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Sheldon D. Brown, age 84, of Winter Springs, passed away at AdventHealth—Winter Park, on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. A native of New York City, he was born on Jan. 15, 1935, to the Late Jacob and Sylvia Lipschitz Brown. On Aug. 25, 1974, in New York, he married the former Harriet Victor, his wife of more than 45 years, who survives him. He worked for many years in the clothing industry as a credit manager. They relocated to the Orlando area from Queens in 2016. In addition to his wife, Mr. Brown is survived by his children Jodi (Limoni) Brown of W...
Dorothy Norma Blaher, age 87, of Fern Park, passed away on Friday evening, Dec. 27, 2019, at Longwood VITAS and Hospice. Born in Lowell, Mass., she was one of three children and the only daughter, born to the late Samuel and Sarah Palefsky Delinsky. Dorothy attended college for a time and worked as an office manager in the medical field. She, her late husband, Morris, who passed away in August 2012, and their family, relocated to the Orlando area in 1964. She was a former member of Temple Israel and Congregation Ohev Shalom. Norma is survived...
Rosalind Greenhut, age 97, of Altamonte Springs, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, at her residence. A native of Bronx, New York, she was born on Nov. 18, 1922, one of four daughters born to the late Samuel and Ethel Bortner Fisher. Mrs. Greenhut was a high school graduate and worked for nearly 40 years in the Assessor’s Office in the City of New York. She was married to the late Adolph Greenhut for 25 years when he passed away in 1967. She remained in New York until relocating to the Orlando area in 1989, and became a m...
Rosalie J. Klein, age 75, of Altamonte Springs, passed away at AdventHealth—Altamonte Springs, on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. Mrs. Klein was born in New York on Sept. 30, 1944. For many years, she taught in the pre-school at Congregation of Reform Judaism and the JCC. She was the widow of the late Arnold D. Klein who passed away in 2014. She is survived by her son, Rick Klein of Lake Mary. A graveside service was held at Congregation of Reform Judaism Cemetery in Gotha. Arrangements entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando F...
Tamara Kaufman, age 90, of Charlevoix, Michigan, passed away peacefully at Hiland Cottage/McLaren Hospital Hospice in Petosky, Mich., on Jan. 8, 2020. Mrs. Kaufman was born in Korestan, Russian, to the late Meyer and Sonia Shirman Drianksi, on June 14, 1929. Mrs. Kaufman was a homemaker and the widow of the late Famuel Kaufman who passed away in 2012. Residents of Williamsburg, they were among the earliest members of Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation. Following Mr. Kaufman’s death, she relocated to Michigan to be closer to her family. M...
Brenda Klein, age 81, of Kissimmee, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019. Brenda was born in Brooklyn, New York, on Aug. 24, 1938, to the late Samuel and Rose Bloom Ligerman. She attended college and later became a Registered Nurse. In January 1960, in Virginia, she married her late husband, Henry I. Klein, who predeceased her in 2012. Together they raised three children, Todd (Debra) Klein of Clermont, Mindy (Mark) Doolittle of Orlando, and Nancy Klein of Kissimmee, who survive her. They...
(JTA)—Rosalee Glass, a Holocaust survivor recognized by President Donald Trump during the White House Chanukah party, has died following injuries sustained during travel to Washington, D.C. Glass died in Los Angeles on Dec. 14 of a blood clot to her heart. She was three weeks shy of her 103rd birthday. She was accidentally dropped while being transported in a wheelchair to a plane in Los Angeles on Dec. 8, on her way to Washington, D.C., for the White House event, her daughter Lillian Glass said...
(Submitted by the family) Dr. Zena Sulkes Freeman, 80, of Winter Park, died away on Dec. 22, 2019. She was born in Detroit and was a proud graduate of the University of Michigan. She earned her doctoral degree in education from the University of South Florida. Dr. Sulkes was an educator and taught Jewish and secular studies at all levels from pre-school through college. Notably, she served as head of school of the Jewish Academy of Orlando and director of education at Temple B’nai Israel in Clearwater and was a beloved leader within C...
