On Aug. 24, Edward Stern of Ellicott City, MD, formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Arlene Stern, loving father of Kenneth (Lois) Stern and Karen (Spurgeon) Keeny, dear grandfather of Michael and Drew Stern. Memorial contributions may be made to the March of Dimes. Arrangements entrusted to Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home, 202-541-1001.