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Walter Halperin, age 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at his residence. Dr. Halperin was born in New York City on Dec. 10,1924, to the late Sam and Luba Ariev Halperin. He was a graduate of Long Island University and received his dental degree from New York University. Dr. Halperin served in the U.S. Army. He married the former Marcia Grossman in New York on Dec. 25, 1956. They lived in New York and relocated to the Orlando area in 2013. In addition to his wife, Dr. Halperin is survived by his sons, Larry (Susan) Halperin...
Alejandro Enrique “Golan” Herstig, age 70, of Orlando, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020, at AdventHealth Kissimmee from COVID-19. He was born on June 26, 1949, in Buenos Aires, Argentina to the late Menachem Mendel and Regina Gutman Herstig. The family made their way to Israel and later to the United States. They moved to Florida from San Diego in 1999. Alejandro served in the Israel Defense Force. In the U.S., he owned and operated a charter bus service. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Herstig, of Orlando; his daughters, Maor Her...
Diana Katz-Recu, age 87, of Orlando, passed away peacefully at Cornerstone Hospice at ORMC on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. She was born on Jan. 13, 1933, in Newark, New Jersey, to the late Alan and Gertrude Zimmerman Kassoy. A graduate of Hunter College, she was an Early Childhood educator for many years. She and her late first husband, Jerome Katz, relocated to the Orlando area from West Orange, New Jersey, in 1988. There were members of Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation. Following the death of Mr. Katz in 2002, she was married briefly to Max...
Robert (Bob) Saffer passed away peacefully early in the morning on Father’s Day, June 21, 2020. He was born Oct. 14, 1924. He loved nothing more than being with family and friends, as long as food was involved. He never met a stranger and was loved by everyone who knew him. He was generous and kind and always had a joke to tell (sometimes clean, sometimes not). Bob was ready to join his beloved wife, Fea, of 71 years, who passed away on Feb. 1, 2020. He is survived by his daughter, Gayle Steinhart; son-in-law, Barry; daughters Jaci and D...
Coral Joy (Epstein) Ambuter, age 77, of Windermere, Fla., and formerly of Needham, Mass., passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2020, at AdventHealth Hospice Orlando. A native of Cambridge, Mass., Coral was born on Sept. 4, 1942, to the late Morris and Martha Covell Epstein. Coral was a graduate of Newton High School and Beth Israel School of Nursing Class of 1963. For most of her career, she worked as a nurse. She was also the founder and owner of Sancor Monograms. She was the loving wife of Rober Ambuter for 57 years. She is also...
Edwin Feuer of Altamonte Springs died peacefully at home on March 9, 2020, at the age of 99. He was born Jan. 30, 1921, in New York, New York ,to Joseph Feuer and Rose Mermelstein Feuer. His first wife, Florence Feuer, and their sons, Allen and Stephen Feuer, all predeceased him. His wife Julie Seligman Feuer predeceased him on Sept. 28, 2004. Edwin was employed as a civilian employee for the Department of the Army for 40 years, and worked as director for Weapons Systems Management for which he received numerous commendations for meritorious...
Joyce E. Demers, age 89, of Altamonte Springs, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020, at Island Lake Life Center in Longwood. Mrs. Demers was born on April 14, 1931, in Ilion, New York, a daughter of the late George Leander Rockerfeller and Elsie Miriam Brown Rockerfeller. A homemaker and CNA, she was the wife of Charles Demers, her husband of over 58 years who survives her. The family relocated to the Orlando area in 1977 from Port Service, New York. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Nancy Demers of Altamonte Springs;...
Matilda Levin of Longwood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at Serenades at Longwood. She was 98 years old. Mrs. Levin was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on Oct. 13, 1921, to the late Benjamin and Rose Bass Rutkin. A high school graduate, she was a homemaker and the widow of the late Harold Levin, who passed away in October 2011. Locally, Mrs. Levin is survived by her son, Norman (Marlene) Levin, of Longwood. Services and interment were held in Baltimore. Arrangements entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, 640 Lee Road,...
