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Wednesday, August 27, 2008 ~ 26 Av 5768

   Edwin Baer, died Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at his residence.

He was a graduate of Louisville Male High School, University of Louisville School of Law, Commander of Jewish War Veterans, a Police Court Judge, was a Special Justice on the Kentucky Supreme Court, a playwright, a poet and founding member of Temple Shalom.  

Ed was a loving husband of 63 years and caring father, proud grandfather and a cherished friend to many.  He was a fixture in the Louisville Legal community for over 50 years and countless clients and colleagues sought out his council.  He was a kind and gentle man with a profound sense of justice and relentless sense of humor.

Ed is survived by his wife, Ethel Cooper Baer; children, Lois Barr (Lewis), Solomon Baer (Evelyn) and Andrew Baer (Kimberly); sister, Reva Baer Kasdan; grandchildren, Emily Barr - Ruth (Erin), Mario Baer – Shapiro, Hannah Baer – Shapiro, Stefani Humphreys and Christofer Humphreys.

The funeral will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 28, 2008 at Temple Shalom, 4615 Lowe Road, with burial following in The Temple Shalom section of Cave Hill Cemetery.  Friends are invited to visit at Temple Shalom from 1 – 2 p.m. Thursday and from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Casa Grande, 3030 Breckenridge Lane, Building 2.

Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Temple Shalom, Alzheimer’s Research Foundation or to the charity of your choice.

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Thursday August 28, 2008 ~ 27 Av 5768

   Nekhama Bubis died Monday morning, August 25, 2008 at University of Louisville Hospital.  
She was a native of Kishinev, Moldovia and a member of The Temple. 
She was preceded in death by her husband Isaak.
Mrs. Bubis is survived by her son, Mark Bubis.
The funeral service will begin at 11am on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at the funeral home, with burial in The Temple Cemetery.  Visitation will begin at 10am Thursday.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to The Temple or charity of your choice. 

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Tuesday, August 26, 2008 ~ 25 Av 5768

   Margaret Facktor, 90, died Sunday, August 24, 2008.
She was a member of Hadassah in Kalamazoo, Michigan and an avid bowler and sports fan.
She was predeceased by her daughter, Susan, and her husband of sixty-four years, Max Facktor.
Margaret is survived by her sons:  Ronald (Pat) Facktor and Dr. Michael (Carolyn) Facktor of Danville, Pennsylvania; grandchildren:
David (Sherri) Facktor, Debra (Dominic) Lepore, Dr. Matthew (Marti Harris) Facktor, Darcie (Jim) Jarman, Bryce (Erica) Facktor, and Meredith (Lars) Jangaard, and nine great-grandchildren.
Her funeral will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM at the funeral home, with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM, with inurnment in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to The Coalition for the Homeless or the donor's favorite charity.

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Friday, August 22, 2008 ~ 21 Av 5768

   Larry Shuster died Thursday afternoon at Baptist Hospital East.
He was a lifelong member of Congregation Adath Jeshurun and the retired owner/operator of the old Riverside Liquors and Beer Depot. 
He is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Rayma Berman Shuster; sons, Richard and Dr. Myron Shuster; sister Eleanor J. Shuster; and grandchildren Justin and Stef Shuster.
The funeral will be held Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 12 PM at the funeral home, with visitation beginning at 11 AM, followed by interment in Adath Jeshurun Cemetery.
Contributions in his memory may be directed to Congregation Adath Jeshurun, The Jewish Community Center or the donor's favorite charity. 

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Wednesday, August 20, 2008 ~ 19 Av 5768

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Monday, August 11, 2008 ~ 10 Av 5768

   Hazel Stiebel , 95, died Friday, August 8, 2008.
Hazel was a former member of The Temple.  
She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Mary Oberst (Don), Howard Abell and Mark Abell, all of Owensboro, KY, Elizabeth Bishop and John Bishop (Nancy), of Illinois, and Felicia Maloney (Joe) and Judy Fertig (Ken); and sister-in-law, Dorothy Stiebel.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, August 11, 2008 at the funeral home, with burial in The Temple Cemetery, 2926 Preston Highway.  Visitation will begin at 2:30 p.m. Monday.
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Friday, August 8, 2008 ~ 7 Av 5768

   Daniel C. Renco, 79, died Thursday, August 7, 2008.

