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KLEIN, 88, of La Mesa,. Calif., died Jan. 1. Mr. Klein was raised at the Jewish Orphan Home (JOH) in Cleveland, Ohio, and remained a very active alumnus, attending every annual reunion. He was inducted to the JOH Alumni Hall of Fame in July 1999. He Herbert Klein loved to write and pub- lished a book on death and dying and articles on a variety of subjects. Mr. Klein was a member of the Detroit community for 45 years during which time he founded Ad-Creators, an area ad agency which he ran for 35 years. He kept himself in good physical condition through swimming and weight lifting into his 80s. Mr. Klein is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Sanford and Carol Klein; daughter and son-in-law Judith and Allen Frank; grandchildren John, Jennifer and Jeffrey Klein, Kelly and William Zimmer, Garin and Scott Wagner, Can and Peter Sawyer, Brian and Daniel Frank; great- grandchildren Joseph, Michael and Alice Zimmer and Morgan Wagner. He was the beloved husband of the late May Klein. Interment in San Diego. Contributions may be directed to JOH Alumni Association, P.O. Box 24779, Cleveland, Ohio 44124. This announcement was placed at the request of the family by Ira Kaufman Chapel. JAMES (JIMMY) KOVACS, 78, died Jan. 8. Mr. Kovacs was born in Ungvar, CALL OUR BIRMINGHAM STORE In Loving Memory of ESTHERE KORATZKY Four years have passed. We keep you alive in our hearts & in our thoughts Your legacy lives on through us. Loved and greatly missed by daughter Helen Shapiro, grandchildren Jill Shapiro, Debbie & Sheldon Rosenberg, Wendy Ruben, and great- grandchildren Jordan, Danny & Ryan Rosenberg and Dana Ruben. In Loving Memory of PAULINE SAMSON Who passed away January 15, 1999 Dear mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. You've been gone for one year, and the thoughts of you will be in our hearts forever. 1/14 2000 142 The Samson Family Czechoslovakia, and immigrated to Detroit in 1938, where he attended Central High School, class of 1940. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in World War II in Iceland, where he became a U.S. citizen, and then in England and France as an James Kovacs interpreter on General Eisenhower's military intelligence staff. He founded James Crystal Corporation/Lighting Enterprises, a light- ing manufacturing company in 1948. Mr. Kovacs was an active member of Congregation B'nai Moshe for over 50 years, having served on many committees in addition to the men's club. He was also a member of B'nai B'rith Bloch Lodge and Jewish War Veterans. Mr. Kovacs is survived by his wife of 49 years, Florence Kovacs; sons and daughter-in-law Jeffrey and Randee Kovacs of West Bloomfield, Rick and Nicole Kovacs of West Bloomfield; daughters and son-in-law Shelly and Harvey Berman of Ann Arbor, Karen Kovacs of Washington, D.C.; grandchil- dren Lauren, Kimmy, Jason and Jake Kovacs, Josh and Julia Berman. Interment at Oakview Cemetery. Contributions may be directed to Congregation B'nai Moshe or the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. PHELPS SCHIFF KURJAN 82, of Youngstown, Ohio, died Jan. 10 in Farmington Hills. He was the son of Saul and Anne Kurjan. He attended Ohio State University and graduated from Youngstown University. His professional career spanned more than 40 years with the Quality Tea and Coffee Company that was founded by his father-in-law, Louis H. Rothman, which he shared with his broth- er-in-law, Ronald M. Rothman. He devot- ed many years to Temple Rodef Sholom, where he served repeatedly in many lead- ership roles. He is survived by his four sons and their wives, Kenn and Marni Kurjan of Farmington Hills, Donn and Judy Kurjan of Rowley, Mass., Richard and Trish Kurjan of Highland Village, Texas, Eric and Lisa Kurjan of Findlay, Ohio; grand- children Aaron, Joshua, Emily, Madeline and Anna; sister and brother-in-law Jacqueline and Lester Levine of Hobe Sound, Fla. He was the son of the late Saul and Anne Kurjan; husband of the late Elayne B. Kurjan. Interment in Ohio. FAY MARDELL LEONARD, of Laguna Hills, Calif, died Dec. 30. She is survived by her children, Jeffrey and David Leonard of Newport Beach, Calif., Wendy Sklar of West Bloomfield; sisters Madeliene Weinsaft of Michigan, Rosalie Gonek of Las Vegas; seven grand- children. She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Leonard. Interment was in California. Contributions may be made to the American Neurological Society or a chari- ty of one's choice. ISABELLA LEVITT, 84, of Southfield, died Dec. 23. Mrs. Levitt was a sewing machine operator who, because of her expertise, sewed designer samples. She was an Eastern Star, active with the Jewish War Veterans, a volunteer at the Southfield and Oak Park civic centers, a volunteer librarian and office worker at McDonnell Towers and worked on its newsletter, the Scribe, was a member of B'nai B'rith and received an honor from Our Lady of Fatima Seniors Group. Mrs. Levitt is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Ted and Jill Levitt of Texas; daughter and son-in-law Gail and Alan Perh-nuter of Southfield; grandchil- dren Brian and Lucy Levitt, Lisa and Alan Cooper, Kevin (Nicole) Bopp, Elin Bopp, Mindy (Erik) West; great-grandchildren Angelina, Ryan, Avery, Jacob, Hannah,