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Mrs. Jaya “Julia” Salinsky, 85, formerly of Orlando, Florida and of Mint Hill, Virginia passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, surrounded by her family following a brief illness. Mrs. Salinsky was born May 10, 1938, in Havana, Cuba to the late Leon and Sarah (Erdsnecker) Stelcner. She was a former member of Sholom Aleichem. She and her husband, Norman Salinsky of blessed memory, moved to the Orlando area in 2002 from Miami, Florida.

Mrs. Salinsky is survived by her devoted children, son, Steven (Eileen) Salinsky of Fairfax, Virginia, and daughter, Cynthina (Aaron) Thrasher of Charlotte, North Carolina; and beloved grandchildren — Kevin Salinsky, Sarah Thrasher, Deirdre Salinsky, Kian Salinsky and Aaron Reise.

Graveside Services for Mrs. Salinsky were held at Beth Israel Cemetery (9302 Morton Jones Road, Gotha, FL) with Rabbi Arnold Siegel of Jewish Family Services officiating. May she rest in peace and may her memory always be blessing.

Services entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, 933 Lee Road, Suite 101, Orlando, Florida 407-599-1180.