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Written by her daughter, Jacqueline Dubowsky Irma Dubowsky (née Manecofsky) passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, of natural causes at her home at Allegro, in Winter Park, Fla. She was 98. Irma was born on Nov. 15, 1925, in Dorchester, Mass., the first child of Joseph and Bella Manecofsky (née Linsky). Irma loved fashion, and she continued to dress impeccably all her life. Even at 98 she still dressed for dinner every night, put on make-up, and had her hair and nails done every week. Irma h... Full story
Mrs. Edith Fenster, 94, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at her Lake Mary home following a brief illness. Mrs. Fenster was born May 22, 1929, in New York, New York to the late Abraham & Bella (Lifschitz) Krochek. She and her husband, Charles Fenster of blessed memory, moved to the Orlando area in 1959 from New York. Mrs. Fenster is survived by her devoted sons, Mark (Lynn) Fenster of Longwood, Florida and Bruce Fenster of Massapequa, New York; and brother, Barney Krochek of Long Island, New York. Funeral Services for Mrs. Fenster were held... Full story
Written by the family Mr. Melvin Bernstein, 87, passed away peacefully Friday, April 12, 2024, at his Mount Dora, Florida home following a brief illness. Mr. Bernstein was born Oct. 21, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Harold and Sabina (Kaplan) Bernstein of blessed memory. He was the owner of Melcolor Labs and a United States Army veteran. Mr. Bernstein is survived by his wife Elaine (Nadler) Bernstein of Mount Dora, Florida; daughter, Melanie (Danny) Hirschberger of Sorrento, Florida;... Full story
Written by the family Philip Fleishman, 58, of Orlando, Florida, entered into eternal rest Monday, April 8, 2024. Philip was born July 17, 1965, in Richmond, Virginia, son of Audrey Shipper Fleishman and the late Herman “Sandy” Fleishman of blessed memory. He was a graduate of University of South Carolina and the owner of Fleishman and Associates accounting firm in Winter Park, Florida. Philip served in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserves. He was a classic car enthusiast, enjoyed playing the guitar but above all he was a devoted family man. Phi... Full story
By her son, Dr. Lane Mercer Claire Mercer, a long-standing Orlando area resident, passed away after a brief illness on April 9, 2024 (1 Nisan 5784). She was 95 years old. Claire was born at the beginning of the Great Depression and spent most of her childhood in Newark, New Jersey. Growing up during the Depression, her childhood was difficult. She would joke that times were so tough her parents could not afford a middle name for her. A graduate of Weehawken High School in Newark, circumstances prevented her from pursuing a career in journalism... Full story
Written by the family Michael Eric Rochkind, 69, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Born May 3, 1954, in Winter Haven, Fla., son of the late George Rochkind and Esther Rochkind; brother of Arthur Rochkind and Carole Rochkind Lieberman. Michael Rochkind lived in Richmond, Virginia for the majority of his childhood. He attended and graduated from Averett College (University) in June of 1975 and married his high school sweetheart, Marci Sue Pinchefsky, June 1, 1975. They lived in Danville, Virginia... Full story
Written by the family Paula Ann Jurin Roth left us on April 15, 2024, at the age of 78. The world has truly lost one of a kind. Paula was born in Portsmouth, Va., on Dec. 21, 1945, to Sareta and Yale Jurin. Growing up in Richmond, her family was always at the center of a large circle of friends… friends who felt more like family. Apart from the happy times spent in Richmond, Paula and her sisters also formed lifelong memories during their summers spent at Camp White Mountain in West Virginia. P... Full story
Zelda Kolodner Siskind passed away on April 22, 2024. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 65 years, Melvin Siskind. For anyone who has ever listened to Zelda's phone answering message, you know that Zelda lives on in the "home of the angels." Zelda, the daughter of Morris and Belle Cohen Kolodner, was born Nov. 27, 1928 in Macon Georgia. She graduated from Miller High School and attended the University of Georgia. Married on Nov. 14, 1948, Zelda and Melvin moved to Sanford where they... Full story
