Harriet Yvette Golombek

VIRGINIA BEACH – Harriet Yvette Golombek, 79, passed away in Chesapeake, Virginia on June 27, 2025.

She was born to Maurice and Sadie Lazarus in 1946 in Norfolk, Va. She met her husband, Steven Golombek, in college at Old Dominion University. They had a wonderful 53 years of marriage together.

Harriet was a life-long animal lover. She was a member of the Greyhound Adoption Association in the 1990s and adopted many pets over the years, totaling over 32 dogs and cats.

She was predeceased by her parents and by her brother, Lewis Lazarus. Harriet is survived by her husband, Steven; daughter, Jennifer Henahan; daughter, Stacey Golombek; and by her granddaughter, Morgan Henahan.

A graveside service was conducted by Rabbi Dr. Michael Panitz at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to an animal charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at hdoliver.com.