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Thursday, June 5, 2025
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Thursday, June 5, 2025
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WORCESTER – Isabell “Issy” (Shnider) Sreiberg, age 96, died peacefully at home on Monday, June 2nd, 2025, comforted by the loving presence of her family. Issy was born in Boston, the daughter of Charles and Edith (Isveck) Shnider.
She was raised in Dorchester, eventually moving to Worcester in 1950 after marrying Morty, the love of her life. Together they raised their children as active members of Congregation Beth Israel where Issy served as President of the Sisterhood. She also served as the President of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Jewish Healthcare Center and was a member of the Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary. A lifetime member of Hadassah, she was also active on the board of Bet Shalom, at one time as its Board Secretary. She was a dedicated member of Pioneer Women and held offices there for many years. A lover of music, Issy was involved with the Boston Conservatory of Music and was active in Yiddish Theater in her early years. Issy found great joy in singing as was a member of the Beth Israel choir for many years.
Issy will be lovingly missed and remembered by her devoted husband of 76 years, Morton “Morty” Sreiberg of Worcester; she was the cherished mother of Jeffrey Sreiberg , daughter-in-law Debbie and grandson David of New Market, Ontario, Canada, and Cheryl Vati Sreiberg and her partner John Dearie of Worthington, MA, and step-granddaughter Brynne Dearie of Costa Rica; her brother, Norman Shnider of Canton, MA; and many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her brother, David Shnider. Issy’s family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation for the compassionate care and dedication of her caregivers.
Family and friends will gather to honor Issy’s life at a Funeral Service at11:00 AM on Thursday, June 5th at Congregation Beth Israel, 15 Jamesbury Drive, Worcester. Interment will follow at Holy Society Cemetery, Havana Road, Leicester. Arrangements are in the care of Miles Funeral Home of Holden. Memorial Observances will be announced.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to Congregation Beth Israel, 15 Jamesbury Drive, Worcester, MA 01609 (www.bethisraelworc.org).
Thursday, June 5, 2025
12:30 - 1:30 pm (Eastern time)
Holy Society Cemetery - Leicester
Thursday, June 5, 2025
11:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
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