Genie Reichman
Centenarian Genie Reichman died on October 8, 2026. She was 101. A service was held on October 13 at B’nai Havurah. Feldman Mortuary handled the arrangements.
A native of Newark, NJ, Mrs. Reichman graduated from Simmons College and lived in Essex County, NJ, before moving to Denver in 2009.
Mrs. Reichman’s family called her “a dedicated community volunteer and leader,” serving as UJA campaign chair and president of the women’s division. She was also president of the Metropolitan New Jersey chapter of the American Jewish Committee.
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Mrs. Reichman worked with the Youth Employment Service (YES), a volunteer-driven clearinghouse that matched local high school students with neighborhood residents who needed help with manual, domestic or technical work.
Mrs. Reichman translated textbooks into braille, what her family called “a quiet act of devotion that opened the world of learning to countless young readers.
“Her mind stayed sharp to the end; she did crossword puzzles until she was 100.”
Mrs. Reichman was predeceased by her husband, Julian Reichman. Survivors are children Nancy (Charlie Gwirtsman) Reichman and John (Zeva Oelbaum) Reichman; and grandchildren Danny Gwirtsman, Jake Reichman, David Reichman and AJ Gwirtsman.
Contributions may be made to JFS.
Marlene Weiner
Edgewater native Marlene Weiner passed away on September 21, 2026. A service was held on September 23, 2026, at Rose Hill Cemetery, officiated by Cantor Saul Rosenthal. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Born in 1933, Mrs. Weiner attended North High School and CU. While at CU, she met Leonard Weiner. They were married and remained a couple until Mr. Weiner’s passing in 2008.
Mrs. Weiner was a former sisterhood president at BMH, and was also a lifetime member of Hadassah, serving as president of the Denver chapter.
“She was quiet, kind, friendly and had a great strength of character,” Mrs. Weiner’s family said. “She was also gracious, welcoming, devoted and caring.
“She loved her family and friends and was proud of her strong connection to Judaism, which pervaded every aspect of her life.”
Marlene was a passionate sports fan. “Her greatest wish was to be coach of the Denver Broncos,” her family said.
“She was convinced that she would do a better job than any of the coaches they hired!”
Survivors are children Joni Lane and Gary (Barbara) Weiner; brother Alan (Jayne Woodward) Zerobnick; and grandchildren Dan (Lili Liu) Lane, Zach Lane, Jordan (Isabel) Chirinos, Sam (Nikkin Rader) Weiner, Paul (Emily) Weiner, Aubrie (Richard) Menear, Carly (Peter) Boldt and Mason Weiner; and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Weiner is also mourned by David Lane.
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