Obituary and Calendar Dates Below 

15 May 2012 ~ 23 Iyar 5772

Leopold Loeb, 88

Was born July 22, 1923 in Franklin, LA, son of Sol Loeb and Reine Mayer Loeb and died May 15, 2012.  He was a graduate of Louisiana State University (BS,1945) and Tulane University(MS, 1948).  Between his two degrees, he served in the US Navy.  In 1948 he married Josephine Rose.

After a brief period with US Dept. of Agriculture, he began a 29 year career at General Electric Appliance Park.  After retirement, he pursued a diverse array of careers and volunteer experiences, including food chemistry consultant, librarian, history teacher and Braille machine repair at the KY School for the Blind.  He was a member of The Temple.  He especially enjoyed his involvement at Veritas and the Alexander Hamilton Society.

He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Janice Loeb Antin.

He is survived and greatly missed by his wife of 64 years, Josephine Rose Loeb; his children, Allan Loeb and Deborah Loeb.  He was a good husband, father, son and brother…….a good man!!!

Graveside service will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2012 at The Temple Cemetery, 2716 Preston Hwy.  Donations in his memory can be made to The Temple, 5101 US Hwy 42, Louisville, KY  40241 or Hosparus, 3532 Ephraim McDowell Dr., Louisville, KY  40205.  Herman Meyer & Son is in charge of arrangements.

10 May 2012 ~ 18 Iyar 5772

Thelma A. Miller, 75

Thelma Shapero Miller, of Louisville, passed away at the Medco Center in Henderson, KY, Thursday, May 10, 2012 after a protracted illness.  Ms. Miller, daughter of the late Eli and Jean Shapero of Louisville, was a graduate of Atherton High School and the University of Louisville.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Harriet Kaplan; and a sister-in-law, Lucy Shapero.  She leaves behind her brother, Jack L. Shapero; her two sons, Lenny and Eric Miller and their families; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.  The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation and gratitude to the entire staff of Medco Center for their compassionate care of Thelma.  The family also offers its grateful thanks to the St. Anthony's Hospice for the sensitivity, patience and kindness they showed Thelma in her last months.

The family asks that expressions of sympathy be made to St. Anthony's Hospice, 2410 Green Street, Henderson, KY  42420.

22 April 2012 ~ 30 Nisan 5772

Donald Roth, 87

Peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2012.  He was born on July 23, 1924 to Norman D. and Matilda Galanter Roth in Louisville, Ky.  After proudly graduating from Louisville Male High School, he attended Purdue University and volunteered for the US Army in 1943.  He returned to Louisville to work in his family’s store, Norman’s Jewelers, on Fourth Street and later owned W.K. Stewart’s in Holiday Manor.  Donald was an avid collector of stamps and also historical Louisville postcards, which were donated to the University of Louisville Archives.  He was a member of The Temple, Kosair Temple and a docent at Locust Grove.

He leaves behind his loving wife, Ann Wolff Roth; children, Neil Herman, Fred Herman of Atlanta, GA and Jill Herman Whitten (Daniel) of Williamsburg, VA; grandchildren, Ben, Mallory, Max, Phillip and Alex…all who brought him such joy.  The family would like to thank our special friend, Terra Chism and the staff at Westport Place, for their compassionate care.

Private graveside service.  Expressions of sympathy may go to The Temple ~ Roth Fund or the Jewish Community Center ~ Seniors Roth Fund.

30 March 2012 ~ 7 Nisan 5772

Stanley Brill, 89

Died Friday, March 30, 2012 at Westport Place. He was the owner of Brill Glass Company, a US Army veteran of WWII, a member of Standard Country Club, The Jewish Community Center, Congregation Adath Jeshurun and he was a Kentucky Colonel.

He is survived by his wife, Roselyn; two sons, Maury (Nanci) Brill and Greg Brill of San Francisco; a sister, Elaine Kahn of Indianapolis; grandchildren,  Ben (Shayne) Brill, Sarah Brill, Adam Bear and Golda B. Kirzner; and great-grandchildren, Wilder Brill, Keaton Brill, Morgan Bear and Sasha Kirzner.

Funeral services will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 2012 at Herman Meyer & Son, 1338 Ellison Avenue with burial to follow in Adath Jeshurun Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 2:30 p.m.  Expressions of sympathy may go to donor’s favorite charity.

20 March 2012 ~ 26 Adar 5772

Lois Trager, 84

Of Louisville, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at her residence.  She was born January 28, 1928, was a homemaker and a member of The Temple.  Lois dedicated her life to her family and was an avid card player.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Trager.

She is survived by her son, Scott Trager; her daughter, Barbara Trager; grandchildren, David & Lindsey Trager; her sister-in-law, Jean Trager; her brother-in-law, Alan (Roz) Trager; a nephew, Steve (Amy)Trager; and a niece, Shelley Kusman-Trager.

The family wishes to send a special thank you to all the wonderful people at Hosparus and to her caregivers, Martha (Kenny) Lampe, Carol, Tracey, Teresa, Paula, Gilda, Maureen and Aretha.

Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22, 2012 at The Temple.  Visitation will be after 1:30 p.m.  Burial will be private.  Expressions of sympathy may go to Hosparus of Louisville.  Herman Meyer & Son is in charge of arrangements.

20 March 2012 ~ 26 Adar 5772

Phil "Pinky" Kaplin, 81

Of Louisville, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2012.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, had a long career in the credit and collection business, followed by jewelry and watch repair in his retirement.  He was a member of Temple Shalom and Anshei Sfard Congregation. He was a member of B’nai Brith, SCORE (Service Corp of Retired Executives), St. George Masonic Lodge #239 F&AM, Scottish Rite and Kosair Temple.  He was a "people person", known for his sense of humor, stories and his warmth. He was loved by many and remembered by all that met him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Eva (Davis) Kaplin and sister, Reva Lee Strauss.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Rosita Uroper Kaplin; his daughter, Jackie Posnansky (Mark); his son, Cary Kaplin (Laurie); four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; his brothers, Merle Kaplin (Dorothy) and Lawrence "Larry" Kaplin (Selma).

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 22, 2012 at Herman Meyer & Son, 1338 Ellison Avenue with burial to follow in Anshei Sfard Cemetery.  Visitation will be after noon Thursday.  Expressions of sympathy may go to the Senior Citizens Program at The Jewish Community Center, Hosparus of Louisville or donor's favorite charity.

10 March 2012 ~ 16 Adar 5772

Myles H. Davidson, 81

Died on March 10, 2012, surrounded by his five loving children and their spouses.  He was born on February 20, 1931 in Louisville, KY to the late Joseph and Gertrude Davidson.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife and mother of his five children, Elaine Goldberg Davidson, his siblings Marjorie (Avron) Chudacoff and Ivan Davidson.

He was a graduate of Louisville Male High School and the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy.  He served in the Korean Conflict in MASH Unit 8076.  He was a Kentucky Colonel.  He was a member of Male High School marching band, Keneseth Israel Congregation, Keneseth Israel Men’s Club, Kentucky Pharmacist Association, Jefferson County Academy of Pharmacy, Alpha Zeta Omega- Pharmaceutical Fraternity, National Association of Retail Druggists, B’nai B’rith, and the Goose Creek Optimist Club. He looked forward to his Thursday outings with his “ROMEO” friends.

He was the proud proprietor of Myles Drugs for 22 years.  He also worked for Louisville Apothecary, Winn Dixie Pharmacy, and Cox Pharmacy before most recently retiring from Meijers.

He is survived by his children, Dr. Brent Davidson (Karen), Marc Davidson (Roz), Dr. Sherry Milner (Dr. Michael), Karen Borowick (Jerry), and Barbie Evans (Howie); his grandchildren, Amanda, Stephanie, and Adam Davidson, Samuel Milner, Jeremy and Andrew Borowick, and Ethan and Danielle Evans; and his sister-in-law, Sandra Davidson. He is also survived by his second wife, Sara Davidson.

Funeral services will be 12 noon Monday, March 12, 2012 at Herman Meyer & Son, 1338 Ellison Avenue with burial to follow in Keneseth Israel Cemetery.  Visitation will begin after 11 a.m.  Expressions of sympathy may be made in his honor to Keneseth Israel Congregation or to a charity of your choice.

8 March 2012 ~ 14 Adar 5772

Henrietta Blostein, 89

Died Thursday, March 8, 2012 at Baptist Hospital East.  She was born April 19, 1922 in Louisville to Sam & Ida Blostein.  She was a retired accountant for the Federal Government Civil Service  She was a lifetime member of Hadassah and American Israel Numismatics Association, a member of NCJW-Louisville section and Congregation Adath Jeshurun.

She’s survived by a sister, Betty Sugarman; a niece, Toby Kapahu; and a great-niece, Cheryl Kapahu, all of Hawaii.

6 March 2012 ~ 12 Adar 5772

Philip Flarsheim, 79

Died March 6, 2012 after a short illness.  Philip was born in Louisville to William and Louise Flarsheim.  He graduated from Male High School and the University of Michigan.  He served two years in the US Army, including one year in Korea.  Returning to Louisville, he became a stockbroker with Stein Brothers and Boyce.  He later worked for Citizens Fidelity Bank as a Trust Investment Officer.  He was very active with Temple Adath Israel, serving as president of the Brotherhood and president of the Congregation and was instrumental in the congregation’s consolidation with Congregation Brith Shalom and the construction of The Temple on Brownsboro Road.

In 1988, he moved to Roanoke, VA, working for Dominion Bank, later First Union Bank.  In Roanoke, he was active with Temple Emanuel, the Jewish Community Council, Roanoke Area Ministries, The United Way, Local Colors, Roanoke Master Gardeners and the Interfaith Hospitality Network.

Phil returned to Louisville in 2009, resuming volunteer work at The Temple and enjoying his native city.

He was proceeded in death by his son David(Bonnie Simon) Flarsheim.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lois Kleinman Flarsheim; two children, Bill (Georgia) Flarsheim and Claire (Eric) Levine; grandchildren, Philip, Sarah, and George Flarsheim; his sister, Margaret (Louis) Moseson; and cousin, Betty Goodman.

