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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...

Jane Leterman Frieden

NORFOLK - Jane Leterman Frieden, born in Norfolk, Virginia, on September 19, 1928, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the age of 96.She was predeceased by her beloved husband of nearly 76 years, Leonard S. (“Lenny”) Frieden; her parents, Jack and...

Dr. Barry L. Kurzer

MIDLOTHIAN - Dr. Barry L. Kurzer, retired Chesterfield dentist, died on June 25, 2025, during a diagnostic heart procedure, following several years of heart problems.Dr. Kurzer graduated from the University of Richmond in 1974 and from the Medical College of Virginia...

Burke W. Margulies

VIRGINIA BEACH - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Burke W. Margulies, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and esteemed attorney, whose life was marked by unwavering dedication to his family, profession, and community.After earning his...

Isadore “Izzy” Meizlik

VIRGINIA Beach - Isadore “Izzy” Meizlik, 84, passed away on June 20, 2025.Born in Brooklyn, N. Y., Izzy was a proud Jewish man and a retired NYPD police officer.He was married to his beloved wife, Mary Cornwell, for 47 years. She was his life partner and constant...

Dolly Pachter

VIRGINIA BEACH - Ethel Jane “Dolly” Pachter (nee Rothbart) passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025.The moment after delivering her on October 10, 1924, their devoted family physician said, “That’s our Dolly.” The name stuck.Having lived beyond 100 years, her...

Harvey Leonard Nissman

VIRGINIA BEACH - Harvey Leonard Nissman passed away on January 25 at the age of 74.Harvey, a devoted father, brother, and esteemed psychiatrist, leaves behind a legacy of profound compassion and commitment to the well-being of others. Born in Brooklyn, NY to the late...

Marina Veniaminovna Ponizovskaya

VIRGINIA BEACH -Marina Veniaminovna Ponizovskaya, 84, died at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital on January 10 following a prolonged illness. She was a model of intellect, humanity, resilience, and dedication. She was born Marina Solomonik on April 23, 1939 in Moscow,...