Ethel F. Gibbs, of Orlando, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. She was born in Philadelphia, Penn., on May 27, 1920, to the late Alex and Ida Weisberg Forman and was an Orlando area resident since 1946. She was the widow of the late Irving B. Gibbs, who passed away in 1993. She is survived by her daughters—Beth Melshenker and Cathy Willner; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held at Temple Israel Cemetery with Rabbi Joshua Neely officiating. In memory of Ethel Gibbs, the family requests d...
(Submitted by the family) Mindy Anne Mosrie, 56, passed away in Altamonte Springs, Florida, on Dec. 6, 2019, after a brave battle with Metastatic Breast Cancer. She was born on May 23, 1963, in Brooklyn, N.Y, to Linda and Don Center. Mindy was a beloved elementary school teacher for 28 years. Through the years she changed the world—one mind at a time. Teaching was her super power. She is survived by her daughter Sloane Mosrie Flood (Jhaveen), sister Marcy Hajdukiewicz (Mark), and nephew Logan Hajdukiewicz, along with many aunts, uncles and c...
Robert Peter Wolf, age 70, a nearly life-long resident of Lakeland, passed away at his home in Morganton, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his dear parents Rhoda and Leonard Wolf, and is survived by his three loving siblings—Susan (Bruce) Scheinberg of Miami, Michael (Betty) Wolf of Gainesville and Laurie (Don) Altshuler of Maitland; and by his six nieces and nephews, all of whom loved their Uncle Bobby, and their eight children. Bobby (to his family, Bob to his friends) was born in Paterson, New Jersey, but had the good sense to move to L...
WASHINGTON (JTA)—Allan Gerson, a lawyer who made it easier for the families of terror victims to sue foreign governments, has died. His daughter Daniela told family and friends that he passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at his Washington, D.C., home. His wife, Joan Nathan, the cookbook author and authority on Jewish cuisine, told The Washington Post that Gerson, who was 74, died from complications from the degenerative brain disease Creutzfeldt-Jakob. In 1992, by his mid-40s, Gerson had already made a name for himself as a member of the U.S. Dep...
Susan G. Gamson, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 27, 1942, passed away on Dec. 2, 2019. Susan was always an honest and supportive woman who prioritized the needs of her family above all else. She was very active within her community and at her temple, Congregation Ohev Shalom, when she lived in Orlando, and was a member of Hadassah. She enjoyed traveling, specifically RV Camping with her camping group throughout Orlando, was an avid game show enthusiast, and loved the television show “Say Yes to the Dress.” She was always very par...
Lola Fuchs of Ocean, New Jersey, died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold. She was 91. Born in Oswiecim, Poland, Lola resided in Israel until 1963 when she immigrated to the United States. A Holocaust survivor, she met her husband, David, in a British detention camp in Cypress and moved to Israel. She was a matriarch and will always be remembered as the center of her family. Lola was predeceased by her loving husband of 45 years, David, in January 1994; her sister, Gusta Gelman; and her brothers, Jacob and Avrum Silbi...
(Submitted by the family) Rose Goldie passed away Nov. 11, 2019, at the age of 99 years and 9 months. She was born Feb. 28, 1920, in “White Russia.” At a young age, her family emigrated to Mexico and later to Stevens Point, Wisconsin. She had a zest of life and enjoyed traveling with her husband, Earle, in their RV. She loved dancing, singing, arts and crafts, gardening and cooking. Later in life her passion was playing endless games of Rummikub. Rose is survived by her daughters, Sharee (Rick) of West Palm Beach and Pamela (Sanford) of Lon...
Toby Kaye, age 75, of Atlanta, Georgia, died Nov. 13, 2019. She was raised in the Bronx, New York, graduating from James Monroe High School, where she was a cheerleader. She is also a proud graduate of both Queens College and Hunters College in New York. She moved with her family to South Florida in 1971 before relocating to Orlando in 1977. In 1996, she moved to Atlanta. Toby was an active volunteer at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Always giving, she has also volunteered at B’nai B’rith and Hadassah. She worked for many years as a preschool directo...
