, Everyone was patient and and accommodating for our difficult situation. Our family continues to lovingly support our synagogue with our membership, in honor of our multigenerational heritage and history. 94, Pompton Plains, N.J., Dec. 7, 2021; widower of Anna (Koryto) Nordhauser; survived by Leslie Nordhauser; and daughter Debra (Michael) Nordhauser Kelton; grandchildren Justin Kelton and Zachary Kelton; and great-grandchild Isaac Kelton. Eddie and everyone else made a difficult time as easy and painless as possible. 94, of Albany, Jan. 30, 2021; widow of Donald Cohen; survived by daughters Sorelle (Robert Pomeranz) Brauth and Devra (Uwe Tigor) Cohen-Tigor grandchildren Julie, Joshua and Jaclyn Brauth and Leora and Alanah Cohen-Tigor and Adam and Ari Pomeranz. 68, March 26, 2022; survived by brother Fred Altman of Loudonville. News and views from the Jewish community in Pittsburgh, PA. News and views from the Jewish community in Pittsburgh, PA . 95, of Albany, Oct. 3, 2020; widow of Dr. J. Clinton Brand; survived by daughter Marcia (Thomas) Clash; son Dr. Robert (Mary) Brand; grandchildren Kimberly (Jacob) Clash, Sara (Matthew) Clash-Drexler, Emily Sequeira, Nellie (Geoff) Williams and Katie (Jason) Nare; and great-grandchildren: Rebecca, Isaac, Noah, Eliana, Emma, Ella, Paloma, Coco, Satchel, Ruby, Cyrus, and Freya. we appreciate your time and talent. 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. JOYCE RHUBIN FLORENCE SPEIGEL Theres More to Leonard Cohen Than Just a Hallelujah. 83, of Loudonville, May 19, 2022; widower of Nicole (Plisson) Rosenbloom; survived by daughter Erica L. Hezi; son Jay Rosenbloom; grandchildren Eidan and Amit Hezi; brother Oscar A. Rosenbloom; and sister, Linda R. Semi. 59, of Albany, Jan. 18, 2021. 83, of N.Y.C., formerly of Albany. LOIS PORTNICK In 2022, the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena were active in promoting sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint. ; stepsons Daniel (Dunya) Moya of Raleigh, NC and Gabriel Moya of Albany; brothers Gary (Deb) Bogossian of Havertown, Penn and Bruce Bogossian of Helsinki, Finland; and sister Gail (Michael Roy) Bogossian of East Haven, Conn. FRANCINE GOLDSTEIN 92, Albany, Sept. 28, 2021; widower of Philip Schwartz; survived by sons Merrill (Beth), Brian (Deidre) Jay (DeNell) and Perri (Dave); 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. They are lightweight and easy to install - without the need for . 92, of Delray Beach, Fla., formerly of Schenectady, Feb. 8, 2022; widower of Doris Silverston; survived by daughters Terri (Walter) Oliver and Karen (Paul) Morse; grandchildren Lauren (Robert), Michael (Rebecca), Samantha, Cory, Melaina and Megan; and six great-grandchildren. JOAN SHORE 82, of Niskayuna, Dec. 31 2021; widow of Ira Gilman; survived by son Jeffrey (Alysa) Gilman of Bedford, Mass. 87, of Albany, Nov. 8, 2022; survived by husband Jack Brand; daughters, Lisa and Debra Brand; and grandchild Nicole Schubert. It's part of someone's story. 85, of Boynton Beach, Fla., formerly of Albany; May 29, 2021; widow of Arnold Ferrer; survived by daughter Sharon (Bruce) Goldstein of Stamford, Conn.; son Mark Ferrer of Carolina Beach, NC. 82, of Troy and West Palm Beach, Fla., Sept. 4, 2020; widower of Judy Rubin; survived by wife Avril Rubin; son Daniel Rubin of Los Angeles, Calif.; daughter Jill Rubin of Beaune, France; sisters Betsey Rubin Rosenbaum of Alexandria, Va., and Ellen Rubin Briskman of West Palm Beach; stepson Kevan Stone of Bethesda, Md. Thank you so very much. Gross (Lynn) of Pardes Hanna, Israel. 75, of Albuquerque, N.M., Nov. 3, 2021; survived by wife Shera Farkas; sons Benjamin (Julie) Farkas and Joseph (Jenn) Farkas; sister Sunni (Bob Treitler) Farkas; and grandchildren Ethan Farkas, Emma Farkas, Ava Farkas, Ellie Farkas and Keira Farkas. 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. 85, of Rensselaer, formerly of Albany, Nov. 29, 2020; survived by daughters Martine Harvey of Rensselaer and Stacy Brodsky of Milburn, N.J.; and grandchildren Jonathan and Charles. SOPHIE LAVINE 61. 