Randolph S. “Randy” Rawiszer, age 60, of DeLand, passed away at his residence on May 13, 2020. Randy was a native of New York, born on Sept. 4, 1959 to Zorina Rawiszer and the late Martin Solomon. Randy was a high school graduate and attended SUNY. An avid Rotarian, Randy had a large circle of friends, many of whom were clients of his custom clothing business. He is survived by his mother, son and siblings. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, a private funeral service was held. In memory of Randy Rawiszer, the family requests donations to The Rot...
David S. Werber, age 68, of Kissimmee and formerly of Revere and Dorchestser, Mass., died suddenly on Sunday, May 17, 2020. He was born in Boston on April 25, 1952, to the late Joseph and Dora Siegal Werber. David graduated Boston Tech in the Top 10 of the Class of 1971. He was also the former president of AZA Louis Needel Chapter, Boston 1971. He was a salesman in Time Share Real Extate. David was the dear brother of Meryl Kaplan and her husband, Edward; Lynda Kanner and Paul Werber. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Due to...
(JNS)-Jewish actor and comedian Jerry Stiller has died at the age of 92, his son, actor and comedian Ben Stiller announced on Monday. "I'm sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes. He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad," tweeted Ben Stiller. I'm sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes. He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most...
Rachel Goldman Shipley took her last breath in this world at 9:58 a.m. Central Time on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. She was one month shy of her 95th birthday. Rachel was a force of nature. She and her sister Lynn performed as the Burton Sisters during a 14-year career in show business. They recorded Yiddish songs for Banner Records and popular music for RCA. She met me, her husband of 64 years, during a “disc jockey tour” in 1955. We were married one year later on March 4, 1956. She left the world of show business to become a force in the Cleveland...
David P. Flax of Maitland, Florida, beloved husband of Viviane Flax, died on May 11, 2020, at AdventHealth Winter Park. Born on April 4, 1933, in Bayonne, New Jersey, David was the youngest of three sons born to the late Fanny (Swersky) and Samuel Flax. He graduated from Elisabeth Irwin High School in Manhattan, attended Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, and received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. David served in the United States Army for two years, stationed in Maryland a...
By Nancy Ludin I am really sorry to share sad news. My oldest brother, Mark Newberger, passed away from pneumonia on May 2, 2020. He was born June 29, 1952, just shy of 68 years old. Mark attended Haverford College where he was their all inter-academic soccer goalie and then went to Cornell Law School. He followed in his father’s footsteps and became an administrative law judge in the Philadelphia suburbs. His daughter, Lauren, was the love of his life, and he was so proud that she graduated from Stanford, got her PhD in economics and worked a...
Susan Grossman Michalczak passed away peacefully in her home in Orlando on May 2, 2020, with her husband, Bob, at her side. She was 71 years old. Susan was born in New York, N.Y., on July 28, 1948 to Arthur and Thelma Grossman. She received her master’s degree in Special Education, a true vocation. She moved to Orlando in 1980, where she taught in various roles for most of her life. She truly loved children, but none more than her sons, Justin and Joshua. In 1993, Susan met the love of her life Robert (Bob) Michalczak and his two children Justi...
Martin Scott Cohn, age 55, of Winter Park, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020, at AdventHealth—Winter Park. Martin was born in Miami, Fla., on Feb. 6, 1965, to Norman L. Cohn and the late Charlotte Rosenbleeth Cohn. Martin grew up in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., graduating from Choctawhatchee High School in 1982. Following graduation, Martin worked in radio and was known as “Scotty Martin” on air for WNUE and WYZB in Fort Walton Beach and as “Martin Ellesar” at WQUH in DeFuniak Springs, Fla., in the late 1980s. Martin made his living in the hospita...
Hilda Ruth Frishman passed away on May 2, 2020 surrounded by her loving children, Susan and husband Larry Wiggins, Jerry, Ellen and Barry. Born in Rockaway Beach, N.Y., on March 26, 1928, she was married for 59 years to Fred Frishman, who predeceased her in 2007. She led a wonderful life as a mother, grandmother, business owner and a friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Hilda was the owner of the Washington, D.C., and Central Florida franchises of the Diet Workshop, which she ran successfully for decades. Hilda had a second...