Mr. Renco was the owner of the Cotton Company and a Korean War veteran with the United States Marines.  He was a member of Congregation Anshei Sfard and Congregation Adath Jeshurun.  Mr. Renco was also a member of St. George Masonic Lodge #239 F& AM, Scottish Rite, Kosair Shrine Temple, Standard Country Club and “The Jesters”.  

He is survived by his wife, the former Sondra Belker; his children, Beth (Mark) Pearson of Milwaukee, WI, Fred Renco of La Conner, WA, Laura (Rod) Thomas and Harry (Eileen) Renco; step sister, Jean Steinfeld; and grandchildren, Matthew and Jenna Pearson, Meredith and Diana Thomas and Emily Renco.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2008 at the funeral home, with burial in Adath Jeshurun Cemetery, 2926 Preston Highway.  Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. Friday.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the donor’s favorite charity or Hosparus of Louisville. 

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Thursday, August 7, 2008 ~ 6 Av 5768

   Malka Yakobson, 95, died Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at Hosparus of Louisville.  
She is a native of Russia and was a pediatrician before coming to the United States.  
She is survived by her niece, Anna Rybakova.  
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at The Temple Cemetery, 2716 Preston Highway.  
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the donor's favorite charity.  

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Sunday, July 27, 2008 ~ 24 Tammuz 5768

   Gerda Ackermann,  98, died July 22, 2008.  
Born in Vienna, Austria in 1910, Gerda came to Louisville following her husband's, Dr. Kurt Ackermann, service in the United States Army. Dr. Ackermann established a private medical practice affiliated with Jewish Hospital. Gerda served as office manager for the duration of their professional lives. An avid learner, Gerda continued her active intellectual life, following retirement, by pursuing life long interests in the arts, traveling, languages, family and bridge.
Gerda is survived by her nephew, Kenneth Pokorny of Ann Arbor, Michigan and great niece Rachel Pokorny of San Francisco, California. The family would like to express deep appreciation to Gerda’s caregivers, who extended the quality of her life with great kindness and dignity.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 27, 2008 at The Temple, 5101 U. S. Highway 42, with visitation starting at 10:30 am.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Jewish Hospital or to your favorite charity.

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Wednesday, July 16, 2008 ~ 13 Tammuz 5768

   Ethel Silverman Hellerman , in her 100^th year, passed peacefully Sunday, July 13^th at her home at Jefferson Place where she has been a resident for seven years.  Born on September 28, 1908, she served the community in many capacities.  Mrs. Hellerman was a 6000 Hour volunteer at Jewish Hospital, a former board member of Four Courts Senior Center, a member of Hadassah, National Council of Jewish Women – Louisville Section and Congregation Adath Jeshurun.  She was a partner in the family owned business, Silverman’s Department Store and a former resident of Highland Park.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mac; her sisters, Ruth Slung (Charlie) and Myldred Bolter (Jack); her brother, William Silverman (Mary); nephews, Harold Silverman and Sher Bolter; and dearest friend, Ale Bornstein.

She is survived by her niece, Winnie Sell (Charlie); nephews, Marvin Slung (Lois) and Dan Silverman (Dayle); great nieces, Missy Allen (Jim), Stacey Ranzie (Arthur), Hally Corrao (Ken); Amy Soule (Jeremy); Dr. Kelly Butler (Warren); great nephews, Dr. Hilton Slung and Larry Slung (Kathy); and nine great - great nieces and nephews.
Many contributed to her happiness and well being, especially Dr. Michael Needleman, The Hellermans, the Henrys, the Bornsteins, Doris and Kim Klein and her dearest friend, Bernice Blum.  Especially appreciated are her Jefferson Place and Hospice caregivers and friends.  She has so many who counted her as family that all can’t be mentioned, but you know how special you were to her and she to you.  She was a blessing in our lives!

