Obituaries

Phillip Brustein

Phillip Brustein of Mission Viejo, Calif., died Jan. 5, 2002. He was 83. Survivors include his sister, Isabelle Sternberg of Phoenix. He was born in Akron, Ohio, and moved to California in 1965. He served in the 36th Infantry during World War II. He was the vice president of Hermetic Refrigeration and served as co-president of B'nai B'rith Lodge and Anti-Defamation League in Mission Viejo.

Other survivors include his wife, Goldie; daughters, Marilyn Roberts and Julie Punchard, both of California; and five grandchildren.

Services were held in California.

Pamela Finson

Pamela Finson of Phoenix died Jan. 21, 2002. She was 48. She was born in Cleveland and moved to Arizona in 1990.

Survivors include her sister, Linda Dubois of Baton Rouge, La.; and brother, Lowell of Phoenix. Services were held at Green Acres Cemetery. Arrangements were by Sinai Mortuary.

Contributions are suggested to American Diabetes Association, 8125 N. 23rd Ave. #222, Phoenix 85021-4961.

Mae Noble

Mae Noble, age 93, passed away on January 13, 2002. She moved to Phoenix in 1971 from Philadelphia. Mae is survived by two children, Dr. Alan and Korin Granett; four grandchildren, Lora Granett, Steven Granett, Rhoda Granett and Nick Ricci; and three great-grandchildren, Heidi Granett, Matt Ricci and Nikole Granett.

Mae was a fourth generation life member of Hadassah, a member of City of Hope, B'nai B'rith and Pioneer Women, and received the "Volunteer of the Month" award on several occasions from the Phoenix Jewish Community Center.

Graveside services were held at Paradise Memorial Gardens with Cantor Andrew Mayer officiating. Arrangements by Sinai Mortuary. Contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.

Irving Zudekoff

Irving Zudekoff of Phoenix died Jan. 21, 2002. He was 79. He was born in New Haven, Conn. He worked as a clothing manufacturer's representative. Survivors include his wife, Ethel; son, Mark of Scottsdale; and two grandchildren.

Services were held at Sinai Mortuary Chapel. Arrangements were by Sinai Mortuary. Contributions are suggested to Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix 85032.

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