Leah Niederman, 67

RIVERSIDE - Leah Niederman, of Riverside, a retired executive officer to the provost of Brown University, died Sept. 14.

Born in New York City, a daughter of the late Albert and Elisabeth (Kappel) Niederman, she had been a resident of Rhode Island for more than 30 years.

Ms. Niederman received her bachelor’s degree from City College of New York and her master’s degree from the University of Rhode Island.

She was a member of the World Affairs Council, Temple Emanu-El, and the Jewish Seniors Agency, and was a volunteer at Miriam Hospital.

She is survived by her brothers; Nicholas Niederman of New York City and Carl Niederman of Brooklyn, N.Y., many close friends, and her four precious cats.

Contributions in her memory may be made to The Nature Conservancy, Attn: Treasurer, 4245 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 100, Arlington, Va. 22203