22 — THE JEWISH CHRONICLE NOVEMBER 15, 2012
OBITUARY BALSAM: Sara Rosenzweig Balsam, 99, a resident of Emerald Pond, died Tuesday afternoon, November 6, at her home. A native of McKeesport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Malvina Spingeld Rosenzweig. She had spent most of her life in Pittsburgh, where she was a stockbroker for more than 30 years. In Pittsburgh she was active in the Beth Shalom Sisterhood, B’nai B’rith and Hadassah. Since moving to Durham in 2005 she was a member of Judea Reform Congregation. Her husband, Fred Balsam proceded her in death. She died 2 months short of the 100th birthday. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Lenore Balsam Behar and Dr. Victor Behar of Durham; three grandchildren, Dr. Marcy Bolster Dimuzio, Dr. Jeffrey Victor Behar and Susan Behar Bonsell and 8 greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by one brother and four sisters. Graveside funeral services were held on Thursday, November 8, 2012, at 2:30 pm in the Judea Reform Congregation Cemetery, on Jones Ferry Road, Chapel hill, NC. Officiating will be Rabbi John Friedman. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Judea Reform Congregation, 1933 W. Cornwallis Rd., Durham, NC 27705 or to the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle, 1213 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC 28514. Arrangements by Howwerton & Bryan Funeral Home.
COHEN: Bernard Cohen of Lauderhill, FL, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away on Oct. 4, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Eileen Sigel Cohen, daughter Amy Karelitz, of New Stanton and sons Richard of Greensburg and Martin of N.Y. 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Services and burial were held in Florida.
dren’s Hospital and Colfax Elementary School. Services were held at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. Interment New Light Cemetery. Contributions may be made to New Light Congregation, 1700 Beechwood Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 or Hillman Cancer Center, 5115 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 or Sivitz Hospice, 200 JHF Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.
ELIAS: Kenneth C. Elias, 73, of Rosh Pinna, Israel, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away on September 18, 2012. Beloved husband of Orli Katz Elias. Former husband of Carol Hoffman, Ph.D., of Tel Aviv. Beloved son of the late Gertrude and Joseph Elias. Beloved brother of Norman (Sylvia) Elias. Devoted father of Craig (Thistle) Elias of Pittsburgh, Michael (Maya) Elias of Tel Aviv, Jed (Adi) Elias of Yesud Hama-ala, and Jonathan of Rosh Pinna. Cherished stepfather of Liat (Shlomi) Sharabi, Zohar Schwartz, and Meital Jones, all of Northern Israel. Proud grandfather of Jeremy, Jason, Rom, Hod, Hadar, Shai Li, Amit, Gefen, Noam, Danielle, Eden, Metai, Ariel, Eli, Liam, Emma and Zoey. Beloved Uncle Kenny of many nieces and nephews. Burial was in Israel.
IWLER: Florence lwler, 89, of Leetsdale, died Saturday, November 3, 2012 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 4, 1923, in McKees Rocks, Pa. and was the daughter of the late of Louis and Sarah Tulip Libson. She was a retired assistant superintendent for Moon Area School District and a member of the Beth Samuel Jewish Center, Ambridge. Florence received her B.S., Masters, and PhD degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. She was an elected member of the Quaker Valley School Board, Leetsdale Council Member, member of the Sewickley Public Library Board, and the Democratic National Committee. Her passions in life were travelling internationally having seen 5 continents, spending time with her family and enjoyed her time as a Brownie leader as her daughters grew up and community service. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were her husband. Irvin H. Iwler on September 17, 2011 and an infant daughter at birth. Surviving are 3 daughters, Sandra (Barry) Moskowitz of Wayne, PA, Jonnie (Que) Bronson of Annapolis. MD. and Judith (Steve Budabin) lwler of Falls Church, VA, 4 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. and a sister, Harriet (Saul) Levin of Mt. Lebanon. A Funeral Service was held on Monday, Nov. 5th in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc. 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. Rabbi Stephanie Wolfe will officiate. Interment followed in Coraopolis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Leetsdale Garden Club, Attention: Judy Fulton or to the Fourth of July Committee, Attention: Mary Kay Dschuban, Leetsdale Boro Building 373 Beaver St. Leetsdale, PA 15056 or to The Beth Samuel Jewish Center, 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, PA 15003.
