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OBITUARIES
OF BLESSED MEMORY
FM Rock 
Pioneer 
Jerry Lubin
G

erald Lubin, 80, of La 
Quinta, Calif., formerly of 
Michigan, died Feb. 4, 2021.
A graduate of Mumford High 
School, Mr. Lubin was a pioneer of 
radio, best known for his work in 
the 1960s-80s at local Detroit radio 
stations WABX-FM, WRIF-FM, 
WWWW-FM and WLLZ-FM. 
He was considered a mentor to 
many in the industry. John O’Leary 
of Detroit wrote on his tribute wall: 
“I worked with 
Jerry in radio here 
in Detroit in the 
1970s and ’80s but, 
more importantly, 
we were lifelong 
friends … Jerry 
spoke his mind 
which may account 
for his success as 
an air personality 
on radio. He was a mentor to me, 
and in many tangible and intangible 
ways he made me (and others) a 
much better radio personality and a 
better human being. May his mem-
ory be a blessing.”
After his career in radio, Mr. 
Lubin went to work for the U.S. 
Postal Service. He moved from Oak 
Park in 2014 to southern California 
to be closer to his family.
Mr. Lubin is survived by his sons 
and daughters-in-law, Adam and 
Lauren Lubin of North Hollywood, 
Calif., Ethan and Erika Lubin of 
La Quinta; brother, Vincent Lubin 
of Troy; sister and brother-in-law, 
Beverly Lubin and Mark Beltzman; 
grandchildren, Zachary, Sebastian, 
Colin, Ellie.
Mr. Lubin was the beloved hus-
band for 45 years of the late Rosalie 
Lubin.
Contributions may be made 
to Jewish War Veterans, P.O. Box 
725066, Berkley, MI 48072-9998. A 
family graveside service was held at 
Beth Ahm Cemetery in Roseville. 
Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial 
Chapel. 

Gerald Lubin

the late Leonard Cohen 
(Gloria Cohen).
To view the service, navi-
gate to YouTube and search 
Robert Cohen Funeral 
Service Jan. 31, 2021. 
Contributions are suggested 
to Temple Israel Ner Tamid 
in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, or 
Children’s Wish Foundation. 

HYMAN FOX, 
102, of West 
Bloomfield, 
passed away qui-
etly at home on 
Feb. 6, 2021. 
Hyman was a first-gen-
eration American. He grew 
up during the Depression, 
served in WWII, raised a 
family in post-war America 
and worked during the day 
while studying at night to 
become a CPA. He was a 
selfless and modest man who 
will be dearly missed.
Mr. Fox is survived by his 
son and daughter-in-law, 
Mayer and Sarita Fox; grand-
daughter, Dr Eryn Fox; sister, 
Lillian Freedland; nieces, 
nephews and friends at 
Congregation B’nai Moshe.
He was the loving hus-
band for 63 years of the late 
Rose; father of the late Aaron 
Fox; brother of the late Rose 
Richman, Ted and Paul Fox. 
Contributions may be 
made to a charity of one’s 
choice. A family graveside 
service was held at Beth 
Ahm Cemetery in Roseville. 
Arrangements by Hebrew 
Memorial Chapel. 

DONALD FRISHMAN, 85, of 
Southfield, died Feb. 9, 2021. 
He is survived by many 
loving relatives and friends. 
Mr. Frishman was the 
beloved nephew of the late 

Ruth Frishman.
Contributions may 
be made to Chabad of 
Commerce, 810 Sleeth Road, 
Commerce Township, MI 
48382. A family graveside 
service was held at Adat 
Shalom Memorial Park in 
Livonia. Arrangements by 
Hebrew Memorial Chapel.

RUTH 
“RUTHIE” 
GOLDBERG, 92, 
of Scottsdale, 
Ariz., passed 
away on Jan. 20, 
2021.
She was born in Detroit 
on July 22, 1928, to Sam and 
Eda Lefkowitz. She graduat-
ed from Central High.
Ruth married Donald 
Goldberg at Temple Israel in 
Detroit in 1974. She was a 
true balabusta, wife, mother 
and, most of all, an amazing 
bubbie.
Mrs. Goldberg was very 
social, a phenomenal fund-
raiser and was an active 
member of B’nai B’rith, having 
been a former president of the 
Louis Stone Chapter. She was 
involved in many organiza-
tions in Detroit and Phoenix 
and had a passion for life, 
friends, family, activities and 
learning. Ruth will be deeply 
missed by friends and family.
Mrs. Goldberg is survived 
by her husband of 46 years, 
Donald Goldberg; sister-in-
law, Marilyn; nieces, Beverly 
and Marla; daughter, Linda 
Weisberg Lober; son, David 
Alan; grandchildren, Erynn 
(her “best friend”), Jason and 
Erika. 
Memories and expressions 
of sympathy may be shared 
at greenacresmortuary.net 
for the Goldberg family.

SYLVIA 
HOLLANDER, 
née Genser, 91, 
of Boca Raton, 
Fla., died peace-
fully on Jan. 22, 
2021.
Sylvia, the eldest, beloved 
daughter of William A. and 
Goldie Genser, was born 
on July 1, 1929, in Detroit. 
She graduated Central High 
School in 1946; after high 
school and later in her life, 
she attended Wayne State 
University. 
A natural athlete from a 
very young age, she com-
pleted a triathlon at the age 
of 12 and excelled on her 
high school swim team. 
Throughout her life, she 
enjoyed swimming and 
water sports and became an 
accomplished synchronized 
swimmer. After sustaining a 
serious back injury during an 
automobile accident, Sylvia 
healed by practicing yoga. As 
a longtime volunteer at the 
Jewish Community Center, 
she was a pioneer in encour-
aging hundreds of women 
to heal using yoga exercises. 
She became a real estate 
agent with Real Estate One 
and was recognized as one of 
the company’s top real estate 
agents. 
Sylvia married Ramon 
Hollander in 1949 and 
became the beloved daugh-
ter-in-law of Lester and Rose 
Hollander. She was preceded 
in death by Ramon, from 
whom she was divorced, 
and by Sidney Debin, of 
Brooklyn, N.Y., whom she 
married in 1988 and with 
whom she shared a love of 
swing music and dancing. 
Herb Segal of Boston was a 
cherished companion until 

