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Anita Prager of Apopka, passed away at her home on Monday, July 7, 2014. She was 82 years old. A native of New York, she was born on Sept. 17, 1931, to the late Benjamin and Lenora Weiss Lepow. An astute businesswoman, Mrs. Prager was a successful insurance broker, working with her late husband, Barnett (Barry) in their office.

Mrs. Prager was active in Hadassah and the Girl Scout Council of Greater New York and was a board member of Temple Judea in Howard Beach, N.Y. The couple relocated to the Orlando area in 1988, and became involved with Congregation of Reform Judaism.

Mrs. Prager was predeceased by Barry in October 2013, and is survived by her daughters, Lois Behr and Janet Bennett; and six grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Edwin Lepow.

A graveside service was held at Congregation of Reform Judaism Cemetery, with Rabbi Maurice Kaprow of VITAS Hospice officiating. The family requests contributions in memory of Anita Prager to the American Heart Association, 237 E Marks Street, Orlando 32803. Arrangements entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando 32810.