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Dr. Morton Arthur Diamond, FACC, FACP, beloved father of Dr. David and Orly Diamond of Winter Park, passed away peacefully at his home in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, on Dec. 16, 2021, aged 83. Born in Monticello, N.Y., on June 17, 1938, to the late Paul and Ann Diamond, he was raised in the Village of Wurtsboro, population 300, where the extended Diamond family, having immigrated from Nezhin, Ukraine, resided since the purchase of the family farm by his grandfather (Solomon Diamond) on Lincoln’s birthday, Feb. 12, 1912. He was immensely proud of his r...
Submitted by the family On Dec. 13, 2021, Sonia Margolis Mandell (known to friends as "Sunny" or family as "Ma"), a beloved wife, mother, and Jewish community leader, passed away peacefully surrounded by several generations of loved ones in her condo in New Smyrna Beach, Fla. She was born Jan. 27,1927. The most important part of her life, as she describes in a memoir, written for her grandchildren, began when a debonair Brooklyn native and WWII vet named Lester Mandell asked her on a date within...
Israel lost a fearless warrior last Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, when Rabbi Eliezer Waldman, founder and president of the Hesder Yeshivat Nir Kiryat Arba and one of the pioneers of the renewed Jewish community of Hebron, passed away at the end of Shabbat after a brief illness. Thousands attended the 84-year-old's funeral in the ancient Jewish cemetery in Hebron. Rabbi Waldman was born in Petah Tikva in 1937 to Rabbi Yoel and Dina Waldman. In 1940, his family moved to the United States, where, as a...
Submitted by the family It is with a heavy heart we face the passing of Jacqueline Greenblatt in the early morning hours of Dec.10, 2021, after 85 years of life. She was born on July 29, 1936, and was welcomed in the arms of our creator peacefully in her sleep after a long illness. Jackie was a loving wife and mother and is survived by George Greenblatt, her devoted husband of 65 years; sons, Bruce and Gary, and daughter, Frannie. She was blessed with three loving grandchildren — Rachel, Michael and Alex; and two great-grandchildren, Lily G...
Elli Mae Goodman, 3, of Orlando, Florida, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Aurora, Colorado. Elli was born Jan. 24, 2018, in Orlando, Florida. Elli is survived by her parents Michelle Lynn Goodman and Matthew Charles Gales of Orlando; brothers, Hunter Goodman and Ezra Goodman, both of Orlando; sister, Talia Goodman of Orlando; maternal grandparents, Debra and Tom Goodman; paternal grandparents, Wayne and Tina Gales, Laura and Ron Avery. Graveside services for Elli were held in the Pavilion of...
Gary Frederick Roth, Sr., 88, loving husband, father, grandfather and brother passed peacefully on Nov. 26, 2021. Gary was born in Fresno, Calif., on Aug. 10, 1933, to Frederick and Ann (Adolph) Roth. He grew up on the family-owned grape farm in Fresno. At 17, his thirst for adventure and sense of duty led him to enlist in the Navy. Gary was a second-generation Seabee and served one tour in Korea and three in Viet Nam. He retired in 1972 after 21 years of service, achieving the rank of senior...
The family of Chris Schafer notes with sadness his sudden and unexpected passing on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Chris was the father of Temple Sinai members Hannah and Sarah Schafer. Chris will also be remembered by his parents, Linda (Sam) Sampieri, Ron (Suzanne) Schafer; his siblings, David (Liz) Schafer, Kim Hochstetler, Michael (Maryanne) Sampieri, and Nancy (Ruth) Sampieri, and his many nieces and nephews. Those wishing to express condolences may send a note of sympathy to Hannah and Sarah in care of Beth Schafer at 2358 Fairoaks Rd. Decatur,...
Joan Sharri Lowy Schwam, age 77, of Altamonte Springs, Florida, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, at the hospital with her children by her side. She was born on Aug. 25, 1944, in Brooklyn to Robert and Bella Lowy. On Dec. 25, 1944, in N.Y. she was married to the love of her life, Martin Schwam, who predeceased her on Aug. 11, 2016. Joan was a legal assistant at her daughter's law firm. As a young lady Joan only wanted to be a stay at home mother, which she was for the majority of her...
