Obituaries

The family of Irene “Dolly” Gulko Fehr announces her monument unveiling, which was held on April 12 with her family at the Rose Hill Cemetery on a very rainy afternoon.

JoAnn Oppenheimer Gore, 91, passed away peacefully at home in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, leadership and connection.

Arlene Joyce Hart, age 93, passed away on April 17 following a short illness.

Steven L. Passer, a Kansas City attorney whose life was shaped in equal measure by intellect, deep faith, mischief and an enduring love of performance — on stage, in his law practice and at every family gathering that was lucky enough to have him — died peacefully in hospice on April 15. He was 68.

Betty L. Barnett, 97, passed away on April 6 in her home in the loving company of her family.

Marsha Renee Levey, 78, passed away peacefully on April 13, surrounded by her loving family.

Jo Leatrice Kritzler Tenenbaum — Joie, to everyone who knew her — died on April 10 at her home at Village Shalom in Overland Park, Kansas. She was surrounded by her family, who loved her immensely.

Rabbi Paul H. Levenson – beloved “Singing Rabbi,” gifted orator and lifelong builder of communities – died peacefully in his sleep in Rockville, Maryland, just two weeks shy of his 94th birthday.

Sagan Alister Zavelo, born on March 4, 1987, lived 39 years filled with kindness, curiosity and a remarkable ability to make others feel valued.

Sandra (Sandi) Miriam Lerner, age 86, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on March 25 at Village Shalom surrounded by her husband and children.