obituaries Edith Caplan Buckman Virginia Beach—Edith “Ittie,” “Edye” Caplan Buckman, 70, lost her courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer on April 20, 2012 at home surrounded by family. Ittie is survived by her husband of 52 years, Robert “Bob” Buckman; sister Renee Caplan Hill, husband Dennis Hill; son Larry Buckman; daughter Terri Buckman and partner Maxine Inman; grandchildren Laila and Kelsey Buckman; grandpuppies, Ginger and Casey. Ittie was most proud of her love for family, friends and Jewish faith. A graveside funeral service was held at Forest Lawn Cemetery with Rabbi Jeffrey Arnowitz, Rabbi Susan Tendler, and Cantor Gordon Piltch officiating. Contributions may be made to the Mended Hearts Society of Virginia Beach, Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, and SPCA. Condolences may be expressed at www. altmeyer.com. Jeffrey Haspel Virginia Beach—Jeffrey Haspel, loving husband of Laura Kesser, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 27, 2012. Jeffrey was born in Sharon, Pa. the son of Eleanora (Ellie) Bacon Haspel and the late Leo C. Haspel Jr. He was a member of Ohef Sholom Temple in Norfolk. A graduate of the University of Kentucky, Jeffrey was a team manager for Paramount Builders and a veteran of the United States Army serving as 2nd Lieutenant. He was also a devoted Steelers Fan. Survivors include his wife Laura Kesser of Virginia Beach, his mother Eleanora Haspel of Virginia Beach, two sisters; Darla J. Cookson and Carol S. Maurice both of Virginia Beach, his sister-in-law, Sharon Laderberg and her husband Bruce, and mother and father-in-law, Arlene and Dr. Howard Kesser. Jeffrey is also survived by two nieces, Danielle Concepcion of Orlando, Fla., Jodie Laderberg of Norfolk, two nephews, Danny Laderberg, and Kevin Laderberg both of Norfolk and Lifetime friend, Jerry Hurl and his wife Marge of Sharpsville, Pa. A memorial service was held at Ohef Sholom Temple with Rabbi Rosalin Mandelberg, Rabbi Lawrence Foreman, and Cantor Wally Schachet-Briskin officiating. Memorial donations to the Chick’s Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad or a charity of choice. Dr. Herman Mallick Norfolk—Dr. Herman Mallick, 86, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 17, 2012 in a local hospital. 28 | Jewish News | May 7, 2012
He was born in Philadelphia, Pa., and was the son of the late Anna Lerner Mallick and Samuel Mallick, and the widower of Lois Mallick. He was a graduate of the Philadelphia School of Optometry. He was in private practice as an optometrist in Tidewater for over 50 years. He was a founding and devoted member of Temple Israel and a former member of Brith Sholom Lodge Social Club. Survivors include two sisters, Ruth Miller and Gertrude Zimmerman; and two brothers, Harry and Morton Mallick. He was predeceased by his brother, Yale Mallick. Dr. Mallick was a friend to many, many people in Tidewater. He was a devotedly religious individual who attended daily services on a regular basis. He was a kind, caring and grateful individual who despite physical handicaps never bemoaned his fate. He enjoyed life to his utmost ability. Dr. Mallick was a very competent optometrist who cared deeply about his patients. He greatly enjoyed relieving his friends of folding money in games of chance, and was very good at it. Herman had a very wide cadre of friends who will miss him dearly. A memorial service was held in Temple Israel with Rabbi Michael Panitz officiating. Interment took place in Mt. Jacob Cemetery, Glenolden, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Israel, 7255 Granby St., Norfolk, VA 23505. Doris Spencer Morrison Norfolk—Doris Spencer Morrison, of Norfolk and Palm Beach, Fla., passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the age of 90. Born in Baltimore, Md. on August 29, 1921, Doris spent her life in Norfolk and Virginia Beach attending Robert E. Lee Elementary and Blair Junior High where she met many lifelong friends. She graduated from Maury High School. After graduating from James Madison University, Doris returned to Norfolk and taught at the Patrick Henry School. She later went on to join her husband Allen, and brother Maury in establishing an import and export business, International Trading Corporation of Virginia. In later years, she successfully invested in real estate in between her weekly golf outings, fishing trips, antique collecting, volunteering at the Chrysler Museum, and world travels. She also won numerous trophies from her weekly bridge games. Doris was a life member of Hadassah and member of Ohef Sholom Temple. Doris’ family will cherish her memory and forever miss her wit, warmth and wis-
