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Betty E. Gabay, age 89, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Palm Gardens of Tampa Health and Rehabilitation Center. Betty was a former resident of Orlando, living at Kinneret until she relocated to the Tampa area in 2015. She was born on November 13, 1926, in Bronx, New York; the only child of Jack and Ida Rabinovitz Gross. She attended college and worked as a bookkeeper in the plumbing industry. In 2003, she and her late husband, Albert, who passed away in 2004, relocated from Ocala where they had originally retired to the Orlando area.... Full story
Marcia S. Roen, age 90, of Orlando, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, at her home. A native of Paterson, New Jersey, she was born on October 21, 1925, to the late Harry and Florence Landau Siegel. She moved to Orlando with her parents and brother, Stan Roberts, in 1939 and graduated from Orlando High School. On February 2, 1945, she married the love of her life, Samuel Roen. In Orlando, they built a life together—working and raising their four children. Sam Roen, noted publicist and crime writer, passed away in 2011, after nearly 66 years of m... Full story
Arthur C. Siegel, age 86, of Haines City, passed away on May 30, 2016, at his residence. An only child, he was born in Brooklyn, New York, on June 17, 1929, to the late David and Rose Siegel. Following his service in United States Navy and the Naval Reserve, Art attended Pratt Institute in New York and earned a Certification in Industrial Design. After graduation he began a long career as a salesman in the cosmetics industry, retiring to the Orlando area from Long Island in 1996. On Sept. 2, 1951, in Brooklyn, he married the former Barbara... Full story
Bennet L. Wasserman, age 59, of Fern Park, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Florida Hospital—Altamonte. Ben was born in Rochester, New York, on March 4, 1957, to Gerald and Judith Weintraub Wasserman. On Aug. 20, 1978, in Rochester, he married the former Melissa Ellsworth, his wife of nearly 38 years who survives him. In 1979, the family relocated from Rochester to the Orlando area. They were, for a time, members of Congregation Beth Am. Ben also completed his degree at the University of Central Florida. He was a Systems Engineer a... Full story
Tziona Ben-Aharon, age 58, of Merritt Island, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at the VITAS In-Patient Unit in Merritt Island. Mrs. Ben-Aharon, a native of Haifa, Israel, was born on Dec. 21, 1957, to Laziz and Ester Revivo. A homemaker, she moved from Israel to Philadelphia, relocating to Miami in 2008. In 2014, she moved to the Melbourne area. Mrs. Ben-Aharon is survived by her husband, Herzl, of Israel; and sons, Zach Aharon of Melbourne, Yakir Ben-Aharon of New York City and Adam Ben-Aharon of Melbourne; and her daughter, Sivan, of...
Herbert Rubin, 91, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away May 20, 2016, at his home. Herb, known as Poppy to his family and friends, was a devoted husband to his wife, Irma, for 63 years and loved his entire family wholeheartedly. Herb was a lifelong golfer who enjoyed being on the course with family and friends into his late 80s. He was also a passionate sports follower, including his devotion to the New York Mets and Knicks. Herb lived a full life, including serving our country in World War II, a career in the textile industry in Manhattan an... Full story
Sidney Deutsch, age 89, passed away on April 19, 2016, in Spring, Texas. He was born on June 11, 1926, in Bronx, New York, to the late Sol and Sadie Deutsch. Mr. Deutsch was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army as a medic. He and his wife, Rosalie, who survives him, moved to Miami in 1950 and later to Orlando in 1965. He worked for Mead Paper Company at the time of his retirement. Mr. Deutsch was an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Central Orlando, of which he served as president; a member of Central Florida Hotel and Restaurant... Full story
Igor Geller, age 79, of Altamonte Springs, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at Hospice of the Comforter in Altamonte Springs. He was born on Oct. 26, 1936, in Kharkov, Ukraine, to the late Lev and Esther Uchtman Geller. While in Odessa, he met and married the former Vita Kreydina, his wife of 52 years, who survives him. As a young Jewish couple, Igor and Vita were prevented from attending university, yet he earned a degree in civil engineering through the mail, and at the same time, Vita earned hers as a chemist. They and their extended... Full story
