Bell, Marilyn

Vestal, NY

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marilyn Bell, age 83, who departed this world on Monday, June 22, 2026, at home, surrounded by her devoted children.

Marilyn’s life was a testament to love, family, and community. Predeceased by her parents, Bernard and Goldie (Flint) Bograd, her sister Barbara Bograd, and her beloved husband, Nathan Bell, Marilyn built a life full of love, friendship, volunteerism, activism, and, most of all, family.

Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Marilyn moved to the greater Binghamton area and raised her three children, David Bell, Gary Bell, and Rachel (Bell) Fineman. She worked in the advertising department of the Press & Sun Bulletin, where she was known for her remarkable spirit and dedication. After retiring from the newspaper, Marilyn dedicated herself to giving to the community. She ran the gift wrap campaign for Hadassah, volunteered at Chabad, and sat on the executive boards of both Beth David Synagogue and Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton, just to name a few of her accomplishments.

Marilyn was more than a pillar of the local Jewish community. She had a knack for making friends, she loved to laugh, and she had a zest for life. Her greatest joy came in the form of her children and grandchildren, whom she adored. Marilyn is survived by her devoted children: David Bell, Gary Bell, and Rachel and Michael Fineman; her beloved sisters, Joyce Bograd and Suzanne Gilstein; and her treasured grandchildren: Samira (and Erica), Alex, Nosson, Reuven, Gabe, Shaya, and Yonah.

Funeral services for Marilyn will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 12:00 pm, at Beth David Synagogue, located at 39 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905. Following this, a graveside service will take place on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02888.

Shiva will start at Mishkon Tfiloh, 203 Summit Ave, Providence, RI 02906 immediately after the burial, as family and friends gather to share memories and honor her remarkable life. Shiva will be held in two additional locations:

• Marilyn’s home in Vestal on Thursday June 25, 2026 from 8:00-10:00 p.m., and will continue there on Friday from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m., and Monday, June 29, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Her daughter’s home in Passaic, NJ on Sunday, June 28, 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m., and Monday, June 29, 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that contributions be made in Marilyn’s memory to Beth David Synagogue, 39 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905, as an expression of her enduring spirit within the community she cherished.

Marilyn F. Bell will be dearly missed and forever remembered for her warmth, wisdom, humor, and love. May her memory be a blessing to all who knew her

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