With two decades experience as a Funeral Director, Otto Dube typifies THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL approach of personal service and involvement. SANFORD BARON, 82, of Southfield, died Aug. 19. Mr. Baron was a tool and die maker for 40 years, then worked at LeBaron's Sports, retiring two years ago. Mr. Baron is survived by his wife, Mildred Baron; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Ken Glinski of Farmington Hills; sons and daughters-in- law, Les and Gail Baron of Bloomfield Hills, Bruce and Janet Baron of Madison Heights; grandchildren, Michael, Dana and Scott Glins- ki, Lori Baron, Mark and Ryan Baron. Mr. Baron was the beloved brother of the late Frederick Baron, the late Lawrence Baron, the late Har- riet Freedland and the late Del- phine Lee. Interment at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel. DR. ROBERT LEWIS BECK- ER, 79, died Aug. 4. NAOMI LYNN BECKER, 80, died U nder the best of circumstances, time moves so swiftly that we don't even notice until the leaves begin to fall or the snow starts to melt. But, planning ahead makes the change in any season more bearable. THE, IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL has the knowledge and expertise to satisfy your requirements of a Pre-Arranged Funeral. THE KAUFMAN COMMUNITY CORNER TAKE A TOUR OF JEWISH YESTERYEAR Jewish Historical Society of Michigan Hosts Bus Tour, Sunday, September 14,1997 See where your grandparents' grandparents lived and went to schul. Or, re-live the memories of your own neighborhood from the heyday of Detroit's Jewish areas on a 5-hour tour, Sunday, September 14, 1997. Travel back in time on a luxury, air conditioned bus and learn about Detroit's Jewish history as you trace the historical places from downtown to suburbs. The tour is $15 for Jewish Historical Society members and $18 for non-members. A light snack of cookies and candy is offered. The tour meets at 12:15pm at the Agency for Jewish Education, 21550 W. 12 Mile Road, east of Lahser, in Southfield and leaves at 12:30 pm. The tour also ends here. Please send your check by September 5 to Jewish Historical Society of Michigan, c/o Adele Staller, 27056 Fairfax, Southfield, MI 48076, or call (248) 557-8315 for more info. THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community 150 18325 West Nine Mile Road • Southfield, MI 48075 Telephone: 248.569.0020 • Toll Free: 800.325.7105 Aug. 21. They were residents of Hendersonville, N.C. They are survived by their devoted daughters and son-in- law, Jane B. Becker of New York City and Caryn Faure Walker and David Prately of Bath, England; sister, Beth Becker Pollock of Boston, Mass.; brothers and sisters-in- law, J. Bernard and Madeleine Lynn of Farmington Hills, Howard F. and Lois Lynn of Novi. Contributions may be made to the national Kidney Founda- tion, Alzheimer's Foundation in Asheville, N.C. or Bob and Nao- mi Becker Story Hour do the Friends of Hendersonville County Library of Henderson- ville, N.C. Private graveside services were held at Sleepy Hollow cemetery in Tarrytown, N.Y. YOLANDA COHEN, 54, of Royal Oak, died Aug. 20. She is survived by her sister, Brenda Cohen-Kershenbaum of Bloomfield Hills; niece and nephew, Julie Kershenbaum- Martin and Peter Kershen- baum. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 1, at the Birmingham Temple. Contributions may be made to the Birmingham Temple. Arrangements by Dorfman Fu- neral Direction. LEE FURTH, 88, former De- troiter, of Tucson, Ariz., died Aug. 14. Mr. Furth was a me- chanical engineer. He is survived by a son, Ken- neth Furth of West Hollywood, Calif; a daughter, Gerry Furth of Los Angeles; grandson, Oliv- er Furth; brother and sister-in- law, John and Elizabeth Furth of Monroe, La. Mr. Furth was the beloved husband of the late Olga Furth and the late Zelina Furth. Interment at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel. EVA M. GERTZMAN, 97, of Oak Park, died Aug. 26. Mrs. Gertzman was a member of Pi- oneer Women. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Toby and Seymour Bistrow of Farmington Hills, Pearl and Martin Olshansky of West Bloomfield; grandchildren, Mark and Mary Bistrow, Susan and Gary Bistrow, Debra and Steven Steinway, Richard and Lisa Olshansky; great-grand- children, Stacie and Caren Steinway, Amy, Chaysen and Max Olshansky. Contributions may be direct- ed to a charity of one's choice. Interment at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. MOLLY GREEN, 69, former Detroiter of Sarasota, Fla., died Aug. 20. She is survived by her son, Douglas Grekin of Washington, D.C.; sister-in-law, Bernice Berman of Orchard Lake. She was the beloved mother of the late Lee Samuel Grekin; sister of the late John Berman. Services were held at Clover Hill Park Cemetery Chapel in Birmingham, followed by inter- ment in the cemetery. Contri- butions may be made to a char- ity of one's choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Fu- neral Direction. ISAAK GUREVICH, 85, of Oak Park, died Aug. 24. He is survived by wife, Khaya Gurevich; son and daughter-in-law, Roman and Larisa Gurevich of Southfield; grandchildren, Vadim and Leonid. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Services and interment were held at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. ROBERT JACKSON, 86, for- mer Detroiter of Lake Wales, Fla., died Aug. 22. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Jackson; sons and daughter-in-law, Larry and Lisa Jackson of West Bloom- field, Ray Jacks of Poughkeep- sie, New York; daughters and sons-in-law, Sonya and Doug Northup of South Lyon, Mich., Francine and Robert Delauder of Novi; nine grandchildren. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Ser- vices and interment were held at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. GOLDA JUNDEF, of Cleve- land, Ohio, died Aug. 20. She is survived by her hus- band, Rev. Feivel Jundef; sons and daughters-in-law, Rabbi Shulem and Shevy Jundef of Toronto, Canada, Rabbi Eli M. and Orah Jundef of West Bloomfield; daughters and son- in-law, Batya Jundef of Cleve- land, Arthur and Sarah Pollak of Cleveland; many loving grandchildren. Contributions may be made to Congregation Ohel Moed of Shomrey Emunah, 6191 Farm- ington Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322. Services and inter- ment held in Cleveland. This announcement was placed, at the request of the family, by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. ROSLYN ICRAVITZ, 76, OF West Bloomfield, died Aug 22. She was an advertising mar- keting representative and co- founder of Bradley Promotions. Mrs. Kravitz is survived by her husband, Meyer Kravitz; daughters and a son-in-law, Stephanie and Bruce Rudolph of Southfield, Deborah Leven- son of Farmington Hills; grand- children, Nichole Rudolph, Re- becca Levenson and Sara OBIT page 147 Issue Highlights DETROIT/ 8 Gad-Harf resigns from Wil/S board over Middle East program. CLOSE UP / 46 Tri-City Jews share a rabbi and deep concern for the future. THE SCENE / 52 When a younger sibling marries first, it can breed resentment. SPORTS/104 Wet weather couldn't keep Detroit Maccabi from bring home the medals. Full contents on page 5.