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February 15, 2002/Adar 3 5762, Vol. 54, No. 22
ObituariesLeader leaves mark on ValleyCivic leader Newton Rosenzweig of Phoenix died Feb. 5, 2002. He was 96.Rosenzweig was born in Phoenix in 1905 to Austrian immigrant parents, Isaac and Rosa Rosenzweig. After attending the University of Michigan and serving in World War II, Rosenzweig returned to the Valley to run the family's jewelry business, along with his brother, the late Harry Rosenzweig. Rosenzweig was a philanthropist and leader throughout his years in the Valley and recipient of numerous awards, including the Jewish Federation's Medal of Honor. He served on the Phoenix City Council; co-founded the Arizona Community Foundation, Phoenix Arts Council and Phoenix Symphony Orchestra; and was a member of the Phoenix 40 and nearly 50 boards of directors. He served as president of Phoenix Jewish Community Council (currently the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix) and Temple Beth Israel. His philanthropic activities included the founding of a state library for blind and visually impaired children, funding an ambulatory surgery unit for low-income families at Phoenix Memorial Hospital, and most recently, establishing The Newton and Betty Rosenzweig Leadership Academic Achievement awards at Arizona State University to provide financial support and leadership opportunities primarily for American Indian students. Rosenzweig is survived by his wife of 51 years, Betty. Services were held at Temple Beth Israel. Arrangements were by A.L. Moore-Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. Contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix 85014; or Foundation for Blind Children, 1235 E. Harmont Drive, Phoenix 85020. Ruth HalperinRuth L. Halperin of Scottsdale died Feb. 7, 2002. She was 81. She was born in Chicago and moved to Arizona in 1972. She was a homemaker, a member of Beth El Congregation and a volunteer at Maryvale Hospital Auxiliary.Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Halperin-Jacobs of Clayton, Calif.; son, Frederick of Tempe; and one grandchild. Services were held at Beth El Cemetery, with Rabbi Andrew Straus officiating. Arrangements were by Sinai Mortuary. Contributions are suggested to Tri-City Jewish Community Center Building Fund, 1965 E. Hermosa Drive, Tempe 85282. Jeffrey LoebJeffrey David Loeb of Phoenix died Feb. 9, 2002. He was 48. He was born in New York City and moved to Arizona from Colorado in 1980.He was a sales representative and a member of Temple Chai. Survivors include his wife, Robin; daughter, Sara; son, Saul; mother, Eva of New York City; and brother, Robert of Newton, Mass. Services were held at Sinai Mortuary Chapel, with Rabbi William Berk and Rabbi Elana Kanter officiating. Arrangements were by Sinai Mortuary. Contributions are suggested to Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix or Council for Jewish with Special Needs, 32 W. Coolidge Road, #102, Phoenix 85013. Lillian RossmanLillian K. Rossman of Phoenix died Feb. 10, 2002. She was 97. She was born in Salt Lake City and moved to Arizona from Illinois in 1950. She was a homemaker.Survivors include her daughter, Esther Rossman Mendelson of Phoenix; and one grandchild. Services were held at Beth El Cemetery. Arrangements were by Sinai Mortuary. Contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix 85014. Alex RothzeidAlex Rothzeid of Peoria died Feb. 6, 2002. He was 80. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and moved to Arizona from Florida in 2002. He was a retired nurse.Survivors include his wife, Frances; daughter, Karon Thursby of Peoria; sons, Saul of Surprise, and Fred of Cincinnati; brother, Bernard of Brooklyn, N.Y.; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services were held in New York. Arrangements were by Sinai Mortuary. Contributions are suggested to Hadassah Valley of the Sun, 7000 E. Shea Blvd., #250, Scottsdale 85254. |
