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JOAN LUBAR

Congregation Beth Israel mourns the loss of Joan Lubar, z”l, who passed away on Nov. 14, 2025, at the age of 83.

Joan is survived by her sons, Larry and Nathan Sykes (Diane); her grandchildren, Drew and Maya Sykes; and her siblings, Charles and Nancy Lubar. Joan is preceded in death by he…

KEITH GARNETT

Congregation Beth Israel mourns the loss of Keith Garnett, z”l, who passed away on Nov. 9, 2025, at the age of 76.

Keith is survived by his children, Michael Garnett (Sanghee) and Elizabeth Levenson (Joel); and grandchildren, Leah Garnett, Lukas Garnett, Jack Levenson, and Rachel Levenson…

JOEL KRANE

Congregation Beth Israel mourns the loss of Joel Krane, z”l, who passed away on Nov. 8, 2025, at the age of 98.

Joel is survived by his wife of 72 years, Sue Krane, his daughters Allison O'Connor (David), Barbara Krane, and Cheryl Krane; his grandchildren, grandchildren-in-law, and great-g…

ILAINE COHEN

Congregation Beth Israel mourns the loss of Ilaine Joyce Cohen, z”l, who passed away on Nov. 1, 2025, at the age of 92.

Ilaine is survived by her son Stuart Cohen (Barbara) and daughter Stacie Cohen, and two beloved grandchildren, Will and Caroline. Ilaine was preceded in death by her spo…

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.