| December 18 GROSS, Gretchen of Amherst, NY. Suddenly Passed on December 18, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Gross. Devoted step-mother of Debra (Dr. Kenneth M. Weiner) Gross-Weiner and Sandra (Wayne) Wolchok. Loving grandmother of Micki, Jordan and Kyle Weiner, Jessica (Nicolas) Dohy and Rebecca Wolchok. Aunt of Yale (Cassandra) Shaw, Charles Gross, and Susan Gross. Gross.Great grandmother of Easton and Emery Dohy. Sister of Craig( Rachele) Shaw. Sister-in-Law of Nancy Gross Dispenza. Due to the current pandemic, private funeral services will be held. Friends are invited to view the funeral via live-stream link at: http://player.cloud.wowza.com/hosted/txbfnbzk/player.html on Thursday at 1 PM. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers those wishing may make donations to the Park School, Jewish Community Center of Buffalo, Camp Centerland, or the Jewish Federation of Buffalo. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL. LLC. Family guestbook at www.amherstmemorialchapel.com November 29 BERMAN – Judith (nee Goldenberg) November 29, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Berman, M.D.; loving mother of Susan (Tony) Hammer, Alison (David) Rasnick and Todd (Kristen Shepherd) Berman; daughter of the late Isadore and Zelda Goldenberg; sister of the late Edwin Goldenberg; sister-in-law of Harriette Goldenberg; devoted grandmother of Eric (Lauren) Hammer, Alex (Paige), Will and Lucy Berman, Benjamin and Andrew Rasnick; great-grandmother of Lilah and Caroline Hammer. A graveside service will be held Thursday at 2 PM at White Chapel Memorial Park, 3210 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst 14228. Memorials may be made to Newbridge on the Charles, memory care, Dedham, MA, and Amherst Meals on Wheels. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. November 28 SIMON – Peter November 28, 2021. Husband of the late Barbara Simon; dear friend of Elaine Ablove; father of Rebecca (Christopher Agee) Simon and Jessica (Brendan) Murphy; brother of Harold (Nancy) Simon and the late David Simon; brother-in-law of Kim Landon; Papa of Eleanor and Lincoln Murphy and Sabine, Sidney and Julian Agee. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, 11 AM at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville 14221. Masks are required. There will not be any Shiva. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. November 6 SCHAKTMAN – Dorothy November 6, 2021. Wife of the late Henry Schaktman; loving mother of Meryl (Russell Schneck) Schaktman and Rabbi Peter Schaktman; sister of the late Evelyn Ehrlich and Lillian Ziff; also survived by many devoted nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday 12:30 PM at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst, 14051. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Braille Group of Buffalo, P.O. Box 342, Getzville, NY 14068. Share condolences and view livestream at mesnekoff.com October 27 BURWICK – Michael, Esq. October 27, 2021, beloved husband of Barbara R. Burwick. Loving father of Joe (Kelly) and Charlie (Kristen) Burwick. Brother of Robert Burwick. Devoted grandfather of Grace, Nathan, Max, Teddy and Ruth. A visitation was held Sunday, October 31, 2021 from 12 PM-2 PM. A Funeral Service was on Monday, 11 AM, at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst 14051. To share condolences, visit mesnekoff.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Leukemia Society givenow.lls.org Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 30 to Oct. 31, 2021. May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing. October 2 WEINMAN, D.D.S. – Dr. Mindy (nee Paticoff) October 2, 2021 The CSS community mourns the loss of Mindy Weinman. As a key Executive Team member, ritual chair, and former synagogue president, Mindy has been at the heart of all we have accomplished as a community. Our deepest condolences to her husband David, and daughters Amy and Sara. Wife of Dr. David Weinman. Loving mother of Amy (Chris) Napolitano and Sara Weinman. Sister of Gary (Harmony) and Kenneth (Melissa) Paticoff. Devoted grandmother of Giavanna, Christopher Jr., Colton, and Lila Napolitano. Also survived by nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, 11 AM, at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Dr., 14221. The service will be live-streamed via Boxcast on our website at shirshalombuffalo.org, at Facebook and YouTube. Masks are required, capacity regulations may apply. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom. Shiva will be held Wednesday and Thursday, 5-7 PM. Prayer Services at 6:30 PM, at the family’s residence back yard. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. Share condolences at www.mesnekoff.com. September 26 Doris Serota of Clarence, NY, passed Sept. 26, 2021 – Beloved wife of Harvey Serota. Devoted mother of David Serota and Sandra (Matthew) Stock. Loving grandmother of Rebecca and Katherine Stock. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. 281 Dodge Rd. Wednesday at 11:00AM. