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LYNNE NIERENBERG

Lynne Nierenberg, z”l, passed away in her sleep after suffering a long decline. She was the mother of David Nierenberg.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Peace Health Southwest Washington Foundation for the Holtzman Twins NICU. The NICU was founded and named for Lynn and her t…

JOAN MUZIKANT

Joan Muzikant, z”l, passed away on Aug. 17, 2020. She was the beloved mother of Adam Muzikant, Andrea Muzikant, Lynne Ryan and her husband Muhlis Akcabay; and grandmother of Melody von Weller, Allison Serrano, Sadie (Ashton) Petty, Talia Muzikant, Audrey Muzikant, and Noah Muzikant.

A p…

DENNIS SINGER

Dennis (Denny) Singer, z”l,  passed away on Aug. 13, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nev. He was the beloved brother of Gary (Linda) Singer of Portland. 
He is survived by wife, Carol; sons Reed, Shaun and Alex; grandchildren Logan, Liam and Annabelle; brothers, Steve and Gary; sister, Linda (Mike) E…

RUSSELL A. KIRSCH

Russell A. Kirsch, z”l, died Aug. 11, 2020, at his home in Portland at age 91. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joan; children, Walden (Portland), Peter (Denver, Colo.), Lindsey (Seattle) and Kara (St. Paul, Minn.); and four grandchildren, Nathan, Noah, Gus and Gabrielle
Kirsch, the…

GERSHAM GOLDSTEIN

Gersham Goldstein, z"l, died Aug. 6, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Pauline, and daughter, Deborah, and grandchildren, Noah Goldstein, Krystal Graybiel-Goldstein, Logan Goldstein and Jakob Goldstein. He was preceded in death by his son Marcus in 2015. 
He was a prominent Portland tax law…