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Geraldine "Geri" Shirley Hiller Maslanik, 89, died on Nov. 29, 2018. She was born March 7, 1929, in the Bronx, New York City. Geri graduated from NYU, where she was inducted into the Hall of Fame. She later received an MBA from Rollins College and taught accounting and other subjects at Jones Business College and Valencia Community College in Orlando for over 20 years, where she was a beloved and inspirational teacher. Geri was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Ted Maslanik, who she met... Full story
Jonathan Aaron Gebaide, son of Rachel and Rob Gebaide of Maitland, was called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, at Congregation Ohev Shalom in Maitland. Jonathan is in the seventh grade at Maitland Middle School. His hobbies and interests include playing basketball, baseball, volleyball, guitar, and chess; rooting for the University of Florida Gators, Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots and Orlando Magic; and playing NBA2K and Fortnight. Sharing in the family's simcha... Full story
Esther (Ester) Arnon, age 90, of Great Neck, New York, passed away on Nov. 29, 2018, at Hospice of the Comforter in Altamonte Springs. She was born in Iran on Nov. 23, 1928, to the late Baruch Karbassi and Shoshana Salimpoor Karbassi. A homemaker, she was the mother of Harry (Karen) Arnon of Longwood and Joseph (Homa) Arnon of Longwood. She was also the mother of Mahin (Albert) Abizadeh of Long Island and Rita Bar-Or of New York City. Esther was privileged to be the grandmother of eleven and great-grandmother of thirteen. She is also survived... Full story
(JTA)-Stan Lee, who as one of the masterminds behind Marvel Comics created such mega-popular comic book franchises as Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk and the X-Men, died early Monday morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was 95. Born Stanley Martin Lieber in 1922, the son of a Romanian-Jewish immigrant father and what he once called a "nice, rather old-fashioned Jewish lady," Lee drew on themes of his childhood to create a series of memorable pulp heroes whose outsider... Full story
William S. Epstein, age 84, of Fern Park, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at Cornerstone Hospice at Orlando Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 8, 1934, in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of the late Aaron and Clara Porten Epstein. Bill was a graduate of the University of Maryland and worked as a statistician for the U.S. Department of Labor. He was an Orlando area resident since 1998, and is survived by his niece Karen M. Berlin (Alan Fischler) and nephew Gregory (Robin) Berlin and his brother-in-law Donald (Dorothy) Berlin. He... Full story
Shelley Weissman, age 86, of Apopka, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at Hospice of the Comforter in Altamonte Springs. Born in Randolph, New York, on Feb. 11, 1932, she was the daughter of the late John and Euphee Brooke Porter. Shelley was a high school graduate and worked as legal stenographer. On Aug. 17, 1972, in New York, she married Herbert Weissman, her husband of more than 46 years who survives her. In December 1979, Shelley and Herb relocated to the Orlando area from New York. They were members of the Congregation of Reform... Full story
Marty “The Big Guy” Francis, age 65, of Winter Springs, passed away on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on July 4, 1953, to Carol Loeb Francis and the late Leonard Francis. In 1961, he relocated to the Orlando area with his family and graduated from Edgewater High School. The family were longtime members of Congregation Ohev Shalom and later, Congregation Beth Am. Marty was, among other things, a well-known radio personality, hosting a weekly show on Cycle Rider Radio – AM540. In addition to his mother, Marty is su... Full story
Sonia Posner Baime (nee Solochek) passed away in Deerfield, Illinois, on Oct. 25, 2018, at the age of 96. She was a resident of Altamonte Springs and Longwood, Florida, from 1989 to 2015. Loving wife of the late Lester D. Posner and the late Abraham H. Baime. Cherished mother of Alan Posner (Karen Zucker) and the late Armand M. Posner. Proud grandmother of Loren Posner. She will also be missed by Abraham’s daughters, Rosanne (Fred) Wickman and Barbara (Mitch) Goodsitt; and their children—Marlena (John Grotans) Goodsitt, Samuel (Danielle) Goo... Full story
