Obituaries

Sharon Bennette Eichaker of Scottsdale died Dec. 16, 2004. She was 69. She was born in Chicago and moved to Arizona in 1995. She was an X-ray technician.

Survivors include her husband, Robert; daughter, Michelle Marin of Scottsdale; sons, Corey of Mesa and Ronald of Chesterfield, Mo.; brother, Bruce Palmer of Henderson, Nev.; and five grandchildren.

Services were held at Paradise Memorial Gardens, with Rabbi Peter S. Levi officiating. Arrangements were made by Sinai Mortuary.

Contributions are suggested to Pets on Wheels of Scottsdale, 7375 E. Second St., Scottsdale 85251.

Harold Rosenthal

Harold Rosenthal of Chandler died Dec. 17, 2004. He was 80. He was born in New York and moved to Arizona from New Mexico in 2000. He was retired from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Maye; daughters, Jean of Cedar Crest, N.M., and Diana Ohlin of Chandler; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Services were held at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, with Rabbi Bonnie J. Koppell officiating. Arrangements were made by Sinai Mortuary.

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

Michael Howard Barstack

Michael Howard Barstack, age 48, passed away December 20, 2004. He was a graduate of the University of Arizona. He began his career in retail, starting as a buyer with Hanny's. Later he became a juvenile probation officer for Maricopa County. Michael was known for his kindness and bright smile. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Survivors include his loving wife Elizabeth; twin children Jacob and Samantha; sister Marsha (Stephen) Ballard; and parents Jack and Dorothy.

Graveside funeral services were held Wednesday, December 22nd at Beth Israel Cemetery. The family requests that contributions in his memory be made to Temple Beth Israel, Rabbi's Discretionary Fund, 10460 N. 56th Street, Scottsdale, Arizona 85253 or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 3800 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012. Arrangements by Sinai Mortuary.

Lenore Schaeffer

Lenore Schaeffer, age 108, of Phoenix, passed away December 16, 2004. She was born July 25, 1896 in Chicago as the fourth of eight children. After moving to Tucson in 1948, Lenore devoted herself to family and community and became involved in numerous volunteer activities. She was one of the founding members of the Tucson chapter of the City of Hope and a lifetime member of B'nai B'rith, Hadassah and the Goldstar Mothers. Short, but oh so mighty, Lenore lived life her way and danced to the beat of her own drummer. A competitive ballroom dancer until age 101, Lenore danced for Jay Leno on The Tonight Show. She was also the subject of numerous articles in Newsweek, Ms. Magazine, the New York Times and the Arizona Republic.

She was preceded in death by her parents, I. H. and Adella Mittelman; her siblings, Molly Stickler, Nate Mittelman, Sam Mittelman, Ben Mittelman, Dorothy Siegel, George Mittelman and Judy Goodman; her husband, Michael Schaeffer; her sons Avery Segall and Harvey Schaeffer; and her granddaughter, Diane Davidson. She is survived by her sons Ira Segall of Wilmette, IL and Louis Schaeffer (Gene) of Phoenix. She is also survived by her grandchildren Linda Segall (Thom) Anable, Alan Segall, Russell (Kandi) Schaeffer, Marlene (Uri) Mabashov, Howard Schaeffer, Corey (Anita) Schaeffer, and Lex Schaeffer; her great grandchildren, Elana Mabashov, Darren Mabashov, Chase Schaeffer, Stefanie Schaeffer, Chad Schaeffer, Hannah Segall, Alex Segall, Mari Schaeffer, Zachary Schaeffer, Chance Schaeffer and Price Schaeffer; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services were held Sunday, December 19, 2004 in Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the City of Hope, 6245 N. 24th Pkwy., #110, Phoenix, AZ 85016, or to a favorite charity. Arrangements by Sinai Mortuary of Arizona.

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