Brandeis Magazine

Emily R. Greenberg ’70, of Baltimore, on Sept. 14. Bright and witty, she was the director of the University of Baltimore Law Library for more than 20 years, and enjoyed reading, making jewelry, and supporting her community. Survived by her husband, John W. Sondheim.

Naomi S. Mindlin ’70, of Langhorne, Pennsylvania, on Aug. 22, 2022. She was a member of the José Limón Dance Company; taught and wrote about dance; co-founded the Reconstructionist synagogue Tzedek v’Shalom; and shared her knitting, sewing, and baking creations with loved ones. Survived by husband Stephen and two daughters.

Barbara Hanania ’71, of Lincoln, Massachusetts, on Sept. 12. Starting out as a Brandeis student intern at WGBH-TV, she became one of the first female freelance cinematographers, filming around the globe; she willed her coastal cottage in Maine to the Tides Institute’s StudioWorks Artist-in-Residence Program. Survived by friends and loved ones.

Carroll Lewin, GSAS PhD’71, of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, on Oct. 20. Known for her unflappable poise, she taught for 30 years at the University of Vermont, where she chaired the anthropology department and co-founded the women’s studies program, and wrote about cultural nostalgia, Islam, women and property, and ethnicity and social change. Survived by husband Shallom, two daughters, and two grandchildren.

Atis Folkmanis, GSAS PhD’72, of Berkeley, California, on Sept. 19. After a career in biochemistry, Atis and his wife, Judy, established Folkmanis Puppets, which has sold more than 50 million of Judy’s educational animal puppets. Survived by two sons and four grandchildren.

Richard E. Goldberg ’72, of Short Hills, New Jersey, on Feb. 15, 2022. He had a marketing career in the health and beauty industry, most recently in cosmetics, and was a synagogue services chair, choir member, and prayer leader who loved music, art, travel, and time with his many nieces and nephews. Survived by wife Hilary.

David R. Posner ’73, of South Orange, New Jersey, on Oct. 9. A true child of the 1960s, he was an activist who enjoyed cooking, reading, playing guitar, traveling, and mopping the floor with friends and family while watching “Jeopardy!” Survived by his wife, Lori; his mother; three children; and five grandchildren.

Carl Schultz, GSAS PhD’73, of Franklin, Massachusetts, on Aug. 18, 2022. Carl was a professor of the Old Testament and Hebrew at Houghton College for more than four decades; served in pastoral ministry for more than 65 years; was married to his beloved wife, Annalee, for 56 years; and led 22 trips to the Holy Land. Survived by three children and four grandchildren.

Carol Lider Thrope ’73, of Arlington, Massachusetts, on Oct. 26. A loving free spirit whose energetic nature enriched the lives of others, she was a bird watcher; a runner; and a social worker who helped clients of all ages, from newborns to the elderly. Survived by husband Martin, four children, and eight grandchildren.

Glenn S. Cuyjet ’74, of Southampton, New York, on Oct. 16. A psychotherapist and mentor who saw the light in everyone, Glenn was proud of his Native American and African American heritage, and enjoyed the beach, gardening, historical fiction, and international travel. Survived by wife Roberta, three children, and two grandchildren.

Michele Schurgin Lachman, GSAS MA’74, PhD’75, of Shaker Heights, Ohio, on Aug. 14, 2022. An editor and a big-hearted supporter of liberal causes, Michele was also an amateur scholar of Jewish history and doctrine, a voracious reader who taught English as a second language, and an avid traveler. Survived by husband Roy and a son.

Jody E. Myers ’75, of Los Angeles, on Oct. 1. A professor of religious studies and director of the Jewish studies program at California State University, Northridge, and an oft-published scholar, she is remembered for her integrity; wit; and love for hiking, camping, and rescuing hummingbirds. Survived by husband David Ackerman, three children, and two granddaughters.

Brian Schreiber ’75, of Neenah, Wisconsin, on Aug. 26, 2021. After retiring as a nephrologist, he wrote scholarly articles and textbook chapters; served on the Medical College of Wisconsin board; and enjoyed horseback riding, cooking, and spending time on the water. Survived by two daughters, a stepdaughter, and five granddaughters.

Paula Olinger, GSAS MA’76, PhD’81, of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 17. A teacher for nearly 40 years, most recently at Gettysburg College, she ran a community after-school program in her home, was fascinated by religion, and loved to travel and explore Gettysburg’s history. Survived by two children and two grandchildren.

Edith Agnew, GSAS MFA’78, of Moscow, Idaho, on July 6, 2022. Over the course of her 102 years, Edith worked in the Signal Intelligence Service during World War II; earned a master’s in theater arts at age 59; taught English in China at 66; wrote witty poetry about bad-hair days and Coco Chanel; and enjoyed acting in local theater and caring for animals. Survived by a daughter and a grandson.

Leonard J. Garber ’78, of Newton, Massachusetts, on Sept. 27. Always willing to help others, including his mother in her later years, Leonard was a computer software engineer and entrepreneur, and was deeply devoted to Judaism and the state of Israel. Survived by his brother.