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LORRAINE GOLDFOOT

It is with deep sadness that Congregation Shaarie Torah announces the passing of Lorraine Goldfoot, z”l. Lorraine passed away on Mar. 3, 2026.

She is survived by her children, Tamara (Robert) Jensen, Wendy (Thomas) Hardy and Charles Goldfoot; and by her four grandchildren and four great-g…

LYNN LERTZMAN

Congregation Beth Israel mourns the loss of Lynn Lertzman, z”l, who passed away on Mar. 3, 2026, at the age of 89.

Lynn is survived by her daughters, Renee Lertzman and Karin Basart; her two grandchildren, Dice and Temma; and her sister, Sandra Maitri. Lynn moved to Portland from Northern …

VICKI FROLICH

With sadness, Congregation Kesser Israel announces the passing of Vicki Frolich, z”l, beloved sister of Adele Epstein (Aronson), sister-in-law of Sheldon Aronson, and aunt of Elana Aronson and Rabbi Sammy Aronson. Mrs. Frolich, 75, was killed in a traffic accident on Feb. 23 while visiting…

ROBERTA WEISS

Congregation Kesser Israel is saddened to announce the passing of Roberta Weiss, z”l, beloved grandmother of Britni Weiss-Alsdorf, on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the age of 85. The funeral and burial were private.

CELINA HOOGERHUIS KOENE

Our beloved matriarch, Celina Hoogerhuis Koene, z”l, passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.

She leaves her family with an incredible legacy. Her story of surviving the Holocaust and the devastation of Holland during WW 2 did not diminish her spirit or leave her bitter. With our amazing fath…