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ELLA STERN

It is with deep sadness that Congregation Shaarie Torah announces the passing of Ella Stern, z”l. Ella passed away on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 at the age of 69. 

She is survived by husband David; daughter Anna Stern (Michael) Lipke; and grandchildren Samuel and Alexis Lipke.

The funeral was…

RICHARD BLAUER

Richard Edward Blauer, z”l, passed away Monday, Dec. 23, at the age of 78.  Rick is lovingly remembered by his wife Charlotte Blauer, daughter Lindsey Blauer Ciechanowski (Jonathan Ciechanowski), granddaughter Ruth Ciechanowski, and large Blauer family in Portland and beyond.

Born in Por…

ELAINE COGAN

By ROCKNE ROLL
The Jewish Review

Elaine Cogan, z”l, a lifelong leader in the Jewish and broader Portland communities, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 at the age of 92.

Among other accomplishments, Cogan was the first woman elected president of Congregation Neveh Shalom in Portland i…

LINDA GORDON

It is with deep sadness that Congregation Shaarie Torah announces the passing of Linda Gordon, z"l. Linda passed away on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 at the age of 82. She is survived by husband Steve; daughter Tammy (Tony) Bardana; sons Wally Newman and Aaron (Lynn) Newman; grandchildren Drew (Amelia…

MORRIS GALEN

Congregation Beth Israel mourns the loss of Morris Galen, z”l, who passed away on Dec. 4, 2024 at the age of 97. Morris is survived by his daughter, Candace (Shelly); son, Solana (Maya);  granddaughter, Elena, and grandson, Estel. Morris was preceded in death by wife, Evelyn, z”l. The p…