obituaries Edith Blumenthal Norfolk—Edith Blumenthal, 66, of Norfolk passed away Saturday, July 27, 2013. She was born in New York the daughter of Victor Z. and Lillian D. Blumenthal. Edith taught school in Norfolk and Portsmouth. She is survived by a sister, Sherry Baron; nephew, Michael Baron; niece Roshanna Baron and her extended family. A graveside service was held in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyer.com. Ira Kantro Norfolk—Ira (Sonny) Kantro. Our family has lost our Patriarch. Sonny passed away after a short illness on May 30, 2013, one month before his 85th birthday, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Beatrice (Bunny), father to Scott, Mark and Meryl. Beloved grandfather of Matthew, Lauren, Jason, Ben and Harris. Most cherished brother of Sybil Haberman. Born to Murray and Rae on July 4, 1928 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Sonny served in the Marines during the Korean War. His loving warmth, generosity and huge heart for his family will be sorely missed as we continue life’s journey with him always in our thoughts. Adele H. Koster Norfolk—Adele Hirschler Koster, 98, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2013 in her residence. A native of Norfolk, she was the daughter of the late Hattie Ries Hirschler and Milton Hirschler. She was predeceased by her husband Fred Koster and brother Bertram Ries Hirschler. She retired from Hofheimer’s as an accessory buyer at the age of 70. Adele had worked in the family business for 25 years. Mrs. Koster was a member of Ohef Sholom Temple. Survivors include a daughter Ernie Goldstein (Steve), a granddaughter Stephanie Mackey (Rob), and two great grandchildren Megan and RJ Mackey, nieces and nephews Gail Salzberg, Brian Hirschler (Rebecca), Gary Hirschler (Carol), and Leslie Ives (Larry), and many cousins. A graveside funeral service was conducted in Forest Lawn Cemetery with
Rabbi Lawrence Forman and Cantor Wally Schachet-Briskin officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Jewish Family Service Home Health Care, Jewish Family Service Freda H. Gordon Hospice and Palliative Care of Tidewater, or a charity of choice. H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts. Richard C. Tamburino Virginia Beach—Richard Tamburino, 82, died peacefully in his sleep July 21, 2013 at his home in Virginia Beach. He was born and raised in Chicago, Ill. and was the son of the late Charles and Constance Tamburino of Chicago, and Sarasota, Fla. He attended Niles Township High School and graduated from Beloit College. He attended The United States Navy’s Officer Candidate School in Newport, R.I., and served as a public affairs officer for the Navy attached to the US Embassy in London, England. An avid photographer, he retired from active duty to establish Studio III Video productions in Norfolk, and went on to produce numerous award-winning television commercials and training films. Rick leaves behind his loving wife of 59 years, Barbara Chesbrough Tamburino, a sister, Jane Thompson of Saint Charles, Ill., four daughters, Kristine Wenzel and husband Peter Wenzel of Coral Gables, Fla.; Cynthia Kramer and husband Ronald Kramer of Virginia Beach; Kimberly Tamburino of Norfolk; Kelly Nicholson of Norfolk; and a son, Richard Tamburino, Jr. of Scottsdale, Ariz. He is survived by grandchildren Will Ryan, June, Alex, and Austin Kramer all of Virginia Beach; Edward and Nicholas Nicholson of Norfolk; Nicholas Wenzel of Coral Gables; and Olivia Chieco Tamburino of Norfolk. Mr. Tamburino was deeply loved by his family and all who knew him, and he will be cherished forever. A memorial service was held at Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church. H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts. Online condolences may be made to the family at hdoliver.com.
Yitzhak Berman, catalyst for Sabra and Shatila massacre inquiry JERUSALEM ( JTA)—Yitzhak Berman, who quit Menachem Begin’s government to protest its resistance to investigating the
causes of the 1982 Sabra and Shatila massacre, has died. Berman died and was buried Sunday, August 4 on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem with a Knesset honor guard, Israeli media reported. He was 100. The former spy made his mark on Israeli history in the wake of the Sabra and Shatila massacre, during which Israel’s Phalangist allies in Lebanon killed more than 1,000 Palestinian civilians in refugee camps from Sept. 16 to 18, 1982. The energy minister at the time, he was outraged at Prime Minister Begin’s resistance to establishing a commission of inquiry. His resignation on Sept. 30, 1982, the threat of others to follow and a mass protest in Tel Aviv all led Begin to set up the Kahan Commission, which found that high-ranking officials—notably Defense Minister Ariel Sharon and Chief of Staff Rafael Eitan—bore personal responsibility for not stopping the massacre. The findings forced the resignation of Sharon, Eitan and others.
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