Edward S. Kanter; daughter of the late
Sam and Libby Kaufman.
ABRAHAM LEVINE, 98, of Detroit,
died Nov. 5, 2002. He was a musician
and educator who gave
private instruction on
the viola, violin, cello,
flute, saxophone, clar-
inet and piano. He
also performed profes-
sionally starting in the
silent movie era.
Mr. Levine graduat-
ed from Northern
High School and
Wayne State
Abraham
University. He was
Levine
devoted to chamber
music and continued
to perform with colleagues and students
until his death.
He is survived by his sons, Daniel of
Dallas, Texas, David (Naomi) Levine of
Huntington Woods. He was the husband
of the late Ruth (Elkind) Levine; brother
of the late Earl (Mary) Levine.
Contributions may be made to Young
Audiences of Michigan or the Southfield
Philharmonic, both at 24350 Southfield
Road, Southfield, MI 48075. Memorial
arrangements are being completed.
SARA LEVINE, 84, of Farmington Hills,
died Nov. 10, 2002.
She is survived by
her daughter and son-
in-law Doreen and
Gus Christy of
Farmington Hills; sons
and daughters-in-law,
Irwin Levine of Lutz,
Fla., Harvey and
Marsha Levine of
Livonia, Barry and
Sara Levine
Marsha Levine of
Farmington Hills;
grandchildren, David
Christy, Melissa
Christy and Sherri Christy; sisters-in-law
and brothers-in-law, Pearl and Sam
Cohen, Gertrude Levine and Isadore
Levine. She was the beloved wife of the
late Harry Levine.
Interment was held at Machpelah
Cemetery. Contributions may be made
to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements
by Dorfman Chapel.
LEONARD LEV-
ITIN, 80, of
Farmington Hills, died
Nov. 6, 2002. For 40
years, he was the
owner of Crown
Furniture.
Mr. Levitin is sur-
vived by his wife of 52
years, Norma Levitin;
sons and daughters-in-
law, Jeffrey and Linda
Leonard
Levitin
Levitin of Farmington Hills, Mark and
Lynn Levitin of West Bloomfield; grand-
children, Richard Levitin, Daniel and
Alexandria Levitin.
Interment at Hebrew Memorial Park.
Contributions may be made to the
Parkinsons Foundation or the American
Heart Association. Arrangements by Ira
Kaufman Chapel.
EDITH C. POLK, 84, of Huntington
Woods, died Nov. 11,
2002. She received
her master's degree in
psychology from
Columbia University
and was a research
assistant and office
manager for Alexander
Grinstein, a well
known psychoanalyst
in Det-roit. She was
Edith Polk
also an office manager
for Lakewood Clinic.
Mrs. Polk is survived
by her daughter, Donna Lipson of Ohio;
sons and daughter-in-law, Richard and
Eileen Polk of Huntington Woods,
Jonathan Polk of Waterford; grandchil-
dren, Binyomin and Carin Lipson, Joshua
Lipson, Samuel Polk, Brian Polk, Laura
Polk; great-grandchildren, Batya, Rachael
and Moshe Lipson; sisters, Betty Garr of
New Jersey, Ruth Chertkov of Maryland;
brother and sister-in-law, Robert and
Thelma Kirby of New York; brothers-in-
law and sisters-in-law, David and Elaine
Polk, Simon Strauss and Hilda Harwood.
She was the beloved wife of the late
Samuel S. Polk; dear sister-in-law of the
late Sylvia Strauss, the late Alexander
Garr, the late Morris Chertkov and the
late Nathan Harwood.
Interment at Clover Hill Park
Cemetery. Contributions may be made to
Hospice Home, Hospice of Michigan,
25911 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills, MI
48336 or the IRP (Institute of Retired
Professionals), Jewish Community Center,
6600 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield,
MI 48322. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman
Chapel.
DORA RAVITZ, 95, of Southfield, died
Nov. 10, 2002.
She is survived by her son and daugh-
ter-in-law, Justin and Berna Ravitz of
Bingham Farms; daughter and son-in-law,
Bunny and Joel Rotenstreich of
Birmingham, Ala.; grandchildren, Jason,
Jessica and Anthony Ravitz, Mark and
Beth Rotenstreich; great-grandchildren,
Amelia and Zoe. She was the beloved wife
of the late Harry Ravitz.
