December 24
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December 21
MURRAY KREBS On Friday, December 21, 2018. Murray Krebs, beloved husband of Charlotte. Loving father and father-in-law of Barry and Sharon, Jeffrey and Bonnie, and Cindy and Mike Powers. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Len and Gail Krebs. Devoted grandfather of Ethan, and Jared.
At Benjamin’s Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Sunday, December 23,2018, at 1:00 p.m.
Interment Beth Tzedec Memorial Park. Shiva 286 Sandringham Drive.
Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1-888-939-3333.
Published in The Globe and Mail from Dec. 22 to Dec. 26, 2018
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December 21
Ruth Leah Harris Schechter Collins COLUMBIA
Ruth Leah Harris Schechter Collins, aged 98, died in Columbia, SC on Friday, December 21, 2018. Born in Highland Park, NJ, on September 4, 1920, Ruth was the daughter of the late David Harris and Bessie Hand Harris.
After graduating from high school, Ruth studied nursing and received her R.N. degree. She proudly served as a US Army nurse in India from 1942 to 1945. After the war, she attended Teachers College, Columbia University. She married Victor Schechter in 1948 and had three children but was widowed at 38 years of age. Ruth moved with her children to Western NY, where she met and married her second husband, the late Henry Collins.
Ruth is survived by her children, Sara Ann Schechter-Schoeman (Robert Jesselson) of Columbia, Jonathan Schechter of Ortonville, MI, Lauren Rimon (Avner) of Kibbutz Kfar Blum, Israel; and her devoted friend, Mary Catherine Cordaro of Buffalo, NY. Ruth is also survived by five grand-children, Miriam Schoeman, Dmitri Schoeman, Ilan Rimon, Ayla Rimon, Nurit Rimon; seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Ruth is preceded in death by a sister, Eleanor Harris Selly, and her step-son, Matthew Schechter.
A graveside service will be held 12 o’clock, Sunday, December 23rd, at Whaley Street Cemetery with Rabbi Jonathan Case officiating. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
The family wishes to thank the Palmettos at Parklane, which was Ruth’s home for the last eight months.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Beth Shalom Synagogue, 5827 North Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29206 or to the charity of your choice.
Memories and condolences may be shared at ShivesFuneralHome.com
November 19
Franc N. Stern, 84, of Fairmont, passed away on Monday (Nov. 19, 2018) at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, surrounded by family after a short illness. He was born July 8, 1934 in Weston, a son of the late Jacob Herbert and Clara Schwartz Stern. Franc is survived by his wife of 62 years, Leah Levine Stern.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Mont (Judith) and Michael (Lisa); grandchildren, Lois (Zach) Rosenbloom, Eliot (Sarah) Stern of Buffalo, New York, Jared Stern of Fairmont and Ariel Stern of Fairmont; a brother, N. David Stern (Betty) of Charleston.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Abraham in 1960.
Franc owned and operated Mont Levine, Inc. in Fairmont. He spent his life helping others, having been involved in community organizations such as the Fairmont Jaycees and numerous other organizations. He was a founding member of the WVU Alumni Band.
The family requests memorial contributions be made in Franc’s memory to the Stern/Levine Scholarship Fund c/o Fairmont State University Foundation, 1300 Locust Ave., Fairmont, WV 26554.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today and from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Ford Funeral Home, 201 Columbia St., Fairmont, WV 26554. The funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. A committal service will follow at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens in Westover. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fordfuneralhomes.com.
Mont Stern and family will hold shiva at their house on Sunday night at 7:00pm at 185 Halston Parkway, East Amherst, NY 14051.
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September 7
BROGADIR – Barbara September 7, 2018, wife of the late Dr. Philip Brogadir; mother of Laura Yellen and Daniel (Kaylee) Brogadir; predeceased by two brothers; grandmother of Adam (Arin Dandes) Yellen, Benjamin and Samuel Brogadir.
Funeral Services Wednesday 12:30 PM at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst , NY 14051.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to wned.org (click donate – classical radio) or the Jewish Repertory Theatre of WNY.
The family will be receiving friends Wednesday following the interment at 2330 Maple Rd., Williamsville, NY 14221 for a reception.
