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Judge Alice Lee Gilbert, 88, elected as a circuit of Bloomfield Hills, died court judge in the Dec. 9, 2020. history of the state

“Trailblazer” is the most fitting of Michigan and moniker attributable to Judge the first in Oakland Alice Lee Gilbert. Her trailblazing cut across many paths, and the Alice Gilbert County. Over the course paths she blazed are more aglow of her career, she presided over now than ever. Back when the 110,000 cases. As impressive a glass ceiling was made of marble, resume as that is, it hardly reveals she smashed all gender barriers. the woman. She was a voracious

Growing up in the Chicago traveler, including climbing the area, she resolved that she would Andes Mountains and going on attend the best college possible expeditions to Norway, Sweden, and moved across the country. Denmark, England, France, Italy, Majoring in political science and Egypt, Israel, Russia, China and economics, she attended Wellesley Africa. College, leaving in her last year She remarked to a newspaper, for Northwestern Pritzker School “I started with a philosophy that of Law. Judge Gilbert was a life- I have one goal — living my life. long learner, and her post-grad- That’s family and career. I never uate studies included work at divided it,” the Harvard Graduate School Judge Gilbert was the of Public Administration (now beloved wife of the late Murray Harvard Kennedy School), Wayne P. Greenblatt and the late Dr. State University Law School Herbert J. Bloom; cherished (Go Warriors [then Tartars]!), mother of Gwen Gilbert, Greg University of Detroit Law School, (Carolynn) Gilbert and Dean University of Michigan (Go (Christina) Greenblatt; loving Blue!) and several courses at the grandmother of Ariel Zekelman, National Judicial College at the Leah Zekelman, Jonah Zekelman, University of Nevada, Reno. Andrew Gilbert, Jennifer

Her trailblazing continued in (Michael) McManus, Julia Gilbert, law school, where she was just one Katherine Greenblatt, David of two women. She was a bright Greenblatt and Allison Greenblatt; and determined lawyer who sister of the late Henry Gilbert; resolved to make her mark and go daughter of the late Rebecca her own way. Bucking all custom, and the late Alfred Gilbert. She when she married she maintained is fondly remembered by many her surname and in 1957 sued friends and colleagues. to practice law under her given Interment was at Machpelah surname rather than her married Cemetery. Contributions may name. be made to Jewish Hospice

Out of the courtroom, she & Chaplaincy Network, 6555 was a founding member of the W. Maple, West Bloomfield, Michigan chapter of the National MI 48322, jewishhospice. Organization for Women, the first org; or Holocaust Memorial female member of the Oakland Center, 28123 Orchard Lake County Bar Association and a Road, Farmington Hills, MI founder of the Oakland County 48334, holocaustcenter.org. Women’s Bar Association. Judge Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Gilbert became the third woman Chapel.

PRISCILLA “PRISSY”

BACHAIOV, 84, of Farmington Hills, died Dec. c. 1956 11, 2020. She was a very talented person: a singer, actress, comedian and artist.

Priscilla was a warm, loving, welcoming and fun individual; she cooked fabulously and loved to feed her family and friends great Jewish and Bukharian dishes. She was also a talented singer and actress, who loved to laugh and entertain her family and friends. In addition, she taught bar and bat mitzvah classes at Temple Kol Ami and Hebrew at Congregation Beth Ahm and Congregation Beth Achim.

Mrs. Bachaiov is survived by her children, Claire and Jeff Past Epstein of West Bloomfield, Mark Bachaiov of West Bloomfield, Abby and Randy McBride of Van Nuys, Calif., Sherri and Dr. Jerry Nosanchuk of West Bloomfield; brother and sisters-in-law, Haskell and Barbara Adler of Southfield, Sandy Adler; brother-in-law, Shlomo Duben; grandchildren, Aaron and Kristina Ratajczak Epstein, Chad Epstein, Carli Epstein, Jacob Taft, Ruthy McBride, Charley McBride, Max Nosanchuk; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Epstein, Alana Epstein; many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and many others who called her “Bubbie” out of love.

Mrs. Bachaiov was the devoted daughter of the late Cantor Hyman Adler and the late Ruth Adler; dear mother-in-law of the late Alan Epstein; loving sister and sister-in-law of the late Shana Duben, the late Usher Adler.

