Obituaries We Get Questions Q: After sitting shiva for my mother, we had so much food left over, it seemed a waste to throw it away. I was told you cannot take food from a house of shiva. Is there an alternative? A: I'm often called by families asking what to do with excess food and baskets. I contact many area shelters that really appreciate these donations. The family is pleased it goes to those in need and we consider it a wonderful mitzvah. time of year to collect gently- used clothing, toys and books (hard cover & paperback). THE KAUFMAN COMMUNITY CORNER Women's American ORT is collecting items to help those in need, throughout the year and during holidays. Women's American ORT, Michigan Region conducts ongoing collection of items year-round. Now is important Please bring items to ClothespORT, 3026 W. 12 Mile Rd., between Greenfield and Coolidge in Berkley. 10 am to 5 pm. Mon - Sat. For more information, call (248) 398-5019 wife of the late David A. Rosen; dear mother-in-law of the late Norman Gussin. Interment at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or William Beaumont Hospice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. IDA ROSENBAUM, 92, of Alto, Mich., died Dec. 3, 2002. She was a bookkeeper for Fishman Insurance Agency. Mrs. Robinson is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Herbert and Lillian Roberts of Arizona; grandchildren, Sheryl and James Siegel, Del and Kathy Fishman; great-grandchildren, Aleah Chana Siegel, Jaron Arthur Siegel, Ari Isaac Siegel, Levi . T. Fishman; great-great-grandchild, Shiah Siegel. She was the loving mother of the late Audrey Fishman. Interment at Oakview Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Leukemia Foundation. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. ARON RUSONIK, 85, of West THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community 18325 West Nine Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075 248-569-0020 • Facsimile 248-569-2502 \' ‘ a '.q.„ X ' -- Bloomfield, died Dec. 6, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Rosa Rusonik; grandchildren, Pamela and David Fireberg. Contributions may be made to Jewish Family Service, 24123 Greenfield, Southfield, MI 48075 or to a charity of one's choice. Interment at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. CLAIRE (SEIDNER) SAMPSON, 91, of When Saying You're Sorry Is Not Enough Say. It Best With A SHIVATRAY or BASKET BY NIBBLES & NUTS (248) 737-8088 Fax: (248) 737-3869 Toll Free: 1-877-GIFTS-88 NibblesandNuts.com Depend On A Name You Can Trust North Hollywood, Calif., formerly of Detroit, died Dec. 3, 2002. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and Kenneth Friedman, Glenda and Philip Klein; son and daughter-in-law, William and Lee Sampson; eight grandchildren; four great- grandchildren, all residing in California; sister, Bess Warnick of Southfield. She was the beloved wife of the late Nate Sampson; sister of the late Raynor Shnider and the late Ruth Marton. Services and interment in Los Angeles. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. This notice was placed at the request of the family by Dorfman Chapel. DOROTHY SCHRAM, 86, of tee _Wom A LA CARTE SHIVA DINNERS and (248) 855-9463 Only Certified-Kosher Products Used In The Preparation, of Shirlee's Food ...Prepared In Her Own Private Kitchen Fax: (248) 626-8468 Bloorns@VineyardsDeli.com 32418 Northwestern Hwy‘ 12/13 2002 130 bet. Middiebeit & 14 Mile Rd; ; WHERE THE JEWISH COMMUNITY SHOPS! www.jewish.com Southfield, died Dec. 8, 2002. She was a member of Hadassah and Women's American ORT. Mrs. Schram is survived by her hus- band, Robert Schram; son-in-law, Al Harris; nieces and nephews, Robert and Eileen Gunsberg, Emily and Sid Keiner, Leonard and Nancy Baron, Irving and Betty Baron, Donald and Anita Baron and Joseph Simon. She was the loving mother of the late Fredrica "Freddie" Harris. Interment at Beth El Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. JEAN SEID, 82, of West Bloomfield, died Dec. 6, 2002. She is survived by her brother and sis- ter-in-law, Sheldon "Shahm" and Judy Resnick of Jupiter, Fla.; sister-in-law, Miriam Resnick of Florida; nieces and nephews, Debbie Cohen, Ailene and Robert Corlin, Alan and Blance Mindlin, Lyle and Julie Mindlin, Sherry Mindlen, Alan Resnick and fiancee Anita Mentzel, Mark and Wendy Resnick, Rhonda and Paul Rochlen. She was the beloved wife of the late George Seid; loving sister of the late Harry Resnick, the late Molly Wizel. Contributions may be made to Hebrew Benevolent Society, 26640 Greenfield, Oak Park, MI 48237. Interment at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. MITCHELL USHEROFF, 46, of Detroit, died Nov. 22, 2002. He was a retail sales consultant. Mr. Usheroff is survived by his father, Arthur Usheroff and his wife, Gloria; sister, Heather Yale; brother, Jerome Usheroff. He was the beloved son of the late Ruth Usheroff. Interment at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. DR. ROBERT R. WOLFE, 64, of West Bloomfield, died Dec. 6, 2002. Since 1965, he was a physician with a family practice in Warren and for 25 years he was the medical director at St. John Oakland Hospital. Dr. Wolfe is survived by. his wife, Mary Joe Wolfe; sons, Jordan Wolfe of California, Matthew Wolfe of Traverse City; sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Melvyn Gvazda of Farmington Hills. He was the beloved son of the late Jean and the late Harry Wolfe. Interment at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Dr. Robert Arrangements by Ira Wolfe Kaufman Chapel. THEODORE ZAKON, 87, of Oak Park, died Dec. 3, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Zakon; son, Stuart Zakon of Oak Park; brothers, Art Zakon of Westland, Zachary Zakon of Eugene, Ore.; sister, Mary Mitchkun of Flint. Contributions may be made to a char- ity of one's choice. Services and inter- ment at Machpelah Cemetery. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.