After launching his career at many of the marquis hotels in New York City, Michael came to Atlanta in 1980 as the CEO of Omni International Hotels. 80, of Silver Spring, Md., formerly of Clifton Park; March 25, 2022; widow of Howard Kaufman; survived by sons David (Nandie Anita Singh-Kaufman) Kaufman of Exeter Calif., Jeffrey (Steven Colon) Kaufman of Gilbert Ariz.; daughter Deborah (Robert Levy) Kaufman Levy of Silver Spring; grandchildren: Samuel, Michael, Joshua, Donavyn, Samantha and Jordan; and brother Samuel Bruskin of Cambridge, Mass. of Queensbury, Feb. 27, 2021; survived by son David Wurzberger and daughter Tamar Wurzberger-Choppa. Help support earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria 2023 JOURNEY TO ISRAEL It has been years since Atlanta traveled to Israel as one united community. GB & family, Dear Eddie, ", "One phone call and everything was taken care of. She is survived by her daughters, Andrea Ribner (Michael Landau) and Cindy Morris, her stepsons, Peter Serchuk (Michele), Steve Serchuk (Nancy), and Fred Serchuk (Sandra). 92, of Colonie, Dec. 23, 2021; widow of Gennadiy Baskin; survived by son Yefim Baskin and daughters, Anna Abramov and Margarita Petkevichus. BARBARA CHICK ALAN OLINSKY CLAIRE KOSDEN, PERSKIE 83, of Albany; Jan. 9, 2022; survived by wife, Nanette Cance Balsam; sons Loren (Edyie) Balsam and Daniel Balsam; stepsons Julien and David Burliuk; stepdaughter Rebecca Burliuk; and three grandchildren. My mother passed away and recently was buried out of town. ; sons Dr. Mark (Dr. Monica Roizner) Bailen of Sharon, Mass., Dr. Steven (Cindy) Bailen of Danvers, Mass., Richard (Michelle) Bailen of Boyds, MD, and Michael Bailen of Peabody; and 10 grandchildren. Baltimore's Child 100, Albany, Sept. 11, 2022; widow of Harry Kolker. 60, of Clifton Park, Sept. 18, 2022; survived by his wife Tzinia; sons Miguel Howard, Alex Martin, Pedro Roberto Stone; daughters Emily Paris and Alice Camila; and brothers Jeff, Mark, and Rick. 77, Clifton Park, Sept. 10, 2022; survived by husband Michael Roth, daughters, Monica (Alfred), Salamida, Erica (Brandon) Johnson; grandson Alexander (Terri) Johnson sisters Donna (Mark Brumberg) Lilborn and Paula Tunkel; and brother Dr. Jay (Kathryn) Tunkel. 82, of Sunrise, Fla., formerly of Albany, Aug. 9, 2021; widower of Ann Doling; survived by sons David and Mark; and daughter Jennie. 93, of New Rochelle, formerly of Albany, Sept. 19, 2021; widow of Jerry Nackenson; survived by daughter Marcia (Bruce) Turkle; son Steven (Barbara) Nackenson; and grandchildren Matthew, Adam, Andrea, and Josh. 95, of Key Largo, Fla.; sons Bill (Karen Flanigan) Phillips and Richie (Dorrie Reiter) Phillips; grandchildren, Jessica (Lorenz), Matthew, Tyler, and Benjamin; and great-grandchildren Audrey, Dylan, Aria, June and Aaron. 94, of Schenectady, June 12, 2022; widow of husbands, Leonard Woolf and Richard Fine; survived by sister, Sherry Hershenson of Wynnewood, Penn; and grandchildren Lindsey Jaffin Conway and Erica Jaffin Singer. 91, of Saratoga Springs formerly of Schenectady, Aug. 23, 2020; widower of Joan Tubell Watkin. We felt lucky to have celebrated her 95th birthday party, with 40 of her closest friends and family. formerly of Saratoga Springs and Latham, Sept. 28, 2020; survived by daughters Beth (Jerry Ackerman) Goldbaum and Karen Treiger; grandchildren Rachel (Nathan Morrow) Ackerman, Alex (Chelsea Allen) Treiger, Daniel (Sarah Nalven) Ackerman and Jacqueline Treiger; and great-grand- child, Maya Ruth Morrow. SUZANNE FIALKOFF Whats in the well comes up in the bucket! 