Obituaries: September 26th, 2024

Wayne Aronofsky

Wayne Aronofsky, 70, passed away Sept. 9, 2024, at his home in Silver Spring, Maryland. He was born on June 3, 1954, in Dallas to Molly and Julius Aronofsky. After moving to Connecticut and Pennsylvania, he returned to Dallas in time to graduate from Hillcrest High School in 1972 and attended both The University of Texas at Dallas and MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts. For the past 25 years, Wayne had worked with dedication for the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission as a public service representative at the Fairland Sports & Aquatics Complex in Laurel, Maryland. A music-lover, he also played chess and bridge. He was funny, caring, persevering, brave and could cook up a delicious spaghetti.

Preceded in death by his loving parents and his sister Barbara Aronofsky Latham, he is survived by his sisters Ellen Aronofsky Cole and Sharon Aronofsky Weltman; brothers-in-law Brian Cole and Jerry Weltman; nieces Becky Cole Stone, Laura Cole Riley and Elizabeth Weltman; nephew Alex Weltman; their spouses Devin Stone, Adam Riley and Miriam Kerler; many cousins; and very dear friends.

The funeral took place on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Temple Emanuel in Kensington, Maryland, with Rabbi Adam Rosenwasser officiating. Contributions can be made to Cornerstone Montgomery or PLAN of Maryland-DC. We will miss him forever.

Isaac Dickter

Isaac Dickter, 90, beloved husband, father, grandfather and dear friend, passed away Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. He was born Jan. 9, 1934, in Mexico City. There, he met the love of his life and soulmate, Ivonne, and they shared more than six decades of marriage. The family moved to Dallas in 1978, where Isaac owned and operated a True Value Hardware store. After the store closed in 2005, he shared his expertise at Lowe’s.

Isaac’s love for his family was unwavering, especially for Ivonne.

He was predeceased by his parents Lazaro and Raquel Dickter; sister Berta Bucher; and brother David Salomon;

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Ruth; son Ruben and his wife Sandra and their daughters Liora, Ronit and Talia; and many cherished nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Rabbi Asher Goldschmidt officiated at a funeral service Sept. 15, at Restland Cemetery. Pallbearers were Israel Hartman, Wolf Hofman, Mich Kisel, Sergio Kisel, Heber Marancenbaum and Uri Rozemberg.

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