obituaries RITA BARTON, 89, of Huntington Woods, died Dec. 5, 2012. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her son and daugh- ter-in-law, Paul Simon and Mimi Fox; son-in-law, James Miller; daughter-in-law, Barbara Simon; grandchildren, Nathan Miller, David and Lindsay Miller, Alison and Aaron Goldstein, and Joshua Simon; great-grandchildren, Jordyn and Leah Goldstein; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Gilda Silverman; nieces and nephews, David and Hope Silverman, Marshall and Bonnie Silverman, and Marlene Loewy; cousins, Miriam and Martin Dubner; stepdaughters, Jane Barton and Susan Levenberg. Mrs. Barton was the beloved wife of the late Harry Barton; the cherished mother of the late Arleen Miller and the late Steven Simon; the devoted daughter of the late Sally and the late Louis Silverman. Interment was at New Montefiore Cemetery in New York. Contributions may be made to the Weizmann Institute, 6735 Telegraph Road, Suite 365, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301; or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. FRIEDA BORSAND, 102, of Southfield, DIANE FISHMAN, 69, died Dec. 7, 2012. She is survived by sons and daugh- ters-in-law, Dr. Donald and Sharon Borsand of Bloomfield Hills, Gerald and Eileen Borsand of Bloomfield Hills, Dr. Marvin Borsand and Shari Lightstone of Phoenix, Ariz.; grandchildren, Steven and Amy Borsand, Dr. Stephanie Turpen, Lisa and Dr. Gary Cohen, Marcy and Ben Forta, Remy and Yechiel Polter, Dena Borsand, Yosef Borsand, Sasha and Rodney Glassman, and Alexander Borsand; many loving great-grand- children; sister, Violet Stamps; niece, Minnie Eliassen. Mrs. Borsand was the beloved wife of the late Jack D. Borsand. Contributions may be made to Yad Ezra, 2850 W. 11 Mile Road, Berkley, MI 48072, www.yadezra. org; or Birmingham-Bloomfield Chai Center, P.O. Box 1894, Birmingham, MI 48012, www.bbchai.org. Interment was held at Workmen's Circle Cemetery. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. of Farmington Hills, died Nov. 30, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Marvin Fishman; sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and Robyn Fishman Fishman of Farmington Hills, and Brian Fishman and Josi Ryke of Huntington Woods; daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Robert Bienstock of Farmington Hills; grandchil- dren, Jacob Fishman, Simon Fishman, Eliana Fishman, Michaela Fishman, Julia Bienstock, Micah Bienstock, Freya Gothelf and Talia Gothelf; daughter-in- law, Maggie Cotant; brother and sister- in-law, Peter and Susan Kleemann; sister, Susan Kleemann; mother-in-law, Rena Fishman; sisters-in-law and brother-in- law, Ilene Karson, and Carol and Martin Ginsberg. Mrs. Fishman was the dear sister-in- law of the late Richard Karson; the lov- ing daughter-in-law of the late Edward Fishman. Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Jewish Hospice and Chapliancy Network, 6555 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, www.jewishhospice.org ; or Birmingham Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook, Birmingham, MI 48009. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. SHELDON FRIDSON, 80, of Farmington Hills, died Dec. 2, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Fridson of Farmington Hills; son, Allan Fridson of Redmon, Wash.; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Jeff Vinton of Farmington Hills, and Jody and Michael Seidman of Needham, Mass.; grandchil- dren, Jake Vinton, Max Seidman, Brett Vinton and Carly Seidman. Mr. Fridson was the loving brother of the late Harry Fridson and the late Ernest Fridson. Contributions may be made to Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Contributions-VE01FS, 4100 John R Road, Detroit, MI 48201, www.giving@ karmanos.org; or Pinsker Progressive Aide Society, c/o Arnold or Sandra Oleinick, 27389 Aberdeen, Southfield, MI 48076. Interment was held at Hebrew Memorial Park-Pinsker Section. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. Obituaries on page 66 We offer our condolences to the family of ARTHUR DEROY RODECKER who was taken from us suddenly on December 7th at the age of 85. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, BOARD, ADMINISTRATION, AND STAFF OF THE JEWISH HOSPICE 6z. CHAPLAINCY NETWORK offers its condolences to Julie and Joseph Holly, and to Arthur's extended family and friends. Art, through the DeRoy Testamentary Fund, was one of the founders who provided the initial funding for The Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network. He took an active interest in guiding the organization and enjoyed personal friendships and served as a mentor to JHCN's Rabbi E.B. (Bunny) Freedman and Rabbi David Nelson. Art was one of the Jewish community's great patrons and a benefactor to many of southeast Michigan's most important causes and institutions. He was respected and beloved by his many friends and colleagues. His vision, leadership and generosity will leave an indelible legacy for generations. His friendship and guidance to JHCN will be sorely missed MAY HIS MEMORY BE FOR A BLESSING. Arthur Rodecker One of the Hospice Heroes whose vision for our community ensures NO JEW Is EVER ALONE The J EWISHOSPICE & CHAPLAINCY NETWORK - 6555 W. Maple Road • West Bloomfield, MI 48322 • 248.592.2687 • www.jewishhospice.org 1801780 Obituaries JN December 13 • 2012 65