Janis Sabel
Longtime Denver resident Janis Sabel died on March 18, 2026, at the age of 69. A service was held on March 20 at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park in Clearwater, Fla., officiated by Rabbis David Weizman and Danielle Upbin. Heritage Funeral Care made the arrangements.
Born on December 28, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio, Ms. Sabel lived most of her adult life in Denver. She was a Certified Public Accountant. Her family said, “She was known for her efficiency, attention to detail and support of the firm’s clients.”
Ms. Sabel was involved with the Colorado Women’s Group, HEA and was a lifetime member of Hadassah.
“These affiliations reflected her strong connection to her Jewish heritage,” Ms. Sabel’s family said.
“Janis was committed to helping others, particularly in matters related to hearing loss, sharing her experience to support individuals facing the same challenges.”
Ms. Sabel is survived by son Matthew Sabel, siblings Randi Kraus, Louise (Cecil) Aswell and Russ (Susan) Kraus.
Contributions may be made to HEA, Hearing Loss Assn. of America and the Cochlear Implant Awareness Foundation.
Tim Solon
Father Tim Solon, an Episcopal priest with a deep fondness for the Jewish community, died in Casper, Wyo., on Feb. 28, 2026. He was 91 years old.
Born Aug. 25, 1934 in Ohio, Father Solon moved to Wyoming in the early 1960s. He lived and worked in Newcastle, Douglas, Casper and Cheyenne, retiring in 2000, though he continued to minister as a supply priest throughout the state.
Father Tim, as he was known, had an immense fondness and respect for the Jewish people and their faith. He spent countless hours helping to establish the Jewish library at Mt. Sinai Synagogue in Cheyenne and he often attended Shabbat services on Friday evening, so much so that they dedicated a chair just for him in his honor. The synagogue described him as a “great man” in announcing his death.
Father Tim is survived by four children, ten grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Robert Cohn
Denver native Robert “Bob” Cohn passed away on February 22, 2026, at the age of 87. A service was held on February 24 at Temple Emanuel, with interment at Emanuel Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Mr. Cohn was born on May 24, 1938. He graduated from CU in 1960, when he met Diane Singer at the wedding of Mr. Cohn’s brother, Ira. Bob and Diane were married in 1962.
For many years Mr. Cohn worked as an administrator in Denver Public Schools, including at North High School, South High, Thomas Jefferson and Baker Junior High.
In 1977, Mr. Cohn left DPS and began practicing labor law and school administrative law. After retiring from public practice, he served as general counsel for Academy District 20 in Colorado Springs. Mr. Cohn retired from that position at the age of 81.
“He and Diane loved to travel,” his family said.
“Bob was a voracious reader — particularly history, politics and spy thrillers. He was a student of US history and always enjoyed a good conversation (or debate) about US history and democracy.
“Bob was a giant of a man, in stature, in kindness, in compassion, in intellect, in generosity of spirit, and his hearty, infectious and genuine laugh.”
Survivors are Mr. Cohn’s wife Diane; children Lisa (Jeff) Greenspun and Rich (Lisa) Cohn; grandchildren Sydney Greenspun and Avi Cohn; brother Ira (Claudia) Cohn and sister Randi (Sheldon) Sperling.
Contributions may be made to DJDS, The Denver Hospice or Temple Emanuel.
Donald Emerich
Donald Emerich died on March 14, 2026. He was 88. A celebration of life was held in Colorado Springs on March 29 at the home of his daughter, Ellie Emerich Hart, a member of Temple Shalom. Temple Shalom handled the arrangements.
A native of Menasha, Wisc., Mr. Emerich was a US Marine Corps veteran and was employed at the George Banta Publishing Company and the Menasha Corporation in Wisconsin.
Mr. Emerich was predeceased by his wife, Susan Severson Emerich. Survivors are children Ellie (Alec) Emerich Hart, John (Karen) Emerich and Kate (Mike) Emerich Gordon; and grandchildren Jeannie Emerich Keil, Daniel Marmer, Savannah Emerich Caldwell and Peter Max Marmer.
Contributions may be made to the International Crane Foundation and the American Red Cross.
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