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JULIAN BLOCK

Congregation Beth Israel mourns the loss of Julian Block z”l, who passed away June 10.
Julian is survived by his wife Zelda Block, son Robert Block, daughter-in-law Letty, daughter Nadine Block, son-in law Patrick Vennebush, and grandsons Alexander and Elijah Vennebush.
Julian was preceded…

PHYLLIS ROBERTS SPIELMAN

Congregation Nevah Shalom are saddened to announce the passing of Phyllis Roberts Spielman, z”l, mother of member Loren R. Spielman, on May 30 at her home in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Loren, his wife Michelle, and their children Julia and Micah will remember Phyllis as a loving parent, a devot…

ROBERT ZELINKA

Robert (Bob) “Tiger” Zelinka, z”l, died May 21, 2023, at the age of 93. He is survived by his significant other, Roslyn Millet; children, Karen, Robyn, Leslie “Choo” (Matt), Phillip (Mary) and Edy (Tim); grandchildren, Jaren, Joseph, Mallory, Shaun, Kara, Joshua, Zachary, Brittney,…

HOWARD MARTIN COHN

Howard Martin Cohn, z”l, passed away on May 21, 2023. Howard is survived by his daughter, Susan Cohn; grandchildren, Dylan, Sean and Kalia Savage; and great-granddaughter, Kelsea.
Howard was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Cohn; his brother, Booth Colman; and his sister, Sharlene Ben…

GRIGORIY SHABASHEVICH

Grigoriy Shabashevich, z”l, passed away May 19, 2023, at the age of 68. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Vera Shabashevich; his son, Roman (Callie) Shabashevich; his brothers, Marat (Inna) Shabashevich and Michael (Larisa) Shabashevich; and grandchildren, Ari and Eva. In addition, Gr…