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Jacksonville Jewish News • February 2016
lifecycles Births
Congratulations to Sabrina and Andrew Efron on the birth of their daughter, Sadie Rose Efron, Tuesday, Jan. 5 in Alpharetta, Ga. Proud grandparents are Dr. Barry and Wendy Efron of Jacksonville and Marcia and Yehuda Asher of Sadie Rose Efron Atlanta. Congratulations to Faye and Ari Schuchman on the birth of their daughter Coby Bayla Schuchman, Thursday, Dec. 24. Proud grandparents are Debra and Leonard Setzer of Jacksonville and Leslie and Sidney Schuchman of Fort Lauderdale. Mazel Tov to Samantha and Ben Kramer of West Hempstead, N.Y., on the birth of their son Reuven Shalom Kramer, Saturday, Jan. 2. He is the brother of Gavriel, Lizzy and Tova Kramer and proud grandparents are Jeff and Maureen Klein of Jacksonville as well as Lenny and Louise Kramer of Lawrence, N.Y.
Reuven Shalom Kramer
Sympathies
… To the family of Alvin Jack Blank, who passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23rd at the age of 89. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marilyn Annette, their children, Dorri (Mark) Kraus, Tammi Ecker; grandson, Jason Ecker; and his sister, Arlene Nussbaum. A graveside funeral service was held, Dec. 25 in Pinelawn, N.Y. Contributions in Alvin Blank’s memory may be made to the Jacksonville Jewish Center, or to the ASPCA in honor of his life-long love of animals. … To the family of Pearl Ellen ‘Nicki’ Macintosh, who passed away, Sunday, Dec. 27. She is survived by her mother, Phyllis Sprecher, brother Neal (Christine) Sprecher and sister Judy (Tom) Cooley as well as her aunt, Sue Ann Blumenthal. A graveside service took place, Dec. 31 at the New Center Cemetery, Minyan was held at Etz Chaim Synagogue. … To the family of Bob E. Wolfson, who passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30th. He is survived by his wife Vicki, his two daughters, Amy Wolfson and Mandi (Ross) Firoved; his brothers Bud (Lisa), Gary, David and Richard; grandchildren Ceci, Jayden, Levi
and William; many nieces and nephews, cousins and numerous friends. Minyan was held Jan. 6-7 at the home of Bud and Lisa Wolfson. Contributions in Bob Wolfson’s memory may be made to the Setzer Youth Education Fund at the Jacksonville Jewish Center or to Jewish Family & Community Services of Jacksonville. … To the Family of Hazel Monsky Wolfson, who passed away Saturday, Jan. 2 at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Saul and son, Richard (Lesley) Wolfson. She is survived by her children, Maura Wolfson-Foster and Donald (Karen) Wolfson, seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. Funeral services were held at Oaklawn Chapel, Jan. 5. The family requests that all contributions in memory of Hazel Wolfson be made to the Women’s Board for the Saul and Hazel Wolfson Endowment for Pediatric Research at Wolfson Children’s Hospital, 1325 San Marco Blvd, 32207, Congregation Ahavath Chesed – The Temple or River Garden Hebrew Home. … To the family of Jacksonville Jewish Center member Jack Price, who passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5 at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Miriam Finegold-Price, children Ned (Sue) Price, Susan Price, and Michael Price; siblings Samuel (Faye) Price, Florence (Jerry) Schemer, and Eunice (Barry) Zisser, as well as his eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held, Jan. 7 at Hardage-Giddens’ Funeral Home of Mandarin, followed by interment at the Beth Shalom section of Evergreen Cemetery. Contributions in Jack Price’s memory may be made to River Garden Senior Services, the Jacksonville Jewish Center, the Isser & Rae Price Judaica Library at the University of Florida, or Jewish Family & Community Services. … To the family of Jacksonville Jewish Center member Judy Dushoff, who passed away Friday, Jan. 8, at the age of 76. She is survived by her daughters Terri (Tim) Overman and Holly Jennings; her brother Jim (Becky) McIntosh; grandchildren Kevin, Kyle, David, Elena and Laura; and great-grandchild Elena. A graveside funeral service was held Jan. 10, at the New Center Cemetery. Contributions in Judy Dushoff’s memory may be made to River Garden Senior Services. … To the family of Harriet Shemer, who passed away Saturday, Jan. 16 at the age of 91. She is survived by her daughter Cecily Larison, nieces Sandra Clark and Linda (Barry) Schuster and their children Courtney Kamlet, Amy
Schuster and Simon Schuster in addition to several more great nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral service took place Jan. 18, at the New Center Cemetery in Jacksonville. Contributions in Harriet Shemer’s memory can be made to the Jacksonville Humane Society to protect animals. … To the family of Zelda Cohen, who passed away Sunday, Jan. 17. She is survived by her son Norman (Susan) Cohen, their children Jonathon (Pam) Cohen, Meagan (Stephen) Jones, and Janna Cohen; as well as four other grandchildren; a sister, Sydelle (Morty) Engel, and brother, Ralph Chernin. Funeral services were held in South Florida, Jan. 21. Contributions in Zelda Cohen’s memory can be made to the Jacksonville Jewish Center or to River Garden Senior Services. … To the family of Ronald “Ronnie” Bloom, who passed away Monday, Jan. 18 at the age of 68. He is survived by his daughter Brittany Bloom, and siblings Carolyn Bloom-Bryan (Mel Bryan), Jackie (Nathan) Spiritas and Philip (Linda) Bloom. A graveside service was held Jan. 20 at The Temple Cemetery at Evergreen. The family requests that contributions in memory of Ronnie Bloom be made to the Harold Bloom Interfaith Endowment Trust at The Temple. … To the family of Gerald Friedman, who passed away Monday, Jan. 18 at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife, Francine, daughters Betsy (Keith) Zipper, Marla Semmel, and grandchildren Ian and Spencer Zipper and Madison and Benjamin Semmel, in addition to brother Michael (Pat) Friedman. A graveside service was held Jan. 21, at The Temple Cemetery at Evergreen in Jacksonville. The family requests that contributions in memory of Gerald Friedman be made to Temple or Community Hospice. … To the family of Irwin Anolick, who passed away Friday, Jan. 22 at the age of 79. He is survived by his daughter, Elyse (James) Henderson and grandchildren Auriel, Joseph and Jonathan Henderson. He was buried in Fort Lauderdale, Jan. 24. The family requests that contributions made in memory of Irwin Anolick be made to The Temple or the Arnold Gold Foundation.
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