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ROBERT

BECKER, 86, of Bloomfield Hills, died Aug. 14, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Harriet Becker; sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Elaine Becker, and Steven and Akemi Becker.

Mr. Becker was the devoted son of the late Jacob and the late Sarra Becker; the loving brother of the late Isabelle and the late Erwin Ziegelman.

Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, stjude.org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

SHARON BLATT, 84, of Bloomfield Hills, died Aug. 14, 2020. She is survived by her sons, Neal Blatt and Jonathan Blatt; daughter and son-in-law, Susie and Adam Rosenberg; grandchildren, Reese, Sydney and Eden Rosenberg; brother and sister-in-law, Jerome and Katie Rosenthal.

Mrs. Blatt was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Ronald W. Blatt.

Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills, MI 48334. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

NANCY A.

BRAUN, 75, of Farmington Hills, died Aug. 19, 2020. A member of Temple Israel and its sisterhood, Nancy was also president of her B’nai B’rith chapter,

Mrs. Braun is survived by her children, Robin Braun, Lauren and Barb Braun, Rachel and Raed Jawad; grandchildren, Anisa, Andy, Aya; other family members and many dear friends.

She was the beloved wife for 54 years of the late Bill Braun.

Contributions may be made to B’nai B’rith Foundation, P.O. Box 250696, West Bloomfield, MI 48325-0696; Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323; or American Cancer Society, 20450 Civic Center Drive, Southfield, MI 48076. A graveside service was held at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.

ROSE

FINEMAN, 94, of West Bloomfield, died Aug. 7, 2020. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Judith and Ron Ossipove; son and daughter-in-law, Sheldon and Nancy Fineman; grandchildren, Adam (Brittany) Ossipove, Amanda (Daniel) Levine, Ashley Fineman, Kelly (Nick Ross) Fineman; great-grandchildren, Talia, Lainie, Jacques, Colette and Mason; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Rose was the beloved wife of the late Albert Fineman; the sister of the late Alice Moss, the late Paul Weinger and the late Ben Weinger.

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

TED M. GANS,

85, of Waterford, died Aug. 13, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dottie; his dearest sister, Gail Horwitz; his dear sisterin-law, Susan Gans; nieces and nephews, Lisa Gans Goldberg, David (Janet) Gans, Barbara (Eli Greenbaum) Bloom, Julie (Ian) Allen; great-nieces and great-nephews, Perry, Ian, Jolie, Jamie, Chad (Randell) and Amy.

Mr. Gans was the dear brother of the late Dr. Robert Gans; brother-in-law of the late Marvin Horwitz; beloved son of the late Ellis and the late Olga Gans.

A private graveside service was held at the Beth El cemetery Aug. 14, 2020.

KENNETH W.

GITLIN, 80, of Orchard Lake, died Aug. 16, 2020. He was a devoted husband, a caring father and grandfather, and a talented orthopedic surgeon — highly respected for his intelligence and insight, honesty and courage, humor and generosity.

An intrepid runner, skier, boater, art collector, gardener and traveler, Ken and his wife, Roslyne “Roz,” visited more than 80 countries and seven continents around the world, most recently celebrating his 80th birthday in January of 2020 on a safari trip to South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe.

At Boyne Highlands this past winter, he enjoyed a few runs on the slopes with Roz and his grandkids. He found the greatest joy in family, and everything he achieved in his successful life was to ensure their health and happiness.

A past president of the Oakland County Medical Society, Ken spent more than 30 years in private practice as an orthopedic surgeon. Notably, he was an early practitioner of arthroscopic surgery and was highly regarded by his peers and his patients for his dedication to excellence as a physician.

Ken and Roz supported many cultural institutions in Detroit, and their favorite evenings included events at the Detroit Institute of Arts and performances by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. If you had been to the Jewish Community Center on Drake before the shutdown, you were likely to have seen him on the elliptical machines or sipping coffee in the men’s executive locker room. You’d never know that back in the 80s he gave up a kidney to cancer; he ran a marathon not soon after. He was a runner, always active, always looking for something to do, to fix, to make better.

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make you laugh. He will be loved and missed by everyone who knew him.

