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OBITUARIES

Jason Matthew Bock 50, Atlanta

Jason Matthew Bock, 50, died peacefully in his sleep May 29, 2020. He was the beloved son of Bonnie and Ivan Bock of Alpharetta, Ga. He graduated from Riverwood High School, University of Tampa, and Georgia State University. Jason was a native Atlantan born Nov. 3, 1969. He had a career as a computer consultant for several companies. Jason was an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing baseball.

He is survived by his parents, Bonnie and Ivan of Alpharetta; brother Kevin of Fort Collins, Colo.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Jason loved his 4-legged companion of 18 years Bruester, who preceded him in death.

A graveside funeral was held June 1 at Greenwood Cemetery. The size was limited due to COVID-19. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The William Breman Jewish Home or Temple Sinai. Arrangements by Dressler’s Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.

Robert Stanley Botnick 89, Augusta

Robert Stanley Botnick, 89, of Augusta, Ga., passed away May 23, 2020. Dr. Botnick was born April 8, 1931, in New Orleans, La., the son of Harry and Mollie Botnick, and grew up in Hattiesburg, Miss.

He received his high school diploma from Phillips Exeter Academy, his undergraduate degree from Duke University, and his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed internal medicine residency training at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia before moving with his growing family to Augusta to begin medical practice.

In building a successful medical practice in Augusta, Dr. Botnick was one of the first to provide polio vaccinations and one of the few to provide FAA examinations for area pilots. He was one of the founding physicians of Doctors Hospital of Augusta and served in leadership positions with the Georgia Society of Internal Medicine, the Medical Association of Georgia, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia. After more than two decades in private practice, he transitioned to a career on the medical staff at the Savannah River Site, before retiring from there.

Dr. Botnick was a longtime member of the Adas Yeshurun Synagogue and served on the board of directors of the Augusta Jewish Community Center, funding a JCC pavilion in memory of his daughter, Laura Botnick Krafchick. A pillar of the Augusta Jewish community for decades, he was part of a 1970 Augusta delegation to Israel that led to an ongoing role in fundraising for Israel and the establishment of the Augusta Jewish Federation, for which he served as secretary. His early and instrumental role there included representing the Jewish Education Loan Fund, ensuring that needy students were awarded scholarships to fund their higher education.

He was preceded in death by his brother Marvin Z. Botnick and daughter Laura Botnick Krafchick, and is survived by his wife Lelia Botnick; Warren Botnick; son and daughter-in-law, Randy Botnick and Rita Sinkoe Botnick, and daughter and son-in-law Jennifer Botnick Britanisky and Robert Britanisky; and grandchildren Jacob, Joshua, Ian and Hannah Botnick, and Laura and Hunter Britanisky.

A private graveside service was held for family only due to COVID-19 safety restrictions and livestreamed on Facebook for his many friends and family members. Memorials may be made to the Jewish Education Loan Fund, 4549 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road., Dunwoody, GA 30338 or online at www.jelf.org/donate.

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Edward (Eddie) Robert Carmichel 83, Atlanta

Surrounded by loved ones, Edward (Eddie) Robert Carmichel, 83, passed away peacefully May 25, 2020. He cherished his titles as husband, daddy and Poppy. Eddie was born in Plattsburg, N.Y., Sept. 18, 1936. He lived in several cities but spent the last 52 years as a resident of Atlanta. After serving in the Army, Eddie worked for AT&T for 30 years.

He will be remembered for his charity work, his extensive bowling career, and his sense of humor. If laughter is truly the best medicine, he cured many people over the years! He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Stefanie and Robert Carmichel. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Janice Carmichel; daughters Debra Kasen (Michael), Lisa Hewitt (Gregory), and Lori Lasky (Michael); and grandchildren Stefanie, Russell, Brad, Daniel, Josh, Sophie and Anna.

A private funeral took place May 27 at North Atlanta Memorial Park. Donations in Eddie’s memory can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Arrangements by Dressler’s Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.

