OBITUARIES

Mark Tannenbaum

Mark Tannenbaum

Apr 18, 2025

Mark Tannenbaum died peacefully at his home in Island Park, New York on April 18, 2025; he was 76.  

He is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years, Michele Kivolowitz, daughter Lauren Tannenbaum Whittaker and her husband Christopher Whittaker, step-daughters Shanon McKenna and her partner David Keil and Kerri Kivolowitz, and step son-in-law Shobhit Chugh.  Grandchildren Magdalena and Tristan...

Dr. Jack Victor

Dr. Jack Victor

Apr 15, 2025

Dr. Jack Victor, renowned humanitarian and President Emeritus of the World Rehabilitation Fund (WRF), passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, April 15, 2025. Throughout his remarkable life, Dr. Victor demonstrated an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of persons with disabilities worldwide, leaving an indelible mark on communities across Haiti, Cambodia, Lebanon, and numerous other regions affected by conflict and...

Muriel Walzer Klein

Muriel Walzer Klein

Nov 14, 2024

Muriel Walzer Klein, born September 15, 1920 in Hempstead, NY died peacefully in her sleep on November 14, 2024 at the age of 104.

She received her B.S. in Elementary Education from New York University and her M.A. from Teachers College, Columbia University. She spent about 40 years teaching fifth and sixth grades at the Shelter Rock School in Manhasset, L.I.,...