DAVID TECHNER
Author, lecturer and funeral
director, David Techner is nationally
recognized for his work with parents
and their children by educating
them to the wisdom and beauty of
the Jewish response to death.
Rubin Weiss,
Radio And Comic Actor
Rubin "Rube" Weiss, 76, of Huntington
Woods, died April 25. Mr. Weiss attended
Northern High School and Wayne State Uni-
versity whre he achieved a master's degree in
English. He began acting in theater and ra-
dio in college. During World
War II, he entered the army
and became a captain.
After the war, he taught
school at Northern and acted
in many radio shows, including
"The Lone Ranger," "Challenge
of the Yukon," and "Helen
Trent." Mr. Weiss portrayed
Santa Claus in the Hudson's
Thanksgiving Day Parade for
16 years. Early in his Detroit
TV career, he appeared as a
second banana on Soupy Sales'
show on Channel 7.
Rubin Weiss
Mr. Weiss was active for
many years as an officer in the
American Federation of Television and Radio
Artists and Screen Actors Guild, serving as
president of both as well as on the national
boards. In 1984, Mr. Weiss was awarded the
board member of the City of
Hope, past president of the He-
brew Benevolent Society
(Chesed Shel Emes) and a
member of the Oddfellows.
Mr. Cooper was the beloved
husband of the late Fannie Mil-
grom Cooper and the dear
brother of the late Goldie Jack-
son and the late Louis Cooper.
Mr. Cooper is survived by his
daughter and son-in-law, Lil-
lian and Jack Perlman of
JERRY M. BRENNER, 71, of
Southfield; sons and daughter-
Troy, died April 27. Mr. Bren-
in-law, Louis Milgrom of
ner was an executive in com-
Franklin, Myron and Jackie .
merical art and for 30 years
Milgrom of Southfield; grand-
66,
of
RUTH
CLAIR,
COHEN,
was the owner of the Art Place
children, Howard and Linda
Huntington Woods, died April
in Birmingham. He was a
Perlman, Mitzi Weinberg, Lynn
25.
For
15
years,
Ms.
Cohen
member of the American Pilots
Milgrom, Mark Milgrom, Gail
was a saleswomen for Baggit
Association and a veteran of
Perlin, Carole and Marshall
Luggage
and
Handbags
at
Ap-
World War II.
Lasser, Paula Milgrom and
plegate Square.
Mr. Brenner is survived by
Ms. Cohen is survived by her James Barnett, Marcia Mil-
his wife, Phyllis; sons and
daughter, Vicki Howard; grand- grom Dodge and Tony Dodge,
daughter-in-law, Marshall and
Nicole of Farmington Hills, Jef- son, Scott Howard; brother and Marianne Milgrom Bloomberg
and Robert Bloomberg; great-
sister-in-law, Lee and Renee
frey of Long Beach, Calif;
grandchildren, Ryan Perlman,
Bleifeld of Ft. Wayne, Ind. In-
grandchildren, Katie, Amanda
Jonathan and Jennifer Wein-
and Alex Brenner; brothers and terment at Workmen's Circle
berg, Samuel and Rachel Lass-
Cemetery.
Contributions
may
sisters-in-law, Marshall and
er, Max Appelman; brothers
be made to the Hank Green-
Sylvia Brenner of West Bloom-
berg Memorial Cancer Fund at and sisters-in-law, Harry and
field, Jack and Helen Brenner
Bessie Cooper of Tononto, Rab-
Sinai Hospital, 6767 W. Outer
of Redford; sister, Evelyn
bi Samuel and Lillian Cooper of
Dr. Detroit, MI 48235.
Weiss.
Arrangements by the Ira Kauf- Fla.; sisters and brother-in-law,
Interment at Mt. Hope Ceme-
Elsie Gouwar of Denver, Ettie
man Chapel.
tery. Contributions may be
Lubin of Toronto, Bella Cooper
made to the American Heart
of Toronto and Lillian and
MEYER COOPER, 102, of
Association, 16310 West 12
Nathan Silver of Israel; care-
Southfield, died April 25. Prior
Mile Road, Southfield, MI
givers, Curley Mitchell and
to retirement in 1980, Mr.
