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 (Memorial Chapel From Generation To Generation fielpilis A Ctilib Cope witti 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 Executive Director H.B.S. ■ 1111 11111W MEWL MINIMIlli ■ nns vr Robert Bodzin and Mark Klinger Licensed Funeral Directors M emorial ChaPel 0000628860 11/15 2002 125