(Herschel Shmuel ben Reuven) Howard Stanley Freedman of Altamonte Springs passed away at his residence on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. He was 87 years old. He was born in Newark, New Jersey, on May 26, 1932, to the late Ruben and Adeline Freedman. In June 1957, in Miami, he married Sallie Freedman, his wife of nearly 57 years. They relocated to the Orlando area in 1972. A businessman and entrepreneur, he was loved by many. He served our country in the Air Force during the Korean War. Howard is survived by his son, Kevin of Flagler Beach, Fla.; and...
(Rachel Leah bat Moshe) Rosalind Levitt passed away Nov. 6, 2019. She was born Oct. 13 1921, in the Bronx, New York City. She had a marvelous life. She and her husband, Jack, who predeceased her worked together in the family business and traveled the world. Roz was proud she was able to set foot on all seven continents. She enjoyed reading, community involvement, the symphone and opera, and her cat, “Pretty Kitty.” She is survived by her two sons, Harvey (Mara) of Atlanta and Michael (Ellen) of Nashville, as well as grandchildren Dana Sug...
Submitted by the family Marvin Bob Blatt (Nachum Baruch ben Yonah v’Rachel Leah), of Orlando, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 24th, after complications from cancer treatment. Celebrating his 72nd birthday last Sunday, Oct. 20, he was born in Brooklyn to Jerome “Jerry” Blatt (z”l) and Ruth Koolik Blatt Levine (z”l). In 1970, he married the love of his life, Shelly, while proudly serving his country in the United States Air Force. In 1980, they welcomed their son Marc into the family. In 1989, the family moved to South Orlando and were a founding...
(Sara Leah bat Israel) Lillian Plaez, age 77, of Maitland, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Savannah Cove in Maitland. Mrs. Plaez, a native of Russia, was the daughter of the late Israel and Betty Straks Feinberg, and was born on Oct. 16, 1942. She was a survivor of the Holocaust and was the widow of the late Angelo David Plaez who passed away in November 2007. Mrs. Plaez worked as a relocation specialist in real estate. A resident of Orlando for many years, she was a longtime member of Congregation Ohev Shalom. Mrs. Plaez...
Lynn M. Cohen, age 98, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. He was born in Flushing, New York, on Sept. 19, 1921, a son of the late Godfrey S. and Marie D. Rosenbaum Cohen. Lynn was a graduate of Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pa., and served in the U.S. Navy. On Feb. 6, 1948, in New York City, he married the former Lottie Meyer, his wife of more than 71 years who survives him. Lynn had a long and successful career as a life insurance agent. The family relocated to the...
Roger L. Featherston, age 80, of Winter Park, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019. A native of Lackbourne, Ohio, Roger was born on June 18, 1939 at the late C.D. and Vera Featherson. Following high school, Roger served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Upon completing his service commitment, he entered the workforce and spent many years as a salesman in the food and beverage industry. He relocated to the Orlando area from Ohio in 1974. On May 11, 1989, in Orlando, he married the former...
Madelyn Silverberg, age 75, of Sanford, passed away on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, at Lake Mary Health and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Rockford, Ill., she was born to the late Leo and Christine Karron on July 8, 1944. Madelyn was a high school graduate and went to college for a period of time. She was a medical transcriptionist and relocated to the Orlando area from Bayside, Queens, in 2010. Madelyn is survived by her husband, Marvin Silverberg of Sanford; her son, David Silverberg of Sanford; and daughters, Debbie (Dennis) Traynor of New...
(JTA)-Rep. Elijah Cummings, a longtime Baltimore congressman who worked to build ties between the African-American and Jewish communities in his district, died Thursday in his home city. He was 68. A spokeswoman, Trudy Perkins, said in a statement that he died of "complications concerning longstanding health challenges." As the head of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, Cummings was a leading figure in the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. He used his role to...
NEW YORK (JTA)-Many obituaries of Harold Bloom, the lion of American literary criticism who passed away on Oct. 15, 2019, at 89, mention that he was born to Orthodox Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe. Few mention his lifelong love of Yiddish, and particularly Yiddish theater, which he grew up watching in New York City (although The New York Times one does say that the first book Bloom read was an anthology of Yiddish poetry). In what was likely one of Bloom's last interviews, taped only a...
