obituaries

HOWARD N. BAYER,
89, of Farmington Hills,
died Dec. 20, 2014.
He was a member of the
Masons, Adat Shalom
Synagogue and the
American Psychological
Association.
Mr. Bayer is survived
by his wife of 58 years,
Ruth Bayer; son, Elihugh Bayer of Maine;
daughter and son-in-law, Beth Bayer-Neff
and Howard Neff of Orchard Lake; grand-
children, Rachel Miller and fiance, Charlie,
Leah Bayer, Jacob Bayer, Michelle Neff,
Andrew Neff and fiancee, Lisa Lamport,
Alissa Neff.
He was the dear brother of the late
Burton Bayer and the late Edmond Bayer.
Contributions may be made to
Hadassah, 5030 Orchard Lake Road,
West Bloomfield, MI 48323; or American
Friends of Magen David Adorn, Dr. John
J. Mames Chapter-Michigan Region,
23215 Commerce Park Road, Suite 306,
Beachwood, OH 44122. Interment was
held at Adat Shalom Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial
Chapel.

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MINNIE BERMAN, 78,
of West Bloomfield, died
: 11 Dec. 15, 2014.
She is survived by
her son and daughter-
in-law, Sy and Judy
Berman of West
Bloomfield; daughter
Berman
and son-in-law, Shelly
c. 1970
and Jody Mendelson
of Farmington Hills;
brother and sister-in-law, Barry and Elaine
Margolis of Ypsilanti; sister and brother-
in-law, Sara-Beth and Sidney Wizen of
Randolph, N.J.; sisters-in-law and brother-
in-law, Sarah and David Waldshan,
Sharon Margolis; grandchildren, Melissa
Mendelson, Arielle Mendelson, Erica
Mendelson, Aaron Berman, Leah Berman;
many nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends.
Mrs. Berman was the beloved wife of
the late Sam Berman; loving daughter
of the late Isador and the late Mollie
Margolis; dear daughter-in-law of the late
Simon and the late Ethel Berman; dear
sister of the late Meyer Margolis, the late
Marx Margolis, the late David Margolis.
Contributions may be made to
American Friends of Magen David Adom,
Dr. John J. Mames Chapter-Michigan
Region, 23215 Commerce Park Road, Suite
306, Beachwood, OH 44122; Friends of
Israel Defense Forces (IDF), P.O. Box 999,
Walled Lake, MI 48390; ORT America,
75 Maiden Lane, 10th Floor, New York,
NY 10038; or to a charity of one's choice.
Interment was held at Machpelah
Cemetery in Ferndale. Arrangements by
Hebrew Memorial Chapel.

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PHILIP DEYTSHE, 94, of West Bloomfield,
died Dec. 15, 2014.
He was a pharmacist and later in life the
co-owner of Michigan Paper Stock.
Mr. Deytshe is survived by his beloved
wife, Phyllis Deytshe; daughters and son-
in-law, Fay Gorman, Terry and Alan Gold;
grandchildren, Lisa Gorman, Jeffrey (Jaime)
Gorman, Adam (Phil Jessell) Geffen, Jennifer
Geffen, Jason (Julia) Gold; great-grand-
children, Benjamin, Samantha, Eliah and
Amelie; many loving nieces, nephews, other
family members and friends.
Contributions may be made to Karmanos
Cancer Institute or to a charity of one's
choice. Interment took place at Clover
Hill Park Cemetery in Birmingham.
Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

Educator And Volunteer

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erta Meyerson Molasky, 81, of
Petoskey, formerly of Detroit, died
Dec. 20, 2014.
She was raised and lived most
of her life in the Detroit area.
After graduating from Detroit
Central High School, she attended
University of Michigan and Wayne
State University, graduating from
Wayne with a B.S. in education
in 1954, a member of Pi Lambda
Theta. Continuing her lifelong
commitment to learning and
education, she added an M.A. in
Bertha
English in 1959 and an education
specialist degree in reading in
1982, both from Wayne State. She
reached the All-But-Dissertation level for a
Ph.D. in education.
Mrs. Molasky taught auditorium and
reading in the Detroit school district from
1954-1962. She returned to teaching after
raising her children, working for Oak Park
schools from 1978-1992 as a reading spe-
cialist.
She was often found at the Bridge Club,
and she earned a Silver Life Master in 2011.
She also enjoyed tennis, skiing and sailing.
Mrs. Molasky traveled overseas extensively
visiting dozens of countries over the course
of her life and every continent except
Antarctica. She enjoyed hosting and assist-
ing the Meyerson brothers at their restau-
rants, Scotch & Sirloin and Trio. She was a
voracious reader and was also a patron of
the Detroit and Traverse City symphonies.
A huge fan of all Detroit and University of
Michigan sports, she especially loved the
Tigers and almost always had the game on
the radio or television.
Mrs. Molasky donated countless hours
of her time as well as financial support
to many charitable groups such as CASA
(Court Appointed Special Advocate for
Children Guardian ad litem), National
Council of Jewish Women (she was a for-
mer president) and Charlevoix Hospital