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers those wishing may make donations to Connect Life or Congregation Shir Shalom. Family guest book at www.amherstmemorialchapel.com July 29 PEARLMAN – Norma M. July 29, 2021. Beloved wife of George Pearlman; loving mother of Marcia (Paul) Pearlman Kramer and Debra (Dr. Simcha) Varon; daughter of the late Albert and Yetta Mandelkern; sister of the late Harvey Mandelkern; sister-in-law of Donna Mandelkern; grandmother of Julian and Ethan Kramer and Asher Nissim and Yehudit Ryna Varon. A Funeral Service will be held Sunday at 1 PM at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville, 14221. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hadassah, Congregation Shir Shalom or Hospice Foundation of WNY. July 26 BRODY – Barbara (Bambi). July 26. It is with great sadness that we inform you that Dr. Barbara “Bambii” Brody has passed away. The following article was in today’s Buffalo News as a Celebration of Life: “Age 71, of Oneonta, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021. She was born August 24, 1949 in Buffalo, the daughter of the late Bernard and Rochelle (Malinsky) Abelson. Barbara dropped out of high school at the age of 16. But realizing she needed to finish school she obtained her GED. She worked full-time and attended her first year at SUNY Buffalo at night and eventually earned her PhD in education. Following her graduation from the doctoral program at SUNY Buffalo, she was hired as a teacher of Acting and Theatre Arts by the Park School in Amherst, NY. Barbara was artistic and creative. As a hobby she took up clothing designing and was asked by many of her friends to make them the same outfits. She worked with many celebrities including Darren McGavin (who starred in the Equalizer TV series) helping them learn their lines. Congressman Jack Kemp appointed her to set up a program to help college dropouts to rejoin society and obtain their GED’s and helped them get accepted to college. Bambii (as her friends like to address her) was highly interested in gender equality in Academia and the workplace. She wrote a book, “Rachel Girl Power Running Against Bullying,” illustrated by Frankie Torres and published in 2010. This led to her speaking at many national conferences addressing the matter of bullying. Bambii also served as an Adjunct Professor at SUNY Buffalo. Barbara was a member of the Hays Society at SUNY Buffalo and Temple Beth El, Oneonta.Barbara is survived by her husband, Harvey Brody, Oneonta; one son; brother, Stevan and Lorie Abelson, Niskayuna; two nieces; as well as many friends and family in the Western New York and Toronto area. To send the family an online condolence please visit www.bookhoutfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the BOOKHOUT FUNERAL HOME, Oneonta.” July 24 PLESKOW – Lorraine July 24, 2021, beloved wife of the late Leonard Pleskow; loving mother of Eric (Lorie) Pleskow and Robin (David) Wiedemer; sister of Sonya Karp and the late Betty Cohen and Marlene Oppenheimer; devoted grandmother of Jason (Daniel), Jaimie (Dr. Eric), Dr. Jillian (Dr. Matthew), Alex, Renee’ (Christopher) and Ashley (Adrian); great-grandmother of Leya, Sasha, Sophie, Maxwell, James and Luke. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, 2 PM, at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst 14051. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Susan B. Komen Fund, Parkinson’s Foundation or the Leukemia Lymphoma Foundation. Share condolences and view livestream at mesnekoff.com. July 11 WEINSTEIN – Sara (nee DeBora) July 11, 2021, at 103 years old. Beloved wife of the late Herman Weinstein; loving mother of Richard (Bonita) Weinstein and the late Arnold Weinstein; mother-in-law of Shelly Weinstein; sister of the late Harold and Murry DeBora and Anita Rogow; grandmother of Luke, Marisa, Andrew, Jamison, Levi, and Lili; also survived by brother and sisters-in-law, nephews, and nieces. A Funeral Service will be held today at 11 AM at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst, NY 14051. Shiva will be Tuesday evening 7-9 PM with a prayer service at approximately 7 pm at the Weinstein residence, 105 Darwin Dr, Snyder, NY 14226. Memorials may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom. Share condolences and view livestream at mesnekoff.com July 2 TUBIN – Meyer “Mike”July 2, 2021. Husband of the late Doreen Tubin; special friend of the late Shirley Shalwitz; father of Jeffrey (Patty) Tubin and Adrianne (Elliot Weinstein) Tubin; brother of the late Harry and Jack Tubin, Dorothy Weingarten and Rose Miller; grandfather of Rachel (Ben) Kamlet,Adam (Chelsea) Tubin, Zachary (Anna- Maija) Weinstein and DanielleWeinstein; also survived by six great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service will beheld Tuesday, 10 AM, at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst, NY 14051. Masks are requested. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com June 9 COHEN – Barry R. Esq. June 9, 2021. Loving father of Samuel (Jesse Daniel) Cohen, and the late Max Cohen; son of Evelyn Cohen and the late Burton “Butch” Cohen; brother of Cheryl (Dr. Arthur) Orlick. A graveside service was held at Elmlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the SPCA of Erie Co. Shiva will be held Saturday 7-9 PM at the Orlick residence at 20 Ledge View Terrace, Williamsville 14221. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. Please share condolences at mesnekoff.com May 7 EPTER – Minnette R. “Mickey” May 7, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Epter; loving mother of Andrea (Hersh) Katz of Jerusalem, and Wendy (Denny) McGowan; predeceased by sister Lucille Morris; devoted grandmother of Dahna (Alon) Katz-Penn, Meital (Tom) Katz-Agmon, Elyse McGowan, and Kelly (Tim) Caito; great-grandmother of Alyssa and Anthony Caito and Tevelle Penn. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, May 10, 2021, 9:30 AM at Classic V. Banquet, 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst 14228, with a brunch to follow. COVID-19 regulations apply. Memorials may be made to the Hospice Foundation of WNY. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. Please share your condolences online at Mesnekoff.com May 4 LEFCOURT – Charles R. May 4, 2021. Beloved husband of Renata Lefcourt; loving father of Yvonne (Daniel Yacobush) Lefcourt, Suzanne L. Harris and the late Henry David Lefcourt; devoted grandfather of Blaine and Genevieve Harris and Samuel Lefcourt. A Graveside Service will be held Thursday, at 11 AM, at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, NY. Please assemble at 10:45 AM, at the Delaware and Delavan Gate. All COVID regulations will apply. To view the service virtually, visit Mesnekoff Funeral Home’s Facebook page. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com April 22 FRIEDFERTIG – Sandra L. (nee Borowski) April 21, 2021. Services held privately by the family. Donations may be made to the Family Justice Center or Niagara County SPCA. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, INC. March 31 DOBOZIN – Carlton Esq. Entered into rest on March 31, 2021. Beloved husband of Alice Dobozin; loving father of Jodi (Michael) Mansion, Jeffrey (Glenda) Dobozin, Paula Dobozin and Stephanie (Jonathan Brown) Dobozin; brother of Trina Cohen; also survived by seven grandchildren. Funeral Services will be private. To view service by live stream visit mesnekoff.com on Friday at 11 AM. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. Condolences at mesnekoff.com May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing. June 9 COHEN – Barry R. Esq. June 9, 2021. Loving father of Samuel (Jesse Daniel) Cohen, and the late Max Cohen; son of Evelyn Cohen and the late Burton “Butch” Cohen; brother of Cheryl (Dr. Arthur) Orlick. A graveside service was held at Elmlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the SPCA of Erie Co. Shiva will be held Saturday 7-9 PM at the Orlick residence at 20 Ledge View Terrace, Williamsville 14221. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. Please share condolences at mesnekoff.com May 7 EPTER – Minnette R. “Mickey” May 7, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Epter; loving mother of Andrea (Hersh) Katz of Jerusalem, and Wendy (Denny) McGowan; predeceased by sister Lucille Morris; devoted grandmother of Dahna (Alon) Katz-Penn, Meital (Tom) Katz-Agmon, Elyse McGowan, and Kelly (Tim) Caito; great-grandmother of Alyssa and Anthony Caito and Tevelle Penn. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, May 10, 2021, 9:30 AM at Classic V. Banquet, 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst 14228, with a brunch to follow. COVID-19 regulations apply. Memorials may be made to the Hospice Foundation of WNY. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. Please share your condolences online at Mesnekoff.com May 4 LEFCOURT – Charles R. May 4, 2021. Beloved husband of Renata Lefcourt; loving father of Yvonne (Daniel Yacobush) Lefcourt, Suzanne L. Harris and the late Henry David Lefcourt; devoted grandfather of Blaine and Genevieve Harris and Samuel Lefcourt. A Graveside Service will be held Thursday, at 11 AM, at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, NY. Please assemble at 10:45 AM, at the Delaware and Delavan Gate. All COVID regulations will apply. To view the service virtually, visit Mesnekoff Funeral Home’s Facebook page. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com April 22 FRIEDFERTIG – Sandra L. (nee Borowski) April 21, 2021. Services held privately by the family. Donations may be made to the Family Justice Center or Niagara County SPCA. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, INC. March 31 DOBOZIN – Carlton Esq. Entered into rest on March 31, 2021. Beloved husband of Alice Dobozin; loving father of Jodi (Michael) Mansion, Jeffrey (Glenda) Dobozin, Paula Dobozin and Stephanie (Jonathan Brown) Dobozin; brother of Trina Cohen; also survived by seven grandchildren. Funeral Services will be private. To view service by live stream visit mesnekoff.com on Friday at 11 AM. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. Condolences at mesnekoff.com May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing. |