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DONALD EPSTEIN

With great sadness, Chabad Southwest Portland announces the passing of Dr. Donald Epstein, z”l, Tuesday, Jan. 16.

The funeral was held Monday, Jan. 22, at Riverview Cemetery. 

For nearly four decades Dr. Epstein took a leadership role in the development of Chabad and in particular its s…

MARLENE RUDEN

Congregation Beth Israel mourns the loss of Marlene Diane Ruden, who passed away on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024.

Marlene is survived by her husband, Edward Ruden, son Seth Ruden, daughter Lila Klein, daughter-in-law Jennifer Ruden, and grandchildren Eliana Ruden, Will Ruden, Elijah Klein, and Sha…

MARK KASHINSKY

We mourn the loss of Marc Kashinsky, z”l, who passed away on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024.
Marc is survived by his wife Eileen Eisenberg, his son Josh (Michelle) Kashinsky, his granddaughters Rosie and Fiona Kashinsky, and his sister Susan (Bob) Schrader.
The funeral will be held today, Wednesday…

RAY DANIEL

With great sadness, Congregation Ahavath Achim announces the passing of Ray Daniel, z”l, father of Pamela (Ronald) Sidis and Sharon, Linda and Theresa.  He is survived by five grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He passed away Friday, Jan. 12.

 

LEE BERNE

Lee Berne, z”l, passed away of natural causes on Jan.7, 2024, surrounded by her four sons, four daughters-in-law, and several of her grandchildren. Lee was born in the Bronx in 1931 and grew up living in the same building as her parents (Louis and Edna Fenton, z”l), sister (Ronnie Wood, …