Ohitorie 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. IRVING ALPERT, 72, of Livo- nia, died June 2. Mr. Alpert was an executive and co-owner of Michael D's Shops for Men and the owner of Montee's. He was a master sergeant in World War II, stationed in Alaska. He was an avid student at the Cen- ter for Creative Studies for Sculpting. Mr. Alpert is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ann; son and daughter-in-law, Fred and Tra- cie of Trenton; daughter and son-in-law, Dian and Damodar White of West Virginia; grand- children, Taylor Irene Alpert; sister, Julia Becker of South- field; brother and sister-in-law, Meyer and Sarah of Laguna, Calif. Interment at Beth El Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 30600 Telegraph Road, Suite 2255, Bingham Farms, MI 48025- 4532; or the American Heart Association, 16310 West 12 Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48076. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel. ROBERT APPLEBAUM, 69, 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. of Grand Rapids, died May 27. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Ruth (Klau); daughters, Karen (Michael) Bouterse of Grand Rapids, Michelle of Grand Rapids; grandchildren, Jason and Jen- nifer Bouterse; brother, Dave of Chicago; sister, Ruth Seidman of Los Angeles; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Harold and Helen Klau of Detroit; sister-in- law, Lillian Matz of Massachu- setts. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Associ- ation, 2040 Raybrook SE, Suite 104, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. LOUIS ASH, 96, of Hunting- THE KAUFMAN COMMUNITY CORNER SAFE PLACE The National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Detroit Section and the Jewish Family Service co-sponsors SAFE PLACE, an apartment shelter for battered Jewish women and their children. THE IIFTRMT . IFW1 c1-1 KIFWg SAFE PLACE houses just one family in privacy and can accom- modate those who keep kosher. Special school arrangements can also be made if this is a concern. 101 For more information about this service, please call (810) 559-1500. THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL Bringing Together FaMily, Faith & Community 18325 West Nine Mile Road • Southfield, MI 48075 Telephone: 810.569.0020 • Toll Free: 800.325.7105 ton Woods, died June 3. Mr. Ash was a tool supply clerk. He was the beloved husband of the late Anne Ash and the dear brother of the late Hyman Ash. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Allan and Marilyn of Huntington Woods; grandchildren, Beth Ash and Brett Clarke, Jeffrey and Mau- reen Ash, Elissa Ash; great- grandchildren, Terri Ash, Samuel Ash and Leonard Ash; brothers and sisters-in-law, Phillip, Simon and Ruth, Joseph and Trudy; sisters, Lil- lian Green, Edith Berg. Interment at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel. SIDNEY BROIDA, 88, of Farmington Hills, died May 29. Mr. Broida was the beloved husband of the late Pearl. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; sons and daughters-in-law, Ed- ward and Edie of Farmington Hills, Gerald and Soralee of Walled Lake; grandchildren, Caroline and Bill Trapp, Rick and Shawna Broida, Ilene and Gary Stone, Alan and Shawn Broida; great grand-childien, Baxter and Davis Trapp, Bran- don and Alyssa Stone. Contri- butions may be made to Meals on Wheels, National Council of Jewish Women, 30233 South- field Road, Southfield, MI 48076; or to a charity of one's choice. Interment at Beth El Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Arrangements by He- brew Memorial Chapel. ARTHUR COWEN, 74, of Morristown, N.J. formerly of Farmington Hills, died June 2. He worked as a chemical engi- neer for General Motors for over 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Moshe Morgenstern of Morristown, Terry and Leo Fried of Poulsbo, Wash.; son and daughter-in- law, Rabbi Yitzchok and Tzipka of West Hartford, Conn; broth- er and sister-in-law, Irving and Minnie of Farmington Hills; 12 grandchildren. BORIS FUDYM,70, of Oak Park, died May 31. Mr. Fudym is survived by his wife, Yelena; sons and daughters-in-law, Gen- nady and Tatyana of Southfield, Oleg and Yevgeniya of Oak Park; daughter and son-in-law, Irena and Felix Lotman of Is- rael; brothers and sisters-in-law, Lev and Donya of San Francis- co, Semen and Mariya of San Francisco; six grandchildren. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Ser- vices and interment were held at Hebrew Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. Rothman, Mickey and Diane Rothman, Amanda Rothman, Wendy and Patrick Welsh, Todd and Debbie Wynn, Terry Jr. and Maureen Wynn; great- grandchildren, Joshua Craig Damesworth, Jessee Lee Damesworth, Eric, Brianna and Rebecca Wynn, Jory and Kyle Welsh; nieces and nephews. Contributions may be made to American Diabetes Associa- tion, 30600 Telegraph Road, Suite 2255, Bingham Farms, MI 48025; or to a charity of one's choice. Interment at Adat Shalom Memorial Park Ceme- tery in Livonia. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. SYLVIA GOLDSMITH, 88, of West Bloomfield, died June 3. Mrs. Goldsmith was the beloved wife of the late David; loving mother of the late Harold. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Judy Goldfaden of West Bloomfield, Beverly and Leonard Applebaum of Bloom- field Hills; brother and sister- in-law, Ben S. and Lillian Chinitz of West Bloomfield; sisters, Sonia Eisenberg of West Bloomfield, Florence Wax of Orlando, Fla.; grand- children, Dr. Howard and Nancy Goldfaden, Susan Gold- faden, David Goldfaden, Ron- na and Rick Earnst, Lorie Ap- plebaum, David Applebaum; great-grandchildren, Pamela, Lindsay, Daniel and Julie Goldfaden, Jordan Earnst. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Ser- vices and interment were held at Machpelah Cemetery in Fer- ndale. Arrangements by He- brew Memorial Chapel. LEATRICE EDITH GROD- MAN, 64, of West Bloomfield, died May 31. Mrs. Grodman was a podiatry office manager. She was the loving daughter of the late Jack White. Mrs. Grodman is survived by her husband, Harold of West Bloomfield; daughter and son- in-law, Cheryl and Stanley Gross of Buffalo Grove, Ill.; sons and daughters-in-law, Andrew and Jodi of West Bloomfield, Dr. Scott and Karyn of West Bloomfield, Dr. Robert and Lisa of Walled Lake; grandchildren, Jeffrey and Brian Gross, Jared, Adam and Brandon Grodman; moth- er, Goldie White of West HARRY A. GINSBERG, 77, of Bloomfield; sisters and broth- ers-in-law, Muriel and Richard Livonia, died June 1. Mr. Gins- Warren of West Bloomfield, berg is survived by his wife, Cookie and Sy Newman of Athel; daughters and son-in- Southfield, Roz and Irving law, Barbara Rothman of Livo- nia, Bernice and Terry Wynn of Schneider of West Bloomfied; brothers, Steven White of Belleville; brother, Morris of Southfield, Michael White of Las Vegas, Nev.; grandchil- Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. dren, David and Kimberly Damesworth, Aric and Lois OBIT page 159 MORRIS GERSHMAN, 85, of Oak Park, died June 1. Mr. Gershman was the beloved husband of the late Babel and the late Minnie; loving father of the late Malka. He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Bob and Robin of Oak Park, Steven of Oak Park; sister, Esther Iccha- ki of Israel; grandchildren, Lau- ren and Julie Gershman. Con- tributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Inter- ment at Hebrew Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.