Shefra (Gofman) Poberezhskaya of Boston passed away on August 25, 2026. She was 96 years old.

Born in Kazakhstan in 1930, Sefra was a long-time accomplished geologist. She spent many years studying mineral deposits in the former Soviet Union and sharing her findings at various universities. She came to this country in 1990 and went on to teach herself the English language. In her spare time, she enjoyed using the internet and technology for research purposes and to find out the news of the world. Although she had no children of her own, she helped raise her nieces and nephews and was like a grandmother to their children.

Shefra was the dear and devoted wife of the late Mara. Cherished daughter of the late Ilya and Lyubov Gofman. She is survived by several loving extended family members. 

Relatives and friends are invited to gather at Kfoury Keefe Funeral Home 8 Spring St. (at the corner of Centre St) West Roxbury, Friday, August 28, 2026 at 9 a.m. Shefra's gravside service will be held at 10 a.m. at Shara Tfila Cemetery 778 Baker St. West Roxbury, where she will be laid to rest with her beloved Mara.