obituaries Molly Breman Norfolk—Molly “Mickey” Breman, born September 28, 1923 in Newark, N.J., passed away on July 1, 2013 in Rockville, Md. She was raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., the second child of Heiman and Gussi Lederman and was the sister of Ida Lederman Kates and Skippy Lederman. She married her childhood sweetheart Bernard Breman in 1943 and left New York in 1952 to move to Norfolk, Va. Mickey adored her husband Bernie and worked by his side throughout the years in the jewelry and consignment businesses. She loved playing Bingo, Maj Jong and traveling with Bernie on cruises and to favorite places such as Atlantic City. She lived in Virginia Beach until 2002, moved to Florida with Bernie until his death in 2006, when she moved to Maryland to be near her family. She is survived by her devoted daughter Gail Breman and Alvin Brooks of Potomac, Md; a granddaughter, Amy Wertlieb and her husband Kevin Wertlieb of Rockville,
Md; a grandson, Terry Josephson of San Francisco, Calif.; two great-grandsons, Bryce and Jonah Wertlieb; a great-granddaughter Ariel Josephson; and many beloved nieces, nephews and extended family members. A graveside service was conducted at Forest Lawn Cemetery. H.D. Oliver. Online condolences may be offered at hdoliver.com. Irene Gerber Cohen Virginia Beach—Irene Gerber Cohen, 91, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2013 in her residence at Beth Sholom Terrace. A native of Baltimore, Md., she was the daughter of the late Sarah Forman and Samuel Gerber, and the widow of Raymond I. Cohen. She was retired from the City of Norfolk, Division of Social Services, finance dept. as a Senior Account Clerk. Mrs. Cohen was a former member of Temple Israel and its Sisterhood, and Hadassah. Survivors include daughters, Vivian Margulies (Burke), and Elaine C. Millard
(Casey) both of Virginia Beach; a brother, Robert Gerber of Baltimore; grandchildren, Dr. Stephen Glick (Elizabeth), Dr. Lori Pasternak (Jake), Shelley Gordon (Marcus), and Michael Margulies (Meghan); and four great grandchildren, Lexi Pasternak, Zev Pasternak, Levi Gordon and Zoe Gordon. A graveside funeral service was conducted in Forest Lawn Cemetery with Rabbi Rosalin Mandelberg and Cantor Elihu Flax officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Beth Sholom Terrace or a charity of choice . The family wishes to thank the staff at Beth Sholom Terrace and the Jewish Family Service Freda H. Gordon Hospice and Palliative Care of Tidewater for their support, compassion and excellent care during this time. H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts. Online condolences may be made through www.hdoliver.com. Jane Heller Frieden Norfolk—Jane Heller Frieden, 86, of the 200 block of Oxford St. Norfolk, Va.,
Quiet. Humble. Generous. Alan B. Nusbaum 1950 – 2013 Our Chairman and partner never sought the limelight. Instead, through his humor, warmth and character he became a guiding light for so many of us. He will be forever missed, yet never forgotten.
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died July 6, 2013 after succumbing to complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Until her illness, Mrs. Frieden, a native of Norfolk, was an active volunteer in a variety of civic organizations including the Chrysler Museum, Make a Wish Foundation, Meals on Wheels, and the battle ship Wisconsin. Previously she pursued a career in art education at the undergraduate level. Mrs. Frieden received degrees in art and art education from William and Mary and Columbia University. Mrs. Frieden lived a rich and rewarding life blending community service, teaching and hobbies. She took pride in establishing a rapport with many students well after their course work. Mrs. Frieden learned to fly small aircraft at the age of 52. Her interest in genealogy revealed a family line that included a Confederate States of America officer leading to her induction in the Daughters of the Confederacy. Mrs. Frieden was included in an edition of Who’s Who in America, a major publication of prominent individuals in the U.S. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Nancy Frieden Crowe, of Mill Valley, Calif., Rob and Katie Frieden, of Port Matilda, Pa. Andrew M. Frieden and Lisa Cannelora, of Oakland Calif. and two grandchildren, Alexander V. Frieden of Washington, D.C. and Elizabeth V. Frieden, of Ithaca, N.Y. Her husband Joseph Lee Frieden, a Norfolk, native, preceded her death in 1990. A memorial service was conducted at the home of Debbie Kaplan Gold. Memorial donations may be made to the William and Mary Alumni Association or the Alzheimer’s Foundation. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts. Online condolences may be sent to the family at hdoliver.com Florence Goldin Virginia Beach—Florence Chalem Goldin of Virginia Beach passed away peacefully on July 6, 2013. She was the daughter of Benjamin and Jennie Chalem, born in Chicago, Il., and a graduate of Northwestern University. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Dr. Milton Goldin, and a brother, Gerald H. Chalem. She is survived by her sister, Shirley Feldman of Charleston, S.C. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by