December 12
GOLDSTEIN, Marianne (nee Nellhaus) on December 21, 2019
Beloved wife of the late Norman B Goldstein. Devoted mother of Marc Goldstein and Daniel Goldstein; loving grandmother of Andrea and Gilad Goldstein.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 22nd at 10 AM at
AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL LLC, 281 Dodge Road, Getzville.
No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to Congregation Shir Shalom or the Holocaust Resource Center of Buffalo at www.hrcbuffalo.org/marianne-goldstein.
Family guestbook at www.amherstmemorialchapel.com
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
October 15
DAVIS, Mary Lou (nee Cohn) on October 15, 2019. of Williamsville,NY,. Beloved mother of Susan Davis, Katherine (Shawn) Frier, and the late Michael P. Davis. Devoted grandmother of Kevin M. Frier. Sister of Jean (Richard) Becker, and the late JoAnne Cohn, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will held Thursday at 1:00 PM from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL LLC. 281 Dodge Rd. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to the Jewish Discovery Center.Please share condolences at www.amherstmemorialchapel.com
Shiva will be observed Thursday, October 17th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the home of Kathie and Shawn Frier, 154 San Fernando Lane, E. Amherst, NY 14051. There will be no shiva service.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
October 8
MITTLEMAN – Dr. Gordon October 8, 2019. Beloved husband of Ferne Mittleman; loving father of Dr. Daniel (Eva) Mittleman, Susan Zent and Jeri Mittleman; brother of Sharon K. Mittleman and Maury (Jan) Mittleman; devoted grandfather of Dr. Michael Zent, Marissa, Alex, Kuba and David Mittleman; cousin to Natalie Miller and Eileen Haber. A Funeral Service will be held Thursday 1 PM at MESNEKOFF FUENRAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst 14051. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation of WNY. The family will be receiving friends Thursday 3-5 PM at The Amberleigh Apartments. Share condolences and live stream at mesnekoff.com
October 8
SOLENDER – Susan “Suzie” Rivo October 8, 2019. Beloved wife of 51 years to
Peter Solender; loving mother of Lisa (Jack) Flick and Max (Gretchen) Solender; sister of the late Edgar C. Rivo; devoted grandmother of Jennifer and Rachel Flick, Eric and Sarah Solender. Suzie was active in B’nai Brith, Amherst Chamber of Commerce, and past President of many PTAs in the Williamsville School District. A Funeral Service will be held Friday 2 PM at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville 14221. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom, c/o The Dr. Max, Jeannette and Edgar Rivo Memorial Fund, or rettsyndrome.org. Shiva 7-9 pm on Saturday night service at 7:30, 1-3 on Sunday, 2 pm service, the address is 48 Foxpoint West Share condolences at mesnekoff.com. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME.
October 1
SOLOMONS – Evelyn M. (103 1/2) of Ossining, New York passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019.One of the founders of Temple Beth Am, she was a Past President of the Sisterhood, a former member of the choir, On the Rabbi Search Commitees, Temple Beth Am Caterer for events and many of the other committees for years.She was widowed 3 times and was a partner with Samuel Arnovitz for 35 years who is now deceased.Evelyn’s husbands who predeceased her were Lee Singer, Monroe (Bud) Edelman, and Alvin Solomons. Her son, Stuart Singer also predeceased her. He was the first Bar Mitzvah of Temple Beth Am and in the first Confirmation class.Evelyn is survived by her daughter Gail Singer Ruhlman,her son-in-law Robert ( Rudy) Ruhlman,Her daughter-in-law, Angelica Singer, her Granddaughters, Amy Ruhlman Diamond, son-in-law Paul Geoffrey Diamond, Alison Singer and Lora Elizabeth Ann Singer. She is survived by her great-great grandchildren Zachary Diamond, Luke Diamond and Citrine Chavez.
September 29
SPEIER – Eric Scott Of Amherst, NY on September 29, 2019. Beloved son of Clarice (Ceasy) and the late Alfred Speier; father of Adam; brother of Robin (Marc) Adel, David (Jennifer) Speier, and Jody Dietz; beloved uncle of Kimberly (Brandon) Bratek, Rachel Adel, Jared and Eli Dietz; also survived by countless friends and family. Eric was an avid Buffalo Sports fan as well as a fan of the NY Yankees, Cincinnati Reds, and Michigan Wolverines. Eric had a passion for music which was evident in his vast music collection, and attendance at hundreds of concerts during his lifetime. A memorial service will be held at a time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the American Kidney Fund. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, LLC.
