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TERRY MOSKOWITZ 84, of Albany, Aug.1,2020; survived by wife Marie Claire Richter; daughters Valerie (Michael) Burdo, Christine (Lance) Richardson, Claudine (John) Costello, and Lisa (Carl) Albright; sons James (Kristin) Richter and John Richter; brother Carl Richter; and grandchildren; Olivia Richter, and Maryna and Andrew Richardson. He worked to make us comfortable knowing that he had performed all acts of loving-kindness possible in his spiritual heart. His love of family, friends, running, books, and crossword puzzles are everlasting, and his presence will be missed by all who knew him. HARRIET BROWN ", "Arrived very quickly - greatly appreciated. We were very pleased! DR. JEFFREY COHEN 87, of Albany, Jan. 6, 2023; widow of Robert J. 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ELINOR NAIGLES 72, of Albany, May 13, 2022; survived by wife Nancy (Leicht) Plaat; sons Louis (Holly Proper-Plaat) Plaat and Daniel Plaat; grandchildren Adelaide, Ellanora, Seraphina, and Rosetta; and sister Tina Ponzo. of Albany, Oct. 3, 2022; widow of Abram Pock. Thank you again for your impeccable compassion and care during this difficult time., Thank you, David. We thank all who predeceased her for their patience while waiting for Mom. DONALD HERKOWITS We're here to bring new possibilities to life and awaken the potential in Atlanta's Jewish community. , Your team provide an invaluable service. Meme could make any dish from a rock. ALAN B. GINSBURG 95, of Niskayuna, Dec. 14, 2021; survived by wife Phyllis Ritterband; sons Alan (Beth Altman) Ritterband; daughter, Vicki (David) Corinne Tobin; and grandchildren Sara, Lauren, Mollie, Abby, Leah, Gabriel, Julian, and Rebecca. 97, of Cambridge, Mass., formerly of the Capital District, Nov. 18, 2022; widow of Daniel Button. 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BARBARA LEVINE Funeral service will be Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 12 noon at. 80, of Albany, Feb. 19, 2021; survived by daughters Madeline (Bret) Kauffman and Eileen (Michael) OGrady; son Steven (Judy) Kibrick; and grandchildren, Andrew (Carley), Michelle, Mitchell, Blake, Josh, Hayley and Justin. 84, of Delmar, Feb. 21, 2022; survived by wife Helene Goldblatt Haven; daughters Lisa (Shaun) Nicholson and Melinda (Alan) Kaufmann; brother Howard Haven; and grandchildren Marissa Kaufmann and Branden Kaufmann. 71, of Delray Beach, Fla., formerly of Albany, survived by husband Sanford Geiger; daughters, Phyllis and Marsha; and grandchildren, Eli, Tali, Nava and Sophie. YVONNE SIMON Betty Dudman Arogeti of Atlanta, Ga., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at the age of 86. 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VIVIAN REIN CRAIG LONG 81, of Vermont, formerly of Albany, Oct. 7, 2022, survived by wife Paula (Hoffman) Alpart; sons Andy (Cindy Chan) Alpart and Brian Alpart; and grandchildren Maxine and Simon Alpart. , Dear Mr. Dressler, Thank you and your staff for all you have done with my husbands passing. 70, of Pittsfield, Mass., June 11, 2022; survived by sisters, Rona (Daniel) Goldstein, of Delmar, and Lori Ann Rosenberg, of Storrs, Conn.; and brother Joel (Irene) Rosenberg of Naples, Fla. 92, of Virginia Beach, Va., formerly of Troy, June 19, 2022; widower of Mona Sacks Vinikoff; survived by sons Richard (Ellen) Vinikoff and Ken (Sally) Vinikoffs grandchildren Robin, Andrea, Michael, Rachel (Brent) Pekarski, great-granddaughter Stella; and sister Naomi Kessler. Mildred "Milly" Klein February . 