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MAY 2019
*We regret to announce the passing of Edward Eiland, 99, of Logan, WV, who passed away, Sunday, May 12th, 2019. Edward was the son of the late Rudolph and Gizella Wilcsek Eiland. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Gordon Eiland, his son, Peter Brill Eiland, his sisters, Margaret C. Caplan and Irene Eiland, and his brothers, William W. Eiland, Theodore A. Eiland and Frederick S. Eiland. Mr. Eiland is survived by 19 nieces and nephews, including B'nai Jacob Synagogue's members, Scott Gordon of Charleston, WV and Stephanie Cohn Goldberg of Memphis, TN. (05/12/2019) www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/edward-eiland-obituary?pid=192886569
*We regret to announce the passing of Selma Kommor, 98, who passed away, Friday, May 3rd, 2019, in Louisville, KY. She is survived by her children, Dr. Martin Kommor (Kathie) of Charleston, WV, Sandee Miller (Lester), Shelley Cozzens (Rick), grandchildren, Loren Miller, Brian Miller, Dr. Robert Cozzens (Alyssa) great grandchildren, Sophie Miller and Cora Hoffman and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. (05/06/2019) https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/louisville/obituary.aspx?n=selma-kommor&pid=192810462&fhid=7131
APRIL 2019
*Mazel Tov to Sharon & Steven Jubelirer on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Aaron Smith. Aaron is the son of Carol & Joshua Smith. (April 2019)
*We regret to announce the passing of Charles "Jack" Martin, 81, of Charleston, WV, on Friday, April 5, 2019. Jack leaves behind several family members including his daughter and member of B'nai Jacob congregation, Tammy Nearman of Charleston, WV, her husband Henry Nearman, their children and grandchildren. (04/05/2019) lwww.wvgazettemail.com/obituaries/charles-jack-martin/article_acf997d0-d93a-5802-bb21-24d9d8f1d157.html
*We regret to announce the passing of Charles "Jack" Martin, 81, of Charleston, WV, on Friday, April 5, 2019. Jack leaves behind several family members including his daughter and member of B'nai Jacob congregation, Tammy Nearman of Charleston, WV, her husband Henry Nearman, their children and grandchildren. (04/05/2019) lwww.wvgazettemail.com/obituaries/charles-jack-martin/article_acf997d0-d93a-5802-bb21-24d9d8f1d157.html
MARCH 2019
*Mazel Tov to Noah Bernstein for becoming a Bar Mitzvah! Noah is the grandson of Ruth Bernstein and lives with his parents, Dr. Ben & Wendy Rosenberg Bernstein, in New York. (MARCH 2019)
*Mazel Tov to to Rabbi Chaim & Mindy Landau on the birth of their grandson Isaac Landau. Isaac is the son of Dov & Melissa Landau of Potomac, MD. (MARCH 2019)
*Mazel Tov to to Rabbi Chaim & Mindy Landau on the birth of their grandson Isaac Landau. Isaac is the son of Dov & Melissa Landau of Potomac, MD. (MARCH 2019)
FEBRUARY 2019
*Mazel Tov to new grandparents Sharon & Steve Rubin on the birth of their grandson, Jacob Rubin. Jacob and his parents, Bradley & Leah Rubin, live in Durham, NC. (Feb. 2019)
JANUARY 2019
*We regret to announce the passing of Marceline A. Morgan Maynor, 91, who passed away, Sunday, January 27, 2019. Marceline was preceded in death by both her parents and her husband, Naymon Maynor. She is survived by her three daughters, Pam Pushkin of Charleston, WV, Charlotte Scott and Tammy Case. (01/27/2019)
*Wishing speedy and full recovery to our friends Steve Jubelirer, Ari Smargon and Craig Snyder. (01/28/2019)
*We regret to announce the passing of Alvin Kommor, 100, who passed away, Wednesday, January 9th, 2019, in Louisville, KY. He is survived by his wife Selma, children, Dr. Martin Kommor (Kathie) of Charleston, WV, Sandee Miller (Lester), Shelley Cozzens (Rick), grandchildren, Loren Miller, Brian Miller, Dr. Robert Cozzens (Alyssa) great grandchildren, Sophie Miller and Cora Hoffman and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. (01/09/2019)
*We regret to announce the passing of Eugene Lazernick, 65, who passed away, Saturday, January 5th, 2019 in Chesapeake, VA. Eugene was the son of Albert and Thelma Lazernick. He was a graduate of Granby High school. Eugene was an Air Force Veteran who also spent time providing counseling through NA. Our sincere condolences to his brother, Ernie Lazernick of Charleston, WV. (01/5/2019)
2018
DECEMBER 2018
*We regret to announce the passing of Irene Dolores Belsky, who passed away on Sunday, December 30th, 2018 in St. Louis, MO. Beloved wife of the late Morris Belsky; dear mother and mother-in-law of Rhona Yolkut (Myron), Howard Belsky, Jonathan Belsky, Barbara Belsky (Larry Nudelman) and Gary Belsky; dear daughter of the late Harry and the late Bluma Chervitz; dear sister and sister-in-law of Annabelle Chapel (Kenneth); dear grandmother of Samuel Belsky of Charleston, WV. (12/30/2018)