87, of Albany, Nov. 8, 2022; survived by husband Jack Brand; daughters, Lisa and Debra Brand; and grandchild Nicole Schubert. SHIRLEY BRAND We really appreciate all of your help and concern for all of us. Jewish National Fund women tune in to the future of culinary arts in the Galilee. Your attentiveness and genuine concern was greatly appre'ciated. 77, of Coram, formerly of Schenectady, July 20, 2022. 93, of Albany, March 22, 2022; widow of Israel Ike Kaufman; survived by son David Kaufman of Brooklyn; daughter Laurie (John) Ingersoll of Colonie; grandchildren Kayla (Josh) Liebman of Sharon, Mass., Andrew (Julie) Kaufman of Riverdale; and great-grandchildren Shai, Ollie, Ethan, and Eli. Thank you again for everything. , Everyone was patient and and accommodating for our difficult situation. I hope you all feel great pride in the wonderful and important work you do and the professional and compassionate manner in which you do it. 91, Sept. 15, 2022; widow of Paul Eisenberg; survived by daughter Diana Hurst, grandchildren Paul (Marina Belyayev) Eisenberg, Elisha (Ilan Agami) Eisenberg-Agami, Michael (Danielle Flatt-Eisenberg) Eisenberg, Samuel (Jeannette Leroux) Jacob Hurst, Sasha (Edward) Raab, Saul Eisenberg and David Eisenberg; and great-grandchildren Josephine, Ronit, Joel, Daniel, Edith, and Noah. 82, of Albany, March 19, 2022. Being Jewish in Atlanta vs. ANN BAILEN Mom was our sun and we were her planets. I understand that it is what you do but you did it so well with the out of town piece complicating all of the timing. 102, of Albany, July 11, 2022; survived by daughter, Lorraine Garnett; son, Dr. Richard (Janie) Garnett; grandchildren, Deborah Garnett and Jessica Clancy; and great-grandchildren, Noe and Silas Clancy. For Ross Siblings, Maccabiah Games are Family Affair, Illuminarium Blooms with New Georgia OKeeffe Show, CHAI STYLE: Randy Kesslers Birds-Eye View of Atlanta, A Contemporary Jewish Center Comes to Cabo San Lucas, Obituary: Paula Barbara (Milner) Rachelefsky, A Chanukah Message From Bonnie and Chuck Berk, Five Israeli Universities Among Top 50 Producers of Entrepreneurs, BBYO Hosts Action-Packed Activities & Convention, Marcus Foundation Gives $250K for Workers Education, 85-Year-Old Honors Family with New Hebrew Library, Kindness Added to Forsyth County Curriculum, Three Locals Graduate from Chicagos Spertus Institute, Bnai Briths 22nd Enlighten America Essay Contest, Tech Grad Trades Robotics for Music Career, Davis Academy Partners with Jewish Youth Pledge, Birthright Fellowship Brings 40 Students to Israel, New State Laws Restrict Public Education System. 88, of Albany, Sept. 30, 2021; survived by husband David Goodman; daughters Laura (JC) Glindmyer of Albany, Gail (Leo) Budin of Chandler, Ariz. and Julie Goodman, of Albany; son Ken (Maria) Goodman of Hampton, Conn.; grandchildren Rachel, Sarah and Adam, Jake and Alex; Seth, Sam and Zach and Josh and Ben; and one great-grandchild. Our family would like to thank Moms wonderful caregivers throughout her years. 83, of Rexford, formerly of Clifton Park, Jan. 15, 2022; survived by wife, Barbara (Moskowitz) Geizer; daughter, Jodi (Jeffrey) Geizer Krampf, of Littleton, Mass. With your low-key, yet sensitive approach, the process was much easier for us to manage. 88, Nov. 23, 2022; widower of Hilda (Levy) Rothschild; survived by daughter Robin, son David (Jennifer); and grandchildren Avital and Ayalah. DOROTHY GARNETT ARTHUR LIPKIN 59, of Albany, Jan. 18, 2021. DAVID COHEN 87, of Guilderland, Jan. 5, 2022; survived by wife Ruth Swift; daughters Elizabeth Swift and Rachel Swift; and grandchildren Julia Swift Crooks and Matthew Swift Crooks. 