D ETHEL NISKAR, 95, of West Bloomfield, died March 13. She is survived by her grandchildren, Lisa (Robert) Mazzola, Amanda Niskar; daughter-in-law, Joanne Niskar. She was the beloved wife of the late Max Niskar; mother of the late Marvin Niskar and Sharon Faust Niskar (Lynn Krayle). Graveside services were held at the Hebrew Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Ethel Niskar Scholarship Fund do the University of Michigan-School of Nursing, Allumni Development Office, 400 N. Ingalls, Suite 1346, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0482. Arrangements by the Dorfman Chapel. EDWARD L. RUBY, 59, of West Bloomfield, died March 15. He was an attorney and founding partner with Williams, Williams, Ruby and Plunkett for 30 years. He was also a graduate of the Michigan State University, Wayne State University Law School and a member of the Law Review. Mr. Ruby is survived by his wife, Adrienne Ruby; sons, Jonathan Ruby, Brian Ruby, Eric Edward Ruby; sister and brother- Ruby in-law, Iris and Michael Lewiston of Birmingham; twin brother and sister-in-law, Frederic and Leah Ruby of West Bloomfield; mother-in- law and father-in-law, Phyllis and RFMAN HAPEL PROVIDING SERVICES FOR THE JEWISH COMMUNITY WITH DIGNITY, SANCTITY AND COMPASSION made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box 750, New York, NY 10131-0304. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. SAMFORD "SANDY" PORVIN, 62, of West Bloomfield, died March 18. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ann Porvin; sons and daughter-in-law, David and Rachel Silverman of Chicago, Joshua Porvin of West Bloomfield; daughters and sons-in-law, Debra and Jeffrey Randa of Birmingham, Andrea and Randy Weiss of West Bloomfield; brothers and sis- ters-in-law, Bernard and Brenda Porvin of Palm Desert, Calif, Dennis and Renee Porvin of Farmington Hills; grandchildren, Daniel Weiss, Ava Rose Randa, Aaron Silverman, Lily Silverman. He was the loving son of the late Sherman and Sophie Porvin. Interment at B'nai Israel Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society 18505 W 12 Mile, Southfield, MI 48076 or to the Poodle Rescue. Arrangements by the Dorfman Chapel. HE Chapel Services Now Available: 30440 Twelve Mile Road (E. of Orchard Lake Rd.) Farmington Hills, MI 48334 Serving all your pre-arrangement needs. We will honor any pre-arrangements made with other funeral homes. g•trailair.r , • Licensed Funeral Directors: Alan DorfMan Jonathan Dorfman For information, please call 248 406-6000 sr Trays and Baskets by Nibbles and Nuts TREASURED FRIEND MIRIAM L. HAMBURGER A LADY OF GREAT NOBILITY WHOSE LIFE WAS FILLED WITH DIGNITY, LOVE AND COMPASSION • Chocolates and Nuts salted and unsalted • Candy • Dried Fruit • Pastries • Sugar-Free Candy FOR HER FELLOW BEINGS. (248) 737-8088 fax: (248) 737-3869 Toll Free: 1-877-GIFTS-88 nibblesandnuts.com tO terliSarCaar t i n e tlete . Only Certified Kosher Products used . In The Preparation of Shiriee's Food... Prepared in Bloom's Own Private Kitchen We are deeply saddened by the passing of our Her concern for our gallant brethren in Israel and special interest and devotion she displayed for Magen David Adorn, inscribed her name eternally in the records of staunch supporters of the State of Israel. The loss of this noble giant leaves an unfillable void in the Jewish Community, and the Community of mankind. Her indomitable spirit will live in our hearts. May G-d comfort her beloved son, David, Grandchildren and their loving family. I Dr. John J. Mames Chapter \pt\--/-% Michigan Region wy (248) 855-9463 Fax: (248) 626-8468 AMERICAN RED MAGEN DAVID FOR ISRAEL jewishcatering.com 32418 Northwestern Hwy. between Middlebelt & 14 Mile Rd.. tl • • • • • • • • . JEWISH NEWS CLASSIFIEDS 12481 539-3001 . • CJ 3/22 www.detroitjewishnews.com <.....••••••••••: 2002 141