Brandeis Magazine

Judith Sidman Peltz ’60, Brandeis National Committee, of East Falmouth, Massachusetts, on Aug. 28, 2022. Passionate about travel, lifelong learning, and live performances, and cherished for her sense of humor and courage, she earned master’s degrees in elementary education and children’s literature, and taught for more than 30 years. Survived by husband Benjamin, two children, and three grandchildren.

Henry A. Schechter ’60, of Livingston, New Jersey, on Oct. 8. A graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, he practiced medicine in developing countries, sparking a lifelong passion for travel and visits to nearly 80 countries. Survived by wife Helene, two stepchildren, and five grandchildren.

Sema M. Faigen, GSAS MA’61, of Wayland, Massachusetts, on Oct. 23. Conversant in six languages, including Klingon, which she enjoyed springing on people, she taught English to speakers of other languages for 16 years, and her longtime community volunteerism was recognized by the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Survived by three children, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Roy D. Honeywell, GSAS MA’61, of Whispering Pines, North Carolina, on Sept. 19. A humble man with a great wit and deep faith, he was a longtime educator who enjoyed skiing, genealogy, traveling the world with his wife of 62 years, piloting, and writing devotional and fictional works. Survived by wife Beverly, a son, and two grandsons.

Robert Zand, GSAS PhD’61, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Sept. 14. A professor of biological chemistry at the University of Michigan for 52 years, he was a devoted family man, an avid storyteller, and a world traveler. Survived by his wife of 70 years, Charlene; three children; and seven grandchildren.

Beth Bondel Rosenthal ’62, of Palo Alto, California, on July 8, 2022. A psychotherapist for 38 years, Beth was an involved community member and a devoted mother who cherished her grandchildren, with whom she loved to bake. Survived by her husband of 59 years, Peter; two children; and four grandchildren.

Robbie Pfeufer Kahn ’63, GSAS MA’83, PhD’88, of Burlington, Vermont, on Aug. 3, 2022. A University of Vermont professor who taught sociology through a feminist perspective, she published several books and poems; was a contributor to the Boston Women’s Health Book Collective; and had a profound love of nature, which she shared with several loyal dogs. Survived by a son and two grandchildren.

Herbert M. Yood ’63, of Northbridge, Massachusetts, on Sept. 12. A former U.S. Marine and devoted teacher in the Arlington (Massachusetts) School District for 28 years, he enjoyed reading, keeping up with friends and former students, and spending time with family. Survived by three daughters and a granddaughter.

Carole (Greene) Elias ’64, Brandeis National Committee, of Armonk, New York, in October 2021. Her career at Family Centers, a nonprofit in Connecticut, where she served as chief operating officer, began in 1989. Survived by husband Arthur, three children, and six grandchildren.

Meredith Tax ’64, of New York City, on Sept. 25. A second-wave feminist who co-founded the Bread and Roses collective and the New York Radical Feminists, she was involved in labor movements and protests against the Vietnam War, and wrote about the suffragettes, class conflict, and social change. Survived by a son.

Walter A. Wolf, GSAS MA’64, PhD’67, of Junius, New York, on Sept. 9. Beloved for the twinkle in his eye and his robust wit, he was a professor of biochemistry and computer science for more than 50 years at several schools, including the Rochester Institute of Technology; a co-recipient of Israel’s Wolf Prize in Agriculture; and an award-winning thespian. Survived by wife Doris, two daughters, and five grandchildren.

Judith Zuckerman Medoff, GSAS PhD’66, of St. Louis, on Sept. 28. A professor of biology at Saint Louis University, she was known for her kind, humble nature; Bronx pedigree; insatiable intellectual curiosity; and passion for art, singing, and charitable work. Survived by two sons and four grandchildren.

Gerald Klotzkin, GSAS MA’67, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, on Aug. 3, 2022. A nuclear physicist at Argonne National Laboratory, Gerald was a strong supporter of civil liberties, national parks, and environmental organizations, and enjoyed showing others the beauty of the natural world, particularly Wyoming’s Table Mountain. Survived by six sons, 16 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Enid Young ’67, of Berkeley, California, on Oct. 5. A psychoanalyst and educator who inspired others to live honestly and courageously, she was a practicing Jew and a Buddhist practitioner in the school of Thich Nhat Hanh. Survived by her twin sister.

Allan S. Kohrman, GSAS MA’69, of Newton, Massachusetts, on Oct. 13. A longtime professor of American history and literature, he entertained his students with labor songs and groan-worthy puns; valued strong opinions; and loved classical music, sports history, fine food, and art cinema. Survived by wife Carolyn and a son.