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IRENE ALPINER, 91, West Bloomfield, died July 19, 2021. She is survived by her daughters and sonsin-law, Tobie and Tom Hartman, Pamela and Donald Cohen; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Neal and Karen Alpiner; grandchildren, Brian Hartman, Steven (Caitlin) Hartman, Marcie (Eugene) Weissberger, Emily Cohen, Brett (Chandler) Alpiner, Sean (Patience) Alpiner, Kallie (Mitch) Kaufman, Brendan Alpiner and Kyra Alpiner; great-grandchildren, Madelyn, Henry, Alice, Logan, Max and Spencer, Jacob and Evan; many other loving family members and friends.

Mrs. Alpiner was the beloved wife of the late Sol Alpiner.

Interment took place at Machpelah Cemetery in Ferndale. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

MARTIE BACOW, 99, of Farmington Hills, died July 16, 2021.

Known professionally as Bill Martin, he was a sports announcer, boxing announcer and a film producer.

Mr. Bacow is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Joel and Deneen Bacow of Huntington Woods; daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Daniel Zides; sister, Evelyn Grant; grandchildren, Michael and Michelle Zides, Robert and Prichya Zides, Jack Bacow, Bennie Bacow; great-grandson, Justin Zides; many loving nephews and nieces.

He was the beloved husband of the late Sara Bacow.

Contributions may be made to Deaf Professional Network. A graveside service was held at Nusach Hari Cemetery in Ferndale. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.

DR. ROBERT BRENT, 84, of Bloomfield Township, died July 14, 2021.

A retired captain of the Army, he served in Thailand. A urologist for 30 years, he was beloved by his patients and his staff.

He was a life member of B’nai B’rith, a member of Congregation Shaarey Zedek for 40 years and was a humble, brilliant, charitable and honest man. He loved life. He owned several horses that were in the Kentucky Derby.

Dr. Brent is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dassie Brent; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Edward Levin; sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Rebecca Brent, David and Miri Brent, Gregg and Amy Brent; brother and sister-in-law, Burton and Belinda Brent; grandchildren, Jonathan Levin, Aaron and Olivia Levin, Nicole Levin, Ariel and Aaron Kachler, Elise Brent, Ben Brent and fiancee Vivian Fierberg, Scott Brent, Emily Brent, Camryn Brent; great-grandchildren, Sadie Levin, Nathan Kachler; many other loving family members and friends.

Contributions may be made to Chabad of North Port, Florida, 21560 Angela Lane, Venice, FL. 34293; Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Road, Southfield, MI 48034; or the Audubon Society. A graveside service was held at Beth Yehudah section of Workmen’s Circle Cemetery. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.

ROBERT B. COHEN, 89, of Southfield, died July 20, 2021. He is survived by his beloved wife, Elaine Cohen; sons and daughter-in-law, Mark Cohen, James Cohen, Daniel and Nancy Cohen; grandchildren, David Cohen, Joshua Cohen, Aaron Cohen, Matthew Cohen and Allison Cohen; sister and brother-in-law, Rochelle and Robert Stutz; sister-in-law, Barbara Cohen; many other loving family members and friends.

Mr. Cohen was the brother of the late Harvey Cohen.

Interment took place at Machpelah Cemetery in Ferndale. Contributions may be made to the Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network or to the Seasons Hospice Foundation. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

CLAIRE (GREENSPAN)

FINN, of Southfield, died July 19, 2021. She is survived by her sons, daughter and daughters-in-law, Risa and Mark Finn, Anne Finn, and Jo and Brad Finn; grandchildren, Nicole Finn, Courtney and Brian Meisel, Joshua and Philip Dodge, Samantha and Christopher Holt, Samuel Finn, Sydney Finn and Isabelle Finn; great-grandchildren, Parker and Zoe Meisel.

Mrs. Finn was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra (Finn) Henderson; her sister, Sharon Schluessler; parents, Belle and Emanuel Greenspan.

Interment took place at Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions amy be made to the American Diabetes Association, 20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48076, diabetes. org; or Angela Hospice Home Care, 14100 Newburgh Road, Livonia, MI 48154, angelahospice.org Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

SHELLY (ROCHELLE LEE)

FORMAN, 75, of Westland, died July 18, 2021. She was a lifetime member of Jewish Women’s International Galilee Chapter.

She is survived by her daughter, DeAnna Lynne; son, Jayme Matthew; grandson, Jordan Gray, sister, Fay Margolis; brother and sister-in-law, Manny and Renee Raimi; many nieces and nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and a world of loving friends.

