It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member
Robert Howard "Bob" Levey
Brother of CBY member Susie Levey Bender (Scott), Lori Levey Cohen (Mike), and Jerry Levey (Shelley Stukalin Levey)
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 1:00 pm at Post Oak Cemetery. The family invites you to attend either in person or via Live Stream by clicking here.
Thursday, October 30th, at 5:00 PM at the home of Susie and Scott Bender
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Bob Levey, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member
Marcia Pappert
Wife of CBY member Jerome Pappert
Mother of CBY member Michael Pappert (Jan), Wayne Pappert (Ilene), and Melissa Pappert
Sister of Hilda Willner
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 3:00 pm at Emanu El Memorial Park.
Shivah will be head Wednesday, October 29 at 6:30 pm at Congregation Beth Yeshurun with the J.B. Greenfield Chapel service.
Zichrona l'vrachah
May her memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Marcia Pappert, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member
Betty Knobler Freedman
Mother of Marc Freedman (Twilight), CBY member Don Freedman (Martha), CBY member and Past President Judy Yambra (Ronnie), and CBY member Linda Block (Nelson)
A private burial will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025, followed by a Memorial Service at Congregation Beth Yeshurun at 4:30 PM. The family invites you to attend either in person or via Live Stream by visiting our homepage, orby clicking here.
Shiva will be at Congregation Beth Yeshurun on Monday, October 27 at 6:30pm.
Zichrona l'vrachah
May her memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Betty Freedman, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member
Miles Nedler Wertheimer
Husband of CBY member Mindy Wertheimer
Father of Holli Wertheimer Abrahams (Matthew) and Jaclyn Wertheimer
Brother of Kim Wertheimer, Jane Solimani, and Stephen Wertheimer (Gabrielle)
Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Beth Yeshurun Post Oak Cemetery. A Memorial Service will follow at 2:30 pm at Congregation Beth Yeshurun. The family invites you to attend either in person or via Live Stream by visiting our home page or by clicking here.
Shiva will be held Wednesday evening at 6:00pm at Congregation Beth Yeshurun and Thursday evening at 6pm at the home of Cindy and Jeff Abrahams at 6:00 PM.
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Miles Wertheimer, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of
I. Richard Levy
Husband of Katheryn Hasson Levy Father of Steven Levy (Liz), Daviel Levy (Tori), Simone Levy, and Dena Levy Son of Paula Block Levy Brother of Robert Levy (Dorie), CBY member Bruce Levy (Anna-Marie), Michael Levy, and James Levy (Margaret)
The funeral took place on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in Dallas, TX
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of I. Richard Levy, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of
Melvyn Sandler
Husband of Eleanor Sandler Father of Neil Sandler, and Marcy Salzberg (Marc) Brother of CBY member Rhona Caress (Bruce)
Funeral services will be held in Montreal, Quebec.
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Melvyn Sandler, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member and Past President of CBY
Irving Pozmantier
Husband of CBY member Paula Gerson Pozmantier
Father of Jeff Pozmantier (Janet), Barry Pozmantier, and CBY member Laurie Pozmantier
Step-father of CBY member, David Aaronson (Lisa), CBY member Sue Aaronson, and CBY member Kathy Cotta (Curzio)
Brother of Miriam Selig
A private burial will be held by the family on Monday, October 13, 2025 with a Memorial Service to follow at 1:00 PM at Congregation Beth Yeshurun. The family invites you to attend either in person or via Live Stream by visiting our home page or by clicking here.
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Irving Pozmantier, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of
Rolla Ash
Mother of David Ash (Linda), CBY member Susan Bono (Michael), Barry Ash (Andrea)
Funeral services were held on Sunday, October 5, 2025 in Skokie, Illinois
Zichrona l'vrachah
May her memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Rolla Ash, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member
Ralph Henry Burdett
Husband of CBY member Linda Friedman Pravda Step-father of Wendy Pravda (Eric Schnitzer), and Bryan Pravda (Stephanie Barr)
Funeral services will take place Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 2:30 pm at Post Oak Cemetery. The family invites you to attend either in person or via Live Stream by clicking here.
