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Obituaries
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HAROLD POLLIN ANATOLY MARKUS or to any organization that supports social
The family of Harold Pollin, z”l, an- Anatoly Markus, z"l, passed away Aug. justice or interfaith dialogue.
nounces with great sorrow that he passed 28, 2021, at age 91. Anatoly is loved and
away on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, at his remembered by his wife, Roza Markus; CHARLOTTE KLONOFF
home in Port- daughter, Anna (Leon) Radutsky; and Charlotte Klonoff, z”l, passed away
land. Harold’s granddaughter, Victoria. peacefully Aug. 21, 2021, at the age of 101.
immediate Congregation Neveh Shalom extends She is survived by her two children, Robert
family include our deepest condolences to the extended Klonoff and Liz Klonoff, and their spouses,
the love of his Markus family. Heidi Klonoff and Kristi Alexander; and
life, his wife, three grandchildren, Joshua Klonoff, Emily
Jane; five chil- HOLLIS RISPLER King and Olivia Fouser.
dren, Sharon, Hollis Rispler, z'l. Hollis passed away on Charlotte was born Feb. 23, 1920, in
Andrew, Dave Aug. 24, 2021, at the age of 49. He is loved Minsk, Poland, and raised in Winnipeg,
(Kirsten), Ra- and remembered by his wife, Allison; and Canada. She married Bernie in Portland in
chel and Me- children, Max and Ava; as well as his moth- 1950. They shared more than 65 years to-
lissa (Dave); er, Arlene Rispler. gether before he passed away in 2017. The
10 grandchil- A memorial service for Hollis was held two of them owned and operated the Beau-
dren; and two Aug. 29 at Holman's Funeral Home. mont Pharmacy in Northeast Portland. For
great-grandchildren. He is a beloved cous- Congregation Neveh Shalom extends our many years, she sold high fashion clothing
in, uncle, great-uncle and dear friend. deepest condolences to the extended Ris- and fine jewelry at Meier & Frank in Port-
Born on Oct. 19, 1935, to Morris and pler family. land. Even at 101, she was always dressed
Jennie Pollin in Washington, D.C., Harold elegantly, including jewelry and makeup.
was the adored “kid brother” of Jack and KERRY BAKER She treated everyone with dignity and re-
Abe for his entire life. He moved with his Rabbi Kerry Baker, z”l, passed away Aug. spect and genuinely cared about the pain
young family to Portland in 1968, where 23, 2021, at age 70 in Austin. He is sur- and suffering of others.
he became an active and admired resident. vived by daughter, Ilana Hamilton (Port- Her primary focus in life was on her
Harold was the owner/operator of Pollin land); granddaughter, Rowan Hamilton; family – her beloved husband, children
Hotels, including Aloft Portland, Hampton grandson, Lark Hamilton; son, Benjamin and grandchildren. She also adored her 10
Portland Airport and the award-winning Baker; daughter-in-law, Elisa McCool; brothers and sisters and their families and
Sheraton Portland Airport. Committed Gail Sherman, mother of Ilana and Ben; always kept in close touch with them. She
to community service, Harold served daughter, Emily Baker (Seattle); Lynda was the last surviving sibling.
on boards of numerous organizations as Baker, mother of Emily; sister, Bess Sing- A graveside service was held Aug. 24,
president and trustee. These included the er; and niece, Billie Singer. 2021, at Beth Israel Cemetery in Portland.
Oregon Symphony Foundation (trustee), Rabbi Baker was the founding director In lieu of flowers, remembrances in her
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland of the Jewish Education Association in name may be made to Robison Jewish
(president), Oregon Jewish Community Portland. The JEA later merged with Hil- Health Center, 6150 SW Beaverton-Hills-
Foundation (founding president), Jewish lel Academy to become Portland Jewish dale Hwy., Portland, OR 97221 or Brighton
Education Association (president), Oregon Academy, where his son, Benjamin, was a Hospice, 8050 SW Warm Springs St. #205,
Tourism Council – now Travel Oregon member of the first eighth-grade graduat- Tualatin, OR 97062.
(board member), Portland Oregon Visitors ing class in 1998.
Association – now Travel Portland (presi- Born on Jan. 30, 1951, in New Rochelle, BORIS FISHMAN
dent) and Tri-County Lodging Association N.Y., he graduated from Colgate Universi- Boris Fishman, z’l, passed away in
– now ORLA (trustee). ty and attended Hebrew Union College. He mid-August 2021 at age 83. Boris is loved
He was appointed to the Governor’s Tour- received rabbinic ordination in 1977 and and remembered by his wife, Lina Fishman;
ism Council and has been the recipient was awarded an honorary doctorate in 2002 daughters, Tanya (Michael) Zaslavsky and
of the Grant Leo Rose City Award, Port- from HUC. Irina (Igor) Bakun; and five grandchildren.
land Oregon Visitors Association (1997); He served pulpits in Plattsburgh, N.Y., He was born Nov. 28, 1937.
Restaurateur of the Year, 1990 (Oregon and Seattle, Wash., and directed the Santa Congregation Neveh Shalom extends our
Restaurant Association); and Innkeeper of Barbara Hillel before becoming JEA direc- deepest condolences to the extended Fish-
the Year, 1992, Oregon Lodging Associa- tor. He moved to Austin, Texas, in 1987, man family.
tion. where he served as executive director of
Funeral services took place at King David the Texas Hillel Foundation at UT-Austin
Cemetery in Falls Church, Va., Aug. 27. and founded Congregation Kol Halev. Celebration of Life: Joe Mussabini
Shiva continues at 7 pm through Sept. 1 He was preceded in death by his father, A Celebration of Life for Joe Mussa-
in Portland at a location to be announced. William Baker; his mother, Estelle (Win- bini, z”l, will be held at the Mittleman
Donations in Harold’s memory may be tman) Boxer; and his stepfather, Herman Jewish Community Center 1-3:30 pm,
made to The Oregon Symphony, Oregon “Hy” Boxer. Sept. 12. Joe worked with Café at the
Jewish Community Foundation, Congre- A private funeral service was held Aug. J owner Allen Levin from 1978 until
gation Beth Israel and the Michael J. Fox 23, 2021. last spring when Lou Gehrig’s disease
Foundation. Contributions in honor of Rabbi Baker’s forced him to retire. Joe passed away
You can read a tribute at jewishport- memory may be made to the Sierra Club, July 26, 2020. For more information,
land.org/marcs-remarks/the-hospita- Planned Parenthood or the Democratic call the MJCC at 503-244-0111.
ble-mensch-zl-august-27-2021. Party – organizations that he supported –
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