Written by Mike and Helaine Zarek It is with deep sadness that we let you know that our deeply loved father, Arnold Zarek, passed away on April 14, 2024 at the age of 94. Born in 1929 to Herman and Rose of Lafayette, Ind., his favorite subject in school was math and the relatively new technology of radio and electronics. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953, attaining the rank of corporal and entering the Signal Corps (Radio School). He completed his tour of duty at the Pentagon. After... Full story
Written by Susan Zimmon Linda Mayer, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, and a resident of Village on the Green in Longwood, Florida, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the age of 81. Linda was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. She moved to Longwood, Florida after enjoying 65 years living in the mid-Hudson valley in New York. She is survived by her husband, Gary; her children, Susan (Robert) Zimmon and Bill (Melissa) Mayer; as well as her grandchildren - Jessica, Sam, Sabrina, and Melissa. Linda wa... Full story
Written by Maurice Salamy Mr. Maurice Samuel Salamy, 101, of Orlando, Florida passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Advent Health Apopka following a brief illness. Mr. Salamy was born April 4, 1923, in New York, New York to the late Samuel & Suzanne (Haddad) Salamy. He moved to the Orlando area in 1962 and retired as an Electronics Engineer after 22 years with Martin Marietta. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 67 years Sally Salamy who passed away July 26, 2015, at the age of 103. He and his wife Sally have been members of Congregation... Full story
(JTA) – Joseph Lieberman, a longtime senator from Connecticut who as Al Gore's running mate in 2000 became the first Jewish member of a major presidential ticket, died Wednesday. He was 82. A statement sent to former staffers and reported widely said Lieberman had suffered complications from a fall. A moderate - some would say conservative - Democrat turned independent, Lieberman was known for his attempts to build bridges in an increasingly polarized Washington, sometimes losing old friends a...
Mrs. Ronna Jo Hochfelder, 76, of Ocoee, Florida passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Health Central Park Health & Rehab Center, Winter Garden, Florida following a brief illness. Mrs. Hochfelder was born Dec. 13, 1947, in Joliet, Illinois to the late Edward and Charlotte (Brintz) Henry. Mrs. Hochfelder retired as a custom service representative with the Walt Disney Company. She and her late husband, Michael Hochfelder, of blessed memory, moved to the Orlando area in 2002. Mrs. Hochfelder is survived by her devoted and loving daughters,... Full story
Mrs. Dalia Pelli, 84, passed away Friday evening at her Winter Park, Florida home following a long illness which she bravely battled. Dalia was born March 3,1940, in Tel Aviv, Israel to the late Pinchus and Chana (Feldman) Potaznik. Dalia was a retired real estate Investor whose passion and hard work catapulted her to great success at a time when women faced significant hurdles. While working diligently, Dalia also was the backbone of her family, which she took care of with love and dedication.... Full story
(JTA) — Comedian Richard Lewis, who parlayed his neurotic Jewish personality and self-deprecating humor into a 50-year career as a standup and actor, died Wednesday. He was 76. Lewis had been in ill health for a number of years and last April announced that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease two years earlier. Although he considered himself retired as a standup, he appeared again as a regular in the current season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” playing a version of himself in the HBO show created by and starring his childhood friend...
(JTA) — Pearl Berg, thought to be the oldest Jewish person in the world and the third oldest American, died Feb. 1 in Los Angeles. She was 114. A philanthropist active in her local Hadassah chapter, Berg was married for 58 years to Mark Berg, a businessman and investor. He died in 1989. “She maybe had a sip of Sabbath wine but she didn’t drink, she didn’t smoke, she ate sensibly, she had good emotional balance and she clearly had remarkable genes,” Berg’s youngest son, Robert Berg, told the Los Angeles Times. Berg was born Oct. 1, 1909, in In...
