Obituaries

Julius Koppelman died Dec. 3 at the age of 88. He is survived by four daughters, Estelle Blumberg (Richard) of Pompano Beach, Fla., Vicki Cabot (Howard) of Phoenix, Marcia Moor (Colin) of S. Natick, Mass., and Nancy Koppelman (Joel Klein) of Wynnewood, Pa., ten grandchildren, a sister, Miriam Sandlofer of Atlanta, Ga, and numerous nieces and nephews. Koppelman was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Dorothy (nee Barocas), in September 2000.

The couple, who resided in Princeton, N.J. and Boca Raton, Fla., were generous supporters of a host of Jewish and civic causes, including United Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks, Jewish Community Foundation of Princeton Mercer Bucks, the Center for Jewish Life at Princeton University and several area congregations including Temple Micah in Lawrenceville, N.J., Shir Ami in Newtown, Pa., and Beth Chaim in Princeton Junction, N.J. Koppelman was awarded the Federation Community Service Award in June 2001 and was recognized by the foundation with its Endowment Achievement Award for outstanding leadership in 2003.

Koppelman was an honorary vice president of American Jewish Committee, serving on its National Board of Governors, National Leadership Council and Horizon Society. In 1993, he and his wife endowed AJC's Julius and Dorothy Koppelman Institute on American Jewish-Israeli Relations in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary. The institute is dedicated to fostering relations between Israelis and Americans.

Koppelman also served as a trustee of Rider University, and the couple endowed the Julius and Dorothy Koppelman Holocaust/Genocide Resource Center at the Lawrenceville, N.J. campus in 1993 to further Holocaust education in the state. In 1999, they traveled to the Vatican for a private audience with Pope John Paul II presenting a document to the pontiff focusing on reconciliation between Christians and Jews.

Koppelman retired from Radio Corporation of America after a 38-year career starting as a junior accountant and retiring as executive vice president and member of the board of directors. His responsibilities included president of the RCA Service Co. and chairman of the board of several RCA subsidiaries including RCA Global Communications Inc. and RCA Satellite Services Inc. After leaving RCA, he joined Wesray Capital Corporation as chairman of their Harding Resources LLC consulting arm, serving on the board of directors of some 30 companies, including Avis Rent-a-Car, Wilson Sporting Goods, Carter's Children's Wear, Simmons Mattress Co. and Atlas Van Lines. At the time of his death, he served as vice chairman of Eos International Inc., chairman of IFS Corporation and Discovery Toys and served on the boards of Regal Greetings and Gifts, Princess House Inc. and Artegraft Incorporated.

Funeral services were held in Newtown, Pa., on Dec. 6 with internment in Ewing Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Julius and Dorothy Koppelman Holocaust/Genocide Resource Center, Rider University, 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, N.J. 08648-3099; Shir Ami Jewish Congregation, 101 Richboro Road, Newtown, Pa., 18940; or the Koppelman Programming Fund, èmerican Jewish Committee, 225 Millburn Ave., Milburn, N.J. 07401.

Zelda Falk

Zelda Falk, age 82, of Phoenix, passed away on December 11, 2004. She was born in Chicago and moved to the Valley 45 years ago from Illinois.

Survivors include husband Edwin Falk of Phoenix, son Philip (Brenda) Falk of Los Angeles, daughter Rivka Bennish of Oak Park, Michigan, and 7 grandchildren.

Graveside services were held Monday, December 13, 2004 in Phoenix. Contributions in her memory may be made to Temple Beth Israel, 10460 N. 56th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85253, or Chabad Lubavitch Center, 2110 E. Lincoln Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85016. Arrangements by Sinai Mortuary of Arizona.

Edward Greenfeld

Edward Greenfeld, 78, of Scottsdale, passed away on December 3, 2004. He was born in New York City and later lived in the cities of Tucson and Bakersfield, Calif. Ed served in the Army in World War II and received his engineering degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey. He enjoyed football, playing cards and spending time with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Fay. He is survived by his son, Larry (Amy) Greenfeld of Paradise Valley; daughters Ellen (Evan) Harness of Anchorage, and Beatrice (Larry) Ramos of Bakersfield; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on December 6 in Bakersfield.

Contributions can be sent to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Arrangements by Sinai Mortuary.

Morris Kirschner

Morris Kirschner of Phoenix died Dec. 8, 2004. He was 85. He was born in Buffalo, N.Y., and moved to Arizona 30 years ago. He was a retired U.S. postal worker. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a World War II veteran.

Survivors include his niece, Rebecca Rubin of Scottsdale.

Private family services were held. Arrangements were made by Sinai Mortuary.

Contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix 85014.

Lynne Kaczur

Lynne Kaczur of Chandler died Dec. 11, 2004. She was 85. She was born in Cairo and moved to Arizona from New York in 1974. She was a retired secretary for an insurance company.

Survivors include her son Paul of Tempe; sister, Lea Sonsino of Israel; brother, Arie Avni of Israel; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Services were held at Green Acres Cemetery, with Rabbi Mendy Deitsch officiating. Arrangements were made by Sinai Mortuary. Contributions are suggested to Chabad of the East Valley, 3855 W. Ray Road, #6, Chandler 85226.

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