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Obituaries
Obituaries from page B39
DR. GERTRUDE JEAN LEVE GORDON,
93, of Tucson, Ariz., died March 28, 2009.
She had her doctorate in special edu-
cation from Wayne State University and
was the principal of Helen Field Learning
Center in Detroit. She was an accom-
plished singer and pianist and began her
professional career singing in Washington,
D.C., and Detroit. She was a former mem-
ber of Temple Beth El.
Dr. Gordon is survived by her two
daughters, Toba Blum-Shiefman of Tucson
Samara Wilder of Sedona, Ariz.; grand-
daughter, Briana Neeley; great-grand-
daughter, Brodie; brother and sister-in-
law, Jack "Sonny" Leve of Oak Park.
She was the beloved daughter of the late
Samuel and late Molly Zeitman; sister of
the late Beryl Leve.
Contributions may be made to
Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging,
2221 N. Rosemont Blvd., Tucson, AZ
85712 or a charity of one's choice. Services
and interment at Machpelah Cemetery
in Ferndale. Arrangements by Hebrew
Memorial Chapel.
RAYETTA HERSCHFUS, 79, of
Southfield, died March 31, 2009.
She is survived by her sons and
daughters-in-law, Dr. Marc and Monika
Herschfus of Southfield, Brian and Fern
Herschfus of Southfield; daughter and
son-in-law, Andrea and Bryan Bier of West
Orange, N.J.; grandchildren, Amanda and
Evan Lyman, Jordana Bier, Danielle Bier,
Raphael Bier, Yaakov Riphoel, Emunah,
Natanya, Brittany, Gabriella, Zachary.
Mrs. Herschfus was the beloved wife
of the late Dr. Leon Herschfus; loving
mother of the late Dr. Raphael "Maurice"
Herschfus; dear sister of the late Avrum
Harris, the late Louis Harris; loving grand-
mother of the late Lauren Bier.
Contributions may be made to P'Tach,
25311 Ronald Court, Oak Park, MI 48237;
Yeshiva Beth Yehudah, P.O. Box 2044,
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Southfield, MI 48037; Yeshivas Darchei
Torah, 21550 W.12 Mile, Southfield, MI
48076; Yeshivat Akiva, 21000 W. 12 Mile,
Southfield, MI 480761; or Kollel Institute,
15230 W. Lincoln, Oak Park, MI 48237.
Interment at Hebrew Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.
EARLE MOSTYN, 70,
of West Bloomfield, died
March 31, 2009.
He was the founder
of E. Mostyn Insurance
Agency in West
Bloomfield. From 1968-
1978, he was the owner
Mostyn
of Nosherie in the
Lincoln Shopping Center,
which is now the Bread Basket.
Mr. Mostyn is survived by his wife,
Elaine Mostyn; daughter, Wendi Zupmore
of West Bloomfield; sons and daugh-
ters-in-law, Michael Mostyn of West
Bloomfield; David and Rhonda Mostyn of
Wixom, Corey and Marla Mostyn of West
Bloomfield; grandchildren, Aaron, Sara
and Arielle Zupmore, Amanda, Jordan
and Sydney Mostyn, Dylan and Brooke
Mostyn, Joshua and Noah Mostyn.
He was the loving brother of the late
Heather Joseph.
Interment at Machpelah Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Adat
Shalom Synagogue, Morris Neuvith Bar
and Bat Mitzvah Fund, 29901 Middlebelt,
Farmington Hills, MI 48334, www.
adatshalom.org; Hadassah Greater Detroit
Chapter, 5030 Orchard Lake Road, West
Bloomfield, MI 48323, Web: www.detroit.
hadassah.org; or to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.
BARBARA NELSON, 82, of Albuquerque,
N.M., died March 31, 2009.
She is survived by her daughter and
son-in-law, Sun and Michael Shablis
of Albuquerque; brother and sister-in-
"Same Location 80 Years"
EDWARD
ROSENBERG, 89, of
West Bloomfield, died
April 5, 2009. He was
a partner and owner
of Friendship Building
Supply and built many
Kmart stores.
Rosenberg
Mr. Rosenberg is
survived by his wife
of 62 years, Shirley Rosenberg; son and
daughter-in-law, Howard and Brenda
Rosenberg of Bloomfield Hills; daughters
and son-in-law, Marlene Rosenberg of
Bloomfield Hills, Arlene and Rick Agree
of West Bloomfield; grandchildren, Mario
and Jason Scott, Aaron Boesky and fian-
cee, Pretty Susanty Sumarno, Lena Agree,
Stacy and Michael Zousmer, Joey Agree
and fiancee, Hailey Moore; great-grand-
children, Ava and Alden Scott, Bradley,
Lindsey and Jamie Zousmer, Blayze Karp.
He was the last surviving son of the late
Aaron and the late Ida Rosenberg; loving
brother of the late Lester, the late Jack, the
late Nat and the late Al Rosenberg.
Interment at Clover Hill Park Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Jewish
Hospice and Chaplaincy Network, 6555 W.
Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
www.jewishhospice.org . Arrangements by
Ira Kaufman Chapel.
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law, Dr. David and Elaine Burnstine of
California; sister, Jeanie (the late Jerry)
Kabeck of Farmington Hills; grandchil-
dren, Mitchell Nelson, Tammye Gregorie;
stepgrandchildren, Janet Shureb and Sarah
Thomason.
Interment at the Clover Hill Park
Cemetery in Birmingham. Contributions
may be made to Hadassah or to the
Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by
Doi finan Chapel.
RUTH ROSS, 87, of Huntington Woods,
died March 22, 2009.
She is survived by a son and daughter-
in-law, Edgar and Nannette Ross; daughter
and her companion, Renee Engelson and
Dennis Dix; grandchildren, Lindsey and
Jason Ross, Emily and Hannah Engelson;
sister, Feodora Singer; great-nephew,
Joshua Freeman.
Mrs. Ross was the beloved wife of the
late Herbert Ross; the dear mother-in-law
of the late Bruce Engelson; cherished aunt
of the late Julie Singer Freeman.
Contributions may be made to a char-
ity of one's choice. Arrangements by Ira
Kaufman Chapel.
RUTH CAPLAN SAVAGE, 84, of
Southfield, died April 5, 2009.
She was a Detroit public school teacher
who spent most of her 33 years at Dow
Elementary School. She was also a member
of the National Council of Jewish Women.
Mrs. Savage is survived by her dau
ter and son-in-law, Evva and Dr. Michael
Hepner of Farmington Hills; son and
daughter-in-law, Peter and Suzan Caplan of
Huntington Woods; grandchildren, Michael
Caplan, Aliza Caplan, Sarah Hepner; Sidney
Savage's children, Leslie and John Wilhelm,
Bonnie and Dr. Michael Rosenberg; their
children, Amy and Scott Prechtel, Sarah
and Perry Solheim, Eric and Jennifer
Rosenberg, Scott and Jamie Carrick, Todd
and Kelli Carrick, Matthew and Natalya
Rosenberg, Adam and Randi Carrick, Julie
Rosenberg; 15 great-grandchildren; care-
givers, Joan and Michelle McLaren; sister,
Shirley Soifer; brother, Sidney Soifer.
She was the beloved wife of the late
Milton L. Caplan and the late Sidney Savage.
Interment at Clover Hill Park Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the National
Council of Jewish Women, 26400 Lahser
Road, Suite 306, Southfield, MI 48033
or Peter and Dorothy Brown, Memory
Care Center, Jewish Vocational Services,
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