obituaries

HOPE AIKEN, 85, of Bloomfield Hills,
died Nov. 21, 2011.
She is survived her daughter and son-
in-law, Dr. Carol Aiken and Andrew Zaikis
of Marblehead; son and daughter-in-law,
Dr. Robert and Ellen Aiken of Chicago;
grandchildren, David Aiken, Caroline
Aiken, Leslie Zaikis, Erin Zaikis; devoted
friend, Geraldine Goodman.
Mrs. Aiken was the dear wife of the late
Dr. Max Aiken.
Interment was held at Clover Hill Park
Cemetery in Birmingham. Contributions
may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

ROBERTA A. BROWN, 64, of Oak Park,
died Nov. 25, 2011.
She is survived by her brother, Allen
Brown, and companion, Charlene Franklin
of Clinton Township; nephew and niece,
Jason and Hope Brown; great-nieces, Eliza
and Libby; many other loving family mem-
bers, friends and her devoted pet, Sidney.
Ms. Brown was the loving daughter of the
late James and the late Lillian Brown.
Contributions may be made to a charity
of one's choice. Interment took place at the
Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery in
Livonia. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

JEFFREY A.
CAMIENER, 43, of
Birmingham, died Nov.
27, 2011.
He was a past
board member of the
Jewish Federation of
.*
Metropolitan Detroit's
Camiener
Pension and Insurance
Committee, a past board member of
Federation's Young Adult Division, a past
board member of Hebrew Free Loan
Association and a past member of the
Jewish Federations of North America
Young Leadership Cabinet. He was serv-
ing as co-chair of Federation's Israel and
Overseas Committee and was a member of
Federation's Finance Committee, a member
of Federation's Planning and Allocations
Steering Committee, a member of
Federation's Board of Governors and a mem-
ber of Federation's Executive Committee.
Mr. Camiener is survived by his beloved
wife, Emily Holzman Camiener; sons, Miles
and Hugh Camiener; father, Alan (Denny)
Camiener; mother, Carol (Jim Herrington)
Camiener; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy
(Paul Gross) Camiener Gross of Farmington
Hills; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Eileen
and Howard "Buz" Holzman; stepbrother,
David Munson; special stepsister, Lauren
(Robert) Guzzardo; many devoted cousins,
nephews, a niece and other loving family
members and a world of adoring friends.
Contributions may be made to Racquet
Up Detroit or the Jeff Camiener Fund
at Jewish Federation of Metropolitan
Detroit. Interment took place at the Beth
El Cemetery in Livonia. Arrangements by
Dorfman Chapel.

A Leader To Emulate

I

rene Sara Rodman of Southfield,
who died Nov. 11, 2011, at age 104,
was a consummate leader in the
Detroit Jewish community.
She became president of almost every
organization she joined and volunteered
for and was consultant to innumerable
worthy groups. A natural speechmaker,
she always knew her audience and
could galvanize them without ever
using notes.
Irene spoke from the
heart — and led from the
heart and mind with sechel
(common sense). She had
an unwavering love for
her family, her friends, her
organizations and, indeed,
as she often said, "for all
people."
As a child in Russia,
Irene was a victim of a
pogrom where almost her
entire village was burned
Irene Sara
to the ground because the
villagers had aided the
Jews. She and her youngest sister, Gerty,
survived in the attic of the one remain-
ing house. Later, they were reunited
with their mother and other siblings
who had fled to another village. Irene
remembered seeing "the chickens out-
side jumping around in the hot coals."
From her experiences in Russia and
her love for the Jewish culture, Irene
took an interest in fighting anti-Sem-
itism and discrimination and became
a member of the Anti-Defamation
League. She also was Midwest regional
chair of Jewish Women International,
president of the Primrose Benevolent
Society and a lifetime member of
Hadassah and Adat Shalom Synagogue.
She felt special compassion for survi-
vors of the Holocaust and was a con-

sultant to their B'nai B'rith group, the
Einstein Chapter.
She also tutored, drove cancer
patients to treatment, took care of her
own parents, siblings and husband
and was always there for her children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Irene died at the age of 104, having
been in good health almost all of her
life. When she was 103, she literally
resurrected herself two times — first,
from a fall and then,
from a minor stroke —
after doctors told her
family she would not
make it.
What was the secret of
her longevity? Incredible
strength and determina-
tion, natural intelligence,
sechel, good genes, a
great heart and love
for all people, and —
despite what she had suf-
Rodman
fered, including the loss
of a daughter — always a
positive attitude.
"May her life serve as a model for
all those who lead us today and in the
future," said her daughter Joan.
Irene Sara Rodman is survived by her
daughter, Joan Rodman Smoller; grand-
daughters, Ana Rodman Goulianos
and Jocelyn Rodman; grandson, Alex
Malone; great-grandchildren, Noah,
Bryce, Nick and Ben; nephews, Arnold
Pearl, Louis Pearl, Joseph Pearl, Harold
Borkin; niece, Joyce Borkin.
She was the beloved wife of the late
Joseph David Rodman and the loving
mother of the late Anita Tucker.
Donations may be made to Jewish
Women International, Children's Home,
online or at 2000 M Street NW, Suite
720, Washington, DC 20036. II

