Marvin Meyers
US Army Air Corps veteran Marvin Lee Meyers died on November 10, 2025, at 95. A service was held on November 13 at Mt. Nebo Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
A native of Chicago, Ill., Mr. Meyers dropped out of high school at age 17 to join the military. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps while stationed at Lowry Air Base in Denver.
In the military, Mr. Meyers earned a GED. After his military service, he earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in special education and administration at DU.
Mr. Meyers began taught special education in DPS, then developed community programs for the handicapped.
He was chief of the Division of Mental Retardation for the State of Colorado and Commissioner of State Services for the Developmentally Disabled in Pennsylvania’s northeast.
Upon retiring, Mr. Meyers returned to Colorado, where he dedicated himself to veterans’ affairs. He was president of the United Veterans Committee of Colorado and an unpaid lobbyist at the State Legislature. His contributions were recognized by Gov. John Hickenlooper with the proclamation of “Marvin Meyers Day.”
He was president of B’nai B’rith chapters in Denver and in Scranton, Penn., ancommander of Jewish War Veterans Post 344.
Survivors are children Andrea Lee Meyers, Joel Stuart (Deborah Goldman) Meyers and Jackie Meyers; and grandchildren Jeremy Alexander Meyers and Jarryd Andrew Meyers.
Contributions may be made to B’nai B’rith of Colorado, Hadassah or the United Veterans Coalition of Colorado Foundation.
Dr. Martin Gelman
Dr. Martin Gelman, who was recently honored by Jewish Family Service of Utah, died Jan. 1, 2026. He was 86. A service was held Jan. 4 at Temple Har Shalom in Park City, Utah, followed by a private burial. Wasatch Lawn Mortuary handled the arrangements.
Born Jan. 26, 1939 in Philadelphia, Dr. Gelman attended Temple University. Shortly after graduating medical school, he met his future wife Sheila on a blind date. They remained a couple for 60 years, until his passing.
Dr. Gelman was a captain in the US Air Force. Stationed at Hill AFB in Ogden, Utah, he and his wife discovered their love of hiking and skiing.
In 1971, they moved to Salt Lake City where Dr. Gelman worked as a radiologist. He wrote a book on skeletal radiology.
Dr. Gelman was president of the United Jewish Federation of Utah.
He was always up for an adventure and traveled the world, visiting more than 90 countries.
Survivors include Dr. Gelman’s wife Sheila; daughters Lisa (Matthew Kenigsberg) Gelman and Stephanie (Peter Moskowitz) Gelman; son Andrew (Rosie Lenehan) Gelman; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sister Marlene Greenspan.
Contributions may be made to JFS Utah, Utah Jewish Federation or Huntsman Cancer Institute.
Judith Berlinger
Colorado native Judith Ann Berlinger passed away on December 9, 2025, at 79. A service was held at Temple Emanuel on December 15. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Born on February 1, 1946, Ms. Berlinger attended George Washington High School and received a bachelor’s degree in drama from CSU. She married and had two children, Anthony and Christina.
Ms. Berlinger studied computer science at DU, and built a career as a systems administrator and senior executive. She later earned a master’s degree in psychology from Lesley College.
Ms. Berlinger was an active member of Temple Emanuel. In 1998 she met Donald Handler.
A noted artist, Ms. Berlinger exhibited her work in oils, acrylics and photography throughout the region. Her pieces were sought after by collectors.
Survivors are Ms. Berlinger’s son Anthony; and grandchildren Orion, Nicholas and Giana.
Contributions may be made to the Judith A. Berlinger revocable trust, c/o Budman Law.
