2010

December 20, 2010
We are sorry to inform you that Dr. Leonard Berman has passed away.

BERMAN – Dr. Leonard, December 19, 2010, husband of Judith Goldenberg Berman; father of Susan (Tony) Berman Hammer of Highland Park, IL, Alison (David) Berman Rasnick of Boston, MA and Todd Berman of Manhattan, NY; brother of Leonore Bernstein and the late Seymour Berman; grandfather of Erik Hammer, Ben and Andrew Rasnick, Alex, Lucy and Will Berman.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday 1:30 PM from Temple Beth Am, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 639-8890. For online tributes, visit mesnekoff.com

Shiva will be observed at his former residence Wednesday and Thursday 7-9 PM.

Memorials may be made to Temple Beth Am or The University at Buffalo Medical School.


 

December 12, 2010
We are sorry to inform you that Rosalind Posterman has passed away.

POSTERMAN – Rosalind (nee Rivkin) December 11, 2010, beloved wife of the late Harry Posterman; cherished mother of Sherrie Cheiffetz, Janis (Gerald) Sinatra, Mindy (Ronald) Chimera; loving grandmother of Harrison Sinatra and Alexis Chimera.

Funeral services will be held from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd, Sunday at 9:30 AM. No prior visitations.

A period of mourning will be held at the home of Janis and Jerry Sinatra Monday and Tuesday Evening at 6 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Harry Posterman Fund at Congregation B’Nai Shalom or Hospice Foundation of Buffalo.


 

November 26, 2010
We are sorry to inform you that Boris Gelfer has passed away.

GELFER – Boris November 24, 2010, husband of Anna Gelfer; father of Dr. Alexander (Dr. Frida) Gelfer and Dr. Marina Plon; grandfather of Marina, Gita and Isaac.

Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.


 

November 20, 2010
We are sorry to inform you that Elaine Silverstein has passed away.

SILVERSTEIN – Elaine Silverstein (nee Elkin): November 17th in Florida. Beloved wife of Isadore Silverstein, loving mother of Howard (Estel) Silverstein and Stuart (Emily) Silverstein; sister of the late Marvin and Bernard Elkin; sister-in-law of Ruth Elkin; grandmother of Rachael Silverstein, Leah (Aaron) Hirshfield, Joshua (Melissa) Silverstein and Amy Silverstein. Funeral services were held in Florida.

Shiva will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Howard and Estel’s residence. For information contact Mesnekoff Funeral Home (639-8890).

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.


 

November 10, 2010
We are sorry to inform you that Marlene (Rosenbaum) KLEIN has passed away.

KLEIN – Marlene (Rosenbaum) November 8, 2010. Wife of the late Paul Klein; mother of Mark (Donna) Klein and Richard (Mary) Klein; sister of Gerald (Linda) Rosenbaum; grandmother of Stephen, Jessica, Joshua, Jordan and Justin.

The family will be sitting shiva from 7-9 on Thursday evening at Donna’s house at 83 Sable Park, East Amherst.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc.


 

November 7, 2010
We are sorry to inform you that Walter J. BLUESTONE has passed away.

BLUESTONE – Walter J. November 5, 2010, husband of Grace Bluestone; father of Barbara Spinder, Judith Bluestone and the late Richard Bluestone; brother of Diane (Joseph) Fugali and the late Mildred Bluestone; grandfather of Jessica and Daniel Spinder.

Funeral services will be held Monday 12 noon from Temple Beth Am, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. (639-8890).

Shiva will be observed at the family residence Monday through Thursday 7-9 PM.

Memorials may be made to Temple Beth Am.


 

November 7, 2010
We are sorry to inform you that John S. FINE has passed away.

FINE – John S., M.A., Ph.D. October 25, 2010, John S. Fine, MA, PhD died on October 25, 2010 in Cincinnati, OH of respiratory failure after enduring a 63 year arduous struggle with the effects of poliomyelitis contracted at age 8. He is survived by two brothers, Drs. Edward J. of East Amherst, NY, Robert L. Fine of Columbus, OH, and several cousins, nieces and nephews. more…

A graveside ceremony was held at the United Jewish Cemeteries, Walnut Hills on October 25, 2010.

Donations can be made in his honor to the United Way of Greater Cincinnati, Sierra Club, ACLU and the Beckwith Fund of the University of Illinois. The Beckwith Fund provides support for aides to assist handicapped students attending University of Illinois at Champaign.


 

October 25, 2010
We are sorry to inform you that Randall A. Kenyon has passed away.

KENYON – Randall A. October 29, age 90. Loving husband, proud father and grandfather, deeply loved by all. A WW II U.S. Naval Marine Air Corp pilot, he always held America´s service members in the highest regard. Survived by his wife, Nancy; his sister, Jean Bartlett; sisters-in-law Helen Brewer and Jean Baker; his sons Randall (Wendy), Charles (Deborah) and Gregory; daughters Nancy, and Kathy (Chris Bailey) and nieces, nephews and their families.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2 at Temple Beth Am, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville, NY.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Heart Association or theAlzheimer´s Association.


 

October 25, 2010
We are sorry to inform you that S. Steven Block has passed away.

BLOCK – S. Steven October 24, 2010, beloved husband of Kristie (nee Walker) Block; loving father of Logan and Kelsey Block; son of Gilbert (Diane) Block of Naples, FL; brother of Howard (Loren) Block and Susan (Robert) Fishman; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday 2 PM from MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst (639-8890).

A period of mourning will be observed at his late residence Wednesday and Thursday 7-9 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. or Temple Beth Am. For online tributes visit www.mesnekoff.com


 

October 5, 2010
We are sorry to inform you that Evelyn Ehrlich has passed away.

EHRLICH – Evelyn (nee Strauss) October 3, 2010, wife of the late Philip Ehrlich; mother of Sanford (Cindy), David (Beth) Ehrlich and the late Rowena Lupi; sister of Dorothy Schaktman; grandmother of Lindsay (James), Danielle, Philip, Sally and Sarah (Jacob); also survived by three great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday 2 PM from MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst.

Shiva will be held Wednesday afternoon and again on Wednesday and Thursday evenings 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the home of Dorothy Schaktman.


 

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