WE REMEMBER During the coming week Yeshiva Beth Yehudah will observe the yahrtzeits of the following departed friends, with the traditional memorial prayer, recitation of kaddish and studying of mishnayos. KISLEV DEC. 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 William Diamond Leo Foerber Morris Fox Harry Kasoff Leib Koller Harry Meisner Zelig Unrot Margaret Helen (Strom) Berman Gussie Brickner Harold H. Cohen Sarah Rochel Bos Shochno Goldstein Note Ben Chaim Goldstein Pauline Greenblatt Meyer W. Leib Bessie Matz Mox Partrich Solomon Alexander Schaap Elise Adler Rachel Bacow Leatrice Brudner Joseph Ernst Shona Dino Florence Elchonon Greenberg Geraldine Greenwald Mollie Leebove Abraham Rothberg Louise Silverstein Beverly Stern Nathan Terebelo Nathan Yanchoir Fanny August Abraham Belfer Isadore Blitzer Samuel Bortnick Gussie Cardash Joseph Epstein Yachet Klein KISLEV George Leo Milmet Lillian Hurvitz Rosenbaum Esther Rothberg Mary Simon Jack Funk Blank° Garber Max Geller Sarah Ethel Gottlieb Nelson Gordon Hall Rose Hermon Mary Klovons Jacob Shiffmon Harvey Simon Joyce Amhowitz Samuel M. Benderoff Anna Bonin Isaac Dinkin Anna Duchan Julius Gold Magdalayna Kahan Thelma Kaplan Ida Kesselman Esther Kirsh Loretto Littman Miriam Papelonsky Mary Peitz Gloria Rogain Dora Sokolsky Max Corp Hinda Cohn Elizabeth Fenyvesi Marcus Ginsberg Pauline Golden Isaac Kelmonowitz Benjamin Mason Benjamin Matz Samuel Scheinfield Herman Seppen Samuel Silverstein 20 20 20 20 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 DEC. 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 YESHIVA BETH YEHUDAH Administration Office: 557-6750 YESHIVA BETH YEHUDAH SCHOOL FOR BOYS 15751 West Lincoln Drive Southfield, Michigan 48076 Founded 1914 SALLY ALLAN ALEXANDER SCHOOL FOR GIRLS 14390 W. 10 Mile Road Oak Park, Michigan 48237 Comfort Alib Support When Death Occurs )1 The death of a loved one is a shattering experience. At these times. the rituals and traditions of our Jewish heritage are comforting even for those who are far from mainstream Judaism Serving the entire Detroit Jewish Community with dignity and compassion, regardless of religious affiliation or commitment. INIIIIIII ::: — ... — V,. nnx Stv non For compassionate assistance in a time of need, please call (810) 543-1622. Hebrew Memorial C1iapel 26640 Greenfield Rd., Oak Park, MI 48237 The family of the late DL SHELDON C. WHITE,51 158 wishes to thank the entire community for its outpouring of love and support during our recent, tragic loss. Mere words cannot express our appreciation. May we know only simchas together! Vicki Goldbaum, Southfield Councilwoman Vicki Harriet Goldbaum, 58, of Southfield, died Dec. 5. Mrs. Goldbaum, Southfield council- woman, was recently reelected to another four- year term on the council. During her years on the council, Mrs. Gold- baum served in various positions including council president pro- tem, chairman of the Finance Committee, chairman of the Neighborhood Services Com- mittee, chairman of the Council Legislative Committee, chair- man of the Site Plan Committee. Mrs. Goldbaum was an active member of the Michigan Mu- nicipal League and was vice president of its board of directors. She was honored by the MML board with a Special Award of Merit in 1992. She sat on the MML's Women in Municipal Government's board of directors and served as its chair in 1985- 86. Regionally, Mrs. Goldbaum Vicki Goldbaum served on the Southeast Michi- gan Council of Governments Committee on Environmental Strategy and its ad hoc committee. On the national level, she was active in the National League of Cities, serving on its community and economic development policy committee and steering committee. She held a governor's appointment to the Michigan Underground Tank Board. Among her accomplishments was the publi- LENA APPLEBAUM, 93, of West Bloomfield, died Dec. 4. Mrs. Applebaum was the beloved wife of the late Alexan- der