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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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