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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. Great Grandfather of Charlotte Moses. Brother of Donna Friedman. Loving son of Isadore and Esther...
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)...
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 member of Beth El Congregation of Akron. Arlene had a long career including at the University of Akron, the Akron Arthritis Foundation, and the Akron...
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...
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. Pam, who also helped start a successful program at Akron’s Helen Arnold School to improve the teaching of reading, was a loving mother of four and grandmother...
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...
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 pianist. Her friends describe her as a witty deep thinker with a sense of humor. She taught piano for close to 40 years and has kept in touch with...
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...
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, an expert knitter and owned and operated Three Friends Antiques. She and her husband of 66 years, Gene, traveled the country, selling at antique...
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...
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 non-stop energy, her love of a good party, and so much glamour and personality that perfect strangers would wind up pouring her drinks,...
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...
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 (Ted,OBM) and Kenny (Marlene), a doting Bubby to Kevin (Elizabeth), Jason (Molly), Jesse, Cody and Super Bubby to Olivia, Ava, Lyla and Theo. She was Aunt...
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...
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 husband Jack of 57 years. She was the grandmother of Jacqueline and Ben. She leaves longtime friend Harriet Berloff who saw that her life...
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...
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.
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...
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 memorabilia. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nancy; children Robyn (Michael) Eberst, and Michael (Rhonda); grandchildren Abagail...
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...
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