OBITUARIES
Milton Israel Light 93, Atlanta
Milton “Mickey” Israel Light, May 17, 1922, to Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, our dad, a World War II veteran from the greatest generation ever, has passed away peacefully at his home with his children by his side. A Philadelphia native who made his home in Atlanta over 70 years ago, Mickey was a past Jewish War Veterans commander for Post 112, where he remained highly active in his later years by helping other veterans less fortunate. You could always find him selling poppies at Kroger every Veterans Day. Mickey was a lifelong Shriner and member of the Legion of Honor. A self-made entrepreneur, he was known as the founder of Grampa’s Cookies along with several other businesses in downtown Atlanta. Mickey was a member of Congregation Or VeShalom for over 70 years. Mickey was preceded in death by his loving wife of 41 years, Louise, as well as his three sisters, Dorothy Teitelbaum, Ruth Galanti and Sylvia Galanti. He is survived by his four children, Janet Brooks (Jonathan), William “Billy” Light (Lynn), Nancy Dickinson (John), and Mark Light (Lisa); seven grandchildren, Michelle Brooks, Lindsey Kuniansky (Michael), Andrew Light (Molly), Robert Brooks, Lauren Light, Megan Light, and Mikki Dickinson; three great-grandchildren, Max and Austin Kuniansky and Levi Light; longtime lovely lady Betty Roistacher; and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. A special shout-out to Dad’s poker buddies for a weekly game that lasted well over 50 years! As Milton would tell you, “Life goes on!” Sign the online guestbook at www.edressler.com. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 8, at Greenwood Cemetery with Rabbi Hayyim Kassorla officiating. Please make donations to Congregation Or VeShalom, 1681 N. Druid Hills Road, Atlanta, GA 30319; Jewish War Veterans Post 112; or the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.
www.atlantajewishtimes.com tary School and at the Paideia School. Family mattered most to Elinor, and she always enjoyed being with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchild. She was liked, respected and admired by all who knew her. Elinor was preceded in death by her parents, Josephine and Herman Heyman, and her husband of 60 years, Charles Wittenstein. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, David and Lee Wittenstein of Bethesda, Md., Robert and Susan Wittenstein of Dunwoody, and Ruth and Gary Musicante of Silver Spring, Md.; six grandchildren, Rebecca Wittenstein Silverman (Ken), Daniel Musicante (Kate), Jonathan Musicante (Lelanie), and Eric, Greg and Adam Wittenstein; one great-grandchild, Hannah Silverman; and a brother, Arthur Heyman. Sign the online guestbook at www.edressler.com. Graveside services were held Sunday, Nov. 8, at Crest Lawn Memorial Park with Rabbi Loren Filson Lapidus of The Temple officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or the National Council of Jewish Women, Atlanta Section. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.
Death Notices
Steve Gelobter of Roswell, a Temple Kol Emeth member, husband of Lidia Gelobter, and father of Evan Gelobter, Dylan Gelobter and Giselle Gelobter, on Nov. 1. Jack Goldstein, 96, of Atlanta, husband of Sylvia Goldstein and father of Dianne Peikin, Michael Goldstein and Nancy Ely, on Nov. 7. Betty Hazan of Hoschton, sister of Phyllis Bowens, on Nov. 4. Lidiya Kopelev, 80, of Roswell, mother of Igor Kopelev and Dmitry Kopelev, on Nov. 1. Wendy Morton of Sandy Springs on Oct. 28. Robert Zucker of Decatur on Nov. 2.
Margaret Ann Shulman 85, Atlanta
Margaret Ann Kaufmann Shulman, age 85, a native of Atlanta and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, died Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. She was a lifelong member of The Temple. She graduated with a degree from Agnes Scott College in mathematics and had a brief career at the Federal Reserve Bank. She married Stanford Shulman in 1959, and three children quickly followed. She was a devoted wife and mother who always had a smile and a kind word. Margaret Ann traveled to all seven continents with her husband, was an accomplished photographer, and became a life master bridge player. Margaret Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Rebekah and Bertram Kaufmann, and her husband of 54 years, Stanford Shulman. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Holly and Rick Hellman of Swarthmore, Pa.; daughter and son-in-law Gail and Stephan Frank of Roswell; daughter and son-in-law Denise and Edward Stein of Atlanta; and grandchildren Rachel, Justin, Zachary, Sierra, Liam and Noah. Sign the online guestbook at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund or to Agnes Scott College. A graveside service was held Sunday, Nov. 8, at Crest Lawn Memorial Park with Rabbi David Spinrad of The Temple officiating. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.
Elinor Heyman Wittenstein Elinor Heyman Wittenstein, a native of Atlanta and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, at age 85. She attended Druid Hills High School and NAPS (The Westminster School). At age 16 she enrolled in Smith College, where she received a B.A. in U.S. government. After graduation she moved to New York City, where she met Charles Wittenstein of Brooklyn, N.Y. They were married at The Temple in July 1952 and made their home in Atlanta. Elinor was active in the Atlanta Jewish community and worked at the Atlanta Section of the National Council of Jewish Woman for a decade. She was involved in her children’s lives and regularly volunteered in the PTA at Fernbank Elemen-
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