Obituaries

Marsha Rosenblum (née Rothenberg), aged 83, passed away on September 8, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she lived a vibrant life marked by her passion for social justice, Judaism, and her precious family. Marsha graduated from Mumford High School before attending Michigan State University and graduating… Read more »

Myron Burton “Buddy” Rosenbluth passed away on July 26, 2026, at the age of 96, surrounded by the love of his family. He leaves behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a legacy defined by kindness, generosity, humor, and an unwavering devotion to those he loved. Buddy was born… Read more »

On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Fred Teitelbaum, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 94. Fred was born on September 4, 1932, in Brooklyn, NY, to Michael and Anne Teitelbaum. He graduated from Weequahic High School in 1950 and worked as a salesman for… Read more »

April 3, 1936 – August 26, 2026 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Sara Handmaker Block. Sara was the quintessential matriarch of her family, the glue that held generations together. Holidays, celebrations, and family gatherings centered around… Read more »

Lynne Bergman died July 20, 2026. Lynne was born July 26, 1954, and grew up in Bayside, Queens, New York. Her childhood was a very difficult one, and it turned her into a survivor. These experiences started a lifelong passion for helping others in need. In 1970, Lynne met… Read more »

Barry Friedman

Barry A. Friedman, M.D., 82, retired infectious disease specialist and former board president of the Tucson Jewish Museum & Holocaust Center, died Sept. 25, 2026. Dr. Friedman was born Oct. 29, 1943, to Elizabeth and Sol Friedman in Dayton, Ohio. He received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University… Read more »

Felice Lehr Capin passed away on August 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Felice was born in New York, New York, on October 27, 1933. She met her late husband Harlan Capin while working as a bookkeeper in the garment district and raising her two daughters. After she… Read more »

Carla (Weitzman) Hinton, 74, passed away peacefully at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on July 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Carla’s life was defined by her strong belief in social justice, commitment to community as well as artistic talent, demonstrated through creating beautiful art and wearing… Read more »

Research Professor Emerita of the Gender and Women’s Studies Department, University of Arizona, Myra Dinnerstein, passed away in her sleep in the early hours of Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the age of 92, having lived a rich and meaningful life. She was the founding director of the Women’s… Read more »

Murray Leipzig aka Moshe David ben Shrage Fival v. Ettka Zipa aka MDL, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, before Shabbat. Murray lived eighty-one tremendous years full of accomplishment both professionally and personally. Murray grew up in Syracuse, New York. He lived and worked in hospital and medical… Read more »

Stanley Lehman peacefully said his final goodbye on May 11, 2026, surrounded by family and encircled with love. He was born Oct. 13, 1929, in Brooklyn, NY, and moved his family to Tucson in 1970 with the hope of improving the health of his beloved wife Renaye (Ricki). They… Read more »

Holly Kitay transitioned peacefully out of this life on Jan. 22, 2026, from complications due to Parkinson’s disease. She was a Tucson resident for over 40 years, almost half of that living with Parkinson’s. Through her journey of 73 years, first as a teacher, then as a nurse, and… Read more »

Herman Zelig Neuberger of Scottsdale, age 88, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, with family by his side. He was born on July, 1, 1937, to parents Adele and Rabbi Adam Neuberger in Chicago, Illinois. He is survived by his children, Scot (Bonnie), Felice, Nanci (Eric) of Tucson,… Read more »

Dr. Hirsch Handmaker, a devoted physician, lifelong learner, and beloved father and grandfather, passed away March 9, 2026, surrounded by the enduring love of his family. His life was defined by intellectual curiosity, compassion for others, and deep devotion to the people he loved. Born July 2, 1940, in… Read more »

Evelyn “Dolly” Toff (nee Gross), 102, of Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 15, 2026. Wife of the late Fred Toff. Mother of Sandra (Joseph) Toff Berger, Dr. Kenneth (Alla) Toff, Dr. Howard (Cheryl) Toff of Tucson, and the late Karen B. Toff. Grandmother (Nanny) of Aaron (Ting),… Read more »

Charlotte Mae Toppel died March 7, 2026. She was born in Chicago, Ill., on June 2, 1936. She was an exceptional person who was beloved by so many of her family and countless friends. Charlotte grew up in Chicago and attended the University of Illinois, where she met the… Read more »

Elissa Toni (Shavin) Tempkin, 77, passed away on October 26, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona. Elissa was born on January 17, 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of Ruth (Piassick) Shavin and Samuel Joseph Shavin. Elissa graduated from Grady High School in Atlanta in 1965, where she was the class… Read more »

Howard Polster passed away on Nov. 26, 2025, in Phoenix. Howard was born exactly two years before D-Day to Jerome I. and Margie Polster in Cleveland. He was the oldest of five siblings – Richard (Fran), Marilyn Katzel (James), Carolyn Bayer (Todd) and David (deceased). After graduating from Cleveland… Read more »

Martin (Marty) Victor Drozdoff said, “Hasta la vista!” to his body at age 78 on Jan. 14, 2026. He valiantly fought idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis for eleven years, which was many years longer than expected for those facing the disease. In the face of his illness, he continued many meaningful… Read more »

Local Holocaust survivor Andrew Schot died Jan. 11, 2026, at the age of 94. A 25-year veteran of the United States Air Force, Andrew dedicated much of his life to Holocaust education and memory by sharing his own testimony with thousands across Southern Arizona and beyond. One of Andrew’s… Read more »