Mark Codner 58, Atlanta

Renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Mark Codner died peacefully in his sleep June 4, 2020, in the comfort of his Atlanta home. An Atlanta native, he was known for his genuine kindness, soft-spoken manner and individual care of his patients. He performed his medical training at Emory University, Cornell Medical Center, and Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York City, and was awarded dual aesthetic and oculoplastic fellowship training with Drs. Baker, Gordon and Stuzin in Miami and Dr. Sonny McCord in Atlanta.

Dr. Codner was a pioneer of modern oculoplastic surgery, setting the standards for eyelid surgery, face-lifting, rhinoplasty, Mohs [skin cancer] and breast reconstruction. He elevated 48 fellows under his tutelage, rewarding the opportunity to those he believed would enhance the field of plastic surgery. He was a virtuosic surgeon who lived in constant pursuit of perfection in surgery. His students and fellows described him as having an infectious personality. He cultivated a culture of living in service to the future and betterment of surgery. As a mentor, he will forever serve as a lifelong testament for guidance, innovation and friendship.

Dr. Codner was the president of the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. As a clinical assistant professor of plastic surgery at Emory University, Dr. Codner authored 10 textbooks, many of which were translated into over 100 peer-reviewed articles and invited book chapters. He presented over 200 lectures worldwide as an educator in his field of medicine.

Over the last 20 years, he was the chairman of both the Atlanta Oculoplastic Symposium and the Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium, which brought leaders in plastic surgery together from around the world to collaborate. Dr. Codner was awarded the prestigious Sherrell Aston Award by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He was invited to perform live educational surgery all over the world in countries such as England, France, Belgium, Egypt, Brazil, Peru and Canada.

Mark navigated life with poise and grace, always uplifting those around him. He enjoyed engaging this world’s knowledge and pleasure to the fullest in the company of his beloved family, friends and trusted colleagues. He was also an accomplished painter, a passionate musician, and a budding screenwriter. He believed in the magic of things, always taking the bad and transforming it into good. In the darkness, there will be a guiding light and under it, Mark will be there, lighting the way. Father, husband, brother, friend; a patriarch and a humble mensch, respected by all.

Mark was predeceased by his parents Saul and Marjorie Codner and father-in-law Howard Hoffman.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years Jane Hoffman Codner; daughter Molly and son Blake; sisters Gloria (Richard) Lapin and Sheila (Sheldon) Friedman; brother Fred (Candy Shaw) Codner; mother-in-law Marilyn Hoffman; sister-in-law Ellen Hoffman; and brother-in-law Barry Hoffman.

A private family graveside service was held June 7 at Atlanta’s Greenwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mark Codner Fund to honor his contributions to the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, https://www.sesprs.org/donations/fund.asp?id=19817. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.

Rosalyn Joann “Roz” Wilensky Cohen 76, Atlanta

Rosalyn Joann “Roz” Wilensky Cohen, 76, born in Atlanta, Ga., left this earth at her home May 31, 2020, in Marietta, Ga. Roz loved her husband of 54 years, daughter, son, grandchildren, extended family and friends more than anything. She let us know this every day, even when our attitudes and behaviors were under her scrutiny. We know we can do anything and are all stronger from her love. Roz worked at Piedmont Hospital and retired after almost 30 years, cherishing her relationships with professionals and patients alike. She took pride in making us latkes that we ate right out of the frying pan that never made it to the table and showed us her discipline and strength striding through the Peachtree Road Race year after year. “Get a move on, you have it in you, and don’t worry about getting credit.”

We miss her, boy do we miss her, and love her as much as she loved us all.

Rosalyn is preceded in death by her parents Julius and Ida Brody Wilensky. She is survived by her husband Martin W. Cohen of Marietta; children Alison Jordan (Jay) of Marietta, and Ethan Cohen (Jacqueline) of Castle Rock, Colo.; grandchildren Marcus Worth Cohen, Benjamin Samuel Jordan, Blythe Kay Cohen, and Nathan Charles Jordan; sister Sherry Dawkins (Pete); brother Alan Wilensky (Coralie); brother-in-law Michael Cohen (Lynda); sister-in-law Judy Cohen; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held June 2. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.

