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OBITUARIES Jessica, Alex and Sarah Koplin; sisters Corrine Shuman Rousso of Atlanta and Marilyn Shuman Nations (Don) of Panama City, Fla.; brother-in-law Mark Weinstein of Atlanta and sister-in-law Marian Shuman of Chattanooga; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Myron Koplin; brother Jerome Shuman; sister Barbara Shuman Weinstein; and stepmother Rose Shuman. She was a homemaker and a dedicated volunteer at all of her children’s schools, including Alexander III, Mark Smith, Lasseter and Stratford Academy. She was a past president of the Sisterhood at Congregation Sha’arey Israel. She loved planning social events at the synagogue and served as a volunteer and leader with the Brownies and Cub Scouts. After her children were grown, she especially enjoyed spending time at the house at Lake Sinclair with Myron and always looked forward to the annual Thanksgiving lake celebration with her family. She enjoyed fishing but not cleaning or cooking the fish. The family would like to thank all of her caregivers, especially Mrs. Ruthie Bentley and Rose Sanders and the staff of Harrington House at Carlyle Place. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Sha’arey Israel, 611 Plum St., Macon, GA 31201, or to Pine Point Hospice, 6261 Peake Road, Macon, GA 31210. Hart’s Mortuary at the Cupola had charge of arrangements.
Anita E. Levy 85, Atlanta
Anita E. Levy, age 85, of Atlanta passed away Friday, April 22, 2016. She was a graduate of Girls’ High and the University of Georgia. She worked at the Atlanta Apparel Mart for over 40 years. Anita was the wife of the late Neilan Levy, and she is survived by her brother, William Epstein; daughters and sons-in-law Jill and Andy Morton and Robyn and Marshall Mizell; and grandchildren Kevin and Jeremy Morton and Amanda Mizell. Graveside services were held at Arlington Memorial Park, Sandy Springs, on Monday, April 25.
to be an American. Robert was admired by many for his thoughtfulness and for his generosity in helping others. Robert attended the Marist School, Emory University and Georgia State University. Robert was predeceased by his beloved parents, Ernest and Louise Weill Shulman, and is survived by his brother, Thomas W. Shulman of Atlanta, and his many cousins, along with their families. Sign the online guestbook at www. edressler.com. Robert’s funeral was Monday, April 25, at Westview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.
Death Notices
Esther Leibowich de Bortz, 82, of Buenos Aires, mother of Congregation Or Hadash Rabbi Analia Bortz, on April 24. Jerome Charen, 89, of Philadelphia, husband of Raelea Charen and father of Congregation Beth Shalom member Carolann Reiter, Lance Charen and Marcia Rinaudo, on April 2. Sara Fagenbaum Dinberg, 93, of Sandy Springs, mother of Temple Sinai member Steve Dinberg and Nancy Dinberg, on April 10. William H. Flammer, 91, of Wayne, Pa., father of Temple Sinai member Hope Flammer, on April 7. Marilyn Joyce Adams Gogol, 78, of Glenview, Ill., wife of Edward Gogol and mother of Temple Kol Emeth member Didi Kaltman, on April 12. Shirley Goodman, 81, of Charlotte, N.C., mother of Teri Moffett, Brett Goodman and Philip Goodman and sister of Temple Sinai member Honey Workman, on April 17. Judith Greenfield, 67, of Pembroke Pines, Fla., wife of Harold Greenfield and mother of Temple Sinai member Scott Greenfield and Eric Greenfield, on April 3. Donna Kay Lewis of Decatur, wife of Jill Jacobs, on April 13. Zinaida Shulman of Marietta on April 17. Maury Weiner, 51, of Birmingham, Ala., husband of Robin Weiner, father of Llyse Diane Weiner and brother of Amy Alpern, on April 7.
Stephanie Robin Rotkow 42, Savannah
Robert H. Shulman 71, Atlanta
Robert H. Shulman, 71, an Atlanta native, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 21. He was an Atlanta real estate entrepreneur and had been a dealer in collectibles. He had many business and personal friends whom he always remembered. Robert was close to and fond of his many cousins and had an extraordinary memory. He was proud of his parents’ legacy, loved his country and was always proud
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Stephanie Robin Rotkow, 42, of Savannah died Wednesday morning, April 20, 2016, at her home. Born in Savannah, she was a daughter of Joel Martin Rotkow and Debra “Debbie” Tabackman Rotkow. Stephanie was a member of Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob. She earned her B.A. in finance from Lynn University and was a contract analyst. Stephanie was most recently employed at the Brooklyn Cafe in Atlanta. Stephanie was preceded in death by her sister; her paternal grandparents, Fred and Dorothy Heyman Rotkow; and her maternal grandfather, Joseph Bernard Tabackman. Surviving are her parents in Savannah; her brother, Eric Rotkow, and his wife, Victoria, and their daughter, Zahava, all of Providence, R.I.; her maternal grandmother, Irene Tabackman of Chevy Chase, Md.; two aunts, Bobbie Leff and her husband, Michael, and Sally Sanders and her husband, Herb; and many cousins. The funeral service was held Thursday, April 21, at the graveside in Bonaventure Cemetery, conducted by Rabbi Avigdor Slatus. Remembrances: Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob, 5444 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA 31405, or Rambam Day School, 111 Atlas St., Savannah, GA 31405-5461. Please share your thoughts about Stephanie and her life at www.gamblefuneralservice. com. Gamble Funeral Service of Savannah was in charge of arrangements.
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