, Eddie Dressler was a gift to us during a very difficult week. And sang, what was to be her last, Happy Birthday, Dear Shirley. We are very sad that the Save the Date Poster we wrote: Coming Soon: Shirleys 96th Birthday: March 23, 2023 will not be celebrated with a party in her honor. 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. 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. ADELE LEVINE This is to express our heartfelt appreciation for the care and thoughtfulness your entire staff provided for our family in the aftermath of our dear brother's sudden passing. ALICE RUBIN of Albany, April 25, 2022. 90, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Albany, Nov. 5, 2020; widow of Joseph Fluster; survived by sons Henry Flus- ter and Michael Fluster, daughter Denise Delicata and Patti Prelack; grand- children Jason Prelack, Renee Prelack, Samara Cipriani, Zachary Fluster, Daniel Harris, Mathew Delicata and Andrew Delicata; and great-grandchildren Ezra, Addie and Jordon Prelack, David and Victoria Cipriani, Julian and Elliot Delicata. 96, of Albany, June 9, 2020; widow of Jack Shapiro and Arnold W. Grushky; survived by son Jeffrey Shapiro; daughters Sandy Derouin, Harriet (Robert) Kramer of Gainesville, Fla.; stepdaughters, Ellen Brownstein, Beth Jones, and Maureen Karp; grandchildren Joel (Rachel) Shapiro, Marc (Lori) Shapiro, Tracey (Mark) Ingemie, Erica and Nick Rudawski and Barry Kramer; great-grandchildren Molly Cooper, Leah Shapiro, Mya, Ruby and Ingemie, Erica and Nick Rudawski and Barry Kramer; and great-grandchildren Molly Cooper, Leah Shapiro, Mya, Ruby and Phoebe Shapiro, Miles and Gabriella Ingemie and Avery Rudawski. SHELDON (SHELLY) LIPPMAN xx would have appreciated everything that you did. Thank you, as well, for your extra work with, who was so appreciative., I want to thank you again for all you have done to help with my mother's arrangements. BRUCE LORENCE Dressler's always conducted their services in a respectful efficient manner. JOETTE KRUPA 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. February 16, 2023, 12:04 pm Armond "Jay" Senoff, 91, slipped quietly and peacefully away on Jan. 27, 2023. 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. Dr. JEFFREY FUDIN NORMAN FRANCIS We couldn't be happier with the choices we made and the way we did it. Mom never got COVID, however she broke her right hip during the lockdown. 99, of Parkland, Fla., formerly of Albany, Troy, July 24, 2022; widow of Herman Miller; survived by son Mark H. Miller; daughter Sharon Spinetti; grandchildren Kip Lee Miller, Jake Adam Miller, and Mario J. Spinetti; and brother Lawrence (Judith) M. Dembo. They made all the arrangements & chose a Rabbi; we were very happy with to preside over the funeral." I hope you will remain healthy and safe, Fondly - xx and I really appreciate all of the attention to detail and making this sad time go so smoothly. Legendary Jewish tennis champion Dick Savitt dies at 95 By Jacob Gurvis January 11, 2023 3:56 pm Adolfo Kaminsky, French Resistance forger who saved thousands during the Holocaust, dies at 97 By. VALERIE STARK Since its founding in 2021, the theatre stages performances featuring impactful social messages. An ounce of Contentment An ounce of Happiness, Never wait to say I love you, I love you, I love you. 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. STEPHEN DOLING Very grateful to you for making a difficult situation a bit easier. Why didn't his obituaries say so . 