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Ralph Burdett, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of
Michael Lefkowitz
Husband of Deborah Reid Father of Rachel Abelson (Pete), and David Lefkowitz (Meaghan) Brother of CBY member Jackie Wedelich (Vincent), Phyllis Porter, and Art Lefkowitz (Anto)
A private burial was held by the family.
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Michael Lefkowitz, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of
Helen Douglas
Mother of CBY member Brian Douglas (Sandy), and Lesley Douglas (Diane)
Funeral services were held on Sunday, September 14, 2025 in Toronto, Canada.
Zichrona l'vrachah
May her memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Helen Douglas, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member
Barbara Ann Schuleman
Mother of Andrew Schuleman (Jodi), and JoEllen Schuleman-Rosenthal (Gil)
Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM, at Adath Israel Cemetery, 4700 Airline Dr., Houston, TX 77022.
Zichrona l'vrachah
May her memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Barbara Ann Schuleman, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member
Dr. Cal Kenneth Cohn
Husband of CBY member Helen Cohn
Father of Ely Cohn, and Jackie Cohn
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Post Oak Cemetery. The family invites you to attend either in person or via Live Stream by clicking here.
Shiva will be held on Thursday, September 11 at 5:00 PM in the meeting room of Bayou Bend Towers: 101 Westcott St. Houston, TX 77007
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Dr. Cal Cohn, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member
Jack Babchick
Husband of CBY member Harriet Babchick
Father of Barbara Babchick (Deborah Gitell), Susan Babchick (David White), and Debbie Weinstein (Mark Feferman)
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Post Oak Cemetery. The family invites you to attend either in person or via Live Stream by clicking here.
Shiva will take place on Wednesday, August 27 at 6:30 PM at the home of Debbie Weinstein and Mark Feferman:
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Jack Babchick, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member
Leon Toubin
Father of Jeffrey Toubin (Fran), CBY member Robin Stein (Brad), and CBY member Andrew Toubin (Rachel)
Brother of Jim Toubin
Interment will take place on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM at B'nai Abraham Cemetery, 1004 Prairie Lea St., Brenham, TX 77833. A Memorial Service will follow at 11:00 AM at The Barnhill Center, 111 W. Main St., Brenham, TX 77833.
The family will be sitting shiva at the J.B. Greenfield Chapel at Congregation Beth Yeshurun at 4525 Beechnut St. in Houston. The family will be joining the J.B. Greenfield Chapel services in the evening, Sunday, August 17th through Thursday, August 21st at 6:30 PM. They will also be joining the morning minyans in the chapel at 7:00 AM Monday, August 18th - Friday August 22nd
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mo urners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Leon Toubin, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of
Charlotte Werbner Rosenberg
Mother of CBY member Richard Rosenberg (Deeanne), Steven Rosenberg (Jan), and Linda Nordhauser (Kenneth)
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in San Antonio, TX.
Zichrona l'vrachah
May her memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Charlotte Rosenberg, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of
Dolores Bloom
Mother of CBY member Kenneth Bloom (Mona), Lisa Bloom, Diane Paley, Jeffrey Bloom (Amy), and Steven Bloom (Amy)
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Post Oak Cemetery. The family invites you to attend either in person or via Live Stream by clicking here.
Shiva will take place at the home of Mona and Kenny Bloom at 2:00 PM following the funeral.
Zichrona l'vrachah
May her memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Dolores Bloom, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of
Dorothy Cohen
Mother of Karen Cohen-Buchine, and CBY member Donna Cohen (Mitch Sirotkin)
Funeral services will take place on Monday, July 14, 2025 in Oklahoma City, OK.
Zichrona l'vrachah
May her memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Dorothy Cohen, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of
Toby Dubov
Mother of CBY member Lou Diamond (Milka), and Philip Diamond
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Shiva will be held Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 7:30pm
at home of: Louis and Milka Diamond
9406 Braesheather Court
Houston, Texas 77096
Zichrona l'vrachah
May her memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Toby Dubov, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member
Barry Marc Wuntch
Husband of CBY member Judith Ann Wuntch
Father of CBY member Brandon Wuntch (Marlie)
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Post Oak Cemetery. The family invites you to attend either in person or via Live Stream by clicking here.