Contributions may be made to Hebrew Benevolent Society, a charity of one’s choice, or Chabad of Commerce. A graveside service was held at B’nai Israel Memorial Gardens in Novi. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.

STEVEN BENJAMIN BAKER, 52, of Bedford, Texas, died Dec. 13, 2020.

He was known as the “Cookie Man” for his baking gourmet cookies and his distribution of them to friends and teachers at Marsha and Robert’s school.

Mr. Baker is survived by his wife of 25 years, Marsha Baker; son, Robert Ross; brothers and sisters-in-law, Brian and Barbara Baker, Michael and Rachel Baker; mother-in-law, Elaine Beresh.

He was the loving son of the late David and the late Ruth Baker; dear son-in-law of the late Larry Beresh.

Contributions may be made to The Shul, 6890 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322; or Jewish Senior Life, 6710 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322. A graveside service was held at Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.

SALLY ANN (ROSENBLOOM)

BELSON, of Delray Beach, Fla., formerly of Southfield/ Bloomfield Hills, passed away peacefully on Dec. 9, 2020, with her loving family and friends by her side.

Sally grew up in Southfield, attended Southfield High School, Eastern Michigan University, University of Michigan and Wayne State. earning bachelor of arts and master’s in social work.

She met and married the

love of her life, Steven Belson of Birmingham. They first lived in Boston, Mass., then moved to South Florida in 1985.

Sally worked as a social worker for the Detroit Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office in Detroit, served as the founding executive director and social worker for the women’s shelter Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) in Delray Beach, was an interviewer for the Steven Spielberg Shoah Visual History Foundation in Miami, Fla,, and worked as a congressional assistant to U.S. Congressman Robert Wexler from Boca Raton.

She was a passionate animal lover, had many adoring friends and was a fabulous and loving wife, mother, daughter and sister. She will be forever missed but never forgotten and will live in the family’s hearts and minds for eternity.

Mrs. Belson was the loving wife for 36 years of Steven A. Belson; adored mother of Jaclyn Elise Belson, Carly Michelle Belson and Joey “Joe Joe” Belson; beloved sister of Lee Rosenbloom and Nanci Rosenbloom Kahn; cherished daughter of the late Gerald and Joan Constance Rosenbloom; the lifelong friend of Janie (Hamburger) Starkman of Commerce Township and Lori (Goldstick) Gottlieb of Newport Coast, Calif; and many others.

Memorial contributions may be made in Sally’s memory to Tri-County Animal Rescue, 21287 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton, FL 33433; Detroit Dog Rescue, P.O. Box 806119, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080; or Florida Breast Cancer Foundation, 11900 Biscayne Blvd., N. Miami, FL 33181. Arrangements handled through Kronish Funeral Services, Boca Raton, Fla.

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THEODORE

“TED” BROD, 82, of Oak Park, died Dec. 14, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Annette Brod; daughter and son-in-law, Dana and Ron Swain; son and daughterin-law, Todd and Rhonda Brod; stepchildren, Michelle and Kevin Raisch, Brian Soloway, Pamela Soloway Strohs, Olive and Isabelle Soloway; grandchildren, Alexander Swain, Vanessa Swain, Isabelle Swain, Jacqueline and Ian Dunlap, Ryan and Brittany Brod, Gabrielle Brod and Brian Lindeman, Jessica Raisch, Zachary Raisch and his fiancee, Casey, and Michael Raisch; great-granddaughter, Aria Lindeman.

Mr. Brod was the cherished father of the late Matthew Brod; the loving brother of the late Miles Brod; the devoted son of the late Lillian and the late Ralph Brod.

Interment was at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association-Greater Michigan Chapter, 25200 Telegraph Road, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48033, alz.org/ gmc. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

MARILYN

GVAZDA, 78, of Commerce Township, died Dec. 13, 2020. She is survived by her beloved husband, Judge Melvyn Gvazda; daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Melanie and Glen Schwartz; grandchildren, Avery and Ari Schwartz; many other loving family members and friends.

Mrs. Gvazda was the devoted sister of the late Dr. Robert (the late Mary Jo) Wolfe.

Interment took place at Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

MARCIA WILK

HARRIS, 100, of West Bloomfield, died Dec.12, 2020. She was a progressive, independent, modern woman, who appreciated that she was born the year that women won the right to vote. She considered man’s greatest achievement of her 100 years was putting a man on the moon.