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. I appreciate the efficiency, professionalism, and assistance - both before during, and after the funeral. Mom was our sun and we were her planets. 63, of Albany, May 27, 2022; survived by wife Robin Fudin; father Gilbert Fudin; siblings, Terry Fudin and Debbie Radowitz; son Jason (Lindsey Learmonth) Fudin; daughters Sarah (Andrew Hermalyn) Hermalyn, Hannah (Kris Colley) Fudin), Shirah (Jeff Bettinger) Bettinger; and grandchildren Jonah Fudin, Anna Hermalyn, Aria Bet- tinger, Penny Fudin, Emily Hermalyn, Asher Bettinger, and Jethro Colley. JOYCE KLEIN ; daughters Ellen Busch of Glenmont and Joan Goldfarb of Lake Forest, Calif.; grandchildren: Brian (Robin Busch of Belmont, Mass. 3734 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30341 (770) 451-4999 Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care is proud to offer We Remember memorial pages. Totally warm, courteous and professional could not have done better. The 39th president of the United States has received both praise and reproach from the Atlanta Jewish community. 84, of Niskayuna, formerly of Amsterdam, Nov. 27, 2022; survived by wife Ann Gershon Cramer; sons, David (Kathy) Hillel Cramer and Michael (Yoninah) Louis Cramer; and grandchildren Ilana, Talia and Lucas and Elazar, Yedidiah and Yochanan. DR. MYRON GORDON 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. 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. HARRIET BROWN 96, of New Rochelle, formerly of Troy, Sept. 25, 2020; widower of Gloria Lasky Dinowitz; survived by daughters Debra Rosenblum and Lori (Stephen) Beyer; grandchildren Phillip (Lauren), Beyer, Julie (Shaun) Leska, Rebecca (Michael) Winik and Brian (Kate) Rosenblum; great-grandchildren Caitlin and Colin Leska, Blake and Wyatt Beyer and Gregory and Hennie Winik. of Delmar, June 19, 2020; survived by wife Elaine (Kelman) Richter; sons, Dr. Craig (Elizabeth Collard) Richter of Huntington Bay, L.I., Mark (Mary Tanner-Richter) Richter of Delmar; grandchildren, Sarah, William, Maya and Eva Richter; and brother Dr. Jeffrey Richter of Guilderland. Recent Obituaries See Upcoming Services About the Funeral Home We encourage you to contact the funeral home to verify time and location before attending services or visitation. 83, of Albany, May 18, 2022; widow of Aaron Levitt; survived by daughters, Layne (Rich) Zagorski, Amy (Dan) Rosenberg and Sherry Tim) Sullivan; grandchildren Erin Sullivan, Lexi Zagorski, Caitlyn Sullivan, Skye Zagorski and Jonah Rosenberg. Having attended many funerals and burials, I already knew, but this was my first meeting and working with Alisa and David, and I cannot say enough about how professional and wonderful they are. MYRNA BECKER , I just wanted to let you know what a moving and stunning experience this was presented to me. Need help? BEVERLY DAFFNER . 89, of Guilderland, Aug. 12, 2022; survived by wife Diana (Banker) Levin; son Paul (Heidi) Levin; daughter Jennifer (Tim) Gerber; and grandchildren Samuel, Nathaniel and Abigail Levin. 91, of Albany, Jan. 2, 2021; survived by son Jeffrey Applebaum of Albany; daughter Lisa Rome; and grand- children Erika Applebaum, David and Lauren Rome. 82, of Cincinnati, Ohio, June 28, 2020; son Steven (Jody Anderson) Medoff of Wilmington, Del. 98, of Albany, Aug. 1, 2021; widower of Miriam Herkowits; survived by partner, Catherine Gonzalez; daughters Dianne (Vito Rinaldo) Herkowits of Putnam Valley and Gail (Curtis) Powell of Atlanta, Ga.; grandchildren Gillian Rinaldo, Gavin Rinaldo, Carson (Dawn) Powell, Kenton (Francesca) Powell, Lily (Brian) Korcsmaros and Serena Gonzalez; and great-grand- children Halston and Perrin Powell. 