Dolores Weintraub Ekus
Mar 1, 2023
AKRON Dolores Weintraub Ekus passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on March 1, 2023 at the age of 92. A native of Akron, Ohio, Dolores married her first love Bill Weintraub and celebrated almost 50 years together where they built a loving home and had 3 children. Dolores is preceded in death by her husbands Bill Weintraub and...
Frieda N. Gerin
Feb 24, 2023
AKRON Frieda N. Gerin, 96, passed away February 24, 2023. Frieda was born in Akron June 5, 1926 to the late David and Lily Nelson. She loved spending time with her family, attending their sporting events and was well known for her M&M Cookies. Preceded in death by her first husband Joseph Gerin, second husband Sol Shwartz, son Stuart...
Celia Ruth Levy
Feb 11, 2023
Celia Ruth Levy passed away peacefully February 11, 2023 How lucky is our family to have had mother, grandmother and great grandmother for almost 95 years! Celia leaves daughter Patricia Nemeroff, son-in-law Wayne, daughter, Cheryl Fox, son, David Levy, daughter-in-law Robin, grandchildren Jocelyn Sable, Robert Sable, Jennifer Nemeroff (OBM), Neal Levy, Juliann Levy, Michael Levy, Brian Fox, Gila Fox,...
Alvin Moses
Jan 24, 2023
Alvin Sherman Moses August 17, 1939 – January 24, 2023 Alvin Moses was the dearly devoted husband of Sandra Lynn Moses. Father of Scott (Jennifer) Moses, Lisa (Rick) Spector, Eric (Michelle) Moses. Grandfather of Jared (Ilyssa) Spector, Jordan (Jojo) Moses, Corey Spector, Gabrielle Moses, Madison Spector, Samantha (Andrew Nash) Moses, Justyn Moses, Jaci Moses, Jayden Moses and Addison Moses....
Arlene Riva Rossen
Jan 13, 2023
On Friday, January 13, 2023, Arlene Rossen, a life-long resident of Akron, Ohio passed away at the age of 83. Arlene was the daughter of Lillian and Milton Cohen. She graduated from Buchtel High School in 1956 and the Ohio State University in 1960. She received a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Akron. Arlene was life-long...
Pamela Kanfer
Jan 7, 2023
Pam Kanfer: An Advocate for Dyslexic Children and Akron Jewish Life Pamela Lewis Kanfer, a reading teacher who helped change the laws in Ohio so schools could meet the needs of dyslexic students, died January 7 in her adopted home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, with family at her side after a long battle with cancer. She was 72....
Barbara Lewis
Dec 24, 2022
Barbara R Lewis of Akron, OH passed away on Saturday, December 24th. Barbara was born October 13, 1943 in Richmond, VA to Max and Arleen Robinson. She attended Thomas Jefferson High School and Virginia Commonwealth University, both in Richmond, VA. In 1963 she married Paul A Lewis of Falls Church, VA. Barbara was an avid reader, bridge player and...
Judith G. Oestreicher
Dec 24, 2022
Judith Oestreicher, 84, passed away on December 24, 2022 after a battle with cancer, in the loving care of her family. Born in Cleveland, she spent virtually her whole life in Akron, graduated from Buchtel High School and attended Ohio State. Judi was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, to whom family was everything. She was a gourmet cook,...
Fay Wish
Nov 19, 2022
Fay Wish (nee Kosins), 94, joined her beloved husband Don in eternity on November 19, 2022. She was the treasure of her three daughters and their families, including five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; the heart and soul of Akron institution Lakeshore Jewelers, which she and Don founded and owned for 47 years; and a force of nature with her...
Lillian Mirman
Nov 7, 2022
Lillian "Sib" Mirman, 104, passed away on November 7, 2022. She was born in Akron's Peoples Hospital, during the Spanish Flu Pandemic on October 19, 1918. She was the daughter of Abraham and Sadie Sparber, sister to Louis and Frances and devoted wife to Bob, all of blessed memory. She was a loving and loyal mom to Judy Lorber...
