OBITUARIES was born in 1955. His Herculean efforts building Lewyn Machinery Co. began to pay off as his company and his family grew over the next decade. The company emerged as one of the largest woodworking machinery importers in the United States. During this time Bert and Esther welcomed four more children: Lawrence, Marc, Cindy and Michael. Bert’s determination to build a business was matched only by his quick wit and relationship-building skills. He persuaded machinery manufacturers from England, Italy, Japan, Taiwan and even Germany to hire him to represent them in the United States and similarly counted as customers some of the largest American furniture makers. His most lasting business achievement was as a co-founder of the Woodworking Machinery Importers Association of America (WMIA), which established the largest international woodworking trade show in the Western Hemisphere, held every two years at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Bert will be most remembered for the love he had for Esther, his children and his grandchildren, the admiration and love of his friends, the respect his business colleagues had for him, his dry wit, and his fierce love and defense of the Jewish people and of Israel. Bert was predeceased by his parents, Johanna and Leopold Lewin, and is survived by his loving wife, Esther Sloan Lewyn; daughters Andrea Lewyn Krakovsky and Cindy Lewyn; sons Lawrence, Marc and Michael Lewyn; son-in-law Ed Krakovsky; daughter-in-law Beverly Saltzman Lewyn; and grandchildren Jake and Sloan Krakovsky and Alexandra, Rachel, Sarah and Rebecca Lewyn. A memorial service for Bert was held at The Temple on Tuesday, Jan. 5, with Rabbi Peter Berg and Rabbi Ilan Feldman officiating. Interment followed at Arlington Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust or to a charity of one’s choice.
Irwin Weiner 84, Marietta
Irwin Weiner, Oct. 6, 1931, to Dec. 30, 2015. There will never be another Irwin Weiner. He lived a full life and was loved by many. He deeply loved his wife, Lynne, who spent over 47 years by his side, running his home, raising his children, and making sure that he and the family always had what they needed. Irwin adored his daughters, Julie Weiner and Mindi Biscoglia, and was very proud of everything they have accomplished. He loved and was grateful for his son-in-law, Benjie Biscoglia, and his beautiful grandchildren, Joey and Alex, who were the rays of sunshine in Irwin’s elder years. Irwin is also survived by his sister, Sherry Forman, as well as other relatives and longtime friends whom he considered family. He truly will be missed, but his memory will always be alive and provide smiles to all who knew him. Sign the online guestbook at www.edressler.com. Graveside services were held Sunday, Jan. 3, at Greenwood Cemetery with Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you honor Irwin’s memory by making a donation to WellStar Community Hospice-Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain or another charitable organization. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, Atlanta, 770-451-4999.
www.atlantajewishtimes.com held Tuesday, Jan. 5, at Arlington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Temple Beth Tikvah, Roswell, and Weinstein Hospice, Atlanta. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, Atlanta, 770-451-4999.
Death Notices
William Alperin of St. Petersburg, Fla., father of Michael Bray and Charlene Fuller, on Dec. 21. Oscar Alter of Canton on Dec. 17. Lorraine Arnold, 70, of Atlanta, Congregation Or Hadash member, partner of Robert Isenberg, mother of David Arnold and Jaime Arnold Goldberg, stepmother of Jason Isenberg, and sister of Lewis Moss, on Dec. 28. Buddy Baras of Chattanooga, Tenn., father of Temple Sinai member Randy Baras, Jeff Baras and Lisa Stark, on Dec. 25. Erwin Becker of Atlanta on Dec. 18. Janet Breiner, 93, of Canton, mother of Joel Breiner and Wendy Barnes, on Dec. 26. Steven Cohen, 63, of Atlanta, husband of Smadar Moosaei and father of Benson Cohen and Andrew Cohen, on Dec. 23. Mendel Gerzon of Atlanta on Dec. 24. Robert Greenberg of Marietta, brother of Richard Greene, on Dec. 19. Lea Katz, 96, of Stroudsburg, Pa., mother of Temple Kol Emeth member Caron Manley, on Dec. 24. Jordan Krebs, 85, of Conyers, father of Brian Krebs and Randi Russell, on Dec. 17. Frederick Levy, 79, of Woodstock, Congregation Beth Shalom member and father of Jill Levy and Jay Levy, on Jan. 4. Herbert Mendel of Atlanta, father of Lance Mendel, Steve Mendel and Brian Mendel, on Dec. 31. Marilyn Myerson, 92, of Atlanta, mother of Temple Sinai member Lorie Lewis, on Dec. 26. Irina Pedan of Norcross on Dec. 24. Sarabelle Rudick, 96, of Atlanta, mother of Arthur Rudick, on Jan. 4. Suzanne Weens of Atlanta on Dec. 27.
Ruth Zeidman Ruth Mendelson Zeidman of Atlanta, formerly of Philadelphia, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016. Ruth was born in Philadelphia and came to Atlanta in 1990. She was very active at Temple Beth Tikvah, where she founded the gift shop and the senior lunch and learn. She was a docent at the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum and a recipient of the Woman of the Year award from the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta. She was preceded in death by loving husband Joe Zeidman and son Harris Mitchell Simons. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Robert (Adele) Toltzis and David (Christy) Toltzis, all of Sandy Springs; sister Frances Fagen, Tarzana, Calif.; grandchildren Haley Toltzis Rattray (Rajiv), Andrew Toltzis and Mike Toltzis; great-grandchild Marley Rattray; niece and nephews Dr. Neil (Frani) Fagen, Tarzana, Calif., Paul (Artis) Fagen, Hollywood, Calif., and Sheila (Arnie) Greenfield, Chicago; and many extended family around the country. Sign the online guestbook at www.edressler.com. Graveside services were
JANUARY 8 ▪ 2016
Atlanta
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