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over 12 cities from New York to Phoenix and Seattle to Boca Raton, Fla.
She loved the theater and owned and operated theatrical coffee houses in New York and Chicago in the 70s and 80s. Wherever she lived and worked, she cultivated close, warm friendships. In later years, she became interested in helping immigrants settle in the United States and was an administrator for Refugee Resettlement Services In Seattle, then later in Norfolk. Over the years, her passport showed her independent travel to Japan, New Zealand, Turkey, Australia, Hungary, Germany, Israel, Kenya, Jordan, Hong Kong, Russia, Vietnam, China, Latvia, and Alaska.
She enjoyed a life of adventure and challenge. Sherri was the daughter of Lillian and Martin Fox, of blessed memory.
She is survived by her brothers, Jack Fox of Virginia Beach, Harold Fox of Baltimore, and deceased brother, Edwin Fox; niece, Linda Fox-Jarvis; and nephews, Fred Fox, Jeffrey Fox, Lee Fox, Steve Fox; and cousins in Baltimore and Charleston. Sherri had a full life and now God has a new independent angel.
A graveside service was held at Arlington Cemetery of Chizok Amuni, Baltimore, Md.
JOSHUA DAVID HARRIS
VIRGINIA BEACH—Joshua David Harris, 30, of Virginia Beach, died May 26, 2022.
Joshua was born in Norfolk May 13, 1992.
Survivors include his mother, Dina Harris; brothers; Zack Rehpelz, Charles Rehpelz IV, his sister, Alison Rehpelz; their spouses and children; Josh’s NY/NJ family, the Shapiros and Fleishmans, and his Israeli family, the Karitis, as well as lifelong best friend, Spencer Hayden.
He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Leonard and Geraldine Ruth Harris.
A graveside service was held at B’nai Israel Cemetery in Norfolk. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.hdoliver.com.
MARILYN CHELDER HECHTKOPF
VIRGINIA BEACH—Marilyn Chelder Hechtkopf, 75, died Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach.
Marilyn was born on February 1, 1947, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to Irving and Sylvia Chelder. Her family moved around many times. She lived in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Richmond, Va. until she married the love of her life, Paul Hechtkopf, on June 23, 1974, and moved to Norfolk.
In 1969, Marilyn graduated from the University of Richmond with a degree in English language. She furthered her education by receiving her Master’s Degree in education from Regent University in 2002. She started her teaching career in Richmond at Varina High School and taught there until she moved to Norfolk. Marilyn took a short hiatus from teaching as she started working for the Hechtkopf family business. In 1986, Marilyn went back to teaching in Suffolk, Va. Her dreams and aspirations were to work with Virginia Beach City Public Schools. In 1989, Marilyn got a teaching job at Plaza Middle School in Virginia Beach where she proudly taught for 23 years. She was loved and adored by her students. She had a special place in her heart for educating her students about the Holocaust. After she retired, she became an active volunteer with the Holocaust Commission of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater. She was so proud going into churches, colleges, and high schools talking about the Holocaust and what survivors went through.
Marilyn was predeceased by her father, mother, and in-laws, Jack and Hattie Hechtkopf. She is survived by her husband, Paul; her children, Jason (Erica), Allison (Edward), and Jenny; grandchildren; Josh and Sydney Whiteman, and Hunter and Asher Hechtkopf, brother; Aryeh Ben-Yehudah (Sheila); brotherin-law Michael (Judy); nephews, Ahmi, Gilad, and Ron Ben-Yehudah and Matt, Dan, and Jon Hechtkopf. Marilyn is also survived by several cousins, great-nieces and nephews, and wonderful friends. She will be missed by all who loved her.
Marilyn lived her life loving her Shetland Sheepdogs, especially Maddie who she lost last summer. She also adored her grand-dogs, Bailey Hechtkopf and Izzy Whiteman. She supported her children unconditionally. Marilyn’s grandchildren were the apples of her eyes. She loved nothing more than being their Bubbe. During her days of teaching, she loved “snow days” and would never let her students mention the word SNOW for fear they would jinx her storm from coming! This began what would become a collection of snowmen that her students so proudly gave her. As an avid sports fan, Marilyn loved following the Braves and Patriots. Marilyn was a lifelong member of Temple Israel in Norfolk.
Throughout her battle with cancer, her family is thankful for the care provided through Virginia Oncology Associates under the leadership of Dr. Alberico, and the staff at Beth Sholom Village. Their dedication and support for her and her family was a gift. Donations in her honor can be made to the American Cancer Society at http://main.acsevents.org/goto/ bubbe.
