DOROTHYANNE
“DOLLY” KATZEN-
STEIN, 84, died at
peace and at home in
West Bloomfield, April
1, 2017.
She lived a life of
wit and strength. The
Katzenstein
first woman president
of the University of
Pennsylvania’s student
body, Dolly spent her
life as a teacher long before many
women joined the work force. Known
as the sixth-grade teacher who could
make the tough students “toe the
line,” Dolly taught in Philadelphia, Pa.,
Beachwood, Ohio, and for many years
in Birmingham, Mich. She continued
to teach history at American House
until just before her death.
The most important lesson Dolly
taught was to always try your hard-
est. An avid bridge player, reader and
crossword puzzle worker, Dolly was
a friend cherished by many. She trav-
eled the world and enjoyed taking her
grandchildren on “mystery trips.”
Mrs. Katzenstein was the daugh-
ter of famed violist Max Aronoff;
the beloved wife of the late William
Katzenstein, to whom she was mar-
ried for 56 years; dear mother of
Andrew Katzenstein and Daniel
(Paul Bullion) Katzenstein; dear-
est mother-in-law of Robin Sax and
Esther Katzenstein; devoted sister
of Benjamin Aronoff and Alexandra
(Milton) Katz; loving grandmother
of Joshua (Sarah) Katzenstein, Jason
Katzenstein, Laurin (Brandon)
Jozlin, Jeremy Katzenstein, Megan
Katzenstein and Hannah Katzenstein;
adoring great-grandmother of Lily
Katzenstein.
A memorial service will be held at
Dorfman Chapel on April 19, 2017, at
10 a.m. Contributions may be made
to the American Committee for the
Weitzmann Institute of Science or to a
charity of one’s choice. Arrangements
by Dorfman Chapel.
CHARLES
JABLONOWSKI, 72, of
Southfield, died April 2,
2017.
A child survivor of
the Holocaust, Mr.
Jablonowski worked for
the railroad from 1969
Jablonowski
to 2004.
He is survived by
his dear companion,
Shawn Finkelstein-
Gore; stepchildren,
Darrell and Shelly;
brothers, Michael
Jablonowski, Alan
(Randi) Jablin; grand-
daughter, Hannah.
Mr. Jablonowski was the beloved hus-
band of the late Gladys; loving brother
and brother-in-law of the late Esther
and the late Roger Hack.
Contributions may be made to a char-
ity of one’s choice. Graveside services
were held at Hebrew Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial
Chapel.
IRENE MELLIN, 92, of
Farmington Hills, died
April 6, 2017.
She is survived by her
daughters, Hilary Mellin
(Joel Gershenson) and
Sheila Mellin; grand-
children, Jeff Rosen, and
Mellin
Wendy and Brian Starr;
great-grandchildren,
Gabby Rosen, Jayme Starr and Erin Starr;
brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Marvin and
Faye Snider.
Special thanks to the devoted staff and
caregivers at American House.
Mrs. Mellin was the beloved wife of the
late Gerald Mellin and the late Wilfred
Roberts; the cherished mother of the late
Florence Lachman.
Interment was at Clover Hill Park
Cemetery. Contributions may be made
to Parkinson’s Foundation of Michigan,
30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 150, Bingham
Farms, MI 48025, www.parkinsonsmi.org;
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Michigan,
21311 Civic Center Drive, Southfield, MI
48076, www.nationalmssociety.org/mig;
Lupus Foundation of America, 2121 K St.
NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20037,
www.lupus.org; or to a charity of one’s
choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman
Chapel.
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