Obituaries our Ancestors TT o Southfield; grandchildren, Rebekah Parker and Daniel Parker. She was the beloved wife of the late Hyman Parker. Graveside services at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions: Ann Parker Children's Library Fund, do the Jewish Community Center, 6600 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, MI 48322. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. "The warmth of remembrance makes each visit to the cemetery special. 1)u-ring the High Holiday period, we provide assistance to anyone who wishes to visit the HERMAN "HY" PRITZ, 92, of Southfield, died Sept. 22, 2002. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Mr. Pritz was a patent draftsman. Through jokes and pantomime acts, he was a performer in various little dramatic theater parts as well as other performances for veter- ans' hospitals and B'nai B'rith groups. He also had his own band, which played for weddings and bar mitzvahs. He often wrote poetry for his wife. Mr. Pritz is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gertrude Prim sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Mimi Prim of Oak Park, Arthur and Lori Pritz of Hollywood, Calif.; sisters, Sylvia Buchalter of Southfield, Goldie Fogelman of Southfield; grandchildren, Julie Love, Steven Pritz, Jeffrey Pritz; great-grand- children, Haley Jordan, Corey. Contributions: a charity of one's choice. Interment at Mat Shalom Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. THE tRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL Bringing Together Family. Faith & Community THE KAUFMAN COMMUNITY CORNER Space for Changing Families hosts 8-week Spousal/Partner Bereavement Support Group, 7-9 pm, 'Tuesdays beginning October 1, 2002 Space for Changing Families offers an 8-week bereavement All are welcome and encouraged to listen or share their experiences so that no one feels alone with their situation. There is no charge for these sessions, - but RSVPs are requested. support group for those who have lost spouses or partners. The meetings are held from 7:00-9:00 pm each Tuesday beginning October 1, 2002 at the National Council of Jewish Women offices, 26400 Lahser, Suite 100 in Southfield, between 10 and 11 Mile Roads. For more info, call (248) 355-9936 HARRY ROTH, 84, of Bloomfield Hills, died Sept. 20, 2002. He was a builder and 18325 West Nine Mile Rd., Southfield, M1 48075 • 248.569.0020 • 800.325.7105 www.lrakaufmau.com GLATT KOSHER owner of seven bowling alleys, the former owner of Shenandoah Golf Course and a World War II Army veteran. He was also the former owner of Roth Brothers Market in Detroit and Wyandotte Market in Wyandotte, a member of Sholem Aleichim Institute, B'nai Kith and the Jewish War Veterans. Mr. Roth is survived by his wife of 51 years, Rose Roth; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Linda Roth of West Bloomfield, Kenneth and Dr. Amy Roth of Northville; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Bruce Rotfeld of Philadelphia; grandchildren, Kimberly Rotfeld, Jon Rotfeld, Joseph Roth, Justin Roth, Dr. Angel and Dr. Lome Chudler and Alicia Sabiano. He was the dear brother of the late Louis Roth. Interment at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions: Rose and Harry Roth Family Endowment for Jewish Federation Apartments, 6700 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, MI 48322 or Sholem Aleichim Institute, 24901 Northwestern, Suite 313B, Southfield, MI 48075. