OBITUARIES – MAY THEIR MEMORIES BE A BLESSING
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Arlene Levin
Joe Soriano
Arlene Levin passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015. Arlene was born Oct. 19, 1929, in New York City, the daughter of Rose and Robert Engle and the younger sister of Russell Engle. She was married for 30 years to her beloved Frank Levin, who passed away too young at the age of 54. Arlene leaves to cherish her memory her loving family: her two children, Laurel Neels of Atlanta and David Levin and wife Cory Davis of Washington state; grandsons Forrest Levin and Isaac Levin and wife Ariana; and niece and nephews Michelle Bisson, Eileen and Darryl Engle, and Larry Engle. Arlene will be missed deeply by her loving family, extended family and friends.
Joe Soriano, 91, of Atlanta died Friday, June 19, 2015. Mr. Soriano was born Dec. 21, 1923, on the isle of Rhodes to Morris and Rachel Soriano, of blessed memory. He immigrated to the United States in October 1939 and served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army from 1943 through 1946, when he was honorably discharged. He married Julia Habib, his loving wife of 62 years, on June 28, 1953. Joe purchased Lee’s Fine Foods in 1956 and was its sole proprietor until his retirement in 1982. He will always be remembered for his kind, gentle demeanor and sweet smile. Joe is survived by his devoted wife, Julia Soriano; children Morris and Sherri Soriano, Shelley and Neil Cooper, and Janet and Michael Seligson, all of Atlanta, and Howard and Jodi Soriano of Chicago; grandchildren Julie (Stephen) Loftis, Lauren Soriano, Andrea (Matthew) Oppenheimer, Jason (Melissa) Cooper, Jenna Cooper, Elena Seligson, Justin Seligson, Joni Seligson and Julia Soriano; and greatgranddaughters Jordan and Madison Loftis. Mr. Soriano was preceded in death by his grandsons Joseph Soriano and Jared Seligson, of blessed memory. The family wishes to thank his devoted and loving caregivers, Dave, Iris, Kynisha, Althea, Jasmine and Jeffrey. Sign the online guestbook at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Congregation Or VeShalom, 1681 N. Druid Hills Road NE, Brookhaven, GA 30319; the Rhodes Jewish Historical Society, 10850 Wilshire Boulevard, No. 750, Los Angeles, CA 90024; or the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601. A graveside service was held Sunday, June 21, at Arlington Memorial Park with Rabbi Hayyim Kassorla officiating. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.
85, Atlanta
Herbert A. Maier 92, Chicago
Herbert A. Maier, 92, was the beloved husband of Rella, nee Sklut; loving father of Peter (Christy) Maier and Temple Sinai member Paula (Bennet) Alsher; and adored Papa of Lora, Rachel (Ben Martin), Hannah (Danny Sirdofsky) and Jacob. Born in Karlsbad, Czechoslovakia, he escaped the Nazis and died just short of his 93rd birthday. Herbie Maier exemplified what it means to be a husband, father and grandfather. He lived a rich and full life, and he has left behind a legacy of memories for those who knew him to treasure. Graveside services were held in Chicago. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals, Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847-229-8822, www.cjfinfo.com.
Frieda Neulinger
91, Atlanta
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Cecille Alhadeff of Pretoria, South Africa, mother of Stan Alhadeff of Atlanta.
98, Atlanta
Frieda Neulinger, 98, of Atlanta passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 17, 2015. Born in New York to Celia and Joseph Greifer, both of blessed memory, she was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Sam, and her brother, Hyman. Frieda is survived by her daughters, Sharon Neulinger (Richard Kaplan) and Ellen Neulinger, and her grandchildren, Sara and Joseph Kaplan. Frieda grew up on the Lower East Side of Manhattan and moved to Brooklyn when she married. She worked as a legal secretary. In 2004 she moved to the Jewish Tower in Atlanta. Although nothing could ever equal New York City for Frieda, she enjoyed her new friends and proximity to her grandchildren. Sign the online guestbook at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Congregation Shearith Israel. Graveside services were held Sunday, June 21, at Wellwood Cemetery in West Babylon, N.Y. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.
Frederick Rudisch Dr. Frederick Rudisch, age 80, died Tuesday, June 16, 2015. Frederick Rudisch was born in 1934 in Kingston, N.Y., to Dr. Sigmund and Anne Rudisch. He graduated from New York University Dental School and practiced dentistry in Miami for 30 years. He was respected and loved by his community and family. Dr. Rudisch is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Ann Lederfeind Rudisch; son Douglas Rudisch of Boston and San Diego and son and daughter-inlaw Dr. Bruce and Adina Rudisch of Atlanta; brother and sister-in-law David and Mary Rudisch of Miami; and grandchildren Noa and Benjamin. Sign the online guestbook at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018. A graveside service was held Thursday, June 18, at Arlington Memorial Park with Cantor Donna Faye Marcus officiating. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.
JUNE 26 ▪ 2015
80, Atlanta
AJT 37