There will be a memorial service at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2012 at The Temple, 5101 US Hwy 42.  Visitation will be after 12 noon.  Expressions of sympathy may go to The Temple or donor’s favorite charity.  Herman Meyer & Son is in charge of arrangements.

4 March 2012 ~ 10 Adar 5772

Patrick Peper, 64

Died Sunday, March 4, 2012 at Jewish Hospital.  He was born September 11, 1947 in Paris, France.  Patrick was an accountant and a veteran of the US Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Micheline deleeuw Peper and a his brother, Richard Joseph Peper.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Peper;  a daughter, Barbra Goshko;  a son, Daniel Peper of Sellersburg, IN; a sister, Anne Sanchez of Springfield, VA; three grandchildren, Nikolai Goshko, David Peper and Jennifer Peper; and niece & nephews, Michael Sanchez, Jaclyn Sanders and Robert Peper.

Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 7th at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery ~ Central, Radcliff, KY with full military honors.  Visitation will be 6 ro 9 p.m. Tuesday at Herman Meyer & Son, 1338 Ellison Avenue, Louisville, KY  40205.  Memorial contributions may go to Kennedy's Disease Association, P.O. Box 1105, Coarsegold, CA  93614-1105.

3 March 2012 ~ 9 Adar 5772

Henny Witzer, 92

Died Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Baptist Hospital East.  She was a native of Brooklyn, NY born April 5, 1919 to the late Max & Rebecca Klein.  She was an owner of Mario’s pizza and a bookkeeper, a dancer & singer while living in Brooklyn, a member of Anshei Sfard, Anshei Sfard Sisterhood, Haddassah, The Jewish Community Center, Eastern Star St. George’s Chapter, Past President of the Sr. Adult Social Club at JCC, Director of the Senior Chorus and a recipient of the JCL Judah Award.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Sidney Witzer.

She is survived by her daughters, Judy Yesowitch (William) and Janice Newman (Larry) of Lexington; her sons, Steven Witzer (Linda) and Mark Lee Witzer (Estela Argueta) of Venice Beach, CA; eight grandchildren, Brian, Marci, Angie, Kelli, Jeffrey, Ricky, Carol and Michael; 12 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2012 at Herman Meyer & Son, 1338 Ellison Avenue with burial to follow in Keneseth Israel Cemetery.  Visitation will begin after 12 noon.  Expressions of sympathy can go to Anshei Sfard, Sr. Adult Social Club at The Jewish Community Center or the American Cancer Society.

27 February 2012 ~ 4 Adar 5772

Lawrence H. Litman, 64

Died Monday, February 27, 2012 at his home.  Funeral services will be handled by Mesnekoff Funeral Home, Amherst, NY with burial in Cheektowaga, NY.  Local arrangements were handled by Herman Meyer & Son.

24 February 2012 ~ 1 Adar 5772

Irina Spektor, 52

Died Friday, February 24, 2012 at her home.  Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Monday, February 27th at Herman Meyer & Son, 1338 Ellison Avenue with burial to follow in The Temple Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 1:30 p.m. Monday.

23 February 2012 ~ 30 Shevat 5772

J. Leonard Rosenberg, 69

Died Thursday, February 23, 2012.  He was a native of Louisville, born December 19, 1942.  He was an attorney, practicing for over 44 years, a member of the Louisville Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Association and Anshei Sfard.

He is survived by his wife of a wonderful, 43 year marriage, Marie; two sons, Alex (Allison) and Dr. Brian (Robin) Rosenberg; his sister, Thelma Kreitman; three grandchildren, Lora, Emma and Noah Rosenberg; and numerous nieces.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2012 at Herman Meyer & Son, 1338 Ellison Avenue with burial to follow in Agudath Achim Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 12 noon Friday.  Expressions of sympathy may go to Hosparus of Louisville.

20 February 2012 ~ 27 Shevat 5772

Holly Fink, 59

Died Monday, February 20, 2012.  She was born June 24, 1952 in Louisville and was a teacher.  Holly was a very smart and caring woman that loved her family, art & poetry and had a passion for teaching children.  Caring about right and wrong, she was a very convicted woman and was best friends with her husband, Joel.

She is survived by her husband, Joel; her mother, Joan Berman of Gaithersburg, MD; her siblings, Julie Davis (Dave), Sally Murek of Gaithersburg, MD and Jack Berman (Nan) of Alexandria, VA; and numerous nieces & nephews.

Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Herman Meyer & Son, 1338 Ellison Avenue with burial to follow in Keneseth Israel Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 1:00 p.m.  Expressions of sympathy may go to Jewish Family Career Services, 2821 Klempner Way, Louisville, KY  40205.

17 February 2012 ~ 24 Shevat 5772

Gregory P. Marks, 60

Died Friday, February 17, 2012 at Kindred Hospital after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel L. Marks.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 25 years, Lorna Marks; children, Nicole Marks and Justin Marks; his grandson, Jayden Alford-Marks; mother, Judy Marks; brothers, Michael (Joanne) Marks and Harry (Carol) Marks; aunt, Carol Behr; in-laws, James and Dorenne Stone; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.  Visitation will be after 1:00 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take form of donations to the funeral home due to his catastrophic medical expenses.  Herman Meyer & Son are in charge of arrangements.

13 February 2012 ~ 19 Shevat 5772

Ann Klein, 90

Originally from Eger, Hungary, passed away peacefully Monday morning, February 13th with her family by her side.  She was 90 years old.  Ann lived a long and eventful life, from the turmoil of WWII and Auschwitz, to a renewal of life here in the United States with her marriage to her childhood sweetheart, Sandor Klein.  They were married for  65 years and had four children.  

Ann is survived by her husband, Sandor;  daughters Elizabeth Klein(Greg Canote) and Linda Klein(Marc Smith); and son Robert Klein(Laura).  She has six grandchildren: Bayla Rose Canote, Zach(Sara) and Eli Kleinsmith, Alex, Elizabeth and Sarah Klein.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Béla and Frida Löw; brothers, György and András Löw; and son Andy Klein.   

A private graveside service will be held for the immediate family.  A memorial service for all those whose lives she touched will be held Thursday, February 16th, 7pm at Temple Shalom, 4615 Lowe Rd. Visitation will begin at 6pm.  Herman Meyer & Son is in charge of the arrangements.  Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the Community Foundation of Louisville, for the Ann Klein Memorial Fund for Holocaust Education, 325 W. Main St., Suite 1110, Louisville, Ky. 40202-4251, www.cflouisville.net.

10 February 2012 ~ 17 Shevat 5772

Bernard M. Trager, 83

Died at his home on Friday, February 10, 2012 with his loving family by his side.  Bernard M. Trager was born in Louisville, Kentucky in 1928 and with the exception of an absence for military service (USAF/1950-1952), has resided continuously in Louisville for his entire life.  His employment in the field of banking and finance began in 1952.  In 1958, he was a co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Union Trust, a Kentucky Industrial Loan Corporation.  In 1972, Union Trust became a publicly held corporation.  In 1977, Union Trust and its seven subsidiaries in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio became part of Commercial Credit of Baltimore ,Maryland.  Mr. Trager continued to serve as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Union Trust.  He was also an Executive Consultant for Commercial Credit Company, a subsidiary of Control Data.  Mr. Trager was Chairman and founder of Republic Bancorp, Inc. which has become the largest Kentucky based financial institution with 43 banking centers in Kentucky, Indiana, Florida, Tennessee and Ohio.  Mr. Trager was an adopted alumnus of the University of Louisville as well as a member and former Chairman of the University of Louisville Board of Overseers.  He is a former Director of the:  Fund for the Arts, Cathedral Heritage Foundation, Greater Louisville Inc./The Metro Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scouts of America, Louisville Community Foundation, Louisville/Jefferson CountyRedevelopment Authority, and Health Enterprises Network.  Mr. Trager was named Professional Entrepreneur of the Year by Louisville's Entrepreneur Society, an honorary member of the Golden Key National Honor Society, a member of the Louisville Male High School Hall of Fame, a recipient of the Grover Sales Distinguished Alumni Award from Louisville Male High School, inducted into the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame, and received the 2011 Louisvillian of the Year Award from the Advertising Federation of Louisville.  Mr. Trager, along with his wife Jean, received the honor of the 1999 National Conference of Community and Justice (NCCJ) Weisberg Brotherhood Award, the Caritas Foundation Community Leaders of the Year in 2003 and the University of Louisville Hickman-Camp Award recognizing their support of the Athletic Department.  They also received the 2006 Blanche B. Ottenheimer Award from the Jewish Community Center for their unselfish service to the community of Louisville

Bernard Trager’s greatest honor was his universal recognition as a champion husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and business associate.  The more he was needed the more he was there.

He will be missed by his wife Jean (Schwartz) Trager, their daughter Shelley Trager Kusman, son Steve Trager, and daughter in-law Amy Berkowitz Trager.  Grandchildren too will miss their “Pop Pop”, Michael, Andrew and Brett Trager Kusman and Kevin and Emily Trager as well as his brother Alan Trager and wife Roz from Philadelphia.

The funeral will be celebrated at the Temple, 5101 US Highway 42 at 2 pm Sunday, February 12, 2012 with visitation beginning at 12:30 p.m.  Herman Meyer & Son is in charge of arrangements.

10 February 2012 ~ 17 Shevat 5772

Gerda Rosendahl Richards, 91

Died on Friday, February 10, 2012 at the Episcopal Church Home.  Gerda was born in Dusseldorf, Germany, the only child of Dr. Louis and Johanna Davidsohn Rosendahl.  Gerda was one of few Jewish children in Germany to survive the Holocaust through the benevolent sponsorship of an English couple, in tandem with the Kindertransport program.  She lived in Yeovil, Somerset, England for four years, learning English, caring for children, and remaining active in sports – as a field hockey goalie and avid tennis player.  Gerda also qualified in track and field for the 1936 Berlin Olympics, but was not permitted to continue her sports activities in Germany as a result of Hitler’s regime.  After her parents escaped Germany, the family emigrated to the United States, where Gerda entered nurses training at Northwestern University.  After raising her children, Gerda returned to nursing at the age of 50, retiring from Humana as a psychiatric nurse at the Brentwood Hospital, Shreveport, Louisiana.  She was a member of The Temple.

