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recipient of the program’s
first Outstanding Student
Award. She practiced dental
hygiene in Ohio and Florida
for 30+ years with pride and
joy.
Sylvia is survived by her
children, Mark Routman
(Terry) of Cleveland, Miss.;
Lloyd Routman (Carol) of
Boynton Beach, Fla.; Gayle
Schwarz of Cleveland,
Ohio; and Brent Routman
(Marucha) of Minneapolis,
Minn. Sylvia was blessed
with 10 grandchildren and
19 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made
to the Immune Deficiency
Foundation, in memory
of Jacqueline Routman
(Sylvia’s granddaughter),
primaryimmune.org.
DENNIS ISRAEL
PENNER, M.D.,
75, passed away
Jan. 19, 2024,
with his
immediate family
at his side in Los Gatos,
Calif.
He was born to Molly and
David Penner on May 16,
1948. Dennis was a loving
son, brother, husband, father
and grandfather. He was a
kind and gentle soul who
will be missed by his family
and friends.
Dennis attended Mumford
High School, Wayne
State University for his
undergraduate degree and
received his medical degree
from University of Michigan,
where he also completed
his residency in internal
medicine.
After 30 years in Michigan,
he made his way to
California and settled in the
Bay Area, where he was a
primary care physician for 45
years. He retired recently as
his health started to decline.
His love of practicing
medicine was matched by
his love of golf, Michigan
sports and his family: his
wife, Jill; their children,
Douglas (Delana), Carolyn,
Dr. Jack (Christine); and
granddaughter, Geneva.
He also leaves behind his
sisters and brothers-in-law,
Sheila and Marty Lederman,
Linda and Dr. Larry Sandler,
Susan and Chuck Chupack.
He will be sadly missed by
nieces and nephews, Ron and
Sheryl Lederman, Diane and
Brian Lonnerstater, Dr. Brian
Sandler, Dr. Joanne and Bill
Stewart, Dr. Barry and Dr.
Elaine Sandler, Brandon
Sandler, Nick and Stephanie
Chupack.
Dennis was the uncle
of the late Dr. Bruce
Sandler and the late Steven
Lederman.
Contributions may be
made to a charity of one’s
choice.
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Serving each family.
Consoling each heart.
For 105 years.