Betty Cornman Manis passed away Oct. 24, 2018, at the age of 90. Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, she graduated from Newcomb College with a degree in biology and worked as a researcher. Betty met her husband, Norman, when he visited the city on vacation and they were set up on a blind date. They married soon after and she moved to Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, where she embraced the city as her home. Betty was actively involved in many charitable organizations, including Service League of Fond du Lac, where she served as president. She was... Full story
Jared Dylan Shear, son of Jana and Evan Shear of Longwood, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at Congregation Ohev Shalom in Maitland. Jard is in the seventh grade at Lake Highland Preparatory School where he is a member of the Lake Highland JV golf team and the student council. His hobbies and interests include playing golf and lacrosse, attending Gator games, watching the NY Yankees, playing Xbox and hanging out with his friends. He is also a member of... Full story
Ruth Mogul, age 85, of Maitland, passed away on Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at her residence. A native of Boston, Massachusetts, Ruth was born on May 7, 1933, to the late Hyman and Jenny Chvenka Rich. Ruth and her husband, Max, who survives her, relocated to the Orlando area from Boston in 1959. The family are long-time members of Congregation Ohev Shalom. Ruth was a successful businesswoman, owning a retail knitting store for many years. In addition to her husband, Ruth is survived by her daughters, Janet (Tracy) King of Orlando and Lynda Mogul of... Full story
Submitted by the family Helen Moskowitz, age 93, of Miami and formerly of Orlando, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018. She was born on March 4, 1925, in Bronx, New York, to William and Kate Schoenberg. Her husband of 54 years, Arthur, predeceased her in 2006. Her brother, Julian Schoenberg, passed away in 1993. Helen was a retired L.P.N.; member of Congregation Ohev Shalom; Life Member of Hadassah; member of Chevrah Kadisha of Central Florida. She was also a member of the Bikur Cholim Committee of Ohev visiting patients in hospitals and nurs... Full story
Jean Rhubin, age 69, of Ocoee, passed away on Oct.12, 2018, at Cornerstone Hospice at Orlando Regional Medical Center. Jean was born on Jan. 18, 1949, in Troy, New York, to the late John and Dolrus Golden. She received her bachelor’s degree from Albany State University and her master’s degree from SUNY. For many years she worked as a Registered Nurse. On May 24, 1970, in Schenectady, she married Robert M. Rhubin, her husband of over 48 years who survives her. In 2002, Jean and Bob relocated to Clermont from New York and joined Congregation Sin... Full story
Neil Currier, age 55, of Sanford, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. Neil was born in Newport, Wales, United Kingdom, on June 8, 1963, to Bryan and Joan Currier. He earned a degree Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and was a commercial airline pilot. Neil relocated to the Orlando area in 2008 from Los Angeles where he was a founding member of the Airline Pilots Association for Jet Blue Airlines. He is survived by his wife, Renee, whom he married on Jan. 31, 2009, and his two children, Christopher and Ava. He is also survived by his... Full story
Renee M. Fischer, age 88, of Orlando, passed away on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, at Orlando Regional Medical Center. She was born in Brooklyn on March 10, 1933, to the late Alexander and Ida (Irene) Beck Zuckman. On March 8, 1959, in Brooklyn, she married Calvin Fischer, her husband of nearly 60 years, who survives her. Renee held several different positions during her working career, however, she is remembered with great fondness by the faculty, staff and students of Yeshiva Har Torah in New York. In January 2015, she and her family relocated to... Full story
Marilyn B. Frankel, age 70, of Celebration, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, at her residence. A native of Brooklyn, New York, she was born on Oct.13, 1947. Marilyn received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the former Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, now New York University School of Engineering. A computer analyst, Marilyn retired from NYNEX (now Verizon) and entered into a business partnership with her dear friend and colleague, Carl Gehr. They worked together for a number of years as consultants in the computer industry pre... Full story
Submitted by his wife, Linda Kwastel Bernard (Bernie) Kwastel, 76, passed away on Sept. 30, 2018. He was born in the Bronx, N.Y. to Rubin and Fayette (Breznick) Kwastel on Dec. 31, 1941. He was married for 53 years to Linda (Hirsch) Kwastel, who survives him, and has one son, Bradley (Jessica). Bernie was in sales most of his life. He served in the Air Force, and in New York, he was a long-standing member of the order of Oddfellows. Bernie was an avid stamp collector who loved cruising and visiting different countries. He read constantly and... Full story