Roselyn Baer Greenberg 101, Atlanta

Roselyn Baer Greenberg, 101, passed away peacefully at home May 25, 2020. She was born December 9, 1918, to Gertrude and Max Baer. She was raised in St. Augustine, Fla., the home of the “Fountain of Youth.” It was often said that Roselyn must have sipped from that fountain, which might have accounted for her longevity.

Roselyn met and married the love of her life Nathan Greenberg when she was just 19 years old and a freshman at Florida State College for Women in Tallahassee, which later became FSU. They moved to Dothan, Ala., where they raised three loving daughters and had a successful business, Dothan Auto Parts.

The Greenbergs were well known in the Dothan community for their involvement and philanthropy. Roselyn was involved in many civic activities and was twice Sisterhood president of Temple Emanu-El, where she also taught Sunday School. She and Nathan traveled the world and shared a wonderful life together for 66 years.

Roselyn moved to the Renaissance in Buckhead, where she spent her remaining years enjoying her family and making new friends. She was known for her smart, “with-it,” upbeat, non-complaining attitude, which made her a joy to be around. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone. She was truly a beautiful lady inside and out.

Roselyn had a large, loving family who will miss her forever. She was predeceased by her husband Nathan and her older sister, Lillian Besser Schultz. She is survived by her daughters Roberta (Ed) Marblestone, Susan (Butch) Frumin and Linda Rosh (Marshall Fox); and nine grandchildren Sherri (Jeffrey) Weissman, Debra (David) Blanke, Nancy (Todd) Schusterman, Laura (Brad Dowling), Steven Frumin (fiancé, Margot), Jeffrey Frumin, Elizabeth (Blair) Douglas, Ilene Rosh and Meryl (Lenny) Rindsberg.

She will also be lovingly remembered by great-grandchildren Matthew, Gabby, Jake, Max, Molly, Seth, Josh, Sarah, Sophie, Nathan, Zachary, Emily and Asher; and many nieces and nephews. The family extends thanks and gratitude to her special caregiver Melissa Williams and her team.

A private funeral service was held May 27 at Memory Hill Cemetery in Dothan and officiated by Cantor Neil Schwartz. The funeral was limited to family members only because of COVID-19.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Temple Emanu-El, 188 N. Park Ave., Dothan AL 36303; Weinstein Hospice, 3150 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta GA 30327 or any charity of your choice. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.

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Bernard Gross (Baruch Bendit) 97, Atlanta

Bernard Gross (Baruch Bendit) peacefully left this world to join his beloved wife and son, Ruth and Marvin, on April 8, erev Pesach. He was born on Simchat Torah, Oct. 22, 1922, in Polanka, Czechoslovakia, the third of seven children.

Bernie, a Holocaust survivor, was conscripted into the Hungarian Munkatabor at age 19. On Aug. 12, 1945, he attended a wedding where he met the love of his life, Ruth (Rivka). They escaped from the Soviet Union by hopping a freight train. In 1949, they immigrated to Ellwood City, Pa. They raised their children in Youngstown, Ohio, where Bernie worked for his brothers’ business, Albee Homes. And they moved to Atlanta in 1973, where they opened “Bernie’s Tailor Shop.” Bernie was an artist in his tailoring, a skill which he learned from his father.

After retiring, Bernie and Ruth moved to Pembroke Pines, Fla., where they lived for 22 years, before returning to Atlanta in 2010. They were members of Beth Jacob in Atlanta, and later attended Congregation B’nai Torah. Bernie was a founding member and president of Young Israel of Pembroke Pines. Tzedakah, Jewish tradition, and religious observance were the foundation of their lives. They were married for 69 years

Bernie was also incredibly musically gifted and could have been a cantor. Even at an advanced age, he was debonair in his dress, had a twinkle in his eye, a sheepish grin, and a wry sense of humor. His mother used to call him her “gut schtekel broyt” (good stick of bread).

He said that he wanted to be remembered “as trying to do the right thing, to be a good person, and that he went to shul once in a while” (by which he meant twice a day).

He was predeceased by his wife Ruth; son, Marvin; brothers, Philip, Ben, Bill and Sam; and his parents, who died in the Holocaust, Chaim Akiva and Etta.