100, of Albany, May 29, 2021; widow of Gerald Levine; survived by daughter Jan Rooney, sons Michael Levine, and Joe Levine; grandchildren Kayla Rooney, Sean Rooney, Rhea OConnor (Levine), and Jennifer Levine; and great-grandchildren Sasha Rooney, Ella and Ethan OConnor. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 88, of Lake Worth Fla., formerly of Glens Falls, March 18, 2022; widow of Gerald Rothstein; survived by son, Rickey (Donna) Rothstein of Queensbury; daughter, Sheryl (Gary) Reedy of Cumberland, Rhode Island; grandchildren Nathaniel, Robert and Gabrielle Reedy, Regina and Eric Rothstein and Dawn Hulon; brothers: Jerry Goldstein, Harry Goldstein; sister, Libby Levine; and great-grandchildren. One less thing to worry about on a very sad day. 87, of Albany, Jan. 6, 2023; widow of Robert J. Sherer; survived by son Meir /Matthew (Kfir Mizrahi) Sherer of Boston; daughter Nicole (Joshua Mintz) Sherer Mintz of Washington D.C.; grandsons, Jacob Mintz, Benjamin Mintz and Samuel Mintz; and brothers Howard (Claretta) Maln and Joseph (Lauri) Malin. ; and sister, Dr. Mindy Sanders Stein of Niskayuna. The police escort was the talk of Shiva for the first few days; the respect of the officers at the cemetery and the cars and pedestrians stopping to pay their respects was overwhelming to many of us from the north. 96, of Albany, June 9, 2020; widow of Jack Shapiro and Arnold W. Grushky; survived by son Jeffrey Shapiro; daughters Sandy Derouin, Harriet (Robert) Kramer of Gainesville, Fla.; stepdaughters, Ellen Brownstein, Beth Jones, and Maureen Karp; grandchildren Joel (Rachel) Shapiro, Marc (Lori) Shapiro, Tracey (Mark) Ingemie, Erica and Nick Rudawski and Barry Kramer; great-grandchildren Molly Cooper, Leah Shapiro, Mya, Ruby and Ingemie, Erica and Nick Rudawski and Barry Kramer; and great-grandchildren Molly Cooper, Leah Shapiro, Mya, Ruby and Phoebe Shapiro, Miles and Gabriella Ingemie and Avery Rudawski. 90, Oct. 22; of Amsterdam, N.Y.; widow of Avram Krel; survived by daughter, Yelena (Simon) Krel ) Bricklin; granddaughter, Alina (Jared) Bricklin-Goldstein; and great-grandson Ari. 65, of Schenectady, Jan.15,2021; survived by father, Leonard Daffner; sisters Robin (Bill) Dominelli and Marci (Jasmelina) Pugliese. Those promoted include Steve Cannon, Rich McKay, Greg Beadles, Tim Zulawski and Dietmar Exler. HARRY WEINER BARRY J. ARONSON And your team was wonderful at the funeral and following up with the recordings and Zoom information. PAUL GROSS of Loudonville, May 11, 2022; widow of Hyman Serchuk; survived by daughters, Andrea (Michael Landau) Ribner and Cindy Morris; stepsons, Peter (Michele) Serchuk, Steve (Nancy) Serchuk and Fred (Sandra) Serchuk; grandchildren Jordan, Jennifer, Jessica (Ryan), Joni (Brian), Erica, and Robbi (Matt), Justin (Jess), AJ (Cailey); great-grandchildren Tatashaints, Mamashaints, and Tatie. ; daughter Amie Bloom of Delmar, sister Carol Kaplan; brothers Gary (Barbara) Bloom and Richard (Barbara) Bloom; and eight grandchildren: Matthew, David, Jacob, Samantha, Cailin, Nathan, Abigail and El. ", "I was very pleased with the responsiveness and professionalism of Dressler's" , "Dear Mr. Dressler, MARK BOGOSSIAN 93, of Albany, Sept. 25, 2022; widow of William Marin; survived by daughters Jan (Ronald) Tramontano of Saratoga Springs and Debbie (Joseph) Lewanda of Slingerlands; son Jeffrey (Laura) Marin of Alexandria, Va.; grandchildren Allison (Ryan) DAntonio, Marisa (David Horowitz), Tramontano, David (Rachel) Marin, Stacey (Robert Goldaris) Marin-Goldaris, Daniel (Tia Long) Lewanda, Jenna Lewanda, Christine (Angelo) Faga and Brian (Amelia) Tramontano; and great-grandchildren Brynn and Bailey Marin, Hadley Goldaris, Micah Horowitz, Will, Brooke, and Ben DAntonio, Violet and Weston Tramontano, and Samuel and Matthew Faga. Predeceased by her husband Hyman Serchuk, her parents and siblings Libby & Sol and her precious son, Robert Jonathan Morris. 