Marcia cherished her 33 years with her husband, Bill, with whom she ran the UAW Elections for the Michigan auto industry. Her greatest sadness was that “Bill died too soon.” Her greatest joy were her two granddaughters, whom she called her “special dividends.”

A lifelong goal was to live to be 100 years old and she exceeded that.

Mrs. Harris was a lifelong member of Temple Beth El, active in the sisterhood, on the scholarship committee and was a member of the Current Topic discussion group.

She was also a very active member of the National Council of Jewish Women. She was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Michigan and a member of

the AEPhi sorority.

She loved to travel with Ruth Felmus; they became world travelers and had visited 67 countries.

She is survived by her daughters, Ilene Harris, Nancy Harris/Roger Shepherd, Pat Harris-Linton, Elaine Pollack; her grandchildren, Megan and Jonathan HLZacks, Whitney HarrisLinton; her great-granddaughter, Gavriella HLZacks. She is also survived by Dennis and Peggy Frank.

Mrs. Harris was the daughter of the late Bess and the late Benjamin Wilk.

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

WILLIAM

KELLER, 90, of Farmington Hills, died Dec.13, 2020. He is survived by his children, Howard and Rebecca Thomason Keller, Gayle and Joshua Jackson Keller; grandchild, Serena Keller; sister, Sophie Berkowitz.

Mr. Keller is the husband of the late Beverly Keller.

Contributions may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Research. A graveside service was held at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.

DR. DANIEL

KESSLER, 69, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died Dec. 4, 2020.

Known as exceptionally bright, inquisitive and learned, Dan was an outgoing and caring husband, son, brother, uncle, friend and physician.

Born in Staten Island, N.Y., Dan grew up in the Detroit area, attending Cranbrook School. He received both a bachelor’s and medical degree from the University of Michigan, followed by a residency in urology at the University of Washington. He practiced in Cincinnati for many years, where he was as well known for his talent as a surgeon as he was for his bedside manner.

Dan was the son of the late Dr. Charles Kessler. He is survived by his beloved wife, Cathy Cordes; his mother, Josephine Kessler; his sisters, Amy Kessler (James Slowik) and Dr. Susan Kessler (Bruce Shaw); nephew and nieces, Jonathan, Emily and Sarah Shaw, Carolyn (Michael) Kiniyalocts and Lauren (Jordan) Tate.

A graveside service was held in Cincinnati. Contributions in honor of Dan’s life may be made to the University of Michigan Medical School Dean’s Scholarship Fund348010, University of Michigan Office of University Development, 3003 S. State St., Suite 9000, Ann Arbor, MI 48109; <leadersandbest.umich. edu/find/#!/give/basket/ fund/348010>; the American Heart Association-Cincinnati, 5211 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227; or Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farms, 1841 Paynes Depot Road, Georgetown, KY 40324. continued on page 44

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GAIL ROSE

SOSKIN, 88, of Sacramento, Calif., formerly of Southfield, died Dec. 7, 2020.

She is survived by her daughter, Diane Ash; son and daughter-in-law, Neil Soskin and Gayle Brickman; grandchildren, Justin Ash and Michelle Zimmerman, Marissa Ash and Michael Reilly, Aaron Soskin and Kayla Soskin; great-grandson, Ethan Joshua AshZimmerman. She is fondly remembered by Norman Ash and Karen Soskin.

Mrs. Soskin was the beloved wife for 57 years of the late Alan Soskin; the devoted daughter of the late Nellie and the late Otto Hyman.

Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the National MS Society, nationalmssociety.org; Hadassah, 40 Wall St/, New York, MY 10005, hadassah. org; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

JULIE SOSNICK, 62, of Beverly Hills, died Dec. 11, 2020. She is survived by her son, Jason Cyrulnik; sister and brotherin-law, Karen and Jeffrey Schoenberg; brother, Michael Zack. She is also survived by her dear friend, Terry McKnight.

Ms. Sosnick was the devoted daughter of the late Robert Sosnick and the late Marilyn Zack.

Interment was at Nusach Harie Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Temple Israel, Robert Sosnick Family Life Center, 5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323, temple-israel. org/tributes; or Restore Foundation, 1760 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, therestorefoundation. org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

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