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Mrs. Rosalyn Saroff, 92, Winter Garden, Florida passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at Apopka Health & Rehab Center surrounded by her family following a brief illness. Mrs. Saroff was born Sept. 18, 1931, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Harry David and Dora (Snyder) Bronstein. She and her late husband, Frank Saroff of blessed memory, moved to the Central Florida area in 2018 from New York. Mrs. Saroff is survived by her devoted daughters; Lisa (Joshua) Davidson of Winter...
LT JG Charles H. Schulman, 91, passed away peacefully Sept. 30, 2023, at his Casselberry, Florida home with family at his side. Charles was born Nov. 23, 1931, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Samuel and Flora (Frank) Schulman. He and his wife, Edith, moved to the Central Florida area in 1958 coming from Tullahoma, Tennessee. Charles retired as an Electrical Engineer from Martin Marietta (now Lockheed Martin) after 34 years, and a proud United States Navy Veteran. Charles had an active life...
Mrs. Alice H. Gamson, 91, of Sun City Center, Florida and formerly of Orlando, Florida passed away at Aston Gardens Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, peacefully with her children at her side. Mrs. Gamson was born Nov. 18, 1931, in Bronx, New York to the late Benjamin and Rose (Baskin) Hoffman. She and her late husband, Alvin Gamson of blessed memory, moved to the Orlando area in 1978 from Mount Vernon, New York. She was a member of Congregation Ohev Shalom. Mrs. Gamson is survived by her devoted...
Mae (Millie) Heller passed away on Sept. 29, 2023, at the age of 92 after a tragic automobile accident in Mount Airy, MD. Mae resided in Winter Springs, Florida and was on an extended stay in Mount Airy, MD. Mae was born on June 13, 1931, in New York City, New York, and raised in the Pelham Parkway section of the Bronx for the next 20 years. Afterward, Mae spent nearly 20 years living in Deer Park, NY. Mae entered the workforce after her husband Louis Nathan Heller predeceased her at an early...
Mrs. Linda J. Slone, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Westminster Winter Park following a brief illness. Mrs. Slone was born Sept. 29, 1942, in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Sam and Sarah (Brandt) Cohen. She and her late husband, Sheldon Slone, of blessed memory, moved to the Orlando area in 1973 from Akron, Ohio. Mrs. Slone retired as an account executive with the Heritage Florida Jewish Newspaper. Mrs. Slone is survived by her devoted sons; Michael (Lisa) Slone of...
Mrs. Barbara Ina Smith, 94, Orlando, Florida passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, at Court Yard Care Center following a brief illness. Mrs. Smith was born Nov. 17, 1928, in Bronx, New York to the late Bernard and Etta (Friedman) Gerstman. Mrs. Smith moved to the Orlando area in 1978 with her late husband of blessed memory and were the owners of CNA Restaurant in downtown Orlando and then Smitty’s Restaurant. She closed Smitty’s after the passing of her husband in 1992. She then wor...
Mr. Allen Charles Abramson, 86, of Orlando, passed away peacefully at Aidan Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center in Fort Pierce, Florida on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. Mr. Abramson was born March 9, 1937, in New York, New York to the late Samuel and Lillian (Feinberg) Abramson. He and his late wife, Justine (Newman) Abramson, of blessed memory, moved to the Orlando area in 2006 from Cliffside, New Jersey. He was a proud United States Army veteran. Mr. Abramson is survived by his devoted children — son, Neil (Melissa) Abramson of Ocoee, Florida; and d...
Ms. Harriet Cooperstein, 76, of Orlando, passed away peacefully at Orlando Health Dr. Phillips Hospital following a brief illness on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. Ms. Cooperstein was born Dec. 14, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Louis and Anna (Shenker) Blavat. She and her husband, Dr. Mark Cooperstein, of blessed memory, moved to the Orlando area in 2018 from Naples, Florida. Ms. Cooperstein is survived by her devoted children - son, Matthew (Katie) Cooperstein of Cocoa Beach,...
