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of blessed memory

DR. OREN TRAUB, 47, 
of Seattle, Wash., and 
Palm Springs, Calif., 
formerly of Farmington 
Hills, died Feb. 1, 2019.
He was an accom-
plished and brilliant 
physician, scientist and writer. He 
graduated from North Farmington 
High School and earned his under-
graduate degree from the University 
of Michigan. 
He obtained his M.D. from the 
University of Washington Medical 
School in conjunction with a Ph.D. in 
pathology, biochemistry and molec-
ular biology. The James Haviland 
Award, presented to one graduate for 
outstanding clinical competence and 
unusual promise as a leader of med-
icine, was bestowed upon him as he 
graduated with top honors.
Dr. Traub was a caring and excep-
tional physician at the Swedish 
Hospital in Seattle, treating critically 
ill patients. He was the recipient of 
scholarships, national research fel-
lowships, Young Investigator awards, 

Doctor of the Year awards and awards 
for Excellence in Research.
He was a phenomenal writer. He 
founded Traub Medical, specializing 
in authoring medical documents, 
including the Merck manual and 
research papers for physicians glob-
ally.
He lived life to the fullest filled with 
joy. His family, friends, colleagues and 
patients remember his dedication, 
kindness, intellect, humor and com-
passion. He will be eternally missed.
Dr. Traub was the cherished son 
of Amos and Tamar Traub; broth-
er of Donna Traub; husband of 
Mark; adored uncle of Tali and Mia 
Feingold. He is also survived by aunts, 
uncles, cousins, plus devoted friends, 
colleagues and patients.
Interment was in California. A 
memorial service will occur Sunday, 
March 31, 4:30 p.m., followed by 
shivah at Adat Shalom Synagogue in 
Farmington Hills. Contributions may 
be made to Yad Ezra or Hillel Day 
School. 

MARIAN WOLFSON, 
91, of Oak Park, died 
March 11, 2019.
She is survived by 
her children, Dr. Wayne 
Wolfson and Jeffrey 
Harris, and Andrea 
Wolfson Hawkins and 
Antony Hawkins; grandchildren, Dr. 
Jason Hawkins and Zeina Ghoul, 
Melissa Hawkins, Scott Hawkins, and 
William and Mindi Levine. 
Mrs. Wolfson was the beloved 
wife of the late Wallace Wolfson; the 
cherished mother of the late Monica 
Levine; the loving sister of the late 
Martin and the late Dorothy Simon, 
and the late Harry and the late Sara 
Simon; the devoted daughter of the 
late Albert and the late Celia Simon. 
The family would like to send heartfelt 
thanks to the wonderful staff at Coville 
Apartments. 
Interment was at Beth Ahm 
Cemetery. Contributions may be made 
to Jewish Senior Life, Coville Assisted 
Living, 15100 W. 10 Mile Road, Oak 
Park, MI 48237, jslmi.org/

residences/coville-apartments; or 
Kindred Hospice, 25925 Telegraph 
Road, Suite102, Southfield, MI 48033, 
kindredhealthcare.com/locations/
hospice/southfield-mi-655. 
Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. 

c. 1955