75, of Medford, Mass., March 27, 2022; survived by husband Al Descoteaux; son Mike, (Deana Criess) Descoteaux; foster daughter Nicole Bumgarner; brother Mike Klayman of San Francisco; sister Jane Klayman of Cloudcroft, N.M.; and grandchildren Madelaine and Jackson. Mom always appreciated their kindness and attentiveness. 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. 102, of Cohoes, formerly of Schenectady, Sept. 22, 2020; widow of Dr. Harrison Karp; survived by broth- er Donald Herkowits; daughter Audrey Karp; sons Dr. Steven (Susan) Karp, Dr. Richard (Cindy) Karp and Dr. Roger (Terry) Karp; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. SHEILA RANDALL 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. Please accept my sincerest thanks for all you and your staff did for me during those wretched days following mother's death. We truly appreciate your support during a very difficult time, both personally and emotionally. The funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 22 at 3 p.m. at Congregation Or Hadash at 7460 Trowbridge Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 with Rabbi Edward Harwitz officiating. LEONARD DAFFNER Barbara Walters, America's Interviewer-in-Chief, Dies at 93. STUART DOLING Memorial donations may be made to Jewish Family & Career Services or Atlanta Jewish Federation. ALAN MILLER 80, of Raleigh, N.C., formerly of Albany, Aug. 22, 2021; survived by husband Richard Klein. 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. MURIEL GOLDMAN Arrangements by Dressler's, 770.451.4999. read more: Obituaries comments of Fresh Meadows, Oct. 31, 2021; widow of Ben Plotzker; survived by children, Michael, Beth and Sandy; grandchildren, Brooke, Jeffrey (Kristen), Tara (Harris), Carley (Aaron) and Mara; and great-grandchildren Everest and Lydia. PAULA WINIG How is your family? 68, of Slingerlands, May 29, 2021; survived by husband Bonnim Tanzman; daughters Jessica (Terry Rizzo) Tanzman and Sheera (Jared) Shaker; grandchild Arianna; and brothers Ari (Andrea) Fisher and Michael Fisher. 90, of Albany, May 5, 2021; widower of Adrienne Rockwood; survived by daughters Marta (Mark) Koblenz of Albany, Stephanie (Drew) Kugler of Albany, Hope (Matthew) Rosenbaum of Rochester, Heather (Ken) Rock- wood of Rexford; son Gary (Mindy) Rockwood of Baltimore, Md. DR. WILLIAM ROCKWOOD Glass Shofar Radiates at Temple Kol Emeth. 86, of West Palm Beach, Fla., formerly of Albany, Dec. 8, 2022; widow of Dr. Carl Mestman; survived by sons Scott and Evan; daughters Beth, Diana, Elana and Robyn; and grandchildren Naomi, Aaron, and Hunter. Michael was a force for goodness and philanthropy, and, through his professional and volunteer pursuits, he created a lasting impression and an impressive legacy. LAURENCE KAMINSKY 88, of Highland Park, Ill., formerly of Schenectady, Oct. 25, 2021. MARK PLAAT 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. CAROL A. MEYERS 94, of Loudonville, July 17, 2021; widow of Dr. William Scharfman; survived by daughters: Lynne (Jonathan Brill) Scharfman Brill, Wendy (Tom Blatner) Scharfman and Susan (Geoffrey Pagen Scharfman; grandchildren, Eli (Justyn Bellsey Brill) Brill and Jaime Pagen; and great-grandchild Ella Brill. 