Pamela Platt (Straus)
November 19, 1957 — June 8, 2026
Services
Funeral Service
DirectionsTuesday, June 9, 2026
2:30 PM
Sol Levinson's Chapel
8900 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
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Pamela Platt (nee Straus), of Owings Mills, Maryland, passed away on Monday, June 8th, 2026, at the age of 68. She is survived by her devoted husband, Dr. Jeffrey Platt; beloved children, Michael (Channy) Platt, David Platt (Rabbi Ariel Greenberg-Platt) and Dr. Kevin (Dr. Sarah) Platt; beloved siblings, Judy (Michael) Finifter, and Alan (Lynn) Straus; cherished sibings-in-law, Marc (Julie) Platt and Wendy (Scott) Newberger; and her adored grandchildren, Elisheva, Devorah, Naphtali, Michal, Rivka, Hailey, Ian, Ellie, Jacob, and Noah Platt. She was predeceased by her parents Marion and Walter Straus.
Pam Platt’s life was defined by service, leadership and love. She touched generations of people through her devotion to her Judaism, the Jewish community and most importantly to her family. From those who were inspired by her leadership to those who experienced first hand her kindness with her always smiling face and positive attitude, Pam was a pillar of strength, a source of wisdom and a wellspring of unconditional love. Yet her greatest gift was the way she made others feel-seen, cared for and uplifted. To her family and friends she was a steady source of strength and wisdom, to her community she was a trusted leader and a devoted advocate always exuding an unwavering sense of compassion. Her patients experienced her gentle touch, her warm smile and never ending engaging conversations. Her legacy will live on in the countless lives she enriched. She was and always will be a true woman of valor.
Services at Sol Levinson's Chapel, 8900 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208, on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, at 2:30 pm. Interment Chevra Ahavas Chesed Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to Krieger Schechter Day School, The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore-Teen Initiative, or Chizuk Amuno Congregation. The family will be in mourning at 2 Stream Court, Owings Mills, MD 21117, on Tuesday beginning at 6:30pm. Evenings: Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 6:30 pm-8:30pm. Afternoons: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 1pm-4pm. Evening services on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday at 7pm, and morning services Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Monday (Orthodox minyan) at 7:30am and Sunday at 9 a.m.
Kashrut observed.
Pam Platt’s life was defined by service, leadership and love. She touched generations of people through her devotion to her Judaism, the Jewish community and most importantly to her family. From those who were inspired by her leadership to those who experienced first hand her kindness with her always smiling face and positive attitude, Pam was a pillar of strength, a source of wisdom and a wellspring of unconditional love. Yet her greatest gift was the way she made others feel-seen, cared for and uplifted. To her family and friends she was a steady source of strength and wisdom, to her community she was a trusted leader and a devoted advocate always exuding an unwavering sense of compassion. Her patients experienced her gentle touch, her warm smile and never ending engaging conversations. Her legacy will live on in the countless lives she enriched. She was and always will be a true woman of valor.
Services at Sol Levinson's Chapel, 8900 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208, on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, at 2:30 pm. Interment Chevra Ahavas Chesed Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to Krieger Schechter Day School, The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore-Teen Initiative, or Chizuk Amuno Congregation. The family will be in mourning at 2 Stream Court, Owings Mills, MD 21117, on Tuesday beginning at 6:30pm. Evenings: Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 6:30 pm-8:30pm. Afternoons: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 1pm-4pm. Evening services on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday at 7pm, and morning services Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Monday (Orthodox minyan) at 7:30am and Sunday at 9 a.m.
Kashrut observed.
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