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Selma Goldberg
GOLDBERG, Selma (née Morantz). Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Harry. Adored daughter of the late Rose and the late Pete Morantz. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Harvey and Elaine, Caryl and Lawrence Young. Treasured Bubbie of Scott and Elise, and Casey Goldberg; Suzanne and Brian, Robbie, Raquel and the late Jacqui Gold. Proud great-grandmother of Matthew, Maya, and Hallie. Predeceased by her much loved siblings and their spouses, Harold and Nettie, Rita and Al. Special sister-in-law of Annie and the late Joey, the late Anne and the late Harry. She will be sadly missed by her treasured nieces and nephews, and their families. The family would like to thank Donald Lieberman for his devotion and kindness. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, March 15 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Beth Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva private from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. through Wednesday evening. Donations in Selma’s memory may be made to the “Jacqui Gold Mouchicut Fund” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Ina Katz
KATZ, Ina (née Ida Gorbaty). On Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Irving Katz. Loving and devoted mother of Cheryl Renée Grossman. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Nat and Claire Gorby, the late Mildred and the late Jerome Shapiro. Loving daughter of the late Max and the late Mania Gorbaty. Ina will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family would like to thank the staff of Lev Tov Residence for their care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, March 13 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva to be announced. Donations in her memory may be made to MADA Community Centre, (514) 342-4969 ext.: 229.
Adele Davidovic
DAVIDOVIC, Adele (nee Siminoff). On Saturday, March 14, 2015 in her ninety-first year. Beloved wife of the late Lazar. Loving mother of Sharon, and Helen Rostoker (David). Cherished Bubbie of Benjamin, and the late Michael Rostoker. Dear sister of Eleanor (the late Beryl), the late Hymie, and the late Beatrice (the late Herman). Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Tuesday, March 17 at 12:00 noon. Burial at the Beth Israel Beth Aaron Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at her home from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. through Sunday evening. In lieu of gifts or flowers, contributions in Adele’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Julius Letovsky
LETOVSKY, Julius. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 15, 2015. Beloved husband of Rose (Cornfield) for sixty-nine years. Devoted father and father-in-law of Sharon, Steven and Davida, Susan and Michael Stern, and Jaynee. Cherished “Zaida” of Cynthia and Jeremy Rand, Stefanie and Dan Brault, Alison and Scott Ivany; Joseph and Lynn Shragge, Aaron Shragge, Stacey and Eric Howard, Eric Letovsky and fiancée Bethia Gates, Stephanie Gauthier and the late Stuart Letovsky; Aaron and Sharon Stern, David and Erin Stern, Jessica Stern; and Danny Claman. Proud great “Zaida” of Matthew, and Samantha Rand; Mia, and Jacob Brault; Abby, Rachel, Jaclyn, and Adina Howard; Tyler, and Madison Letovsky; and Max Stern. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Bill and Hinda Letovsky, the late Laura and the late Hymie Litwack, the late Esther and the late Bennie Schachter, the late Frances and the late Abe Pinsky, the late Abie and the late Ruth Letovsky, the late Jack and the late Pearl Letovsky; and brother-in-law of Al and Marabelle Cornfield, Sam and the late Sylvianne Cornfield, Hana and the late Ben Cornfield, the late Anne and the late Ed Ikeman, the late Lou and the late Sema Cornfield. Julius will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, family and friends. A kind and gentle soul, he will be fondly remembered by all those whose lives he touched. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Tuesday, March 17 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Beth Ora Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at his daughter Susan’s home. Contributions in his memory may be made to the “Julius Letovsky Memorial Fund” c/o Beth Ora Congregation, (514) 748-6559.
Mary Koltz
KOLTZ, Mary (née Diamond). It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Mary on Friday, March 13, 2015. Beloved wife of her soul-mate Lou for over sixty-seven years. Adoring and loving mother and mother-in-law of Judy and Allan Berger, Jeffrey and Susie Koltz. Devoted and exceptional grandmother of Alison Berger and Matthew Derkson, Deborah Berger and Jonathan Knopp, and Jessica Koltz. Delighted and proud great-grandmother Skylar, and Zoe Derkson; and Sophie Knopp. Dear sister and sister-in-law of the late Jackie and the late Deena Diamond, Nora and the late Norman Diamond; and sister-in-law of the late Shirley and the late Ralph Boright, the late Sam and the late Fay Koltz, the late Frances Katz, the late Edith Koltz, Edward and the late Ruth Surkes. Mary will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. The family would like to thank the dedicated and compassionate staff of the Emergency department at St. Mary’s Hospital. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, March 17 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Beth Tikvah Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 5740 Rembrandt Ave., # 303 from 3:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. through Thursday evening. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Emergency Department c/o the Saint Mary’s Hospital Foundation, (514) 734-2694, or to the charity of your choice.