Mr. Gitlin was the beloved husband of Roslyne Gitlin; loving father of Julie (Michael) Flashner, Jason (Jen Furman) Gitlin, Joshua (Melissa Liverman) Gitlin, Tarin (Robert Wine) Gitlin; adoring grandfather of Evan Flashner, Leah Wine, Ben Wine, Noah Gitlin, Julian Gitlin; devoted brother-in-law of Ellen Gitlin, Sharon Banks, Larry (Amy) Corey. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Kenneth was the dear son of the late Julius Gitlin and Gloria Baer; the brother of the late Bernard Gitlin.

Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the DIA, DSO or the Holocaust Memorial Center. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

NICOLE

GITTLEMAN, 44, of Oak Park, died Aug. 17, 2020. She was known for her heart of gold and generosity. She always reached out to others in need and was a lifelong activist and advocate for individuals with special needs. She will be missed beyond words.

Nicole is survived by her parents, Leonard and Caren Gittleman, Ellen Gittleman and Daniel Kohlenberg; sister and brother-in-law, Marla and Jon Weingarten of Southfield; nieces, Harper Weingarten, Skylee Weingarten. She loved being a cousin and is also survived by other loving family members, friends and her close friends at the Community Network Services “The Clubhouse.”

Nicole was the loving granddaughter of the late Adell and the late Edwin Gittleman, the late Millie and the late Sandy Bell.

Contributions may be made to Spina Bifida Association, 4590 MacArthur Blvd. NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20007; or Community Network Services, cnshealthcare.org. A graveside service was held at Adat Shalom Memorial Park in Livonia. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.

DR. DANIEL ARTHUR

GREENBERG, 88, of Farmington Hills, died Aug. 15, 2020.

Known to friends and family as Dan or Danny, he led a full and active life, characterized by intellectual curiosity and humor.

A lifelong Michigan resident and Navy veteran, Dan received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and his master’s degree and doctorate from Wayne State University. He taught film and broadcasting at Oakland Community College for more than three decades, from the opening of the Orchard Ridge campus in 1967 until his retirement.

He was also an avid movie buff, serving many years as film critic for the Observer and Eccentric newspapers. He was also an active member of Adat Shalom Synagogue as well as a dedicated volunteer for both the University of Michigan Alumni Association and the Holocaust Memorial Center.

In his retirement, Dan took a keen interest in genealogy delighting in research, connecting with distant relations and editing a book based on an uncle’s handwritten work, titled The Forgotten Son, an Autobiography of Hyman Adelstein. He also became the founder and sole proprietor of the Teeny Tiny Card Company, producing original and humorous designs to amuse family and friends.

Dr. Greenberg is survived by his loving children, Julie Greenberg and Ronald Chaney, Jonathan and Elana Greenberg, Elizabeth Greenberg and Eric Hall; adoring grandchildren, Benjamin Chaney, Isabel Chaney, Noah Greenberg, Zachary Greenberg, Lily Greenberg, Ethan Hall, Rebecca Hall; beloved companion, Esther Liwazer.

He was the beloved husband of more than 48 years of the late Roslynne Fay Greenberg (née Mayer); loving father of the late Kenneth Michael Greenberg.

Contributions may be made to Holocaust Memorial Center, 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334; University of Michigan Wallenberg Medal and Lecture Fund (728903), Rackham Development and Alumni Relations, 915 E. Washington St., Suite 1530, Ann Arbor, MI 48109; Camp Michigania Mott Family Program (924539), University of Michigan Alumni Association, Attn: Development, 200 Fletcher St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109. A graveside service was held at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. JANICE KLEIN, 77, of Flint, died July 30, 2020.

Ms. Klein is survived by her sister-in-law, Linda WalshKlein; nephews and niece, Jason A. Klein, Jacquelyn R. and Scott Wyatt, and Jeffrey B. Klein.

She was the devoted daughter of the late George and the late Helen Klein; the loving sister of the late Barry Klein. The family would like to offer their gratitude to all the wonderful caregivers at JJFSC, adult foster care home.

Interment was at Beth El Memorial Park. Contributions may be directed to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

STEVEN JAY

KOSS, 74, of Oak Park, died Aug. 16, 2020. He was born in Detroit in the summer of 1946 to Sylvia and Bernie Koss.