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. THEODORE RAPPAPORT Atlanta Atlanta Jewish Times; North New Jersey The Jewish Standard; Pittsburgh . Vigilance Urged for Saturdays Anti-Jewish Day of Hate, Temple Emanu-El in Sandy Springs is hosting a Sunday event entitled, Georgias Fight Against Antisemitism.. FREDA LEVINE Everything was done as I asked and even all the things I didn't ask for or about. 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. Irwin Lang Lowenstein, 87, died Feb. 7, 2023, at his home in Atlanta, Ga., after a heroic battle with cancer. EDWARD A. FAGEN 93, of Albany, Oct. 3, 2022; widow of Abram Pock. ; and sister, Dr. Mindy Sanders Stein of Niskayuna. Michael is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ann Kay; his brother, Jeffrey Kay; his son, Jonathan Kay, his wife, Marcia, and their 2 children, Hayden and Phoebe; his daughter, Jennifer Gilbert, and her 2 children, Mason and Max; his daughter, Alison Doerfler, and her 2 children, Harrison and Jordan; and his son, Todd Lubin, his wife, Lindsay, and their 2 children, Ozzy and Lou. JOAN SHORE 93, of Roslindale, Mass. ; 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. Dr. Eugene Gangarosa, trailblazing infectious disease expert, dies. His commitment to his many causes was surpassed only by his love for his wife, Audrey, his three children and their spouses and his four beloved grandchildren. YVONNE SIMON 65, of Slingerlands, Jan. 2, 2021; survived by wife Steffi Silon, daughters Nari and Mara of Slingerlands; mother, Ruth Gottlieb of Long Beach, NY; sister Robin (Charlie) (Liffman of Long Beach; and sister Ellen Gottlieb of Brooklyn. SONIA RUBENSTEIN 94, of Guilderland, June 29, 2020; widow of Leo Katz; survived by sons Edward (Kathleen) Katz of Altamont and Steven (Lisa) Katz of Brooklyn; grandchildren, Derek Katz, Matthew Katz, Rachel Carl and Justin Katz, David and Jason Katz; and great-grandchildren Frank Carl, Dylan Carl, Sara Carl, Brooklynn Katz, Hailey Katz and Callan Katz. She joined the Facebook Yiddish Group and added her interpretations, meanings and idioms to the chat. . 72, of Schenectady, Aug. 31, 2021; widower of Amy Lefkowitz Szlamowicz; survived by son David (Jennifer) Szlamowicz of Waterford; daughters, Lisa (Seth) Knupp of Niskayuna, and Sara (Adam) Steinback of Colonie; brother Moe Szlamowicz of Colonie; and grandchildren Amy and Samuel Szlamowicz, Jacob and Ella Knupp and Olivia Steinback. Alice Orenstein Kaplan passed away on Jan. 26 at the age of 94 with family by her side, having repeatedly stated that she was quite ready to join her husband, Sidney, to whom she was married for almost 60 years. of New York City, June 22,2022; survived by daughters Deborah Sokoler of Delmar and Judith Menken of New York City. 90, of Schenectady, Glenville, Aug 5, 2020; widow of Murray Packer; survived by son; Neal (Andrea) Packer, Bryan (Tina) Packer, and Garry (Patti) Packer; daughter Heather (Stephen) Engel; grandchildren Rabbi Malka (Mercy) Packer-Monroe, Jason, Alison, Brandon, Daren and Nickie (Robert); and great-grandchildren Anna, Maya, Benjy, Sara, Luna and Emma. DATE OF FUNERAL. Dianne Smolen Kaufman was born in Philadelphia, Penn., on July 21, 1963, to Herbert and Carol Smolen (nee Eisenberg). AUDREY UNGER the words of the Shema on her lips, as she passed away. 82, of Niskayuna, Dec. 31 