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Rosella Shirley Stein Cohen, age 96, of Lake Mary, passed away at her residence at Oakmonte Village at Lake Mary, on Thursday, April 26, 2018. A native of Pittsburgh, Pa., she was one of four children born to the late Isaac and Anna Goodman Stein on Oct. 9, 1921. Rosella was a high school graduate and attended university for a time before graduating from business school. While in high school, she met Herbert Cohen, the man who would ultimately become her husband and life-long partner for over 64 years, until his passing in July 2007. Rosella... Full story
Written by the family Anita Lorraine Hara, Chana bat Eliyahu, died on April 27, 2018, after a lifetime of serving as a matriarch to the Hara family. She was 92. Born in Chicago, Ill., on Oct. 31, 1925, Anita met her future husband, Joe, in high school. After the war they married, and she spent her adult life raising her three children, Bob, Barbara and Mark, and supporting her husband’s career. It was always family first for Anita. In 1964 she left her hometown of Chicago with Joe and her growing family to create a new life in the then-small to... Full story
Evan Lawrence Richman, son of Scott and Gwen Richman of Gotha, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Congregation of Reform Judaism in Orlando. Evan is in the seventh grade at Gotha Middle School where he is a member of the National Junior Honor Society. His hobbies and interests include basketball, karate and spending time with friends. Sharing in the family’s simcha will be Evan’s sister, Jenna; brother, Jaret; Bubbe Barbara Richman; grandparents Karen and Jerry Tumbush; and family and friends from acr... Full story
(JTA)-Barbara Bush "was the gold standard for what it means to be First Lady," the Republican Jewish Coalition said following her passing Tuesday night in Houston. The wife of the 41st president, George H.W. Bush, as well as the mother of the 43rd, George W. Bush, died at her home with her husband by her side. She was 92 and had been battling COPD, a lung disease, and congestive heart failure, according to reports. Barbara Bush was known for her large fake pearl chokers and grandmotherly... Full story
Founder of Give Kids the World and a loyal philanthropist to the Jewish community, Henri Landwirth died on Monday, April 16, 2018. He was 91 years old. Landwirth and his twin sister, Margot Glazer, were born March 7, 1927, in Antwerp, Belgium. His father and mother were killed by the Nazis. He and Margot were imprisoned in Auschwitz and Mauthausen Nazi death camps between the ages of 13 to 18. Both miraculously survived and were reunited after the war. Landwirth worked his way to America on a... Full story
Sarah Shirley Finer, age 95, of Longwood, passed away at her residence at Brookdale Island Lake, on Monday, April 9, 2018. Shirley, as she was known to her family and friends, was born to the late Henry and Rebecca Newlander Berman, on May 10, 1922, in Boston, Mass. Following high school she attended secretarial school. In 1985 she relocated to the Orlando area from Massachusetts to be closer to family. Shirley is survived by her sons, Howard of Maitland and Alan (Kedna) of Delray Beach; and her four grandchildren—Jessica, Gabriel, Eric and R... Full story
Leah T. Goldsmith, age 94, of Sarasota and formerly of Orlando, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018, at Ashton Place an assisted living facility in Sarasota. A native of New York, she was born on Dec. 16, 1923, to the late Abraham and Becker Lerner Thaler. She was a high school graduate and held clerical positions when she returned to the work force. In 1945, in New York, she married Howard Goldsmith, to whom she was married for 43 years, when he passed away in 1988. Leah is survived by her children, Kenneth (Noriko) of Edison, New Jersey,... Full story
Jonathan David Eichenholz, son of Robyn Eichenholz and Jason Eichenholz of Winter Park, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Congregation Beth Am in Longwood. Jonathan attends Quest Kids Academy. His hobbies and interests include music, Pinterest, Google Maps, theme parks, and car rides. He is a food connoisseur and a huge fan of cooking videos. Sharing in the family's simcha will be Jonathan's sister Ella; grandparents Dan and Susan Bachrach, Harold and... Full story
Betty Loomas (born Elizabeth A. Schick) passed away at the age of 90 on Feb. 1, 2018, at Winter Park Memorial Hospital in Florida of complications from pneumonia after an extended illness. Betty graduated with a 5-year college degree from Villa Nova College in 1945; and, was married 1 year later. Betty and her best friend and associate, Susie Wright, began the 1st Practical Nursing Program in the late 1950s with 15 female students, who would each earn a 2-year degree. They later revised the program to include LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) accr... Full story
