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CHUCK SAXE

Congregation Neveh Shalom is deeply saddened to announce the passing of longtime congregant Chuck Saxe, z"l, at the age of 72. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Harriet; his children, Andrea Gilbreth (John) and Wayne Saxe (Karen); and his grandchildren, Adele and Teddy Saxe. A memorial …

DONALD KRAMER

Congregation Beth Israel mourns the loss of Dr. Donald H. Kramer, z”l, who passed away on Nov. 30, 2024 at the age of 93. Donald is survived by his wife Judith, his children JulieAnn (Edmund) and Jeffrey (Frances), his grandchildren Elyse and RachelAnn (Bryan), and his sister Barbara. Dona…

RONALD GOODMAN

It is with deep sadness that Congregation Shaarie Torah announces the passing of Ronald David Goodman, z"l. Ronald died on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. He was 71 years old.

He is survived by wife Donna L Goodman, daughter Jessi L Goodman and grandchild Ezra RL Goodman, granddaughters Brianna Va…

JOANNE YATVIN

With sad hearts we announce that Dr. Joanne Yatvin, z”l, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.

For 45 years Joanne was a deeply committed, involved, and accomplished educator. After graduating with a degree in English and Dramatic Arts from Douglass College (Rutgers) she became…

BEVERLEY CONTORER

Beverly Contorer, z”l, passed away on Nov. 11, 2024. She was 87. Her husband Paul, z”l, of almost 60 years, preceded her in death in March. She was born in Milwaukee, Wis., and moved to Portland in 1966. She was a graduate of University of Wisconsin-Madison. Beverly, also affectionately …