On Jan. 27, Sheldon Z. Baldinger of Washington, D.C. Born in Olyphant, Pa., Sheldon was a dentist in private practice for 40 years in D.C. He graduated from Georgetown University’s dental school where he also taught for many years. Married for 63 years, he leaves his beloved wife Elenore, sons John and Philip Baldinger, and daughters Susan Hay and Pamela Baldinger. Sheldon is also survived by six grandchildren, Jessica Hay Greenberg, Annie Hay, Andrew and Julie Baldinger, and Aaron and Brianna Baldinger. Funeral services were held Feb. 1 at the Adas Israel Cemetery in S.E. Memorial contributions may be made to the MS Society or Face Autism (faceautism.org)