Loss Notices

In sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Frieda Kalfus, beloved mother to our member Grace Kalfus (Bruce Gold) and grandmother to Lissy Gold and Bekkah Gold, Beth El's Interim Director of Youth and Family Engagement.

The funeral will take place Wednesday, November 21, 9:00 am at Riverside Memorial Chapel, 21 West Broad Street, Mt. Vernon, NY 10552.

Shiva will be observed at the home of Grace Kalfus and Bruce Gold, 38 Disbrow Circle, New Rochelle, NY according to the following schedule:

Wednesday, November 21, 3:00-10:00 pm with Minyan at 4:20 pm

Thursday, November 22, 11:00 am-4:00 pm

Friday, November 23, 11:00 am-1:00 pm

Sunday, November 25, 12:00-2:00 pm and 4:00-8:00 pm with Minyan at 6:00 pm

Monday, November 26, 5:00-9:00 pm with Minyan at 6:00 pm

Grace’s brother Ira will be joining Grace for Shiva on Wednesday at her home. Grace will be sitting Shiva with Ira at Ira’s home on Monday, November 26, 12:00-3:00 pm, 1 West 85th Street, Apt. 2A, New York, NY 10024. 

 ​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem." 

In sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Ernst Frankel, Father of Michael Frankel (Shayna Kloplott) and grandfather of Sophie Frankel, members of Beth El Synagogue Center.

The funeral will take place Tuesday, November 20, 2018 in Boston.

 ​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem." 

In sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Barrie Straussberg, mother of Marc Straussberg (Sharon Brown), longtime members of Beth El Synagogue Center.

The funeral will take place Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 11:30 am at  Bernheim Apter Funeral Chapel, 68 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ.

Shiva will be observed at the Straussberg home (82 Herbert Terrace, W. Orange, NJ) according to the following schedule:

   Wednesday, November 14 - 3:00pm - 8:00pm, 

   Thursday, November 15 -  1:00pm - 4:00pm, 

Shiva will continue at the Straussberg/Brown Home at (231 Stratton Road, New Rochelle, NY 10804) visiting hours according to the following schedule:

   Thursday, November 15 - 6:00pm - 9:30pm

 ​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem." 

In sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Louis M. Yavetz, father of Dava Yavetz (David Lacher), longtime members of Beth El Synagogue Center.

The funeral will take place Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 12:00 Noon at Hebrew Benefit Cemetery in Waterbury, Connecticut. 

Shiva will be observed at the Yavetz/Lacher home (46 Sara Lane, New Rochelle, NY) according to the following schedule:

   Wednesday, November 7 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Minyan at 7:00pm 

   Thursday, November 8 -  7:00pm - 9:00pm, Minyan at 7:00pm

   Friday, November 9 -  10:00am - 12:00pm

 ​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem." 

In sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Louis M. Yavetz, father of Dava Yavetz (David Lacher), longtime members of Beth El Synagogue Center.

The funeral will take place Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 12:00 Noon at Hebrew Benefit Cemetery in Waterbury, Connecticut. 

Shiva will be observed at the Yavetz/Lacher home (46 Sara Lane, New Rochelle, NY) according to the following schedule:

   Wednesday, November 7 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Minyan at 7:00pm 

   Thursday, November 8 -  7:00pm - 9:00pm, Minyan at 7:00pm

 ​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem." 

In sorrow we inform you of the passing of Maurice Solomon, father of Ira (Sherry) Solomon, long time members of Beth El Synagogue Center.

The funeral will take place Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 1:00pm at Montebello Jewish Center Cemetery.

Shiva will be observed at the Solomon home 28 Utopian Avenue Suffern, NY 10901 immediately following the funeral according to the following schedule:

   Tuesday, October 30 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm and 6:00pm - 8:00pm

   Wednesday, October 31  - 2:00pm - 4:00pm and 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Shiva will continue at the home of Ira and Sherry Solomon at 102 Brookby Road Scarsdale,NY 10583 according to the following schedule: 

   Thursday, November 1 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm with minyan at 6:30pm.

 ​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem." 

In sorrow we inform you of the passing of Raymond Breakstone, father of Dr. Beth Breakstone (Ted Keltz), and Grandfather of Julia Keltz (Zach Seiden), long time members of Beth El Synagogue Center.