Shiva Information:
Shiva at Beth Yeshurun on Beechnut: (J.B. Greenfield Chapel) Mon. at 7:30pm.
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Barry Wuntch, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member
Sylvia Levy Schultz
Mother of CBY member Linda Mendeloff (Gary), CBY member Howard Schultz (Elyse), CBY member Barbara Stern (Paul) and CBY member Steven Schultz (Bonnie).
A private burial will be followed by a Memorial Service on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 11:30 AM at Congregation Beth Yeshurun. The family invites you to attend either in person or via Live Stream by clicking here.
Shiva Information:
Shiva at Beth Yeshurun on Beechnut: (chapel) Sun. 6/9 - Thu. 7/3 at 7:30pm.
Zichrona l'vrachah
May her memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Sylvia Schultz, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member
Samuel Baranoff
Son of CBY members Rebecca and Joshua Baranoff
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:00am (Houston time) at Platt Memorial Chapel, in Cherry Hill, NJ. The family invites you to attend via Live Stream by clicking here.
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Samuel Baranoff, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member
Samuel Baranoff
Son of CBY members Rebecca and Joshua Baranoff
Funeral arrangements are still being finalized, but are tentatively planned for Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Platt Memorial Chapel, in Cherry Hill, NJ. The family invites you to attend via Live Stream by clicking here.
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Samuel Baranoff, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member
David Paul Sufian
Husband of CBY member Beverly Sufian
Father of CBY member Beth Sufian (Jim Passamano), and Sandra Sufian (Elias Murciano), and Aviva Sufian (Steve Krubiner)
Burial will take place on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Post Oak Cemetery.
A Memorial Service will follow at 11:30 AM, at Congregation Beth Yeshurun, 4525 Beechnut St., Houston, TX 77056. The family invites you to attend either in person or via LiveStream by clicking here.
Shiva Information:
Shiva at Beth Yeshurun on Beechnut: (chapel) Sun. 6/8 - Tue. 6/10 at 7:30pm.
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of David Sufian, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of
Susan Marge Kramer
Mother of CBY member Gabriel Kramer (Monica), Douglas Kramer (Jill), and Lewis Kramer (Danielle)
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
Shivah Minyan will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 in Whittier, California.
Zichrona l'vrachah
May her memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Susan Marge Kramer, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of
Carl B. Zucker
Husband of Sheila Zucker Father of CBY member Brad Zucker (Cindy Greenberg), and Todd Zucker
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM at Congregation Beth Yeshurun in the Freedman-Levit Sanctuary.
Shivah Minyan will follow in the Freedman-Levit Sanctuary.
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Carl B. Zucker, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member and Past President
Milton Nathan Frankfort
Husband of CBY member Ricki B. Frankfort Father of Todd Frankfort, Dana Frankfort, and David Frankfort (Erika) Brother of Roberta Harris
A private burial will be held.
The community is invited to attend a Memorial Service on Friday, May 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM at Congregation Beth Yeshurun in the Barg Sanctuary.
All Shivah Minyanim will be at Beth Yeshurun in the J.B. Greenfield Chapel evening service.
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Milton Nathan Frankfort, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of
Sonia Valenzuela
Mother of CBY member Angela Smith-Litvak (Jay)
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Post Oak Cemetery.
Zichrona l'vrachah
May her memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Sonia Valenzuela, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of CBY member
Harvey Katz
Husband of CBY member Mireille Katz Father of CBY member Audrey Wachsberg (Simon), Marcel Katz (Patricia), and Rene Katz (Anna Marie)
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Post Oak Cemetery. The family invites you to attend in person or via LiveStream by clicking here.
Zichrono l'vrachah
May his memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Harvey Katz, click below.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of
Eve Sonik
Mother of Owen Sonik (Stacy), Philippa Adler (Brad), Lois Kolker (Steve), Dana Rusonik (Alan), and Taryn Daniels (Eddy)
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Post Oak Cemetery. Shivah will be at the synagogue in the Freedman Levit at 6:30 pm
Zichrona l'vrachah
May her memory be for a blessing, and may the family be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. If you would like to make a contribution to Congregation Beth Yeshurun in memory of Eve Sonik, click below.