Steve, with his little sister Lysie tagging close behind, embodied the spirit of his parents to work hard, play hard. While attending Schulze School, he became a school safety guard, held a coveted yardstick position on the Annual Paper Drive and honed his napkin holder and lamp-building skills in shop class.

He played Little League Baseball, studied clarinet and had an enviable collection of toy pistols and yo-yos. Steve set his sights on a Philco TV with a cool remote-control pump and supplemented his allowance with a Detroit News paper route and by working Saturdays with his dad and grandpa at the family-owned

Koss Market on Hastings Street.

Nearing bar mitzvah year, Steve sharpened his dancing abilities at Joe Cornell’s, where he was Mrs. Cornell’s favorite partner for box-step and jitterbug.

He was a proud Mumford Mustang (Class of ’64) and a member of the Esquires, a club that met at the JCC on Meyers. He liked playing in pick-up games of basketball and late-night hockey with friends and took up photography, assembling a darkroom in the basement cellar.

He graduated from Michigan State University, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity, and he became a lifelong Spartan fan.

Steve made a career in the carpet and flooring business, working at BeckwithEvans, Reimer Floors and as co-owner of Creative Floor. Where others may admire design or furnishings, he never went anywhere without appraising the quality of an installation job, the finish and match of the seam, the spring in the pad, the loop or the dreaded ripple.

In 1984, Steve married his true love, Mary, and together they raised a family. A happy foursome with their children, Cathy and Josh, they laughed and played. They shared a beautifully satisfying life with their extended families, adding in their children’s partners, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, neighbors and friends.

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found sporting shorts, shades and a pair of his favorite kicks. He was either golfing with his buddies, schmoozing with the Wednesday breakfast guys, volunteering at Yad Ezra or gallivanting through stores with Lysie still close behind. But Steve always saved the best for last; strolling with his girl, Mary, as they wrapped up each day, watching the sunset.

Mr. Koss’ family includes his beloved wife of 35 years, Mary Munoz Koss; cherished children, Josh (Holly) Koss and Cathy (Vincent) Nicoletti; adored grandchildren, Avery and Ryleigh Koss, Joe Nicoletti, Cara Nicoletti and Jacob (Sarah) Nicoletti; prized great-grandchildren, Zoey Guilstorf and Theo Nicoletti. He was the loving brother of Elyse (Richard) Jacobs; dear brother-in-law of Becky (Gary) Ferguson, Lisa (Jim) Watts, Alan and the late Barbara Nim, and the late Linda (the late Wayne) Harris; devoted son of the late Bernard and the late Dr. Sylvia Koss; dear son-in-law of the late Joe and the late Virginia Noffsinger. He was also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and a world of friends.

Contributions may be made to Yad Ezra, 2850 W. 11 Mile Road, Berkley, MI 48072, yadezra.org; Congregation Shaarey Zedek, Sonia and I. Murray Jacobs Birthright Scholarship Fund, 27375 Bell Road, Southfield, MI 48034, shaareyzedek. org; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

PAUL BRUCE

ORDIN, 66, of Gun Barrel City, Texas, formerly of Detroit, passed away on Aug. 4, 2020, from complications of COVID-19.

He was proud to be a pharmacist and had a rapport and easy way with the people he served.

He was proud of his children, Elizabeth (Travis) Young and Jeremy (Megan) Ordin; and his grandchildren, Liam, Abby, Sarah and Estelle.

Mr. Ordin was the beloved husband of Gwen; brother of Rita (Bob) England and the late David (Laurie) Ordin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Florine, Marlene and Harold Ordin.

Contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

DONALD

RITTEN, 87, of West Bloomfield, died Aug. 20, 2020. Don will be missed by all. He will be remembered for his generosity and love of his family.

