Lasting Memories

Leslie Zwiebel
Nov. 17, 1947-Jan. 28, 2026
Menlo Park, California

Leslie Fred Zwiebel, of Menlo Park, died at his home on January 28 after several years of declining health. He was 78. Les was born on November 17, 1947, in New York City to Bernice (Sebelsky) and Arthur Zwiebel. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Leta Jane Zwiebel, in 2020, and by his stepson, John King, in 2024. He is survived by stepsons Stephen King and Aaron King of California, and his sister, Ronni Hoover of Middleton, Massachusetts.

Les had a great zest for life, and relished many passions, some of which he was able to enjoy until his final days—in particular, lots of good food and classic rock music.

A self-described “vintage gear admirer, operator, collector and restorer” of ham radios since his youth, he was active in numerous ham radio groups, and amassed an extraordinary collection of radio equipment, gear, magazines and literature. He used his call sign, WB6ORZ ("Old Radio Zealot”), on his license plate, email addresses and personal cards.

Education was critically important to Les. He graduated from Mepham HS in North Bellmore NY in 1965, earned his BA from the University of Pittsburg in 1969, an MS Ed from Northeastern University in Boston in 1970, and his PhD in Psychology from the California Graduate Institute in 1990.

A licensed Marriage, Family and Child Counselor since 1976 and a licensed psychologist since 1993, he helped countless clients over his decades of clinical practice until his retirement in 2024.

Enjoyment of his last years was made possible by the loving, devoted services of many friends and caregivers, among whom Maricela Guevara, Betsy Cozart and Rocky Amansec deserve special mention. His days were also brightened by the delightful companionship of Barbara “Babs” Gildersleeve, the spiritual support of special friends Timothy Connor and Laurel Leone, and by the abiding devotion and presence of his stepson, Steve.