FIRESTONE: Lillian Wolf Firestone. Formerly of Pittsburgh, Age 98, of Laguna Hills, CA. Passed away peacefully with her granddaughter, Randi by her side on Thursday, November 8, 2012; Beloved wife of the late Jack Wolf and John Firestone. Loving mother of Lonnie & Natalie Wolf and Barbara & Tito Braunstein. Cherished grandmother of Randi Berry, Michael, and Betsy Wolf, Richard and Karen Chotiner and Brad Chotiner. Loving Nana to Ryan, Zoe and Jillian Berry, Shira, Ilana, Jonah, and Adena Wolf, Jake, Brian and Matthew Chotiner. Devoted and loving companion of Nat Applebaum. Dear friend of Linda Stern. Loved by nieces and nephews. Services were held at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. Interment Beth Shalom Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Jewish Community Foundation for the Lillian Firestone Pace Endowment, 1 Federation Way, Suite 210, Irvine, CA 92603-0174 or Congregation Beth Shalom, 5915 Beacon Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. www.schugar.com HARRIS: On Friday, November 9, 2012, Helene Harris; Beloved wife of Martin Harris. Beloved mother of Julie Harris, Jeffrey (Beverly) Harris and Lennard Harris. Grandmother of Timothy Jason and Margo Rose Harris. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Mrs. Harris was currently president of New Light Congregation. She was past president of B’nai Brith Women, Gabrielle Chapter. She was very proud of her college degree earning a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Pittsburgh. She was a volunteer at Chil-
LEITMAN: Sara Leitman of Pittsburgh; On Tuesday, November 6, 2012, Sister of David (late Janet) Leitman, the late Alex (late Barbara) Leitman and Samuel (late Erma) Leitman. Beloved aunt to several nieces, great nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Arrangements were handled by D’Alessandro’s Funeral Home. Donations can be made to a children’s charity of donor’s choice. MANN: Marjorie Iris Apter Mann, 83, of McKeesport, died Nov. 11, 2012. She was born in McKeesport and is the daughter of the late Charles and Cecile Zeugschmidt Apter. She is survived by children; Susan Jill Mann of Denver, CO., and James Mann of Orlando, FL; Siblings; Racelle (Dr. Morton) Goldstein of Pittsburgh and Dr. Lewis (Cynthia) Apter of Treasure Island, FL. Marjorie was a graduate of Penn Hall Academy and Pennsylvania State University. She enjoyed writing prose, teaching children, volunteer work, fashion, the arts, travel, and all things French. She will be remembered for her big heart and generosity. Prayers
by Rabbi Tuchman were held Wednesday at Striffler’s of White Oak Cremation & Mortuary Services, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-6786177). Burial was in Temple Cemetery. MEYERS: On Monday, November 5, 2012, Frances Reiner Meyers; Beloved wife of the late Herbert Meyers. Beloved mother of Marcia (Michael Tillman) Meyers Rosen and Carol (Richard) Rosenthal. Sister of Sandra (Roy) Schanfarber. Grandmother of Philip, Christy, Michael (Lauren) Rosenthal and Mindy and Heather Tillman. Aunt of Michael (Hayley) Taxay, William (Amy) Taxay, Marc (Jennifer) Taxay and Marc Schanfarber. Also much loved by great-nieces and great-nephews. Frances was a much beloved teacher for many years in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. She was also a Past President of B’nai Brith Women of Greater Pittsburgh. Services were held at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. Interment Beth Shalom Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Temple Sinai, 5505 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. www.schugar.com SCHWARTZ: Ann Plotkins Schwartz, Age 90, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late Betty and Louis Shapiro. Beloved wife of the late Morris Schwartz and the late Leo Jan Plotkins. Loving mother of Suzanne (Richard) Wagner, Marilyn Plotkins (Glenn Litton), Bob (Beth) Plotkins, Barbara (Herb) Shear, James (Judith) Schwartz and Eileen (Rick) Smith. Sister of the late Bernard Shapiro. Loving grandmother of Allyson (Coby) Sonenshine, Reid Wagner, Nina Litton, Leah Plotkins, Gerry Shear, John (Judith) Shear, Harrison, Andrew, and Alexander Smith. Loving great-grandmother of Solomon and Max Sonenshine, Lexie and Andrew Wagner, and Ori and Tali Shear. Loving aunt to all her nieces and nephews. The family extends its sincere and deepest gratitude to Linda Boston and her team of devoted caregivers. Ann dedicated her life to her family and friends and served as an inspiration to everyone she encountered. Services were held at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. Interment B’nai Israel Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, 5738 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217. www.schugar.com.
Unveilings GOLDSTONE: A monument in the loving memory of Robert Goldstone, formerly of McKeesport and Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., will be unveiled Sunday, Nov. 18th at 10 a.m. at Elrod Cemetery, Center St., Versailles Boro, PA 15132 (North Versailles/McKeesport). Family and friends are invited. WEIN: A monument in loving memory of Joseph Wein will be unveiled Sunday, Nov. 25, at 10:30 a.m. at the Beth Shalom Cemetery. Family and friends are invited.