obituaries Obituaries from page 69 DR. NEIL HERBERT RUDIN, born and raised in Detroit, lost his courageous battle against ALS on Nov. 1, 2011. A Fulbright Scholar and Wayne State graduate, Dr. Rudin was a professor and dean at SUNY Buffalo State, publish- ing dozens of papers on topics including German, Yiddish and American Jewish lit- erature. He gave addresses throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia, and was a leading advocate for college freshmen. After retiring, Dr. Rudin conducted genealogical research, published his mem- oirs (Growing Into My Genes), and founded the Rudin Family Giggle Fund for children in hospice. He was devoted to family, a storyteller with a great sense of humor and committed to living a life filled with hon- esty, compassion and laughter. Dr. Rudin leaves behind his loving wife Cheryl (nee Horowitz); his son, Joel (Debra); daughter, Marla (Michael); four grandchildren. Contributions may be made to the Rudin Family Giggle Fund, Tidewell Hospice (Sarasota) or ALS/TDI. Selvan PHILLIP SELVAN, 88, of West Bloomfield, died Nov. 5, 2011. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Eleanor Selvan of West Bloomfield, brother-in- law and sisters-in-law, Mel and Diane Clayton, Shirlee Clayton and Ruth Selvan; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Mr. Selvan was the brother of the late Sam Selvan, the late Janet (the late Charles) Gurian, the late Esther (the late Joseph) Sandler, the late Hilda (the late George) Prevost; brother-in-law of the late Gerald (the late Helaine) Clayton. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Interment took place at the Hebrew Memorial Park Cemetery in Clinton Township. Arrangements by Doi finan Chapel. PAUL LOUIS SILVERSTEIN, 78, of West Bloomfield, died Nov. 2, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Silverstein; sons and daughters-in-law, Rob and Lori Silverstein of Huntington Woods, Brad and Brandy Silverstein of Bloomfield Hills; grandchildren, Jill, Dana and Sam Silverstein, Lucy Silverstein, Logan Weiss, Darren Weiss and Todd Weiss. He is also survived by Marilyn's children, Pam and Barry Balbes, Eydie and Ira Holz; and their children, Alana and Jake Balbes, and Andrew, Leslie and Michael Holz. Mr. Silverstein was the dear brother of the late Joey Silverstein and the late Louise Silverstein. Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Donations may be made to Friendship Circle, 6892 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, www.friendshipcirde.org ; or a hospice EXPLAINING DEATH TO KIDS We consider our role in explaining death to children to be a significant part of our commitment to this community. Through a new video series on our website, www.irakaufman.com , you are now able to get the advice of David Techner, a nationally recognized expert on explaining death to kids. The author of a children's book and Co-Producer of an Emmy Award-winning documentary, Techner now appears in online videos, answering frequently asked questions, to help your entire family. THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community 18325 W. Nine Mile Road Southfield, MI 48075 248.569.0020 • IraKaufinan.com 70 November 10 0 2011 Obituaries of choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. JEANNETTE SKLARCHYK, 79, of West Bloomfield, died Nov. 1, 2011. She was a member of Congregation Beth Shalom and a three-time past president of the sisterhood. Mrs. Sklarchyk is survived by her hus- band of 57 years, Fred Sklarchyk; daugh- ters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Michael Morris of West Bloomfield, Susan and Chris MacDonald of Texas; grandchildren, Benjamin Morris, Samuel Morris, Emma Morris, Jason MacDonald and Rebecca MacDonald; sister and brother-in-law, Norma and Roy Gealer of Arizona; broth- er-in-law, Eugene Tapfer. She was the loving sister of the late Shirley Tapfer. Interment at Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Friendship Circle, 6892 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, www.friendshipcircle.org ; or JARC, 30301 Northwestern Highway, Suite 100, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, www.jarc.org . Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. SOLOMAN"SAUV STEIN, 95, of West Bloomfield, died Nov. 1, 2011. He was a member of B'nai B'rith and its bowling league. Mr. Stein was an active blood donor with the American Red Cross. He is survived by his beloved wife of 701/2 years, Nettie Stein; daughter and son-in-law, Rochelle and Dr. Jerald Gach of Bloomfield Hills; son and daughter-in-law, Harvey and Marti Stein of Montgomery, Texas; grand- children, Aimee Pollak, Wendy Gach-Lazar and Howard Lazar, Aaron Gach, Ronna Kirkland and her partner, Rainey Lawrence, Lisa Stein-Hearn and Scott Hearn; great- grandchildren, Joshua, Avery, Jonah, Abby, Alex, Tyler and Sarah Rose; sisters-in-law, Miriam Kelman, Gwen Kelman, Bea Kelman, Ida Goldenberg, Ann Torf; many loving niec- es, nephews and other relatives and friends. Mr. Stein was the loving brother and brother-in-law of the late Eva Radin, the late Leo Radin, the late Nathan Kelman, the late Paul Kelman, the late Jerry Kelman, the late Rubin Goldenberg, the late Jack Torf. Contributions may be made to Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network, 6555 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322; Jewish Senior Life -Fleischman Residence, 6710 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322; or Henry Ford Hospice Lake Land Center, 26900 Franklin Road, Southfield, MI 48034. Interment was held at Hebrew Memorial Park in Clinton Township. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. Correction The obituary for Rosann Toby (Nov.3) should have indicated that she is survived by her sister-in-law, Dr. Veronica Miks.