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. CreNOR a LoveD oNe as you HeLp Beautify gAaeL Under the Supervision of the Council of Orthodox Rabbis WE NOW HAVE SEATING FOR YOUR INDOOR DINING PLEASURE. FULL L NE OF COMPLETE HOMEMADE DINNERS AND MEAT OR FISH TRAYS Plant a tree in Israel through Jeviiish National Fund. 800,542-8733 www.jnf.org Call today! Contributions are tax-deductible. VISA, MC and AMEX accepted. WE CATER TO_ MEET ALL YOUR NEEDS 25270 Greenfield • Oak Park (248) 967-1161 The Family of the Late'. • tiO 9/27 2002 134 WILLIAM A. SCHWARTZ, 63, of Atlanta, Ga., died Sept. 9, 2002. A native Detroiter, Mr. Schwartz graduated from Wayne State University and made his career in the media business. He was the former president of Cox Broadcasting, became president of Cannell Communications and First Media Televis ion and headed Capital Cable. Mr. Schwartz was a civic leader and philan- thropist in theAtlanta area, where he resided with his wife of 39 years, Marlene, and his three children. He was a long-time supporter of the Atlanta Ballet and the Atlanta Jewish Federation and helped open the Bremen Jewish Heritage Museum in Atlanta. After JNF. Together, We Can, JEWISH NATIONAL FUND The Family of the Late BET E PLATT OSCAR D. BERRIS Announces the unveiling of a monument in her memory at 10:00 a.m on Announces the unveiling of a monument in his memory at 10:30 a.m on Sunday, October 6, 2002, at Sunday, October 6, 2002, at Machpelah Cemetery. Machpelah Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend. Family and friends are invited to attend. a a being diagnosed with prostrate cancer in 1994, he became president of the National Prostrate Cancer Coaltiion and spent a great deal of time in Washington _ , D. C., to increase cancer awareness and help raise funds for pros- trate cancer research. He is survived by his wife, Marlene; sons and daughters-in-law, Jonathan and Merav Schwartz, Michael and Paige Schwartz; daughter and son-in-law Cindy and Jeff Hopkins; grandson Jared Hopkins, all of Atlanta; brother and sister-in-law, Norman and Nayda Schwartz of Farmington Hills. He was the son of the late Louis and Nettie Schwartz. Contributions: National Prostrate Cancer Coalition Fund, 1158 15th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20005; Atlanta Scholars Kollel, 2191 Briarcliff NW, Suite A, Atlanta, GA 30329 or a charity of one's choice. ANNE RITA SKAE, 89, of Southfield, died Sept. 16, 2002. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Nancy Boyer-Skae of Southfield; sisters and brother-in-law, Renee Rosen of Los Angeles, Rosalyn and Irving Wittcoff of Southfield; grandchildren, Marc Boyer and Cathy (Robert) Ooms; great-grandchildren, Jared Evan Ooms, Noah Fox Ooms, Jacob Harrison Ooms. She was the beloved wife of the late Maurice Skae; mother of the late David Skae. Graveside services at Workmen's Cirde Cemetery. Contributions,Hospice of Michigan, 400 Mack, Detroit, MI 48201 or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Doif n ian Chapel. ROSE THOMPSON, 77, former Detroiter of Norco, Calif, died. Aug. 18, 2002. She was a member of the friends of the Library and the Lions Club in Norco. Mrs. Thompson is survived by her sisters and brother-in-law, Millie Greenberg of Encino, Calif., Faye and Henry Lybeck of Bloomfield Hills; nephews, Theodore (Maragret), Lawtence (Kelly) and Jonathan (Paula) Lybeck; great-nephews and great-niece, Zachary, Trevor and Jillian. She was the beloved wife of the late John Scott Thompson; dear daughter of the late Jack and Bess Frankel. Private services and interment at Crestlawn in Riverside, Calif ABE WEISMAN, 85, of Halandale, Fla., died Sept. 17, 2002. He was a warehouse executive and a member of B'nai B'rith. Mr. Weisman is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mae Weisman; daughters and sons-in- law, Sandie and Norman Weiss of West Bloomfield, Bobbe and Sid Abels of Farmington Hills; grandchildren, Marci and Phil Reznik, Steven Weiss and Lucy Wojtas, Amy and Tom Schultz, Jason and Sabrina Bressler, Robbie Bressler and companion, Cassandra; great-grandchildren, Joely Reznik, Lauryn Bressler; sister, Shirley Herman of Southfield. He was the loving son of the late Alex and the late Jennie Weisman; dear broth- er of the late Betty Steinman and the late Esther Victor. Interment at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions: American Heart Association. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.