Janet Rosenblatt, age 96, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016, at Brookdale Wekiva Springs in Apopka. A native of Buffalo, New York, Mrs. Rosenblatt was born on April 6, 1920, to the late Otto A. and Rose Weintraub Siegel. She was the widow of the late Richard H. Rosenblatt, to whom she was married for more than 72 years when he passed away in 2012. Prior to relocating to the Orlando area in 1995, the family lived in Buffalo, where Mrs. Rosenblatt worked as a site manager for a senior assisted living facility. She was also president of their sy... Full story
Elaine Bloom, age 84, of Altamonte Springs, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Hospice of the Comforter in Altamonte Springs. Mrs. Bloom was born in Bronx, New York, on Feb. 14, 1932, to the late Chaim and Ethel Greenberg Steinwurzel. She attended college and became a dental nurse. She was married to her late husband, Kenneth Lionel Bloom, for 46 years when he passed away in 2000. Mrs. Bloom was a Life Member of Hadassah and volunteered for many years helping children with muscular dystrophy. She was a former member of Congregation of... Full story
Dara Cohen, daughter of Mike and Joanna Cohen of Winter Springs, will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Congregation Beth Am in Longwood. Dara is in the seventh grade at Indian Trails Middle School where she is a member of the Beta Club and plays the flute in advanced band. Dara is a long-time Girl Scout and dancer and enjoys volunteering and spending time with friends. Dara has a special place in her heart for kids. For her mitzvah project, she collected... Full story
Cynthia Sandhaus, age 63, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2016, at Florida Hospital—Orlando. She was born on Feb. 8, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Irving and Helen Budarweiser Bodner. Mrs. Sandhaus was a college graduate and worked as a phlebotomist for over 30 years. On a blind date in July 1975, she met Barry Sandhaus, whom she married on Sept. 13, 1981, in Mamaroneck, N.Y. They relocated to the Orlando area from Beekman, N.Y., in 1997. In addition to her husband of nearly 36 years, Mrs. Sandhaus is survived by her sons, Eric a... Full story
Sylvia N. Spitzer, age 81, of Lake Mary, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016, at Spring Hill Assisted Living Facility in Lake Mary. A native of New York City, she was born on Feb. 10, 1935, to the late Benjamin and Anna Bornstein Schwartz. Mrs. Spitzer worked for many years in administration in the medical field. She relocated to Florida from New York in 2005, and then moved to Orlando in 2009. Mrs. Spitzer is survived by her sons, Paul of Orlando and Mark of Jacksonville; and her daughter, Terry Burns of Lawrence, New York. She is also... Full story
Eleanor “Ellie” Tross, age 90, of Altamonte Springs, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at her residence. Mrs. Tross was born on May 4, 1925, to the late David and Rae Witt Goldstein, in Brooklyn, New York. On Sept. 7, 1946 in New York, she married Robert Tross, her husband of 62 years, who passed away on May 18, 2009. In 1969, the family relocated to the Orlando area from Savannah. Mrs. Tross worked as the bookkeeper for the family business, E&B Liquidators. Long-time members of Temple Israel, Ellie and Bob were part of a group of fri... Full story
By Renee Sami Born in New York on a cold winter's night by candlelight, Lena Sami was a beaut extraordinaire. She was the ideal. Whenever she went out, she was always complimented on her style, her hair, her attractiveness. No one would believe her age of 94! I found her the most beautiful when she woke up. Even memories as a child, I would wonder at her lovely skin and fragrance. Her spirit was young and strong. She held her family together through many traumas and tragedies. Her inside beauty... Full story
Lawrence Hefler, age 64, passed away on April 20, 2016, at Robinson House of Hospice of the Comforter, Altamonte Springs. A native of Bronx, New York, he was born on May 18, 1951, to Thomas and Natalie Greenberg Hoefler. Lawrence was a graduate of SUNY Binghamton and attended graduate school there. He relocated to the Orlando area from Chicago in 1999 and worked in sales and marketing for resort properties. Mr. Hefler is survived by his daughters, Jade Hefler of Orlando, Aurora Hefler of Orlando; and his son, Lawson Hefler of Orlando. He is... Full story
Lloyd Lavin died peacefully on April 19, 2016, at 84 years old after a 50-year battle with multiple sclerosis. Mr. Lavin was predeceased just four months ago by Mary, his wife of 63 years. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Lloyd was a disabled veteran having served in the U.S. Air Force. He owned and operated a carpet company in Cleveland and worked tirelessly with the MS Society to raise awareness and participate in experimental treatments to ease or slow the effects of the disease. After retiring and moving to Florida 20 years ago, he and Mary... Full story