91, of Schenectady, formerly of Hudson, July 7, 2021; widower of Gloria Diamond; survived by daughters, Sherry (Art Feinglass) Diamond of New York City, Michele Diamond (Leon) Mirsky of Albany, and Suanne (Rick Senger) Diamond of Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. BONNIE EDELSTEIN We appreciate it very much", "Is there a Jew in Atlanta who does not know about Dresslers? ROBERTA BOBBI SALATI Thank you, as well, for your extra work with, who was so appreciative., I want to thank you again for all you have done to help with my mother's arrangements. SYLVIA W. ALPERT 91, of Slingerlands, July 16, 2021; survived by wife Anne Rosenfeld; daughters Susan (Dr. Stuart Wachter) Rosenfeld Wachter of Acton, Mass., Amy (Daniel) Rosenfeld Kaufman of Highland Park, Ill., and Stefanie Rosenfeld of New York City; and grandchildren Sarah Wachter, Jonathan Wachter, Dana Kaufman, Jake Kaufman, Melanie Aiken, Wil Aiken and A.J. BETTY MAGIDMAN 72, of Kingston, Oct. 1, 2020; survived by husband Ron Rosner; sisters, Patricia Nicoletti (Joseph) of Philadelphia, Penn. Thank you again for your impeccable compassion and care during this difficult time., Thank you, David. 94, of Saratoga Springs, formerly of Albany and Schenectady, Feb. 16, 2022; widow of Donald M. Engle; survived by son James (Laurie) Engle of Saratoga Springs; daughters Dale (Peter) Skivington of Rochester and Jeri (Gerald) Jannicelli of Saratoga Springs; and grandchildren Benjamin Engle, Jake Skivington and Emma Nasif, Corey Price and Hannah Westmont; and great-grandchildren, George and Pippa Nasif and Dillon and Riley Westmont. 80, of Glenville, Dec. 13, 2021; survived by husband Benjamin Hertzendorf; daughter Dr. Laurie (Michael Winer) Greenberg; son Retired U.S. Army Colonel Michael (Jennifer Murray) Hertzendorf; and grandchildren Elisa (Sean Themea) Greenberg, and Danya Greenberg and Caitlin, Cassidy, Cade and Cameron Hertzendorf. (Danielle), Brown Dana Jones, and Ethan J. BRUCE GOTTLIEB MyHeritage Offers Israeli Immigration Lists Free, Chai Style Home: Artifacts and Art Make for Sterling Living. Not half empty or half full. , "We had pre-need arrangements which were carried out perfectly. 68, of Glendale, June 11, 2020; widower of Julie Weiner; survived by daughter Jillian (Jeff) Becker; grandchild Jordyn Becker; and brother Louis Weiner. Sincerely,
. Our synagogue thanks you, as a once thriving congregation it has shrunk due to changing demographics. Federation Launches New Security Reporting Initiative. Aug. 7, 2020; survived by wife Esfir Dolginova; daughters Tatiana and Elena; grandchildren Julia, Alex, Katya and Eliz-abeth; and great-grandchildren Daniel, Marie, Joseph, Benjamin, Leo and Aaron. 92 of Albany, Jan, 18, 2021. Like it or hate it, You People elicits some lively discussions. EMMANUIL TSOYREYREF 90, formerly of Slingerlands, Nov. 10, 2022; widow of Dr. Gerald S. Kanter; survived by daughters E. Leslie K. Polott of Hudson, Ohio and Joyce K. (Howard) Greene of Westport, Conn.; and grandchildren Dr. Elizabeth Polott, Gabrielle Polott, Alexandra Greene and Stephanie Greene. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Winship Cancer Institute at https://winshipcancer.emory.edu/support-winship/give/ or Chabad of Cobb at chabadofcobb.com. He and Ann then assisted in helping bring Repair to Atlanta. 93, of Slingerlands, formerly of New- burgh and Boyton Beach, Fla.; Sept. 26, 2020; widow of Roy Cohen; survived by daughters Harriet Ackerman, and Susan (Alfred) Volo; grandchildren Julie (An- drew) Safranko, Dr. Samuel Volo, Sheri (David) Canfield, and Pamela (David) Garcia; great-grandchildren Alexis and Chad Safranko, Shelby (Kory) Asher, Mackenzie and Alexander Townsend, Brandon and Joshua Garcia; and great-great-grand- children Emilia and Oaklyn Asher. 71, of Delray Beach, Fla., formerly of Albany, survived by husband Sanford Geiger; daughters, Phyllis and Marsha; and grandchildren, Eli, Tali, Nava and Sophie. A bill designating the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition remains, for now, in a House committee. Having attended many funerals and burials, I already knew, but this was my first meeting and working with Alisa and David, and I cannot say enough about how professional and wonderful they are. 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. 