Obituaries

SUBMIT OBITUARIES TO: https://form.jotform.com/JFGP/jr-obituary
 

For questions about preparing for end of life, dying, death, and mourning, visit ChevraKavodHaMet.org or email [email protected], or contact Michael Rosenberg at the Portland Hevra Kaddisha at [email protected] or 503-519-2454. 

IZRAIL DEKHTYAR

We are saddened to share the passing of Izrail Semenovich Dekhtyar, z"l, who died at the age of 101 on Saturday, June 13. Izrail was preceded in death by his wife, Sarra Dekhtyar z"l, and his parents, Shlomo and Ita Dekhtyar, z"l. He is survived and lovingly remembered by his children, Rimma…

ALLAN LIPTON

Congregation Neveh Shalom is saddened to share the passing of Allan Lipton, z"l, who died at the age of 87 on Monday, June 1.

Allan is survived and lovingly remembered by his spouse, Nan Lipton, and sibling, Serena (Frank z"l) Kafker. He also leaves behind his cherished children, Samuel Yam…

DICK MAIZELS

Congregation Beth Israel mourns the loss of Dick Maizels, z”l, who passed away on May 31, 2026 at the age of 87.

Dick is survived by his wife of 66 years, Harriet, his two children, Terri Levine (Perry) and Linda Maizels (Ayal), his nieces Robyn Spring (Harley) and Cynthia Fram (Howard), an…

RUTH STECKEL

It is with deep sadness that Congregations Shaarie Torah and Kesser Israel announce the passing of Ruth Steckel, z"l. Ruth passed away recently at the age of 62.

She is survived by her children, Anna (Adie) Steckel and Remy Steckel, and by her brothers, Simon and Mark Wigglesworth of the Un…

STEVE BLUMSTEIN

Congregation Neveh Shalom is saddened to share the passing of Steven Blumstein, z”l, who died in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Monday, May 18. Steven is survived and lovingly remembered by his partner of 25 years, Arlene Postal. He also leaves behind his cherished children, Liza (Beth) Milliner, …