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May 25, 2001/Sivan 3, 5761, Vol. 53, No.34
ObituariesYehuda AzrieliYehuda Azrieli of Jerusalem died May 13, 2001. He is survived by his son, Avraham Azrieli of Scottsdale. He was born in Yaakov, Israel in 1933.He was an ordained rabbi and served as an officer in the Israeli navy. He worked as an author and editor and served as editor-in-chief for the publication department of the Zionist Agency and Zionist World Congress. His book "And Yosef Was Beloved," a biography of Israeli political leader Yosef Burg, won the Aminach Prize on May 15, two days after his death. He was president of the Young Israel Organization of Israel, president of B'nai B'rith Jerusalem Chapter, and served on the board of directors for the Jewish National Fund. Other survivors include his wife, Ruth; daughters, Sarai of Jerusalem, and Iris of Kohav Ha'shahar, Israel; and 10 grandchildren. Contributions are suggested to The Bureau of Jewish Education, 32 W. Coolidge St., #100, Phoenix 85013. Hannah GladstoneHannah Levin Gladstone of Seattle died May 16, 2001. She was 73. She was a frequent visitor to the Valley. She was born in Detroit, was an elementary school teacher and served on the board of the Detroit Chapter of the American Jewish Committee.Survivors include her daughters, Debbie of Seattle, and Judi of Edmonds, Wash.; brothers, Congressman Sander Levin of Royal Oak, Mich., and Sen. Carl Levin of Detroit; and three grandchildren. Services were held in Michigan. Arrangements were by The Ira Kaufman Chapel. Fay DitchekFay Ditchek of Phoenix died May 17, 2001. She was 94. She was born in Poland and came to Arizona 11 years ago. She was a homemaker.Survivors include her daughter, Elaine Finestone of Virginia; son, Theodore of Paradise Valley; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Services were held in Miami Beach, Fla. Arrangements were by Sinai Mortuary. Contributions are suggested to Kivel Care Center, 3020 N. 36th St., Phoenix 85018. Fred RubinFred D. Rubin of Skokie, Ill., died May 18, 2001. He was 86. He was a winter visitor.Survivors include his wife, Minnie; daughter, Carol Wolf of Deerfield, Ill.; and seven grandchildren. Services were held in Illinois. Arrangements were by The Weinstein Family Services. Contributions are suggested to the Palliative Care Center of the North Shore, 2821 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201-1221. Debbie HeightDebbie L. Height of Glendale died May 21, 2001. She was 44. She was born in Cleveland and moved to Arizona 16 years ago from Florida.Survivors include her daughter, Alexis; sons, Joey and Austin; and three sisters. Services were held at Sinai Mortuary Chapel, with Rabbi David Pinkwasser officiating. Arrangements were by Sinai Mortuary. Marvin WolfMarvin B. Wolf of Chicago died May 11, 2001. He was 81. He is survived by his son, William of Phoenix. He was born in Chicago. He was a family physician and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.Other survivors include his wife, Lenore; daughter, Sandra of Oswego, Ill.; sons, Stephen of Chicago, Fred of San Diego, and David and Albert of Skokie, Ill., and 13 grandchildren. Services were held at Temple Beth Israel in Skokie. Arrangements were by Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals. Contributions are suggested to Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster, Skokie, IL 60076. Beatrice KastnerBeatrice Kastner of Phoenix died May 22, 2001. She was 79. She was born in Germany and moved to Phoenix 14 years ago from New York. She was a homemaker.Survivors include her daughter, Judy of New York City; son, Jeffrey of Phoenix; brothers, Steven Brown of Scottsdale and Lothar Brown of New York City; and two grandchildren. Services were held at Beth Israel Cemetery, with Rabbi Albert Plotkin officiating. Arrangements were by Sinai Mortuary. Contributions are suggested to The American Cancer Society, 2929 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix 85016. Dorothy Raskin KosloffDorothy Raskin Kosloff, lovingly known to her family as "Memaw," passed away on May 21, 2001. The sixth of eight children born to Russian immigrants Stephan and Sonya, Dorothy was born in Chicago and later moved to Oklahoma City. She married jeweler Harry A. Raskin and had three sons, Richard, Donald and Harvey. They moved to Phoenix in 1953.Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Harry and eldest son Richard. Following the passing of Harry, Dorothy wed Jules Kosloff in 1974, and together they recently celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary. Survived by her beloved husband Jules; sons Donald and Harvey; sister Ann Felzer; stepchildren Sharon, Stephanie and Sandy; and family who fondly call her "Memaw" which includes her grandchildren Randy, Jenna, Julie, Stacy, Tammy, Jennifer, Ferrel and Reni; and her great-grandchildren which include Remington, Madison, Jonathan, Lauren, Alexander, Makenzie, Kayla, Jason, Terry and Nina. Dorothy's family built and donated the first Arizona school for the Devereux Foundation, providing countless "special needs" children the opportunity to grow and function in a healthy environment. Dorothy's dedication to community service and philanthropic endeavors is evident in every aspect of her life, from her respected position as the first Chairwoman of the Kivel Candlelight Ball, to her involvement with the Devereux Foundation. Dorothy's exemplary community leadership includes serving as President of Hadassah and The National Council of Jewish Women. To her family, extended family and friends, Dorothy was most of all a loving, beautiful woman who lived life with passion and spirit. She was kindhearted, generous and adored by all who knew her. Graveside services were held Wednesday, May 23rd at 9:30 a.m. at Paradise Memorial Gardens, 9300 E. Shea Boulevard in Scottsdale. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Kivel Campus of Care, 3020 N. 36th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85018. Arrangements by Sinai Mortuary. We will miss her deeply and remember her impact on our lives daily. We love you Memaw. Thank you dear. |
