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LEAH NEPOM

Leah Nepom, z"l, died the first weekend in July 2020. She was the mother of Hannah Zaiv, Gerald (Barbara) Nepom and David (Lynn) Nepom, as well as the loved grandmother of four and great-grandmother of one.

She was born in Fredonia, Kansas, on Feb. 29, 1928, which was a leap-year birthday.�…

JEROME M. REICH

Jerome M. Reich, z”l, passed away June 22, 2020, in Portland, at the age of 83. He was the father of Sacha Reich, father-in-law of Aaron Pearlman, and grandfather of Lev and Ravit; father of Lainye Heiles and grandfather of Ciela and Skye; and father of Nathan Reich.

Though no longer a mem…

OSCAR BERDICHEVSKY

Oscar Berdichevsky, z"l, died in mid-June, 2020. He was the dear father of Ricardo (Rosana) Berdichevsky and Mario (Rosie) Berdichevsky; as well as the wonderful grandfather of 4 and great-grandfather of 3.

In keeping with oongregation Neveh Shalom’s, and the family's commitment to keep o…

WILLIAM P. GALEN, MD,

Dr. William P. Galen, z”l,  died June 17, 2020. Bill is survived by his wife of 74 years, Bev; brother, Morris; brother-in-law, Howard (Kim); daughters, Lindsay and Christie (Marshall); sons, Edward (Ann) and Davis; as well as nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren (with 2 more …

BILL HOFFMAN

Bill Hoffman, z"l, died June 15, 2020 in Portland. He was the brother of Barbara (Marvin) Wolf. Bill is also remembered by his sons, Brett and Bradley; nephews Eric and Howard Wolf; many cousins in the community; and partner of many years, Charlene Miller.

Congregation Neveh Shalom exten…