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Pearl Kirsch
KIRSCH, Pearl. On Thursday, May 7, 2015. Beloved daughter of the late Naomi and the late Nathan Kirsch. Predeceased by her dear sisters and brothers. She will be missed by her nieces, nephews, and by all who knew her. Graveside service on Sunday, May 10 at 9:30 a.m. at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O.
Tillie Gallet
GALLET, Tillie (nee Fox). On Friday, May 8, 2015. Wife of the late Sam Gallet. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Sydney and the late Esther Fox, the late Esther and the late Abie Yablonsky, the late Hy and the late Sylvia Fox. Loving aunt of Betty Grintuch, Zavie and Gail Yablonsky; Howard Fox, Pammy and Clifford Singer, Arnold Fox, Martin Fox and Shelley Kapusta, Marla Fox and Rob Hirscheimer; Patty and Stephen Starke, Michael and Nicki Fox, and the late Joel Fox. She will be sadly missed by her many grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Special thanks to Dr. Wendy Estevez, and the nurses and staff of 5 North at St. Mary’s Hospital for their exceptional care and devotion. Graveside service on Sunday, May 10 at 10:30 a.m. at the Machziki Hadas Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva strictly private. Contributions in her memory may be made to Hope & Cope, c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251. Arrangements entrusted to Paperman & Sons.
Berl Weiss
Peacefully, with dignity, and surrounded by love, on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at the age of eighty-six. Devoted and loving husband of Ruth Wilder for sixty-three years. Dear brother-in-law of Sam and Paula (Wilder) Melamed. Loving, devoted and cherished uncle of Alan and Iris (Rogers) Melamed, Arthur and Marilyn (Melamed) Master. He will be fondly remembered by his grandnieces, grandnephew, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephew. Berl will be missed by many friends. The family extends special thanks to Drs. Golda Tradounsky and Marilisa Romano and the staff of the 3rd floor at Mount Sinai Hospital for their exceptional care, and to his compassionate caregiver, Rose Dohinog, for whom he always had a smile. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, May 11 at 2 p.m. Burial at the Shaare Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at his home, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily through Wednesday evening.
Buddy (Selig) Zackon
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Buddy (Selig) Zackon on Friday, May 8, 2015. Loving husband of Sheila Ruskin for 25 years. Beloved father and father-in-law of Bonnie, Warren, Ira and Nini, Heidi and Ron Aberback, Paula Becuti and Andrea and Tom Luczak. Proud grandfather of Rob and Erika Britton, Ilana, Daniel and Noam Zackon, Jeremy and Alix Zackon, Adam and Ryan Aberback and Robert and Harrison Luczak. Son of the late Benjamin and Stella Zackon. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Margie and the late Lewis Feldstein and Helen and the late Abby Iscoe. He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday May 11 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Donations in his memory may be made to: NYOH Community Cancer Foundation at 518-373-3800 or newyorkoncology.com/about-us/foundation. This foundation supports the needs of cancer patients in the practice of Dr. Ira Zackon and Dr. Nini Wu.
George Glass
Peacefully, on Sunday, May 10, 2015. Beloved husband of Barbara for seventy-one years. Loving father and father-in-law of Gabor and Helen. Cherished grandpa of Jenna, and Michael. Brother and brother-in-law of the late Klari and the late Frigyes Banki. George will be sadly missed by his honorary grandchildren, Ilana, Nora, and Jonathan, by their parents, Rita and Henry, and by his family and all who knew him. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of 9D at the Royal Victoria Hospital (Glen Yards) for their exceptional care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, May 12 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Beth Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva private. Donations in his memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Quebec, (514) 871-1551.
Sol Mayoff
On Saturday, April 25, 2015. Husband of the late Esther (Essie) Zipman. Father and father-in-law of Allan and Johanna. Grandfather of Johanna and Adrian. Great-grandfather of Dallas, Chelsea and Garrett. Brother and brother-in-law of Moe and the late Sarah Mayoff, the late Anne and the late Abe Morantz. Brother-in-law of Lillian Zipman and Moe Zipman. He will be greatly missed by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. Graveside service on Thursday, April 30 at 11 a.m. at the B’nai Brith Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O.