Mrs. Forman was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ida Raimi; the sister-in-law of the late Jerry Margolis.

Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

DAVID G. FOSTER

of Lyndhurst, Ohio, formerly of Michigan, died July 19, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Linda (nee Ginsburg); loving father of Rabbi Josh (Katie) Foster, Zach Foster and Marni Foster; devoted grandfather of Leora and Ezra; dear brother of Sara (Richard) Barkley, Miriam (Bob) Ricket and Debra Foster; cherished nephew of Michael and Marilyn Rubin.

Mr. Foster was the adored son of the late Arlene and the late Harold Foster.

Graveside services were held at the Zion Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Camp Ramah in Canada or a charity of one’s choice. The service may be viewed on YouTube — enter David G. Foster Funeral Service.

TERRY LOIS

FULLER, 83 of San Diego, Calif., died on June 21, 2021. She was the cherished mother of Michael Fuller and Ricki (Ralph) Pagano; proud grandmother of Zachary Fuller, Alexandra Fuller, David (Lindsay) Pagano, Liz (Lee) Smith; adoring great-grandmother of Easton and Harlow Pagano; loved by her sister-inlaw, Stephanie Keywell; and her children, Julie Keywell and Brad (Kim) Keywell. May her youthful energy and spirit live on in all of those she touched.

Mrs. Fuller was predeceased by her parents, Gretchen and Benjamin Keywell; brother, Frederick Keywell; and partner, Rowan Klein.

A private service was held at El Camino Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. DIANE GLAZER, 78, of Shelby, Township, died July 15, 2021. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Susan (Jeff Smith) Buskell and Geri (Enzo Cangemi) Schettler; grandchildren, Bill Ruggirello, Shelby Schettler, Frankie Cangemi, Isabella (Dylan Page) Cangemi; great-grandchildren, Vinnie and Willard; sister-inlaw, Fern Wallach. She is also survived by special family member, Shari (Craig) Morgan; former spouse, Marvin (Linda) Glazer; many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other family members and friends.

Mrs. Glazer was the daughter of the late Saul and the late Shirley Wallach; sister of the late Robert Wallach and the late Gerald Wallach.

Interment took place at Clover Hill Park Cemetery in Birmingham. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

RUTH

GOLDSTEIN, 102, formerly of New York before relocating to Michigan in 2005, died July 17, 2021.

She was born Oct. 17, 1918.

Mrs. Goldstein is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Carole Goldstein Oppenheim and Douglas Oppenheim; son and partner, Leonard Goldstein and Lois Lazarus; grandchildren, Greg Goldstein (fiancée, Monai Johnson) and Mark Goldstein; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Interment took place at New Montefiore Cemetery in Farmingdale, N.Y. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Local arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

NORMAN

HERBST, 79, of Novi, died July 18, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Herbst; sons and daughters-in-law, Bradley and Merrie Herbst, Jonathon and Maryanne Herbst, and Ryan and April Keen; grandchildren, Jack, Theo and Arden Herbst; sister and brother-in-law, Zona and Richard Ribiat; brother and sister-in-law, Alan and Elaine Herbst; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Donna Rosenberg, Eileen Hyman and Bruce Lawson; many loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; his caregivers, Brenda Fields and Ariel Z’Hane.

Mr. Herbst was the beloved husband of the late Linda Herbst.

Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Bloomfield Township Public Library, Linda’s Garden Fund, 1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills, Mi 48302, btpl.org; Beaumont Foundation, Lisa Amy Herbst Memorial Fund, 3711 W. 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073; Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network, 6555 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, jewishhospice.org; or Humane Society of Michigan, 30300 Telegraph Road, Suite 220, Bingham Farms, MI 48025, michiganhumane.org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

DR. JEROME H. KLEGMAN, 89, of Traverse City, formerly of the Detroit area, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2021, with his family by his side.

Jerry was born on March 26, 1932, in Detroit to William and Celia (Fine) Klegman. On June 13, 1954, Jerry married Shirley Joyce Reiter in Detroit.

Dr. Klegman was a radiologist. He enjoyed sailing, skiing, computers and golf. He was a member of the

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The Man in the Driver’s Seat

NICOLE FREHSEE MAZUR SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS

Marvin M. Tamaroff passed away on July 16, 2021, at age 95. He battled various medical conditions over the last couple years, but true to his tenacious nature, he fought valiantly until the end and left this world peacefully, in his bed, surrounded by his loving family.