August 10
LESSER – Sean R. August 10, 2019, Beloved wife of Richard Lesser; loving mother of Leah (David) Bellomo and Daniel Lesser; daughter of the late Leonard “Lynn” and Lillian Snyder; sister of Jody (Maximiano) Valdes and Cantor Eric Snyder; devoted grandmother of Samara, Jayden, Leiland and Kai; stepdaughter of Barbara Snyder; aunt of Uriel Snyder. A Funeral Service will be held Monday, 10 AM at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville 14221. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice Foundation of WNY or the Alzheimer’s Association. Shiva will be held Monday through Wednesday, 5-8 PM at Leah and David’s residence, 1635 New Road, Amherst. Condolences may be made at mesnekoff.com Arrangements by mesnekoff Funeral Home
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
June 11
PATICOFF, Lila (née Leshaw) of Delray Beach, FL (formerly of Dix Hills, NY) died on June 11, 2019. Lila was born on June 1, 1930. Beloved wife of Henry Paticoff, adored mother of Mindy (David Weinman), Gary (Harmony) Paticoff, Kenneth (Melissa) Paticoff, loving grandmother of Amy (Chris Napolitano), Sara Weinman, Megan (Ryan Burch), Mollie Paticoff, Kyra, Logan & Cole Paticoff, cherished great grandmother of Gia, CJ & Colton Napolitano.
Funeral services were held on June 16, 2019 at New Montefiore cemetery on Long Island.
Please consider memorials in Lila’s memory to the American Heart Association, the Diabetes Association or a charity of your choice.
There will be a memorial service from 7-9 PM on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the home of Mindy & David Weinman, 60 Forestglen Drive, Williamsville.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
June 2, 2019
MARCUS – Jacqueline June 2, 2019; loving companion to Herman Engel; cherished mother of Deborah Siegel of Seattle, WA and J.D. (Alexandra) Siegel of Brooklyn, NY; sister of Theodore (Debora), Arnold (Patriss) and Steven (Jeanne) Schlissel; devoted grandmother of Olivia, Echo and Wylie.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, 11 AM at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville 14221.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom.
A reception will follow the service.
Share your condolences at mesnekoff.com Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
May 14, 2019
WOLPIN – Charlotte “Shonny” May 14, 2019. Wife of Martin Wolpin; mother of Amy (Barry Rothenberg) Wolpin, Kenneth (Joyce) Wolpin, and Gloria
Reisweber; sister of Barnett (Mim) Berliner and the late Saul Berliner, Reba Feld and Yetta Samuels; grandmother of Janell (Shawn), Sam, Lauren (Ben),
Bruce (Audrey), Ariel, Harrison (Kim), and Jared; great-grandmother of Calvin, Bennett, Mae Charlotte, and Agnes.
A Funeral Service will be held Friday 11 AM at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst 14051. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com. Shiva will be held Saturday 6:30-9 PM, with a Prayer Service at 7:30 PM at Canterbury Woods, Williamsville.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
May 4, 2019
GAFTER – Gary May 4, 2019. Beloved husband of Joyce Gafter; loving father of Dawn (Keith) Birzon, Robin (Jeffrey) Glat and Lisa (Michael) Stern; brother of Dennis Gafter; devoted grandfather of Eric (Alana), Justin, Dylan, Marissa, Brian, Chandler, Jared and Ariel. A Funeral Service will be held Monday, 12 noon at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst 14051. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Parkinson’s Association of WNY or Beechwood Continuing Care. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com. Shiva will be Monday 6:30-8:30 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 6:30-8:30 PM. Prayer services each evening at 7 PM at Dawn and Keith’s residence.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
April 18, 2019
SPIEGLER – Dr. Robert April 18, 2019. Husband of Carol Spiegler; father of Eric (Anita) Spiegler, Louise (Richard) Moore and Dr. Peter (Elayne) Spiegler; brother of the late Rhoda Levine; grandfather of Levi and Joseph Moore, Shari, Rachel and Jacquelyn Spiegler.
