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Engagement stories filled with romance and surprise

Engagement stories filled with romance and surprise

When it’s time to propose, the days of going it alone and private are a thing of the past.  It used to be that all that was necessary to become engaged was a couple in love and a ring.   Family, friends, and photographers to capture the moment, are all part of today’s...

Jody’s Popcorn opens new retail store

Jody’s Popcorn opens new retail store

A small factory retail store recently opened at Jody’s Gourmet Popcorn’s Norfolk manufacturing facility – making in-person purchasing of the artisan popcorn again doable for Tidewater residents.  While it’s always possible to purchase the popcorn from the...

Sababa Beach Camp plans a Bowling Experience

Sababa Beach Camp plans a Bowling Experience

Saturday, February 21, 7 – 9 Campers who have attended Sababa Beachaway, possible new Sababa Beachaway campers, and their families, are all invited to attend a Sababa Beach Camps Bowling Experience.   The evening includes two hours of bowling, soft drinks,...

JCC Maccabi Games and Access interest meeting

JCC Maccabi Games and Access interest meeting

Thursday, February 19, 6 pm Sandler Family Campus Ready for the experience of a lifetime? Attend this meeting to learn about this summer’s JCC Maccabi Games and Access, happening August 2–7 in Toronto, Canada. The Games are open to Jewish teens, ages 13–17; Access...

Howard J. Bernstein

Galloway, N.J. – Howard J. Bernstein, 93, passed away on January 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his parents, Ida and Benjamin Bernstein, and his sister, Selma Shefferman.   Howard is survived by his loving wife, Shirley, his high...

Diane B. Hoffman

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - Diane Berman Hoffman passed away on May 18. Diane was born on July 31, 1927 in West Hartford, Conn. to the late Aaron Berman and Gertrude Wigransky Berman. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Herbert Sidney Hoffman,...

Dr. Sidney B. Sward

VIRGINIA BEACH - Dr. Sidney B. Sward, 88, died peacefully in his sleep on March 18.  He was kind and generous and a loving husband and father who put the needs of others above his own.  A talented musician and PhD’d athlete, he taught at NSU for 32 years. He...

Arlene Elsa Losick

VIRGINIA BEACH - Arlene Elsa Losick, 81 passed away unexpectedly on May 17. She was born to Dorothy and Sidney Chernick in Kerhonkson, N.Y. on May 19, 1942.  Arlene was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Mel. Left to cherish her memory are her son Heath...

Shelby Tudor 

Rockville, Maryland – Shelby Tudor 50, passed away on May 15, 2024 in Rockville, Maryland.  Shelby recently had a hip replacement because of years of chronic pain and unfortunately, a complication took her from us.  She was married for over 24 wonderful and...

Marilyn Barbara Werner

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. –Marilyn Barbara Werner, 94, died on May 26 at the AHAVA Memory Care Facility in Pittsburgh, Pa. The cause of death was Alzheimer’s disease. Known to most as Barbsie, she was born in Hartford, Conn., to Edward and Vivian Goldman. She attended...