In the hours following his passing, all the texts, emails and calls coming in to his family shared the same message: “He was an icon.” “A great man.” “A huge influence.” “They don’t make them like that anymore.”

“And all of those things are true,” said grandson Eric Frehsee.

Marvin was born to Anna and Louis Tamaroff in Detroit on Nov. 17, 1925. At 17 years old, he enlisted in the Army, where he endured harrowing experiences, including marching 300 miles without food and being taken as a Nazi prisoner of war.

Upon his return, Marvin graduated with a mechanical engineering degree from General Motors Institute; married his longtime sweetheart, Claire; had two children, Jeffrey and Karen; and began to pursue his dream: becoming a car dealer.

He started out as a used-car dealer in Detroit and, in 1967, secured a chunk of land on Telegraph Road. “He had no money at the time,” said son Jeffrey. “He convinced a banker to loan him the $25,000 he needed. His only collateral was his dream.” He eventually secured a Buick franchise, too, but only after all 26 existing Buick dealers turned down moving to that location. In 1969, he became the first dealer to open on Telegraph and 12 Mile Road.

Over the next decades he became the largest Buick dealer in Michigan and one of the most successful in the country. His company, now called Tamaroff Motors (which includes Jeffrey Automotive Group in Roseville), is still going strong today in the hands of the third generation. “It made my dad so proud and happy to know that the dealership is still in the family, with his grandsons running it today,” said Jeffrey.

A GENEROUS HEART

In addition to his career, Marvin was a dedicated philanthropist, generously supporting many charities and causes. A random glance into his mailbox once revealed letters from no fewer than 100 charities, thanking him for his support. He had a soft spot for just about every cause, especially those that supported Judaism and his longtime synagogue, Congregation Beth Ahm in West Bloomfield.

Marvin’s generosity extended well beyond the financial realm. He loved to share advice, stories and his life experiences with anyone who would listen. He was also a mentor to many people, helping several, including his son, to open their own dealerships.

Marvin Tamaroff

ALWAYS THE OPTIMIST

Marvin was an eternal optimist. His goal was to live to 100 — something he actually expected to do. In 2014, at 88 years old, he was diagnosed with kidney cancer. When he found out he’d need surgery to remove the affected kidney, he shrugged it off. “It’s not my time yet,” he said. “I still have 12 years left.”

He didn’t quite make it to 100, but he got pretty close. And he led a long, beautiful life filled with adventure, accomplishments and, above all, love.

“Yes, he was a pillar of the community — but more importantly, he was the pillar of our family,” said daughter Karen Frehsee.

“He was our patriarch, our leader, the one who always sat at the head of the table. He wasn’t a big talker, especially as he got older, but he was a strong, quiet presence — except when he let loose his deep, booming laugh, which he did often.”

It was always said that Marvin had nine lives because he survived so many near-misses, including beating COVID in 2020 and making it through countless hospitalizations in the last few years. In the end, it is unknown how many lives he was granted, but he lived them all well, and to the fullest.

Marvin will be remembered as many things: a dreamer, a soldier, a visionary, a collector of everything from vintage cars to watches to magazine subscriptions, a lover of fine food and travel … the list goes on. As a friend said, he was a true gentleman who always handled himself with integrity and kindness.

“He was, simply, a legend,” said Karen.

Marvin Tamaroff is survived by his wife of 68 years, Claire Tamaroff; children, Jeffrey and Sandi Tamaroff, and Karen and Howard Frehsee; grandchildren, Nicole and Joel Mazur, Jason and Gillian Tamaroff, Eric and Elyse Frehsee, Ryan Tamaroff, and Ashley Tamaroff; great-grandchildren, Elan and Jacob Tamaroff, Maya and Sadie Mazur and Hanna Frehsee; sister, Shirley Katzman; many nieces and nephews; and devoted caregiver, Elizabeth.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Anna Tamaroff; sister and brother-in-law, Helene and Jack Shulman; sister, Betty Schwartz; and sister-in-law and-brother-in-law, Dorothy and Harold Reisner.

Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy, (248) 592-2687; Hospice of Michigan, (888) 247-5701; Tamaroff Family Fund at Congregation Beth Ahm, (248) 851-6880; or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

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continued from page 55 Wabeek Country Club, Great Lakes Yacht Club, Phi Delta Epsilon, the American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America and the American Medical Association. He was also involved with the Boy Scouts and was a Cub Scout Master.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Shirley; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Steven and Jane (Gordon) Klegman; grandchildren, Rachel (Brandon) Bartkowiak and Sarah Klegman; great-grandchildren, Sullivan and Hudson Bartkowiak; daughter-in-law, Kimberly Klegman; son-in-law, Randall Gross.

