Our knowledgeable staff are passionate about providing families guidance and support during the funeral planning process and well after the funeral. Together, we can honor your loved one’s life while beginning your grief journey.
- First generation Licensed Funeral Director.
- Grew up in Annapolis Maryland
- Graduated from Towson State University, also attended mortuary program in Atlanta, Georgia.
- With the help of the Shulman Rogers Group, Edward Sagel Funeral Direction was founded in 1994.
- Learning Spanish language and dance this year
- Likes to read business books and articles, marketing and business opportunities for the death care industry
- Enjoys tennis and pickleball
• Third generation Licensed Funeral Director.
• Began his career in Monmouth County NJ managing two family operated Jewish funeral home locations.
• Moved to Maryland in 2014 when he co-purchased Edward Sagel Funeral Direction and Danzansky Goldberg Memorial Chapels.
• His expertise in the creation of bronze markers and granite monuments enabled the creation of the Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Monument Division.
• He is a member of the Bender JCC of Greater Washington.
• He is a member of Temple Beth Ami in Rockville
• He is a member of Amity Club of Washington
• He is on the executive board of the JCRC of Greater Washington and currently serves as Treasurer.
• He is a member of the Washington Rockville Elks Lodge 15
• He is the current President of the JFDA (Jewish Funeral Directors of America)
• First generation Licensed Funeral Director.
• Born and raised in the Finger Lakes Region of New York.
• Licensed in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia
• Born in New York State and came to Maryland in 2002.
• Graduated from The University of the District of Columbia with a degree in Mortuary Science in 2017.
• Has decades of hospitality industry experience that enable her to be creative when personalizing funeral services.
• She is dedicated to serve our families and the community through her passion for the funeral industry.
• Angela is family-oriented and loves cooking, swimming, and reading English literature in her spare time.
• Tisha’s love of helping people is intrinsic to her career.
• In her free time, Tisha loves to listen to music, read classic novels by her favorite author Jane Austen, and trying new recipes.
• Tisha has been with Going Home since September 2020.
• First generation Licensed Funeral Director.
• Raised in Wisconsin and Southern California, came to Maryland in 2013.
• Graduated from Community College of Baltimore County with a degree in Mortuary Science in 2019.
• Began her career with Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care in 2015 as an Assistant to the Funeral Director
• She is dedicated to serve our families through her passion for green burial, non-traditional services and allowing families to honor their loved ones in unique and personal ways
• In her free time she enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with her cat, Ginny
• Licensed Funeral Director in Maryland, DC, Virginia and Pennsylvania.
• Licensed insurance agent in Maryland and Virginia.
• Extensive management career of 30 years in funeral care and 8 years in cremation management.
• Active in multiple community organizations.
• Certifications include:
- Certified Funeral service practitioner
- Certified Pre-need Consultant
- Certified Crematory Operator
• Over 30 years of Finance and Accounting Experience.
• Graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a BSBA in Accounting.
• Long-time member of Temple Beth Ami, Rockville, MD.
• Enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling and reading.
- 4th Generation Licensed Funeral Director
- Licensed in Maryland
- Moved to Maryland in 2014 at age 14 and began working for the funeral home
- Received a degree in Funeral Service Arts and Sciences form Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary science in January 2023
- Enjoys playing board games and hiking with his dog outside of work
- From Baltimore, Maryland
- Attended the Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville
- Has been a licensed Mortician in the State of MD since 2009
- Loves cats and dogs
· 2nd Generation Funeral Director
· From Bel Air in Harford County, Maryland
· Licensed Maryland Funeral Director since 2022
· 10 years of experience in the funeral industry
· Graduate of Community College of Baltimore County’s Mortuary Science Program
· Lives in Bethesda with his loving partner and two cats
· In his free time he enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and foraging, cooking, and going to concerts
Ron has been passionate about the funeral industry since the age of 15. After the tragic loss of a high school friend, Ron was quickly introduced to the funeral industry. This life changing event was the career turning point at such a young age. At 18, he volunteered as an autopsy assistant at a local hospital, working closely with the medical examiner. This experience further solidified Ron's goal in pursuit of mortuary and forensic science. Ron's older brother Mike was serving in the Navy. Ron enlisted in the Navy 1989 pursuing medical and forensic studies. His travels and assignments took him around the world. This opened his eyes to funeral customs and traditions. After his third deployment, he accepted orders to the Office of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner, supporting DOD casualties around the world. While on active duty, he attended Catonsville Community College, and in 1996, accepted a part time funeral apprenticeship a Danzansky Goldberg.
Ron has been a licensed part time mortician since 1999, while continuing his active duty career. His turning point occurred after 9/11, where Ron deployed to Dover Port Mortuary in support 9/11 Pentagon casualties. In 2004, Ron transferred to Navy Casualty, serving as Branch Chief Mortician, and liaison to Dover Port Mortuary, Office of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner and Joint POW-MIA DNA Center for DOD Casualty Affairs. Upon his retirement in 2010, Ron transferred to the Uniformed Services Anatomical Director for the School of Medicine. In 2014, Ron returned part time to Sagel Bloomfield, continuing his passion in the funeral care industry.
Ron is married to Joanne Rivenburgh live in Germantown, MD. They are from Schenectady, NY. Together, they've raised four children, Stephanie (Travis) Mikesh of Memphis,TN, Bryan Rivenburgh (Ft. Bragg, NC), and twins Sydnie and Benjamin Rivenburgh. Ron and Joanne have two adorable Grandsons, Liam and Austin.
- Licensed Funeral Director in Maryland.
- Retired from the U. S. Army
- Received degree in Mortuary Science from The Community College of Baltimore County in 1994.
Hi! My name is Grace Sagel. I am currently studying to get my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I graduated from Towson University with my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2022. I live in Baltimore, MD with two loving kitty cats. I enjoy spending time with friends and family, traveling, cooking, shopping, and more. I mostly work remotely for the Advanced Planning Department and Andy Linthicum. However, you can find me at our Woodbine location several days out of the week. Looking forward to meeting you!
- Born & raised in Washington DC
- 1 of 12 children
- Aspirations include helping people and the world in any way/shape possible, singing and living life to the fullest!
- Loves to laugh and make people laugh and smile
- Foodie
- Loves Animals
- Massive Fear of Mascots – yes mascots petrify me.
- Pet Care Specialist
- Graduated with a GPA average of 4.25
- Jack of all Trades, you name it, I can probably do it, if not I’ll figure it out.
Larry Shor, a native Washingtonian, became the Director of Monuments in 2015. With decades of sales and customer care experience, he is able to thoughtfully and knowledgably guide families through all phases of a monument purchase.
Larry is 100% involved in all aspects of the process: the initial meeting, preparation of the monument design, securing necessary cemetery permits, and the final installation or unveiling of the monument at the cemetery. Larry personally visits the local gravesites of every client to ensure that the appropriate monument is selected for placement. His caring and personalized service extends throughout the process so that he can confirm that a monument will be delivered on time and in accordance with the customer’s requests. Larry has placed monuments in cemeteries of all faiths in the Washington DC and New York-New Jersey metropolitan areas, each with their own rules and guidelines for monument options.
We believe such attention to detail, knowledge, and committed personal service is rare in today’s world, and is exactly why we appointed Larry Shor as Director of Monuments.
• Roxie is a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
• She is a Registered PAL (People. Animals. Love) Therapy Dog.
• Roxie loves to spend time at the office, bringing comfort to families who have experienced a loss.
• Roxie enjoys being available to cuddle with funeral home staff and provide some stress relief.