Miss Renee Beth Kessler, 46, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, at her Haines City, Florida home following a brief illness. Miss Kessler was born Jan. 11, 1977, in Newburgh, New York to the late William and Adele (Simpkin) Kessler and moving to the Central Florida area in 2021 from Maryland. Miss Kessler is survived by her loving and devoted sister, Cheryl Kessler of Haines City, Florida. In keeping with Miss Kessler’s wishes, she will be cremated and at a later date placed with h...
Dr. Ronald S. Posner was born Feb. 22, 1943, in Burbank, CA, as the oldest of three boys born to Abraham Posner and Rose Block. He is survived by his wife, Jill; his two brothers, Fred and Harris; his two sons, Donny and Jonathan (Tricia); his two daughters, Allison (Eli Bolin) and Meredith (Matt Schuh); and six grandchildren - Jacob, Mila, Walter, Harry, Carter and Amelia. Dr. Posner received his education at UCLA in Los Angeles, earning a Ph.D. in electrical engineering. He moved to Burlington...
Mr. Harvey Stephen Pensky, 80, of DeLand, Florida passed away peacefully at Villa Health & Rehab Center on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, surround by his family. Mr. Pensky was born Feb. 7, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Michael and Florence (Schutzmann) Pensky. Mr. Pensky is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Ellen (Levin) Pensky of DeLand, Florida; beloved daughter; Fara (Hunter) Gold of Apopka, Florida; and his grandchildren, Marin Gold and Riley Gold. Funeral Services for Mr. Pensky were held Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 in the Chapel of...
Mr. Ira Hochroth died peacefully at home on Aug.20, 2023, in Lake Mary, Florida at the age of 81. Ira is survived by his wife of 60 years, Karen Hochroth; daughters, Risa Hochroth Feist (Rich Feist) of Wayland, Massachusetts, and Holly Kluger (Mark Kluger) of Longwood, FL. He is also survived by his grandchildren - Nathan Kluger, Steven Kluger, Jessica Feist and Joshua Feist. Ira was born on May 28, 1942, in New York, New York to Nathan and Jean Mendlowitz Hochroth. He graduated from DeWitt...
Ms. Rachel Zorros, 63, Orlando, Florida passed away Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, at Excellence Senior Living following a brief illness. Ms. Zorros was born March 11, 1960, in New York City, New York to the late Michael and Joyce (Saladow) Becker. In keeping with Ms. Zorros’s wishes she was cremated and her cremated remains were scattered at sea. May she rest in peace and may her memory always be a blessing. Private cremation under the direction of Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, 933 Lee Road, Suite 101, Orlando, Florida 407-599-118...
Mrs. Sora Frankel, 103, passed away Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, at at her Parkland, Florida home following a brief illness. Mrs. Frankel was born Nov. 27, 1919, in New York City, New York to the late Isidor and Miriam (Friedman) Hinder. She and her late husband Aaron Frankel moved to the Orlando area in 1979 from New York. She was a member of Hadassah, Brandeis, ORT and Deborah and a former member of Congregation of Reform Judaism. Mrs. Frankel is survived by her devoted daughter, Ellan (Jerrold)...
Mrs. Gracia (Moore) Smith, 87, passed away Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, at her Maitland, Florida home following a brief illness. Mrs. Smith was born Nov. 2, 1935, in Orlando, Florida to the late Luther and Sarah (Ingham) Moore and was a lifelong resident of Orlando. Mrs. Smith was a retired consultant in psychology. She was a former member of Congregation Ohev Shalom, Sister Hood, Hadassah and Chevra Kadisha of Central Florida. She was a member of the Lower Muskogee Creek Tribe in Whigham, Georgia....
With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Dr. Robert Kaplan, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and a respected physician, who touched the lives of many through his remarkable dedication to medicine, love for sports, and devotion to family. Dr. Kaplan left this world on July 31, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Ticonderoga, New York on Feb. 1, 1948, Dr. Kaplan’s journey began with a thirst for knowledge and a passion for healing others. Throughout his life, he displayed a profound commitment to h...
Submitted by the family It is with great sadness that the family of Howard Steven Rosen announces his passing. Howard, 61, was born in San Bernardino, California, on June 22, 1962 to Colonel Ronald Rosen and Freda Rosen (Weber). He passed away unexpectedly at home with his beloved wife Margaret by his side on July 26, 2023. During his wonderful life Howard lived in various locations including the Azores, Massachusetts, Florida, and New Jersey. After moving to Orlando he became a proud graduate of the first class of the Disney Culinary...
