Obituary-MARILYN BARBARA FRANKEL

Marilyn B. Frankel, age 70, of Celebration, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, at her residence. A native of Brooklyn, New York, she was born on Oct.13, 1947. Marilyn received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the former Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, now New York University School of Engineering. A computer analyst, Marilyn retired from NYNEX (now Verizon) and entered into a business partnership with her dear friend and colleague, Carl Gehr. They worked together for a number of years as consultants in the computer industry preparing businesses for Y2K. Following her initial retirement, she relocated to the new town of Celebration in Osceola County, where she continued to live until her passing.

Marilyn is survived by her sister, Dorothy Fuirness and her dear friend, Carl Gehr. She is also survived by her devoted caregiver, Mandie Mancil.

A graveside funeral service was held at Beth Israel Memorial Park, Gotha, with Rabbi Arnold Siegel of Jewish Family Services officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando FL 32810. 407-599-1180.