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dedication and contribu-
tions to the plant processes.
Naomi’s co-workers remem-
ber her contagious smiles,
frequent spirited laughter and
treasured friendships.
Naomi always had a pos-
itive outlook on everything,
took pride in her children, her
work and her family. She was
a kind, gentle and generous
woman, who lived her life
with joy until the very end;
though her passing leaves an
empty hole in the world, she
remains forever alive in the
hearts of her family, friends
and acquaintances.
She is survived by her hus-
band, Robert; children, Sofia,
Samuel and Emma; mother,
Dr. Lorraine Goldberg (née
Freedman); sister, Rachel
Goldberg Jacobsen; and
brother, Adam Goldberg.
A celebration of Naomi’s
life will be scheduled in the
near future. In lieu of flow-
ers, consider a donation
to the American Cancer
Society or Crohn’s and Colitis
Foundation.
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 under-
graduate degree and received
his medical degree from
University of Michigan, where
he also completed his residen-
cy 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 fami-
ly: 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. Brad
and Samanda Sandler, 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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