85, of New York City, Feb. 3, 2022. SHARON GREER SHERRIE STEINHARDT 92, of Albany, Aug. 7, 2020. Her beautiful obituary can be found here. 64, of Voorheesville, Nov. 20, 2022, survived by wife Claudia (Maletta) Burtman; daughters Brianna (John) Grossman and Alexandra (Christopher) Diskin; grandchildren Max and Zoey Grossman and Miles Diskin; and sisters Andrea (James) Selonick) and Ruth Burtman. 81, of Albany, Nov. 26, 2022; survived by daughter Andrea Portnick of Albany, son Brian (Deborah McDonald) Portnick of Seattle, WA; brother, Dennis (Doris) Pogoda; and sister Ellen (Thomas) McHugh. 83, of Loudonville, May 19, 2022; widower of Nicole (Plisson) Rosenbloom; survived by daughter Erica L. Hezi; son Jay Rosenbloom; grandchildren Eidan and Amit Hezi; brother Oscar A. Rosenbloom; and sister, Linda R. Semi. ESTELLE GARBER LOIS PORTNICK 63, of Slingerlands, March 24, 2021; survived by husband, Mark Rosen; son, Jack M. Rosen of Washington D.C.; sisters Lauren Grushkin of New York City and Judy Newman of Clifton, N.J.; and mother Elayne Newman of Clifton. 92, of Albany, March 6, 2021; widow of Gardner Lerner; survived by daughters Cheryl (Jay Sampson) (Michael) Levine and Jill (Bryan) Gautie; son Steven (Nancy) Lerner; grandchildren Jennifer (Jason) Siegal, Matthew Lerner, Joshua (Ally) Levine, and Jodi (Johnathan) Unger; and great-grandchildren Camryn Siegal, Jackson Siegal, Kelsey Gallant and Albert Gautie. He never missed a chance to volunteer his time when he felt he could make a difference in peoples lives. ; son Brian (Wendy) Lippman of Wilmington, Mass; and grandchildren Jake and Amanda Simon. 77, of Guilderland and Schenectady, Dec. 12, 2020; widow of Arthur Levine; survived by son, Jeff (Valerie) Levine of Rotterdam Junction; and brother Earle (Phyllis) Herschenhorn of Loudonville. GLORIA DIAMOND 52, of Albany, Oct.28, 2020; survived by daughter Ella; and son Ben Hyland, sisters Amy (George); and Michelle; and brothers Michael (Katherine), Andy (Jill). May 12, 2022, 2:46 pm Paul Mand She attended Bethany College for her Bachelor Degree in Education and. . Dr. Eugene Gangarosa, trailblazing infectious disease expert, dies. MARC KAPLAN MICHAEL LEBOWITZ I have a motto that describes how I serve my own clients in my profession - "do it right, do it right now, and do it with a tone and tenor that says 'thank you for the privilege of service.'" Email * Email. , Very good and caring service for an unusual circumstance. Very grateful to you for making a difficult situation a bit easier. Paul Mand, a devoted family man and standout musician with a passion for serving his community, passed away peacefully on May 3 at the age of 74. 100, of Queensbury, March 12, 2021. 96, of Slingerlands, Dec. 16, 2021; widow of Abe Lavine; survived by daughter Judy Doling; son Howard Lavine; grandchildren Amy Doling and Rachel (Joel) Shapiro; and great-grand-children Molly, Cooper and Leah. 95, of New Rochelle formerly of Troy, June 25, 20; survived by husband Irving Dinowitz; daughters, Debbi Rosenblum and Lori (Stephen) Beyer; grandchildren Phillip (Lauren) Beyer, Julie (Shaun) Leska, Rebecca (Michael) Winik and Brian (Kate) Rosenblum; and great-grandchildren, Caitlin and Colin Leska, Blake and Wyatt Beyer and Gregory and Hennie Winik. Thank you for all your support, compassion, and generosity. of Rutland, Vt., July 5, 2022; survived by wife Sandra Stillman Gartner; daughter Jennie (Josh Mac) Gartner-Mac; son Jeremy (Rachel) Gartner; daughter Emily (Drew) Wallsh; four grandchildren; and brother Edward (Karen) Gartner. 