Steven Zeitlin

Steven Zeitlin of Newton, MA, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026.

Born on April 26, 1947, in Chicago, IL, Steve was a clinical psychologist who worked with families, couples, and adolescents. He will be remembered as sensitive and funny, and as an extremely caring person who loved traveling, hiking, current events, playing and watching sports, and spending time with his family.

Steve leaves behind his beloved wife, Paula Zeitlin; his children, Rebecca (Zeitlin) Zash and Sarah Zeitlin Miehe; their spouses, Teresa Zash and Owen Miehe; as well as his late son, David Zeitlin. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Damian and Theo Zash, and Ava and Juliette Miehe. Steven leaves behind loving sister-in-law’s, brother-in-law’s, as well as beloved nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at Temple Shalom of Newton on Wednesday, April 29, at 10:30 a.m., and will be livestreamed (https://www.templeshalom.org/livestream).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Steve’s memory may be made to:
Jewish Healthcare Center, Worcester, MA (https://www.jhccenter.org/make-a-donation/)
NPR (https://donate.wbur.org/secure/give)
International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (https://www.ippnw.org/donate)