18 — THE JEWISH CHRONICLE JANUARY 19, 2012
OBITUARY CHIZECK: On Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at Harrisburg Hospital, Rosalyn N. Chizeck, 84, of Harrisburg. She was born in Pittsburgh Nov. 4, 1927, to the late Michael and Florence (Fellman) Wnuk. A graduate of Schenley High School, she was the salutatorian of her class and attended the University of Pittsburgh. Rosalyn worked as a bookkeeper and was a consummate homemaker and mother. She was an active member and volunteer of Temple Ohev Sholom, in Harrisburg, and the Sisterhood of Temple Ohev Sholom. A past board member of Temple Ohev Sholom, she was active with B’nai B’rith Women. In 2006, she and her late husband, Aleck, received the community Mitzvah Heroes award from Temple Ohev Sholom for their volunteerism. Rosalyn was known as a very welcoming and outgoing person, making anyone and everyone feel at home at the Temple. She enjoyed reading, word games, keeping up with current events, singing and attending musical performances. She was the widow of Aleck H. Chizeck. Surviving are three daughters, Susan P. Chizeck and her husband William Pervin of Dallas; Janet R. Messer and her husband Stephen of Chandler, Ariz., Gerri L. Chizeck of Baltimore; siblings Irving Wnuk of Pittsburgh, Marshall Wnuk of Pittsburgh, Hermine Schwartz of Los Angeles, Phyllis Tucker of Pittsburgh; grandchildren Benjamin Messer, David Messer and Hannah Pervin. She was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Wnuk, and two sisters, Eleanor Kenan and Lois Braden. Services were held in the Book-
staber Chapel of Mount Moriah Cemetery, with Rabbi Peter Kessler officiating; interment at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Thursday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. in the Manor at Oakridge, 4500 Oakhurst Blvd. Harrisburg, PA. Contributions may be made to Temple Ohev Sholom 2345 N. Front St., Harrisburg, PA 17110 or to the Day School at Baltimore Hebrew, 7401 Park Heights Ave., Baltimore, MD 21208-5490. Arrangements by Hetrick-Bitner Funeral Home 3125 Walnut St., Harrisburg, PA 17109. www.hetrickbitner.com DUNN: On Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, Rose Dunn, 105, originally from Ukraine, died peacefully at her home with family present. She was predeceased by her husband Abe Dunn and daughter Miriam Nadoff, and is survived by her daughter Bruche Sherman, 11 grandchildren and their spouses, and numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren. Interment was in Israel. A passionate supporter of Israel, she was a leader in the Pioneer Women’s organization, as well as Yeshiva Womens Auxiliary. An independent and inspirational woman, she is remembered for her wisdom, her charitable works, her compassion for others, her love of children, and her baking. Memorial contributions may be made to Jewish National Fund, 5915 Beacon St., 5th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, or Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh, 2100 Wightman St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217. GLYNN: On Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, Norman S. "Norm" Glynn, 81, of Delray Beach and formerly of Pittsburgh; beloved husband of Toby (Haber) Glynn; devoted father of Michael (Nancy) Glynn of Pittsburgh, Pamela (Andrew) Harris and Gary (Susan) Glynn
of Cincinnati; adoring grandfather of Trevor, Abby and Lindsey Hams, Alexandra Glynn, and Lauren and Joshua Glynn; brother of Charles Glynn and the late Stanley Glynn; also survived by dear nieces and nephews. Services and interment Temple Sinai Memorial Park, Plum. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 or JDRF - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 960 Penn Ave., Ste. 1000, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Arrangements by D'Alessandro Funeral Home, Ltd., 4522 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201. www.dalessandroltd.com
Mentser. Harvey was an attorney who worked as a public defender then later as a private practitioner. He was an avid sports fan. Services were held at the Beth-El section of Mt. Lebanon Cemetery; a memorial service was held at Montefiore Hospital. Contributions may be made to Squirrel Hill Meals on Wheels, 5005 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217, Carnegie Library, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or Beth Israel Center, P.O. Box 10873, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Arrangements by John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 4201 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. www.johnfslater.com
LINTON: On Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, Ruth (Arnheim) Linton; beloved wife of the late J. Leonard Linton; beloved mother of Harold (Nadyne) Linton, Robert (Karol) Linton, Leonard (Judy) Linton and Lee Linton; sister of the late Stanley Arnheim and Richard Arnheim; grandmother of David, Courtney, Michael, Matthew, Joshua and Jonathan; great-grandmother of Zachary, Zoe and Matthew; she will be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. Ruth was a lifelong Pittsburgh resident, a successful business woman, and a talented weaver. Services were held at Ralph Schugar Chapel; interment West View Cemetery of Rodef Shalom Congregation. Contributions may be made to C.O.R.E., 204 Sigma Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. Arrangements by Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., 5509 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232. www.schugar.com
NATHAN: On Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, in Aventura, Fla., Joseph (Jack) Bernard Nathan, formerly of Pittsburgh; beloved husband of Jackie; loving father, grandfather and great grandfather to his son Marc (Cathy) and their children Craig, Kevin (Catalina) and their child Mateo, Lindsay (Paul), Casey and Megan, and his daughter Janine Pawlowsky (Michael), and their children William (Alexandra) and Jason. He was predeceased by his parents Goldie and Frank, his sister Thelma and his brothers William and Raymond. Services were held at Levitt Weinstein Memorial Chapel; interment Vista Gardens Memorial Cemetery 14200 NW 57th Ave., Miami Lakes, FL 33014. www.vistamemorialgardens.com
MENTSER: On Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, Harvey Bruce Mentser, 57, of Shadyside and formerly of Seattle; son of Genevieve "Jenny" (Helfgott) and the late Morris Mentser; brother of Susan
SACHS: On Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, Leon Sachs; beloved husband of the late Alice Vogel Sachs; beloved father of Marcia and Jerome Levin of N.Y., Synthia and Ira Weiss of N.H., and David and Cherisse Sachs of Calif.; also survived by five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services were held at Ralph Schugar Chapel; interment Poale Zedeck Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements by Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., 5509 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232. www.schugar.com SOLOMON: On Thursday Jan. 12, 2012, Seymour Solomon, 94, of Squirrel Hill; beloved husband of 65 years of Ruth M. Solomon; loving father of Michele (Ken Fryncko) Solomon Fryncko and Jeffrey H. (Aileen) Solomon; grandfather of Jason Alan (Daniell) Baer, Melissa Polly and Adam Jacob Solomon, Kenneth J. (Gail) Fryncko Jr., and Stephanie Fryncko; great-grandfather of Olivia Please see Obituaries, next page.