OBITUARIES
Sylvia S. Berkowitz 82, Atlanta
Sylvia S. Berkowitz, 82, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015. A native Atlantan and Grady High School graduate, she retired as office manager for the Atlanta Section, National Council of Jewish Women, after more than 35 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bessie and Sidney Sturman, and her loving husband of 57 years, Sam H. Berkowitz. She is survived by daughters Susan Berkowitz and Tzivia (Helen) Silverstein; son Steve and his wife, Michele; and grandchildren Shaina and Adina Silverstein and Jeffrey, Hava and Max Berkowitz, all of Atlanta, and Avraham Chaim Silverstein of Israel. Other survivors include brothers Robert and Milton Sturman; sister Natalie Ellis; many nieces and nephews; and a dear family friend, Dell Asher. The family would like to thank the nursing staff of Hospice Atlanta at Emory University Hospital for extraordinary care and compassion. An online guestbook is available at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations to the National Council of Jewish Women, P.O. Box 76162, Sandy Springs, GA 30328, or Visiting Nurse Health System/Hospice Atlanta, 5775 Glenridge Drive, Suite E200, Atlanta, GA 30328. Graveside services were held Thursday, Nov. 12, at Greenwood Cemetery with Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal officiating. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.
Leon Cohen 73, Atlanta
Leon Cohen, 73, of Atlanta passed away suddenly but peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. A gentle and kind soul, Leon was loved and respected by everyone he touched. He was born in Cairo, Egypt, to Stella and Sion Cohen, both of blessed memory. Leon moved to Atlanta in 1963. He served in the United States Army and attended Georgia State University. He is survived by his wife, Georgette; daughters Laurie Ben Mor (Daniel), Mira Liniado (David) and Natalie Cohen; grandchildren Ralph, Emmy and Lauren Liniado; sister Laurette Hanein; brother Maurice Cohen (Annie); sister-in-law Phyllis Cohen; brother-in-law Arthur Geduldig; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Sign the online guestbook at www.edressler.com. Graveside services were held Thursday, Nov. 12, at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs with Rabbi Hayyim Kassorla officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Congregation Or VeShalom or the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.
Frances Hardman Kaplan Frances Hardman Kaplan died at the age of 88 on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at Hospice Atlanta after a long illness. A native of Atlanta, she was the daughter of Solon James Hardman and Helen Weintraub (nee Schwamm) Hardman and was married to Judge Arthur Kaplan of blessed memory for 64 years. Born Sept. 30, 1927, Mrs. Kaplan attended Girls’ High School and the University of Georgia. After working as bookkeeper for her husband’s jewelry business for several years early in their marriage and raising their three children, she began a career as executive secretary at Lord & Taylor, where she worked until retirement. Frances enjoyed traveling and playing cards and mahjong with her friends, some of whom played together for more than 60 years. She enthusiastically visited many places on her travels with her friends. Mrs. Kaplan was active in Hadassah and the Ahavath Achim Synagogue Sisterhood for many years and was a volunteer for the City of Hope, assisting in its fundraising efforts. In more recent years, she was a member of Congregation Or Hadash. Mrs. Kaplan is survived by her children, Dr. Ronald Kaplan (Angelia), Judge Debra Turner (Nelson) and Shelley Wiseley (Lee); grandchildren Natalie, Stephen and Mark Kaplan, Allison and Evan Turner, and Michael, Rachel and Abigail Wiseley; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and other family and friends. Please sign the online guestbook at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. A graveside funeral was held Sunday, Nov. 15, at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs with Rabbi Analia Bortz officiating. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.
NOVEMBER 20 ▪ 2015
88, Atlanta
AJT 29