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2008 at the funeral home with visitation beginning at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.  Burial will be in Adath Jeshurun Cemetery, 2926 Preston Highway.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to either Hosparus, 3532 Ephraim McDowell Drive, Louisville, KY 40205 or to Jewish Family and Vocational Service, 3587 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY 40205.

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Friday, July 11, 2008 ~ 8 Tammuz 5768

   Lillian B. Friedman, 102, died Tuesday at Four Courts Senior Center.  
She was the owner of Friedman’s Display Company and was a passenger on the ship St. Louis, which immigrated to the United States from Cuba and was referred to as the ”Voyage of The Damned". She volunteered at Four Courts Senior Center, was a member of Congregation Adath Jeshurun, Hadassah and the Senior Adult Social Club at the Jewish Community Center.
She is survived by nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 11, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m. at Adath Jeshurun Cemetery, 2926 Preston Highway.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the charity of your choice.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2008 ~ 5 Tammuz 5768

   Sophie G. Goldstein, formerly of Philadelphia, PA and Sarasota, FL, died on the 6^th of July in Louisville, KY at the age of 85.  
She was the daughter of the Reverend Benjamin (Velvil) and Fayge (Fanny) Goldhirsh of Philadelphia, who are both deceased.  She was also preceded in death by her sister, Freda Kaplan of Levittown, PA.  
She is survived by her husband, Richard Goldstein and daughter, Joanna Goldstein, both of Louisville, KY.  She is also survived by her brothers, Isadore Goldhirsh (Gloria) of Jenkintown, PA and Louis Goldhirsh (Marnie) of San Antonio, TX; sisters, Shirl Solomon of West Palm Beach, FL and Devorah McKay of Fairfield, IA; as well as nephews and nieces.
Sophie was a prizewinning artist of exceptional talent, painting in all mediums and sculpting in clay.  She also taught painting to adult students.
An 11 a.m. graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at Cave Hill Cemetery, 701 Baxter Avenue.  We will meet at 10:45 a.m. at the Broadway (Baxter) entrance.
Contributions in her memory should be made to Alzheimer’s charities.

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Tuesday, July 1, 2008 ~ 28 Sivan 5768

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Thursday, July 3, 2008 ~ 30 Sivan 5768

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Tuesday, July 1, 2008 ~ 28 Sivan 5768

  When Lewis D. Cole, 94, died on Saturday, June 28, Louisville lost a senior statesman, a consummate volunteer and a true leader in every sense of the word. Cole’s vision, direction and creativity had a profound impact on many areas of our community and our nation, from Metro United Way to the Jewish community to the pension system for communal service workers across the country.

“Lewis Cole was a man of passion, compassion and vision,” said Alan Engel, executive director of the Jewish Community Federation of Louisville. “He could always see the broad picture, identify what needed to be done, and build the support necessary to achieve his goals. He has been my mentor, inspiration and dear friend for many years. His death is a tremendous loss for the entire community.”

A Louisville native, Cole claimed to be a “fifth generation Louisvillian on my mother’s side and third generation on my father’s side,” with a long family history of community service. Cole’s great uncle was I.W. Bernheim.

A graduate of the Dartmouth College class of ’35, Cole married Jean Rothschild of Gloversville, NY, and returned to Louisville to enter the family business, Steiden Stores – a grocery chain that was a predecessor of Winn-Dixie. His two children, David and Judy, were born shortly thereafter.

Cole’s involvement with community service began immediately as he joined the boards of Congregation Adath Israel (now The Temple) and the YMHA (Young Men’s Hebrew Association – today the Jewish Community Center); and, soon after, was appointed to the board of the Jewish Welfare Board, Y’s parent organization.

