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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...
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...
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...
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...
(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,...
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....
(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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Richard Sheldon Lazaro was born on May 18, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Louis & Judith (Koppel) Lazaro and passed on Jan. 29, 2024 at 89 years old. He graduated college with a B.S. in accounting. He serviced in the Armed Forces and Reserves from 1956 to 1962. Later he moved to Boulder, Co. where he wrote a comic strip for the local newspaper. He retired in Seminole County, Florida to be closer to his sister, Dorothy Berg and her four children. He was a champion chess player and received player of the year in 1990. Richard is survived...
Submitted by the family It is with great sadness that the matriarch of the Sklon family, Myra Charlotte Zucker Sklon of Fern Park Florida died on Jan. 29, 2024. Myra turned 97 on Jan. 11, 2024. She is preceded by her parents William and Fanny Zucker and her husband Irwin (Curly) Sklon, who died on Sept. 6, 1990. She is survived by a multigenerational family of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and her very special friend Jayne Horowitz Sklon. Myra resided in Linden, N.J., most of her life until she moved to Florida then to...
Orlando has lost another strongly influential and vibrant "doer" of the community. Mr. Harry "Hank" Katzen, 63, of Orlando, Florida passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, in his home surrounded by his wife and children. Hank was born Sept. 1, 1960, in Bellefonte, Pa., to Marcus and Henrietta (Harris) Katzen. Hank is survived by his loving family members - his wife, Marcie; his children, Malcolm Katzen, Max (Elana) Katzen, and Mason Katzen; his mother, Henrietta (Marcus z"l) Katzen; and...
Mrs. Thelma Slaiman Alexander, 91, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at her home in Lake Mary with loved ones by her side. Thelma was born Jan. 10, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Abraham and Beatrice (Mandel) Lehrman. Thelma was a graduate of Brooklyn College, Class of 1954 where she earned her bachelor's degree in education. She moved to Altamonte Springs in 1972 with her husband, Herbert Slaiman z"l and her children. She was a teacher at The Hebrew Day School in its...
Mr. Kenneth (Ken) Serulneck, 87, formerly of Orlando, Florida passed away Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at his Boca Raton home following a brief illness. Mr. Serulneck was born Dec. 15, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Abraham & Pauline (Glassman) Serulneck. Mr. Serulneck retired as the owner and operator of an insurance agency. He is predeceased by his brother Harry and sister Gladys both of blessed memory. Mr. Serulneck is survived by his loving children; sons, Robert (Barbara) Serulneck, Michael (Emi) Serulneck of Evergreen, Colorado, Marc...
Robert “Bob” Paul Kahn, 78, passed away on Jan. 17, 2024. He was born July 23, 1945 in Orlando, Florida, to teacher and dietician Tybell Kahn, and jeweler and artist Wolf Kahn. Bob graduated from Edgewater High School (Class of ‘63) and then attended Baylor University. After graduating, he started working for MGM Studios and then began his entrepreneurial journey that continued for over 50 years. Bob was a successful business owner of Truck Brokers Inc, which was a transportation logistics compa...
Mrs. Ruth H. Kuntz, 72, Orlando, Florida passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Advent Health Hospice Orlando following a brief illness. Mrs. Kuntz was born May 2, 1951, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Morris and Dorothy (Blieman) Shugerman. Mrs. Kuntz retired as a data processor of the Broward County School System and moved to Orlando in 2016 after her retirement. Mrs. Kuntz is survived by her loving children; daughter, Abigail (Derrick) Smith of Rockville, Maryland; son,...
