OBITUARIES Barbara Gerla, nee Ullman, age 65, passed away May 7, beloved daughter of Louis J. and Doris Ullman, devoted wife of Harry Gerla, loving mother of Rachel (Adam) Wilson and Kenneth M. Gerla, dear sister of Alan J. (Margie) Ullman and Howard (Rimma) Ullman and dear sister-in-law of Lisa G. (James) Feder. Barbara is also survived by her beloved dog Buttons, and her beloved cats Pumpkin and Cole. Barbara was a 1977 graduate of Miami University and a 1980 graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Law. She practiced in the area of business law from 1980 until her retirement in 2004. After her retirement, Barbara served as a volunteer mediator for the Dayton Mediation Center and as a volunteer for a number of community organizations. Memorial contributions to the Humane Society of Greater Dayton, the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton, Temple Beth Or, Isaac M. Wise Temple Cincinnati or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society would be appreciated.
anyone the shirt off of her back if recipient of the 2017 God Squad they needed it. She would often Award. Shirlee did SO much for our Jewish community! Whenever give more money than she had to others in need because she had the a new idea for a program or event biggest heart. She loved flowers was presented to Shirlee, she was and gardening and do-it-yourself always receptive and willing to crafts. Her favorite flower was plan anything she felt was in the carnations and she absolutely loved best interest of the entire community. She was on multiple subcom- the color pink. She would often spend her free time crocheting gifts mittees including the JCC Fundfor the people she loved. She loved raising Committee, the Women’s to love and be Seder Committee, and the Cultural loved. She was Arts and Book Festival Committee. an avid painter Shirlee was wonderful at planand photograning JFS holiday outreach bags, pher. She would Active Adult activities, L’Chaim regularly invite events, and so much more. She people over to will be dearly missed. Besides her come and fill community involvement, the most her walls with important thing in Shirlee’s life was family. She was always supportive personal paintings. Trisha Naziri is of her sons, Marc Gilbert (Annette survived by her daughter, Tzipporah Miriam Naziri; her husband, Nathan), Jeff (Cathy) Gilbert, and Dr. Micah Naziri; her wife, Shante Heath (Rachel) Gilbert; 12 grandNaziri; their children together, children, Travis (Penina), Erica Elijah, Gideon, Pepper, Judah, (Nate) Bachman, Sarah (Nate) Hulse, Michael, Zach, Avi, Chava, Taliyah, and Zoharah; as well as by her girlfriends, Lynn Jimenez, Zeke, Livy, Alexis, Cate, and Brianna; and five great-grandchildren, Jaira Bivens, and her best friends Shaeli Spurlock and Shanice DorjeEfrayim, Esther, Yehudah, Daniel and Menachem; and her nephews, Chang. These were her chosen Shirlee C. Gilbert, age 87 of Scott and Steve (Kinthea) Cooper. family. Interment was in Columbus, where she was born. While Trisha Dayton, passed away May 1. She was preceded in death by her did not mean for her death to hapShirlee was born to Morris and parents, brother Marvin Cooper, Rose Cooper in Canton on May 2, and husband, Ronald. Interment pen, she would not have been in the 1934. She graduated from Canton dark place she was, that led to her was at Riverview Cemetery. MeMcKinley High School and atmorial contributions may be made death, had it not been for the years tended The Ohio State University to the Jewish Federation of Greater of darkness and abuse she suffered where she majored in education Dayton, Temple Israel or a deserv- since infancy. If anyone you know or love is suffering from mental and was a member of Delta Phi Ep- ing charity of your choosing. health issues, please remind them silon Sorority. While at OSU, she regularly of how loved they are, met her future husband, Ronald. Trisha Naziri (born Patricia Cavassure them that you are there for They married on Dec. 26, 1953. In endish), age 26, passed away on them, and that there is much work 1959, Shirlee April 27. Trisha was an incredible and Ron moved mother, wife, lover, and friend. She left to do here. to Dayton when loved everyone with every fiber Debra Saidel, age 64 of Dayton, he joined the of her being. Trisha was a politipractice of the cal revolutionary and activist. She passed away on May 10 at Miami Valley Hospital with her family by late Dr. Charles fought for human rights and the Thomas. Shirlee rights of marginalized peoples. She her side. Debra was born to Alice was a doer. was a secretary for the nonprofit the and Burt Saidel on