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Janet C. Golden, PhD, age 80, of Casselberry, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Lutheran Towers—VITAS, Orlando. She was born in Malvern, Iowa, on Aug. 12, 1936, a daughter of the late Leonard A. and Doris Anderson. She was a psychotherapist and clinical psychologist, earning her master’s degree from the University of Central Florida and her doctorate from UCLA. She relocated to the Orlando area from South Florida in the late 1970s. A funeral service was held at the Malvern Cemetery in Iowa. Arrangements entrusted to Beth Shalom Mem... Full story
Eleanor Seidenberg, age 90, of Orlando, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Cornerstone Hospice at ORMC. Born in Brooklyn on July 27, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Isador and Dora Hartman Solorz. She was a homemaker and the widow of the late Alvin Seidenberg who passed away in 2008 after 35 years of marriage. They relocated to the Orlando area from New York in 1969. Mrs. Seidenberg is survived by her sons, Leonard (Cathleen) of Fairfield, Conn., and Norman (Jacqueline) of Brooklyn. She is also survived by her grandchildren,... Full story
Caleb Yosef Oxborough, son of Thomas and Beth Oxborough of Sanford, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, June 3, 2017, at Congregation Beth Am in Longwood. Caleb is in the seventh grade at Sanford Middle School where he is an honor student. His hobbies and interests include spending time and sharing laughs with his brothers and sisters, and volunteering with hunger-relief organizations such as Feeding Children Everywhere and Second Harvest Food Bank. Sharing in the family's... Full story
Nathan Jack Waldbaum, son of Laura and Jonathan Waldbaum of Heathrow, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, June 3, 2017, at Congregation Ohev Shalom in Maitland. Nathan is in the seventh grade at Markham Middle School where he is a member of the Black and Silver singers, and in drama. His hobbies and interests include tennis and basketball. He is also a member of the Central Florida Delegation of Athletes playing in the Maccabi games this summer. Sharing in the family's... Full story
Zelda Goldstein, age 92, of Longwood, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017, at Florida Hospital—Altamonte. Mrs. Goldstein was born on Dec. 7, 1924, in Brooklyn, to the late Abram and Celia Gruskin Polay. Zelda was a graduate of the Pratt Institute in New York, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. For many years she worked as a designer/illustrator for I Miller and Sons shoes in New York. She was the widow of the late Barnett Goldstein who passed away in 2010, to whom she was married for 34 years. In 2013, she relocated to the Orlando area f... Full story
Toby E. Harrington, age 79, of Oviedo, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at Winter Park Memorial Hospital. She was born on Jan. 15, 1938, in Philadelphia, to the late David and Sylvia Winokur Schon. Toby was a high school graduate and a homemaker. She relocated to the Orlando area in 1985 from Marlton, New Jersey. Toby is survived by her husband, Thomas J. Harrington, to whom she was married for over 32 years. She is also survived by her sons, Leon (Susan) Roomberg of Cherry Hill, N.J., Robert (Monica) Roomberg of Jim Thorpe, Pa., and Barry... Full story
Ruth Anna Maniloff, age 93, of Fern Park, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017, at Savannah Court #3, in Oviedo. A native of Taunton, Mass., she was born on Dec. 15, 1923, to the late Joseph and Mary Cornez Schein. She was a high school graduate and worked for the United States government. Family and music were Ruth’s passion and delights. Her singing group would travel around town singing at nursing homes and retirement communities. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Sharon Morris of Winter Springs. She is also survived by beloved grandsons, M... Full story
Sheldon Jay Slone, 77, passed away May 13, 2017 in Winter Park, Fla. He was born on Mother’s Day, May 14, 1939. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he graduated from Peabody High School. He served in the U.S. Navy and shortly after met his wife, Linda, after completing his time in the service. He and Linda and their two young sons moved to Central Florida in the early 1970s to pursue an opportunity to general manage a new furniture store concept in Casselberry. After 17 years of being a career furniture salesman and manager, ... Full story
