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She was a member of Congregation Beth El in Norfolk, where she and Sid were married in 1953. Cookie attended the University of Florida where she met Sid, and Blackstone College where she was selected their beauty queen.

In her early years, she was an avid Canasta player. She loved traveling to Vegas and Atlantic City with Sid, where she enjoyed those one-armed bandits. Going out for lunch and dinners with family and friends always brought joy to mom.

Cookie is survived by her daughter, Randi Orlins Chernitzer and her friend, Ricky Hoffman both of Norfolk; and, son Scott Orlins, also of Norfolk, as well as her beloved grandson, Blake Chadwick of Orlando, Fla., whom she was his number one fan and the apple of her eye. Cookie is also survived by two nephews, Brian Charles “Chuckie” Perlin of Miami Fla., Ben Perlin of Westbrook, N. J., a niece, Sherry Smith Olstein of Falls Church, Va. as well as her cousin, Brenda Gordon of Newport News, and many dear friends, especially, Alan and Madeline Samuels, Gloria Ritemeyer, and Rita Wineapple Goldsticker.

A private graveside service took place at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family requests donations to the SPCA of Norfolk or a favorite charity. Online condolences at www.hdoliver.com.

Gail Peck

GREENSBORO, Ga.. – Gail S. Peck, age 74, passed away on July 16, 2023, at her residence in Greensboro, Ga.

She was born in Richmond, Va. on November 24, 1948, to Paul Nathan Peck and Libby Silverman Peck, both of whom died tragically in 1949 when Gail was 11 months old. Gail grew up in Portsmouth, Va., with her paternal aunt and uncle, Lubah Peck Ruben and Howard Samuel Ruben, who raised Gail and her older brother Michael as their own.

Gail is survived by her brother Michael Ruben Peck (Susan) of Chester, Conn.; nephews Paul N. Peck (Barbara) and Jonathan “JP” Peck (Elizabeth); her sister, Elaine Ruben Schultz (Harold) of Virginia Beach; niece, Nancy Schultz Kocen (Larry), and nephew, Joey Schultz (Lauren), niece, Ellen Ruben Cooper (Charlie), nephew, David Ruben (Carolyn); as well as several great nieces and nephews, all of whom will lovingly remember their Aunt Gail with whom they shared sports events (Hartford Whalers), drive-in movies, mini-golf, concerts, and numerous family events and celebrations.

Gail was predeceased by her brother, Shelly Ruben, sister-in-law Ruth Sue Ruben, and her nephew Alan Schultz. She also leaves her longtime friend Linda Cain.

Words cannot express the value of the love, care, and attention paid to Gail by Joey and Lauren Schultz over the last three years, which elevated the quality of her life until the end.

Gail was a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University. She lived and worked for several years in Hartford, Conn., Charleston, S.C., Richmond and Virginia Beach, Va.

Burial arrangements were private. A memorial service will be held in Virginia Beach on a later date. Memorial donations to Jewish Family Service of Tidewater, 5000 Corporate Woods Drive, #400, Virginia Beach, VA. 23462.

Barbara Dianne Rosenblum

NORFOLK – Barbara Dianne Rosenblum passed away on July 24, 2023, in Norfolk, Virginia.

Deeply involved in her community, Barbara found fulfillment in devoting her time and efforts to causes close to her heart. Her volunteerism, optimism, and boundless energy touched the lives of many and left a lasting impact on those she encountered. Barbara was a cherished member of Congregation Beth El and a long-standing supporter of the arts and cultural organizations.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Dr. Fred Harris Rosenblum. Their love was an inspiration to all who knew them, especially their family.

She leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion in the hearts of her children: Dr. Richard Rosenblum and Gabrielle, Suzi Guardia and Luis, and the Honorable Michael Rosenblum and Nicole. Barbara’s sister, Susan George, and her sister-in-law, Eilene Rosenblum, also mourn her loss. She will be greatly missed by her seven grandchildren, as well as numerous other extended family and friends.