Rose Geller passed away very peacefully on May 3, 2020. She courageously fought a three-year battle with cancer. Rose was an incredible inspiration and friend to many people. Rose is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Dr. Joshua Geller of Pittsburgh, Pa.; sons, David Geller of Orlando; Aaron (Sharon) Geller of New Hampshire; Gary Geller of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and three grandchildren. If you wish to donate in honor of Rose, please consider the Susan G. Komen Foundation (www.komen.org) as Rose lost her mother at the age of 12 to breast...
Lillian Tobias, age 93, of Lake Mary, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 7, 2020. She was born in New York, New York, on Dec. 18, 1926, to the late Aaron Morris Zaritsky and Rebecca Friedland Zaritsky. Lillian was a high school graduate and worked as a bookkeeper in manufacturing. Lillian was the widow of the late Bernard Tobias, who passed away in December 1987. She relocated to the Orlando area from Statesville, N.C., in 1993. Lillian is survived by her son, Elliot (Tina) of Memphis; her daughters, Susan (Michael) Vignola of...
Annette Kahan Brener, age 93, of Oviedo, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at AdventHealth Hospice in Altamonte Springs. A Brooklyn, N.Y., native, she was born on Feb. 17,1927, to the late Philip and Ester Flug Kahan. Annette was a high school graduate, and for many years owned and operated a motel in the Poconos with her late husband, Michael. Annette and Michael were married on July 12, 1970, in Brookliyn and were married for 47 years when he passed away in 2017. Annette is survived by her daughters, Carol and Fran; her...
Scott Henry Rosenfeld, age 44, of Apopka, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020, at AdventHealth Apopka. A native of Islip, New York, Scott was born on June 30, 1975 to Madelyne Shankman Rosenfeld and the late Howard Rosenfeld. Scott was a high school graduate and attended college. He was a widely known clown in the entertainment industry, bringing happiness and laughter to hundreds of children. On April 12,1997, in Orlando, Scott married the former Tracy D. Goldman, his wife of 23 years who survives him. Scott was the proud father of his son...
Vera Amar, age 64, of Valdosta, Ga., and formerly of Orlando, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. She was born in Satu Mare, Romania, to the late Same and goldie Pearl Lax. Vera was an educator for many years, receiving her master’s in psychology from Monmouth University in New Jersey. She was the wife of Mark Amar, who survives her. In 1994, they relocated to Orlando from New Jersey and joined Congregation Ohev Shalom. They recently moved to Valdosta to be closer to family. In addition to her husband, Vera is s...
Stanley Magath, (Zalman ben Avraham Yitzhak v’Sarah), age 87, of Clermont, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at South Lake Hospital in Clermont. Stanley was born on Nov. 15, 1932, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Abraham Jack and Sarah Kaplan Magath. He was a high school graduate and served in the United States Army. On Jan. 27, 1952, in Brooklyn, he married the former Leah Franklin, his wife of over 68 years who survives him. Stan was the owner/operator of a retail electronics business in New Jersey. In 2017, he and Leah relocated t...
Phylis S. Amsterdam, age 93, passed away peacefully at LindenLea Assisted Living in DeLand on Saturday, March 28, 2020. Born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, Phylis was one of two daughters born to the late Louis and Nettie Cohen Seder. She was a high school graduate and took nursing classes at the Jewish Hospital in Pennsylvania. On Aug. 8, 1945, in Philadelphia, she married Dr. Gerald H. Amsterdam, her husband of 71 years when he passed away in 2016. They relocated to the Orlando area from Sarasota in 2008. Mrs. Amsterdam is survived by her sons,...
Sheryl Blaiwes Asarnow, age 48, of Maitland, passed away peacefully at AdventHealth Hospice—Orlando, on Saturday, March 28, 2020. A native Floridian, Sheryl was born in Winter Park on March 27, 1972, to Arthur and Carolle Shapiro Blaiwes. She received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Florida. On May 26, 2002, in Orlando, she married Jeffrey Steven Asarnow, her husband of nearly 18 years, who survives her. Sheryl was the devoted mother to her son, Zacha...