Mr. Ritten is survived by his wife, Elayne Salomon Ritten; children, Edee (Ritten) and Dr. Larry Sands, Julie (Ritten) and Irwin Futernick, Dr. Gary and Lauren Ritten; grandchildren, Michael Ritten, Jenna (Ritten) and Roland Frohman, Mitchell Ritten, Talyah Sands, Margot Sands, Michaela Sands and Sam Dykstra, Peter Nagle and fiancée, Emily Sherbin, Sarah Futernick and Matthew Pevan, Max Futernick; great-grandchildren, Nevaeh

and Carter Ritten; many loving nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Interment was held at Beth El Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions may be made Wayne State University School of Medicine, American Cancer Society or Jewish War Veterans. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

SHELDON ROSE,

93, of Bloomfield Hills, died Aug. 15, 2020. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Dan Dubin; sons and daughter-in-law, Jonathan Rose, and Warren and Carol Ann Rose; grandchildren, Aaron Dubin, Andrea Dubin, Robin Dubin and Frances Rose; brother, Leslie Rose; sister-in-law, Audrey Rose.

Mr. Rose was the beloved husband of the late Joan Rose; the cherished brother of the late Irving Rose and the late Jack Rose; the devoted son of the late Edward and the late Lillian Rose.

Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to William Beaumont Hospital, Attn: Rose Cancer Center, 3601 W. 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073, beaumont.org/giving. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. SHIRLEY SILBER, 84, of White Lake Township, died Aug. 20, 2020. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Darrell R. and Elyse Silber of White Lake Township, Bradley and Michelle Silber of Commerce Township, Steven Silber of White Lake Township; daughter and son-in-law, Lezlie and Robert Mostyn of Wixom; brother and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Beverly Viedrah, Enid Viedrah; grandchildren, Lindsay and Brandon Achtman, Jessica Silber and fiancé, Christopher Harb, Jaimee Silber, Alexis Silber, Brandon Mostyn, Ethan Mostyn, Shayla Mostyn; great-grandchildren, Ellianna Achtman, Flynn Achtman; many loving nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Silber was the beloved wife of the late Joel Silber; dear sister of the late Milton Viedrah.

Contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 25200 Telegraph Road, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48033; or American Cancer Association, 20450 Civic Center Drive, Southfield, MI 48076. A graveside service was held at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.

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ERIC

SILVERMAN, 55, of Bloomfield Hills, died Aug. 15, 2020. He is survived by his mother, Shayna Silverman; brother, Jeffrey Silverman; brother-in-law, Edmund Sachse; nieces and nephew, Mikel Silverman, Jake Sachse and Erin Sachse.

Mr. Silverman was the devoted son of the late Morris “Morry” Silverman; the loving brother of the late Julie Sachse.

Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to I Heart Dogs Rescue, 22415 Groesbeck Hwy., Warren, MI 48089, iheartdogs.org; or Humane Society of Michigan, 30300 Telegraph Road, Suite 220, Bingham Farms, MI 48025, michiganhumane.org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

PHILLIP FAIVEL

VAINIK, 84, of West Bloomfield, died Aug. 15, 2020. He is survived by his son and daughter-inlaw, Lance and Susan Vainik of Franklin; daughter, Melissa Vainik of West Bloomfield; sister, Rivka Wanda of South Africa; grandchildren, Trevor, Hunter, Grace; many loving nieces and nephews.

Mr. Vainik was the beloved husband of the late Sallee Vainik; dear brother of the late Chaim Vainik, the late Julius Vainik.

Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. A graveside service was held at Clover Hill Park Cemetery in Birmingham. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.

ANNA WEINER, 99, of West Bloomfield, died Aug. 14, 2020.

She is survived by her daughters, Lenore Jasman of Sterling Heights, Frances Weiner of Ferndale; sister, Sophia Rivkin; grandchildren, James Jasman Jr., Josephine and Greg Anderson, Rebecca Orzaewski, Deanne Veerkamp; great-grandchildren, Kyle Anderson, Rachel Azeritt, Thomas Orzewski III; loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Weiner was the loving grandmother of the late Alexander Jasman; dear sister and sister-in-law of the late Harry Shapiro, the late Joseph Rivkin; dear mother-in-law of the late James Jasman.

Contributions may be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 29777 Telegraph Road, Suite. 1651, Southfield, MI 48034; American Heart Association, Memorial & Tribute Lockbox, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674; or to a Jewish charity of one’s choice. A graveside service was held at Adat Shalom Memorial Park in Livonia. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.