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Harold Smith
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, September 16, 2013, in his eighty-first year. Best friend and devoted husband of Marilyn Shapiro for fifty-two years. Beloved father and father-in-law of Sanford and Joy Smith, Rhonda and Sheldon Nutkevitch, Teddy and Sharon Smith. Cherished Zaidie of Rachel and David Smith; Sierra, Jared, Tyler and Jordan Nutkevitch; Jeremy, Evan and Dylan Smith. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Etty and George Grosz, Joan and the late Larry Smith and the late Rose Smith, the late Annie and the late Moe Liebman, and brother-in-law of Harold and Rona Shapiro, Irving and Jean Feldgaier and the late Miriam Feldgaier. Sadly mourned by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. Sincere thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of the Cardiac Care Unit at the Royal Victoria Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, September 18 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the Beth Tikvah Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Due to the festival of Succoth, shiva ends Wednesday afternoon. The family will be welcoming visitors through Sunday evening. Contributions may be made to the Royal Victoria Hospital Foundation in memory of Harold Smith, (514) 843-1543
Yvonne Zeytouney
Suddenly, on Monday, September 16, 2013. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Bernard, Sandra and Andreas, and Lloyd. Yvonne will be sadly missed and always loved by her brothers and sister-in-law, family, and all who knew her. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, September 18 at 12 noon. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, Dollard-des-Ormeaux.
Celia Small Schertzer
SMALL SCHERTZER, Celia (nee Slotnikoff). 1915 – 2013. Peacefully, in her ninety-ninth year, on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Loving wife of the late Louis Small and the late Fred Schertzer. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Rosalie (Cookie) Gechman, Sandy and Charles Silverman, Neil and Lisette Small. Cherished grandmother of Stacy and Adam, Eric and Rebecca, Jodi and Stephen, Robin and Wayne, Corrie and Mitchell, David and Amelie, and Kathryne. Proud great-grandmother of Austin and Andrew, Jason and Andrew, Matthew and Jennifer; Madison, Rylie and Logan, and Romy. Predeceased by her four sisters, Bessie, Annie, Diane and Laura. Sadly mourned by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to the staff of 4C at the Jewish Eldercare Centre and to Rose for her exceptional care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, September 22 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O.
Abe Schickler
SCHICKLER, Abe. On Friday, September 20, 2013. Beloved husband of Etta Reisler. Loving father of Ryna. Special uncle of David and Maria Katz, Sandra and the late Hy Katz. Predeceased by his dear siblings and their spouses Toby and Joe, Anna and Kurt, Sally, Jacob, and David; brother-in-law of Anne and the late Syd Reuben, and the late Barbara Reisler. He will be missed by his nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Special thanks to Norma, Ernesto, Shirley, Joanne, Chelo, Lillian, Jackie, Morris, Jeanette, and Dindo as well as all the caregivers staff and friends who were so exceptional. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, September 22 at 10:45 a.m. Burial at the Chevra Shaas Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Donations in Abe’s memory may be made to the Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation, (514) 483-2121 ext. 2207.
Iancu (John) Steiner
Peacefully, with dignity, on Wednesday, September 18, 2013. Beloved husband of Arlene Tobin for fifty-five years. Loving and devoted father and father-in-law of Rhonda and Luc Jacques, Howard and Bernadette. Cherished Zaidie of Jeremy, Emily, Erica and Zachary. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Peter and Rosalie Steiner, the late Sema Ceausu. John will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, family and all of those whose lives he touched. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the 3rd floor ICU at the Jewish General Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion. Special thanks to nurse Jamie. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, September 22 at 1:45 p.m. Burial at the Farband Labour Zionist Organization Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva to be announced. Contributions in John’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Jean Guttman
GUTTMAN, Jean (née Globus). On Wednesday, September 18, 2013 in her one-hundred-and-second year. Beloved wife of the late Sam. Dearest mother and mother-in-law of Sue Carol and Arnold Isaacson, Hershel and Kathy Guttman. Cherished grandmother of Heidi Isaacson, Jared Isaacson and Claire Fowles; Katana Guttman, and Ariela Guttman. Proud great-grandmother of Eliza Ann and twins Ben and David. Devoted daughter of the late Sarah and the late Isaac Globus. Predeceased by her siblings and their spouses Saul and Mildred Globus, Anna Globus Hill and Harry Hill and Shirley Lassner, Jack and Faye Globus, Leo and Helen Globus and Rena Martinengo. Dear sister-in-law of Sarah Kahn, and Leah Cohen; predeceased by her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Max and Ray Guttman, Charles and Yetta Goodman, Louis and Clara Goodman, Manny and Sayde Goodman, Larry Kahn, Clara and Sam Abramovitch, and Sheldon Cohen. Jean is also survived by her many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, cousins, and by all those she held dear. Well-known as the co-owner of the oft-frequented Anna Globus Hill Boutique in Snowdon, she retired in 1991 at the age of eighty. Ahead of her time, she will forever stand as an example of the liberated woman, balancing motherhood, community involvement, family life and business acumen while being a most supportive wife - succeeding on all fronts. She accomplished this with honesty, integrity, forthrightness, humour, and most of all with love and devotion. The family wishes to thank her devoted caregivers Glecy, Rowena, and Ana who were instrumental in prolonging her life and allowing her to enjoy her final years comfortably and without worry, but above all with dignity. They took pride in her appearance and well-being as she would have done herself, and for that we are forever grateful. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Sunday, September 22 at 11:30 a.m. Burial at the Shomrim Laboker Congregation Cemetery, Beth Hamedrash Hagadol Section, de la Savane. Shiva at her daughter’s home; due to the festival of Succoth, Shiva will commence the evening of Saturday, September 28, details to be announced. Contributions in her memory may be made to the “Jean Guttman Memorial Fund” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251, or to Federation CJA (514) 345-2600.
