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Mr. Charles B. Silverman, 92, formerly of Orlando, passed away peacefully Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, in Seattle, Washington following a brief illness. Mr. Silverman was born Oct. 28, 1930, in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Samuel and Grace (Fine) Silverman. Shortly after graduating from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, he served in the Army as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. He married his beloved, Ellen (Sinsley) Silverman, in 1961 in Miami Beach, Florida shortly afterward they made... Full story
Mrs. Mina Milman, 95, formerly of Orlando passed away Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at her San Jose, California home surrounded by her family following a brief illness. Mrs. Milman was born June 6, 1928, in Lithuania to the late Marchels & Esther (Lipzis) Epstein. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Samuel Milman, and son, Professor Claudio Milman, both of blessed memory. Mrs. Milman is survived by her devoted daughter, Rita Monica Milman of San Jose, California and son, Mario (Vanda) Milman of Delray Beach, Florida and her 3... Full story
Sheila M. Cooper, age 72, of Oviedo, FL (formerly of Randallstown, MD) passed away on Oct. 9 in Altamonte Springs. Mrs. Cooper was born in Baltimore, MD, on Nov. 27, 1950, to the late Karl and Adele “Gert” Friedman. She moved to the Oviedo area in 1990 with her husband of 44 years, Thomas Cooper, of blessed memory. She is survived by her loving children: David (Daun) Cooper and Nicole (Ben) Knapp, both of Oviedo, FL, sisters; Joyce Bell of Maryland and Janice (Jeffrey) Frieman of Tampa, Florida;... Full story
Irvin M. Levin, 82, loving father and grandfather, peacefully passed away on Oct. 3, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Evelyn (Blum) and Abraham Levin in Philadelphia, PA. He grew up in Philadelphia, PA and Atlantic City, N.J. Irvin honorably served in the United States Air Force for four years. After marrying, Sandra Levin, he raised his family in Philadelphia, PA. He spent most of his career as a postal carrier for the United States Post Office and working other jobs to... Full story
Major Paul Lilling, United States Air Force, Retired, 89, passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at his Maitland, Florida home surrounded by his family. Major Lilling was born Jan. 11, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Herman and Winifred Lilling. Major Lilling served over 20 years in the United States Air Force with 2 tours in the Vietnam War and flew the B 47 during the Cold War. Major Lilling is survived by his devoted wife, Lois (Messinger) Lilling of Maitland, Florida; son;... Full story
Mr. Richard M. Tolpin, 75, Orange City, Florida passed away Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Majestic Oaks Healthcare Center following a brief illness. Mr. Tolpin was born May 20, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois to the late A. Richard and Shirley (Cohn) Tolpin. He and his wife moved to Orlando area in 1972 from Mobile, Alabama. Mr. Tolpin is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Sheilah (Bercov) Tolpin of Orange City, Florida. In keeping with Mr. Tolpin’s wishes he will be cremated and his cremated remains scattered at sea. May he rest in peace and m... Full story
Frona D. Lessans, 78, of Lake Mary, Florida, passed away on Sept. 29, 2023. She was born on Nov. 5, 1944, in Baltimore, Maryland. Frona, also known as Fiona, was always sweet and charming, known for her sharp wit and caring nature. Fiona had a successful career that spanned various fields. She started as an English teacher and later worked for the IHS and FDA. She eventually pursued a career in law and became an attorney. Fiona’s dedication to her work was truly admirable, and she made a positive impact on those she served. Outside of her p...
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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,... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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)... Full story
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.... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