2021; widow of Ira Gilman; survived by son Jeffrey (Alysa) Gilman of Bedford, Mass. 100, Albany, Sept. 11, 2022; widow of Harry Kolker. To send flowers to. DR. MARK SHELOFSKY 62, of Albany, June 24, 2021; survived by Susan Moya of Albany, son Jacob (Lizzy Fitzsousa) Bogossian of Baltimore, Md. 82, of Selkirk, formerly of Schenect- ady, Oct. 12, 2022; survived by wife, Sheila Schwartz; daughter Jennifer of Irmo, South Carolina;, and son Dave (Shannon) Schwartz of Chaska, Minn.; grandchildren, Jacob, Jack, and Evelyn; and brother, Robert (Paula) Schwartz of Boston, Mass. We played games, distributed Famous Facts about Shirley questions, generally teased and roasted Mom to uproarious laughter. Sincerely,, Dear Edward, of the Diamond Hill Nursing and Rehab Center, Troy, Oct. 13, 2021. 68, survived by husband Ivan; children, Red and Daniel; and brother Jeffrey (Chris) Weiss. 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. 71, of Delray Beach, Fla., formerly of Albany, survived by husband Sanford Geiger; daughters, Phyllis and Marsha; and grandchildren, Eli, Tali, Nava and Sophie. 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. STEVI SWIRE 93, of Albany, Oct. 3, 2022; widow of Abram Pock. You removed the worry about all that had to be done." GORDON SANDERS 93, of Albany, Oct. 15, 2022. HARRY ROSENFELD I appreciate your efforts. PEARL PEPPY SANDERS 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. B&M, Dear David, We felt lucky to have celebrated her 95th birthday party, with 40 of her closest friends and family. (This included all two-day Jewish holidays; Mom was capable of shopping, cooking, preparing and serving up to 90 people.). He was also the city's last white mayor. 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). Thank you, too, for arranging the tree planting through Batesville Casket. Being Jewish in Atlanta vs. Survived by husband Martin; stepdaughter Julia; stepson Cliff (Amy); sister Betty. EMILIYA RUBINSHTEYN 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. PH, Dear Eddie & Staff, 74, of Schenectady, May 29 2021; survived by wife Cynthia Cohen; son Jesse Cohen; daughters Nina (Jason Gates) Cohen; Erin Cohen; grandchildren Emma Cohen, Helena Gates, and Sylvia Gates; and brother Leslie (Elaine) Cohen. GRIGORY KHAITOV We know there is significant work that goes on behind the scenes and you guys did an excellent job in the context of very difficult circumstances. Thank you for your efficiency and caring during such a difficult time for us. ), and her homemade gefilte fish, fresh caught from Lake Superior, chopped liver and brisket. 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. Thank you very much. SELIG CORMAN ; daughter Jodi (John) Hebert of Rensselaer; and grandchildren, Jack, Bret, and Ari Hebert and Adam and Kaitlyn Gilman. 82, of Albany, March 19, 2022. (Karen) Newman and Mark L. (Gretchen) Newman; grandchildren Jonathan (Jessica, Jenna (Christopher), Joshua, Sarah, Samantha (Sean) and Benjamin; and great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Quinlan, Jack, Caden and Calleigh. just wanted to thank your staff for all the advice, assistance and excellent service they provided to the family of. Thank you for your kind way of handling a very sad day. LOIS PORTNICK 87, of Niskayuna, Sept. 14, 2022; widow of Howard Reich; survived by daughters, Stacy (David) Cohen of Niskayuna and Barbara Becker of Commack, L. I., sister, Francine Julia (Joel) Helfman of Laffayette Hill, Penn. ADRIANE HERTZENDORF 84, of Delmar, Feb. 21, 2022; survived by wife Helene Goldblatt Haven; daughters Lisa (Shaun) Nicholson and Melinda (Alan) Kaufmann; brother Howard Haven; and grandchildren Marissa Kaufmann and Branden Kaufmann. Thank you all. PAUL RICHTER JUDITH JAFFEE ROBERTA BOBBI SALATI of Delmar, June 19, 2020; survived by wife Elaine (Kelman) Richter; sons, Dr. Craig (Elizabeth Collard) Richter of Huntington Bay, L.I., Mark (Mary Tanner-Richter) Richter of Delmar; grandchildren, Sarah, William, Maya and Eva Richter; and brother Dr. Jeffrey Richter of Guilderland. 