The funeral will take place Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Riverside Memorial chapel in Mt. Vernon. Burial will immediately follow at Riverside Cemetery 12 Market Street Saddle Brook, NJ 07663.

Shiva will be observed at the home of Barbara Breakstone 611 Palmer Road Apt. 6P Yonkers, NY 10701, according to the following schedule:

   Monday, October 29 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm and 6:30pm - 9:00pm

   Tuesday, October 30  - 2:00pm - 4:00pm and 6:30pm - 9:00pm

   Wednsday, October 31 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm and 6:30pm - 9:00pm
 

​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem." 

In sorrow we inform you of the passing of long-time member Linda Heir, beloved wife of Harvey Heir and mother of Jodi and Amy.

Funeral services will take place at Beth El Synagogue on Monday, October 15 at 10:00 am.

Burial will follow at Sharon Gardens, 273 Lakeview Ave, Valhalla, NY 10595.

Shiva will be observed at Jodi's home, 33 Baraud Road North, Scarsdale, NY 10583, according to the following schedule:

   Monday, October 15 following burial until 7:30pm with minyan at 7:00 pm

   Tuesday, October 16, Wednesday, October 17 and Thursday, October 18 from 12 noon - 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm with minyan at 7:00 pm

​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem." 

In sorrow we inform you of the passing of Doris Gerber, wife of Max Gerber z"l, long time members of Beth El Synagogue Center. 

A private graveside funeral will take place at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Friday, October 12, 2018. 

Shiva will be observed at the home of Doris's son, James (Melanie) Gerber, 21 Waters Edge (Old Farm Lake Townhouses) Chappaqua, NY 10514, according to the following schedule:

   Friday, October 12 - immediately following the burial - 4:00 pm

   Saturday October 13 - from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm- with minyan at 7:30 pm

   Sunday, October 14 - from 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm - with minyan at 7:30 pm
 

​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem." 

In sorrow we inform you of the passing of long-time member Fred Cohen, beloved husband of Sylvia Cohen. 

The funeral will take place on Sunday, October 7 at 12 noon at Beth El Synagogue Center.

Burial will follow at Glenville Cemetery, 99 Memory Lane, Greenwich, CT 06831.

Shiva will be observed at the Cohen home, 35 Nob Ct, New Rochelle 10804, according to the following schedule:

   Sunday, October 7 after interment until 4pm and 6:30pm-9pm with minyan at 6:30pm

   Monday, October 8-Thursday, October 11 from 1pm-4pm and 6:30pm-9pm with minyan at 6:30pm

   Friday, October 12 from 1pm-4pm
 

​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem." 

In sorrow we inform you of the passing of Ruth Arad, beloved sister of our member Graham (Ellen) Arad. 

The funeral will take place in England. 

Shiva will be observed at the Arad home, 56 Lyncroft Road, New Rochelle, NY 10804, according to the following schedule:

   Tuesday, October 2 - visiting beginning at 8:00 pm

   Wednesday October 3 and Thursday October 4 - visiting all day with Maariv at 7:30 pm 

   Friday, October 5 - visiting until 3:30 pm
 

​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem." 

In sorrow we inform you of the passing of Joseph Silver, beloved father of our member Susan (David) Schlecker. 

The funeral will take place on Monday, August 20 at 11:00am at King David Memorial Park (3594 Bristol Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020).

Shiva will be observed at the Schlecker home, 55 Melrose Drive, New Rochelle, NY 10804, according to the following schedule:

Monday 7:00-9:00pm; Minyan at 7:00pm

Tuesday 3:00-5:00pm; 7:00-9:00pm; Minyan at 7:00pm
Wednesday 3:00-5:00pm; 7:00-9:00pm; Minyan at 7:00pm

​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem." 

In sorrow we inform you of the passing of Marilyn Kalman, beloved mother of our member Hope (David) Herzog. 

The funeral will take place on Monday, August 13 at 12:00pm at Riverside-Nassau North Chapel, 55 North Station Plaza, Great Neck, NY 11021.    

Burial to follow at Beth David Cemetery in Elmont, NY.

Shiva will be observed at the Herzog home, 105 Bayberry Lane, New Rochelle, NY 10804, according to the following schedule:

Tuesday, August 14 and Wednesday, August 15 2:00-5:00pm and 7:00-9:00pm

​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem." 

