46 | APRIL 1 • 2021 

OF BLESSED MEMORY
OBITUARIES

c. 1972 

JOSEPH W
. 
BLUMENTHAL, 93, 
of Southfield, died 
peacefully surround-
ed by family on 
March 21, 2021. 
Born in 
Pittsburgh, Joe moved to 
Cleveland, where he grew up and 
later attended Western Reserve 
University and graduated from 
University of Toledo Pharmacy 
School. 
After practicing pharmacy for 
10 years, Joe changed careers, 
moving his family to Detroit 
and opening his first Lafayette 
Radio Electronics Associate 
Store. During the next 20 years, 
he opened 13 Lafayette stores all 
over Michigan.
Joe’s love of business and inno-
vation was second only to his love 
for family. Blessed with an amaz-
ing mind, Joe was a voracious 
reader who could recall all sorts 
of information. He loved current 
events and world news.
The world will be a harsh-
er place without his twinkling 
brown eyes and warm, friendly 
smile.
Mr. Blumenthal is survived 
by his beloved wife, Nancy. 
They were college sweet-
hearts, sharing more than 69 
wonderful years together. He 
was immensely proud of their 
children, Barton and Carmel 
of Adelaide, Australia, Dr. 
Nina Blumenthal and Dr. Scott 
Corin of Massachusetts, and 
Eric and Tricia Blumenthal of 
Tennessee. He was also proud 
of his grandchildren, Sam 
Blumenthal, Emily Blumenthal 
(fiancé, Colin Atwater), 
Stephanie Blumenthal, Aron 
Corin and Sarah Corin (Adam 
Halvorsen). 
Interment was at Beth El 
Memorial Park. Contributions 
may be made to American Civil 
Liberties Union, 2966 Woodward 
Ave., Detroit, MI 48201, aclu-

mich.org; or Beaumont Health 
Foundation, P
.O. Box 5802, Troy, 
MI 48007-9627, beaumont.org/
giving. Arrangements by Ira 
Kaufman Chapel.

ILENE “TINA
” CAPLAN, 78, of 
Milford died March 18, 2021. 
She was the cherished sister 
of Betty and the late Lawrence 
Leshman, and the late Shila 
Morganroth and her husband, 
Michael; dear sister-in-law of 
the late Judith (Robert) Strohl; 
loving aunt of Robin Leshman, 
Monique Leshman, Tiffany 
Leshman, Mia Leshman, Scott 
(Candy) Morganroth, and 
Lonny (Janette) Morganroth; 
adored great-aunt of Shane 
Leshman, Branden (Jessica) 
Morganroth, Brooke (Jake) 
Schifko, Brock Morganroth and 
Bria Morganroth.
Interment was at Clover Hill 
Park Cemetery. Contributions 
may be made to COPD 
Foundation, 3300 Ponce De Leon 
Blvd., Miami, FL 33134, copd-
foundation.org. Arrangements by 
Kaufman Chapel.

RITA ELKEN, 97, of West 
Bloomfield, died March 17, 2021. 
She is survived by her sons 
and daughter-in-law, Irving 
Elken, and Stephen and Melissa 
Elken; grandchildren, Adam, 
Seth and Rachel Elken, Brett 
Elken, Lauren and Ryan Soria, 
and Lindsey and Mike Mack; 
great-grandchildren, Madison, 
Lucas and Molly. 
Mrs. Elken was the beloved 
wife of the late Morris Elken; 
the loving sister of the late Senta 
and the late Hy Shenkman; 
and the dear stepsister of the 
late Elsie and the late Wilbert 
Simkowitz. 
Interment was at Clover Hill 
Park Cemetery. Contributions 
may be made to a charity of one’s 
choice. Arrangements by Ira 
Kaufman Chapel.

MARCIE FRISHMAN, 92, of 
Farmington Hills, died March 
15, 2021. She is survived by her 
daughter, Wanda Frishman of 
Farmington Hills.
Mrs. Frishman was the 
beloved wife of the late Benjamin 
Frishman; loving mother of the 
late Steven Frishman; dear sister 
of the late Leo Becker, the late 
Raymond Becker.
Contributions may be made 
to a charity of one’s choice. A 
graveside service was held at 
Adat Shalom Memorial Park 
in Livonia. Arrangements by 
Hebrew Memorial Chapel.

IRIS ANN FYNKE, 
93, of West 
Bloomfield, died 
March 23, 2021. 
She is survived 
by her sons and 
daughters-in-law, Max and Ilona 
Fynke, and Tod and Laurie 
Fink; daughter and son-in-law, 
Mindi Fynke and Dr. Howard 
Wright; grandchildren, Nicole 
and Matt Lester, Alexandra and 
Joel Browning, Adam Fynke, 
Julie Fynke, and Rachel and Levi 
Strauss; great-grandchildren, 
Elliah and Asa Lester, Neve and 
Chase Browning, and Leo and 
Goldie Strauss; her loving friend, 
companion and caregiver, Mary 
Taylor; many loving nieces, neph-
ews and friends. Special thanks 
to Maria Tatu, Louise Prewitt and 
Jackie Patrick. 
Mrs. Fynke was the beloved 
wife of the late Richard “Dick” 
Fynke; devoted daughter of the 
late Max Kerner, the late Flora 
Kerner Kovan (the late Dr. 
Dennis Kovan); the loving sister 
of the late Shirley Kerner, and the 
late Elaine and the late Cy Seltzer.
Interment was at Beth El 
Memorial Park. Contributions 
may be made to Children’s 
Hospital-Detroit, Attn: Dr. 
Dennis D. and Flora Kerner 
Kovan Memorial Fund, 3901 

Beaubien, Detroit, MI 48201. 
Detroit, MI 48201, 
yourchildrensfoundation.org/
ways-to-give; or to a charity of 
one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira 
Kaufman Chapel.

HARVEY 
GOLDSMITH, 93, of 
Boca Raton, Fla., and 
West Bloomfield 
died March 18, 2021. 
Harvey joined his 
father, Morris, in the bagel busi-
ness, owning and operating New 
York Bagel until he passed it on 
to his son and grandson. He was 
very proud to see the business 
reach its 100-year anniversary 
this year. 
He enjoyed life to the fullest 
and always said that he was “born 
lucky” but that his life didn’t start 
until he met his wife. He loved 
playing golf and spending his 
winters in Florida; but, most of 
all, he loved being with his family.
Mr. Goldsmith is survived 
by his wife of 71 years, Evelyn 
Goldsmith; son and daugh-
ter-in-law, Howard and Carole 
Goldsmith; daughters and sons-
in-law, Susan and Roy Kulick, 
and Elise and David Schostak; 
grandchildren, Philip Goldsmith, 
Andree Goldsmith and Sam 
Kronthal, Michael Goldsmith, 
Laura and Josh Goldman, Daniel 
and Andrea Kulick, Jake and 
Shelby Schostak, and Dana and 
Alex Bonda; great-grandchildren, 
Shay Goldsmith, Ruby and Oliver 
Kronthal, Hannah and Jonathan 
Goldman, and Jesse Bonda; 
brother and sister-in-law, Herman 
and Barbara Goldsmith; brother-
in-law and sister-in-law, Arthur 
and Gloria Rosenstein.
He was the adoring grandfather 
of the late Jayne Rudy Schostak; 
the devoted son of the late Anna 
and the late Morris Goldsmith; 
the loving brother of the late Tom 
and the late Marion Goldsmith; 
the dear brother-in-law of the late 

