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It is with deep sadness that Congregations Shaarie Torah, Beth Israel and Neveh Shalom announce the passing of Thelma Newson, z”l.
Thelma passed away on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 at the age of 97.
She leaves behind a loving family: children Sam (Geri) Newson, Cyndi (Marty) Nolan and Stacie N…
With sadness, Congregation Kesser Israel shares the news of the passing of Les Groupp, z”l, at age 80, after a long illness.
Les is survived by his wife, Elyse Groupp; their daughter, Ayanne Groupp; and his grandsons, Shai and Aryeh Levy.
The funeral was held Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Ke…
Congregation Beth Israel mourns the loss of Simonne Sidline, z”l, who passed away on Dec. 8, 2025 at the age of 90.
Simonne is survived by her two children, John Sidline (Stacy) and Nathalie Mateer, and her four grandchildren: Samantha, Margo, Brody, and Maxx. Simonne is preceded in death…
It is with deep sadness that Congregations Shaarie Torah and Neveh Shalom announce the passing of Bert Rogoway, z"l, beloved husband of Laurie Rogoway. Bert passed away on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025 at the age of 95.
He leaves behind a loving family: Laurie, his wife of 61 years; children Susanne…
Mark Jonathan Friedman, z”l, 68, of Portland, Oregon, died on Nov. 28, 2025.
Mark was born on Nov. 11, 1957, in New York City to George and Laine Friedman. He grew up in Flushing, Queens, before moving with his family to Portland at age eleven, a shift that began his lifelong devotion to …