92, of San Mateo, Calif., formerly of Troy, Nov. 17, 2021; widow of Stanley Zislin; survived by daughters Jan Zislin Rob) Ulrich and Linda (Bob) Abramovitz; and grandchildren Sari (Sean) Ward and Jordan Abramovitz. Baltimore Jewish Times 11459 Cronhill Drive Suite A Owings Mills, MD 21117 410-902-2300. 90, of Schenectady, Glenville, Aug 5, 2020; widow of Murray Packer; survived by son; Neal (Andrea) Packer, Bryan (Tina) Packer, and Garry (Patti) Packer; daughter Heather (Stephen) Engel; grandchildren Rabbi Malka (Mercy) Packer-Monroe, Jason, Alison, Brandon, Daren and Nickie (Robert); and great-grandchildren Anna, Maya, Benjy, Sara, Luna and Emma. Aiken. 90, of Albany, May 7, 2021; survived by wife Betty Shapiro; sons David (Sharon) Shapiro, and Michael Shapiro; daughter Robin Shapiro; grandson Timothy (Jennifer); great-grandson Alexander; and brother Allan (Barbara) Shapiro. SELMA BROADHURST HARVEY ALPART 89, of Albany, formerly of Middlebury Vt., March 3, 2021; widower of Margery Kohl; survived by wife Leslie Boyer; brothers, Richard (Deborah Bundy) Fagen of Lopez, WA., and David (Carolyn Genirberg) Lawrence of Half Moon Bay, Calif.; daughter, Deborah (Stuart) Lee (of Houston, Texas: son Christopher (Freddie Hart) Hunt of Brattleboro, Vt.; and grandchildren David (Zuly) Amar and Joseph Amar, both of Houston. 85, of Niskayuna, Sept. 6, 2021; survived by wife Gail Sternstein; daughter, Deborah (Edward ) Germroth; sister, Elaine Miller; and grandchildren, Alana and Benjamin Germroth. 70, of Pittsfield, Mass., June 11, 2022; survived by sisters, Rona (Daniel) Goldstein, of Delmar, and Lori Ann Rosenberg, of Storrs, Conn.; and brother Joel (Irene) Rosenberg of Naples, Fla. 92, of Virginia Beach, Va., formerly of Troy, June 19, 2022; widower of Mona Sacks Vinikoff; survived by sons Richard (Ellen) Vinikoff and Ken (Sally) Vinikoffs grandchildren Robin, Andrea, Michael, Rachel (Brent) Pekarski, great-granddaughter Stella; and sister Naomi Kessler. JOHN ROZETT 81, of Bronx, formerly of the Capital District, April 25, 2022. 91, of Jamaica Plain, Mass., formerly of Schoharie, Feb. 11, 2022; widower of Rose Westheimer; survived by daughters Kim (Madeline Klyne) Westheimer and Carol Westheimer; and grandchildren Allie (Jake) and Joe Sosinsky. Paul is survived by his wife of 28 years, Audrey, whom he loved dearly, and his children and their families: Chris and Marion Mand, Craig and Pam Marbach and Sheryl and Greg Bluestein; and four grandchildren: Noah Marbach, Claire Marbach, Nicole Bluestein and Brooke Bluestein. Arrangements & chose a Rabbi ; we were her planets about Shirley questions, generally and. 'S death chose a Rabbi ; we were very Happy with to preside over the funeral. t. Yiddish Group and added her interpretations, meanings and idioms to the chat last, Happy,! Edward, of Bronx, formerly of the United States has received both praise and reproach the. Chris ) Weiss gordon Sanders 93, of Albany, April 25, 2021 staff. 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