A funeral service was held at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, followed by interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The service was live-streamed to the H.D. Oliver Facebook page.
BARRY KANTOR
NORFOLK—Barry Kantor passed away on June 19, 2022.
He is predeceased by his parents, Irving and Jean Kantor, Taft and Dora Mirman, daughter Debbie Kantor Brooks, grandson Zachary Kantor, and brothers- and sisters-in-law, Stanley and Benita Mirman and Pearl Brooks.
A graduate of Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia School of Law, Barry served the Hampton Roads area for many years as a distinguished attorney. As well as being a founding member of the law firm of Christie, Kantor, Griffin & Smith, Barry was listed in the Best Lawyers of America for over 20 consecutive years, he was named 2009 Best
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Lawyer of America for Family Law in the Norfolk area and has been recognized as a Virginia Super Lawyer and a Virginia Legal Elite. He was a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and past president of the Virginia Chapter; a past president of the NorfolkPortsmouth Bar Association; past chair of the Virginia State Bar criminal law section; a former member of the Virginia State Bar Board of Governors of the family law section; a former member of the board of directors of the National Center for Family Law; and a former member of the Second District Disciplinary Committee. He also formerly served as a Substitute Judge of the General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. His other accomplishments include serving as CLE lecturer for the Virginia State Bar; Virginia Trial Lawyers Association; State Bar course on Professionalism; and the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
Barry was a proud Master and member of Masonic Lodge Norfolk No.1 and a member of Congregation Beth El.
Left to cherish Barry’s memory is his wife, Reatha Kantor, son David Kantor, grandchildren Bryan, Chad, Paige, Dori, Alec, and Jake, sister Brenda Bromley, brother-in-law Hymie Brooks, cousins Jody and Ina Jo Robin Meldon, Sandy and Carl Rothman, Judy and Ray Goldman, Steve and Angie Mirman, Jeri and Chris Johnson, and Mia and Phil Hanczaryk, adopted family Franchone and Wanda Dukes, and many loving nephews and nieces.
A graveside service was held at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The service was livestreamed at https://www.facebook. com/hdoliverfuneralapts. Memorial donations may be made in Barry’s name to a charity of choice.
CHARLES “SONNY” STUART LEGUM
NORFOLK—Charles “Sonny” Stuart Legum, 95, was born May 10, 1927, in Norfolk, Va. to the late Harry and Alma Legum. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Robin Legum Siegel.
Sonny was a graduate of Fork Union Military Academy, Coast Guard Officer Candidate School and attended Richmond Polytechnic Institute. He retired as a Commander from the US Coast Guard Reserve.
He was well known as the long-time owner/proprietor of Stark and Legum until his retirement at age 87. Sonny enjoyed tennis, bridge, spending time with his family and was active at Beth El and in the Beth El Men’s club.
Left to cherish Sonny’s memory are his loving wife of 71 years, Betty Lou Rafelman Legum, son and daughterin-law, Jason and Gerri Pierce Legum; son-in-law, Gary Siegel (Laurie); grandchildren: Austin Siegel (Aimee), Corey Siegel, Marni Siegel McClure (Mark), Bryan Legum (Sara), Alex Legum; five great-grandchildren; and brother, Stanley Legum (Marsha).
Sonny will always be remembered for his kindness and readiness to assist and that endeared him to friends, relatives, neighbors, and anyone with whom he did business or engaged socially.
A graveside service was held at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visit www.hdoliver. com to leave a tribute to him for his family.
IRENE GELRUD SCHWARTZ
ROCKVILLE, MD.—Irene Gelrud Schwartz, of Rockville, Md., just 12 days shy of her 95th birthday, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 12, 2022.
Devoted wife of the late Isadore Schwartz and the late Barney Snukals. Beloved mother of Arlynn Joffe, Aaron Snukals (Beverly), Carol Freedman (Calvin), and Madeleine Samuels (Alan); cherished grandmother of Brett Joffe, David Joffe, Jay Samuels, Bari Weins (Jesse), Sharon Fullerton (Chris), Philip Freedman (Mindy), and Seth Bateman (Angela); loving Bubbi to eight great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and their families.
She was predeceased by her brother Jack Gelrud; sister Pauline Sherman and daughter Loretta Schwartz Bateman.
Graveside service was held at Garden of Remembrance Memorial Park in Clarksburg, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Beth Ami/ Tikkun Olam Fund, 14330 Travilah Road, Rockville, MD 20850, the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org) or to the charity of your choice.
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