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LIDIA LEKAKH

With sadness, Chabad of Southwest Portland announces the passing of Lidia Lekakh, z”l, Friday, Oct. 17. The funeral was held Friday, Oct. 17 at the Chabad Section of Riverview Cemetery in Portland. Lidia is survived by her daughters Liza Russ and Veida Lekakh.

LOUISE SILVER

It is with deep sadness that Congregation Shaarie Torah announces the passing of Louise (Liora) Silver, z"l, beloved mother of Theressa Silver.  Louise passed away on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 in Massachusetts. She is survived by daughter Theressa Silver and granddaughter Eleanor Silver. The…

ELAINE NEWMAN

Congregation Neveh Shalom is saddened to inform you of the passing of Elaine Norr Newman, z"l, on September 23, 2025, at the age of 78. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she is survived by her beloved husband Edward Newman of 56 years, her children, Julie Newman, Joel (Alice) Newman, and Jo…

SUE SADIS

Congregations Neveh Shalom and Ahavath Achim are saddened to share the passing of Sue Sadis, z"l,  on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. Sue was predeceased by husband Sam Sadis. She is mourned as a beloved aunt to Randy (Michelle Iimori) Goldenberg, mother to Steve (Staci) Sadis, Leslie (Russel) L…

GARY ETLINGER

Congregation Beth Israel mourns the loss of Gary Etlinger, z”l, who passed away on Sept. 14, 2025 at the age of 86.

Gary is survived by his wife Sandra Etlinger, his daughters and their spouses Kimberly and Dave Puccinelli, Tracy and Robert Arron,  Lisa and Ryan Poll, and his grandchildr…