97, of Cambridge, Mass., formerly of Delmar, Nov. 18, 2022; widow of Daniel Button; survived by sons: Josh Eileen Rudden) Posner of Cambridge, Mass., Bruce (Betsy Rudnick) Posner of Cambridge, and David (Helen Buchsbaum) Posner of Brooklyn; stepchildren: Nancy Nathan (David) of Bethesda, Md., Sarah (Peter) White of Williamstown, Mass, Daniel Button Jr. of Bushnell, Fla., and Mary (Mark) Hopkins of Newark, DE; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. 66, of Albany, Sept. 2, 2021; survived by wife Margarita Khaitov; daughter Irina (Marat) Kasparov; sister Kira Spiro; and grandchildren Alisa and David Kasparov. ; son, Erik, (Kimberly Salerno) Geizer of Ballston Lake; grandchildren, Matthew and Marissa Krampf, of Littleton, Mass., and Samuel Strohl, of Ballston Lake; and brother, Ronald (Geraldine Fein) Geizer of Cuenca, Ecuador. Bless You All", I've lived in Atlanta 70 years & knew about Dressler's for many of them. 95, of East Greenbush, Dec. 11, 2021; widower of Shirley Miller; survived by daughter Judith Miller (James) Uram of North Greenbush; son, Jeffrey B. Miller of Hendersonville, N.C.; grandchildren Lisa Ann (Kevin) Uram Fairchild, Leanna Maxine Miller, Benjamin Hampton Miller and Jacob Scott Miller; and great-grandchildren Sara and Savanna Fairchild. 99, of Albany, Feb. 27, 2021; widower of Judith Immerman Miller, survived by sons Matthew A. Miller and Dan B. Miller; daughters Karen L. Miller, Julia K. Hatt, Margaret D. Miller; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Michael served as vice chairman of Points of Light and was on the national board of Repair the World. SIDNEY CRAMER 88, of Niskayuna, Dec. 6, 2020; widower of Norine Allen Reinhard; survived by wife Lenore Rich Reinhard; daughter, Ann (Ken ) Koton of Brooklyn; son, Stuart (Karen Lewis) Reinhard of Romiley, U.K; grandchildren Esther and Noah; and sister, Sheila (Daniel) Kruh of East Brunswick, N.J. BEATRICE BRODSKY 92 of Albany, Jan, 18, 2021. 89, of Albany, Aug. 30, 2021; survived by son Jacob (Eugenia) Gerchikov of Slingerlands; and grandchildren Larry and Sophie. EDWIN SPERBER From the post-midnight arrival of your associates to the final guest who departed yesterday, your unobtrusive constancy was a reassuring platform for our needs. 101, of Schenectady, Nov. 18, 2022; widow of Leo Nonkin; survived by daughters Joyce Nonkin and Debra (Richard) Nead. 84, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Loudonville, Sept. 28, 2022; survived by husband Joseph Simon; sons Mark (Tracey) Simon and Scott (Jill) Simon; daughter Sheryl (Leonard) Motto; and grandchildren Jenna, Alexa, Kolby (Krista), Tara (Lars), Rachel, Jake and Amanda. (Deborah) Rubenstein; daughter Louisa R. (Carlos) Lopez, grandchildren Rachel (Alex) Hemmerstein, Michael G. Lopez, Sarah A. Lopez; and brother David P. Ruben- stein. 61, of Glens Falls, July 07, 2021; survived by husband Michael Kanofsky; son Aaron Kanofsky; daughter Megan Kanofsky; father John J. Ross; brother, John (Shelly) Ross Jr.; and sisters Patricia Ross and Mary (James A. 82, of Schenectady, formerly of Albany, Sept. 21 2020; survived by husband San- ford Fialkoff; daughters Mindy (Roland) Fricke and Alyssa (Tim) Fecura; brother David (Amy) Cohen of Albany; and grandchildren Jacob, Jessica and Lauren Fecura and Rachel and William Fricke. GERALD (JERRY) SHAYE The AJT welcomes your letters. Thank you!, [We] did not need to do anything. For much of his life, Paul could often be found on nights or weekends in friendly competition on the tennis court, speeding through choppy waters on his boat at Lake Arrowhead or playing clarinet and saxophone for the Modernaires Big Band and other large audiences. How is business? 