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Naomi Barr Knight, z”l, passed peacefully on Feb. 17, 2025, in Portland.
Naomi was born on May 6, 1935, the eleventh child of Joseph Barr and Dora (Rosnick) Barr. She lived most of her life in Western Massachusetts, Boston, and Maryland.
She attended Classical High School in Springfield,…
Elaine Newman, z”l, died Feb, 17, 2025 in Charlottesville, Va.
Born in Los Angeles on Apr. 7, 1932, she was lovingly raised by her immigrant maternal grandparents in Portland, Oregon. Her childhood instilled in her a sense of gratitude which she maintained throughout her life. Elaine grad…
Congregation Neveh Shalom is saddened to announce the passing of our dear friend and congregant, Sue Schwartz, z”l, beloved mother of Renee Schwartz and Beth (Steven) Wachtman; grandmother to Jonah Biederman and Lindsey Wachtman.Sue is predeceased by her husband, Joseph Schwartz, z”l.
S…
Congregation Beth Israel mourns the loss of Alan Rosenfeld, z”l, who passed away on Friday, Feb. 14 at the age of 101.
Alan is survived by his beloved wife Eve, daughters Lynn Langfeld (Marshall), Sally Rosenfeld (Andy Frank), and Janis Barbash (Bruce), his daughter-in-law Janis (partner …
Congregation Neveh Shalom is saddened to announce the passing Tuesday, Feb. 11, of our long-time member Stanley Hodes, z”l, at the age of 99.
He is loved and remembered by his son, Greg (Chris) Hodes, daughter, Francine (Mark) Ab olofia, grandchildren, Emily (Bill) Shields, Spencer (Mari …
