Dorothy Hettleman

Dorothy Hettleman (nee Joab), of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on Monday, February 23rd, 2026, at the age of 99. She is survived by her children, Stuart (Miriam) Hettleman, Dr. Bruce (Debra) Hettleman, Leslie (Jeff) Silverberg, and Karen (Rabbi Dovid) Katz; daughter-in-law, Ilana Hettleman; and survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Eugene Hettleman; her son, Mark Hettleman; and her parents, Shmuel Joab, and Mita Mindel Joab.

Grandma has left a powerful legacy that defies words and is embedded in the hearts of her descendants. Torah and family were her highest values and her endless dedication and persistence were always evident. Not only did Grandma keep track of the activities of her many descendants, but she always expressed her complete confidence in their abilities, assured them of their eventual success, davened and cheerleaded to make it happen, and of course celebrated with a youthful and energetic joy that belied her years.

Services at Sol Levinson's Chapel, 8900 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208, on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026, at 10:00 am. Interment United Hebrew Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to Bikur Cholim of Baltimore, Bikur Cholim of Baltimore, Inc., 2833 Smith Ave., #242, Baltimore, MD 21209., or to the charity of your choice. The family will be in mourning at 6300 Red Cedar Place Unit 209, Baltimore, Maryland 21209, immediately following interment on Tuesday, continuing through Monday, March 2 after Sacharit. Shacharit will take place at 8 am each morning, and Mincha/Maariv will be held at 5:45 pm each day except for Monday.