Robert A. Pumphrey Funeral Homes, Inc.

01/14/2026

Mary Hickey

Mary Elizabeth Tomlinson Hickey was born on January 21, 1945, in Pottsville, PA, when her father was serving in Europe with the 8th Air Force during WW II. Mary and Dad united for the first time when he came home in June of 1945. Mary died on December 10, 2026, in the Wilson Heal...

01/14/2026

Wondering what’s all involved with preplanning a funeral? Reflect, Review, and Relax ...
* Reflect: Consider how a life should be remembered. Include special interests to help make the service even more meaningful.
* Review: Most want their life to be remembered in a unique way. We’ll explain the options available for the service and help to make sound financial decisions at this time.
* Relax: Once the arrangements are set, receive a written statement to share with loved ones. For convenience and peace of mind, a copy will also be kept at the funeral home.

01/13/2026

BERNARDO FRYDMAN (Age 83)

Bernardo Frydman of Chevy Chase, Maryland, passed peacefully on January 10, 2026 at Casey House, Montgomery Hospice, after a short illness, his beloved wife at his side. Bernardo was a devoted husband to Jenny Cockburn and loving father, step-father and grandfather ...

01/13/2026

Mary K. Wolpert DeFilippes, PhD

Mary DeFilippes, long-time resident of Bethesda, Maryland passed away on January 6, 2026 after battling illnesses due to multiple myeloma. Known professionally as Dr. Wolpert, Mary worked at the National Cancer Institute for 44 years, retiring in 2015 as Super...

01/13/2026

Julieanne Elizabeth Paige, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and kindness. Born on October 30, 1940 to the late Lee and Wilma Reasor and raised in Akron, Ohio, Julie was the third of six children. She was educated in the Akron Public School Sy...

01/12/2026

Father of 4 to Anastasia, Christopher, Christina and Michael, loving grandfather of 12. He was preceded in death by his first wife Efrocine and second wife, Stella. Chris joined the navy after high school, was involved in his family restaurant business, then got involved in politics and went on to w...

01/12/2026

01/12/2026

James Eddy Burk (81) departed this life the evening of December 13th at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. His wife, Katherine, and his daughter, Rachel, held his hands as he passed.

James, known to most as Jim, was born to Betty Eddy Burk and...

01/10/2026

Alexis Peters Higgison, a devoted wife, cherished family member, and a loyal friend, passed away peacefully in her home in Potomac, MD, on January 5, 2026.

Born on July 29, 1977, in Washington, D.C., Alexis was the daughter of the late Judith Peters and Charles Peters. Alexis was a graduate ...

01/10/2026

Men and women who have served in the Armed Forces deserve special consideration. Contact us to learn more about our funeral and burial benefits for Veterans.

01/09/2026

John P. Arness (“Jack”) passed away on January 6, 2026 at Medstar Montgomery General Hospital, just a month shy of his 99th birthday. Jack was born in Yankton, SD to parents John E. and Mabel I. Arness in 1927. His parents and his brother Wayne W. Arness predeceased him. He attended Central High Sch...

01/09/2026

Deeply Missed, Forever Loved.

February 8, 1961 - January 3, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the sudden passing of Maricel, who departed on January 3rd, 2026, in Rockville, Maryland. Maricel was born on February 8, 1961, in the Philippines.

Maricel was one of seven ...