Berny Raff, age 91, of Longwood, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Quality Health Care Center in Winter Garden. “Super Berny” to everybody who met and knew him, was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on Feb. 14, 1927, to the late Harry and Elsie Savidonsky Raff. Berny served in the United States Navy during World War II. After relocating to the Orlando area in 1975 for a sales and marketing position in the education field, he joined Congregation Ohev Shalom and quickly became president of the Seniors Group, a position he held for mor... Full story
Robert “Bob” Cohen, age 86, of Lake Mary, passed away on Saturday March 31, 2018, at Oakmonte Village. He was born Dec. 25, 1931, in Philadelphia, and was the only child of the late Simon and Dora Garlikov Cohen. Bob grew up in Dayton, Ohio, and graduated from Fairview High School in 1950. After his graduation from Ohio State University, he served in the U.S. Army where he ran a M*A*S*H unit in Korea. Bob was a longtime pharmacist in Dayton and following his retirement volunteered many years at Hospice of Dayton. Bob is survived by his wif... Full story
Theresa Frankel Bernstein, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at Florida Hospital—Waterman. Mrs. Bernstein, was born in New York City, on Sept. 26, 1947, a daughter of the late Jack and Lucy Ashkenzi Frankel. She earned her master’s degree and worked as an educator for the New York Public School System prior to her retirement. Funeral services were held at New Montefiore Cemetery in West Babylon, New York. Arrangements entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando 32810. 407-599-1180.... Full story
Charlotte F. Nathan, age 99, of Winter Park, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018, at her residence in Westminster Towers—Winter Park. Mrs. Nathan was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on Aug. 17, 1918, the second daughter of four children born to the late Frank and Pauline Lipscher Friedman. In New York, she met and on June 14, 1949, married, Murray Nathan, the man who would be her life’s partner for 69 years. Charlotte was a high school graduate and worked for many years as the office manager in her late husband’s medical practice. Reloc... Full story
Ira Daitzman, age 85, of Orlando, passed away on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, at Florida Hospital Orlando. He was born in Union City, New Jersey, on Aug. 11, 1932, a son of the late Samuel I. and Ruth Shifrin Daitzman. Mr. Daitzman attended Union Hill, N.J., High School, and graduated from NYU Stern School of Finance, where he became a member of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity. He earned his B.A. and served for two years in the US Army. During his tour of duty, on Jan. 2, 1954, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, he married his high school sweetheart,... Full story
IRA MURRAY GRELL Ira M. Grell, age 89, of Daytona Beach, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018, at University Center East Nursing Home in DeLand. Mr. Grell was born on Jan. 4, 1929, in Brooklyn New York, to the late Louis and Cecelia Gerber Grell. He graduated New York Technical High School and served in the United States Army. He spent his working career as a customer service engineer, retiring from Pitney Bowes. In addition to his parents, Mr. Grell was predeceased by his first wife, Laurel, and a son, Jonathan Bernard Grell. On Oct. 17,... Full story
Etta Flaster Goldstein, age 98, of Altamonte Springs, passed away at her residence at Brookdale Altamonte Springs on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Born on Jan. 3, 1920, in New York City, she was one of four children and the only daughter born to the late Abraham and Rebecca Fishman Flaster. Raised by her mother and brothers following the early death of their father, Etta was fortunate to be able to complete high school. She had a varied working career, but ultimately worked as a clerk/typist for the Nassau County NY Police Department before... Full story
ARNOLD H. TRAVITSKY Arnold Howard Travitsky, age 71, of Altamonte Springs, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, at Hospice of the Comforter in Altamonte Springs. Born on June 18, 1946, in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a son of the late Abraham and Fannie Pakula Travitsky. An engineering salesman by profession, Arnie earned his associate’s degree and served in the United States Army. In 1969, he married the former Teri Brenner, his wife of 49 years, who survives him. The family relocated to the Orlando area from New York in 1979. In addition to h... Full story