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August 24
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August 17
SILVERBERG – Lee Ann (nee Perlstein) August 16, 2018; wife of the late Donald M. Silverberg; mother of Brett (Sheryl) Silverberg, Janet (Foster) Dale and Karen (James) Sullivan; sister of Lawrence (Brenda) Perlstein; grandmother of Scott (Dana) and Rachel Silverberg, Jonathan and Alexander Dale and Parker Sullivan. Funeral Services Sunday, 10 AM, at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME
July 31
BROGADIR – Dr. Philip July 31, 2018. Husband of Barbara Brogadir; father of Laura Brogadir Yellen and Daniel (Kaylee) Brogadir; brotherof the late William Brogadir; grandfather of Adam (Arin Dandes) Yellen, Benjamin and Samuel Brogadir. Funeral Services Friday 10:30 AM at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst, 14051. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Center for Inquiry – CFIWNY.ORG, or Congregation Shir Shalom. The family will be receiving friends Friday following the interment until 4PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM with a prayer service at 7PM at Amberleigh, 2330 Maple Rd., 14221. Please share condolences at mesnekoff.com
July 18
KUSHNER – Lillian (nee Main) Age 98. July 18, 2018. Wife of the late Abraham Kushner; loving mother of James (Veronica) Kushner; sister of Ronald Main; and predeceased by 6 sisters and 2 brothers; devoted grandmother of Zachary Kushner and Kimberley (Thomas Cook) Kushner. Funeral Services Monday 11 am at the MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst 14051. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom or Hospice Foundation of WNY. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com
July 14
RUSLANDER – Harold L. July 14, 2018. Former husband of Ellyn Bagley and the late Lois Ruslander; devoted father of Nancy Haas, Ruth (Peter) Szanto and Harold Ruslander Jr.; stepfather of Dennis (Heidi) Makowski; brother of Jane Ruslander; loving grandfather of Joshua (Margie) Haas, Elena (Alfredo Mendez-Saldana) Haas, Stefan (Elizaveta) Szanto, Sofia and Naomi Szanto and Janelle Ruslander. Funeral Services Friday 10AM at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst, 14051. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Buffalo Rotary Foundation. Please share condolences at mesnekoff.com
June 19
BERG, Rose G. (STAR OF DAVID EMBLEM) – June 19, 2018 of Clarence, NY -Beloved wife of the late Joselyn J. “Josh” Berg. Loving mother of Joyce L. Berg, of Moultrie, GA, Michael N. (Arlene “Jackie”) Berg, Jan K. (Lynne) Berg and Marcy D.(Jerry) Kaufman of Atlanta, GA. Grandmother of Shaina M. and Melaine A. (Keith) Benator and Steven A. (finance Ashley Williams) Berg. Great grandmother of Jordan Grace Benator. Services were held at the convenience of her family. Friends are invited to a Celebration of Rose’s life, Saturday Evening at Congregation Shir Shalom 4660 Sheridan Drive. Williamsville, NY 14221 from 7-9 PM. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers those wishing may make donations in her memory to Congregation Shir Shalom or Brothers of Mercy. Arrangements entrusted to AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL LLC.
June 13
PLESKOW – Carol June 13, 2018. Wife of the late Dr. Maurice Pleskow; sister-in-law of Lorraine and Barbara Pleskow; sister of the late Rene Levy.
Graveside service today, Thursday, 2 PM at White Chapel Memorial Park, 3210 Niagara Falls Blvd., W. Amherst 14228.
Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME.
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June 2
BIRZON – Gerald “Jerry” June 2, 2018, beloved husband of Gloria Birzon; loving father of Kim (Michael) Spar, Michele (Alan) Scheff, Kathy Kule and Keith (Dawn) Birzon and the late Marci Birzon; brother of the late Sidney, Ralph and Irving Birzon; also survived by ten devoted grandchildren; brother-in-law of Sandy and Selma Birzon and Harvey (Roz) Podolsky.
Funeral services Monday 1 PM at Temple Beth Tzedek, 621 Getzville Rd., Amherst 14226.
Shiva Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 7-9 PM at Gloria’s residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Temple Beth Tzedek or a charity of your choice.
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June 1
HEITNER, Lorraine APRIL 30, 1928 – JUNE 1, 2018
Lorriane Heitner, 90 of Peabody and formerly of Chelsea and Revere passed peacefully on Friday at Beverly Hospital. She was the beloved wife of William Heitner. Born in Chelsea, MA, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Rose (Goldman) Luster. Lorraine worked for a brief time as an accountant.
In addition to her husband William, those left to cherish her memory are her son, Barry Heitner and his wife Connie of East Amherst, NY; her daughter Donna Heitner of Peabody. Grandsons Holden Heitner and his wife Sarah and Connor Heitner. Her sister Lorie Finer and her husband Bernard of Peabody.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 9:00am in Stanetsky Hymanson Memorial Chapel, 10 Vinnin St, Salem, MA.
Burial will be in the Jewish Community Center Cemetery, Danvers, MA. Memorial
Contributions may be made to Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, 165 Captain’s Row, Chelsea, MA 02150.
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May 30
Capone, Mary
It is with great sadness that we inform you that Mary Capone has passed away.
We send prayers and comfort to the family.
