December 25 MANN – Henry. December 25, 2020. Husband of the late Lillian Mann and Judith Lisch; father of David (Lorrie) Mann, Douglas Mann and Marcy (Clayton) Mann; brother of the late Bernard and Harold Mann; brother-in-law of Sylvia Mann and the late Roslyn Mann; grandfather of Sarah (Isaac), Jenna, Elise (Devin) and Joseph (Rachel); great-grandfather of Emi and Lily. A Graveside Service will be privately held. Memorials may be made to the Jewish Center of Greater Buffalo or Hospice Foundation of WNY. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com December 23 ENGEL – Bernard of Tonawanda, NY on December 23, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Estelle Engel. Dear companion of many years to Gertrude Bacol. Devoted father of Marcella (Paul) Roberts and William (late Nancy) Engel. Loving grandfather of Elliott, Suzanne, Alyssa, Brandon and the late Chelsea. Cousin of Herman (late Beverly) Engel. A memorial service will be held at a later time post-Covid Pandemic. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. A Masonic Ritual will precede memorial service at a later time to be announced. ARRANGEMENTS BY AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, LLC. Family guest book at amherstmemorialchapel.com December 21 BAUM – Bruce, EdD. December 21, 2020. Beloved husband of Cynthia Siener-Baum; loving father of Ari (Abla) Baum, and Leah Baum; brother of Howard (Shelley) Baum; devoted grandfather of Nashyia Baum. A private graveside service will be held. To view service virtually, visit Mesnekoff Funeral Home’s Facebook page Wednesday 11 AM. Memorials may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom or SUNY College of Buffalo. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. Please link to our Facebook page and share your condolences online at mesnekoff.com December 18 KOREN – Berna (nee Gilden) December 18, 2020. Wife of Cyril Koren; mother of James (Irina) Koren of Charleston, SC, Barbara (Paul) Cencula of Gaithersburg, MD and Andrew (Elziebieta) Koren of Chicago, IL; sister of the late Avrom Gilden; grandmother of Stephanie, David (Elizabeth) and Kevin (Amanda) Cencula. A Zoom Memorial Service will be held Tuesday at 7 PM: ZOOM LINK Please visit shirshalombuffalo.org for the link. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or The Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Foundation. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com December 13 Berger, S. Edmund – Passed December 13, 2020. Beloved husband of Benis G Berger and the late Sultana Berger. Devoted father of Ruth (Rob) Goldston, Princeton, NJ; Daniel (Bethann Johnston) Berger, Atlanta, GA; Steven (Mary Anne) Chernoff, Lenexa, KS; and Debra(Larry Rubin) Chernoff. Loving grandfather of 9 grandchildren and 5 greatgrandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A private graveside service will be held at a day and time convenient for the family. The funeral for S. Edmund Berger will be on Zoom on Monday, December 21, 2020 at 11:00am: Zoom Link Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, LLC. In lieu of flowers those wishing may make donations to Holocaust Resource Center of Buffalo: http://www.hrcbuffalo.org/donate Family guest book at www.amherstmemorialchapel.com May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing. December 12 FINKELSTEIN – Alva (nee Simon) Age 98, of Amherst, NY. Wife of the late Nathan Finkelstein, passed away peacefully in Sarasota, Florida on December 12th. She leaves behind three children, Burt (Susan), Elaine (Andrew) Green and Mark (Marina Maulucci); beloved grandmother of Aaron (Wendy), Alison (Dee) and Jeremy Green, Joshua (MK Fogarty) and Leah; and great-grandmother of Noa and Lilah and Levi Gartman. Alva and her husband were founding members of Temple Sinai (now Congregation Shir Shalom). An avid bridge player, Alva was actively playing online until a few days before her death. Graveside services will be held at the convenience of her family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL LLC. Family guest book available online at www.amherstmemorialchapel.com A Zoom Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 16th at 11:00 AM. Zoom link: Funeral at 11:00 am Also, a Zoom Shiva will be held on Wednesday, December 16th at 7:00 PM. Zoom link: Shiva at 7:00pm November 27 MITTLEMAN – Ferne (nee Phillips) November 27, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Gordon Mittleman; loving mother of Dr. Daniel (Eva) Mittleman, Susan Zent and Jeri Mittleman; sister of Frances (Arnold) Cohen and the late Ronnie (late Bernard) Garshewitz; devoted grandmother of Dr. Michael Zent, Marissa, Alex, Jacob and David Mittleman; also survived by many loving relatives. A private Graveside Service will be held. To view service virtually, visit Mesnekoff Funeral Home’s Facebook page Monday, 11:30 AM. Donations in Ferne’s memory may be made to the Hospice Foundation of WNY or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com November 21 HOROWITZ, Myra M. -Star of David Emblem- of Williamsville, NY, on November 21, 2020. Beloved wife of Harvey A. Horowitz. Devoted mother of Deborah Lynne, Jeffrey, and Michael (Andrea) Horowitz. Loving grandmother of Sonia Rose, Rachel Hannah, Ariel Danielle and Miles Augustine Horowitz. Sister of the late Lorraine Dweck. Daughter of the late Louis and the late Frances Chertoff. Cousin of Hedy (Dennis) Fisher. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of her family In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Myra’s memory to Congregation Shir Shalom or Temple Beth Tzedek. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL LLC. Family guestbook available at www.amherstmemorialchapel.com November 5 MILLER – Ruth November 5, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Kenneth Miller; loving mother of Julie (Joel) White, Carol (James) Neal and Laurie Miller; sister of Rachel Singer and predeceased by one brother and three sisters. Bubbe of Kelley (James), Jason and Ethan. A Graveside Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials in Ruth’s memory may be made to shirshalombuffalo.org or Canterbury Woods, 705 Renaissance Dr., Williamsville, NY Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com October 5 ALK – MyraOctober 5, 2020. Wife of Herbert Falk; mother of Ethan (Anne), Jonathan (Barbara) and Ned (Jennifer) Falk; sister of Daniel Paget and the late Harriet Ritzer; grandmother of Brian, Karen, Ryan, Harrison, Erin, Jason and the late Andrew. A Service will be held at a later date. Memorials in Myra’s memory may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom and Camp Good Days & Special Times. Share condolences at www.mesnekoff.com. Arrangements byMESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. September 18 BLUESTONE – GraceSeptember 18, 2020, beloved wife of the late Walter Bluestone; mother of Judith Bluestone, Barbara Spinder and the late Richard Bluestone; grandmother of Jessica and Daniel. A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday at 10:30 AM at White Chapel Memorial Park, 3210 Niagara Falls Blvd., 14228. Due to NYS COVID Regulations, a maximum of 50 people will be allowed to attend. Memorials may be made to Buffalo Hadassah, Hospice Foundation or any first responders. Share condolences at www.mesnekoff.com. Arrangements by MESNEKOFFFUNERAL HOME. September 9 SNITZER, Clarice “Cis” Willig – on September 9, 2020, of Williamsville, NY. Wife of the late Israel Willig and the late Isadore Snitzer. Mother of Max Willig, Gail (Richard P. Radice) Willig-Smith, Robert (Judith) Snitzer, Dr. Elaine (Stan) Better, Dr. Joel (Suzanne) Snitzer, and Dr. Jack (Danielle) Snitzer. Grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Daughter of the late Max & Betty Brown, sister of the late Sherwood & Eleanore Brown, and the late Bernard & Sylvia Brown. Also survived by many cousins, nieces & nephews. Graveside service will be held on Sunday at 1:30 PM at Elmlawn Cemetery, Brighton Road Entrance (Meet at Shaarey Zedek Section II) The current state allowance is 50 people at the grave. FRIENDS ARE ASKED TO BE SOCIALLY DISTANT & WEAR FACE MASKS AT ALL TIMES. Arrangements are under the direction of AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL LLC. In lieu of flowers,donations to Congregation Shir Shalom C/O The Rabbi Discretionary Fund or The Foundation for Jewish Philantrophies. Family guest book at www.amherstmemorialchapel.com August 1 TOMBAK, WOLF – August 1, 2020- Holocaust Survivor at the age of 97. Beloved husband of the late Natalie Tombak and the late Betty Tombak. Father of Brian. Alan, and Howard (Danielle) Tombak. Step father of Mimi (Drew) Shapiro and Wendy (Gary) Potter. Grandfather of Avi and Natalie Tombak and Ilana and Renee Shapiro. Brother in law of David (Bonnie) Lilien of Toronto. Uncle of Amy (Atiq) Kamel and Tamara Lilien, Great uncle of Josephine Kamel. Funeral services were held at the convenience of his family. