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HENRY BODZIN

Congregation Kesser Israel member Henry Bodzin, z”l, passed away Wednesday, Apr. 30, at age 78, after a long illness.

A graveside service and burial was held Friday, May 2, at the Kesser Israel cemetery.

Henry is survived by his wife Barbara, daughter Dena Philips, son Jay Bodzin, sister…

MICHAEL SIGELL

Congregation Beth Israel mourns the loss of Dr. Michael David Sigell, z”l, who passed away on Thursday, Apr. 24, at the age of 84.

Michael is survived by his children, Julie, Lisa, and Todd; his grandchildren, Lauryn, Kaden, Grayson, and Paxton; his brother Leonard; and his Cousin Joyce Loeb…

ELISA STEVENS

With heavy hearts, Congregation Neveh Shalom shares the sad news that following a long battle with Cancer, Elisa Stevens, z"l has passed away Wednesday, Apr. 23, 2025. Elisa faced her illness with remarkable strength and grace, ultimately passing on her own terms.

Elisa's life was a vibrant…

MARK ATLAS

Congregation Neveh Shalom is deeply saddened to share the passing of Mark Atlas, z"l, cherished brother of Ida Levenshteyn. He was a beloved uncle to Kira Govshteyn (Gennady) and Sara Rodkin (Rabbi Dan Rodkin), a devoted great-uncle to ten nieces and nephews, and a proud great-great-uncle to…

ALLAN PIKE

Allan Russell Pike, z”l, age 87, peacefully passed April 16, 2025 in Portland.

Allan was born in Saginaw, Mich., in 1937 to Mae Adelson and Maurice Pike. He was lifelong friends with his two brothers, Larry and Malcolm. Allan loved everything with a motor or a steam engine and in his earl…