Jennie Gordon
GORDON, Jennie (nee Spector). In her ninety-fourth year, on Wednesday, September 18, 2013. Wife of the late Cecil Gordon. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Dr. Philip and Rosalie, Dr. Earl and Ellie. Cherished Bubbie of Laurel Gordon and Paul Dymond, Elliot and Dayle Gordon; Elizabeth Gordon and Charlie Yocum, Stephen Gordon and Amanda Teo. Loving great-grandmother of Ryan and Maryn Gordon; Jane Yocum; Ethan Gordon. Sister and sister-in-law of the late Charlie and the late Freda Spector, the late Eva and the late Saul Schecter, the late Harold and the late Ruth Spector, and dear sister-in-law of Fanny Lewis. Jennie will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Ann and Joyce for their exceptional care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, September 22 at 2:45 p.m. Burial at the Independent Hebrew Cemetery #2, de la Savane. Due to the festival of Succot, shiva commences Saturday evening, September 28. Contributions in her memory may be made to the “Jennie Gordon Memorial Fund” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Katharine Notkin
NOTKIN, Katharine (née Cohen) On Friday, September 20, 2013. Treasured wife of Ronald Notkin for fifty years. Dearest mother of Lenore Notkin (Anthony Panagakos), and Alison Notkin (Solon McDade). Dear sister of Robert Cohen, and sister-in-law of the late Carl Notkin. Cherished Granny of Noah Panagakos; Isla, and Hazel McDade. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, September 23 at 2:30 p.m. Burial at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt. Shiva at her home; due to the festival of Succoth, Shiva will commence the evening of Saturday, September 28, details to be announced. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Rose Schneiderman
SCHNEIDERMAN, Rose (nee Rosen). On Thursday, September 12, 2013, in Toronto. Wife of the late Joshua. Loving mother and mother-in-law of David and Pratima of Toronto, and the late Marilyn (Larry Shevell). Cherished grandmother of Joshua Kiran and Anika Mala Schneiderman; and Emily Schneiderman-Shevell. Predeceased by her siblings who perished in the Holocaust. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Graveside service on Friday, September 13 at 2 p.m., at the Beit Abraham New Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Due to the advent of Yom Kippur, there will be no shiva. Contributions in Rose’s memory may be to the Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors, (514) 343-3529 exp.: 7373.
Belle Steinhouse
STEINHOUSE, Belle (née Blustein). On Tuesday, September 24, 2013, in her ninety-eighth year. Beloved wife of the late William (Bill). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Joyce and Harvey Kolodny, Marilyn and Neil Caplan. Cherished Bubby of Michael, and Joelle Kolodny; Ben, and Hanna Caplan. Predeceased by her siblings and their spouses Esther and Martin Rosenthal, Dave and Mary, Abe and Tamara, Ben and Judy, Phil and Tillie, and Sam and Lillian Blustein; as well as by her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Sonia and Joe Wolfe, Libby and Bernie Barnak, Lil and George Worshel. Belle will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Special thanks to her wonderful caregivers for their care, kindness and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Sunday, September 29 at 11:30 a.m. Burial at the Chevra Shaas Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at her daughter’s home, ending the evening of Tuesday, October 1. In Belle’s memory, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Groupe A.G.I., (514) 485-7233.
Rita Cohen
COHEN, Rita (née Stober). Peacefully, at her home, on Wednesday, September 25, 2013. Wife of the late Morley Cohen. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Joanne and Barry Goldmeier of Key Biscayne, FL, Donna Cohen and Robert Martel. Cherished grandmother of Michelle and Steven Cohen, Brian Goldmeier; Angelique Martel. Treasured great-grandmother (“GG”) of Emily and Alexis. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Milton and the late Marcia Stober of Toronto, the late Sylvia and the late Charles Winter, the late Annabelle and the late Hyman Wedret of Los Angeles, CA, and sister-in-law of Irena and the late Albert Cohen of Winnipeg, Frances and the late Joseph Cohen of Vancouver, Martha and the late Harry Cohen of Calgary, the late Samuel and the late Leatrice Cohen of Winnipeg, Gwen and the late John C. Cohen of Toronto. She will be sadly mourned and fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, family and all those whose lives she touched. Special thanks to Rita’s devoted caregivers, Dory, Sal, Josie, Flora, Maria and Lisa for their exceptional care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, September 29 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251, or to the Montreal General Hospital Foundation, (514) 934-8230.