Mary passed away peacefully early morning May 30th surrounded by many of her family.
A memorial is being planned in the next few weeks. We will send additional information when the memorial information is set.
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April 28
LEBERMAN, Ida Zatz of Albany, N.Y. died surrounded by her loving family on April 28, 2018. Born in Brooklyn on September 8, 1925, Ida was the daughter of the late Isadore Zatz and Ethel Graboff Zatz. Ida was a graduate of the Philip Schuyler High School in Albany and was a member of Temple Israel and Congregation Beth Abraham Jacob in Albany.
Ida had been employed in the accounts receivable and purchasing department at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany for 29 years. Ida was predeceased by her loving husband, Solomon Leberman.
Ida was the mother of Elliot (Carol) Leberman of Albany, Sharon (Dr. Michael) Willen of Slingerlands, Jay Leberman of Jerusalem and Aviva Leberman of Jerusalem. She left behind eight cherished grandchildren, Beth (Jason) Levine, Ian (Melanie) Leberman, Dr. Aaron (Alana) Willen, Jessica Willen, Hemi (Moran) Leberman, Hanan (Ariel) Leberman, Boaz Leberman, and Yael Leberman; and great-grandchildren, Noah and Jacob Levine, Sarah and Benjamin Leberman and Kinneret and Oz Leberman. Also survived by her sister, Toby (Tillie) Grant of Albany.
Services were held at the Levine Memorial Chapel, 649 Washington Avenue, Albany at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 30, 2018. Interment followed in the Temple Israel Cemetery in Guilderland, NY. Shiva is being observed at the home of Sharon and Michael Willen, through Sunday morning, May 6. Shiva hours will be from 1- 4 p.m. and resume at 6 p.m. each evening. The shiva minyan will be held daily at 6:15 p.m. Those wishing to remember Ida in a special way may make a memorial contribution to St. Peter’s ALS Regional Center, 19 Warehouse Row, Albany, NY 12205.
For directions or to leave a condolence message for the family, please visit, levinememorialchapel.com.
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April 18
FELDMAN, ZELDA H. (NEE KUSNITZ) – of Amherst,NY on April 18, 2018. Wife of Marwin “BUD” Feldman. Mother of Howard R. (Gertrud) of Houston, TX and Judith A (Edward A. Schunk) Feldman. Grandmother of Adam and Leah Schunk. Step-grandmother of Chrissi and Jacky Kosanke. Sister of Esther Copelof.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, 11AM at Congregation Shir Shalom 4660 Sheridan Drive. No prior visitations.
Shiva will be on Saturday evening 7-9 PM with Minyan Service at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 1-4 & 7-9 PM, with Minyan Service at 7:30 PM. The family residence is at 287 Getzville Road, Amherst.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are to be made to Congregation Shir Shalom, Meals on Wheels, or Hospice Foundation of WNY.
Arrangements entrusted to AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL LLC.
Family guestbook available at www.amherstmemorialchapel.com.
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April 10
KAUFMAN – Sol April 10, 2018. Beloved husband of Joyce Kaufman; loving father of Bruce, Wayne (Martha), Dr. Jay (Isabelle) Kaufman, Jessica Crowley, Dan Kaufman and the late Keith Kaufman; brother of Irving (Mona) Kaufman; devoted grandfather of Kathy, Ariel, Amelia, Julian, Sol, Louis, Jordan and Gavin and 3 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services Friday 1PM at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst 14051.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom or the Southern Poverty Law Center.
The family will be receiving friends Sunday 1-5 at the family residence at 1201 Stolle Road, Elma 14059.
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February 24
MALEK – Lois (nee Rickler) February 24, 2018, beloved wife of the late Joseph Malek; loving mother of Sharon (Steven) Jacobs and Dr. Marvin Malek; sister of the late Sheldon Rickler; treasured grandmother of Greta (Claudio Flores-Ames) Jacobs, Andrea (Colin Sutker) Jacobs and Mark (Christina) Jacobs; great-grandmother of Arlo, Ruby, Lila, and Ari.
Graveside services were held Sunday at Beth El Cemetery (Pine Ridge Rd.. Cheektowaga, NY).
Memorials may be made to the Buffalo Chapter of Hadassah.
A period of mourning will be observed at Sharon and Steve’s residence, 100 Timberlane Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221, Tuesday 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM.
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February 21
LEADER – Bennett On February 21, 2018, of East Amherst, NY. Devoted father of Daniel, Douglas (Shlomit), Nancy (Dan) Mastroianni, Laurie, and Bruce Leader. Stepfather of Gayle and Mitchell (Judy) Ablove. Beloved husband of the late Doris Leader. Former husband of Fay Leader. Loving grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Brother of Harold (Elizabeth) Leader and Thelma (late Alan) Glaser.