66, of Boynton Beach, Fla., formerly of Albany, June 12, 2020; survived by mother, Muriel Goodman of Albany ,formerly of Boynton Beach, sister Gail Goodman (Louis) Snitkoff of Albany, and brother, Fred (MJ) Goodman of Niskayuna and Boynton Beach. 71, of Delray Beach, Fla., formerly of Albany, survived by husband Sanford Geiger; daughters, Phyllis and Marsha; and grandchildren, Eli, Tali, Nava and Sophie. ILLONA GOLDFARB ADRIANE HERTZENDORF Eddie and everyone else made a difficult time as easy and painless as possible. and Ken (Leslie) Kramer of Saratoga Springs; grandchildren, Joshua and Elliot; and brothers, Laurence (Janet) Kramer of Queens, and Boca Raton, Fla., and Mark (Pearl) Kramer of Morris Plains, N.J. DR. MARTHA LEPOW You and everyone there were a joy to work with. 96, of formerly of Troy, Oct. 14, 2021; widow of Marvin Ginsburg; survived by son Howard (Judy) Ginsburg of Troy; daughters Riva Ginsburg of Boca Raton, Fla., Fran (Ed Wolf) Ginsburg, of Ringwood, N.J. and Sheri (Zohar Mantzoor) Ginsburg, of Boca Raton; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. 77, of Mechanicville, formerly of Albany, Sept. 25, 2021; survived by wife Rosemary Tabachneck; son Scott Tabachneck; daughter Shayna Watkins; sisters Andrea (Jerome) Morenoff, Suzanne (Elli) Benno, and Syma (Keith Cramer) Tabachneck; and grandsons, Noah, Sam, Ethan, and Joshua Tabachneck. HERBERT MILSTEIN 68, survived by husband Ivan; children, Red and Daniel; and brother Jeffrey (Chris) Weiss. , Eddie did a fine job explaining arrangements and answering questions and providing relevant info., Everyone was wonderful. 90, of Boynton Beach, Fla., Feb. 4, 2022; widow of David Levy; survived by son Orin (Donna) Levy; daughter Brenda Levy; grandchildren Nicole, Danielle, Justin, Jerome and Kaitlyn; sister Lorriane Simon; and great-grandchild Nicholas. MICHAEL FISHBEIN 88, of Defreestville, formerly of Albany, Jan. 13, 2021; widower of Shirley (Levy) Rappaport; survived by daughters Amy (Kevin ) Young and Meta (Mark Muraven) Rappaport; and grandchildren Max, Ben and Alex Young, and Anya and Sammy Muraven. , My wife and I decided to pre-pay our burial expenses so our children wouldn't have to deal with it when our respective times come. Kept us informed about everything. ; daughter Debi (Bill) Green of Richlands, N.C.; son Ron (Jennifer) Rosner Jr. of Niskayuna; grandchildren Daniel (Kali) Beilman of Corning, Jonathan Beilman of Lodi, Calif., Evan (Becky) Beilman of Kingston, and Elliot Rosner of Niskayuna; and great-grandchildren Harrison Martin, Arabella Beilman-Martin, Quentin Beilman-Martin, Noah Beilman, and Logan Beilman. Being Jewish in Berlin. DOROTHY GABELOFF 87, of Glenmont, formerly of Albany, June 22, 2021; survived by wife Gaynelle Mendleson; sons Alton V. Mendleson of California, Andrew (Lauri) S. Mendleson of Glenmont; daughter Holly Oropallo of Delmar; stepdaughters Maureen Piazza of Watervliet and Jennifer Spinelli of Virginia; stepsons Hugh Glennon of Maine, and Anthony Spinelli of Kingston; and grandchildren, Zachary and Steven Mendleson and Kayla Oropallo. BEATRICE FEINSTEIN 100, Albany, Sept. 11, 2022; widow of Harry Kolker. Ethel Tapper. 96, formerly of Troy, July 5, 2020; widower of Emily Katz; survived by daughters Jill (Gary) and Janis; son Jeff (Amy) Cohen; and grandchildren Seth (Kate) Jamie (Dolores), Scott (Maya), Andrea, Ethan (Elana) and Hilary (Matt). 63, of Cortland, formerly of Albany, May 30, 2021; survived by partner Cathy Little; sons Joshua Hausman of Edgewater, Fla. and Aaron Hausman of Edgewater; daughter Amanda Hausman of San Antonio, Texas; grandchild Isaiah Hausman of Edgewater; brothers Philip (Sharon) Hausman of Glenmont, Jon (Marcy) Hausman of Ballston Lake; and sister Amy Hausman of Katonah. LEONARD A. WEISS 83, of Slingerlands, April 27, 2021; survived by wife Kira Spiro; sons Scott (Helen) A. Spiro of Slingerlands and Jason Spiro of Albany; step- child Boris Kaplunovsky; and grandchildren Sarah Spiro and Abigail Kaplunovsky. 