Applebaum, the loving mother of the late Kenneth Ap- plebaum and the adoring grandmother of the late Ronald Iskow. She is survived by her daugh- ters and sons-in-law, Phyllis Pazner of West Bloomfield, Elaine and Julius Iskow of West Bloomfield, Shirley and Mark Singerman of West Bloomfield; grandchildren, Sher and Sandy Kaplan, Laura Rogers, Bruce and Anita Pazner, Howard and Ann Iskow, Jeffrey Iskow, Carol and John Allen, Carol and Jay Pomerantz, Lowell and Linda Singerman, Susan and Marc Andrews, Eric Applebaum; 12 great-grandchildren. Interment at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be directed to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by the Ira Kauf- man Chapel. BENJAMIN AVERBACH, 83, fot mer Detroiter of Sunny- vale, Calif. He is survived by his brothers and sister-in-law, Louis (Lloyd) of Farmington cation of a booklet which she wrote and illus- trated, Southfield Yesterday and Today. Mrs. Goldbaum was active on the Southfield Arts Council. She received a Michigan PTA Ser- vice Award in 1977 and a Certificate of Appre- ciation from the Bicentennial Commission. "Vicki Goldbaum will be re- membered for her devotion, ded- ication and commitment to the city of Southfield and its people," said administrator Robert Block. Active in the Jewish commu- nity, Mrs. Goldbaum was a life member of the National Council of Jewish Women, B'nai B'rith Women and Hadassah. Her oth- er affiliations included member- ship in the local chapter of the NAACP, the Detroit Interfaith Roundtable, Southfield Histori- cal Society, Southfield Business and Professional Women's Club, Creative Arts Council of Oakland University Women. Mrs. Goldbaum is survived by her husband, Raymond; daugh- ters and sons-in-law, Rebecca and Fred Dia- mond, Yael and Ethan Gross; three grandchil- dren; sister and brother-in-law, Debra and Gerald Goldberg; brother, Allan Marston. Contributions may be made to the Vicki Gold- dbaum Memorial for the Cultural Arts, 26000 Evergreen Rd., Southfield, MI 48075. Arrange- ments by the Ira Kaufman Chapel. Hills, Morris and Mildred of Los Angeles; sister, Lillian Kaner of Southfield. MORRIS "MORRY" BAR- RON, 79, of Southfield, died Dec. 5. Mr. Barron was the beloved husband of the late Anne Freda Barron, loving brother of the late Allan Barron. He is survived by his daugh- ters and son-in-law, Arleen Ross-Atler of Oak Park, Sandy and Fred Imber of Southfield; sister, Dorothy Kaplan of Farm- ington Hills; companion of Luta Fink; grandchildren, Sgt. Charles Ross, Gershon and Tammie Ross, David Ross, Allyson Imber and Dr. Randall Riley, Melissa Imber; great- grandson, Andrew James Riley. Contributions may be directed to American Diabetes Associa- tion, 30600 Telegraph Road, Suite 2255, Bingham Farms, MI 48025; or to a charity of one's choice. Interment at He- brew Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. LISA WITTCOFF BRE- ITZER, 45, of Southfield, died Nov. 29. Ms. Breitzer earned her master's degree in social work from Loyola University and her bachelor darts from the University of Michigan. She is survived by her son, Joshua of Okemos; parents, Ir- win and Rosalyn Wittcoff of Southfield; sister, Susan Wittcoff of Oakland, Calif.; brother; Paul Wittcoff of Chica- go. Interment at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be directed to Recovery Inc., 802 North Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60610. Arrange- ments by the Ira Kaufman Chapel. ALEXANDER DISKIN, 84, of West Bloomfield, died Nov. 28. Mr. Diskin was the beloved husband of the late Betty. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Richard and Esther of Las Vegas, Nev., Philip and Dorothy of Bloom- field Hills, Lawrence of West Bloomfield; brother and sister- in-law, Frank and Florence Diskin of Buena Park, Califor- nia; sisters, Sadie Eastman of Grosse Pointe Farms; grand- children, Steven, Alan, Jodi, Jessica, Kevin, Dr. David, OBITS page 155