SYLVIA CHANDLER,
87, of Bloomfield Hills,
died Nov. 26, 2011.
She is survived by
her daughters, Leslie
Atzmon of Ann Arbor
and Adrien Chandler of
West Bloomfield; son
Chandler
and daughter-in-law, Dr.
Michael and Ellen Chandler of Pelham,
N.Y.; grandchildren, Daniel and Leslie
Alter, Jessica Alter, Amy Atzmon, Ethan
Atzmon, Jonathan, Diana, James and
Emily Chandler.
Ms. Chandler was the beloved mother
of the late Ellen Chandler Alter and the
late Barbara Chandler.
Interment was held at Machpelah
Cemetery. Contributions may be made to
Hadassah, 5030 Orchard Lake Road, West

Bloomfield, MI 48323, hadassah.org;
Yad Ezra, 2850 W. 11 Mile Road, Berkley,
MI 48072, www.yadezra.org; or a char-
ity of one's choice. Arrangements by Ira
Kaufman Chapel.

ROBERT "BOB"
COHEN, 70, of
Gahanna, Ohio, former-
ly of Oak Park, died
Nov.19, 2011.
He is survived by his
beloved wife of 50 years,
Phylis (nee Tepper); his
Cohen
children, Evan (Laurel)
Cohen of San Dimas, Calif., Steven
(Carolyn) of Farmington Hills, and Tracy
(Peter) Spain of Lower Gwynedd, Pa.
His legacy continues through his seven
grandchildren, Jordyn, Maxine, Alec,

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Drew, Carly, Zachary and Jake. He is also
survived by his brother, Myron Cohen.
Contributions may be made to Mount
Carmel Hospice through the Mount
Carmel Foundation, www.mountcarmel
foundation.org; American Cancer Society;
or to a charity of one's choice. A memorial
service was held in Columbus, Ohio.

REBECCA CUTLER, 95, of Southfield,
died Nov. 27, 2011.
She is survived by her daughter, Irene
Cutler of Southfield; nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Cutler was the beloved wife of 48
years of the late David Cutler; dear sister
and sister-in-law of the late Robert and
the late Shirley Margolis, the late Katie
and the late Bert Cohen.
Contributions may be made to
American Cancer Society, 20450 Civic
Center Drive, Southfield, MI 48076;
Hebrew Benevolent Society, 26640
Greenfield Road, Oak Park, MI 48237;
or Hospice of Michigan, 400 Mack Ave.,
Detroit, MI 48201. Interment was held at
Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by
Hebrew Memorial Chapel.

ARLENE PHYLLIS MILLER DOVE, 64,
of Mt. Clemens, died Nov. 20, 2011.
She is survived by her son, Sandor Metz;
sister and brother-in-law, Harriet and
Sheldon Kaplan; nephew, Evan Kaplan.
Ms. Dove was the cherished daughter
of the late Bernard Lester Miller and the
late Marion Miller.
Interment was held at Adat Shalom
Memorial Park. Contributions may
be made to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

TERESA EDELMAN, 94, of West
Bloomfield, died Nov. 24, 2011.
A retired optician, Mrs. Edelman was
also a past officer and member of B'nai
B'rith.
She is survived by her grandchildren,
Marisa and Dr. Seth Forman, Dr. David
and Nichole Edelman, Dr. Anthony
and Dr. Jessa Edelman, Lauren and
Joshua Rennert, Henry Edelman; great-
grandchildren, Lia and Zach Forman,
Michael and Jordan Edelman, and Parker
Edelman; nieces and nephews, Teddy
(the late Umi) Wachtel, Stewart Wachtel,
Janet Wachtel; daughter-in-law, Barbara
Edelman; sister-in-law, Norma Wachtel;
many other loving relatives.
Mrs. Edelman was the beloved wife
for 54 years of the late Henry Edelman;
loving mother of the late Dr. Lawrence
Edelman and the late Dr. Kenneth
Edelman; dear sister of the late Sidney
Wachtel.
Contributions may be made to
American Cancer Society, 20450 Civic
Center Drive, Southfield, MI 48076.
Interment was held at Hebrew Memorial
Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial
Chapel.

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