L Gitta Vieder The Cantors Assembly mourns the passing of Gitta Vieder, wife of our cherished colleague, Hazzan Larry Vieder, of blessed memory. Gitta joined her husband in his unparalleled efforts to raise funds for causes that were dear to him, including Adat Shalom Synagogue and the Cantors Assembly. We extend our deepest condolences to Tom, Mark and Dr. Sandy, as well as their spouses and children, and sister, Nina Adler. Gitta will be fondly remembered among the membership of the Cantors Assembly for many years to come. T hi Nishmata Tsrurah Bitsror Hachayim. Hazzan David Propis, President Hazzan Stephen J. Stein, Executive Vice President Hazzan Eric M. Snyder, Executive Administrator Bloom's Mr Jewish Cuisine B, s www.NibblesAndNuts.com Same day express if Shiva dinners, Fish trays, Deli trays Delivered 248-855 9463 Jewishcatering.com KOSI Kr I MN (11 Kt )0 thocolatcs 248-737-8088 NibblesAndNuts.com ( MONUMENT CENTER INC. "Same Location 80 Years" Monuments and Markers Bronze Markers Memorial Duplicating Cemetery Lettering & Cleaning CEMETERY INSTALLATION ANYWHERE IN MICHIGAN Call 248-542-8266 661 E. 8 MILE ROAD FERNDALE 1 1/2 blocks East of Woodward 1556560 ARON SPINNER, 94 BOCA RATON, FLORIDA Passed away July 28, 2010. Survived by his loving wife Paula of 64 years. Beloved father of Nina Spinner, Lynn Spinner and Benjamin Mirtenbaum of Hollywood and father-in-law of the late Al Sands. Adored grandfather of Meagan and Daniel Mirtenbaum. Loved by nieces, nephews, other family members and many friends. Aron was a Holocaust survivor. Services were held in Hollywood, Florida. 1612990 68 August 5 • 2010 3N Ob it !Obituaries Obituaries from page 67 HOWARD BRICKNER, 51, of Commerce Township, died July 31, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Wendy Brickner; children, Ryan Brickner, Danielle Brickner; brother, Neal Brickner of West Bloomfield; sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathy and Paul Finkel of West Bloomfield, Gael and David Tyner of Bloomfield Hills; father-in-law, Herbert Cohen; broth- ers-in-law and sister-in-law, Paul and Elaine Cohen, Alan Cohen; nieces and nephews, Paula Brickner, Jennifer and Rachel Finkel, Rebecca and Sarah Tyner, Samantha and Jaclyn Cohen. He was the dear grandson-in-law of Anne Gutman. Mr. Brickner was the loving brother of the late Robert Brickner; dear son- in-law of the late Cecile Cohen. Contributions may be made to Brickner Children Education Fund, Fifth Third Bank, 4747 Haggerty Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323, Attn: Renee Babcock. Interment at Beth Abraham Cemetery in Ferndale. Services and arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. RICHARD CONRAD ELCONIN, 81, died July 31, 2010. He was born on Feb. 1, 1929, to David and Dorothy Elconin in Milwaukee, Wis. He married Norma Fogel on June 22, 1958, and was her beloved husband for 52 years. A graduate of the University of Michigan undergraduate and law schools, Mr. Elconin practiced law in Monroe for more than 50 years. Mr. Elconin is the cherished father of Elise (Steve) Olgin and Joel (Dr. Lisa) Elconin; the loving grandfather of Alexandra, Danielle and Sabrina Olgin, Dayna and Emilyn Elconin; dear brother of Arline Greenblatt and Susan (Harvey) Feinberg. He is also survived by nephews, Jim and John Greenblatt, Victor Alfandre, Paul Elconin; neice, Cathy Greenblatt. Contributions may be made to the University of Michigan- Office of Gift Administration, General Fund, 3003 S. State Street, 8000 Wolverine Tower, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1288; (888) 518-7888. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. LORA ENGELBAUM, of Canada, died July 24, 2010. She was "a true woman of valour." She was the devoted and lov- ing mother and mother-in-law of Isaac and Judy Engelbaum of West Bloomfield and Karen and Lawrence Leiter of Toronto; adoring and proud grandmother of Deborah, Edie, Kimberly, Avery, Richard and David; devoted aunt of Morris and Andre, Sally and Steve and families. Mrs. Engelbaum was the beloved and cherished wife of the late Abraham Engelbaum. A graveside service was held in the Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery Windsor, Ontario. Contributions may be made to the Lora Engelbaum Memorial Fund, do The Baycrest Foundation, 3560 Bathurst, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6A 2E1, (416) 785- 2875, www.baycrest.org/donations. ARTHUR FLACK, 56, of Farmington Hills, died July 28, 2010. He is survived by his beloved wife, Patty Flack; mother, Marilyn Flack of Southfield; son and daughter-in-law, Bradley and Ashley Ackerman Flack; daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Joseph Arbogast Flack; brother, Jeffrey Flack of Plymouth; sister and brother- in-law, Elinor and Fred Slabiak of Oak Park; niece, Ashley Oras; nephew, Joshua Flack; brother-in-law, Chip Meyrelles; sisters-in-law, Michele Oras, Laurie Connor; grandchildren, Erinn Elizabeth Arbogast, Lucas Alexander Arbogast, Wyatt Flack. Contributions to the Michigan Humane Society. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. JEAN FREDSON, 92, of West Bloomfield, died July 28, 2010. She is survived by her sons and daugh- ter-in-law, Shlomo and Leslie Fredson of Beth Shemish, Israel, Larry Fredson Fredson of Boston, c. 1980 Mass.; grandchil- dren, Moshe Yaacov and Chanie Fredson, Sarah Malkah and Ariel Katz, Yehuda and Ahuva Fredson, Aaron David and Tamar Fredson; nine great-grand- children; loving nieces, nephews and friends; sister-in-law, Barbara Simons. Mrs. Fredson was the beloved wife of the late George Fredson; loving sis- ter and sister-in-law of the late Martha and the late Harry Abraham, the late Morris and the late Libby Simons, the late Joseph and the late Rose Simons, the late Kate and the late Irving Altman, the late Natalie and the late Ben Freedland, the late Yale Simons. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Services at the Davidson/Hermelin Chapel at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Interment at Clover Hill. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.