obituaries Inge G. Freedman Norfolk—It is with regret that I announce the passing of my beloved wife Inge G. Freedman. She died peacefully in her sleep after a long bout with Alzheimer’s disease. A victim of the Holocaust, she arrived in the country with her parents in 1938. She was a wonderful wife, mother and friend. Left behind are her loving husband Leonard, her daughter Barbara, son Gordon (Mary) and two grandchildren, Alexis and Stephen. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Association will be greatly appreciated. Bernard H. Miller, M.D. Virginia Beach—Bernard H. Miller, MD, 88, passed away peacefully August 25, 2016. He was born December 27, 1927 to Bessie and Horace Miller, in Norfolk. A graduate from Maury High School,
he earned his Bachelor’s of Science from Lenoir-Rhyne, Hickory, N.C. He earned his MD from the Medical College of Virginia. Bernard worked a year at Mt. Sinai in N. Y., and completed his residency at Michael Reese in Chicago, where he met the love of his life and future wife Fern Lorber. He moved to Norfolk in 1957, opening his internal medicine practice and was the founder of Chesapeake Internists. His many honors included serving as president of Virginia Diabetes Association, serving as an attending physician, including training residents. He became the first president of the medical staff for Chesapeake General Hospital, retiring at age 75. He enjoyed international travel; was a voracious reader; and was an unparalleled historian. Dr. Miller was a member of the Torch Club. The joy of his life was fine dining with his 10 grandchildren. Dr. Miller was a US Army veteran, having served in Germany. He is preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Fern Miller. He is survived by his brother, Claude Miller and wife Marlene, of Norfolk; his four children Julius Miller and wife Jeanne; Bobbi Rudin and husband Mark; Horace Miller and wife Linda; Anna Avital and husband Erik; 10 grandchildren, Jordan, Lisa, Robert, Roni, Bessie, Whitley, Adi, Doron, Lorber and Barr. A memorial service took place at Ohef Sholom Temple. Contributions in his memory to WHRO, Public Media, P.O. Box 6206, Norfolk, Virginia 23508; or the American College of Physicians Foundation. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.omanfh.com. Steven Reznick Durham/Chapel Hill, N.C.—Dr. J. Steven Reznick passed away after living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) for three years. He faced this adversity with grace, courage and generosity and worked diligently on ALS research and fundraising/advocacy endeavors. He was born in Winston-Salem, N.C. in 1951, the son of Joseph and Jeanne Tavss Reznick.
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He is survived by his devoted wife Donna Kaye, his wonderful daughter Leah Tyner and son-in law Jon Tyner of Knightdale, N.C., his father Joseph Reznick of Virginia Beach, his stepson Aaron Kaye of Washington D.C., sisters and brothers-in-law Celia and Larry Brown of White Plains, N.Y., and Barbara and Keith Bernstein of Birmingham, Ala., as well as his many dear nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Since 1998, he was a professor in the Department of Psychology at University of North Carolina and he spent almost two decades as an exemplary citizen of the Carolina academic community. His primary scientific contributions were in the domain of infant cognitive development. He was the author or co-author of seven books (one which will be published posthumously), founded the Cognitive Development Society and held governance positions in the International Society for Infant Studies and the Society for Research in Child Development. In order to honor Steve’s lifelong commitment to education, research and Carolina, the family requests that donations be made to the J. Steven Reznick Diversity and Psychological Research Fund. This Fund will encourage and honor undergraduate students who conduct exemplary research on topics of concern to diverse groups that have traditionally been underrepresented in psychological research. Wendy Altschul Rolland Rye, New York—Wendy Altschul Rolland, 85, died peacefully in her sleep on August 9, 2016, after a brave battle with cancer. Born in Norfolk to Sylvan and Ethel Altschul, Wendy was a student of Miss Turnbull’s School, a graduate of Wellesley College in Mathematics and of the Harvard Graduate School of Design in Architecture. She practiced architecture with prominent firms in Philadelphia, New York and San Francisco, before entering private practice in Rye in 1962. Wendy served as member and chair of the Rye Board of Architectural Review for 11 years, was an active member and volunteer of the class of 1952 at Wellesley, and
a lifelong champion of good design. Wendy loved photography and was featured in numerous group shows over the last 30 years. She loved sailing, tennis, crew, traveling, sun bathing and chocolate. Most of all she loved family and friends. Wendy will be deeply missed as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be remembered for her intelligence, strength and resourcefulness, creativity and keen eye, opinions, determination, kindness and caring. Wendy is survived by her husband of 60 years, Peter Rolland; children David (Mika), Seth (Me’l) and Janna (Phil); grandchildren Ben, Milo and Cole; her brother Benjamin Altschul (Candace); and brother-in-law John Rolland (Froma). Donations may be directed to Wellesley College. Dr. Fred Harris Rosenblum Virginia Beach—The son of the late Sam and Ruth Rosenblum, of blessed memory, died peacefully surrounded by family on August 11, 2016. He attended Norfolk’s Taylor, Blair and Maury schools and graduated with honors from University of Virginia and the college of dentistry at the Medical College of Virginia. He received a post-graduate degree in pediatric dentistry from Medical College of Virginia and was the first board certified pediatric dentist in Virginia Beach. Fred was also the first dentist to travel with Operation Smile in the early 80s and continued to volunteer his time and talents for years after. Throughout his life, he loved skiing, golf and never gave up his passion for traveling, especially with his family. He is survived by his wife Barbara and his children Dr. Richard Rosenblum and Gabrielle, Suzanne Guardia and Luis, the Honorable Michael Rosenblum and Nicole, Harry Hjardemaal and Mattia Botturi, and his brother Jordan Rosenblum and Eilene, and seven grandchildren. A graveside funeral took place at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Donations to Congregation Beth El, Operation Smile or a favorite charity.