(JTA) –When Ed Shames described his Jewish self, he used the term “tough SOB.” Shames, the oldest surviving member of the legendary Easy Company parachute infantry regiment, could also have added “patient.” Shames, who died Dec. 3 at age 99 at his home in Norfolk, Virginia, in 1945 secured bottles of cognac designated for Hitler’s use only from the palace of the man who wanted to wipe the Jews from the earth. He waited until 1961 to open one: The occasion was a bar mitzvah — his son’s commitment to a Jewish future. The exploits of Easy Company...
Jymmie Lynn Jacobson, a wife, mother, bubbe, aunt, sister, friend, and caregiver for many, died unexpectedly on Nov. 8, 2021, at the age of 58. Jymmie is survived by her parents, James and Patricia Gazaway, her husband, Dr. Hal Jacobson, and her children - Abraham and Isaac Jacobson, Marla (Dr. Justin) Capes, Mark (Heather) and Larry (Ashley) Jacobson; as well as her sisters, Marie, Susan and Paige. She is predeceased by her sister, Melissa. Jymmie was born in Tennessee on Dec. 5, 1962. She...
Elisheva Pinhas Zeira, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 202, in Boca Raton, Fla., with her daughter, Dr. Shelly Fenton-Zeira, by her side. Elisheva was born Dec. 26, 1934, in Tel-Aviv, Israel, to Shlomo Pinhas, z"l, and Rachel Cohen Pinhas, z"l. She graduated Gymnasia Herzeliah High School in 1953 in Tel Aviv and then went on to nursing school in Israel. She served in the Israeli Defense Force in the Armored Corps from 1953-1955. In 1960, she married Yuval Zeira and they...
David P. Newman passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, just shy of his 84th birthday, Nov. 20, 1937. David shared his passion for life with his family and many friends. He enjoyed serving his clients and taking care of their financial service needs, having practiced in the Orlando area for more than 50 years. He received his bachelor’s degree in Business from Syracuse University and a law degree from the University of Florida. When not working, David enjoyed traveling and spending time with his...
(JTA) - Mort Sahl, a Jewish satirist who was credited with making caustic political and social satire popular in stand-up comedy, died Tuesday at 94. Often walking on stage holding just a rolled up newspaper, Sahl liked to riff on the headlines of the day in extended improvised monologues. At a time when comedians tended to steer clear of politics, Sahl took aim at politicians and was known to end his sets with the line: "Are there any groups I haven't offended?" Steve Allen, the first host of "...
Sybil Biales, 91, formerly of Maitland, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family and loved ones on Oct. 22, 2021, in Southlake, Texas. Sybil is preceded in death by her husband, Maj. Albert Biales, USAF (Ret.) and daughter Sandra Lowson. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Louise and Jerry Springer of Southlake, Texas; daughters, Diane Allison of Palmdale, California, and Patty Waltenburg; and son Jeff Biales. She is also survived by her four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The family is thankful for VNA...
Dr. Melvin E. Cohen passed away on Oct. 24, 2021. He was born April 23, 1932, in Watertown, N.Y., to Ethel and Morris Cohen. Dr. Cohen attended Watertown schools and graduated with honors in chemistry from Watertown High School. Dr. Cohen graduated from St. Lawrence University Cum Laude with a B.S. degree, Phi Beta Kappa, and was a member of Beta Beta Beta National Biology honorary, and Beta Chi Rho national psychology honorary. He graduated from the University of New York College of Medicine in Syracuse, New York. He did a rotating internship...
Mary Lou Goss, 88, of Maitland passed away Oct. 20, 2021. Mrs. Goss was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on Feb. 11, 1933, to the late Helen and Richard Werner. Mrs. Goss showed a talent for music and at a young age became known regionally for her singing voice. By her early teens, she was appearing on local radio shows and singing at many different venues. She was admitted to the Julliard School of Music, but was prevented from attending by economic considerations. She met Gerald Goss while he was finishing his medical training at Lancaster Ge...
WASHINGTON (JTA) - Colin Powell will be remembered in history as the first Black U.S. national security adviser, the first Black military chief of staff and the first Black secretary of state. He was also the first military chief to speak Yiddish as a second language, and he loved surprising Jews with his skill. Powell, the former U.S. secretary of state who brokered the "road map" to a two-state peace deal that still informs much of U.S. policy in the region, died Monday aged 84. He died of...
