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MICHAEL HELLER

Chabad of Gresham mourns of passing of Michael Barry Helevi Heller, z”l, who passed away Tuesday, Dec. 30th, 2025.

Michael is survived by his brother Jerry Yosef Heller.

A funeral was held on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at the Chabad Cemetery in Portland. Donations in Michael’s memory can be made…

GARY HOFFMAN

Congregation Beth Israel mourns the loss of Gary Bruce Hoffman, z"l, who passed away on Dec. 30, 2025 at the age of 84.

Gary is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joyce Platt Hoffman; his children, Lane Hoffman (Marney), Joshua Hoffman (Kerri), and Lawrence "Drew" Hoffman; his grandchildren,…

GABRIALA BROWN

With sadness, Congregation Kesser Israel announces the passing of Gabriala Brown, z”l, who died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 in her Portland home at the age of 62 after a long illness.

She is survived by daughters, Shifra Spector, Portland, and Malka Young, Columbus, Ohio; five grandchildren; a…

RITA WEISSMAN

Congregation Beth Israel mourns the loss of Rita Weissman, z”l, who passed away Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 at the age of 98.

Rita is survived by her daughters, Janet Hoffman (John Harland) and Marcie Hoffman; and granddaughters, Evelyn Hoffman-Harland and Fiona Hoffman-Harland (Edmond Veill…

WENDY BOCARSKY

Congregation Beth Israel mourns the loss of Wendy Bocarsky, z”l, who passed away Tuesday, Dec.16, 2025 at the age of 73.

Wendy is survived by her husband, Rabbi Shelton Donnell; her sister, Lori McCracken (Roger); sister-in-laws, Maureen Winick and Gaby Donnell (Pam Crow); as well as niec…