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Dr. RUTH BEER CARL ROSENBLOOM 93, of Hudson Falls, Oct. 7, 2020; widow of Sheldon Binns; survived by son Larry (Janine) Binns of San Diego, Calif.; daughter Sandy (Alan) Gutman of Endicott; grandchildren Steven and Aaron Binns both of Tampa, Fla., Seth Gutman of Endicott, and Cruz Binns of San Diego; great-grandchildren Matthew Binns of Tampa; Rachel and Olivia Binns of Thayne, WY; and brother, Saul (Laura) Arnstein of Lake Winnipesaukee, N. H. PAUL GOLDSTEIN Keep up the good work. A&EFD, To Dressler Funeral Home, ; Jean (Gary) Cozens (of Rehoboth Beach, Del. ROBERT RUBIN 85, of Clifton Park, Aug. 29, 2021; survived by husband, Herbert Alfasso, son, Sidney (Karen) Alfasso of Williamsville, N.Y.; daughter Ruth Alfasso of Medford, Mass. MARCIA EISENBERG MILDRED ALTMAN 79, of Albany, Dec. 22, 2020; survived by wife Sylvia, son Philip (Lisa) Kaminsky; daughter Rena (Garth); grandson Joshua, brother Victor (Laraine); and sister Hazel (Peter). 95, of Los Angeles, formerly of Niskayuna and Clifton Park, Sept. 10, 2022; widow of Dr. Harvey Maisel; survived by son David Maisel; and brother Roland Schoesser. , "Our needs were simple but important to my family. ; and grandchildren Lauren and Michelle Goldstein and Leah and Lindsay Ferrer. 100, of Albany, Nov. 13, 2022; widow of Harold Schenkel; survived by son, Michael (Debbie) Schenkel, grandchildren Jeff (Joyalle) Mears, PJ (Andi), Mears, Rachael and Bobby (Amanda) Schenkel; and great-grandchildren Aaron and Grace Mears. I have used Dressler's before. Please accept my sincerest thanks for all you and your staff did for me during those wretched days following mother's death. Subscribe to our eNewsletter. February 11, 2021, 11:22 am of Rutland, Vt., July 5, 2022; survived by wife Sandra Stillman Gartner; daughter Jennie (Josh Mac) Gartner-Mac; son Jeremy (Rachel) Gartner; daughter Emily (Drew) Wallsh; four grandchildren; and brother Edward (Karen) Gartner. Our universe is forever broken. BETTY MAGIDMAN FAYE SPERBER The local law firm recently held its gala to mark the anniversary. 96, of New Rochelle, formerly of Troy, Sept. 25, 2020; widower of Gloria Lasky Dinowitz; survived by daughters Debra Rosenblum and Lori (Stephen) Beyer; grandchildren Phillip (Lauren), Beyer, Julie (Shaun) Leska, Rebecca (Michael) Winik and Brian (Kate) Rosenblum; great-grandchildren Caitlin and Colin Leska, Blake and Wyatt Beyer and Gregory and Hennie Winik. Atlanta Falcons Promote Five Senior Execs. 83, of Albany, July 31, 2020; widow of Harry Ellowitz; survived by daughter Debra Schlienberg; son Dr. Andrew (Dr. Danelle Kutner) Ellowitz; sister, Ruth Lipman; brother Jay (Mayra), Litt; and grandchildren Alyssa Schienberg, Hannah Ellowitz, Isaac Ellowitz, and Damien Ellowitz. Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care Published in Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Feb. 26, 2023. GLORIA KANTER ", "Great communications and concern throughout. 67, of Schenectady, formerly of Albany, June 5, 2020; survived by mother Eunice Greer of Niskayuna; sister Melinda (Michael) Green of Rotterdam; and brothers, Scott Greer of Niskayuna and Lee Greer of San Diego, Calif. MATTHEW NEUGROSCHEL 84, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Loudonville, Sept. 28, 2022; survived by husband Joseph Simon; sons Mark (Tracey) Simon and Scott (Jill) Simon; daughter Sheryl (Leonard) Motto; and grandchildren Jenna, Alexa, Kolby (Krista), Tara (Lars), Rachel, Jake and Amanda. I truly felt supported and cared for throughout the entire process., Michael Braswell was amazing! BERNARD (BOB) BELSKY MARVIN L. WULF Real Estate Moguls Unite to House Homeless. Jerusalem Press Club hosts program for International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Guestbook - Send a Message to the Family. ALAN V. ISELIN 68, of Glendale, June 11, 2020; widower of Julie Weiner; survived by daughter Jillian (Jeff) Becker; grandchild Jordyn Becker; and brother Louis Weiner. SANFORD KRIMMER After earning a physics degree in 1969, Paul embarked on a career in engineering before beginning his own company, Cherry Systems, which specialized in data recovery. Please call our office (713) 630-0391 to confirm receipt. 96, of Albany, June 9, 2020; widow of Jack Shapiro and Arnold W. 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SAMUEL FISHER SUSAN MEYER JT Staff-February 22, 2023 0. . 59, of Albany, Jan. 18, 2021. 