Bernie leaves behind his brother Alex; sister Rosalyn; his much-loved children Edward, Estelle and Etja; daughter-in-law Linda; son-in-law Alan; nine grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren; and a large, loving extended family. Special thanks to The William Bremen Jewish Home for taking amazing care of him during the coronavirus crisis. Donations may be made to Congregation B’nai Torah, the William Bremen Jewish Home, and amitchildren. org. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.

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Lyons Barnett Joel 86, Atlanta

Lyons Barnett Joel was a renowned “super-salesman” who climbed the ranks at the Atlanta-based firm started by his grandfather in 1896 to become president of Selig Chemicals. He bravely fought his complications from cancer, then finally succumbed May 29, 2020, surrounded by family at his bedside and on FaceTime, all sharing how much they loved him and how grateful they were for what he’d brought to their lives. He was 86.

Lyons was a diehard Georgia Bulldogs fan who never missed a game. “He never missed one of our swim meets growing up, either,” recalled prominent Atlanta realtor Alan Joel, one of three children with Lyon’s late wife of 44 years Renee, who died in 2000.

“Run the damn ball” was his favorite phrase, said Alan, a former UGA varsity swimmer and volunteer coach at North Atlanta Swim & Dive Team who took his father to see his beloved “Dawgs” beat Oklahoma in the 2018 Rose Bowl.

At the same time, his father was cheering on his grandchildren and the children of strangers as an active board member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Atlanta. He ran marathons into his 70s and was still playing tennis when he went in for a routine physical last year and learned he had leukemia. “He was shocked,” said his daughter Connie Jervey of Richmond, Va. “He said, ‘I don’t feel sick. I feel great. I’m going to keep on living.” And live he did.

A former UGA varsity tennis player, he’d still hit the courts regularly at Bitsy Grant Tennis Center, was seen dining at Hal’s steakhouse, and flying around town in his convertible, top down, smile on his face, the new love of his life by his side, that Lyons Joel signature twinkle his eye. “He was a guy’s guy with my brothers, but he was the greatest father any girl could ever have,” Jervey said. “He was full of kindness and compassion, made us all believe in ourselves, and how important it was to help other people.”

Indeed, Lyons Joel had a life to smile about. A native Atlantan, he was born March 24, 1934, one of three children of parents Lyons Barnett Joel Sr., and Dorothy Selig Joel. He graduated from Marist High School in 1952, went on to the University of Georgia, where he became president of his fraternity (Phi Ep) and was promoted to editor of The Red & Black as the last man standing after the university fired the staff his sophomore year.

After college, he joined the Army where he was a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army Signal Corps. Then it was on to Selig Chemicals, where he sold innovative cleaning and household products while developing new formulas, even naming one for his wife Renee, called the Big R. “Everyone thought it was a rug cleaner, but it was named after Mom,” Alan said.

Known for his problem solving, he once raced to a local hotel, where the manager had threatened to call police after a relative trashed a room during a party and stained a pricey marble tabletop. “Dad brought the chemist and got out the stain. When the manager saw it, he asked, ‘What else you got like that?’ And Dad landed a huge hotel account for the company,” said Ben Joel, his oldest son.

He ran Selig Chemicals after it was acquired by National Service Industries and retired in 1999. After his first wife died, he remarried Gay Kahn, a psychologist, who died in 2017. She was said to have fallen in love with his fun-loving spirit.

A prominent member of the Jewish community, philanthropist and member of The Temple, he served as president of The Standard Club, board of directors of the Boy & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta and was a member of the Kiwanis Club, active in community affairs. “When Lyons came to a party, it was like Seinfeld hitting Goldbergs deli, the crowd parted. He always had an upbeat spirit and a new joke that made everyone smile,” said Ben Joel, a top Atlanta financial manager.

Lyons is preceded in death by his first wife Renee Rosier Joel, who died in 2000, and his second wife Gay Kahn Joel. He is survived by sisters Susan Joel Tancill and Dorothy Ann “Dottie” Joel; children Benjamin, Teresa, Alan and Sophie Joel, and Connie and Darrell Jervey; grandchildren L.B., Austin, Helen and Holly Joel, Jinks, Mac and Renee Jervey; and many nieces and nephews.