Services and interment held in
Birmingham, Ala. Contributions may be
made to the Southern Poverty Law
Center, 400 Washington Ave.,
Montgomery, AL 36104; COL. LAT
Jewish Family Services, 3940 Montclair
Road, Birmingham, AL 35214 or to a
charity of one's choice. Arrangements by
Dorfman Chapel.
IRVING RYKE, 84, of Troy, died Nov. 7,
2002. Mr. Ryke was a World War II vet-
eran.
He is survived by his wife, Clara
DuChene; son, Steven Ryke of Phoenix,
Ariz.; daughters and son-in-law, Susan
Ryke of Denver, Colo., Judy and Bobby
Graff of Troy, Nancy Ryke of Pueblo
West, Colo.; sister-in-law, Natalie Ryke.
He was the beloved husband of the late
Eileen Ryke.
Contributions may be made to Hospice
of Michigan, 16250 Northland Drive,
Suite 212, Southfield, MI 48075. Services
and interment were at Hebrew Memorial
Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial
Chapel.
Our Heartfelt
Condolences to the
Families We have Served
KURT SPITZER
Officiating Rabbi:
Daniel Syme of Temple Beth El
Interment: Hebrew Memorial Park Cemetery
HELEN SOLARZ SADIE
Officiating Rabbi:
Elliot Pachter of Congregation B'nai Moshe
Officiating Cantor:
Earl Berris of Congregation B'nai Moshe
Interment: Hebrew Memorial Park Cemetery
CANTOR SIDNEY RUBE
Officiating Rabbi:
Irwin Groner of Shaarey Zedek Synagogue
Officiating Cantor:
Chaim Najman of Shaarey Zedek Synagogue
Interment: Clover Rill Park Cemetery
ANN CUTLER
Officiating Cantor:
Samuel Greenbaum of Beth Shalom
Interment: Hebrew Memorial Park Cemetery
PHILIP GORODRIN
Officiating Rabbi: Dovid Polter
Interment: Hebrew Memorial Park Cemetery
JOSEPH EDWARD WEISS
Officiating Rabbi: Reuven Spolter
Interment: Hebrew Memorial Park Cemetery
BELLA (COHEN) INDIANER
Officiating Rabbi:
Daniel Syme of Temple Beth El
Interment: Hebrew Memorial Park Cemetery
ADELE SCHLAFER, 97, of Southfield,
died Nov. 5, 2002. She was a teacher at
Grosse Pointe High School. She was also a
the regional president of Women's
American ORT, a lifelong member of
Temple Beth El and in the late 1930s and
beyond, was very active bringing refugees
from Europe.
Mrs. Schlafer is survived by her daugh-
ter and son-in-law, Victoria S. and
Congressman Sander M. Levin of Royal
Oak; son and daughter-in-law, Dale L.
and Susan Schlafer of Illinois; grandchil-
dren, Jennifer and Alan Pensler, Andrew
Levin and Mary Freeman, Madeleine
Levin and Mathew Nosanchuk, Matthew
Levin, Karen and Mathew Martin, Paul
Schlafer, Nancy and Corey Marshall;
great-grandchildren, Nathan, Sam and
Leah Pensler, Coby, Saul and Benjamin
Levin, Seth Nosanchuk, Leah and Anna
Hebrew
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Chapel
From Generation To Generation
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Helping children cope with grief and death can-
be especially hard for the family. Hebrew
Memorial offers information about how adults
can help in a booklet entitled Why Is Everyone
Crying? It is available at no charge upon request.
Providing funeral services that bring honor
and dignity to the departed with comfort and
solace to the living.
Serving all cemeteries.
Our bereavement
support group is here
to help you at this
time of need.
(248) 543-1622
1-800-736-5033
(Outside Michigan)
26640 Greenfield Rd.,
Oak. Park, MI 48237
LAWRENCE PAUL
Interment: Hebrew Memorial Park Cemetery
GERTRUDE LEVINE
Officiating Rabbi: Paul Yedwab of Temple Israel
Officiating Cantor: Lori Corrsin of Temple Israel
Interment: Hebrew Memorial Park Cemetery
Rabbi Boruch E. Levin
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