Funeral Services Monday, 11 AM, at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst 14051.
There will not be a Shiva.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom or a charity of your choice.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
April 4, 2019
KUSHNER, Ralph L. Born October 22, 1941 and passed on April 4, 2019., of East Amherst, NY. Beloved husband of Gail Kushner. Dearest father of Susan Wolfson and Amy Kushner. Loving grandfather of Ben and Evan Wolfson. Dear brother of Norma Cohen, also survived by many nieces, nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday 11:00 AM at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL LLC. 281 Dodge Road; Getzville.
Shiva will be Sun & Mon 7-9 PM at 12 Rolling Meadow Lane, East Amherst. Services will be at 7:30.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Congregation Shir Shalom, Jewish Community Center of Buffalo, or Food Bank of WNY.
Family guestbook available at www.amherstmemorialchapel.com
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
March 17, 2019
GOLDSTEIN – Marion (nee Zucker) Marion Zucker Goldstein was born in Berlin, Germany April 30, 1932, to Julian and Gertrude Zucker. She was in the Netherlands in hiding during the Nazi occupation. She came with her parents and sister to the United States in 1946. She completed high school at Forest Hills High School, college at Queens College, masters from the University of Illinois and was one of three women in the first graduating class of Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed her psychiatric residency at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic and had a successful career in Pittsburgh in both private practice and community mental health. She moved to Buffalo for a position on the faculty SUNY Buffalo as a geriatric psychiatrist and was a pioneer in the field, practicing, training and mentoring the first generation of board certified Geriatric psychiatrists. She was made a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and served as president of the American Women Psychiatrists. She is survived by her daughters Lillian Schapiro and Naomi Goldstein, three granddaughters Ruth, Rebecca and Sarah Schapiro, son-in-law Robert Schapiro and niece Deborah Franklin and her son Edward. A graveside service will be held 2 PM on Tuesday, March 19, at Linden Hills Cemetery. Arrangements by DRESSLER’S JEWISH FUNERAL CARE, 770-451-4999.
There will be a Memorial Service at Congregation Shir Shalom on Thursday, March 21st at 10:00am.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
February 15, 2019
RAIKEN – Gilda February 15, 2019. Wife of the late Jerry Raiken; loving mother of Dr. Deborah (Charles Korn) Raiken, Hannah (Dr. Robert Schulman) Raiken-Schulman, and the late Mariam Raiken-Kolb; mother-in-law of Roger Kolb; sister of Dr. Irving (Barbara) Bachner and the late Rita Shawn; devoted grandmother of Dr. Elana (Daniel), Ariella, Gwen, and Anya.
Funeral services Monday, 11 AM at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst, NY 14051.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Congregation Shir-Shalom or the Hospice Foundation of WNY.
Shiva will be on Monday and Tuesday at 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the home of Chuck Korn and Deborah Raiken (15 Loch Lee, Williamsville, 14221). Services will be at 7:00 p.m.
Share condolences at mesnekoff.com.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
February 15, 2019
MINDELL – Eugene R. M.D. February 15, 2019, beloved husband of the late June Mindell; loving father of David PhD. (Diane) Mindell, Douglas (Margery) Mindell and the late Barbara and Ruth Mindell; brother of Audrey Rubin and the late Marvin and
Howard Mindell; grandfather of Loren Mindell, Ilana (Tim) LaComb and Andrew Mindell.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday, February 25th, at 11 AM at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville, 14221.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to SUNY Buffalo Dept. of Orthopaedics.
Share condolences at mesnekoff.com
Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
January 14, 2019
PORTIN – Rhoda, beloved wife of the late Dr. Bertram A. Portin; loving mother of Robert (Susan), Susan and Mark Portin; devoted grandmother of Zachary (Dr. Elizabeth), Alexander, Emma (Tomer), Cody and Joshua Portin.
Funeral Services Thursday, January 17th, 1 PM at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst 14051. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice Foundation of WNY. Shiva will be held Thursday, 7-9 PM and Friday 2-5 PM at Rhoda’s residence, 50 Stonecroft Lane, Buffalo, NY 14226. No prayer services will be held at the house. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
Last Updated on 12/27/2019 by Marc Slonim