Leah Nepom, z"l, died the first weekend in July 2020. She was the mother of Hannah Zaiv, Gerald (Barbara) Nepom and David (Lynn) Nepom, as well as the loved grandmother of four and great-grandmother of one.

She was born in Fredonia, Kansas, on Feb. 29, 1928, which was a leap-year birthday. Her parents, Chaya and Yelic (Joe) Tkatch, were immigrants from Russia. Leah attended the University of Washington where she joined the Jewish sorority, Alpha Phi. Her future husband, Marv, was a member of Sigma Alpha Mu. After Marv graduated in 1947, the couple moved to Portland where Marv had been born and raised. Leah was active in many clubs and organizations within the community, including National Council of Jewish Women and the Jewish Community Center. She and Marv were married for 67 years, until his death in 2014. They were longtime members of Congregation Neveh Shalom.

In keeping with the congregation’s and family's commitment to keep our community safe and healthy, and in compliance with our governor's directive, a private interment is scheduled.

Congregation Neveh Shalom extends our deepest condolences to the Nepom family.