Gerda’s three children survive her: Stephen Michael (Pinecrest Hospital, Pineville, LA), Debra Ann Harlan (Ted), John Edwin (Stacia), as well as her granddaughters Jessica and Kirsten Richards, all of Louisville.

A graveside service will be held Monday, February 13, 2012 at 1:00pm at the Temple Cemetery, with interment to follow.

Family and friends are invited to gather at the home of Charles Cash Jr., 500 Upland Road, on Sunday, February 26^th from 2-5 PM to honor Gerda’s life.  In lieu of flowers, donations to The Temple or the U.S. Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC are appreciated.

Lösch mir die Augen aus: ich kann dich sehn,

wirf mir die Ohren zu: ich kann dich hören,

und ohne Füße kann ich zu dir gehn,

und ohne Mund noch kann ich dich beschwören.

Extinguish Thou my eyes: I still can see Thee,

deprive my ears of sound: I still can hear Thee,

and without feet I still can come to Thee,

and without voice I still can call to Thee.

8 February 2012 ~ 15 Shevat 5772

Selwyn Alfred Garmon, 89

Died Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Nazareth Home.  He was born Friday, December 22, 1922 in the Dorchester section of Boston, MA.  He graduated from Dorchester High School for Boys and later attended Boston University.  He served in the US Army Air Corp from 1942-1945 and was a proud WW II veteran.

He began his professional career as a manufacturer sales representative for the Brillo Corporation in the New England area.  After being promoted, he was relocated to Louisville, KY.  He continued working for Brillo, which later became the Purex Corporation.  He retired after 35 years, as the Southern Regional Manager, in 1987.  He was a member of Keneseth Israel Congregation, B’nai Brith, Keneseth Israel Men’s Club, Knights of Pythias, Jewish War Veterans, American Legion and the Romeo’s.  The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the Nazareth Home for all of the outstanding care and love they gave Selwyn.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Bertha Garmon; and his daughter, Ellen Faye Garmon.

He is survived by his wife, Estelle Garmon; a son, Dr. Joel Garmon (Lori); a brother, Fredric Garmon of Wellesley Hills, MA; and three granddaughters, Allison, Sara and Emily Garmon.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2012 at Herman Meyer & Son, 1338 Ellison Avenue with burial to follow in Keneseth Israel Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 1:00 p.m. Friday.  Expressions of sympathy may go to the Ellen Faye Garmon Youth Award Fund c/o the Jewish Community Center, 3600 Dutchman’s Lane, Louisville, KY 40205 or Keneseth Israel Congregation.

7 February 2012 ~ 14 Shevat 5772

Alvin Goldstein, 86

Died Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at his home.  He was a self employed heating and air conditioning contractor.  He is survived by his brother, Armond Goldstein.  Graveside services will be 12 noon Friday, February 10^th at Anshei Sfard Cemetery.  Herman Meyer & Son is in charge of arrangements.

4 February 2012 ~ 11 Shevat 5772

Hilda Mueller Seifer, 93

Died Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Four Courts at Cherokee Park in Louisville.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Isadore Seifer.  She is survived by her son, Fred P. Seifer, MD (Susan); two granddaughters and four great-grandsons.  Funeral services will be held February 7, 2012 at Sinai Chapel in Fresh Meadow, NY with burial to follow at Beth David Cemetery in Elmont, NY.  Expressions of sympathy may go to Meals on Wheels or donor's favorite charity.  Herman Meyer & Son is in charge of local arrangements.

3 February 2012 ~ 10 Shevat 5772

Ethel C. Baer, 87

Died Friday, February 3, 2012 at Baptist Hospital East.  Born Thursday, July 24, 1924 in Louisville, she was a graduate of University of Louisville Music School, taught music to kindergarten at the JCC, music therapy at Louisville School for Autistic Children, a musician for dance classes and past president of Friends of the University of Louisville Music School.  She was a pianist for YMHA, Courtney School of Dance and the JCC.  Ethel was a founding member of Temple Shalom, member of NCJW – Louisville Section, a volunteer at Four Courts Cherokee Park, where she played music, a volunteer for Seven Counties Services and a reader and tutor at Byck Elementary School.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Baer.

She is survived by a daughter, Lois Barr (Lewis) of Riverwoods, IL; two sons, Solomon Baer(Evelyn) of Urbana, IL and Andrew Baer (Kimberly); a sister, Toby Kahn; a brother, Calvin Cooper; grandchildren, Emily Barr Ruth (Erin), Mario Baer Shapiro, Hannah Baer Shapiro, Stefani Humphreys and Christofer Humphreys; and a great-granddaughter, Norah Ruth.

23 January 2012 ~ 28 Tevet 5772

Dr. Harold F. Klein, 80

Formerly of Russellville, KY, passed away Monday, January 23, 2012.  Dr. Klein was graduate of Vanderbilt University and the University of Louisville School of Dentistry.  He had maintained an active practice in Louisville until 2003.  In addition to numerous community projects, he had been active in organized dentistry and served as editor of the Journal of the Kentucky Dental Association, past chairman of the American Dental Association’s Council on Journalism; past president of the University of Louisville School of Dentistry Alumni Association, past president of the American Association of Dental Editors and in 1979 was named outstanding Dental Alumni of the University of Louisville School of Dentistry.  He had served as a part time member of the faculty of University of Louisville School of Dentistry and was a member of the staff of Jewish Hospital where he served as Chairman of the Jewish Hospital Healthcare Services Board of Trustees.  He was a former member of the Editorial Staff of Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, a consultant and wrote the dental section of the Readers’ Digest Publication, Family Health Guide and Medical Encyclopedia.  He had been active in implantology since 1972 and was a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics, the American Dental Association, Louisville Dental Society, Kentucky Dental Association and an Associate Fellow for the Academy of Implant Dentistry, where he was the first credentialed member in Kentucky.  He was past president of Four Courts Nursing Home and was a past president of the Standard Country Club.  He was a member of Congregation Adath Jeshurun.  Beloved by patients and family alike, he was a gentle, caring man.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Alvin “Butch” Klein.

Left to cherish his memory and sharing 58 years of marriage, his wife, Joan and two children, Dr. Barry Klein of Louisville and Marcy Siegel (Marshall) of Atlanta, GA and two grandsons, Daniel and Jacob Siegel of Atlanta, GA.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 25^th at Herman Meyer & Son, 1338 Ellison Avenue with burial to follow in Adath Jeshurun Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 1:00 p.m. Wednesday.  Expressions of sympathy may go to Congregation Adath Jeshurun or The Parkinson’s Support Center of Kentuckiana, 315 Townepark Circle, Suite 100, Louisville, Kentucky 40203.

18 January 2012 ~ 23 Tevet 5772

Lawrence B. Schuster

Died Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Norton Suburban Hospital.  A native of Louisville, he a was founder of Lawrence Schuster Realtors, a member of the National Association of Realtors, Louisville Board of Realtors, Keneseth Israel Congregation, Keneseth Israel Men’s Club, Bnai Brith, former member of Keneseth Israel Board of Trustees, a US Army veteran of WWII, a member of St. George Masonic Lodge #239 F&AM, Scottish Rite and Kosair Temple.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Susan Morgenroth Schuster and his sister, Doris Cohen.

He is survived by his son, James Schuster (Cathy) of Pittsburgh, PA; his daughter, Tammy Pretekin (Louis) of Skokie, IL; his grandchildren, Jonathan, Michael, Lisa & Benjamin Schuster and Gabrielle & Avraham Pretekin.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 20^th at Herman Meyer & Son, 1338 Ellison Avenue with burial to follow in Keneseth Israel Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 10:00 a.m.  Expressions of sympathy may go to Keneseth Israel Congregation.

17 January 2012 ~ 22 Tevet 5772

Samuel "Sam" Rosenberg, 93

Died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Norton Audubon Hospital.  He was born Friday, July 26, 1918 in Trenton, NJ to Ben and Sadie Lipschutz Rosenberg.  He was a former President of what later became Louisville Manufacturing Co., a graduate of University of Louisville Speed School, a U.S. Navy Captain that commanded mine sweeping operations, a member of Naval Mine Warfare Association, a former Director of Bellarmine University Data Center, a former treasurer and board of director for Lakeside Swim Club and a member of Temple Shalom.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Charles Rosenberg; his wife, Lucille Berman Rosenberg; and a daughter, Judy Lehocky.

He is survived by his daughter, Cheryl Streedain (Dick) of Evanston, IL and his son, David Rosenberg (Martha) of Louisville; six grandchildren, Jennifer Coovert, Sara Lenet Rotenberg, Megan Nachazel, Daniel Lehocky, Aaron Rosenberg and Ben Lenet; six great-grandchildren; nieces and nephew, Linda Monday, Dr. Margee Greenfield, PhD and Dr. Mark Greenfield; and six great nieces and nephews.

Visitation with the family will be at 12:00 noon, Sunday January 22, 2012, to be followed by the Memorial Service at 1:00pm., at Temple Shalom.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may go to:  Temple Shalom, 4615 Lowe Road, Louisville, KY 40220, Jewish Family & Career Service, 2821 Klempner Way, Louisville, KY 40205 or Highland Community Ministries, 2000 Douglass Boulevard Louisville, KY 40205.

Herman Meyer & Son is in charge of arrangements.

17 January 2012 ~ 22 Tevet 5772

Bentsian Fitershov, 79

Died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center.  Born February 15, 1932 in USSR, he was an electrician by trade.

He is survived by his wife, Rosa Fitershov; a daughter & son-in-law, Luba and Michael Dubrovensky; two grandchildren, Natalya and Aleksey; and a sister, Bertha Gurevich.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 18^th at Herman Meyer & Son, 1338 Ellison Avenue with burial to follow in The Temple Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 1:00 p.m.