Dorothy R. Kirschenbaum, age 98, of Altamonte Springs, passed away at Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs on Saturday, April 9, 2016. Mrs. Kirschenbaum was born in Brooklyn, New York, on June 14, 1917, to the late Jacob and Rachel Lazarus Roden. She was a homemaker and the widow of the late Louis Kirschenbaum who passed away in 2008. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Ken Levitt, formerly of Orlando and now living in Oracle, Arizona. Graveside services were held at Beth Moses Cemetery in Pinelawn, New York.... Full story
Irene Lamnin, age 86, of Windermere, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., on Aug. 3, 1929, she was a daughter of Joseph and Sadie Unger Belman. Mrs. Lamnin was a homemaker, marrying Milton Lamnin in Philadelphia on Dec. 24, 1949. They relocated to the Orlando area in 2010 to be closer to their daughter. Irene and Milton were married for over 66 years when he passed away on Feb. 25, 2016. Mrs. Lamnin is survived by her daughters, Sharon (Sam) Shafir of Windermere, and Elayne... Full story
Kenneth Mandell, age 77, of Ocala, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at the Ted and Diane Brandley House of Hospice of Marion County. He was born on Aug. 20, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Benjamin and Rebecca Dombar Mandell. Mr. Mandell was the owner/operator of a wholesale produce company. Graveside funeral services and interment were held at Adath Israel-Price Hill Cemetery in Cincinnati. Arrangements entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel. 640 Lee Road, Orlando 32810.... Full story
Joyce S. Goldstein, age 78, of Winter Springs, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Cornerstone Hospice at Winter Park Hospital. Mrs. Goldstein was born in Boston, Massachusetts on Jan. 8, 1938, to the late George and Betty Calish Snyder. Professionally, she was nurse, but that was merely one of her many talents. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and sister, as well as an accomplished artist. She and her family relocated to the Orlando area from New Jersey in 1985. Joyce is survived by her sons, David J (Elizabeth)... Full story
Adele Rosenbaum, age 98, of Orlando, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont. Mrs. Rosenbaum, a native of Germany, was born on Feb. 3, 1918, to the late Seymour and Bessie Anfong Franklin. On Aug. 1, 1921, at the age of three, she sailed with her family from Rotterdam to the United States. A homemaker, she relocated to the Orlando area in 2005. Mrs. Rosenbaum is survived by her daughters, Susan (Lee) Kaufman of Clermont and Arlene (Fred) Katzman of Manhasset Hills, N.Y.; and three grandchildren, Mandy,... Full story
Marjorie Schiffman Henley, age 67, of Altamonte Springs, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Hospice of the Comforter in Altamonte Springs. She was born on March 8, 1949, in New York, to the late Sidney and Beulah Heusler Schiffman. Following high school, Mrs. Henley attended the School of Visual Arts in New York. She relocated to the Orlando area from New York in 1977, and on Jan. 28, 1987, married her husband, John Henley, who survives her. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Roberta of Altamonte Springs; and... Full story
Joan M. Somers, age 89, of Longwood, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at Hospice of the Comforter in Altamonte Springs. A native of Brighton, England, she was born on April 9, 1926, to the late Percy and Nellie Whalen Seagrave. Mrs. Somers was a homemaker and was the widow of Edward Somers who passed away in 2003. She immigrated to the U.S. from England in 1982, moving to Ocala, and then relocated to the Orlando area in 1988, and was a member of Congregation Beth Am. Mrs. Somers is survived by her son, John (Cindy) of Lake Mary; and... Full story
Leon Chaskes, age 90, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016, at Florida Hospital—Winter Park. Mr. Chaskes was born in Brockton, Massachusetts, on Jan. 20, 1926, to the late Samuel and Fanny Mattis Chaskes. He served honorably in the U.S. Army, being discharged out of Fort Dix in 1946 with the rank of sergeant. He then attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he earned a degree in engineering. Following graduation, Mr. Chaskes began his career working as an engineer for the U.S. Government at the Pentagon. He relocated from W... Full story