A private ceremony was held for immediate family. To watch the celebration of life, for more information regarding streaming of the funeral, donations and the future memorial service, visit www.adayforlyons.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Atlanta and The Temple. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.

Richard L. Ormand 72, Atlanta

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard L. Ormand, 72, announces his passing June 4, 2020, from a rare form of lymphoma.

Rick was raised in Westport, Conn., and graduated from Staples High School in 1965. He attended Indiana University in Bloomington (Class of ‘69) where he was a proud Hoosier and member of the fraternity Sigma Alpha Mu. Rick then went on to earn his law degree at the University of Georgia in 1972.

Following the trail of many young Jewish professionals at the time, he moved to Atlanta and into the Seville apartments on Buford Highway. It was there that he met the love of his life Sandy Friedman, who would soon become his wife. They married in 1977 and spent 29 wonderful years together before her passing in 2006. Rick would consider his greatest achievement becoming a father to two precious daughters Gina Lynn, born in 1981, and Jill Victoria, born in 1985. They were both at his bedside in his final days.

Rick was a respected personal injury attorney for 42 years with a sterling reputation as a litigator, and later a mediator. He joined GEICO in 1997 as staff counsel, known for his caring approach and advocacy with clients, and mentorship to many young associates who regularly sought his advice and guidance. In 2014 he retired and founded his own mediation practice, Pathway Mediation.

Rick loved his adopted hometown of Atlanta: walks in Piedmont Park, nights at the Atlanta Symphony, and rooting for the Braves, Falcons and Georgia Bulldogs. You would always know by his cheers or loud groans how each team’s season was shaping up. He was a wiz at trivia, never missing a night of “Jeopardy!” (he ALWAYS got the final answer right) and dominating team trivia nights at Mellow Mushroom.

For most of his adult life, Rick managed his advancing kidney disease until undergoing a transplant at Johns Hopkins in 2012. He received the greatest gift in life, a kidney from daughter Gina, and his family became passionate advocates for living organ donation. . Rick was predeceased by wife Sandy; parents Joseph and Estelle Ormand; and sister Joan Chitel. He is survived by daughter Jill Ormand of Los Angeles, Calif.; daughter and son-in-law Gina and Josh Cherwin; and granddaughters Stella and Amelia Cherwin of New York, N.Y.; his devoted partner of many years Pamela Roberts of Atlanta; sister Diane Ormand of Westport, Conn.; and brother Kenneth Ormand, also of Westport.

A small graveside service was held June 5 at Arlington Memorial Park in Atlanta, where he was laid to rest next to Sandy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in memory of Rick Ormand to Johns Hopkins in support of the Stepping Stones fund. The contributions will provide financial assistance to organ donors and transplant recipients facing financial hardships due to time away from work and travel needed for procedures. To make a gift online, visit https://secure.jhu.edu/form/surgery, or make checks payable to Johns Hopkins University, care of Samantha Oliphant, Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine, 550 North Broadway, Suite 722, Baltimore, MD 21205.

Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999. Sign the online guestbook is www.dresslersjewishfunerals.com.

James Rogoff 73, Alpharetta

James Rogoff passed away at home in Alpharetta, Ga., June 4, 2020. Born in Sewickley, Pa., Oct. 15, 1946, “Jimmy” attended the Sewickley Valley School system and graduated Boston University with a business degree. He served in the Pennsylvania National Guard and started his business, Rogoff Financial Services, in Sewickley. He and Judy lived in the Pittsburgh suburbs for 44 years. After selling his business, they retired in Alpharetta.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years Judith Rogoff (nee Kirstein); sons Evan (Jodi) Rogoff of Alpharetta, and Eric (Jennifer) Rogoff) of New York, N.Y., and Woodstock, NY; grandsons Andrew, Ari, Benjamin and Alexander Rogoff; and brothers Robert Rogoff of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Kenneth Rogoff of New York, N.Y.

A private, family graveside service was held at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs. The family requests that donations be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.