The graveside service took place at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Barbara’s wish was for everyone to dress for the weather and not to wear black.

To leave a condolence, visit www. altmeyerfh.com.

Sarah Ruth Brenner Rubin

RICHMOND – Sarah Ruth Brenner Rubin, born November 12, 1927, passed away on July 30 while in residence at Beth Sholom Gardens in Henrico County, Virginia.

She was predeceased by her parents, Hyman and Dorothy Brenner, her brothers and sister Benjamin, David and Miriam (Schtampf), as well as her husband of 69 years, Milton Rubin.

She is survived by her children, Mark (Debbie Oswalt) and also daughter-in-law Susan Rubin, Joel (Sara Jo) and Deborah Pollack (Alan) as well as seven grandchildren – Rabbi Jake Rubin (Lindsay), Zachary Rubin, Danny Rubin (Shikma), Molly Nizhnikov (Joe), Joseph Pollack (Rachael), Ben Pollack, and Rabbi Michael Pollack (Sofie) - and 10 great grandchildren – Sophie, Jonah and Caleb Rubin; Lucy, Nora and Harris Nizhnikov; Niv and Shai Rubin; and Solomon and Milo Pollack. For a host of nieces and nephews, from Virginia and Florida to Delaware and Colorado, Sarah was their last surviving aunt. All their uncles died years ago.

Sarah grew up in Newport News, Va., above the family bakery, a formative institution for the entire Brenner clan, as was Adath Jeshurun Synagogue where Sarah, Milton and their children attended holiday and Sabbath services while visiting her hometown. The Rubins spent many days and nights collectively in the Christopher Shores neighborhood for memorable Passover seders and other meals that occasionally featured spirited competitions over who had baked the best dessert, “Richmond or Newport News.”

Yet it was in Richmond where Sarah, a graduate of Newport News High School, made her mark. She met Milton, an engineer with Allied Chemical and seven years her senior, while a student at Westhampton College of the University of Richmond where she was Phi Beta Kappa. Trained to be an educator, Sarah taught civics for two years in Hampton and then spent more than two decades instructing students at Richmond’s Beth El synagogue in Judaic studies and the Hebrew language.

At Beth El, Sarah and Milton were dependable “shul” goers, setting a sterling example for their children who have maintained their devotion to Judaism and passed it down to the next generations. While Milton was a “gabbai” at the temple, Sarah was a dedicated member of numerous committees and Sisterhood along with Hadassah and the Jewish Woman’s Club at the Jewish Community Center.

Sarah and Milton traveled widely, including to the Far East and Europe and most unusually, in their 80’s, to a Sandals resort where young couples celebrated the oldest husband and wife. Their principal focus was always their family, whether it was preparing lively seders and other meals at their home or taking the kids to state parks and other vacation destinations including New York for the World’s Fair. There was also an unforgettable journey in 2000 when Milton and Sarah took the family to Israel, where Ben and Molly had bar and bat mitzvah ceremonies, and everyone floated on the Jordan River.

Outside home, Sarah was outgoing, enjoying movies, chamber music concerts, local theater, bridge, and mah-jongg. She had a legion of longtime friends and was a prolific needle pointer, creating customized tallit bags for her husband, children, and grandchildren (which inspired other women to do the same), as well as framed Jewish scenes that hang proudly in their homes.

A graveside ceremony took place at Richmond Beth El Cemetery Chapel. Sarah was a faithful longtime member of the Beth El Cemetery Corporation, which makes her internment there even more poignant. Donations in her memory can be made to Beth El or a synagogue of your choice. Livestream was available at www. blileys.com.

Larry Arnold Weiner

RALIEGH, N.C. – Larry Arnold Weiner, age 82, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023.

Larry was born in Savannah, Ga.

A graveside service was held at Bonaventure Cemetery in Thunderbolt, Georgia.

Memorial contributions can be made to Sha’arei Israel-Chabad of Raleigh; 7400 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC, 27615.