57, of Kiawah Island, S.C., July 16, 2020; survived by sons Jacob (Annie Darves) and Samuel Spitalny; mother Toba Coren; sisters Lauren Sara, Rebecca Ynocencio and Ruth Sklut; step-sisters Jamie Herrschaft and Phyllis Bergmaier; and step-brother Steve Coren. You took care of every part of the planning, were there when we needed you and were attentive to every aspect of the funeral itself. Thank you again from my family and myself. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rachel Benshushan Galanti to pay them a last tribute. Dwayne Heard, Atlanta entrepreneur, dies at 67. 93, of Albany, June 8, 2020; survived by wife, Stephanie, Swire; sons Peter (Annie Anton) Swire, Andrew (Wendy Sherwin) Swire; daughter Amy (Doug Kornich) Meyer; and grandchildren Nathan, Jesse, Samuel, and Matthew Swire and Alexander and Nicholas Meyer. 83, of Royal Palm Beach, Fla., formerly of Albany, Sept. 21, 2021; widower of Arlene Olinsky; survived by daughter Sheryl Olinsky Borg; and grandchildren Nick and Nina. WILLIAM SCHWARTZ 91, of Schenectady, formerly of Hudson, July 7, 2021; widower of Gloria Diamond; survived by daughters, Sherry (Art Feinglass) Diamond of New York City, Michele Diamond (Leon) Mirsky of Albany, and Suanne (Rick Senger) Diamond of Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. BONNIE EDELSTEIN I have used Dressler's before. of Albany, Oct. 3, 2022; widow of Abram Pock. Was Elvis, King of Rock and Roll, Jewish? Farrakhan sa Liz Truss takes over British premiership with Conservat JWV to Honor Rabbis Linda Motzkin, Jonathan Rubenstein Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience Tickets. Thank you all for the support and comfort you provided after my mother's passing. ; sister Regina Silverberg of Ossining; grandchildren Bo (Rachel), John (Abby), and twin granddaughters Elizabeth and Eve; and great-grandchildren Casey and Jane. and Bob (Ruth) Ellenbogen of Albany; sister Wendy (David) Kay Bates of Albany; and grandchildren Jacob, Emily, and Tyler Ellenbogen, Adam Grego and Kyle Ellenbogen, Erin and Olivia Schopf, and Ariella and Michael Rosen. DIANE WARSHAW Dr. STUART ERNER Fannie (Fay) Neft February 27, 2023, 4:21 pm. 97, of Cambridge, Mass., formerly of the Capital District, Nov. 18, 2022; widow of Daniel Button. Stay positive throughout lifes challenges. 91, of Schertz, Texas, formerly of Saratoga Springs and Glens Falls. 74, of Waterford, April 29, 2022, survived by wife, Donna Bernstein; sons Brett D. (Lori), Bernstein, Scott (Jane) Bernstein and Andrew M. Bernstein; daughter Rebecca (Joel) Ramundo; sister, Stephanie (Bruce) Muller; grandchildren Melissa (Nick), Evan, Ryan, Lilly, MJ, Landon, Henry; and great-grandchild Emma. 78, of Albany, Sept. 11, 2022;survived by husband Melvin Ikler; and sons Jeffrey and Howard Ikler. DAVID CANTOR 75, of Albuquerque, N.M., Nov. 3, 2021; survived by wife Shera Farkas; sons Benjamin (Julie) Farkas and Joseph (Jenn) Farkas; sister Sunni (Bob Treitler) Farkas; and grandchildren Ethan Farkas, Emma Farkas, Ava Farkas, Ellie Farkas and Keira Farkas. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Winship Cancer Institute at https://winshipcancer.emory.edu/support-winship/give/ or Chabad of Cobb at chabadofcobb.com. JUDITH GINSBURG . , At this time of grief it is difficult to make decisions. MARVIN KAHN There are two funeral homes that provide Jewish funeral services: Dresslers' Jewish Funeral Care and H.M. Patterson & Son Funeral Directors. DR. (HARVEY) HEINZ HAPP The service was very nice. In a recent press conference, medical team commander describes more than a week of rescue operations. DRESSLER'S JEWISH FUNERAL CARE is located at 3734 Chamblee Dunwoody Road in Atlanta. He is survived by his wife Arlene of 38 years, stepson Kenneth Lashin (Martha), 3 step- grandchildren all of Rotterdam, N.Y., Step-granddaughter Joanne Lashin of Clifton Park and devoted caretaker Tracy Wright. 99, of Brooklyn, Aug. 5, 2020; widower of Riva Huz; survived by daughter, Shulamith; son, Steven (Sharon) Huz; grandchildren; Aaron (Katy), Joseph (Krista), Sarah (Marcus), Jonathan (Sarah) and Ilana; and great-grandchildren Matthew, Gabriel, Lola, Zemirah, Robbie, Rosie, Amita and Ami. KENNETH NIRENBERG 80, of Delmar, May 20, 2022; survived by wife Bernadette Felch; sons Jonathan (Gigi) Felch and Andrew (Emily Kriss) Felch; and sister Deborah Buglisi. We couldn't be happier with the choices we made and the way we did it. 78, of Elkridge, Md., formerly of Gloversville and Albany, Oct. 20, 2021; survived by wife Judy Ferraro, daughter Jessica Pollak Kahn; son Sam Pollaro; sisters Rita Pollak, and Wendy Atamian; brother Steven Pollak; and grandchildren, Avi, Cassidy, Zoe, and Theo. CATHEE WEISS DONALD COHEN KAREN DAFFNER JOYCE RHUBIN Get The AJT Newsletter by email and never miss our top stories NIKKI DESCOTEAUX 61, of Glens Falls, July 07, 2021; survived by husband Michael Kanofsky; son Aaron Kanofsky; daughter Megan Kanofsky; father John J. Ross; brother, John (Shelly) Ross Jr.; and sisters Patricia Ross and Mary (James A. BETTY MAGIDMAN You and yours are admirable. Need help? 66, of Pittsfield, Mass, formerly of Troy, March 8, 2021. 96, of Albany, Dec. 24, 2020; widow of Max Karp; survived by sons Aaron (Jane) Karp, of Albuquerque, N.M., David (Gail) Karp, of Sarasota, Fla., William (Carol) Karp of Fayetteville; and daughter Zoe (Nancy) Karp of Malta; grandchildren Boo (Steven Bickel) Abrams-Bickel John (Tina) Abrams, Robert Bortell, Emily (Oren) Gal, Victoria (Salvatore) Campanino, Samantha (Michael) Hubbard, Benjamin (Christina) Karp, and Dominick (Acacia) DeNofio; and great-grand- children Karissa, Zach, Arianna, Eli, Max, Lily, Lexi, Nate, Will, Jake and Logan. BERTRAM HEISMAN He is best known for his role as detective and sergeant John Munch, whom he portrayed for 23 years in the NBC police drama series Homicide: Life on the Street, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and several guest appearances on other series. of Toronto, Dec. 9, 2020; widow of Dr. Zvy Pomerantz; survived by daughters Bonnie (Stuart) Rosenberg, Susan (George) Weinberger and Shelley (Michael) Williams; grandchildren Mar- la (Brad) Gornstein, David (Danielle) Rosenberg, James Weinberger (Jenna Scott), Rachel Williams (Dan Mongeon), Sophie Williams; 4 great-grand- children; and brothers, Arnold (Molly) Dalfen, Mendy (Rosalie) Dalfen. 98, of Slingerlands, formerly of Brookline, Mass., March 30, 2021; widow of Phillip Granoff; survived by sons George (Carol) Granoff Boynton Beach, Fla. and Mark (Lisa) Granoff of Natick, Mass. LOIS EDWARDS Dr. NEIL LEMPERT 82, of Schenectady, March 19 2021; widower of Marlene Mendelson; survived by sons Elliot (Cara) Mendelson and Mitchell (Kathleen) Mendelson; daughter Suzanne (Robert) Austenfeld; grandchildren Samuel (Cassandra) Van Kuren, Robert (Hayle) Van Kuren, Hannah, Matthew, and Madeline Mendelson; and one great-grandchild. After earning a physics degree in 1969, Paul embarked on a career in engineering before beginning his own