Beverly Joy Opper Rosenberg, 76, of Paterson, N.J., passed away on Aug. 6, 2023, in Orlando, Florida. She was born on Sept. 27, 1946. Beverly was a creative and generous individual who had a deep desire to help everyone. She was known for her loving and fierce nature, as well as her passion for teaching and videography. Beverly adored her family and her beloved pups. Beverly's educational journey began at College High School where she met her husband, Stephen, and she later pursued her passion f...
Lottie M. Cohen, age 98, passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside on July 15, 2023. Lottie was born in Moers, Germany, the daughter of the late William S. and Antonie (Lowenstein) Meyer. Lottie, along with her brother Steven and parents, came to the United States in the late 1930s. She was a graduate of Washington Heights High School and became a dental hygienist soon thereafter. In February 1948, Lottie married Lynn M. Cohen. They were together for more than 71 years until...
Submitted by the family Sara M. Danziger, a woman of strong conviction, patriotism, and deep faith, peacefully passed away July 20, 2023, in Winter Park, Florida. Born in Guatemala City, she pursued academic excellence, earning a BSBA from the University of Cincinnati, and two MA degrees and a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, specializing in Latin American Literature. A dedicated Spanish teacher at the University of Maryland and BCC High School, Sara inspired countless students with her passion for language and culture. Beyond academia, s...
Mrs. Cynthia Kalik, 77, of Oviedo, Florida passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at AdventHealth Oviedo following a brief illness. Mrs. Kalik was born May 22, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Jack and Shirley (Betz) Goldfarb. She and her late husband, Michael P. Kalik, moved to the Central Florida area in 1998 from Wilmington, Delaware. Mrs. Kalik is survived by her beloved children; daughter, Dana (Herman) Meyer of Oviedo, Florida and son, Robert (Lauren) Kalik of Todd, North Carolina; her sister, Sheila LaPanne of Lauderhill,...
Sgt. Steven Sorkin, 75, of Casselberry, Florida, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Advent Health Altamonte Springs following a brief illness. Sgt. Sorkin was born April 12, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Julius and Mollie (Schwartz) Sorkin. He is predeceased by his first wife, Sheila Marie Sorkin. Sgt. Sorkin is survived by his wife, Vilma Vina of Casselberry, Florida; son, Julian Sorkin of Jacksonville, Florida; and his granddaughter, Amy Sorkin of Jacksonville, Florida. Graveside Services were held at Cape Canaveral National...
(JTA) — I was just out of college when I got a freelance assignment from a small entertainment magazine to interview a rising comic named Pee-wee Herman. Of course that wasn’t his real name, but the man-child persona — one part Howdy Doody, one part third-grade nerd, who spoke as if he just took a hit off a helium balloon — was created by a comic and actor named Paul Reubens. The publicist warned me that Reubens would be only talking to me as Pee-wee, but the voice at the other end of the cal...
Dr. Margery Jean Adelson, 78, of Orlando, Florida, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Bridgeport ASL of Maitland, Florida, following a brief illness. Dr. Adelson was born Jan. 10, 1945, in New York, New York. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Joseph B. Adelson; cherished mother of Eric (Andrea) Adelson, David Adelson, and Gretchen (Michael) Kaplan; treasured grandmother of Hope Adelson, Anabelle Adelson, Julianne Kaplan, and Henry “Hank” Kaplan; dear sister of Vivan Altholz; Margery was the loving daughter of the late Greta and the late Ema...
(JTA) - Alan Arkin knew he was going to be an actor from the age of five. "Every film I saw, every play, every piece of music fed an unquenchable need to turn myself into something other than what I was," he wrote in his 2011 memoir, "An Improvised Life." What he was was the son of Ukrainian and German Jewish immigrants in Brooklyn, where he was born in 1934. But over the course of a long and unusually peripatetic career, he managed to turn himself into a conflicted Russian submarine officer ("The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming,"...
