Dorothy Demby
Dorothy Demby passed away on November 14, 2025, at the age of 97. Her service was held on November 17 at New Montefiore Cemetery in West Babylon, NY.
A native of New York City, Mrs. Demby worked in the entertainment business as the personal secretary to singer Johnny Desmond.
Mrs. Demby and her husband Robert lived in central Florida in the 1960s, where Mrs. Demby held administrative and office managerial roles, including with Boeing at the Kennedy Space Center.
After her husband’s death, Mrs. Demby moved to Las Vegas, Nev., before relocating to Denver in 2013 to be closer to family.
“A consummate storyteller, she could easily talk to anyone, particularly when bragging about her favorite topic, her family,” Mrs. Demby’s family said.
Survivors are children Sandra (Ces) Shaw, Alan Demby and Steven (Faye) Demby; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Contributions may be made to National Jewish Health.
Dr. Bruce Dinner
Denver native and US Navy veteran Bruce Dinner passed away on November 8, 2025. He was 83. A service was held on November 11 at Rose Hill Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Steven Foster. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Born on February 7, 1945, Dr. Dinner graduated from East Denver High School and went on ROTC scholarships to CSU and University of Nebraska, earning degrees in dentistry and orthodontics.
During his post-graduate service with the US Navy, Dr. Dinner served his tour of duty as the dentist in Danang, Vietnam, 1966-1967. Dr. Dinner later established his orthodontic practice in Wheat Ridge.
Dr. Dinner was married to the late Bernice Dinner for more than 50 years before her passing in June, 2020.
Dr. Dinner held leadership positions at BMH-BJ.
“He was the shofar blower for the High Holidays for many years, astounding many a congregant with his legendary Tekiah Gedolah,” his family said.
“Bruce showed his love for his family and friends with overwhelming generosity, support, authority and his always-thoughtful expertise.”
Survivors are children Alec (Inbal) Dinner and Tara (Larry) Kaplan; and grandchildren Teva (Andrew) Creppel, Raya Kaplan, Jonah Kaplan and Miles Dinner.
Contributions may be made to Support the Niv Nirel Center for progressing combat related trauma.
Shirley Polokoff
Denver native Shirley Polokoff died on December 20. She was 95. A service was held on December 22 at Mt. Nebo Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Born in 1930 in Denver, Shirley married Gerald Polokoff in 1949. They raised three daughters while living in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, before returning to Denver.
In 1973, the Polokoff family moved to Southern California, where they lived for 17 years. In 1988, they relocated to Colorado Springs.
Mr. and Mrs. Polokoff were married for 65 years prior to Mr. Polokoff’s passing in April, 2014.
Mrs. Polokoff was a lifetime member of B’nai B’rith and was deeply committed to her Jewish faith, her family said.
Survivors are daughters Stefanie (Gary) Newmann, Andi (Bob) Leopoldus and Robin (Gary) Patterson; five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