Joseph Davids of Longwood, Florida, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018. The last surviving child of Aaron and Sadie Davids, he was born on Oct. 5, 1925, in Newark, N.J. He retired from Westinghouse Electric Corporation after working there for 38 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Bernice; children-Mark (Debbie) Davids of Longwood, Florida, Enid (Michael) Rudney of Havertown, Pennsylvania, and Idelle (Frank Boggess) Davids of Asheville, North Carolina. He was the very proud... Full story
Rosalie Glenn, age 86, of Oviedo, passed away on Feb. 23, 2018, at Florida Hospital – Winter Park. A native of Richmond Hill, New York, she was born on Jan. 15, 1932, one of three children born to the late Nathan and Esther Schwartz Berger. Rosalie was a registered nurse for many years. She was the widow of the late Marvin Glenn, who passed away in 2012 and is survived by her son, Russell and brothers, Norman Berger and Charles Berger. A private family burial was held at Bet Chaim Cemetery in Gotha. Arrangements entrusted to Beth Shalom M... Full story
Kathryn "Katie" Rose Botwinik, the daughter of Steven and Nikki Botwinik, will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Congregation Beth Am in Longwood. Katie has been homeschooled since kindergarten, and is in seventh grade. She is an avid reader and aspiring writer. She wrote an original musical called "The Bad Apple," which she then produced, directed, and performed with her friends. At the moment she is editing her first book, a fantasy story for middle... Full story
Joseph I Denberg, age 71, of Maitland, passed away on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, at Florida Hospital—Orlando. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on Oct. 11, 1946, to the Harry and Gertrude Goldfarb Denberg, Joe was a well-known fixture in the truck parts industry—with an encyclopedic memory for hundreds of obscure, but needed machinery parts. He attended school in Orlando and following graduation entered the United States Navy serving during the Viet Nam era. In 1971, in Orlando, Joe married the former Sheri Tross, his wife and partner for over 46 yea... Full story
Brenda "Bunny" Feldman passed away at 74 years of age on Feb. 24, 2018, following a sudden, but brief, illness. The family she cherished surrounded her. Although Brenda was an only child, she had a gift for creating sisterhood among her many close friends and relatives, and positively affected the lives of many of her friends and her children's friends through her selfless and tireless devotion to those around her. Brenda will be remembered for her inquisitiveness and thoughtfulness. She never... Full story
Dr. Marc M. Feldman, 68, of Celebration, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 21. 2018, at Florida Hospital—Orlando. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Feldman was born on Aug. 4, 1949, to Frances Halpert Feldman and the late Clarence Feldman. Dr. Feldman received his bachelor’s degree from Washington & Jefferson College in Pennsylvania and his medical degree from the University of Kentucky in 1975. On June 21, 1975, at Park Synagogue in Cleveland, he married the former Helen Call, his wife of nearly 43 years who survives him. Dr. Feldman was a ped... Full story
Inez Mishler-Berg, 97, of Port Charlotte, passed away at the Port Charlotte Hospice House on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. Ms. Mishler-Berg was born in North Manchester, Indiana on June 23, 1920, to the late Milton and Ruth Pierce Nichols. She was a high school graduate and worked as a bookkeeper for many years. She lived in Orlando for many years before relocating to the west coast to be near her family. Funeral services and interment were held at Rice Cemetery in Elkhart, Indiana. Arrangements were entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, 640... Full story
WASHINGTON (JTA)-Billy Graham, the giant of American evangelism who was exalted by Jews for his championing of Israel at its hour of need and then condemned when a nasty anti-Semitic streak was revealed, has died. Graham, 99, died at his home in Montreat, North Carolina, media reported. He was a counselor to Democratic and Republican presidents and, with his massive arena appearances, was a precursor of the Protestant televangelism that helped reshape the American religious and political... Full story