10 January 2012 ~ 15 Tevet 5772

Bernard Sidney Berman, 98

“The Bearded One”, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at the age of 98.  Mr. Berman was born Thursday, January 16, 1913 in North Vernon, IN to Wolf and Bessie Berman and was the youngest of two sons.  Bernard, a multi-talented man, specialized in entrepreneurship in Louisville, KY.  His various businesses over the years included, B&B Novelty, Wags Vending Machines, Parkmoor Bowling Lanes and Holiday Inn – Brook & Liberty.  Prior to his death, he was the oldest, honored member of Louisville Kosair Temple, a member of St. George Lodge #239 F&AM and Scottish Rite.  Bernard was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, as well as a wonderful friend.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Berman.  Bernard enjoyed a full, adventurous life and was always full of stories and jokes.  We will miss him dearly…..Reflecting back on his life, Bernard would say, “I wouldn’t change it a bit.  Now what?”

Left to share in many happy memories of him are his wife, Janet; two sons, Stanley (Clarice) of Armonk, NY and Edward (Julia) of Whately, MA; two step-daughters, Tanja Schmitt of Chandler, AZ and Michelle Glancy (Michael Owen) of Tempe, AZ; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; a niece, Joyce Loeser; a nephew, Herbert Berman (Sondra); and many other relatives and friends.

Bernard’s family would like to express sincere thanks to the countless family, friends, caregivers, and doctors enabling him to enjoy all these years.

Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, January 12^th at Herman Meyer & Son, 1338 Ellison Avenue with burial to follow in Adath Jeshurun Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 10:30 a.m.  Expressions of sympathy may be sent to The Alzheimer’s Association, 3703 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, KY 40220 or donor’s favorite charity.

5 January 2012 ~ 10 Tevet 5772

Leonid Zingerman, 86

Died January 5, 2012 at the Hosparus of Louisville Inpatient Care Center.  Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2011 at Herman Meyer & Son, 1338 Ellison Avenue with burial to follow in The Temple Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 2:00 p.m.

31 December 2011 ~ 5 Tevet 5772

Sarra Vasserman, 87 

Died December 31, 2011 at Baptist East Hospital. 

She is survived by her daughter, Inna Fridkina (Konstantin Eppel); step-son, Alexander Friedkin (Kathy); step-daughter, Nino Mohr (Davi); and two grandchildren, Nicholas and Elizabeth Mohr. 

 A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 p.m. Monday, January 2, 2012 at Herman Meyer & Son, 1338 Ellison Avenue.  Visitation will be after 2:00 p.m. Monday.  Expressions of Sympathy may go to The Temple.  

30 December 2011 ~ 4 Tevet 5772

Edith Berkman Churney, 87

Died Friday, December 30, 2011 at her residence in Dallas, Tx.  She was the former Edith Mae Berkman and a native of Russellville, KY.  She was a member of the American Society of Clinical Pathologist, a former member of the Louisville Board of Realtors, a member of Congregation Adath Jeshurun, Hadassah and the Jewish Community Center.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Churney.

She is survived by her daughters, Lin Robin Kayser (Dr. Jay) of Nashville, TN and Dr. Susan Wolbe (Ellis) of Dallas, TX; her son, Dr. Robert B. Churney (Ericka) of Clearwater, FL; six grandchildren, Dr. Josh Kayser (Carolynne), Dr. Matt Kayser (Dr. Christine Hill), Dr. Kimberely Kayser Mays (Ramos), Shawn Rosenzweig (Lisa), Courtney Rosenzweig Lunzquist (Will) and Derek Rosenzweig; and two great-grandchildren, Hannah and Mabel Kayser.

Funeral services will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday, January 1, 2012 at Herman Meyer & Son, 1338 Ellison Avenue.  Burial will follow in Adath Jeshurun Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 2:30 p.m.  Expressions of sympathy may go to Congregation Adath Jeshurun or the Jewish Community Center.

23 December 2011 ~ 27 Kislev 5772

Rosalie Fuchs Cohen, 96 

Died Friday, December 23, 2011.  She was a library clerk at the Queensborough Public Library in Queens, New York.  She was a member of Keneseth Israel Congregation and its Sisterhood, and the Senior Adult Social Club at Jewish Community Center.  She was confirmed at Congregation Adath Jeshurun. She was known as “Aunt Rosie” to her friends and family. 

 She is survived by her daughter, Michel Atlas(Dr. Ronald); grandchildren, Matthew Atlas(Kerry) of New Jersey and Deborah Atlas(Eric Rodkin) of Maryland; great-grandchildren, Alex Atlas, Zach Atlas, Max Atlas  and Leah Rodkin.  

Graveside services will be 1:00 pm Sunday, December 25, 2011 at Keneseth Israel Cemetery.  Expressions of sympathy may go to the Alzheimer's Association or Hosparus of Louisville. 

22 December 2011 ~ 26 Kislev 5772

Ezra "Zeke" Schwartz, 87

Died Thursday, December 22, 2011.  Ezra was an Army Veteran of World War II.  Inducted into the Army after graduation from high school, he enrolled in (USAFI), U. S. Armed Forces Institute and completed business and marketing courses while in service, which prepared him for his career with Lorillard, a Fortune 500 Company.  Hired in 1950 as an entry level sales trainee, he spent 39 years serving as Sales Rep, Division Manager, Field Manager and retired as Regional Sales Manager in 1988.  Ezra served as Master of Masonic Lodge Farragut #935 in New York at age 29 and was recently awarded a citation for serving and supporting Masonic charitable endeavors for 60 plus years.  He served 2 years as Financial Secretary for the Oceanside Jewish Center in New York and was a member of Congregation Adath Jeshurun. 

His hobby was Horology and was a member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors and an active member of the local chapter Bluegrass #35.

Ezra was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Ruth Lorraine Schwartz.  Survivors include daughter, Fredriecka Susan Jalosky (Jerry) of New York; son, Jeffrey Marshall Schwartz (Patricia A.) of Louisville; brothers, Ephraim B. Schwartz of New York and Harvey H. Schwartz of Florida; sisters, Shirley Johnson and Mildred Leshner, both of New York; granddaughter, Lauren Kelsey Schwartz and grandson, Jordan Marshall Schwartz, both of Louisville..

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 26, 2011 at Herman Meyer & Son, 1338 Ellison Ave., with burial to follow in Adath Jeshurun Cemetery.  Visitation will after 10:00 a.m.  Expressions of sympathy may go to the Cantors Discretionary Fund of Congregation Adath Jeshurun.

19 December 2011 ~ 23 Kislev 5772

Joan G. Lynch, 84

Died Monday, December 19, 2011 at Jewish Hospital.  She was a past president of the Louisville Chapter of Brandeis University National Women’s Committee and a National Board Member.  She was past president of The Temple Sisterhood and a life member of the National Council of Jewish Women – Louisville Section.  She was a very strong believer in education and also a Patron of the Arts of Louisville.

She is survived by her son, Lawrence E. Lynch (Sheila) and her daughter, Janet G. Lynch.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. at The Temple, 5101 US Hwy 42, with visitation beginning at 3:00 p.m.  Arrangements are by Herman Meyer & Son.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to her doctors and many care givers for their compassion and the added time that she was afforded with her family.  Memorial gifts can be made to the Fund for the Arts, The Ginger and Martin Lewis Lecture Series at The Temple or the Brandeis University Library Fund, 415 South St., Waltham, MA  02453. 

18 December 2011 ~ 22 Kislev 5772 

Greenberg, J. Norton (Norty), 80

Died Sunday, December 18, 2011.

He is a US Marine Corps Veteran and was self-employed in commercial sales, where he sold furniture and flooring.

Norty attended Male High School and University of Kentucky.

He was a long time member of Congregation Adath Jeshurun, Saint George Masonic Lodge #239 F & AM, B'nai Brith, Jewish Community Center, Young Hearts Theater Group and S.C.O.R.E. 

Family was his biggest joy, he loved people and people loved him, no one ever had a bad word to say about Norty, what a wonderful legacy he has left. 

He is survived by his wife Judy Benovitz Greenberg; his children, Richard(Debbi), John(Courtnay),Jill Fox(Dan) of St.Louis, MO, Betsy Cohn(Doug) of Indianapolis, IN, and sister; Beverly Lowenthal(Joe) of Lake Charles, LA; a brother-in-law; Stanley Benovitz; a sister-in-law, Elaine Bornstein; and grandchildren; Lexi(Chris), Aaron, Ryan, Peyton, Andrew, Hayley, Lauren, Libby, Alex, Sam and Jessie.  

Many thanks to all his caregivers.

Funeral is Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 3pm at Herman Meyer & Son 1338 Ellison Ave, with burial in Adath Jeshurun Cemetery, visitation will be after 1:30pm. 

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to The Parkinson's Support Center of Kentuckiana, 315 Townepark Circle, Suite 100 Louisville, Ky 40203.

15 December 2011 ~ 19 Kislev 5772

Podoll, Rosalie Perling, 93

Of Louisville, died peacefully on Thursday, December 15, 2011.  Rosalie was a graduate of University of Louisville and lived in Louisville until 1971, when she and her husband, Dr. Elliott Podoll, a Louisville pediatrician, moved to Florida, where Dr. Podoll taught family medicine at University of Miami School of Medicine.  Rosalie was an active volunteer for numerous causes in Louisville.  In Florida, she was president of the Key Biscayne Council of Jewish Women.

Rosalie is preceded in death by her first husband, Dr. Elliott Podoll, of Louisville and Key Biscayne, FL (1979) and her second husband, Martin Kaltman, of Old Westbury, NY and Key Biscayne, FL (2007).

She was the devoted mother of Dr. Ronald Elliott Podoll (Paula), of Louisville and Estero, FL and Janice Podoll Frankle (Alan), of Rockville, MD; loving grandmother of Dr. Nathan and Laura Podoll and Elissa and Jonathan Frankle; devoted sister of Evelyn Perling Allen, Birmingham, AL and the late Francis Perling Fried; sister-in-law of Marilyn Brown of San Diego, CA; stepmother of Eric Kaltman (Marnee), of Old Westbury, NY and Gail Kaltman Bates (Dennis), of Atlanta, GA.