Irwin Slopack
Slopack, Irwin. After a lengthy illness on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Son of the late David and the late Shirley Slopack. Loving brother and brother-in-law Stanley Slopack , Herb and Marlene Slopack. Dear uncle of Brandon, Dara and Anthony, Shawna. Irwin will be sadly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Mount Sinai Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion. Special thanks to Zavie Brown for his friendship, love and support. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Monday, March 16 at 12:00 pm. Burial at the Beth El Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva to be announced. Donations in his memory may be made to Spinal Cord Injury Ontario, www.sciontario.org/ways-to-give.
Rhea Filger
FILGER, Rhea (nee Davidovitch). Peacefully, on Friday, March 13, 2015, at the age of 102. Wife of the late Nathan Felgar and the late Percy Filger. Mother of the late Brahm Felgar (Donna), Rhona Rosenberg (the late Sav), Ben Felgar (Anna Selinger); and step-mother of Myra Covens and Sharon Filger (Steve Laurie). Grandmother of Neil Rosenberg (Elizabeth), Noah Felgar (Sophia), Ian Felgar (Elena), Randy Covens (Lindsay), Jordan Covens (Lisa), Jeffrey Laurie (Erin). Special “Big Bubby” of Brooke Dana Rosenberg and nine great grandchildren. Sister of Sylvia Stern, Molly Podozer and the late Eli Davids, the late Sadie Turner, the late Sally Karlin, the late Frances Auerbach, and the late Rose Goodman. The family would like to thank Lorraine and Richard of the Steger Residence, nurses Jasmine, Daniella and their staff, and Rebecca Freedman of the CLSC for the wonderful care given to Rhea. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Monday, March 16 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at the Steger Residence, 2450 Thimens Blvd. 4th floor, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. through Wednesday. Donations in Rhea’s memory may be made to Maison Shalom, (514) 738-8708 and would be greatly appreciated.
Miklos Czik
A Holocaust survivor, businessman and a family man, on Sunday, March 15, 2015, in his ninety-seventh year. Beloved husband of his soul-mate and dance partner, the late Clara Felberman. Loving father of Margaret (Micki) Czik and Shirli Penner. Grandfather of Jessica Cohen. Survived by his sisters, Adele Roth and Olga Kay. Predeceased by his other siblings. Loved by his many nieces and nephews. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Tuesday, March 17 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the Shomrim Laboker Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at his sister Olga’s home in Sha'arei Tikva, Israel.
Shirley Sinclair
SINCLAIR, Shirley (nee Harrow). Peacefully, on Saturday, March 14, 2015 in her ninety-fourth year. Beloved wife of the late Saul. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Diane and Leonard Oberfeld. Cherished grandmother of Jeffrey and Lori, Lawrence and Jennifer. Proud great-grandmother of Joseph, Sophie, and Eden. Dear sister and sister-in-law of the late Allan and the late Norma and the late Miriam Harrow; and sister-in-law of Norman and Rose Sinclair, Martin and Fanny Sinclair, the late Harry and the late Florence Sinclair, the late Florence and the late Sam Biberman. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Tuesday, March 17 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Bassarabier Hebrew Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at her daughter’s home from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. through Wednesday evening.
Evelyn Stanislawski
STANISLAWSKI, Evelyn (nee Pinkus). On Monday, March 16, 2015. Beloved wife of the late David Stanislawski. Loving mother, mother-in-law and Bubby of Howard and Susan (Schwartz), and their children Joshua, Eliana, Benjamin, Noam and Rebecca; Michael and Marjorie (Kaplan), and their children Ethan, Aaron and Emma; Sheila and Irv (Osterer) and their children Daniel, Jordan, David and Robbie. Devoted sister and sister-in-law of Sabine and the late Paul Pinkus, the late Ruth Binder (the late Nathan), Harriet and the late Stanley Pinkus, the late Helen and the late Max Stein (Annie), Irving and the late Mary Leibgott, Trudy and the late Sonny Weinstein. Also survived and doted upon by Ayren Magallanes. Evelyn will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, and friends. The family is deeply grateful to Dr. David Langleben and Dr. Norman Wolkove. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Wednesday, March 18 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Beth Ora Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at her home. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation, (514) 369-2222, ext. 1334.