company, Cherry Systems, which specialized in data recovery. SUE LEVINE FLORENCE SCHWARTZ ; Jean (Gary) Cozens (of Rehoboth Beach, Del. 71, of Delmar, Sept. 11, 2020; survived by wife Carol Bloom; sons Andy (Terri ) Bloom of Dixon. HARVEY ALPART YVONNE SIMON Rabbi Werbin Commits to Building Our Community. and grandchild Jennifer Trasport. LESLIE NEWMAN DR. MYRON GORDON 74, of Slingerlands, Sept. 11, 2020; survived by wife Barbara Scher; son Jeremy Scher of Slingerlands; son Daniel (Aliza) Scher; grandchildren Ellie, Evan, and Lily of Delmar; brothers Sandy (Valerie) Scher of New Rochelle, Floyd Scher of Deerfield Beach, Fla.; and sister Leslie Scher (Dr. Dean) Dobbin of Boca Raton, Fla. 79, of Troy, Sept. 11, 2020; survived by son Douglas (Laura Ehrich) Smith; and grandchildren Lianna Mae, Scott Douglas, and Kaileigh Marie. THEODORE TEDDY JAFFE 98, of Albany, July 5, 2020; widow- er of Rhoda Frank Sperber; survived by daughter Barbara (Jim) Wittorff of Milford, Mass. How is your family? 92, of Colonie, Dec. 23, 2021; widow of Gennadiy Baskin; survived by son Yefim Baskin and daughters, Anna Abramov and Margarita Petkevichus. 96, of Albany, Dec. 11, 2020; sur-vived by wife Beatrice Cohen; daughters Sorelle (Robert Pomeranz) Brauth and Devra (Uwe Tigor) Cohen-Tigor; grand- children Julie, Joshua and Jaclyn Brauth and Leora and Alanah Cohen-Tigor and Adam and Ari Pomeranz; and brother Alex (Sally) Cohen. GLORIA KANTER 93, of Albany, Oct, 4, 2021; widower of Sally Tiller; survived by daughter, Susan (Jay Seth Levenson)Tiller; sons Jeffrey (Paula Burcher) Tiller and Larry (Stephanie) Tiller; and grandchildren Amanda Levenson and Lincoln Tiller. MARVIN L. WULF Federation Launches New Security Reporting Initiative. 92, of Albany, Dec. 22, 2022; widow of Norman Brickman; survived by daughters Ellen Brickman and Anna (Ed Reinfurt) Brickman of Delmar; son David (Karen Ciancetta) Brickman of Albany; grandchildren Amy (Andrew Pickel) Iselin of Rome, Rita (Jeremy Lundblad) Demo of W. Hartford, Conn., Leah Demo of Troy, and Noah Jensen of Springfield, N.J.; three great-grandchildren; and brother, Robert (Barbara) Koffsky of Beacon, N.Y. 83, of Albany, Dec. 17, 2022; widower of Katherine Englander Cohen; survived by daughter Susan Cohen of Troy, sons David Cohen of Guilderland, and Michael Cohen of Albany; and brother Henry Walter Cohen. Theres More to Leonard Cohen Than Just a Hallelujah. 92, of Beachwood, Ohio, formerly of Albany, Sept. 2, 2022, survived by son Bryan (Shira) Swartz of Naples, Fla.; daughter, Pamela (Alan) Levine of Orange Village, Ohio; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. My Husband's funeral was conducted with dignity and respect. furnished rooms for rent in atlanta Thank you so much for your loving devotion. ", "Thank you for handling everything so smoothly and accepting the prepayment from the FL funeral home. He is also survived by his brother Lester (Ronnie) Steinberg of Massapequa. LILYAN SILVERMAN 82, of Niskayuna, Dec. 31 2021; widow of Ira Gilman; survived by son Jeffrey (Alysa) Gilman of Bedford, Mass. Emails were informative and prompt. SANDRA STRACHER He went on to run the Portman Hotel Company and then, in 1991, went on to become the turnaround CEO of LSG Sky Chefs, the largest provider of integrated in-flight airline catering. 65, of Schenectady, Jan.15,2021; survived by father, Leonard Daffner; sisters Robin (Bill) Dominelli and Marci (Jasmelina) Pugliese. 97, of Albany, Oct. 27, 2022; widow of Dr. David Unterman; survived by daughter Ilene (Rick) Unterman Zimmer; and grandchildren Jeremy and Sarah. 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