48076. Arrangements by the
Paulette Moore.
Cooper was a former manager
Ira Kaufman Chapel.
Interment at Clover Hill
and longest employee since
Park Cemetery. Contributions
founding of Mercury Paint
GEORGE CHUTZ, 70, of
may be made to the Meyer and
Company in 1919. He was a
Bloomfield Hills, died April 28.
Mr. Chutz was the beloved hus- member of Congregation
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Shaarey Zedek since 1940, past
band of the late Lee; loving
ALAN BERNSTEIN, 62, of
L
ike a loving and caring parent, Judaism provides
guidance and support during times of need. We
draw strength from our friends and family.
THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL has been committed to
the Detroit Jewish community for over 50 years, like
a trusted member of your extended family.
THE KAUFMAN COMMUNITY CORNER
Bereavement Support Groups
Temple Beth-El: Offers support groups led by Peggy Frank,
MSW, and the Rabbi, at the Bloomfield Hills temple. Call the
temple and leave a message for Peggy Frank. (810) 851-1100.
Sinai Hospital: Offers a pregnancy loss support and a pregnan-
cy after a loss support group. Both are organized based on need
at the hospital in Detroit and also in West Bloomfield. Program
Director: Ramona Rukstell. (313) 493-5455.
Hospice of SE Michigan: Offers 6-week Grief Recovery' Seminars
and monthly drop-in ongoing Grief Support Groups open to the
community at various locations during the day and evening, for
adults and children. For more information, call (810) 443-7590.
For information about support through the Jewish Hospice, call
Rabbi Bunny Friedman (810) 559-9209.
For more information or to include your group on this list, call
AfterCare Services at 1-800-305-0600 or (810) 683-1191.
THE
IRA
KAUFMAN CHAPEL
Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community
166
18325 West Nine Mile Road • Southficld, MI 48075
Telephone: 810.569.0020 • Toll Free: 800.325.7105
national AFTRA Gold Card Award; he also won
Emmy and Clio awards for his commercial
work.
Mr. Weiss is survived by his wife, Elizabeth;
sons and daughters-in-law, Leon and Michelle
of Farmington Hills, David and
Vickie of Tarzana, Calif.,
Jonathan of Los Angeles;
daughters and sons-in-law, De-
bra and Dr. Gary Yashinsky of
Farmington Hills, Mimi and
Jay Kalish of Farmington Hills;
grandchildren, Hayley, Adam,
Emily and Molly Weiss,
Nicholas and Phoebe Weiss,
Gabriel, Joseph, Samuel and
Michael Yashinsky, Benjamin,
Samantha and Jennifer Kalish;
brothers and sisters-in-law,
Harold and Frances of Bloom-
field Hills, Dr. Morris and Fae
of Bloomfield Hills. Interment
at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions
may be made to the Simon Wisenthal Center,
9020 Peco Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90035.
Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel.
Sandford, N. C., died April 20.
Mr. Bernstein is survived by
his son, Dr. Jeffrey Lemberg of
Pittsburgh. Contributions may
be made to a charity of one's
choice. Services and interment
were held at Machpelah Ceme-
tery in Ferndale. Arrangements
by Hebrew Memorial
Chapel.
brother of the late Leo, Max,
Henry.
Mr. Chutz is survived by his
son and daughter-in-law, Jeff
and Debbie of Bloomfield Hills;
daughter, Karen Chutz of West
Bloomfield; sister-in-law, Chan-
na; grandchildren, Benjamin,
Zachary and Evie Chutz.
Contributions may be made
to the Holocaust Memorial Cen-
ter. Interment at Clover Hill
Park Cemetery in Birmingham.
Arrangements by Hebrew
Memorial Chapel.