*We regret to announce the passing of Bonita "Bonnie Susan Stein, who passed away on Saturday, December 29th, 2018 in La Grange, KY. "Bonnie" is survived by her two sons Russell (Beth) Emrick of Charleston, WV, and Adam (Amy) Emrick of La Grange, KY; her brothers Bernie Hochman of Cocoa, FL, and David Hochman of Baltimore, MD; and two grandsons, Will and Asher Emrick. (12/29/2018)
*Mazel Tov to David & Avrah Urecki Leven on the birth of a son, Caleb Brady, grandson of Rabbi Victor & Marilyn Urecki, great-grandson of Elliot & Jean Urecki, nephew of Chava and Zahava Urecki. (12/19/2018)
JULY-SEPTEMBER 2018
*We want to wish a refuah shelama to our friend Deidra Doria and pray for her complete recovery. (08/2018)
*It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of recently retired rabbi of Temple Israel, Rabbi James Cohn. Our thoughts and prayers go to his son Daniel and wife, Jenny and their children. (8/27/2018)
*We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to our brothers and sisters at Temple Israel on the passing of long time friend, Jane Pinky Silverstein. (8/25/2918)
*We sadly regret to announce the passing of our dear friend and beloved member of B'nai Jacob, Betty Schoenbaum,100, who passed away on Tuesday, July 31st, 2018 in Sarasota, Florida. Betty Schoenbaum is survived by her sons Raymond (and wife Susan) of Atlanta, and Jeffry (and wife Sue) of Palm Harbor; daughters Joann (and husband Richard) of Oldsmar, and Emily of New Orleans. She is survived by seven grandchildren: Alex (and wife Jaime), Jay (and wife Maisa), Marc (and wife Samantha), Brian Schoenbaum, and Sara, Lauren and Lindsey Miller, and 10 great grandchildren: Aubrey and Bryce Stapf and Alex, Max, Zach, Ryan, Noa, Rani, Nate and Beau Schoenbaum, and her brother, Marvin Frank. (July 2018)
*Mazel Tov to Robin & Bobby Peck on the birth of grandson Asher Solomon Kremnitzer. Asher is the son of Denise & Mark Kremnitzer of Richardson, TX. (July 2018)
*Mazel Tov to Shelley & Ted Kanner on the birth of grandson Levi Mark Kanner. Levi is the son of Landon & Lauren Kanner of Charlotte, NC. (July 2018)
*We want to wish a refuah shelama to Dr. Jon Kurland and pray for his speedy and complete recovery. (July 2018)
*Mazel Tov to new parents Sophie (Rosenberg) & Joe Johns on the birth of baby girl, Olivia Johns. (July 2018)
APRIL-JUNE 2018
*We regret to announce the passing of our dear friend and long time member of B'nai Jacob and Temple Israel Emily Ann Marks, 98, who passed away on Sunday, May 27th, 2018 in Centennial, Colorado. In addition to her parents and her husband, Sid, she was preceded in death by her brother, David Swarts. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Lee Marks of New York, NY; son, Bruce Stanley "Bob" (Lilly) Marks of Denver, CO; brother-in-law, Harmon Marks of Texas; 2 granddaughters, Lara and Deborah of Denver, CO; and 3 great-grandsons residing in Colorado. Funeral Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston. Burial will follow at B'nai Israel Cemetery, Charleston. (5/27/2018)
*Mazel Tov Zelig Kurland, son of Jon & Dorothy Kurland, is one of the recipients of the 2018 Empire State Excellence in Teaching Award. The award, which is managed by the state of New York, seeks to recognize teachers who exemplify the dedication, mission, skill, expertise and talent of outstanding teaching. Recipients receive a $5,000 stipend to use for continued professional development. Zelig, who has worked in Valley Central as an English teacher since 2007, is also the advisor to the school’s cultural diversity and video clubs. (May 2018)
*Mazel Tov to Sophia Marion Kaufman who is graduating with an A.B. degree in Anthropology and Global Health & Health Policy from Harvard College in May. She is the daughter of Tod & Barrie Kaufman; granddaughter of Marion Baer, and of her late grandparents of blessed memory, Paul & Rose Jean Kauman and Frank A. Bear, II. (May 2018)
*Mazel Tov to Karen & Joe Freedman on the birth of grandson Samuel, son of Kasey & Aaron Sporck of Charleston, WV. (April 2018)
*Mazel Tov to Sara & Justin Cohen on the birth of granddaughter Lantana Keshet, daughter of Hannah Cohen and Alfredo Caro of Philadelphia, PA. (April 2018)
*Mazel Tov to Daniel Grzesik graduating from Haverford High School, Haverford, PA. Daniel is the grandson of Linda Toborowsky and son of Nancy & Art Grzesik of Harverford, PA. (April 2018)
*Mazel Tov to Frannie Slotnick obtaining her Masters in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Cincinnati, OH. Frannie is the daughter of Marc & Ellen Slotnick , granddaughter of the late Aggie & Dan Rubin. (April 2018)
*Mazel Tov to Amy Marks graduating from the University of Cincinnati, granddaughter of Marsha & Norman Marks of VA. and daughter of Roger & Robbie Marks of Denver. (April 2018)
*Congratulations to Ted Boettner and Robert Morgenstern for placing 3rd and 2nd, respectively, in their individual Age Group, at the UC's Rhododendron Half-Marathon this weekend in Charleston! (4/7/18)
*Wishing a full and quick recovering to our friend Pam Goldfarb who suffered an injury the week of Passover.
