Esther Gluskin, age 91, of Mount Dora, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2017, at her residence. She was born in Manhattan on Nov. 1, 1925, the daughter of the late Max and Rose Popkin Blatt. Esther earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education and pursued a teaching career. On May 8, 1948, she married Dr. Samuel Gluskin. They relocated to the Orlando area in 1997. Dr. Gluskin passed away on July 23, 2003, after more than 55 years of marriage.

Esther is survived by her son, Joseph (Pilar) Gluskin of Brandon, Fla.;, and daughters, Annette Gluskin (Ron Habin) of Orlando, Gloria Gluskin (Kenneth Gura) of Apopka and Barbara (Paul) Haverly of Mount Dora. She is also survived by five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; and her brother, Bernard Blatt of Brooklyn.

Arrangements entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel. 640 Lee Road, Orlando 32810. 407-599-1180.