Feb. 21, 1958 She served as Hashlamah Project and was an ad- in Dayton. She graduated from president of vocate for unifying Jews and Mus- Meadowdale High School in 1977 and went on to Sinclair Community the Women’s lims. She was heavily involved in Auxiliary of the homeless outreach and would give College, where she took courses Ohio Optometric Association and worked at Dayton Optometric Center. She was very involved with the Jewish community of Dayton, serving as president of Temple Israel, chair of the JCC board, helped to From Generation To Generation. settle Russian immigrants, chaired the Women’s Division of the JewLICKLER ish Federation of Greater Dayton, and also served on its board, and UNERAL was the adult president of the B’nai B’rith Youth Organization. She OME also served on the Jewish Family Services Advisory Board. In 2004, & REMATION Shirlee and Ron were presented with the Robert A. Shapiro Award ERVICE from the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton. In 2012, Shirlee Larry S. Glickler, Director was the JCC Volunteer of the Year. Dayton’s ONLY Jewish Funeral Director She was involved with Hadassah, 1849 Salem Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45406-4927 served as a Temple Israel Sun(937) 278-4287 lgfuneralhome@gmail.com day School teacher, and was the
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in early childhood education. She worked as a teacher’s aide at the Jewish Community Center’s preschool, because her love of children was a driving force in her life. Debra was a member of Temple Israel, where she sang in the choir and volunteered at the Sunday school, and she enjoyed her membership in the Dayton Knitting Club. She was also known by thousands for sending cards to remember birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions. Family meant everything to Debra. She is survived by her parents, Alice and Burt Saidel, her sister Beth, brother-in-law Joe Profaci, nephew Oliver Saidel, aunt Lois Severin, uncle Stuart and aunt Nina Levitt, and her many beloved cousins and friends. She will be dearly missed by all whose lives she touched. Interment was at Riverview Cemetery. Contributions in Debra’s memory may be made to Temple Israel, Jewish Family Services, or Echoing Woods, where she lived and was cared for over the past seven years. Fredrick E. Weber of Dayton passed away on May 1 at the age of 90. Born Feb. 17, 1932 in Baltimore to Lillian and Leslie Weber, Fred made a lasting impact on the Dayton community, where he lived for more than 60 years. Graduating from The Ohio State University in 1954, he remained a die-hard Buckeye fan his entire life. He began his career at Mayor’s Jewelers and later founded Weber Jewelers. Both family businesses in Dayton thrived under his leadership, earning him a reputation for exceptionally fine jewelry. While he was an accomplished businessman, earning the coveted Shipley Award from the American Gem Society, his real passion lay in serving the needs of the community and helping to
shape the city he knew and loved. He was city commissioner and served on numerous boards, most notably as chairman of the Premier Health Board (1997-2004), chairman of the Miami Valley Hospital Board of Trustees (1988-1992) and chairman of the Wright State University Board of Trustees. Recognizing a pressing need for geriatric care, he was instrumental in creating a new Department of Geriatrics at Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University in 2006, a visionary concept at the time. Fred’s ability to succeed was apparent from an early age; he earned his Eagle Scout badge at 14. Until his final days, he stayed abreast of political races throughout the country and advocated for effective leadership in government. He also made ample time for golf and skiing, excelling in both sports into his late 80s. He is survived by his wife, Judith Weber; former wife, Loretta Weber; his sister Nancy Meyer and her husband Terry of Columbus; children Rick Weber and his wife, Susan, of Santa Ynez, Calif.; Lisa Greenberg and her husband, Jeffrey, of Weston, Mass.; Stephanie Weber and her husband, Andrew Blazar, of Dayton; David Corson and his wife, Kristin; and Wendy Lew. Fred was blessed with six grandchildren: Alison Greenberg MacIntyre and her husband, Ryan; Zachary Greenberg; Laura Greenberg; Mack Weber and his wife, Emily; Nell Weber, Brody Corson; and one great-grandchild, Emma MacIntyre. Interment was at Riverview Cemetery. The family would be honored if you would consider donating to the Miami Valley Hospital Foundation, mvhfoundation.org.
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