Dr. Klegman was preceded in death by his son, Larry; daughter, Audrey; and brother, Norman.

A memorial service was held in Traverse City. Contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

RUTH LETZER,

87, of Boynton Beach, Fla., died July 20, 2021. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. David and Dianne Letzer, Dr. Jeffrey and Meredith Letzer; grandchildren, Hannah Letzer, Benjamin Letzer and Sasha Letzer; many other loving family members and friends.

Mrs. Letzer was the beloved wife of the late Norman Letzer; the sister of the late Martha Friedman.

Interment took place at Clover Hill Park Cemetery in Birmingham. Contributions may be made to Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit or to Temple Israel. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

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CAROL JOY LAPPIN

LUNSTED, 75, passed away on July 15, 2021. She was born on Sept. 7, 1945, in Battle Creek to Samuel E. Lappin and Helen Roden Lappin.

Carol graduated from Dondero High School in Royal Oak in 1963 and Michigan State University in 1967, with a degree in communication arts. She earned three master’s degrees from Michigan State University as well. Carol worked as a speech and language pathologist in nursing homes and schools throughout mid-Michigan, was a lifetime member of the American and Michigan Speech and Hearing Associations, and loved helping people during her career.

Carol enjoyed antiquing, gardening and living on the lake. She was a talented artist who could paint, sculpt and decorate with ease. Throughout her life, Carol was a devoted mother and later a grandmother to Jacob. She was genuine, kind, attentive, smart and witty. Carol was an active member of the Parkinson’s exercise classes at the MAC and fought Parkinson’s disease with determination and courage

Mrs. Lunsted is survived by her daughters, Erin Lunsted and Andrea (Tyler) Groskopf; grandson, Jacob Donald Groskopf; sister, Margie Mellen; brother, Alan (Gail) Lappin; many other extended family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Phillip Lunsted.

A memorial service was held at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes Lansing Chapel, Lansing, Mich. Contributions may be made to Making the Turn Against Parkinson’s, 1861 Rowley Road, Williamston, MI 48895. To leave a memory, photo or condolence for the family, please visit greastlansing.com.

SARAH NADEL, 97, of West Bloomfield, died July 18, 2021. She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Weiss, Marian Silverman; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Sharon Steiner; grandchildren, Evan (Joanna) Weiss, Emily (Will) Pipesh, Keith (Tristan) Silverman and Zachary (Rebecca) Silverman; great-grandchildren, Fiona, Jordan, Suzanna, Cameron, Elio and Liev; sister, Irene Light; many other loving family members and friends.

Mrs. Nadel was the beloved wife of the late Morris Nadel and the late Morris Steiner; the sister-in-law of the late Nate Light.

Interment took place at Beth El Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions may be made to Jewish Senior Life. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

GRAHAM A.

ORLEY, 96, of Bloomfield Hills, died July 21, 2021. He was the beloved husband for 71 years of Sally Orley; cherished father of Geoffrey (Paola) Orley, Randy (Diane) Orley and Pamela (Dr. Walter) Feuereisen; loving Gramps of Adam (Alison) Orley, Ethan (Laurel) Orley, Jordan (Charlene) Orley, Amanda Orley (fiancé Jeremy Goldman), Samuel Orley, Kerri Feuereisen, and James Feuereisen; proud great-grandfather of Ben Orley, Maya Orley, Naomi Orley, Levi Orley, Ruby Orley and Julian Orley; also survived by many

loving nieces, nephews, and his devoted caregivers, Joyce, Cheryl and Ricci.

Mr. Orley was the devoted son of the late Celia and the late George Orley; son-in-law of the late Lillian and the late Samuel Hechtman; brother of the late Joseph (the late Suzanne) Orley and Rhea (the late Robert) Brody; grandfather of the late George Orley.

The funeral was held at the Davidson/Hermelin Chapel at Clover Hill Park; interment followed at the cemetery. Contributions may be made to Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, George A. Orley Memorial Fund, 6735 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301, jewishdetroit. org/donate-online; Jewish Family Service, 6555 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, jfsdetroit.org; University of Michigan Depression Center, Attn: Depression Center Fund, Rachel Upjohn Bldg., 4250 Plymouth Road, SPC 5763, Ann Arbor, MI 481092700, depressioncenter.org; or Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network, 6555 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, jewishhospice.org. Arrangements by Iora Kaufman Chapel. (A more detailed obituary will appear next week.)

