Robert Lightman Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Robert Lightman (Columbia, Maryland), who passed away on September 7, 2025, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Lightman to pay them a last tribute.

Though Robert may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Robert touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Esther Lightman and Jacob Lightman. He is survived by: his wife Susan Lightman; his children, Andrea Lightman (Stephen Wease) and Douglas Lightman (Patricia Yoon); and his siblings, Richard Lightman and Evelyn Falk.

Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area, 3570 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Unit #490, Olney, MD 20830.