Semion Stolyar, z"l, passed away in late April at the age of 78. Semion is loved and remembered by his wife, Larisa; stepson, Dmitriy (Alla) Shore; grandchildren, Daniel, Benjamin, Rebecca, Jacob; daughter, Nataly (Igor) Mogilevsky; grandchildren, Arthur (Elizabeth), Erika (Jake), Kevin; and great-granddaughter, Lyanna.
The funeral will be 11 am, April 26, 2023, at Ahavai Shalom Cemetery.
RIKVAH MALKA
Rikvah Malka (Rivkah bat Zohara), z"l, passed away in late April. She was the mother of  Yossi (Judy) Malka.
The family will hold shiva hours April 26, 2023, at their Lake Oswego home.
ALDEN SCHWIMMER
Alden Schwimmer, z”l, passed away in Los Angeles on April 22, 2023, at the age of 98.  He was the father of John (Rosemary) Schwimmer of Portland.
RONALD SOBEL
Ronald Sobel, z”l, passed away on April 18, 2023.  Ronald is survived by his wife, Elaine Sobel; and his stepchildren, Scott Ankersen and Brent and Valerie Burroughs.
The family will hold a memorial service on Sunday, May 7, at 4 pm at Congregation Beth Israel.
Donations in Ronald’s memory may be sent to the National Alliance on Mental Illness at donate.nami.org/fundraiser/4635729
LEV ASTRAKHAN
Lev Astrakhan, z”l, passed away on April 16, 2023, at the age of 103. Lev is loved and remembered by his sons, Boris (Tatiana) and Alex (Svetlana, z”l) Astrakhan; and three granddaughters, Alisa, Nadine and Natalie.
Lev was a decorated World War II veteran with the Soviet Army.
He was a member of Congregation Neveh Shalom. The funeral was April 17 at Ahavai Shalom Cemetery.
RUTH KAPLAN
Ruth Kaplan, z”l, passed away on April 12, 2023, at the age of 100, in Damascus, Ore. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Kaplan. She is survived by her cousin, Nathan Singer; nieces, Rebecca Baer, Sheryl Kelly and Barbra Stern; and nephews, David Chassman, David Singer, Martin Singer and Doug Singer.
She was born on Oct. 11, 1922, in Portland. Ruth loved her neighbors and was always so thankful for the love and support she was given by others. She will be especially missed by her neighborhood pets, who she faithfully loved and fed. A memorial was held on April 25, 2023, at Willamette National Cemetery.
MARK L. DANISH
Mark L. Danish, z”l,  Mordechai Elihu ben Shlomo Reuven, died on April 3, 2023, in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 70. He is survived by his wife, Louise; sisters, Susan Danish, Tracy Frankel, Kimberly Rosenberg and Debbie Plawner; brother, Scott Danish; and stepmother, Carol Danish of Portland.
A private family memorial was held. Donations in Mark’s name can be made to the American Heart Association, ASPCA or the
U of O Duck Athletic Fund.
BEVERLY SHIRLEY KERNESS UNGER
Beverly Shirley Kerness Unger, z”l, of Portland, Westbury, N.Y., Salt Spring Island and Victoria, British Columbia, and La Jolla, Calif., passed away on April 1, 2023 at the age of 98. She is survived by her children, Jane Unger, Martha Rothstein, Thomas Unger and Sally Unger; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was born on June 13, 1924, to Sara and Morris Kerness, both immigrants from Kiev. She graduated from Simmons College in 1944. After earning a master’s degree in social work at Columbia University, she worked as a social worker for the Red Cross and the Jewish Board of Family and Child Services before earning certification to practice as a psychiatric social worker. She leaves behind dear friends of all ages and nations. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Robert “Bob” Samuel Unger. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Victoria Symphony, the Beverly Kerness Unger Scholarship Fund (c/o Trustees of FR HS Alumni Scholarships, P.O. Box 2519, Fall River, MA 02722-2519), or the Salt Spring Island Foundation’s Unger Family Fund for Children and Their Mothers and Senior Women in Need (online at ssifoundation.ca/support-a-cause/).
ELIZABETH HECHT ZACKHEIM
Elizabeth Hecht Zackheim, z”l, passed away on Feb. 15, 2023. Lizzie is missed deeply by her parents, Miriam Hecht and Ivan Zackheim; her brothers, Eli and Sam and their wives, Beth and Yi Wang; her niece, Lark; her aunts, uncles, cousins and a grandmother; and many, many friends.
Lizzie was born on Earth Day, April 22, 1982, in Portland. You could say she was a gift to the Earth. She attended preschool at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center and school at Ainsworth Elementary, West Sylvan Middle School and Lincoln High School. She began working in restaurants in high school and preferred that to going to her college classes at the University of Oregon.
Lizzie helped Laurelhurst Market open its doors over a decade ago and worked there for life, hostessing, managing and serving. She was exceptional at her job, probably because she loved her co-workers, her employers and the people she served. Her dedication and imagination were critical during the pandemic.
Lizzie made friends everywhere and forever. She never let go of her friends, and they never let go of her. Lizzie loved her friends, her family, her work, her friends’ pets and children, the volunteers and volunteering at the restaurant at Albertina Kerr. She made us all laugh a lot, she made us smile, she helped us and she made us soup. She gave blood. She loved the beach and making pickles. She was a Master Recycler. A wonderful mind powered her awesome sense of humor. She loved life. Her calendar was full. She just didn’t live long enough.

JULIE SALTZMAN LEUVREY

Julie Saltzman Leuvrey, z”l, passed away on March 31, 2023. Julie was the wife of Eric Leuvrey; mother of Nicolas and Ali Leuvrey; and sister of Jeff Saltzman, Barb Lovre (Randy) and Dan Saltzman (Liz Burns).

She was a member of Congregation Beth Israel.

Julie earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California-Santa Barbara, where she received the Santa Barbara City Club award, which is given annually to the top six women graduating with liberal arts degrees.

She formerly served as Co-President of the Oregon Pacific Investment and Development Company, which was founded by her father Jack Saltzman, z”l, and has grown into the owner/manager of multifamily housing, retail and industrial properties in three states.  

The family will hold a private memorial on April 3.

Donations in Julie’s honor may be made to the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, OHSU Knight Cancer Institute or the Alzheimer’s Association.