Private burial services will held at The Temple Cemetery.  The family will be receiving guests at the home of Dr. Ronald and Paula Podoll, 2327 Bonnycastle Avenue, on Sunday, December 18, 2011 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  Expressions of sympathy may be made to University of Louisville Foundation Dr. Elliott Podoll Lectureship in Adolescent Medicine (E0396), Grawemeyer Hall, Louisville, KY  40292, or the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC, 20024 or a charity of your choice.  Herman Meyer & Son is in charge of arrangements.

13 December 2011 ~ 17 Kislev 5227

Harvey W. Schwartz, 89

Died Monday, December 13, 2011.  He was born April 14, 1922 in Philadelphia, PA.  He was a US Army veteran of WWII, who was a German interpreter for his intelligent unit, a retired executive of Buena Vista Films associated with Walt Disney and member of The Temple.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Beatrice Schwartz.

He is survived by his children, Shelley and Barry Meyers.

He moved here five years ago and was considered to be a kind, gentle soul.  A special thank you goes for the loving care provided by Dr. Jane Cornett. 

Graveside service will be 2:30 pm Thursday, December 15^th at The Temple Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may go to VIPS, Visually Impaired Preschool Services, 1906 Goldsmith Lane Louisville, KY 40218 or donor’s favorite charity.  Herman Meyer & Son is in charge of arrangements.

6 December 2011 ~ 10 Kislev 5772

Lillian Rosenberg Lazarus, 95

Passed away December 6, 2011.

She was a lifelong member of Congregation Adath Jeshurun, a member of National Council of Jewish Women- Louisville Section, Hadassah and a past volunteer at Jewish Hospital. 

She was predeceased by her Grandson- in - law, Steven Geer.

She is survived by her husband of 72 years Charles; her daughters, Sherry Kaufman(Jay ‘Buddy’), Linda Wolf(Carl); her grandchildren, Joel Kaufman(Rebecca Smith), Claire Geer Felsen(Liam), Erika Wolf(Brian Deming), and Jordan Wolf and eight great – grandchildren. 

Funeral  from Herman Meyer & Son  1338 Ellison Ave Thursday at 1 pm, visation will be after 12:00. Interment in Adath Jeshurun Cemetery. 

Expressions of sympathy may go to Congregation Adath Jeshurun, Baptist Hospital East Palliative Care Unit, Hosparus or donor’s favorite charity. 

4 December 2011 ~ 8 Kislev 5772

Ferd B. Weis, Jr.

Died Sunday, December 4, 2011 at his residence.  He was a native of Louisville, born July 13, 1920 to the late Ferd B. Weis, Sr. and Sadie Sternberger Weis.  He was a retired self-employed contractor.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Miriam Weinstein Weis.  He is survived by his son, Lawrence Weis and his daughters, Ellen Elizabeth and Catherine Louise Weis; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  Ferd's wishes were to be cremated.  There will be no services.

4 December 2011 ~ 8 Kislev 5772

Tony Handmaker, 47

Died Sunday, December 4, 2011 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital.  Funeral services will be 2:30 pm Wednesday, December 7th at The Temple.  Visitation will be after 12:30 pm.

30 November 2011 ~ 4 Kislev 5772

H. Brent Bass, 57

Died November 30, 2011 at Baptist Hospital East after suffering a stroke on November 10^th.  A native and life-long resident of Louisville, Brent attended the Louisville School of Art and Jefferson Community College.  He graduated with honors in the school of life.

He was a loving, supportive husband, father and son – a man who appreciated and cherished his own family as well as those of his brother and sister.  Brent was truly a Renaissance Man – an honest, forthright business man, a lover of books, a formidable poker opponent, a fine cook and an “all weather” U of L sports fan.  He was an artist – working with his hands in the fields of art glass, home building and antique toys.  He had a remarkable thirst and aptitude for knowledge in all arenas of life.  One of his favorite pastimes was watching his son Noah participate in anything, from middle school orchestra concerts to playing in championship soccer games.  He was a loyal friend to many.

Brent was preceded in death by his father, Allen Bass; his stepfather, Milton Goodman; his grandparents, Herman & Goldie Netter and Aaron & Pearl Bass; and his uncle, Ray Smith.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Amanda Johnson Bass; his son, Noah Aaron Bass; his mother, Ella Goodman; his brother, Larry Bass (Sara); his sister, Beverly Weinberg (David); his brother-in-law, Norman Johnson; his nieces and nephews, Scott Weinberg (Hunter), Lindsey Rossen (David), Jake Bass, Lisa Tapley (Bryan) and Andrew Gould; and his favorite little girls, his great nieces, Anne Miriam Weinberg, Eloise Weinberg and Sophie Rossen.

Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Friday, December 2^nd at The Temple, 5101 US Hwy 42 with burial to follow in The Temple Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 1:00 p.m.  Herman Meyer & Son is in charge of arrangements.  Memorial gifts may be made in Brent’s memory to The Salvation Army Angel Tree, 911 Brook Street, Louisville, KY  40203 or the Token III Club, 4014 Dutchman’s Lane, Louisville, KY  40207 or donor’s favorite charity.

21 November 2011 ~ 24 Heshvan 5772

7 November 2011 ~ 10 Heshvan 5772

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Rose Sosowsky; daughter; Wendy Snow; son, Jay Sosowsky (Naomi) of Brooklyn, New York; sister, Shirley Geller (Jay) of Chicago, IL; brother, Irwin Sosowsky (Gloria); and eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

His funeral was held Tuesday at Herman Meyer and Son with burial at Agudath Achim Cemetery.

Expressions of Sympathy may go to donor’s favorite charity.

4 November 2011 ~ 7 Heshvan 5772

Sara Lee Goldstein, 83

Died Friday, November 4, 2011 at Episcopal Church Home.  She was born Thursday, May 24, 1928 in Louisville to Louis and Gussie Morris Frockt.  She was a former business owner, working along side her father at the Sports Center Army Surplus Store and was a tax preparer.  Sara Lee enjoyed giving back to the community and received the Volunteer of the Year Award from the mayor.  She was a part of V.I.D.A., S.C.O.R.E. and was a member of Keneseth Israel Congregation and past president of the Sisterhood.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Goldstein; her parents, Louis and Gussie Frockt; and a brother, Bennett Frockt.

She is survived by her daughters, Cathy (James “Butch”)Horn of Mabank, TX and Karen (Stan Joseph) Litz of Cincinnati, OH; a brother, Manny Frockt of Lake Worth, FL; step-grandchildren, Lisa (Christian) Clay and Doug Horn;  one great-grandchild, Liam Clay; and her special “granddogs” Johnny Boy and Ranger and “grandcat” Madeline.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 6^th at Herman Meyer & Son with burial to follow in Adath Jeshurun Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 1:00 p.m.  Memorial gifts may be made to Keneseth Israel Congregation, 2531 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, KY 40205 or donor’s favorite charity.

25 October 2011 ~ 27 Tishri 5772

Anita (Nina) Goldberg, 76

Passed away peacefully at home October 25, 2011 after a yearlong valiant battle with cancer.

Born January 20, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois.  She was the daughter of the late Irving and Sarah (Weiser) Schneider.

She was a loving wife to Jack Goldberg who she met in Jr. High School at the age of 13. They were married in 1951.  She was 16 and he was 17.  They had more than 60 amazing years together. 

They have 5 children: Diane (Goldberg) Esrey (the late Thomas Esrey) of Louisville, Howard B. Goldberg (Sylvia) of Louisville, Steven David Goldberg (Lori Jill) of Louisville, Elise (Goldberg) Roberts (Edwin) of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Wayne Brent Goldberg (Jennifer) of Southlake, Texas.

She is survived by her beloved sisters and brothers: Marlene Weisberg (Mick Gannon) of Louisville, Dale Hyman (David) of Louisville, Chuck Schneider (Susan) of Louisville, and Sam Schneider (Martha) of Dothan, Alabama. 

Anita’s legacy lives on through her 13 grandchildren: Warren Sparks, Ilan Esrey, Melissa (Esrey) Manass, Tom Esrey Jr. (Lois), Corie Hartman (Brian), Erin Reesor (Kerry), Erich Ising (Linda), Sarah Sloan Goldberg, Jax Goldberg, Stephen Roberts, Zach Roberts, Noah Roberts, Alex Roberts, Jordan Irving Goldberg, Jayden Anita Goldberg, 13 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren. 

Nina was an incredible cook and owned and operated two Louisville Restaurants: SAC’S (Sam, Anita, Chuck Schneider) Food Avenue and Schneider’s Delicatessen. 

She loved to cook, bake and feeding people truly brought her joy.

She loved to travel and to fish – even though the big one always seemed to avoid the camera. You could even twist her arm on occasion and talk her into playing a penny slot – for hours on end. 

But at the end of the day, absolutely nothing brought her more joy than spending time with her family, friends and loved ones. 

The family would like to thank Helen Bass, a beloved life-long friend to Anita, and Diana Thompson a beloved long-term family friend and caregiver along with all of the caregivers that helped in the final weeks: Deanna Jenkins, Vera Harris, Gilda Talley, and Tanisha Bohler. 

Services will be held to honor Anita at Herman Meyer and Son, 1338 Ellison Avenue, Friday, October 28, 2011, with visitation starting at 11:30 a.m. and Funeral Service at 1:00 p.m. with burial to follow in The Temple Cemetery. 

Expressions of Sympathy may be made out to J. Graham Brown Cancer Research Center, and Kentucky Humane Society.                       

21 October 2011 ~ 23 Tishri 5772

Hilda Myers, 97

Died Friday, October 21, 2011 at Baptist Hospital East.  Born to Rachel and Nathan Bornkind in 1914, she was the go to person for all seven siblings, all of her life.  She worked as a tailor and a bookkeeper.  But most of all, she was a Mom.  She married Pete Myers when she was 25.  Hilda and Pete grew up and lived in Flint, MI until the early 1950's when the family moved to Grand Rapids, MI.  Pete had a Down Syndrome daughter, Tanya Dorene, when they married and raised her with the same love that she had for her own three children.  Bonnie is the oldest, then Leonard and the youngest, Jacklyn.  Only Bonnie and Leonard survive.