dom as well as the courage she showed in her final years. The family is grateful to all who have befriended Doris, both for their kindness and caring. Doris is survived by her loving husband of 69 years Allen Morrison; her two devoted daughters and son-in-laws Susan and Larry Quate and Wendy and Barry Lance; her adoring grandchildren John David Quate, Holly and Kevin Lance; her beloved brother and sister-in-law Gilbert and Kendall Spencer; and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her brother Maury Leigh Spencer. Funeral Services were held in the Norfolk Chapel of H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts. with Rabbi Rosalin Mandelberg officiating. Graveside service followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions be sent to a charity of choice. Online condolences at www.hdoliver.com. Julian Rashkind In his later years, he often quoted from Ecclesiastes: “There is a time for everything...a season to be born and a season to die.” Ninety-six years after his birth, and at a time when he was still very much of sound mind and cogent voice, Julian Rashkind’s life lived well and fully came to an end, on April 26, 2012. The son of the late Nathan and Ida Picker Rashkind, he was predeceased by his younger brothers, Edwin and Harvey, and by the love of his life, his best friend and constant companion, his wife of 62 years, Eleanor Brody Rashkind. For all the accomplishments and achievements of his many years, nothing was more important to him than family, and he is survived by a proud family composed of his three children (and their spouses), Alan (Suzette), Michael (Lee) and Lisbeth (Chris); he was always “Paw Paw” to his six grandsons (and their wives), Jacob (Skye), Graham (Cameron), Daniel, Douglas, Stephen and James; and to his six great-grandchildren, Ethan, Nathan, Lily, Lucas, Mia and Harper. He is also survived by Edwin’s widow, Madelaine, and Eleanor’s sister, Doris, and her husband Martin, as well as so many nephews, nieces and cousins that space does not permit them all to be listed here, but all of them will also miss their Uncle or Cousin Julian. Julian was born and raised in Jamaica, N. Y., and his life spanned two centuries, 11 decades, 17 U.S. Presidents, the Great Depression, two world wars, the Korean and Vietnam wars, the development of the automotive and aviation industries,
women’s suffrage, the enactment and repeal of Prohibition, the Civil Rights era, the internet, the revitalization of Ghent and the launching of light rail in Norfolk, and numerous societal developments that we take for granted, but at which he marveled. Julian was an Eagle Scout at 17, and at 20 graduated from Columbia University’s College of Pharmacy, as the youngest member and secretary of his class. He worked for the Boy Scouts of America in New York, and then joined the service where he rose to the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in the Judge Advocate’s Corp. After the service, he joined his father-in-law, Jacob Brody, in the building business, and moved to Norfolk. Over time, he became a pillar of his adopted community, ultimately serving as president and later trustee emeritus of the Tidewater Builder’s Association, and for 20 years on Norfolk’s Redevelopment and Housing Authority, 17 years as its chair. He was a director of the Home Builders Association of Virginia, and a senior life director of the National Association. His civic and philanthropic endeavors were not limited to the building business. He was a founder and trustee, and served since 1997 as honorary president of Temple Israel; he was one of the first presidents of the Jewish Community Center; chaired the United Jewish Fund, and held leadership positions with Beth Sholom Home, the National Jewish Welfare Board, and the United Jewish Federation. He very much enjoyed his participation in the Jewish philanthropic group, the 400 Club. He was a steadfast supporter of the Boy Scouts of America, serving on the executive board of the Tidewater Council and as a National Council Member. He also held governing positions on the Norfolk Symphony Association, the Edgewater Turney Home for Boys and Girls, Child and Family Services, and the Planning Council of the United Community Fund. He adopted his sons’ alma mater, Randolph-Macon College, serving first as president of its Parents Advisory Council, and later as a long-time trustee of the College, and remained a trustee emeritus who until his passing insisted on carefully reading every word of the literature the College would send out to current trustees. His contributions to the community and civic and philanthropic endeavors were recognized by numerous awards. He received the Brotherhood Award of the National Conference of Christians and Jews; he was a recipient of the B’nai Brith Distinguished Service Award; from the Jewish Community