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GARY WEINSTEIN

Congregation Neveh Shalom is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Gary Weinstein, z"l, a third-generation Neveh Shalom congregant, on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the age of 89. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Carolyn Weinstein; his children, Robin Weinstein and Jeff (Erika Stohl) Wei…

SHELDON KRYS

Congregation Beth Israel mourns the loss of Sheldon Jack Krys, z”l, who passed away Friday Oct. 18 at the age of 90.

Sheldon is survived by his children Wendy Calvert (Scott), Madeleine Menashe (Jack) and Susan Krys (Ken Bocam) and grandchildren, Ella Krys Menashe and Edouard “Teddy” …

DONALD EICHMAN

It is with deep sadness that Congregation Shaarie Torah announces the passing of Donald Eichman, z"l. Donald died on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. He was 86 years old.

He is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Johnston and Rachel Carlson, grandchildren Abra and Sophia Carlson and Amelia and Re…

ELAINE SAVINAR

Elaine Savinar, z”l, passed away peacefully on Oct. 14, 2024 at the age of 96.

Elaine was born in Vancouver, BC, in 1928 to Latvian and Lithuanian immigrants, Julius and Augusta Jaffe. She earned a BA in Music from the University of Washington, where she met her first husband, Robert Weil…

LILLIAN BURKA

It is with deep sadness that Congregation Shaarie Torah announces the passing of Lillian Burka, z"l, beloved mother of Lynne (Mitch) Cohen and Neil (Linda) Burka. Lillian died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. She was 96 years old.

She is survived by her children Lynne (Mitch) Cohen and Neil (Linda)…