Leonard and Martha Myers of Houston; his son, Jeffery and his wife, Risa and their son, Adam; Bonnie and Allen Bloom of Louisville; her sons, N. Robert of Orlando and Steven and his wife, Paula of Atlanta and their children, Isaac and Rachel; Son-in-law, Allen Junas (Jacklyn's husband) and their daughter, Nicole and her husband, Marc Shoenberg, all living in Chicago.

Being one of seven children and being married to a man with seven siblings, Aunt Hilda was also the go to aunt for advise, for "will you make this for me?" and all other things.  She will be missed as much by her children as by her many nieces and nephews.  Hilda moved to Louisville seven years ago and enjoyed her years at Brownsboro Park, where she made many friends.

Graveside services will be 11am Tuesday, October 25th at Machpelah Cemetery, Flint, MI.  Memorial gifts may go to The Temple, 5101 U.S. Hwy 42, Louisville, KY  40241.

13 October 2011 ~ 15 Tishri 5772

Helene L. Zukof, 78

Died Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Jewish Hospital following an accident.

She was born in Champaign, IL to the late Rubin C. and Sophie M. Loeb.  She graduated from Taylorville (IL) High School and studied voice at the University of Illinois.  In 1953, she married Walter H. Zukof and moved to Louisville.  An avid fan of University of Louisville athletics, she often performed the national anthem at Cardinal basketball games in the 1970s and ‘80s.

She was a member of The Temple, Women of Reform Judaism, National Council of Jewish Women, Hadassah, Kentucky Academy of Family Physicians Foundation board of directors, Louisville-Jefferson County Human Relations Commission, and other civic organizations.  She also sang at the old Congregation B’rith Sholom, The Temple, and Congregation Adath Jeshurun, and was employed by the old Urban Renewal and Community Development Agency and by U of L’s Urban Studies Center.

 In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Walter H. Zukof; a brother-in-law, Dr. Martin Zukof; and a niece, Dr. Debra L. Zukof.

She is survived by a son, Alan; brother, Dr. Phillip M. Loeb (Donna), of Abbeville, LA; sister, Sharon Stone (Dr. Howard); and numerous nieces, nephews and “children and grandchildren of the heart.

Helene’s funeral will be held Sunday, Oct. 16, at 3 p.m. at Herman Meyer & Son Funeral Directors, 1338 Ellison Ave., with interment to follow at The Temple Cemetery.  Visitation before the funeral will begin at 2 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the J. Graham Brown Cancer Center or the donor’s charity of choice.

10 October 2011 ~ 12 Tishri 5772

Deborah S. Davidson, 56   

Died Monday, October 10, 2011 at her residence.  Debbie was born Thursday, July 7, 1955 in Louisville and was a teacher.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Williams Small; she is survived by her father, Murrel Small; her brother, Steve Small (Christine); a son, Eric Davidson and a granddaughter, Madeline Davidson.

Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 12^th at Adath Jeshurun Cemetery, 2926 Preston Hwy.  Herman Meyer & Son is in charge of arrangements.  Expressions of sympathy may go to Congregation Adath Jeshurun or Jewish Family & Career Services. 

9 October 2011 ~ 11 Tishri 5772

David M. Cohen, 53 

Died peacefully Sunday, October 9, 2011 at Golden Living Center in St. Matthews.  Born Monday, November 11, 1957 in El Paso, TX to Laura and Byron Cohen, he was a 1975 graduate of Waggener High School in Louisville, a graduate of Murray State University with a BS in Civil Engineering and a Veteran of the US Air Force, stationed in South Korea.

As a professional engineer, Dave was the project leader in numerous landmark bridges and infrastructure projects in Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and South Korea.

Dave was a talented bass guitarist who played and recorded in various bands in the Louisville area, in the 1970’s, including the band “Crosstown Traffic”.  He was also a master woodcrafter who designed, carved and fabricated numerous pieces of fine furniture and objects of art.

Dave is preceded in death by his beloved mother, Laura K. Cohen; he is survived by his father, Byron L. Cohen of Louisville; two brothers, James H. Cohen of Westlake, OH and Daniel E. Cohen of Fairfax, VA; his companion, Laurie Marx of Louisville; and his beloved German Shepherd “Max”.

7 October 2011 ~ 9 Tishri 5772

Frederick Bleicher, 54

Died October 7, 2011 at University of Louisville Hospital.  He was a graduate of Seneca High School, Owner and Operator of Tremendous Tree Trimmers.

He is survived by his parents, Myron and Libby Bleicher; a brother, Kevin Andrew (Carolyn) Bleicher of Bolder, CO.  He was a loving son and will be fondly remembered by his family and friends.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 9^th at Anshei Sfard Cemetery.  Expressions of sympathy may go to the Surgical ICU of University of Louisville Hospital.  

5 October 2011 ~ 7 Tishri 5772

Irvine R. Cohen, 90 

1 October 2011 ~ 3 Tishri 2011

Susan Webb, 43

Of Bowling Green, Kentucky, died on October 1, 2011. 

Funeral Service and scattering of cremains will be in California, on Sunday October 9, 2011.

30 September 2011 ~  2 Tishri 5772 

Harry L. Gradman,  68 

Of Bloomington, Indiana, formerly of Louisville, Kentucky was born on December 14, 1942, died unexpectedly at his home Friday, September 30, 2011.

Harry graduated from Miami University, Ohio, in 1946, and received his PhD from Indiana University in Linguistics in 1970. He was a Professor Emeritus of Second Language Studies, Indiana University, retiring in 2006. He was chair of the department from 1973 until his retirement in 2006. 

Professor Gradman was a researcher in the area of language testing and language proficiency. He directed numerous PhD theses, and served on many PhD committees. He was extremely active in international activities, and in 1996, received the John W. Ryan Distinguished contribution to International Program Award.

Among his many interests were railroads and rescue animals. He was Senior Conductor on the French Lick, West Baden, and Southern Railway in Southern Indiana, and was Director and Treasurer of the Indiana Railway Museum and Director of The Dubois County Railroad. He had several rescue dogs and cats who shared his home. 

Harry is survived by Marlin Howard, , sister, Carole Gradman Spielberg (Alec), nephews Jeff Spielberg (Jamey), Gregg Spielberg (Linda), great nephews and nieces, David, Nathan, Jacob, Klaire, and Katie, and many beloved pets. 

The funeral will be 2:00pm Wednesday, October 5, 2011, at Herman Meyer & Son, 1338 Ellison Avenue, Louisville, Ky. With Burial in Keneseth Israel Cemetery.  Visitation after 1:00pm  Wednesday. 

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be sent to French Lick, West Baden and Southern Railway Museum, or The Harry L. Gradman Fellowship Dept. of Second Language Studies, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana www.iub.edu/~dsls.

A Memorial Service will be held in Bloomington, Indiana at a place and date to be announced.  

27 September 2011 ~ 28  Elul 5772

Carmen B. Lipschutz, 96

Died on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at the Sunrise Senior Living Center.   She was born and grew up near Mammoth Cave, attended high school in Leitchfield and became a graduate of the University of Tennessee  School of  Nursing.  She married the late Sidney Lipschutz in 1942 in Louisville.  She was a member of  Congregation Adath Jeshurun and was made a Bat Mitzvah in 1976 at the age of 71.

She is survived by her two children, Charles Lipschutz (Karen)  and Zelda Gilbert (Paul), Sherman Oaks, CA; five grandchildren, Aimee Akerman (Doug), Julie Lipschutz, Rachel Ackerman (Matt), Adam Lipschutz (Stephanie) and Anna Gilbert; and six great-grandchildren.

The family extends a special thanks to her family of caregivers at Sunrise Senior Living Center for your warm and devoted care. 

Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Sunday, October 2^nd  at Herman Meyer & Son , 1338 Ellison Ave, with interment in The Temple Cemetery. Visitation  after 10:30 a.m. Sunday.  Expressions of sympathy may go to Congregation Adath Jeshurun, The Salvation Army and Hosparus of Louisville.

24 September 2011 ~ 25 Elul 5772

Robert Henry Zeman, 64

Died September 24, 2011. Bob was a devoted loving father and friend, and an avid cyclist. He derived great joy from his friends, family, food, and his many interests. His heart was as big as his appetite, and his many friends in the community were of great comfort and service in his last days. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. 

Bob graduated from Louisville Country Day and held B.S and J.D degrees from the University of Louisville. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Ann Cox Zeman, son Nicholas Zeman, daughter Alexis Zeman Prussack and her husband Roger, sister Josie Zeman and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He donated his body to the University of Louisville Medical School in honor of his father and grandfather, both physicians and alumni.

Memorial Service will be held Sunday, October 2, 2011, 2pm, and visitation 1pm. 

24 September 2011 ~ 25 Elul 5772

Adolph Horwitz, 94

Died peacefully Sept 24^th in the company of his beloved wife Marjory and devoted caregiver Lana Downey.  Adolph was born Feb 1, 1917 in St. Louis, MO, graduated from Washington University and Harvard Business School.  During most of WWII, Major Adolph Horwitz was director of the Air Force communications school at Yale University, accompanied by his bride Marjory, with whom he recently celebrated 69 years of marriage.  After the war, Adolph and Marjory settled in Toledo, OH where they raised their family and moved to Louisville in 1970 to work with brother-in-law Harry Rosen in commercial real estate.  Adolph is predeceased by his parents Louis A. and Ida Horwitz and his older brother Nathan.  He is survived by his loving wife, Marjory; brother Sydney Horwitz; daughters Carol (David) Neuberger and Jamie Horwitz; grandchildren, Lisa Neuberger Fernandez and Scott Neuberger; three great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held at The Temple, 5100 Brownsboro Rd, at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept 27^th.  The family asks that contributions in honor of Adolph be made to Hosparus, P.O. Box 35425, Louisville, KY  40232.  Arrangements are entrusted to Herman Meyer & Son Funeral Home. 

11 September 2011 ~ 12 Elul 5772

Zbarskaya, Fira, 99. Died September 8, 2011. 

