Elaine Sobel

Elaine Sobel of Monroe Township, NJ, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, at the age of 102.

Born in Newark, NJ, Elaine was the daughter of Rose and Charles Drazin. She was raised there and attended Weequahic High School. She went on to attend the Barbizon School. Elaine married Saul Snepar in 1948. They moved to Irvington, NJ and then to Springfield, NJ where she raised her family.

Elaine was a founding member of Temple Sharey Shalom in Springfield, NJ. She served on the board and went on to become a religious educator and Principal of the religious school. She had a strong presence at the synagogue, and educated students in Judaism for many years. She is still fondly remembered by her students.

Elaine was known for her kindness, wisdom and advice. Everyone wanted to be her friend or share in her company.

Elaine was married to Saul Snepar for 27 years until he died in 1975. She married Aaron Sobel in 1985. She subsequently moved to Roseland, NJ. Aaron Sobel passed away in 2006.

When Elaine gave up driving at age 92, she moved to Monroe Village in Monroe, NJ. There she was active on the board, ran discussion groups, called bingo and had many friends and card groups.

Elaine was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her greatest joy was from her family.

Elaine is survived by her son Richard Snepar (Barbara), her daughter Beth Jurista (Steven), loving grandchildren Jeremy (Nicole), Rory Snepar (Jennifer), Dale Snepar, and Casey Snepar (Rebecca), Michael Jurista (Stefanie), and Danielle Kulig (Brian). She is blessed by her great grandchildren Haley and Eli Jurista, Zack and Hanna Kulig, Sofia, Ava, Sebastian, Dylan, Penelope, London, Eliza and Joni Snepar. She was predeceased by her brother Marvin Drazin and sister-in-law Thebe.

Elaine's life was a model of joy, devotion, resolution and integrity. While we mourn her passing we celebrate a life well lived. She made an excellent Martini. She was our matriarch. She will be greatly missed but her spirit will remain in the hearts of all who loved her.

Funeral services will be held 12:30PM, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Beth Israel Cemetery, 1098 Woodbridge Center Drive, Woodbridge, NJ. Shiva will be observed at the home of Richard and Barbara Snepar on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 5pm-8pm and at the home of Beth and Steven Jurista on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 5pm-8pm.

Professional services entrusted to Crabiel Parkwest Funeral Chapel of New Brunswick, NJ. Please visit www.crabielparkwest.com to sign the online guestbook.