Rita Cassel Coenson, 89, beloved wife, grandmother and great-grandmother, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021. She was born Oct. 5, 1932. Rita was a gifted artist, interior designer and business owner. She was married to the late Martin Coenson for 54 years. She is survived by her children — Steven, Barbara, Craig and Douglas; her grandchildren — Chad, Julie, Melissa, Caleb, Elijah and Andrew; great-grandchildren — Asher, Raleigh and Annabelle; and sister, Joyce Kitey and her family. She was beautiful woman who loved life, loved to laugh, and most...
Charles Coleman Gamson, age 83, of Tampa died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. Charlie was born in Mt. Vernon, N.Y. on Dec. 30, 1937, and moved to Orlando in the early 1950s. He graduated from Edgewater High School. Charlie was a partner of Aaron Scrap Metals in Orlando before moving to Tampa. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Susan, and his brother Alvin Gamson. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Lorinda Gamson and Josh and Dani Gamson; five cherished grandchildren — Noah, Maggie, Ezra, Mara and Jonah; and his b...
(Cleveland Jewish News via JTA) - Jim Fleischer, a Canton, Ohio native who served as CEO of the historic Jewish fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi since June 2018, died from cancer on Saturday. He was 52. In a statement posted on its website, AEPi said, "Jim fought a courageous battle against cancer for the last three years, but the fight was too much and he passed away yesterday evening surrounded by his family and fraternity brothers." Fleischer graduated from Kent State University in 1993 with a...
Mrs. Lauren Ellen Shaeffer-Vandivier, 63, of Orlando died Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Cornerstone Hospice, following a brief illness. Mrs. Schaeffer-Vandivier was born on Jan. 19, 1948, in Philadelphia, Penn., to Jeanne Singer Schaeffer and the late Jerome Schaeffer, and moved to the Orlando area in 2007 from Coral Springs, Fla. She retired from the Orange County School Board as a curriculum specialist. Mrs. Schaeffer-Vandivier is survived by Robert Vandivier of Orlando, her husband of seven years; her daughters, Alexa (Jon) Miller of Ocoee and...
Mr. Jerry Adelman, 92 of Longwood, Florida, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, following a brief illness. He was born April 8, 1929, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Abraham & Lena (Eisenman) Adelman and moved to the Central Florida area in 1981 from Erie, Pennsylvania. Mr. Adelman is survived by his loving and caring wife of 60 years, Ann (Gordon) Adelman of Longwood; son, Joel Adelman of Casselberry; daughter, Jill (Frank) Vander Valk of Saratoga, N.Y.; and grandchildren — Sydney, Ben, Leor, Zoe and Jacob. Funeral Services for Mr. Adelman were held F...
Mrs. Hannah B. Glaser, 92, formerly of Pikesville, Md., passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. Hannah was born in Baltimore, Md., to Morris and Rose (Berlowitz) Biller on Aug. 22, 1929. She earned a Bachelor of Arts and a master’s degree in Education from Towson State College. Hannah worked as a Social Studies teacher at Northwestern High School for many years. An avid reader, she loved crossword puzzles and played Scrabble daily before dinner with her h...
Mollie Matza Solomon passed away peacefully in Orlando, Florida, at 92 years of age. Mollie was born in Brooklyn, New York, on Jan. 19, 1929. She was the devoted and loving wife of Morris “Morey” Solomon for over 69 year, whom she married in December 1951. In 1951 the couple settled in Burlington, Vermont, where they raised their four children until 1973 when the entire family of six relocated to Orlando, Florida. During her working years, Mollie was an executive secretary in the banking industry where she utilized her expert typing and sho...
Lenore Pritzker, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021. Mrs. Pritzker was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on Feb. 11, 1934, one of four children born to the late Benjamin and Blanche Abramovitz Stein. She was a high school graduate and on June 20, 1953, in Baltimore, she married Allan Pritzker, her husband for over 68 years. The family relocated to the Orlando area in 1961. Mrs. Pritzker is survived by her husband, Allan, of Orlando. Son Richard (Tobi) Pritzker of Casselberry; Son Dr. Jordan (Dr. Carole) Pritzker of...