Annabelle Shine
Oct 27, 2022
AKRON Annabelle (Ann) Shine passed away October 27, 2022. She was born in Canton, Ohio June 4, 1926. Ann Graduated from Century College of Medical Technology in Chicago, Ill. She was a medical technician/secretary for many years. She was a member of Temple Israel and the Sisterhood. She was preceded in death by sons Richard and Robert and beloved...
Steven Harvey Frost
Sep 30, 2022
AKRON Steven H. Frost, 75, a lifetime area resident, passed away September 30, 2022 after a brief illness. Rabbi Stephen Grundfast conducted graveside services October 3, 2022 at Rose Hill Burial Park.
Melvyn Gordon Mermelstein
Sep 22, 2022
AKRON Melvyn "Mel" Mermelstein passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 22 after a short illness. Born May 8, 1938, Mel was a lifelong Akronite, respected local pharmacist of 50 years, and a beloved 12 year volunteer at Akron Childrens Hospital. Mel was a longtime fan of movies, Broadway shows, Mickey Mouse and a collector of Disney...
Maxine Ruth Levey
Sep 6, 2022
Maxine Ruth Levey passed away Tuesday September 6, 2022 after 101 years of life. She is preceded in death by her parents Max and Hermine Salpeter, her husband Samuel Levey, her sister Lois Salpeter and brother Robert Salpeter. Maxine was loved dearly by her children and their spouses Lawrence Levey and Chrisie Levey, David Levey and Shirley Levey, Hermine...
Rhoda Diane Migdal
Aug 25, 2022
AKRON Rhoda Diane Migdal (Mirman) Rhoda Migdal, 89, passed away on August 25, 2022. She was born January 9, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio. Preceded in death by parents Gertrude and Benjamin Mirman, sister Beverly Chevlan and son Kerry Migdal. Rhoda was a lifelong resident of Akron but made regular winter pilgrimages to Palm Springs. She is survived by her...
Sylvia Annie Lewis
Aug 10, 2022
Sylvia Lewis: A Woman Who Made a Difference Sylvia Lewis, an ardent Zionist and passionate Jewish community builder who was lovingly devoted to her family, died early Wednesday morning at her daughter Pam's summer home in Chautauqua, NY, surrounded by her family. She was 95. Sylvia, whose grandchildren and great-grandchildren called her "Savta Simi" (Savta is Hebrew for grandmother...
Sheldon Fogel
Jul 22, 2022
Sheldon "Shelly" Fogel was born in Chicago on May 16, 1944 to Clare and Morris Fogel and passed away in Akron, OH on July 22, 2022.He was predeceased by his mom, dad, sister Miriam, first wife Lynne and second wife Caryn. He is survived by his son Scott (Kim), daughter Tracy, step-son David (Molly), three grandchildren and many cousins.Shelly retired...
Joyce Arlene Oppenheimer
Jun 28, 2022
Joyce Arlene Oppenheimer (nee Leubitz) Joyce Oppenheimer, age 78, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Joyce was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio. She graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in education. Joyce distinguished herself as a dedicated educator in the Akron Public Schools, Hillel Academy, and Old Trail School for many years before returning to...
Caryn Renee Olczyk
Jun 21, 2022
Caryn Renée Olczyk, mother of David Stock, passed away on June 21, 2022. She was born on November 22, 1954. Caryn was a proud native of Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood and a graduate of both Northwestern University and National Louis University. She had a passion for educating others, sharing her love with animals, her Jewish identity and...
Greta Meyer
Jun 13, 2022
CUYAHOGA FALLS Greta Lisa Meyer (Morris), 54, passed away June 13, 2022. She was born February 20, 1968. Preceded in death by her father Nathan Hersh Morris OBM, she is survived by her husband of 27 years, Mark; sons Payton and Mark; mother and step-father Esther and David Cooper; sister Allyson (David) Stewart; niece Sloane Stewart; step-siblings Sue (Chip)...