DOROTHY ANNE FRUMKIN, 85, of Novi,
died Dec. 18, 2014.
She is survived by her brother and sister-
in-law, Edwin and Carol Lerner of Plainview,
N.Y.; nephews, Steven (Elissa) Lerner, Mark
(Maria) Lerner; great-nieces and great-
nephews, Elana, Aaron, Julia, Daniel and
David; many other loving family members
and friends.
Mrs. Frumkin was the beloved wife of the
late Marvin Frumkin.
Contributions may be made to Deaf CAN
(Community Advocacy Network). Interment
took place at Cedar Park Cemetery in New
Jersey. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

ISAAC GOLD, 89, of
Bloomfield Hills, died
Dec. 17, 2014.
He is survived by his
sons, Gary Gold and
Bernie Gold, both of
Southfield; daughter and
son-in-law, Lisa and Jim
Gold
Patrick of Troy; grand-
children, Justin and Victoria Patrick; brother,
Henry Gold of Australia; brother-in-law,
Wolfgang Cymbler.
Mr. Gold was the beloved husband of the
late Helga Gold; the devoted son of the late
Leon and the late Golda Gold; the loving
brother of the late Sala Gold and the late
Abraham Gold.
Interment was at Clover Hill Park
Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the
Alzheimer's Association, Greater Michigan
Chapter, 25200 Telegraph Road, Suite 100,
Southfield, MI 48033, www.alz.org ; or to a
charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Ira
Kaufman Chapel.

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ROBIN HOFFMAN, 61,
of Southfield, died Dec.
14, 2014.
She is survived by
her daughter, Melissa
Hoffman of Keego
Harbor; brother and
Hoffman
sister-in-law, Marvin
and Joan Wayne of
Bellingham, Wash.; life partner, Steve

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Kliman; many other loving family members
and friends.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of
Michigan, Yad Ezra, the Michigan Humane
Society or to a charity of one's choice.
Interment was held at Clover Hill Park
Cemetery in Birmingham. Arrangements by
Dorfman Chapel.

GARY KIENSCHERF,

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89, of Southfield, died
Dec. 16, 2014.
He is survived by
his wife of 58 years,
Laura Kienscherf; son
and daughter-in-law,
Daryn Kienscherf and
Susan Davis-Kienscherf

and Garden Club (a volunteer). She retired
and spent her later years in Charlevoix and
Petoskey with her family; more than any-
thing, she enjoyed being
a central part in their
lives. Her children and
beloved grandchildren
I inherited her dedication
to her community and
public service; they are
all active community
members.
She knew what she
liked and was not afraid
Molasky
to ask for it. Many local
restaurants knew her as
the lady who liked her
coffee decaf and extra hot and ordered her
French fries very well done.
Mrs. Molasky is survived by her brother
and sister-in-law, Joel and Shelley Tauber;
sister-in-law, Shelby Tauber; lifelong friend
and confidante, Barbara Mayer; sons and
daughters-in-law, Benjamin Meyerson
and Nicole Dewey, Joshua and Mary Jean
Meyerson; daughters and sons-in-law,
Valerie Meyerson and Tom Johnson, Emily
Meyerson and Harry Kitchen; grand-
children, Jeremiah and Anne Johnson,
Max and Gabriel Meyerson, and Amanda
Kitchen.
She was the beloved wife of the late
Gerald Meyerson from 1961-1980 and of
the late Marvin Molasky from 1990-2009.
Interment was at Beth Abraham
Cemetery. There will be a memorial service
at Temple B'nai Israel in Petoskey at 3 p.m.
on Sunday, Jan. 4. Contributions may be
made to Temple B'nai Israel of Petoskey,
Meyerson Perpetual Kaddish Fund, P.O.
Box 2416, Petoskey, MI 49770, www.
templebnaiisraelofpetoskey.org; National
Council of Jewish Women, 26400 Lahser
Road, Suite 306, Southfield, MI 48033
www.ncjwgds.org; or to a charity of one's
choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman
Chapel.

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of Royal Oak; nephew and niece, Paul
Eisenberg and Barbara Miller; great-
nephew, Jason Miller.
Mr. Keinscherf was the cherished
father of the late Suzie Kienscherf.
Interment was at Machpelah
Cemetery. Contributions may be made
to Mid-Michigan Cat Rescue Inc., 1117
Tulip St., Grand Ledge, MI 48837,
www.mid-michighancatresue.com ;
or Beaumont Hospice Fund, 1410 E.
14 Mile Road, Madison Heights, MI
48071, www.beaumonthospitals.com .
Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.