Neil Sheldon Buckholtz Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Neil Sheldon Buckholtz of Potomac, Maryland, who passed away on March 24, 2025, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He is survived by: his wife Marjorie; his children, Alison Buckholtz (Scott Moran), Charlie Buckholtz, Joshua Buckholtz (Ashley) and Hillary Buckholtz (Bill Kilby); his siblings, Shelly, Howard (Eileen) and Anita Buckholtz; his uncle Leo; his sister Arline Buckholtz of Cleveland, Ohio.; and his grandchildren, Ethan, Estee Moran, Leo, Natasha and Rafael Buckholtz. He is also survived by nine nieces and nephews.
He rose to the position of Director, Division of Neuroscience, at the National Institute on Aging, where he led all federal research on Alzheimer's and other dementias of aging until his retirement in 2015. He remained active in the field of Alzheimer's research until his death.