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in Wolf’s memory to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL LLC. June 30 SAKS – Mildred “Millie” June 30, 2020. Wife of the late Jack Saks; beloved mother of Terry Cohen; devoted grandmother of Alisa (Glenn) Cohen Barney; proud Gee Gee to Jonah and Eliana. A private Graveside service will be held. Memorials may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. Share online condolences at www.mesnekoff.com June 25 AXLEROD – Ruth S. June 25, 2020. Wife of the late Harold Axlerod and companion to the late Rabbi Donald Heskins; mother of the late Arthur Axlerod; sister of the late Judith Swerdloff. Also survived by loving cousins, nieces and nephews. Many thanks to the staff at Oxford Village for their loving care. Ruth taught piano and was the organist at the former Temple Sinai for 40 years. A private Graveside service will be held by the family. Memorials may be made to the Buffalo Philharmonic or Congregation Shir Shalom. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com June 15 ATLAS, Irving “Irv” – June 15, 2020 Beloved husband of the late Gloria Atlas. Devoted father of Craig (Karen), Randy (Mary Kay) and Keith (Debbie) Atlas. Loving grandfather of Doug (Ashlee) McLaughlin, Kari (Justin) George, Sofia Atlas. and great grandfather of Lucas Gray and Anthony McLaughlin, Jackson and Hunter George. Dear companion of Barbara Ginsberg. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Due to current Covid Pandemic, a private funeral service will be held by the family. In lieu of flowers donations in Irv’s memory to Meals on Wheels, Camp Good Days and Special Times or Congregation Shir Shalom. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL LLC.. Family guestbook at www.amherstmemorialchapel.com May 17 ORGANEK, Bernice (nee Rosenstein) – on May 17, 2020 Of Amherst,NY. Daughter of the late Anna and Morris Rosenstein. Beloved wife of the late Al Organek. Devoted mother of Carol (Cliff) MacDonald, Lori(Kim Benson), Leslie Okun and the late Michael A. Organek. Loving grandma of Jason and David MacDonald, Justin (Rose) and Steven Benson, Tyler and Ryan Okun. Great-grandma of Jacob Benson. Sister of the late Harry (Ruth) Rosenstein and Lee Strahs. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of her family. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Buffalo. Arrangements are being handled by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL LLC. Family guestbook available at www.amherstmemorialchapel.com March 24 BARISH – Donald March 24, 2020. Husband of Helene (Brockman) Barish; father of Suzanne Lavender, Deborah(Douglas) Barish- Casey and Bryan(Helen Serusa) Barish; father-in-law of the late Joy Barish; brother of the late Samuel and Frederik Barish; grandfather of William and Craig (Kristine) Barish; great-grandfather of Craig Jr., Nico and Julian. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Donald was a proud Naval Officer and past Commander of the Jewish War Veterans and a Mason at Perseverance Lodge #948. Memorials may be made to the Jewish War Veterans of America or Hospice Foundation of WNY. Share condolences at menekoff.com . Arrangements by Mesnekoff Funeral Home. May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing. February 21 BROOKS – Dorothea J. (nee Widger) February 21, 2020, born December 19, 1940, survived by loving family and friends. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC. Share condolences at www.mertzfh.com May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing. February 17 SCHREIBER – Irwin “Irv”February 17, 2020. Beloved husband of Ruth (nee Rosner) Schreiber; loving father of Bruce (Beth) and Ron (Sherry) Schreiber and Gail (Skylar) Weissman; brother of Donald, Robert (Joyce) and Norman (Sandy) Schreiber and the late Gertrude Rosen, William “Sonny” Schreiber, Florence “Tootsie” Wexler, Henry “Hank” and Edward Schreiber; devoted grandfather of Scott (Stephanie), Melissa, Evan (Anja), Aaron, Brittany, Taylor, Alexa and Daniel; also survived by many loving friends and family. A Funeral 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 the American Heart Association, the Buffalo Jewish Federation or Congregation Shir Shalom. Shiva will be Thursday 3-8 PM, minyan at 7 PM, and Friday 1-5 PM, minyan at 3 PM, at Ruth’s residence at 105 Wedgewood Drive in Williamsville. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing. January 7 WEINSTEIN – Lois (nee Miller) January 7, 2020. Beloved wife of Dr. Barry A. Weinstein; loving mother of Pamela (Andrew) Gewurz, Dr. Naomi (Matthew) Congleton, Tamara (Brett) Grosko, and Dr. Alisa F. Weinstein; daughter of the late Albert and Ruth Miller; devoted grandmother of Jacob, Rachel, and Zachary Gewurz, Addison and Austin Congleton, Devin and Lila Grosko. A Funeral Service will be held Friday 11 AM at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville 14221. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Shiva Friday 1-3:30 PM, Saturday 6-9 PM and Sunday 1-4 PM at Pam and Andy Gewurz’s residence, 253 Sherbrooke Avenue, no services. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing. |
Last Updated on 12/28/2020 by Marc Slonim