Funeral Services will be held at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, LLC, 281 Dodge Rd., Friday at 9:30AM.
No prior visitations.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations in Bennett’s memory to Hospice Foundation of WNY.
No shiva is planned.
Family guest book at www.amherstmemorialchapel.com
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February 19
MATLIN, Yefim
It is with great sadness that we inform you that Yefim Matlin has passed away.
We send prayers and comfort to the family.
Funeral is set for Tuesday 11 AM at Amherst Memorial Chapel.
There will be no formal shiva.
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February 10
MEYERS, Phoebe
MEYERS – Phoebe February 10, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Harold “Harry” Meyers; mother of Beth Meyers of Dallas, TX, Paul (Nancy) Meyers of McLean, VA, and Susan (Thomas Russ) Meyers of Sharpsburg, GA; grandmother of Rachel, Jordan (Katie), Mattie, and Aaron Meyers; great-grandmother of Natalie and Caroline. Funeral Services Tuesday 10 AM at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst 14051. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Congregation Shir Shalom. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com
Funeral Home:
Mesnekoff Funeral Home
Shiva is Wednesday, February 14th from 1-4pm at the Weinberg, Second Floor Meadows.
We send prayers and comfort to the family.
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January 24
GOTTESMAN, Sheila
January 24, 2018; wife of the late Lloyd B. Gottesman; mother of Adrienne (late Jay) Young Cohen, Dean (Marcie) Gottesman and Terry (Rick) Lenard; sister of the late Norma Smith; grandmother of Stacey, Jason, Jamie, Michael, Laura and Todd; great grandmother of Jillian Young.
Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Dean and Adrienne will receive friends Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Wyndham Garden, 5195 Main St., Williamsville.
Terry and Rick Lenard will receive friends Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at their residence at 135 Rue Madeleine, Williamsville.
Memorials may be made to a hospice of your choice. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME.
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January 19
BAUMGARTEN – Ida January 19, 2018, wife of the late Abraham Baumgarten; loving mother of Judith (Rabbi Sheldon) Zimmerman, Devorah Kaymorra and the late Richard and Warren Baumgarten; sister of Lucy Mekler; proud grandmother of Brian (Mimi), Kira (Jeff), David (Bethany), Micol (Danny) and Rahel (Rene); great-grandmother of Saul, Megan, Molly, Lissa, Jake, Gabby, Benny and River; also survived by an adoring family, including nieces and nephews whom she loved.
Funeral services Monday 11 AM at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst, 14051.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom.
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Shiva is pending, The family may go back to a hotel and we won’t know until the day of funeral.
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January 3
CHEIFFETZ – Elaine (nee Lessner) January 3, 2018. Elaine was completely devoted to, and self-sacrificing for, her family. Beloved wife of the late Herbert “Terry” Cheiffetz. Loving mother of Lynne (Shabbir) Pabani and Robert (Robin) Cheiffetz. Adoring grandmother of Zain, Terry, Tracey and Rebecca and great-grandmother of Cass.
She will always be remembered for the love and affection she gave to other people.
Funeral will be held Friday 1:00 pm at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Online condolences at www.mesnekoff.com
There will not be a Shiva.
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GINSBERG – Doreen Q. March 15, 1939- January 1, 2018, of Getzville, NY; wife of the late Ronald H. Ginsberg. Mother of Jeremy (Karen) Ginsberg, Shari Ginsberg and Jodie (Christopher) Shatzel. Grandmother of Jennifer and Ryan Ginsberg, Lauryn and Benjamin Shatzel. Sister of Barry (Sandy) Gordon.
Funeral service will be held from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, LLC, 281 Dodge Rd., Thursday at 11 AM.
No prior visitations.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations in her memory to American Diabetes Association.
Family guestbook available www.amherstmemorialchapel.com
Shiva will be 3-5pm on Thursday, January 4th at Weinberg.
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January 2
GINSBERG – Doreen Q. March 15, 1939- January 1, 2018, of Getzville, NY; wife of the late Ronald H. Ginsberg. Mother of Jeremy (Karen) Ginsberg, Shari Ginsberg and Jodie (Christopher) Shatzel. Grandmother of Jennifer and Ryan Ginsberg, Lauryn and Benjamin Shatzel. Sister of Barry (Sandy) Gordon.
Funeral service will be held from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, LLC, 281 Dodge Rd., Thursday at 11 AM.
No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations in her memory to American Diabetes Association.
Family guestbook available www.amherstmemorialchapel.com
Shiva will be 3-5pm on Thursday, January 4th at Weinberg.
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Last Updated on 12/26/2018 by wpadm