Obituaries OBITUARIES from page 143 Recording Merchandisefs' Presidential Award in 2000. Mr. Droz is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, June; daughter, Kathy Droz Amstock, and son-in- law, Mark Amstock; grandchildren, Nigel, Graham and Ayrton Amstock. Contributions may be made to the T.J. Martell Foundation for Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research, (212) 833-5444. MOLLY GROSS, 90, of Southfield, died April 8, 2003. She is 'survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Sadie and Sidney Schlass of Oak "Park; nieces and nephews; Rochelle (Mickey) Kole, Michael (Janet) Lupiloff, Susan (Jeffrey) LaKritz, Dr. Richard (Ilene) Schlaff and James Schlaff. She was the beloved wife of the late Harry Gross; sister of the late Mary Lupiloff. Interment at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. DR. ALAN BURTON GRUSKIN, 65, of West Bloomfield, died April 7, 2003. He is survived by his beloved wife, Renee Gruskin of West Bloomfield; son and daughter-in- law, Glenn and Susan Gruskin of Valley Cottage, N.Y., Kenneth Skolnick of West Bloomfield, Joel and Debby Skolnick of Royal Oak; daughters and son-in- law, Karen and Temple Gruskin- Smith of Gruskin Marblehead, Mass.; Carolyn Perlin of Royal Oak; grandchildren, Ellery and Adler Gruskin-Smith, Bethany and Morgan Gruskin, Lydia and Daniel Skolnick, Shane and Jared Skolnick. He was the dear brother of the late Harvey Gruskin. Interment in Springfield, Mass. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 13, 2003, at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield at 4 p.m. Contributions may be made to Children's Hospital of Detroit, Alan Gruskin Endowment Chair, c/o Development Office/PDM, 3901 Beaubien, Detroit, MI 48201. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. OTTO "SKIP" HELD, 72, of Southfield, died April 5, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Donna Held; sons and daughter-in-law, -th.e.g2Ztgi" r''C tzwy-wr partner in City Foods, Mr. Katz was previously an accountant. He was a member of Temple Israel and B'nai B'rith. Mr. Katz is survived by his loving wife, Lenore Katz; children and their spouses, Martin and Helen Katz of Bloomfield Hills, Marjorie and Mike Masoud of Huntington Woods, Susi and Jon Velick of Bloomfield Hills, Howard and Heather Kahn, Murray and Sue Kahn of Farmington Hills, Linda Kahn Gale and Allan Gale of West Bloomfield; grandchildren, David, Richard, Kaleo, Karen, Jeremy, Matthew, Samantha, Jennifer, SARAH "SALLY" MILLER Heather, JACOBSON, 90, of Peoria, Ariz., David, formerly of Youngstown, Ohio, died Stephen, April 2, 2003. She had been an Alexa, Eric active member of Hadassah, Pioneer and Alyssa; Women, B'nai B'rith Women and great-grand- Squaw Creek Country Club. She child, Alec; also volunteered at Heritage Manor sister-in-law, in Youngstown for many years. Marcy Roth. Mrs. Jacobson actively participat- Mr. Katz was ed in Temple El Emeth and its sis- the beloved terhood in Youngstown and at husband of 'Temple Beth Shalom in Sun City, the late Ida Ariz., and sang in temple choirs for Katz; devoted Katz over 50 years. She was employed as brother of the a bookkeeper at Miller and Gould late Lillian Beauty and Barber Supply Inc. in Youngstown, which was founded by Friedberg. Interment at Clover Hill Park her first husband, the late Alfred Cemetery. Contributions may be Miller, whom she married in 1934. made to Jewish Family Services, Mrs. Jacobson is survived by her 24123 Greenfield Road, Southfield, husband of 18 years, Albert Jacob- 48075; Kadima, 15999 W. 12 Mile son; son and daughter-in-law, Road, Southfield, 48076 or JARC, Donald and Sandy Miller of Ohio 30301 Northwestern, Suite 100, and Sarasota, Fla.; daughter and son-in-law, Anita F. and Dr. Edward Farmington Hills, 48334. Haenick of Bloomfield Hills; broth- Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. er and sister-in-law, Arthur and Ellie Brown of Escondido, Calif.; MAY MACK, 88, of Huntington grandchildren, Marcy (Alan) Woods, died April 3, 2003. Lichtesien, Mark (Robin) Miller, She is survived by her beloved Michelle (Dr. Michael) Kovernick, husband, Benjamin Mack of Dr. Michael (Amy) Hae rnick and Huntington Woods; daughter and Martin Haenick; great-grandchil- son-in-law, Marylyn and Barry dren, Rachel, Adam and Ian. She Sternberg of Huntington Woods; was the daughter of the late Kate grandchildren, Andrew and Michael and Max Brown; sister of the late Sternberg. She was the dear sister of Ben Brown. the late Albert Boodin, Sue Silver Services at the Temple El Emeth and Rose Stone. Cemetery Chapel in Youngstown, Interment at White Chapel followed by interment in the ceme- tery. Contributions may be made to Cemetery in Troy. Contributions may be made to the Detroit Temple El Emeth, 3970 Loganway, Zoological Society for the Butterfly Youngstown, OH 44505; Heritage Garden, Attn: Development Dept., Manor, 517 Gypsy Lane, P.O. Box 8237, Royal Oak, MI Youngstown, OH 44504 or to 48237 or to a charity of one's Temple Beth Shalom, 12202 N. choice. Arrangements by Dorfman 101st Ave., Sun City, AZ 85351. Chapel. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. Steve Held of Israel, David and Katie Held of Waterford, Lee Held of Southfield; daughters and sons- in-law, Tine and Dr. Ed McGough of Florida, Helene and Robert Leider of West Bloomfield; grand- children, Brian, Becca, Joanie. He was the beloved husband of the late Betty Held. Contributions may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 71129, Berkley, MI 48072 or American Cancer Society, 18505 W. 12 Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48076. Interment at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. . Only Certified Products Used In The Preparation of Shirlee's Food ...Prepared In Her Own Private Kitchen (248) 855-9463 Fax: (248) 626-8468 Blooms@VineyardDeli.com JULIUS KATZ, 82, of West Bloomfield, died April 1, 2003. A 4/11 2003 144 ESTELLE MELLEN, 94, died April 6, 2003.