JACK POLSKY, 84, of West Bloomfield, died July 16, 2021. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Dana and Dr. Jeffrey Rochlen and Dr. Stefanie and Dr. Herbert Aronow; grandchildren, Abigail Rochlen, Matthew Rochlen, Hannah Aronow and Joshua Aronow; many other loving family members and friends.

Mr. Polsky was the beloved husband of the late Joyce Polsky.

Interment took place at Clover Hill Park Cemetery in Birmingham. Contributions may be made to Send a Kid to Camp Tamarack, the American Cancer Society, Jewish Hospice or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

EDWARD HERBERT POWERS, 79, died peacefully on July 14, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Jersey City, N.J., on June 21, 1942, to Samuel (Sam) and Ruth (Handman) Powers. Ed moved from Jersey City to Detroit when he was seven years old and later to Oak Park.

He graduated from Oak Park High School in 1957 and was in touch with his close-knit group of high school friends throughout his life. Ed received his B.A. in pre-legal studies from the University of Michigan in 1964 and his J.D. at the University of Michigan Law School in 1967.

He met the love of his life, Phyllis, while an undergraduate student. They married in May 1966. Out of law school, Ed joined the law practice of Morris and Michael Pelavin (Pelavin and Pelavin — later, Pelavin, Pelavin and Powers PC). Ed later opened a private practice.

Prior to retiring, he became a certified civil mediator and opened a successful mediation practice. He became a member of the American Bar Association and the Michigan State Bar in 1967 and was known throughout Genesee County and Michigan as a highly respected attorney.

Ed was an active leader in the Flint Jewish community, on boards and fundraising campaigns for the Flint Jewish Federation, the United Jewish Appeal and Congregation Beth Israel.

Mr. Powers is survived by Phyllis (Alpern) Powers, beloved son and daughter-inlaw, Alexander (Alec) Powers and Jennifer Guthart Powers; daughters, Jill Powers and Annette Powers; grandsons,

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continued from page 59 Maxwell (Max) and Samuel (Sam) Powers, and Noah Hamilton; cousin, Gerry (Hoffman) Baron; close friends and other family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Sam Powers.

Contributions in Ed’s memory may be made to Congregation Beth Israel of Flint, Chabad of Eastern Michigan, the Flint Jewish Federation or a charitable organization of one’s choice. A private graveside service was held. Tributes may be shared at sharpfuneralhomes.com.

MARC ALAN

SAMEROFF (“King Tut”), 48, left us unexpectedly on Jan. 18, 2021, due to heart complications.

He was born on Sept. 4, 1972, in Detroit. He moved with his family to Las Vegas, Nev., in 1988. After graduating from Valley High School, Class of 1990, he worked for many years as a statistical analyst in sports gaming. However, his mastery of information technology led to his ultimate career managing the Law Offices of Michael Bohn.

Marc was known for his fun-loving quick wit, loyal friendship, his die-hard love of all sports; and he was a go-to source of information on just about any subject. He will be fondly remembered and sorely missed.

Mr. Sameroff is survived by his parents, Philip and Wendy Sameroff of Las Vegas; sister, Stephanie Elias of Waterford; nephew, Daniel Elias of Royal Oak; uncles, Arnold Sameroff (Susan McDonough) and Harry Newman Jr. of Florida; numerous cousins and dear friends.

A celebration of life for “Tut” will be held Aug. 7, 2021, from 1-4 p.m. at the Kopper Keg, 2375 E. Torino, Las Vegas, NV 89123.

PEARL

SHERMAN, 97, of Aventura, Fla., formerly of Michigan, died July 15, 2021. She is survived by her son and daughterin-law, Dr. Errol and Bonny Sherman; daughters and sonsin-law, Andrea and Alfredo Frohlich, Judy and Kenneth Post; grandchildren, Jacquelyn Frohlich, Michelle and Michael Klinger, Bradley Sherman, Brittany Sherman, Brooklyn Sherman, Alexis and Bill Klemm, Jonathan and Jamie Wachlarz, Alison and Joshua Markzon, Shelby and Jerome Dixon; great-grandchildren, Samuel, Gabriel, Daniel, Daniella, Max, Gabriel, Bella, Ruby, Robert, Levi, Oliver.

Mrs. Sherman was the beloved wife for 49 years of the late Albert Sherman; dear daughter of the late Anna and the late Jacob Rakotz; dear sister of the late Nate, the late Helen.

Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Services were held at Davidson/ Hermelin Chapel at Clover Hill Park. Interment was held at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.