Her Funeral service will be on Sunday September 11, 2011. Service beginning at 2:00pm and, Visitation after 1:00pm. 

9 September 2011 ~ 10 Elul 5772

Zegart, Esther Goldstein Strull, 84 

Died Wednesday, September 7, 2011. 

She was the co-owner of “Lad & Lassie” children’s store in Middletown, Ohio from 1955-1967. She was a retired administrative assistant to Rabbi Solomon Roodman at Anshei Sfard Congregation. 

She was a member of Congregation Adath Jeshurun, Jewish Community Center, Hadassah, and National Council of Jewish Women- Louisville Section. 

She is predeceased by her husbands Harold Strull and Leon Zegart and brother David Goldstein. 

She is survived by her son, Dr. William Marc Strull (Deborah) of San Rafael, California. Grandchildren, Rebecca and Ethan Strull. Sister-in-law Maxine Goldstein. 

Her funeral will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, September 9, 2011 at Herman Meyer & Son 1338 Ellison Avenue, with visitation after 1:00pm Friday. Burial will follow in Adath Jeshurun Cemetery. 

Expressions of Sympathy may be made to the Jewish Family and Career Services, and the Marin Food Bank at 75 Digital Drive, Novato, California 94949. 

6 September 2011 ~ 7 Elul 5772

Fannie Weitz, 100

Loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Saturday September 3, 2011 at her residence.

She was predeceased by her loving husband of 69 years, Ben Weitz, her parents Sam and Mary Baker, sister Elizabeth Schulman, brothers, Irvine and Harold Baker, and her son- in -law Dr. Mark Sexter. 

She is survived by her loving children, Sandra Tasman, Sharon Sexter, Edwin Weitz (Sara) of West Bloomfield, Michigan and Lynne Waxman (Burton) of Clarksville, Maryland, and was adored by 10 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. The entire family appreciates all of the loving care and friendship of Mattie Harwell.

She was a long time member of Congregation Adath Jeshurun, and was recognized as the oldest living graduate of Centre College. 

Her funeral will be held Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 1:30pm, Herman Meyer & Son 1338 Ellison Avenue, Burial to follow at Adath Jeshurun Cemetery. Visitation will begin after 12:30pm on Tuesday. 

Expressions of sympathy may be given to Mark S. Sexter, MD Fund, c/o the ALS Association of KY Chapter, 2807 Amsterdam   Road,Villa Hills, KY 41017, to be used for research and equipment loans to families who have ALS. 

6 September 2011 ~ 7 Elul 5772

Rosette Rosckes, 72 

Died September 2, 2011. She was born in Casablanca, Morocco. 

She attended the University of Nebraska, and Graduated from the University of Louisville with her Master’s Degree. She taught French at Assumption High School for 18 years. She was a member of Temple Shalom, and Watts.

She is predeceased by her parents, David & Therese Barhani, her infant daughter Deborah Rosckes, and her sister Maguy Abehscera. 

Survivors are her loving husband Albert Rosckes, her sons Daniel Rosckes(Renay) and Paul Rosckes(Amy). Her grandchildren: Lauryn and Paige Rosckes, her sisters, Annie Elharar( Israel), Sonia Ohnona(Maurice, Canada), Marionette Nucci(California), Etty Egozy(David,Israel), and Renee Ohana(Armand,France). 

Expressions of sympathy can made out to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund at; 14 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 1710 New York, NY 10122.

Services will be held at Herman Meyer & Son 1338 Ellison Ave, Tuesday at 11:00am, and visitation after 10:00am. Internment to follow in Cave Hill Cemetery.

4 September 2011 ~ 5 Elul 5772

Marian Greenberg Zonis, 95, she died on September 2, 2011. 

She was born in New Castle, Pa on September 25, 1915. 

She was the eldest of Samuel and Frida Wolfe's six daughters. She was an active Bridge-master and lifetime member of Hadassah, National Council of Jewish Women, and Tifereth Israel Synagogue & winner of numerous spelling bee’s- up to the last 3 month’s of her life! Of these accomplishments she was happy, however the family and it’s size she was most proud of. 

She was predeceased by her husbands Joseph Greenberg in 1968 and Albert Zonis in 1980. 

She is survived by her sons Philip M.(Susan), and Alan S.(Valerie) Greenberg. Her grandchildren are David(Michelle), Jeffrey(Tanya), Pete(Edy) Greenberg; Leslie(Dr. Michael Berkowitz); Evan, Adam(Deborah) and Lana Greenberg; Gina Greenberg Moeller(Paul). Her great-granchildren are Andres, Elliot, Ava Pearl, Gregory, Amanda, Ryan, Jake, Jack, Kate and Anna Greenberg; Zach, Noah and Aaron Berkowitz. Her sisters are Annabell Massave and Phyllis Regenstreich and numerous beloved nephews and nieces. A special debt of gratitude to her dear friends, Betty Smith, Hope Armstrong, and the "Sisters". 

A service will be held at Herman Meyer and Son Funeral Home 1338 Ellison Ave, Sunday, at 1:30pm, with visitation after 1:00pm. 

Graveside Services will be on Tuesday at 11:00am in New Castle, Pa at Tifereth Israel Cemetery.

1 September 2011 ~ 2 Elul 5772

Helene Millen Goldman, 83

Died September 1, 2011. 

She was a member of Keneseth Israel Congregation. She was predeceased by her husband, Herman Goldman of 55 years; and her sister, Harryette Levinstein. She is survived by her good and faithful friend, Billy and Jean Sheffield, and Marie and Leonard Rosenberg; special caregivers, Judith Hall and Linda Emerson. 

30 August 2011 ~ 30 Av 5771

Melva Pryweller Schottenstein

Died in Columbus, Ohio. She is formerly from Louisville. Her services will be held at Congregation Torat Emet on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 11:00am. 

24 August ~ 24 Av 5771

Arnold Switow, 80, died Monday, August 22, 2011.  He was the son of the late Fred T. and Miriam Bloom Switow.

Arnold was a proud graduate of Ohio State University, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Mu.  He went on to own and operate the Postal Color Corporation, which manufactured post cards for numerous businesses, including airports and hotels.  He also substitute in high schools and at the University of Louisville.  He lived a very full life and loved music and sports, especially the University of Louisville Cards. He was an avid golfer and a desired partner in his bridge games.

He was a member of Congregation Adath Jeshurun and a longtime member of Standard Country Club.

In addition to his parents, Arnold was preceded in death by his brother, Irwin B. Switow.

He leaves many loving family members to cherish his memory, including his wife Eunice Garry Switow; his daughter, Vickie Bronston Kaplan (Dan); sister-in-law Maxine Switow and her son, Mark (Tammie) and sister-in-law, Cecile Garry Parris.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2011 with visitation at 1:00 p.m.  Burial will follow in the Adath Jeshurun Cemetery.

Donations in his memory may be directed to Congregation Adath Jeshurun or the Home of the Innocents.

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26 August 2011

Rose Hunter, 98, died Monday, August 22, 2011.

Rose was a dedicated lifelong volunteer for numerous organizations, including the Red Cross, the Nazareth Home, Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, the Home for the Innocents and Meals on Wheels.

She was a member of St. Brigid Catholic Church.

Rose was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clinton G. Hunter and is survived by her daughter Glenda Embry (Kenneth) of Sugar Grove, IL; and son Clinton L. Hunter (Madonna) of Louisville; as well as 7 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

There will be a private family fathering on Friday, August 26, 2011.  A memorial mass will be held at a later date.

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21 August 2011 ~ 21 Av 5771

Herta Smith Beskin, born on September 3, 1927, in Reckendorf, Germany, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2011.  

Her family escaped Hitler's regime and fled to Cleveland, Ohio with her parents, Isidor and Jenny Smith.  Herta earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Ohio University where she met her future husband, Elliot Beskin.  She taught in Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio and later in Louisville at the Jewish Day School and Adath Jeshurun Pre-School.

Herta will always be remembered for her devotion to family and friends, immensely kind heart, adherence to Jewish beliefs and traditions, and sense of humor.  A day did not go by when she did not dote over her family or speak of her beloved husband, Elliot.

Herta was preceded in death by her husband; parents Isidor and Jenny Smith; brothers Milton and Walter Smith; and uncle, Gus Goldsmith.  Survivors include her children Carol Klein, Lynn Rozelman of Greensboro, NC and Lisa Harrelson of Tampa, FL; her grandchildren Jordan and Brandon Klein, Nicole Tolbert and Douglas Rozelman and Erika and Ethan George; her great-grandchildren Olivia and Brayden Tolbert; and Helene Banks, her best friend of 38 years.

Family members would like to thank the staff and residents of Brownsboro Park for providing Herta with a most comfortable and fulfilling life over the past eight years.

The funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 21, 2011 at the funeral home, with visitation beginning at 3:00 p.m. Burial will follow in the Adath Jeshurun Cemetery.

Donations may be made to the Adath Jeshurun Pre-School, the American Heart Association or donor's choice.

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17 August 2011 ~ 17 Av 5771

Harvey Jay Lerner, 48, died Tuesday, August 16, 2011 surrounded by loved ones at his mother's home in Prospect.  He was a resident of Southern California for the past 19 years.  Harvey graduated form Ballard High School in 1981 and went on to earn a degree in finance from the University of Louisville.  Harvey was a business owner, full of personality, who loved to enjoy life.  He was an avid sports fan and loved playing golf.  

Harvey is survived by his wife, Dendy Lerner; mother, Lillian Levy (Mrs. Bert); father, Barry Lerner (Pat); and brother, Bruce Lerner (Kim).  Harvey's friends were a major source of strength while on his cancer journey these past 11 months.  Harvey realized how blessed he was to have so many caring and dear friends in his life.

Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2011, with visitation beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Memorial gifts may be sent to either Gilda's Club Louisville or Hosparus of Louisville.

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11 August 2011 ~ 11 Av 5771

 Ronald H. “Ronnie” Michelson, 74, died Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at Baptist East Hospital after a long illness.

