Lower the numbers and raise the odds. „ Controlling your blood pressure can reduCe your risk of heart disease. OBIT page 178 LEAH M. FREEMAN, for- mer Detroiter of Mission Viejo, Calif., died May 2. She is survived by her hus- band, Ralph Freeman; sister, Rose Weiss of Culver City, Calif.; brother and sister-in- law, Raymond and Lorraine Friedman of Beverly Hills, Calif , Abe and Pearl Fried- man of Huntington Woods. Services were held in Los Angeles; interment was at Hillsdale Memorial Park and Mortuary. LEWIS HENDIN, 90, former Detroiter of Tamarac, Fla., died May 3. He is survived byhis loving wife, Mary; daughter and son- in-law, Marcia and Al Koval- sky of California; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Reva Hendin; grandchildren, Robert and Sharon Kovalsky of Cali- fornia, Bruce and JoLynn Ko- valsky of Washington, Marty and Myriam Kovalsky of Cali- fornia; great-grandchildren, Jenna and Shane Kovalsky and Katie Litell. Contributions may be made to a hospice of one's choice. SARAH HIRST, 98, of Trea- sure Island, Fla., died May 12. Mrs. Hirst is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Murray and Josephine Hirst of Treasure Island, Norman Hirst of Southfield, Charles and Janie Hirst of Mt. Dorn, Fla.; daughter and son-in-law, Miri- am and Stan Steinberg of An- nandale, Va.; grandchildren, Alan and Darlene Hirst, Robert and Nancy Hirst, David Hirst, Debra and Ed Matthews, Su- sanne and Mark Tilghman; great-grandchildren, Michael and Mindy Matthews, Stephen and David Hirst; brother, Sam Lewis of Oak Park. She was the beloved wife of the late Samuel Hirst and the dear sis- ter of the late Al Lewis, the late Morris Lewis and the late Jack Lewis. Interment at Beth El Memo- rial Park. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 16310 W. 12 Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48076, or the Kidney Foundation, 2350 South Huron Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Arrange- ments by the Ira Kaufman Chapel. FRIEDA KANDEL, 89, for- merly of Southfield of Liver- more, Calif., died May 6. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Fred and Beverly Kandel of West Bloom- field, Harold and Noreen Kan- del of Livermore; grandchil- dren, Mark and Cindy Kandel, Jo-Ellen and Henry DeNicola, Robin Kandel, Neal and Thea Kandel, David Kandel, Eric Kandel; great-grandchildren, Alexis and Shaina Kandel, Michael Morris, Louis, Sam and Rosie DeNicola. She was the loving great-grandmother of the late Stephen Kandel; beloved wife of the late Nussan Kandel. Interment was at Home of Peace Cemetery, Oakland, Calif. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Albert Engles Mortuary. GEORGE KENT, 88, of South- field, died May 9. He is survived by his daugh- ters and son-in-law, Jean Kent of Southfield, Linda and Bruce Doran of Commerce Township; brother and sister-in-law, Mitchell and Rose Kent of West Bloomfield; sister, Sally Gen- delman ofSouthfield; grand- children, Lori (Wayne) Shotwell, Jerry (Jennifer) Do- ran; great-grandchildren, Erika and Taylor. He was the beloved husband of the late Lillian Kent. Services were held at Mach- pelah Cemetery Chapel in Fern- dale, followed by interment in the cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Funeral Direction.. 4 Order Holidaj, Greeting Cards. American Heart Association Shiva Trays and Dinners Meat or Dairy SHIRLEE BLOOM ALL FOOD PREPARED IN SHIRLEE'S OWN PERSONAL KITCHEN 32418 Northwestern, Bet. Middlebelt & 14 855-9463 An Extraordinary Gift NIBBLES & NUTS ountiful askets EVA LEVIN, 84, of Southfield, died May 8. 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