Lorna Scherzer
SCHERZER, Lorna (nee Greenberg). Peacefully on Thursday April 30, 2015. Daughter of the late Cecile and the late Michael Greenberg. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Stephanie Scherzer, Brian Scherzer and Judi Milstein. Cherished grandmother of Paul and Rachel Scherzer, Carrie Scherzer and Stanley Dashevsky. Loving great-grandmother of Nathan, Aaron, and Isaac Scherzer. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Melvin (Buddy) and Peggy Greenberg, and Marlene Bourke. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Sunday, May 3, at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Shaar Hashomayim Congregation Cemetery, 1297 chemin de la Foręt, Outremont. Shiva details available at www.paperman.com. Contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Eddy (Aaron) Placzek
PLACZEK, Eddy (Aaron). On Thursday, April 30, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Chawa. Loving father and father-in-law of Israel and the late Toby Yoskovitch, Reva and Arie Eidelmann, and Philip Placzek. Cherished grandfather of Adi and Shawna Yoskovitch, Shira Yoskovitch; Adam and Shanit Eidelmann, and Lauren Eidelmann; Alexis Placzek and Andrea Wolinetz, and Brett Placzek. Proud great-grandfather of Justin, and Daniel Yoskovitch; and Rory Placzek Wolinetz. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Pnina and Itschak Dotan, the late Leah and the late Reuben Placzek who perished in the Holocaust, the late Zahava and the late Avrum Fingrout; and brother-in-law of Lola and the late Solomon Abramovitch. He will be missed by his nieces, nephews, family and dear friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Monday, May 4 at 12:00 noon. Burial at the Zagelmbia Society Section, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Laval. Shiva at his home, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Heart Function Clinic c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Sydney Kaplin
Peacefully, on Friday, May 1, 2015, at the age of ninety-three. Beloved husband of Lillian Belitzky for sixty-eight years. Loving father and father-in-law of Helen, Michael, Richard, Earl and Julie (Enright). Proud Zaidie of Justin Mizzi (Jennifer Dickson), and Adam Mizzi; Cory Kaplin (Anik Bouchard), and Bradley Kaplin; Lauren Kaplin (Brian Kozlowski), Eric Kaplin, and Andrea Kaplin; Cody, and Alexi Kaplin. Brother of the late Millie Halpern, the late Ena Ryant, and the late Herbert Kaplin. Sydney will be missed by his large extended family and many dear friends. The family would like to thank Carmel Claveria and Amor Camacho, as well as the other dedicated caregivers who took such great care of Sydney over the last number of years. Special thanks to Dr. Michael Dworkind and his staff for their compassion and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, May 5 at 1 p.m. Burial at the Beth Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at Castel Royal: 5740 Cavendish Blvd., C.S.L. through Thursday evening. Donations in his memory may be made to the “Sydney Kaplin Memorial Fund” c/o Parkinson’s Society of Canada, 1-800-565-3000.
Howard David Schneidman
SCHNEIDMAN, Howard David. After a courageous battle on Thursday, May 7, 2015, just short of his fifty-sixth birthday. Much loved son of Roslyn and Leonard Schneidman. Cherished father of Claudia. Loving brother and brother-in-law of Valerie Schneidman and Jay Lawrence, Steven and Randee Schneidman. Proud uncle of Mollie, Elana and Emily Lawrence; Jonathan, Lyndsay, and Noah Schneidman. Devoted nephew of Gerald and Carmela Plewa, the late Joe and the late Helen Schneidman. Special friend of Carole Gailloux. Grandson of the late Mollie and late Albert Plewa, the late Polly and the late Louis Schneidman. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Friday, May 8 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Ahavath Schulom Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at his parents’ home. Donations in his memory may be made to the “Howard Schneidman Memorial Fund” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Sophia Davis
DAVIS, Sophia (nee Seidman). Peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2015, in her 104th year. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Robert and Rona, Barbara Davis and Michael Hamilton. Cherished Granny of Caroline Davis and Jonas Meretsky, Joanne and Adam Rose, Bryan and Shaina Davis. Proud great-grandmother of ten. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Eileen and the late Ralph Pritzker, Bayla and the late Max Grossman, and predeceased by her other siblings and their spouses. Sophia will be sadly missed by her nieces, and nephews. Special thanks to Myrlyn, Kedesh, Mary, and Patricia for their care, kindness, and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Thursday, May 7 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Temple Emanu-El Beth Sholom Congregation Section, Mount Royal Cemetery, 1297 ch. de la Foręt, Outremont. Shiva at her son’s home on Thursday and Saturday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Donations in her memory may be made to Temple Emanu-El Beth Sholom, (514) 937-3575.