A Louisville native, Ronnie was an Army veteran and a former owner   of Mario’s Pizza and an employee of Papa Gino’s.  In addition, he spent many happy hours working at Gumer and Company Jewelers.  He was a member of Temple Shalom and was for many years in the B’nai B’rith Bowling League.

He was predeceased by his loving wife, Thelma .

Left behind to cherish his memory are his sons:  Dr. Glenn Michelson of San Francisco, CA and Richard (Tonya) Michelson of Louisville and grandchildren Chelsea and Shayna.

His funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, August 11, 2011 at the funeral home with visitation beginning at noon.  Burial will follow in Cave Hill Cemetery.

Contributions in his memory may be directed to Temple Shalom.

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28 July 2011 ~ 26 Tammuz 5771

Irvin Bernard Ginsburg, 87, died Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital.  Born February 11, 1924 in Louisville, he was the son of Harry and Celia (nee Fox) Ginsburg.  Irvin served in World War II as a medic under General Patton in the European theater.  Upon returning stateside, he completed his pharmacy degree and worked as a pharmacist for more than fifty years.  In addition to his career, he was a proud member of AZO and the Louisville Male High School Alumni Club.  

He married the love of his life, Leila Natkin, in 1949; standing by her side through sickness and health.  Survivors include Dr. Leslie Rowland (Dr. Michael), Edward Ginsburg (Barbara Jill), Sharon Kleinman (Michael) and Terry Ginsburg (Vickie) and his sister, Ruth Rubin (Sidney).  Irvin was the proud grandfather of eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  Preceding him in death were his wife, Leila, daughters Miriam and Melanie Ginsburg and his granddaughter, Cari Kleinman.

Services will take place at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 28, 2011 at the funeral home with visitation beginning at noon.  Interment will follow at Keneseth Israel Cemetery.  Family will receive visitors at the Glenview Condominiums, 5100 U.S. Highway 42, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Senior Adult Department at the Louisville Community Center, the Cari Kleinman Memorial Fund at Adath Jeshurun Synagogue or Temple Shalom.  

The family would like to than the staff at Sunrise Assisted Living  for the special love and care they provided him during the 18 months he resided there.  

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21 July 2011 ~ 19 Tammuz 5771

Bettye Tevis Wells Abramson, 87, passed away on July 19, 2011 at Jefferson Manor.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Shelly L. Abramson.
She is survived by her children, Leslie W. Abramson (Lisabeth);  Susan Abramson  Lancaster (Joe); and Wendy Abramson Gasser (Paul) and her grandchildren:  Benjamin (Steffanie), Anthony,  and Jeffrey Lancaster; Sam, Shel and Will Abramson, and Kimberly Elder (Josh), Jonathan and Michael Gasser.
Bettye was a proud graduate of Atherton Girls High School and the University of Louisville. She enjoyed bowling and golf, playing cards and mah jong, and being with her children and grandchildren. She was a world traveler and an avid U of L Cardinal fan, holding season basketball tickets for over 50 years. Bettye was a Docent Emeritus of the Speed Museum, a member of The Temple, Adath Jeshurun, the Standard Country Club and the Jewish Community Center.
The family expresses their sincere appreciation to the wonderful care givers at Jefferson Manor.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 21 at the Adath Jeshurun Cemetery on Preston Highway. Visitation will follow at The Temple at 5101 U. S. Highway 42 from 11:30-1:00 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made in Bettye’s honor to the Endowment Fund at The Temple, 5101  U.S. 42, Louisville, Ky. 40222.

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15 July 2011 ~ 13 Tammuz 5771

Hazel M. Klempner, 95, died Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at her residence.  Hazel was a Nebraska native, embracing Louisville with her husband, Harry, with whom she owned the Deluxe Food Mart at 945 S. Preston.  She was a member of Anshei Sfard and the Purity Chapter #116 of the Eastern Star.

Hazel was predeceased by her devoted husband, Harry, and is survived by her nephew, Eugene King (Rosemary), numerous great nephews and her dear friend, Maryann Carr.

Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, 15 July, 2011at the funeral home.  Burial will be in the Keneseth Israel Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the donor's favorite charity.

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13 July 2011 ~ 11 Tammuz 5771

Carl Sidney "Buddy" Merenbloom, 81, died Sunday, July 10, 2011.  

He was a World War II Army veteran and a retired pharmacist.  He was a member of The Temple, St. George Masonic Lodge #239 F&AM Scottish Rite, B'nai Brith and Alpha Zeta Omega Pharmaceutical Fraternity.

He was predeceased by his wife Selma; grandson, Jonathan; and daughter-in-law, Bev Merenbloom.

Buddy is survived by his sons:  Dr. Paul (Cynthia) and Bruce (Iryna) Merenbloom, Raleigh, NC; and grandsons:  Carson, Benjamin and Noah Merenbloom.

The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2011, graveside at The Temple Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to The Brain Injury Association of KY, 7410 Lagrange Road, Louisville, KY 40222, The Merenbloom B'nai Tzedek Fund at the Jewish Community Center of Louisville, or The Temple.

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11 July 2011 ~ 9 Tammuz 5771

Alice Rosenberg Weisenthal, 98, died Sunday, July 3, 2011 at the Presbyterian Home in Louisville.

She was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 11, 1913 and was a homemaker for many years.  She was a former member of Temple Shalom, Hadassah, the National Council of Jewish Women--Louisville section, and Mizarchi.

Alice was a gifted singer and golfer, graciously enlightening many weddings and social occasions and scoring a hole-in-one at Louisville's Standard Country Club.  She was a former pole vaulter for her school's track team as well.

She was predeceased by her first husband, Max Rosenberg.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Gary; daughter Marcia Gibbs of Las Vegas, Nevada; brother Milton Bell; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Her funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 11, 2011 at the funeral home, with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. Burial will take place in Cave Hill Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Temple Shalom, 4615 Lowe Rd., Louisville, KY 40220. 

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27 June 2011~25 Sivan 5771

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27 June 2011 ~ 25 Sivan 5771

Anne Addicks, formerly of Louisville, died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, June 21, 2001.

She is survived by Bonnie Schwarz, Ann Burns, Amy Aezen and Jack Miller.  She taught opera and German at the University of Pennsylvania, Bryn Mawr College, Rosemont College, Chestnut Hill College and the Academy of Vocal Arts.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 27, 2011 at Adath Jeshurun Cemetery, 2926 Preston Highway.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the donor's favorite charity.

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24 June 2011 ~ 22 Sivan 5771

Simon David, 90, of Louisville, died Monday, June 20, 2011.

He was born July 14, 1920 in Louisville to Stanley and Jenny David.

Simon graduated from Male High School in 1937 and went on to graduate from the University of Louisville Law School (Jefferson School).

He served in the US Army in both the European and Pacific theatres of World War II, then joined his mother in business at the David's Style Shop in Jeffersonville, Indiana.  After his retirement, he was a volunteer literacy tutor for 15 years with the Jefferson County Public School System.  He was a member of The Temple.

In addition to his beloved wife of 64 years, Emmy Kate Heyman David, Simon leaves his children:  Edwin H. David, Stanley J. David (Kimberlee) and Peggy J. David von Werdt (Nicolas); and four grandsons:  Graham and Benjamin David and Alexander and Benjamin von Werdt to cherish his memory.

His funeral will be held at noon on Friday, June 24, 2011 at the funeral home, with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m.  Burial will follow in The Temple Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to The Temple or to the donor's favorite charity.

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19 June 2011 ~ 17 Sivan 5771

Lois S. Slung, 83, died Friday, June 17, 2011 at her residence.

Lois was a native of Louisville and homemaker and wife to her beloved husband, Marvin.  She was a member of The Temple, the National Council of Jewish Women--Louisville section--and was past President both of the Women of Reform Judaism Sisterhood and the Glenview Association.

She was preceded in death by her son, Dr. Hilton Slung.

In addition to her devoted husband, Marvin, Lois is survived by her son, Larry Slung (Cathy); her daughter, Missy Allen (Jim); and two grandchildren:  Rebecca Allen and Barth Slung.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to her loving caregivers:  Donna, Kristin, Gilda, Deborah, Linda and Donna.

Her funeral will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 2011 at The Temple, 5101 Brownsboro Rd., with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Burial will follow in The Temple Cemetery.

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12 June 2011 ~ 10 Sivan 5771

Allan "Sonny" Samuel, 77, died Friday, June 10, 2011, surrounded by his family.

Sonny graduated from Male High School, where he was an athlete, playing both baseball and basketball.  He later graduated from Indiana University, and played baseball during his time there.  He was an officer in the Navy and flew jets.  Sonny worked for many years as a realtor.  He was a member of Adath Jeshurun, The Temple, and the Okolona Rotary Club.  He loved golf and his many golfing buddies, but the focus of his life was his devoted love of family.

Sonny is survived by his loving wife, Lottie; and by his children:  Dr. Steven Samuel (Joanie), Dr. Michael Samuel, and daughter, Lisa Levine.  He is also survived by his grandchildren:  Joshua, Taylor, Ashley, Matthew, Liza, Lily and Lucy Samuel and Andrew, Jamie, and Jennifer Levine.

His funeral will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 12, 2011, at the funeral home, with visitation beginning at 2:30 p.m.  Burial will follow in the Adath Jeshurun Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Lung Association.

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12 June 2011 ~ 10 Sivan 5771

Sol W.Schulman, 86, died Wednesday, June 8, 2011.

Sol, a native of Louisville, was the former owner and operator of the Alamo Plaza and Colony Court Motels.  He was a member of St. George Masonic Lodge, 239 F & AM, Scottish Rite, Kosair Temple, Anshei Sfard Congregation and B'nai B'rith, as well as a World War II Navy veteran.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ethel Schulman.

Sol is survived by his children Holly Haines (Alen Carrico), Sharon Gould (Ed) and Ileen Ping; 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

His funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, 2011, at the funeral home, with visitation beginning at noon.  Burial will follow in the Anshei Sfard Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Hosparus or the Crusade for Children.

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6 June 2011 ~ 4 Sivan 5771

Ira D. Klapper, 28, died Sunday, June 5, 2011, in Oldham County.

Services will take place in New York.

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