82, of Schenectady, March 19 2021; widower of Marlene Mendelson; survived by sons Elliot (Cara) Mendelson and Mitchell (Kathleen) Mendelson; daughter Suzanne (Robert) Austenfeld; grandchildren Samuel (Cassandra) Van Kuren, Robert (Hayle) Van Kuren, Hannah, Matthew, and Madeline Mendelson; and one great-grandchild. 90, of Slingerlands, July 8, 2021; survived by wife Eleanore Levine Belsky; daughters Elizabeth (Joel) Lieberman Linda (Dean) Baron and Francine (Robert Godgart (Robert); grandchildren Rachel and Rafi Lieberman, Zachary and Spencer Baron and Jacob and Benjamin Godgart; brother Albert (Susan) Belsky; and sister Jane (Mark) Cohen. Everything went so smoothly and that meant so much to my father and entire family. 91, of Albany, Jan. 2, 2021; survived by son Jeffrey Applebaum of Albany; daughter Lisa Rome; and grand- children Erika Applebaum, David and Lauren Rome. 82, of Albany, Jan. 2, 2022; widow of Paul Swyer; survived by sons, Mark (Debra) Swyer, Stephen (Jackie) Swyer and Robert (Susan) Swyer; grandchildren Caitlan, Nathan, Rachel, Marissa, Kallie; and brother Sam Hershenhorn. ; grandchildren, Gabriel, Gefen, and Luna Bar-Cohen, Murphy, Rowan, Dylan, and Maeve Haber; brother David Bracher; and sister Patricia Morris. AVRAHAM QANAI Armond Jay Senoff, 91, slipped quietly and peacefully away on Jan. 27, 2023. 76, of Niskayuna, July 18, 2022; survived by wife Stephanie Schechter; daughter Sarah Davis; granddaughter Juliana; and step-daughter Kelly Sommerman. DAVID RICHTER He went on to run the Portman Hotel Company and then, in 1991, went on to become the turnaround CEO of LSG Sky Chefs, the largest provider of integrated in-flight airline catering. ), Knapp. 78 of Jackson Heights, N.Y., April 1, 2021; survived by wife Santas Tan Seitz. And in the end, everything went off without a hitch. MURIEL GOLDMAN 89, of Delmar, Dec 6, 2022; survived by wife Judy; daughters Elizabeth Markowitz, Heidi (Dovid) Zaner, Nina (Ross Ginsberg) Lempert and Katie (Mitchel) Sklar: and grandchildren, Alex, Chaim, Yeshaya, Anna, Caroline, Yosef, Madeline, Corinne and Didi. 96, formerly of Troy, July 5, 2020; widower of Emily Katz; survived by daughters Jill (Gary) and Janis; son Jeff (Amy) Cohen; and grandchildren Seth (Kate) Jamie (Dolores), Scott (Maya), Andrea, Ethan (Elana) and Hilary (Matt). Shirley was always wise and loving, loving, loving. Rabbi Witnesses Lesser-seen Capitol Hill Attitude, Rabbi Leads Opening Prayer at State House, Georgia House Considers Antisemitism Definition. 76, of Albany, April 19, 2021; survived by brother Abbott (Judy) Phil- lips. 92, of Colonie, Dec. 23, 2021; widow of Gennadiy Baskin; survived by son Yefim Baskin and daughters, Anna Abramov and Margarita Petkevichus. 90, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Albany, Nov. 5, 2020; widow of Joseph Fluster; survived by sons Henry Flus- ter and Michael Fluster, daughter Denise Delicata and Patti Prelack; grand- children Jason Prelack, Renee Prelack, Samara Cipriani, Zachary Fluster, Daniel Harris, Mathew Delicata and Andrew Delicata; and great-grandchildren Ezra, Addie and Jordon Prelack, David and Victoria Cipriani, Julian and Elliot Delicata. 71, of Albany, Feb. 26, 2021. STEVEN STILLMAN ROSALIND (SAMUEL) PHILLIPS 80, of Raleigh, N.C., formerly of Albany, Aug. 22, 2021; survived by husband Richard Klein. 90, formerly of Slingerlands, Nov. 10, 2022; widow of Dr. Gerald S. Kanter; survived by daughters E. Leslie K. Polott of Hudson, Ohio and Joyce K. (Howard) Greene of Westport, Conn.; and grandchildren Dr. Elizabeth Polott, Gabrielle Polott, Alexandra Greene and Stephanie Greene. 83, of Albany, Dec. 2, 2020; widow of Jay Palatsky; survived by sons David Palatsky and Mark (Denise) Palatsky; grandchildren Danielle, Robert, Michael, Jason and Joey Palatsky; and brother Melvyn (Sylvia) Palatsky. 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. 70, of Saratoga Springs, Oct. 23, 2021; survived by wife, Anna Sugarman; sons David (Tal) Sugarman of Israel; Ben Sugarman of Florida; daughter Rachel Sugarman of Maine; mother Amalia Simon; sister Risa Bellach; and grandchildren Izabelle, Harel and Maya. With your low-key, yet sensitive approach, the process was much easier for us to manage.