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