Martha Nagan, age 91, of Maitland, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at the Rehabilitation Center of Winter Park in Maitland. A native of Brooklyn, Martha was born on Oct. 27, 1925, to the late Harry and Celia Spivak Goldstein. She earned her associate’s degree and worked as a manager in a bookkeeping office. In 1955, in Brooklyn, she married Morton “Morty” Nagan, her husband of over 60 years who passed away in November 2015. They relocated to the Orlando area in 2002 from New York. She is survived by her son, Richie (Maureen) Nagan of Br... Full story
We are mourning the passing on April 4, 2017, of a beloved wife, mother and gramma. Born Arlene Silverman on Nov. 7, 1928, she was tall and slender, elegant and stylish. Arlene leaves her husband of 66 years, Bernie, whom she met when he took a ballroom dancing class that she taught. Watching them dance was stunning sight to behold. While raising her children, Arlene was one of the few working mothers in her circle, but she would only take morning jobs so that she was waiting when her daughters, Mara and Andrea, arrived home from school. She pa... Full story
Dora Ackerman, age 97, of Altamonte Springs, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Brookdale Island Lake in Longwood. Mrs. Ackerman was born in Romania on Oct. 14, 1919, to the late Usher and Esther Seltzer Siries. She was the widow of the acclaimed Cantor Shabtai Ackerman, who passed away in 2007 and was Cantor Emeritus of Congregation Beth Ahm in West Bloomfield, Mich., and Temple Israel in Deerfield Beach. A homemaker, she relocated to the Orlando area from South Florida in 2014 to be closer to her daughter and family. Mrs. Ackerman is... Full story
Fred Becker, age 81, of Poinciana, passed away at his residence on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Born in Chicago, Ill., on April 8, 1936, he was a son of the late Arthur and Sally Telson Becker. Fred graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Roosevelt University in Chicago and served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was a manager in the insurance industry for many years. On April 2, 1996, in Las Vegas, he married the former Julie Justinger, his wife of 21 years who survives him. He is further survived by his sons, Ronald (Christina) Becker of... Full story
Robert C. Klein, age 73, of Maitland, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017, at VITAS at Orlando Lutheran Towers. Born in New York City on May 23, 1943, he was the son of the late David and Sylvia Weiser Klein. A college graduate, he came to the Orlando area some 35 years ago from Michigan and worked as a scenic set designer and painter for Walt Disney World. He was predeceased by his wife, Florence, in 2009. He is survived by his sons, Josh of Michigan and Benjamin of Maitland; his daughters, Yael of Maitland, Darcy (Michael) Banks of Denver,... Full story
Ike Fallas, age 95, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017, at Brookdale at Island Lake in Longwood. Ike was born in New York on March 9, 1922, to the late Abraham and Molly Menaged Fallas. He spent his working career in textile manufacturing and relocated to the Orlando area with his late wife of 74 years, Esther, in 2013. He is survived by his children, Mona (Joey) Marliev of Brooklyn and Corrie (Al) Mosseri of Lake Mary. He is also survived by five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; and his sister, Celia Rubinstein of Trenton, N.J. A... Full story
Peter A. Weisberg, age 61, of Longwood, passed away at home surrounded by his family of Saturday, May 6, 2017. A native of Boston, he was born on Feb. 5, 1956, to Jean Lieberman Weisberg of Delray Beach and the late Robert Weisberg. Peter graduated from Boston College and was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. On Aug. 19, 1979, in Nadick, Mass., he married the former Karen Wilcon, his wife of nearly 38 years who survives him. The family lived in the Orlando area during the 1980s, returning permanently in 2008 from Chicago. During his working career, P... Full story
Michael Brener, age 89, of Oviedo, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Longwood Health and Rehab Center. Born in Samosz, Poland, on Sept. 1, 1927, to the late Abraham and Rebecca Levinsbaum Brener, he and his sister and parents made their way to the United States, arriving in 1950. Michael worked as a pattern maker and tailor for many years before purchasing a resort motel in the Poconos. On July 12, 1970, in Queens, N.Y., he married the former Annette Kahan, his wife of 47 years who survives him. Mike and Annette spent their winters... Full story
Arthur H. Diamond, age 88, of Oviedo, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, surrounded by his family. A native of New York City, he was born on Feb. 11, 1929, to the late Lupa and Teresa Diamond. A pianist, he attended the Conservatory of Music and performed at Carnegie Hall. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and received a business degree from Cornell University. During his working career he was a specialist on the New York Stock Exchange. On May 26, 1963, in New York, he married the former Susan... Full story