In sorrow we inform you of the passing of Dr. Edward N. Halperin, beloved husband of Beth (Weingast) Halperin and father of Anna, Alex and

Anthony z"l. 

The funeral will take place on Wednesday, August 1 at 12:30pm at Beth El Synagogue Center, 1324 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10804.    

**Please be advised that onsite parking is limited. There is parking in the neighborhood, be sure to leave time to find a space. Take care not to block any driveways of our neighbors.

Burial to follow at Sharon Gardens Cemetery.

Shiva will be observed at Beth's home, 36 Avon Road, New Rochelle, NY 10804, according to the following schedule:

Wednesday, following burial until 8:00pm, with minyan at 7:30pm 

Thursday 2:00-8:00pm, minyan at 7:30pm 

Friday 2:00-6:00pm

Sunday and Monday 1:00-8:00pm, minyan at 7:30pm

​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem." 

In sorrow we inform you of the passing of Marilyn Schultz, beloved sister of our member Jay (Barbara) Lerman. 

The funeral will take place on Monday, July 2 at 12:00pm at Sinai Memorial Chapels in East Brunswick, NJ.    

Interment will follow.

Shiva will be observed at the Lerman home, 72 Rosehill Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10804, according to the following schedule:

Tuesday, July 2 through Thursday, July 5 from 1:00-5:00pm and

7:30-9:00pm and Friday, July 6 1:00-5:00pm

*Minyan will take place at Beth El at the times listed on Beth El's calendar

​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem."

In sorrow we inform you of the passing of Marilyn Schultz, beloved sister of our member Jay (Barbara) Lerman. 

The funeral will take place on Monday, July 2 at 12:00pm at Sinai Memorial Chapels in East Brunswick, NJ.    

Interment will follow.

Shiva will be observed at the Lerman home, 72 Rosehill Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10804, according to the following schedule:

Tuesday, July 2, following burial until 5:00pm

Wednesday, July 3 through Friday, July 6 1:00-5:00pm

​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem."

In sorrow we inform you of the passing of Murray Cohen, beloved father of our member Thomas (Elisa Singer) Cohen. 

The funeral will take place on Thursday, June 28 at 9:30 a.m. at Plaza Jewish Community Chapel, 630 Amsterdam Avenue, New York.   

Burial will be private.

Shiva will be observed at 1 Berrian Road, New Rochelle, NY according to the following schedule:

  Thursday, June 28 from 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. with minyan at 8:20 p.m.

  Friday, June 29 from 12 noon - 4 p.m.

  Sunday, June 30 from  1 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. with minyan at 8:20 p.m.

​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem."

In sorrow we inform you of the passing of Edward Levenson, beloved father of Leni (Frederick) Wiener. 

Funeral services were held in Florida.

Shiva will be observed on Thursday, June 14, 6:30-9:30pm, with minyan at 7:00pm, at 321 Beechmont Drive, New Rochelle 10804.

​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem."

In sorrow we inform you of the passing of member Deborah Stampfer, beloved wife of Morris Stampfer. 

Morris and his children David and Sharon, will be sitting shiva at 115 Argyle Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10804, according to the following schedule:

  Thursday, June 7 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. with services at 7:45 p.m.

   Friday, June 8 from 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon and 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

   Saturday, June 9 from 9:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

   Sunday, June 10, Monday June 11 and Tuesday June 12 from 10:00 am - 12 noon, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. with services at 8:00 p.m.

​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem."

In sorrow we inform you of the passing of member Deborah Stampfer, beloved wife of Morris Stampfer. 

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 7 at 12 noon at Riverside Memorial Chapel, 21 West Broad Street, Mount Vernon, NY 10552. 

Burial will follow at Beth El Cemetery, 237 Forest Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652. 

Morris and his children David and Sharon, will be sitting shiva at 115 Argyle Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10804, according to the following schedule:

  Thursday, June 7 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with services at 7:45 p.m.

Additional shiva times will be forthcoming. 

​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem."

In sorrow we inform you of the passing of Enid Fishman, beloved sister of our member Sharon (George) Rozansky. 

Burial will take place in Israel.

Visiting hours will take place at the Rozansky home, 54 Hillandale Drive, New Rochelle 10804, according the the following schedule:

Sunday, June 3 - 12:00-7:00pm

Monday, June 4 - 12:00-7:00pm

Wednesday, June 6 - 12:00-7:00pm (this is corrected from a previous email that listed June 5)

​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem."

