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may be made to Congregation
Shaarey Zedek, Abe and
Bea Katzman Camp Ramah
Scholarship Fund, 27375 Bell
Road, Southfield, MI 48034;
Karmanos Cancer Institute,
4100 John R, Detroit, MI 48201;
American Diabetes Association-
Local Chapter, 20700 Civic
Center, Southfield, MI 48076;
Jewish Family Service, 6555 W
.
Maple Road, West Bloomfield,
MI 48322; or to a charity of one’s
choice. Arrangements by Ira
Kaufman Chapel.
LAWRENCE
JONAS, 76, of West
Bloomfield, died on
Jan. 30, 2022.
He was the hus-
band for 54 years of
Shirley Jonas; cherished father
of Franklin Jonas and Joseph
Jonas; brother-in-law of Aaron
and Cynthia Greenspon; cousin
of Richard and Dena Sanders.
He is also survived by a world of
friends.
Interment was at Clover Hill
Park Cemetery. Contributions
may be made to Israel Defense
Fund, P
. O. Box 999, Walled
Lake, MI 48390; Congregation
Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell
Road, Southfield, MI 48034;
or to a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements by Ira Kaufman
Chapel.
c. 1943
MARTIN W
.
JOSEFF, 98, of West
Bloomfield, died Jan.
28, 2022.
He is survived
by his beloved wife,
Corrine Joseff; son
and daughter-in-law,
Steve and Sherri Joseff; daugh-
ter and son-in-law, Susan and
Edward Nager; grandchildren,
Jennifer Joseff, Bree Goldsmith
and Jason (Rita) Nager;
great-grandchild, Shay; many
nieces, nephews, other family
members and friends.
Mr. Joseff was the devoted
brother of the late Ellanore (the
late Merle) Bronstein, the late
Blanche (the late Nardy) Levin
and the late James (the late Rita)
Joseff; son of the late Isadore and
the late Yetta Joseff; son-in-law of
the late Louis and the late Lena
Corman; brother-in-law of the
late Ralph and the late Marilyn
Bernstein.
Interment took place at
Clover Hill Park Cemetery in
Birmingham. Contributions
may be made to the Jewish
War Veterans or the Michigan
Humane Society. Arrangements
by Dorfman Chapel.
JOYCE NELSON,
79, passed away on
Jan. 31, 2022.
She was deeply
loved for her selfless-
ness, love of friends
and family, and enormous heart.
She was born June 28, 1942,
in Detroit. Joyce was married to
Elliott Nelson for 56 years; she
proudly raised her family before
retiring to Las Vegas in 1998.
Joyce was CEO of the Nelson
family, where she sat front row
center as captain of their cheer
team for absolutely everything.
Later, she was promoted to
bubbie as she mentored, loved
and spoiled five of her proudest
achievements, her grandchildren,
a role she was born to play.
Joyce’s kitchen served as head-
quarters for friends and family to
convene. She always had every-
one’s favorite dessert and snacks
and free flowing coffee. She lit
up a room with her personality,
kindness and positive disposi-
tion. She was a trusted ear and
adviser to all.
Mrs. Nelson is survived by
her husband, Elliott. She was
an incredible mother to Marc
Nelson, Lori Kraft (Paul), and
OBITUARIES
OF BLESSED MEMORY
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Executive Director
Yeshiva Beth Yehudah
expresses its heartfelt and deepest condolences to the family of
Judge Avern Cohn a”h
The Yeshiva has dedicated the learning for this month by our students
and Kollel Scholars in the merit of the neshama of
Avern Cohn, of blessed memory.
Judge Cohn will be remembered for his dedication to
Jewish Education and his empathy for those less fortunate.
May his virtuous efforts on behalf of the Jewish People
and the Detroit community be a blessing to his family and us all.
Gary Torgow
President
Rabbi Gershon Miller
Dean
Rabbi Shragie Myers
Executive Director