Sara Elaine Jay Schoenberg 88, Atlanta

Sara Elaine Jay Schoenberg, daughter, sister, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at home May 9, 2020, at the age of 88. Sara was born in Buford, Ga., to William and Ruth Jay. After growing up in the only Jewish family in Buford and attending school there, she studied at the University of Georgia in Athens before moving to Atlanta and meeting the love of her life Arthur Schoenberg. An avid needle pointer and excellent cook, Sara was devoted to raising her children and supporting her husband.

Sara was predeceased by her beloved husband Arthur of 66 years in 2019, her parents, and brother Furman Jay. She is survived by sons Howard and Barry Schoenberg; son and daughter-in-law Alan and Emily Schoenberg; granddaughter and grandson in-law Sharon and Brian Whelton; grandson David Nabers; sister and brother in-law, Zelda and Charles Moog; several nieces and nephews; and close friend of many years Rhonda Colbert. The family is grateful to caregivers Gladys, Sandra, Mylakia and Mary from Kadan Homecare for their kind and compassionate care.

A service was held at Greenwood Cemetery May 10 with Rabbi Neil Sandler of Ahavath Achim Synagogue officiating. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.

Rita Schor 70, Marietta

Rita Schor, 70, of Marietta, Ga., passed away at The William Bremen Jewish Home May 31, 2020, following a courageous 15-plus year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Rita was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. Sept. 12, 1949, the daughter of Czechoslovakian immigrants and Holocaust survivors, Sol and Flora David. Her family immigrated to the United States while Flora was pregnant with Rita and she became the first member of the David family to be born in this country. Her dad worked hard as a local tailor and her parents were highly respected in the community. Rita never spoke much of her family’s past, but she never took an opportunity for granted and cherished each day of her life. While uncommon at that time, Rita was determined to attend college and became the first generation in her family to graduate. She earned a degree in early childhood education and had a love for educating children.

Prior to graduating, while attending a wedding, Rita met her husband Neil Schor, from Utica, N.Y. From the second Neil met Rita, he was smitten. The two were married in July 1969 and from that day forward, they were rarely seen apart. In 1972, Rita gave birth to a son Lee Schor, and 7 1/2 years later, daughter Alissa Schor was born. In the late 1970s, Neil and Rita left the cold weather of the Northeast behind when they moved to Marietta, and Rita loved the community she found there.

Family was everything to Rita and she has often been described as the glue that kept the family together. Rita loved her children with all of her heart and led by example. She was an incredible wife, mother and loyal friend and would do anything for those she loved and cared about. When she wasn’t doting on her family, Rita loved to travel, as long as it was to somewhere warm.

She was an avid reader and was always up for a long walk and a great conversation with a close friend. Rita had an innate love for educating children and spent many years as a preschool teacher at the Atlanta Jewish Community Center in Marietta.

Rita is survived by her husband Neil of 51 years; son and daughter-in-law Lee and Sarah Schor; daughter and son-in-law Alissa Schor and Daniel Kedme; and two granddaughters Madison Kedme and Sasha Schor.

While Rita was never able to really “meet” her grandchildren, her children believe strongly and are determined that her legacy will remain strong with them. Rita will always be remembered as a loving wife, a selfless mother, a generous friend and a compassionate woman of Jewish faith that was always proud of who she was and where she came from.

Due to COVID-19, a graveside funeral was held for immediate family only June 4 at Arlington Memorial Park in Atlanta. Shiva was observed virtually, and friends and relatives asked in lieu of flowers to please consider donations to the Goizueta Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Emory University or the Alzheimer’s Association in her memory.

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Anita Weinstein 85, Atlanta

Anita was a know-it-all who actually knew it all, an aficionado of all things, from history to politics to movies. Other than dessert with a fresh cup of coffee, nothing made her happier than her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her daughter Rhonda Findling; son Drew Findling; daughter-in-law Beth Findling; and grandchildren Zachary, Samantha and Madison.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Foundation for Criminal Justice (www.nacdl.org/content/support). A graveside service was held May 24 at Arlington Memorial Park. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451- 4999.

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