Submitted by the family Our wonderful Adrianne Rhea Gerber left us on Feb. 16. 2024, at age 75. She has left behind her daughter Johanna, Brother Randy, beloved nieces and nephews Tayna, Michael, Paul, Katie and Jenessa, and beloved great nieces and nephews Madeline, Abigail, Max and Sam. Everyone who knows her will miss her smile and laughter. Adrianne loved being a mother, tanta and cousin, and treated all with kindness and a big open heart. We hope the memory of her smile and laughter will be a comfort. In lieu of flowers, we ask that... Full story
Mrs. Mariya G. Kantor, 93, Winter Park, Florida passed away Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at AdventHealth Orlando Hospice Care following a brief illness. Mrs. Kantor was born April 8, 1930, in Yukhovichi, Belarus to the late Gerts Meerovish & Esther (Haimovna) Khidekel. Mrs. Kantor is survived by her loving sons, Mikhail Kantor and Igor Vinokur both of Winter Park, Florida. Graveside Service for Mrs. Kantor were held at Congregation Ohev Shalom Cemetery (6034 Old Winter Garden Road, Orlando). Service entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, 933 Lee... Full story
Submitted by the family Leonid Listengarten died on Feb. 20, 2024, at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife, Alvina, his daughter, Julia (son-law, Alex), and two grandchildren, Philip and Frank. Born in Baku (former USSR, now Azerbaijan), Leonid graduated from the Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University as an engineer-geologist, specializing in Hydrogeology, following in the footsteps of his father, Boris Listengarten, whom he greatly respected and admired. From his school days, Leonid... Full story
When Arnold Bierman first saw his future bride, he noted that she was "cute, short and possibly Jewish." Susan Reva Cohen Bierman was definitely cute and short and very Jewish. And although she was short in stature, she was a giant powerhouse in the Jewish community. It was with great sadness, her family announced that Susan, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and known to this community as Susie, passed away peacefully on Feb. 15, 2024, at the age of 84. A granddaughter of... Full story
Mr. Edward Felix Paredes, 63, of Orlando, Florida passed away Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 at Advent Health Orlando following a brief illness. Mr. Paredes was born May 5, 1960, in Washington, D.C. He was a travel agent with American Airlines and is predeceased by his father Felix Paredes of blessed memory. Mr. Paredes is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Elizabeth (Cogan) Paredes of Orlando, Florida; devoted daughter, Jessica Paredes of Nashville, Tennessee; mother; Norma (Aguani) Paredes of Mexico; brother, Arnaldo Paredes of Mexico; sister,... Full story
The Levine family announces the death of Donald Levine. The longevity of his marriage to his wife Harriet indicates his dedication and love of family. He was an avid reader and enjoyed railroad trivia. He instilled in his sons, Harvey and Mark, a strong work ethic stressing the value of hard work, loyalty, and the importance of self-worth. Mr. Donald Levine, 89, Winter Springs, Florida passed away peacefully on Feb. 4, 2024, at HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital, Sanford, Florida following a brief illness. Mr. Levine was born April 29,1934 in... Full story
In loving memory of Jerry Schwartz, age 86, who passed away on Jan. 31, 2024. He was a beloved father to Nancy, David, and Randi, and a cherished grandfather to Quinn, Dylan, Isabella, and Sierra. He is pre-deceased by his loving wife Eileen. Born on March 3, 1937, Jerry’s life unfolded as a vibrant tapestry, from his early days as a professional tap dancer to becoming a show booker in his 20s and 30s. His culinary ingenuity shone through the creation of the renowned Imperial Smoked Meats. Retiring as a medical courier, Jerry’s zest for lif... Full story
Helen Cohen, age 84, of Lake Mary, Fla., passed away on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. Helen was born in New York, Feb. 22, 1939, the first child of Dr. Harry and Rosalie Einhorn. Helen grew up in Dayton, Ohio, and graduated from Fairview High School, later attending Indiana University. She had several jobs over the years, but her passion was performing with Sweet Adelines Gem City Chapter, of which she was a member for over 35 years, and volunteering at Hospice of Dayton. Helen was predeceased by her husband, Bob. She is survived by her children... Full story
Submitted by the family Isabelle "Buddye" Maxine (nee Heyman) Laub, who was a registered nurse, artist, and lifelong volunteer passed away peacefully on Jan. 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was just shy of 98 years old. Buddye was born to Rose and Benjamin Heyman in Newark, N.J. on Feb. 15, 1926. She grew up in Baltimore, MD, graduating from Forest Park High School in 1944. She began her life of service as one the first teenage volunteers at the University of Maryland Hospital.... Full story
