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CAROL LEE SINGER,
77, of West
Bloomfield, died Sept.
7, 2018.
She is survived by
her husband of 53
years, Leonard Singer;
sons and daughters-
Singer
in-law, Robert and
Amy Singer of West
Bloomfield, Brian and Donna Singer
of Farmington Hills, Daniel and Debra
Singer of Farmington Hills; grandchil-
dren, Zachary Singer, Jordyn Singer,
Olivia Singer, Noah Singer and Sophia
Singer.
Contributions may be made to a
charity of one’s choice. Services and
interment were held at Machpelah
Cemetery in Ferndale. Arrangements
by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.

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RUTH STOCKLER, 89,
of Doylestown, Pa., died
Sept. 17, 2018.
She is survived by
her husband, Morton
Stockler; daughter
and son-in-law, Julie
Stockler and Rob

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Herion; grandchildren, Elana and Neil
Kopp, and Rebecca Green.
Mrs. Stockler was the cherished
mother of the late Michael Stockler.
Interment was at Clover Hill Park
Cemetery. Contributions may be made
to Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St.,
Amherst, MA 01002, www.
yiddishbookcenter.org. Arrangements
by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

FRANCINE TAYLOR, 75, of Farmington
Hills, died Sept, 16, 2018.
She is survived by her beloved hus-
band, Stephen Taylor; daughter, Gisele
Aviva Taylor; many other loving family
members and friends.
Interment was held at Clover
Hill Park Cemetery in Birmingham.
Contributions may be made to Yad Ezra.
Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.

Tepper

HOWARD JAY
TEPPER, born Oct. 24,
1931, in New York City
(Washington Heights)
passed away peaceful-
ly on Sept. 20, 2018, in
Nashville, Tenn.
He attended City

College in New York City and gradu-
ated with a bachelor of arts degree
with a major in accountancy. Having
worked with several companies post-
graduation, he felt his most notable
business achievements were in senior
leadership executive positions with
Bernstein, Bernstein and Wile CPAs;
Tepper, Frank, Hirzel and Mullins
CPAs; and Doug Nash Engineering
and Process Systems. Since 1996, he
provided financial stability consulting
services to a broad profile of clients
and friends.
Mr. Tepper enjoyed a strong passion
for sports, including a special love for
thoroughbred horse racing; his many
four-legged friends included Foster,
Baxter and Lucy. He also enjoyed great
food (ribs) and family. As the patri-
arch of his family and good friend and
confidant to many over the years, he
mentored, coached and inspired all to
maximize their full potential and to
live rewarding and happy lives.
Mr. Tepper is survived by his
wife of 28 years, the love of his life,
Jacqueline; his son, Louis; his nieces
and nephews who adored their
uncle, Lynne Lazarski, Alan (Sandy)

Bednowitz, David (Nancy) Bednowitz,
Marc (Teresa) Lampert and Lewis
(Linda) Lampert. Mr. Tepper was a
great-uncle/grandfather to Sarah,
Dana, Jason and Adam Bednowitz,
Gabrielle, Josh and Sylvia Lampert. A
special appreciation is extended to his
devoted caregiver, Martha Morrow,
and the staff of the Fresenius Kidney
Care Dialysis Center. Additionally, Mr.
Tepper is survived by three stepchild-
ren, Shari (Bob) Warnke, Michael
( Jayne) Klein and Holly Klein; and
several stepgrandchildren, Philip
Oliphant, Ryan, Adam and Tyler Klein.
Mr. Tepper was preceded in death by
his parents, Louis and Sarah Tepper;
and his sisters, Florence Lampert and
Norma Bednowitz.
A service was held on Sunday, Sept. 23,
2018 at Congregation Ohabai Shalom in
Nashville, Tenn., where Mr. Tepper has
been a member for many years. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be
made to NCJW, Jewish Family Service or
the charity of your choice. Arrangements
by MarshallDonnellyCombs in
Tennessee. •