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Stanley Robert Silverton
Jul 8, 2024
S. ROBERT SILVERTON 1933-2024 Longmeadow – S. Robert Silverton, 90, passed away Monday July 8th. Born in New York City, he was raised in Springfield, MA. Bob received a B.A. from Lehigh University, an MBA from WNEU, and a Masters of Science from Maine Maritime Academy. He served in the Army in the 1960’s, and again in 1993, earning the...
Alon Confino
Jun 27, 2024
For a livestream of the service 7/2 at 11am EST, please follow the link: https://cbinorthampton-org.zoom.us/j/86202431902 . If you are experiencing any difficulties please reach out to Congregation B'nai Israel at (413) 584-3593. Thank you.
Ethel Zimmerman
Jun 24, 2024
Ethel Zimmerman, 90, died June 24, 2024, in Falmouth, MA. She was born April 6th, 1934, in Springfield, MA, the daughter of Benjamin “Bennie” Schneider and Gertrude Ann (Kosofsky) Schneider. Ethel graduated from Classical High School, continuing to UMass Amherst for a Bachelor's degree in Biology and a Master's degree from Springfield College in Community Planning and Development. She was...
Marion Kaplan Resnick
Jun 23, 2024
MARION KAPLAN RESNICK 1922-2024 Longmeadow – Marion Kaplan Resnick, 102, of Delray Beach, FL and Longmeadow, was called to heaven on June 23, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born on April 19, 1922 in Hartford, CT to the late Israel and Dina (Wolotsky) Levenson. Her family moved to Springfield in 1939. At the age of 18,...
Margery Frank Slavin
Jun 23, 2024
Margery (Rubin) Frank Slavin died peacefully Sunday, June 23, 2024 in Glen Cove, NY at the age of 96. Margery was born in Brooklyn, NY to Miriam Cohn Rubin (Tekulsky) and Henry B. Rubin. She grew up in Bath, NY and Allentown, PA and graduated from Cornell University in 1949. She was married to her college sweetheart, Harold B. Frank...
Mikhail B Avadyayev
Jun 22, 2024
MIKAIL AVADYAYEV 5.15.36-6.22.24 Springfield - Mikail Avadyayev was born in Baku, Azerbaijan. His parents were Ksita (Benjaminov) Avadyayeva and Benjamin Avadyayev. Mikail had four siblings, Susana in Russia (alive), Emil Avadyayev (deceased), Luba Zavalunova (deceased) and Albert Avadyayev (alive). He is also survived by his daughters Ilona and Camilla, his nephews Igor and Ernest Zavlunov and nieces Viktoria Madden and...
Arlene Kline
May 31, 2024
Arlene Kline, daughter of Max Katz and Lucille Schneider of Strawberry Mansion Philadelphia, died on May 31, 2024, at 91, after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Stephen J Kline, the Germantown Friends School financial manager. Arlene lost her mother and was removed from her father's home before age ten, growing up in foster care. Beginning...
David Alan Roden
May 26, 2024
1956-2024 Springfield - David A. Roden, age 68, passed away peacefully with his wife and son by his side May 26, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born February 6, 1956 to the late Jack and Annette Roden. He was a graduate of Longmeadow High School and Holyoke Community College. He worked in the family store, Work N’ Play,...
Sydney Helfen
May 17, 2024
Syd was foremost a family man. He was also an outdoorsman, a craftsman, an adventurer, a dentist, and a paragon of kindness and decency. He was joined at the hip with Roslyn. When his joy overflowed, his laughter (and insanely loud whistle) could be heard for miles. Through his children, his grandchildren, and his great grandchildren to come, Syd’s goodness...
Judith Ruth Spitzer
Apr 21, 2024
Enfield, CT- Judith (Judi) R. Spitzer, 87, passed away this past Sunday at Baystate Medical Center. She was a graduate of the former Classical High School in Springfield and later graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design, where she received a BA in Fashion Design. Judi worked for Carter’s as a designer for 5 years before meeting her late...
Jack Glickman
Apr 18, 2024
Jack Glickman passed away peacefully, with three of his daughters by his side, after a period of failing health on April 18th just days short of his 96th birthday. Jack was born at home on Ventnor Ave, Atlantic City, NJ – notably the yellow property on the Monopoly board - to Louis and Rose (Singer) Glickman. The youngest of seven...
William Cohen
Apr 9, 2024
William Cohen, 96, of Longmeadow, husband of Evelyn (Lashin) Cohen, passed away on Tuesday April 9th. He was born in Holyoke, the son of the late Martha and Harry Cohen. Bill, as he liked to be called, graduated from Technical High School in Springfield where he excelled at tennis. Growing up, he worked in his family business, Pomona Market. After...
Cathy Lynne Warshaw
Apr 6, 2024
Cathy Lynne Warshaw 01/08/1957 - 04/05/2024 North Grafton- Cathy Lynne Warshaw passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 5th. She was the daughter of Judith and Stuart Warshaw of Longmeadow and resided in North Grafton, MA. She attended Longmeadow public schools and graduated from Boston University in 1973 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Her death followed brother Stephen’s passing...
Doris Schatz
Mar 11, 2024
Doris L. (Strassberg) Schatz, 102, passed away on Monday March 11th. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she graduated from Brooklyn College before moving to Springfield in 1946. Doris was a travel agent for more than 25 years and traveled extensively with her husband Samuel. She was a member of Temple Beth El and JGS Lifecare. Doris was predeceased by her husband...
Esther Beatrice Plotkin
Mar 8, 2024
Greenfield, Mass - Esther Beatrice (Wilensky) Plotkin 96, of Greenfield passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Worcester, Mass. on November 27, 1927, the second daughter of David and Gussie Wilensky. Upon graduating high school, Esther was accepted at Beth Israel Hospital’s nursing program in Boston. She was prepared to become...
Irving Theodore Greenberg
Mar 7, 2024
Dr. Irving T. Greenberg, 93, of Longmeadow, passed away on March 7, 2024. Irving was born on December 19, 1930 in Springfield, MA to the late Etta (Levin) and Louis Greenberg. He grew up in the north end of Springfield, along with his sister Lois, his cousins, and many lifelong friends. Irving lived in Longmeadow since 1963, most recently at...
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