In sorrow we inform you of the passing of Enid Fishman, beloved sister of our member Sharon (George) Rozansky. 

Burial will take plan in Israel.

Visiting hours will take place at the Rozansky home, 54 Hillandale Drive, New Rochelle 10804, according the the following schedule:

Sunday, June 3 - 12:00-7:00pm

Monday, June 4 - 12:00-7:00pm

Tuesday, June 5 - 12:00-7:00pm

​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem."

In sorrow we inform you of the passing of Harry Searls, beloved father of our member Barbara (Eliot) Locitzer. 

A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 1 at 1:00pm at Beth El Synagogue Center. 

Funeral and burial will follow in California. 

Shiva information to follow.  

​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem."

In sorrow we inform you of the passing of member Jill E. Kurtzman, beloved wife of Alex LaTorraca and mother of Justin and Adam. 

Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 28 at 10:00 a.m. at Riverside Memorial Chapel, 21 West Broad Street, Mount Vernon, NY 10552. 

Burial will follow at Sharon Gardens 273 Lakeview Ave, Valhalla, NY 10595.  

Shiva will be observed at 211 Bon Air Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10804, according to the following schedule:

  Monday, May 28 immediately following burial until 9:00 p.m.

   Tuesday, May 29 and Wednesday May 30 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

   Services will be held each evening at 7:00 p.m.

​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem."

In sorrow we inform you of the passing of Shirley Hirsh, beloved mother of Mark (Lynn) Hirsh. 

Funeral services and shiva will take place in Melbourne, Australia. 

​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem."

In sorrow we inform you of the passing of Evelyn Schoenholtz, beloved mother of Sharon (Larry Hanau) Schoenholtz. 

Funeral services will be held Monday, April 30 at 11:15 a.m. at the Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living, 350 Demott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873. 

Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Mount Freedom Hebrew Cemetery, 100 South Road, Randolph, NJ 07869. 

Shiva will be observed at 215 Seton Drive, New Rochelle, NY 10804, according to the following schedule:

   Tuesday, May 1, Wednesday, May 2 and Thursday, May 3 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with minyan at 7:45 p.m.

   Friday, May 4 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

   Sunday, May 6 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem."

In sorrow we inform you of the passing of longtime member Edith Geisinger, grandmother of Shari (Matt) Ivler. 

Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 26 at 12:30 p.m. at Beth El Synagogue Center. 

Burial will follow at Sharon Gardens, 273 Lakeview Avenue, Valhalla, NY 10595. 

Shiva will be observed at the home of Larry and Cindy Geisinger, 12 Ardsley Drive, New City, NY 10956, according to the following schedule:

   Thursday, April 26 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

   Friday, April 27 from 12 noon - 2 p.m.

   Saturday, April 28 from the conclusion of Shabbat - 9 p.m.

   Sunday, April 29, Monday, April 30, Tuesday May 1 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

​​​​"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem."

In sorrow we inform you of the passing of Edna Aizenberg, beloved mother of Salo (Karine Kleinhaus) Aizenberg.

The funeral service will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, April 11 at 1:30 PM at ICCJ, 167-11 73rd Avenue, Flushing, New York.  Burial will follow at Wellwood Cemetery, 1400 Wellwood Avenue, Wyandanch, New York.

Shiva will commence at the home of Rabbi Aizenberg (245 East 93rd Street Apt 28H, New York) on Wednesday, April 11 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Thursday, April 12 from 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM, and Sunday, April 15 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
 

Shiva will continue at the home of Salo Aizenberg (15 Shelley Lane, West Harrison, New York) on Sunday, April 15 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM and Monday, April 16 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 

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"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem."

In sorrow we inform you of the passing of Edna Aizenberg, beloved mother of Salo (Karine Kleinhaus) Aizenberg.

The funeral will be held Wednesday, April 11 at 1:30pm at Israel Center of Conservative Judaism (ICCJ), 167-11 73rd Avenue, Flushing, NY. The burial will follow at Wellwood Cemetery in Farmingdale, NY.

Shiva details to follow.

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"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem."

In sorrow we inform you of the passing of Donald Levitan, beloved father of Julie Rockowitz.

Services and shiva took place in Northhampton, Ma..

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"May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem."