October 27
KAHN, Suzanne May 16, 1922 – October 27, 2026Age 104 & a proud Navy veteran. Wife of the late Leo Kahn and Sidney “Tim” Owsowitz; mother of Michael Owsowitz and Judy (Stuart Halpern) Owsowitz of Whitefish, MT; sister of the late Peggy Gunzburger Altman; grandmother of Chloe (Randy) Christiana and Corina Sheridan; great grandmother of Sofia, Amelia and Collins. Suzanne loved and was loved by everyone that knew her. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, November 2nd at 11AM at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville 14221. View live stream at shirshalombuffalo.org. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com
October 24
BOOKBINDER, Pearl D. (nee Gordon) Oct 24, 2026
Wife of the late Albert Bookbinder. Loving mother of David (Barrie), Michael (Patti), Mark (Maxine) and Paul (Sarah) Bookbinder. Devoted grandmother of Eric (Kim), Rachel, Elissa, Adam (Natalie), Lauren (Colin) Shevlin, and Jack (Lily) Bookbinder. Great-grandmother of Addison and Tristen Bookbinder, Elsie and Alice Shevlin, and Riley Bookbinder. Sister of the late Florence Sterman Schott and the late Charles Gordon.
Funeral services will be held on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2026, at 12 PM at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL LLC. 281 Dodge Road. Obituary Notice
Following the memorial service, the internment will be held at White Chapel Memorial Park, 3210 Niagara Falls Blvd.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Congregation Shir Shalom .
Shiva will be at 7:00 PM at 28 Carriage Hill Court, Buffalo, NY 14221. The service will be at 7:30 that night.
October 22
KAPROVE, Robert MD. of Williamsville, NY. Devoted husband of Judy Kaprove. Loving father to Sara (Josh)Penn, Alison Kaprove, and Matthew Kaprove. Cherished Zayde to Joel, Bethanie & Caroline Kaprove, and Chloe and David Penn. Loving brother of Alan Freedman, and the late Sheila Macoff and the late Lois Levy. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 10 AM from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL LLC. 281 Dodge Road. Interment will follow at Elmlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the National KIdney Foundation. A period of shiva will be observed at the home of Judy & Bob Kaprove (141 Hidden Ridge Common) from 6:45-9PM Monday Evening through Wednesday evening (Services at 7 PM), Tuesday & Wednesday from 2-4 PM.
October 11
BLUESTONE, Judith daughter of Walter and Grace Bluestone of blessed memory, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2026. Judith was predeceased by her mother, Grace Bluestone, z”l, her father, Walter Bluestone, z”l, and her brother, Richard Bluestone, z”l. A graveside funeral service will be held on October 15th at 1:00pm at White Chapel Memorial Park, 3210 Niagara Falls Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14228. Friends are asked to meet at the front gate at 12:45pm.
October 4
BARISH, Helene Mar 26, 1938 – Oct 4, 2026 Beloved wife of the late Donald Barish, loving mother Suzanne Lavender, Debi (Doug Casey) Barish and Bryan Barish; daughter of the late Edwin and Sophie Brockman; sister of Sandra (Herbert) Newman and the late Betteann Umof-Joseph, Doreer Gold and Phyllis Barish; devoted grandmother of William (Kim) and Craig (Kristine) Barish; great-grandmothe of Craig Jr., Nico, and Julian Barish. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, October 12 at 10:30 am at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst, NY 14051 In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Breast Cancer Research or Hospice Foundation of WNY. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com
July 19
HIRSCHORN, Babette (nee Oehlbert) of East Amherst, NY on July 19, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Mark G. Hirschorn. Devoted mother of Valerie (Jason) Frank and Daniel (Maria) Hirschorn. Loving grandmother of Ella, Serena, and Lex Frank, and Miranda and Andrew Hirschorn. Sister to the late Gerald (Judith) Oehlbert. Also survived by 1 niece & 3 nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, 2 PM at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville, NY, followed by burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials towww.YiddishBookCenter.org
Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL LLC.
Shiva: Thursday 6pm-8pm, with service at 7pm, and Friday 2pm-4pm at 132 Burbank, Amherst, NY 14226.
July 2
DOBOZIN, Alice
It is with great sadness that we inform you that Alice Dobozin, wife of the late Carlton Dobozin, z”l, has passed away.
Shiva will be observed Tuesday 6pm-8pm, service at 6pm, and Wednesday 2pm-4pm, and 6pm-8pm, at the home of Stephanie and Jon, 63 Dan Troy, Williamsville, NY 14221.
We send prayers and comfort to the family.
June 5
FREER, Jane
January 27, 1953 – June 5, 2026
Jane Freer of Amherst, NY, died peacefully at home under hospice care on June 5,
2026. She was born on January 27, 1953, in Long Island City, NY, to Norman and
Rasha Rosenthal. She is survived by her husband, Jack; her sons, Cameron and his
partner, Anna, and Ben and his wife, Sara; and her two grandchildren, Nikoh and
Sam. She was predeceased by her siblings, Mark and Ruth.
Jane was a special education teacher who worked for the Heritage Education
Program for many years before teaching in the Clarence Central School District.
She later worked for Erie 1 BOCES as a policy coordinator. She volunteered with
Hospice Buffalo, Amherst Meals on Wheels, and the Food Shuttle of WNY.
March 12
WISEMAN SPIVACK, Ruth
Jan 22, 1957 – Mar 12, 2026
Beloved wife of Randy Spivack; loving mother of Mitchell (Autumn) and Daniel Spivack, sister of Steven (Ronna) and Howard (Karen) Wiseman; grandmother of Hunter Nelle.
A Funeral Service will be held Monday at 11 AM at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville, NY 14221. View livestream at shirshalombuffalo.org. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo.
Shiva will be held Monday 7-9 PM, Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Randy’s residence at 68 Glen Meadow Drive, East Amherst, 14051. Minyans each evening at 7:30 PM. Arrangement by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, INC. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com
March 4
LEDRMAN, Geraldine S.
October 28, 1931 – March 4, 2026
Geraldine will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband, the late Dr. Alfred Lederman. Mother of Robert (Kathi) Lederman and the late Jan Ellen Ruderman; mother-in-law of Tom Ruderman; sister of the late Zetta Fradin and Myron “Mike” Silver; grandmother of Matthew (Betsy) Ruderman, Alyssa (Ross) Hager, Joli Rose Lederman and Mari Lederman. Known for her compassion and love, Geraldine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was an avid supporter of Camp Good Days, hosting an annual fashion show to help those battling childhood cancer. She will be remembered lovingly by the staff and students of the Continental Beauty School where she was longtime Director of Education. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Camp Good Days or Ronald McDonald House. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com
January 4
NITKA, Nancy nee Bernstein
February 8, 1947 – January 4, 2026
Loving mother of Jennifer (Jason) Perri and Lauren (Brian) Bates; sister of the late Karen (Robert) Monches; devoted grandmother of Jack, Dahlia, Lucas and Chloe; companion of Brian Maloney; aunt of Gary (Cassandra) Monches and Francine (Anthony) Delgado. Shiva will be held on Tuesday 4-6 PM at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst, NY 14051. Memorials may be made to SPCA of Erie County or The Alzheimer’s Association. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com.