obituaries Obituaries from page 56 DR. ABE S. PEARLMAN, 97, of West Bloomfield, died July 31, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Sylvia Pearlman; daughters and sons-in-law, Marilynn Pearlman and Roger Boesky of La Jolla, Calif., Linda Friedlaender of West Bloomfield, Judy Pearlman of West Bloomfield, Carol and Dr. Andrew Sofen of West Bloomfield; grandchildren, Donna and Gaetano Mastropasqua, Keith and Sari Boesky, Beth and Jason Kadlec, David Friedlaender, Jill Eisenshtadt, Wendy Eisenshtadt, Dr. Bryan Sofen and his fiancee, Anna Kozlowoski, Dr. Lauren Sofen; great- grandchildren, Jason, Jeremy, Kiara, Lorenzo and Kevin; sister-in-law, Ann Carron; caregivers, Rose and LaTeeka; many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was the cherished brother of the late Ruth and the late Harry Sosnick; the devoted son of the late Jacob and the late Dora Pearlman; the dear son-in-law of the late Max and the late Dora Lesnick; the loving brother-in-law of the late Dr. Carl Carron, the late Dr. Sol Lesnick and the late Julius Lesnick. Interment was at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Adat Shalom Synagogue, Dr. Abe & Sylvia Pearlman Education Fund established by Roger and Marilynn Boesky, 29901 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, www.adatshalom.org . Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. IRA GERALD SAMUELS, 76, of West Bloomfield, died July 31, 2014. He is survived by his devoted companion of 28 years, Maggie Glogower; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Mark Koblin of Bloomfield Hills; son, Ronald Samuels of Ann Arbor; sister, Natalie Carroll; brother-in- law, Dennis Greenstein; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Mr. Samuels was the brother of the late Diane Greenstein; the brother-in-law of the late Bill Carroll. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Interment took place at the Clover Hill Park Cemetery in Birmingham. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. Silver RUTH SILVER, 76, of Southfield, died July 27, 2014. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in- law, Dr. Joseph and Paula Silver of Huntington Woods, Allen Silver of "THE TIME YOU SPENT WITH US AND MY CHILDREN TALKING ABOUT MY FATHER AND EXPLAINING THE PROCESS OF DYING HELPED MAKE THIS TIME OF SADNESS AND LOSS TOLERABLE." WE APPRECIATE THE FEEDBACK WE RECEIVE FROM THE FAMILIES WE SERVE. THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community 18325 W. 9 Mile Rd Southfield, MI 48075 • 248.569.0020 • IraKaufman.com 58 August 7 • 2014 Obituaries Wixom; daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Michael Kraft of West Bloomfield; grandchildren, Jordan Silver, Morgan Silver, Madison Kraft, Zachary Kraft. Mrs. Silver was the beloved wife for 33 years of the late Mark Silver. Contributions may be made to Holocaust Memorial Center, 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334; American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601. Interment was held at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. MORRIS HARRY STARKMAN, 91, of Toronto, died July 11, 2014. Mr. Starkman was the senior partner of the Toronto accounting firm Starkman, Kraft, Rothman, Berger and Grill. In his retirement, he lived a full and active life, engaging with family, friends, shul and community. He is survived by daughters and sons- in-law, Janice and Dr. Iry Goldfein, Susan Starkman and Dr. Richard Gilbert; son, Eric Starkman; grandchildren, Ami and Jill Goldfein, Sarah Goldfein, Ariella Goldfein and Miles Gilbert; great-grandchildren, Ilan, Nava and Asher Goldfein; sisters-in- law and brothers-in law, Ceil and Jerry Liebman, Jenny and Sid Beshkin, Shane Lewin; brother, Emanuel Starkman; many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Starkman was the loving husband of the late Ida Beshkin Starkman; brother of the late Irving Starkman, Maxwell Starkman, Rose Douglas, Cookie Simon and Jeanette Kaplansky. Contributions may be made to a charity in support of Israel. ZELMA SUSSMAN, 90, of Farmington Hills, died July 29, 2014. She is survived by her companion, Abraham Eigel; sons and daugh- ters-in-law, Stephen and Kathryn Sussman, Gary Sussman Sussman and Lorraine Platman; grandchildren, Rachel Sussman and Hillary Sussman; brother and sister-in- law, Benson and Jane Fine. Mrs. Sussman was the beloved wife of the late Herman Sussman. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 25200 Telegraph Road, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48033, www.alz.org ; or American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693, www.americanheart.org . Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.