Lillian M. “Barbie” Heller, age 83, of Altamonte Springs, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Brookdale Lake Orienta. Barbie was born in Portland, Maine, on April 30, 1933, to the late Louis and Ida Wilensky Baker. She attended local area schools and received her master’s degree in social work from the University of Maine. Barbie was the widow of the late Bernard Heller, who passed away in 2003. They relocated to the Orlando area from Cherry Hill, N.J., in 1976. Barbie was involved with Jewish Family Services in Orlando from its earli... Full story
Michael Schulman, age 74, of Apopka, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Consulate Health Care of West Altamonte. He was born on Feb. 5, 1943, in Yonkers, New York, to the late Jacob and Hilda Sable Schulman. Mr. Shulman served in the U.S. Army and was a draftsman. He relocated to the Orlando area in 2007 from South Florida. He is survived by his son, Karl of Groveport, Ohio; and his sister, Rhoda Albebet. Arrangements entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel. 640 Lee Road, Orlando 32810.... Full story
Beverly Duel, age 86, of Longwood, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017, at Brookdale at Island Lake in Longwood. A native of Kansas City, Missouri, Beverly was born on Oct. 25, 1930, to the late Nathan and Rose Sylvia Riseman Friedman. A homemaker, she was the beloved wife of Bennie Duel, her husband who survives her. She and Bennie relocated to the Orlando area in 2003, to be closer to family. In addition to her husband, Beverly is survived by her children, Susan (Jay) Steiner of Longwood and Debbie Duel (Ray Perez) of Maryland; and her... Full story
Elayne B. Wershil, age 90, of Longwood, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017, at Village on the Green in Longwood. Elayne, a native of Scranton, Penn., was born on June 15, 1926, to the late Alexander and Jean Levitt Burke. She was the widow of the late Jeffrey Wershil to whom she was married for 55 years when he passed away in 2002. Elayne received her bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Miami and was an elementary school teacher for a short while. Her main career interest, though, was her travel agency, Red Bird Travel in M... Full story
Delaney Jill Rosenblatt, daughter of Seth and Jessica Rosenblatt of Altamonte Springs, will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Congregation Beth Am in Longwood. Delaney is in the seventh grade at Teague Middle School where she is a member of the symphonic band, jazz band, bridge club, and National Junior Honor Society. She is also a member of the Lake Brantley Rowing Association. Her hobbies and interests include reading, playing saxophone, spending time with... Full story
Arlene Sommers, age 88, of Longwood, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at the Mayflower Health Care Center. Arlene was born in Yonkers, New York, on Nov. 7, 1928, to the late Abraham and Celia Brickman Silverman. She married Bernard D. Sommers, her husband of nearly 67 years who survives her, on Nov. 24, 1950, in New York. During her working career, Arlene was a court reporter. In 1959, the Sommers relocated to the Orlando area from New York. In addition to her husband, Arlene is survived by her daughters, Mara Sommers of Miami and Andrea... Full story
Alvin H. Cohen, age 87, of Sanford, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017, at Florida Hospital—Altamonte. Mr. Cohen was born in New York City, on Jan. 9, 1930, to the late Theodore and Bertha Neiger Cohen. He relocated to the Orlando area in 1973 and formerly was a resident of Altamonte Springs. Mr. Cohen was a retired stockbroker and securities specialist. Graveside funeral services were held at New Montefiore Cemetery in Farmingdale, New York. Arrangements entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando.... Full story
Lee Delnick, age 87, of Altamonte Springs, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017, at Brookdale Lake Orienta in Altamonte Springs. She was born on Sept. 14, 1929, in Biddeford, Maine, to the late David and Sadie Wilensky Baker. She was an owner/operator of hotels in the Miami area for many years, and was the widow of the late Meyer Delnick, who passed away in 1988. A member of Congregation of Reform Judaism, Lee relocated from North Miami Beach in the early 2000s to be closer to her family. Lee is survived by her daughter, Donna Watler of... Full story