69, of Petersburg, Jan. 5, 2021; survived by husband Edward Patrick Rhubart. Some Assembly Required: Chana relays the trials and tribulations of home improvement. Thank you, Sincerely,, [You were] very helpful with all details [and] provided comfort during a difficult time., Everyone has been great to work with. of Delmar, June 19, 2020; survived by wife Elaine (Kelman) Richter; sons, Dr. Craig (Elizabeth Collard) Richter of Huntington Bay, L.I., Mark (Mary Tanner-Richter) Richter of Delmar; grandchildren, Sarah, William, Maya and Eva Richter; and brother Dr. Jeffrey Richter of Guilderland. We would also like to express our gratitude to xx for his kindness & compassion, which was most comforting. Our family thanks you in advance for your thoughtfulness and generosity. She learned to FaceTime, and meet on her iPhone. Marilyn D. Hirsch passed peacefully on Jan. 20, 2023, at the age of 95. His passion for music was a constant throughout his life and he relished the chance to play music in shows at the Marcus Jewish Community Center, his Dixieland group and the Cobb New Horizons Band. Stay positive throughout lifes challenges. of Schenectady, formerly of Albany, May 26, 2020; widow of Sigmund Schwaber; survived by daughters, Sheryl Schwaber and Louise Schwaber, both of Schenectady; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. ESTELLE (STELLIE) FULD-ALFRED She is survived by her daughters, Andrea Ribner (Michael Landau) and Cindy Morris, her stepsons, Peter Serchuk (Michele), Steve Serchuk (Nancy), and Fred Serchuk (Sandra). ROBERTA BOSS IRENE SAMUELS 68, of Albany, Jan. 5, 2023; survived by brother, Peter R. (Isabel Phillips) Ramsey of Weston, Mass. 85, of New York City, Feb. 3, 2022. 81, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Loudonville, May 14, 2022; survived by wife Linda Rosenblatt Rapaport; daughter Lisa (Charles S. Smith III) of Portsmouth, N.H.; son Adam Rapaport of Minneapolis, Minn; and two grandchildren Ava and Lily. 81, of Clifton Park, Nov. 22, 2021; widow of William Garber; survived by stepdaughter: Elissa (James) Hyman of Stamford, Conn.; stepsons Daniel (Susan Paul) Garber of Princeton, N.J. and Raymond Garber of Houston, Texas. ; and grandchildren Benjamin (Ilana) Cohen of Wayne, N.J. and Steven Cohen of Sommerville, Mass. 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Inspired by his experience on Georgia Techs campus, Paul was an executive trustee for Zeta Beta Taus House Corporation for more than 15 years, and a generation of graduates still remember him fondly. In honor and memory of our dear Hawaiian Girl, we feel very blessed to answer and all say, amen. Dec. 3, 2022; widower of Virginia Aronson; survived by wife, Norma; daughters Sheryl (Jim) Aronson Troublefield and Shauna (Mike); Aronson Peritz; sons Craig (Gwen) Aronson, Joel (Catia) Aronson; two stepsons, one stepdaughter; and grandchildren Lauren Troublefield Wycoff, Todd Troublefield, Jared Aronson, Rachel Aronson Thomas; six step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and sister Rita Kaplan. Sam Massell was Atlanta's first Jewish mayor, serving from 1970-1974. IRWIN DIAMOND 99, of Brooklyn, Aug. 5, 2020; widower of Riva Huz; survived by daughter, Shulamith; son, Steven (Sharon) Huz; grandchildren; Aaron (Katy), Joseph (Krista), Sarah (Marcus), Jonathan (Sarah) and Ilana; and great-grandchildren Matthew, Gabriel, Lola, Zemirah, Robbie, Rosie, Amita and Ami. Obituaries SUBMIT OBITUARIES TO: editor@jewishportland.org For questions about preparing for end of life, dying, death, and mourning, visit ChevraKavodHaMet.org or email chevrakavodhamet@gmail.com , or contact Michael Rosenberg at the Portland Hevra Kaddisha at michael@cashcoloan.com or 503-519-2454. For much of his life, Paul could often be found on nights or weekends in friendly competition on the tennis court, speeding through choppy waters on his boat at Lake Arrowhead or playing clarinet and saxophone for the Modernaires Big Band and other large audiences. Since its founding in 2021, the theatre stages performances featuring impactful social messages. 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