Sara Rose Schenkel and her brother Avi Benjamin Schenkel, the children of Mark Schenkel and Jodi Rubin of Orlando, Fla., will be called to the Torah as b'nai mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at Congregation Ohev Shalom in Maitland. Sara and Avi are in the seventh grade at College Park Middle School where they are both members of the International Baccalaureate program, symphonic band and on the Principal's Honor Roll. Sara enjoys playing piano and trombone, rowing as a member of the Lake... Full story
Toby Gaterbaum, age 88, of Altamonte Springs, passed away on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, at Florida Hospital Winter Park. A native of Poland, she immigrated to the United States and lived in New York until relocating from Brooklyn to the Orlando area in 1990. Toby was a homemaker and was the widow of the late Jose Gaterbaum who passed away in June 2007, after 56 years of marriage. Toby is survived by her son Dr. Carl Gaterbaum of Maitland, and her daughter, Barbara Kostrin of Altamonte Springs. She is also survived by her sister, Rose Parker, of Ft.... Full story
Geoffrey S. Goldberg, son of Sivan and Howard Goldberg of Debary, Fla., will be call to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5 and 6, 2018, at Congregation Ohev Shalom in Maitland. Geoffrey is in the seventh grade at River Springs Middle School where he is a member of the Lego Robotics Club, Rubik's Cube Club, and the Wind Symphony. He is also a member of COS Kadima and Boy Scout Troop 306. His hobbies and interests include Legos, swimming, Fortnite online games, Dungeon &... Full story
(JNS)-Thousands of people gathered at the Kfar Etzion cemetery just before midnight on Sunday to eulogize and lay to rest Ari Fuld, a 45-year-old father of four living in Judea whose fight against the terrorist who stabbed him earlier in the day earned him acclaim throughout the country as a hero. "You were a good man. I'm not sure how to go on without you," Fuld's wife, Miriam, said at the funeral. "You were always running towards danger instead of away from it, and you never backed down from... Full story
Susan L. Spiwak, age 71, of Orlando, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Cornerstone Hospice at Orlando Health. She was born on Jan. 24, 1947, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Arnold and Evelyn Whitehouse Landau. Susan grew up in Baltimore and graduated from the University of Maryland with her bachelor’s degree. She also earned Certifications in Special Education and Pre-School Education. On May 26, 1976, Susan married Norman Spiwak, her husband of over 42 years who survives her. In June 1990, the family relocated to the Orlando a... Full story
Ari Fuld, 45, was stabbed to death by a Palestinian terrorist outside the Gush Etzion shopping mall on Sunday. Fuld was standing in the parking lot when the terrorist stabbed him from behind. Fuld drew his weapon and gave chase after the terrorist, who ran toward the entrance of the mall. Fuld and another civilian shot and wounded the terrorist before he collapsed. Through their courageous actions, they prevented a much larger attack. He was taken to Shaare Zedek hospital in Jerusalem in... Full story
Written by his family Sheldon Greene of Orlando passed away Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at the age of 92. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was preceded by his first wife Ruth, who passed away in November1987, and his second wife Susan Murfin last November 2017. Sheldon attended Temple University and following his service in the United States Air Force, Sheldon graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in accounting. In 1951 Sheldon married Ruth and in 1954 they moved to Orlando where he went into the building and... Full story
David B. Hayt, age 87, of Lake Mary, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, at Florida Hospital Altamonte Springs. A son of the late Emanuel and Lillian Greenwald Hayt, David was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on June 14, 1931. David was a captain in the United States Air Force and graduated from Cornell University and the Cornell University Medical School. He was a radiologist. He and his late wife, Maxine, who passed away in December 2017, relocated to the Orlando area in 2013 from New York. He is survived by his sons, Dr. Michael (Nancy) Hayt of... Full story
