Rosette Steinberg
Centenarian and Denver native Rosette Steinberg passed away on October 11, 2025, one month shy of her 101st birthday. A service was held on October 16 at Rose Hill Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Born in November, 1924, Mrs. Steinberg (née Wedgle) was a first-generation American and Coloradan. She grew up on Denver’s West Side, attended Cheltenham Elementary, Lake Junior High and North High School.
Graduating from high school in 1943, Rosette and Harold Steinberg were married at the Hebrew Educational Alliance on Dec. 31, 1944, after Mr. Steinberg’s military service in WW II concluded. Mr. Steinberg passed away in May, 2013.
“She wore his Star of David so he’d be close to her heart, never taking it off, until she passed 12 years later,” Mrs. Steinberg’s family said.
“She loved him fiercely and always talked about how handsome he was and how lucky she was that he was hers.”
While in WW II, Mr. Steinberg was a decorated pilot in the US Army Air Corps. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal, and was part of the 15,000 solders who crossed the Atlantic to Normandy beach on June 6, 1944.
Once her children were born, Mrs. Steinberg worked in Denver Public Schools in administrative roles until she retired in her mid-80s.
“She was happiest when she was busy and she remained active physically, mentally, socially and spiritually her whole life,” her family said.
“Observing Judaism was extremely important to her and she remained closely connected to the community, particularly Beth Joseph and then ‘BJ-BMH,’ as she called it.
“She loved going to the movies, theater, dinners, going to see her Denver Broncos play and playing Rumikub. She was a voracious reader, kept up on the news and never missed doing the puzzles published in the newspaper.”
Survivors are children Cary Steinberg, Jay (Christine Anderson) Steinberg and Jimmy (Tracie) Steinberg; grandchildren Jared (Jacqueline Sene) Steinberg, Devin (Justin Cline) Steinberg, Max Steinberg and Adam Steinberg; and great-grandchildren Braxton Cline, Henley Cline, Valerie Steinberg and Omar Sene.
“She was an incredible matriarch, teaching us all how to live and love fully,” her family said.
Contributions may be made to BMH-BJ or Hadassah.
Eugene Heller
Native Denverite Eugene “Gene” Heller died on December 12, 2025 at the age of 90. Funeral services were held December 14 at Feldman Mortuary, followed by interment at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Active with B’nai Havurah, Dr. Heller was born April 18, 1925 and was raised in an Orthodox home. He joined the US Navy, which enabled him to attend college and medical school at University of Colorado, where he later became a professor of surgery.
Dr. Heller graduated from medical school in 1949 and served as a physician aboard the USS Repose during the Korean War.
A urologist, Dr. Heller spent the bulk of his career at Rose Hospital. He became its longest-serving chief of staff, earning the trust and respect of colleagues and patients.
An outdoor enthusiast and gifted athlete, Dr. Heller loved skiing, hiking, biking, mountain climbing and playing tennis and golf.
Dr. Heller married Marilyn Safran in 1949; the couple later divorced and in 1973 he married Lily Appelman.
Dr. Heller is survived by wife, Lily; brother Stuart (Judy) Heller; daughters Linda (Alan) Treibitz, Judy (Mark Muller) Heller, Audrey Heller, Jennifer Heller and Terry (Jon Perlman) Schwartz; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
John Wasserman
Longtime Denver resident John Wasserman died on December 13, 2025. Funeral services were held on December 15 at Feldman Mortuary with interment at Emanuel Cemetery.
A graduate of Colorado College, Mr. Wasserman, a Missouri native, studied law at St. Louis University and clerked on the Missouri Supreme Court.
In 1982, Mr. Wasserman married Esther Starrels; they were a couple for 43 years until Mr. Wasserman’s death.
Mr. Wasserman volunteered his time and expertise with many local organizations, including Kent Denver and Stanley British Primary, B’nai Havurah and Urban Peak.
A lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan, Mr. Wasserman also loved reading, traveling, biking, cooking and hosting family and friends.
Mr. Wasserman is survived by wife Esther; children Emily (Cameron Wiggin) Wasserman and Danny Wasserman; two granddaughters; and sister Mary (Richard) Weinstock.
Donations may be made to Camp Nebagamon “KTFB Campaign” or Urban Peak.
