Congregation Beth Israel mourns the loss of Rita Weissman, z”l, who passed away Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 at the age of 98.

Rita is survived by her daughters, Janet Hoffman (John Harland) and Marcie Hoffman; and granddaughters, Evelyn Hoffman-Harland and Fiona Hoffman-Harland (Edmond Veillard). Rita is preceded in death by her husband, Bernie Weissman, z”l, and siblings Joan Spound, z”l, Marcia Shainock, z”l  and Richard “Dick” Sebel, z”l.

A funeral was held Sunday, Dec. 28 at Congregation Beth Israel Cemetery. Donations in Rita’s memory can be made to the Oregon Food Bank and Meals on Wheels.