JANUARY-MARCH 2018
*We regret to announce the passing of our dear friend and long time member Ruth Goldman Bloom, 91, who passed away on March 26th, 2018 at home. She was preceded in death by both her parents, husband Marvin Bloom, and son, Michael Bloom. Ruth is survived by her sons, Stewart (Dolores) Bloom of Charleston, Marc (Lori) Bloom of Tampa, FL, Alan (Dennis) Bloom of Palm Springs, CA; and Bob (Amy) Bloom of Charleston; 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at the B'nai Jacob Eternal Home, South Charleston. Shiva minyanim will be held at the Bloom residence (4304 Staunton Ave. SE) on Wednesday and Thursday at 5:45 PM. (3/26.2018)
*Mazel Tov to long-time friends of B'nai Jacob, Lynne & Greg Clarke, on the wedding of their daughter, Dr. Rachel Clarke to Shawn Clarke. (March 2018)
*Mazel Tov to Carolyn Atkinson on her recent conversion to our faith. Carolyn and husband, Arnie Harstein, live in Charleston, WV. Welcome to our congregational family! (3/15/2018)
*Our heartfelt and deepest sympathies go to Nancy Morton and her family on the passing of her sister, Connie Johnston. Connie left behind her husband, Willis "Junior Johnston, along with her daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and siblings. A celebration of her life will be held at 4:00 PM, Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Winifrede Presbyterian Church. (3/12/2018)
*We regret to announce the passing of our friend and long time member of B'nai Jacob Synagogue Frances Cohen Schlact. She was preceded in death by her husband Bernie and son Gary and is survived by her sons Steven, Alan (Josey) & Norman (Debbie); grandchildren Michael (Jill), Jonathan, Isabella & great-grandsons Sawyer and Sutton. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 18th, 2018 at B'nai Jacob Eternal Home, South Charleston with a shiva minyan immediately following at the B'nai Jacob Synagogue at approximately 3:15 PM (there will be no 5:45 PM service that night). (3/12/2018)
*We regret to announce the passing of our friend and member of B'nai Jacob Synagogue Harry Silverman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis and is survived by his son, Greg and two granddaughters, Hannah and Rachel. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 at B'nai Jacob Eternal Home, South Charleston with a shiva minyan to be held at the Silverman residence (206 Ruffner Ave.) at 5:30 PM. (3/13/2018)
* We regret to announce that Paul Friedberg, passed away on Thursday, March 8, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Marcia of 66 years, sons David, Howard (Roseanne) and Barry (Suzan), 7 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter, and brother Dan (Ginger). Paul will be remembered for his love for his extended family, his sense of humor and keen intellect, and his passion for golf. Paul was born in Cincinnati, Ohio but grew up in the coal-mining town of Williamson, West Virginia. He graduated from West Virginia University College of Law, and practiced law in Charleston, West Virginia for over 40 years. (3/8/2018)
*We regret to announce the passing of our friend and long time member Michael L Bloom, 69, who passed away on March 6, 2018 at CAMC Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Bloom and is survived by his wife, Michele Bloom; mother, Ruth Bloom; children, Sarah (Jeremy) Schlussel of Richmond, VA, Jessica (Danny) Buckley of Charleston and Ryan (Valarie) Bloom of Charleston; brothers, Stewart (Dolores) Bloom of Charleston, Marc (Lori) Bloom of Tampa, FL, Alan (Dennis) Bloom of Palm Springs, CA and Bob (Amy) Bloom of Charleston; 6 grandchildren, Ethan, Isabel, Dylan, Maxwell, Blake and Vada. (3/6/2018)
*Mazel Tov to Kate and Isaac Forman on the birth of their new daughter Vera. (Jan. 2018)
*Mazel Tov to Michael Pushkin for receiving the 2018 Living the Dream Award in the area of Human and Civil Rights. (1/15/18)
*We regret to announce the passing of our beloved friend and congregant Ruby Newman-Peck, beloved wife of the late Benjamin Newman, M.D., and the late Alfred Peck. She is survived by her children Harold Newman, Stephen (JoAnn) Newman,Sara (Michael) Frank, 5 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. (1/2/2018)