The urgency of World War II caused Cole to turn his attention from career and board responsibilities. In 1942, Cole went to Washington with his family to work in the Office of Price Administration. Later, he sent his family back to Louisville, enlisted in the Army’s Voluntary Officer Candidates Program and spent three years in the service.

“At the ripe old age of 31,” he quipped, he became the oldest second lieutenant in the U.S. Army.

Upon his return to Louisville, he picked up his community service work where he left off. He returned to the board of the YMHA, and became its president in 1948. During his tenure, the YMHA acquired the property on Dutchmans Lane where the JCC is today. He also joined the board of the Jewish Social Service Agency (today Jewish Family and Vocational Service) and became its chairman in 1952. JSSA supervised the Jewish Children’s Home, one of the predecessor organizations of the Home of the Innocents.

While many of Cole’s earliest activities focused on the Jewish community, he was also very sensitive to the needs of the general community, and from 1950-53, he served on the Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights. From 1956-58, he also served as chairman of the Health and Welfare Council (today Metro United Way).

Cole also joined the board of the Conference of Jewish Organizations (the predecessor to the Jewish Community Federation), and became its president in 1955. The Federation is the central organization of the Louisville Jewish community, charged with fundraising, community planning, leadership development and community relations responsibilities.

Once again, his natural leadership abilities gained national attention, and he soon became a member of the national boards of the Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds (today, United Jewish Communities). He also served on the national board of HIAS, the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society.

In the mid ’60’s, he was recruited for the board of the National Health and Welfare Retirement Association, which created a pension plan for communal service employees nationwide. In 1971, he became chair or that organization as well. Today, the pension organization they created, Mutual of America, is among the top 50 insurance companies in America.

Cole’s concern for human rights and social justice led him to join the Jewish Community Federation’s Community Relations Council. Once again, he worked his way up through the ranks and was invited to join the board of CRC’s parent organization, NJCRAC (National Jewish Community Relations Advisory Council – today the Jewish Council on Public Affairs), and in 1973, he served as its president. For many years, he participated in the organization’s annual fact-finding trips to Israel.

In Louisville, that passion also led him to chair the National Conference of Christians and Jews from 1963-65, and Metro United Way, from 1977-79.

Cole was quick to recognize that human rights and social justice also include health care. He joined Jewish Hospital’s board 1963, where he served for 40 years, including a term as president from 1969-72. He also served as chairman of the Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (today Frazier Rehab Center) from 1973-75; and as a trustee of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Kentucky from 1975-82.

On the state level, he became involved with the Kentucky Youth Research Center, which was created to enable the state to accept certain restricted federal grants and ensure that limitations on the use of the money were adhered to. During Cole’s tenure, the agency was responsible for projects like the establishment of Head Start programs throughout Appalachia.

As much as Cole enjoyed the leadership roles he took throughout his life, he also recognize that there came a time to pass the responsibilities on to the next generation. But as he scaled back his activities with some organizations, he became involved with others.

When Sister Eileen Egan recruited him to serve as a trustee of Spalding College, he accepted, and in served as chair of that board from 1978-82. He chaired the Kentucky Commission of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired from 1983-84, and joined the board of the Visually Impaired Pre-School Services in 1985.

He also served leadership roles with the Aging Resource Center and the Fairness Campaign. He was one of the first life members of the Louisville Section of National Council of Jewish Women and joined Hadassah’s Male Auxiliary. He was also an early member of the American Civil Liberties Union and described himself as a “Yellow Dog Democrat.”

He was a life-long member of The Temple and more recently, a member of Temple Shalom as well.

In 2000, the Jewish Community Federation honored Cole by establishing the Lewis D. Cole Youth Initiative, which funds the Federation’s B’nai Tzedek program. The B’nai Tzedek program teaches young teens the importance of philanthropy by enabling them to establish and manage small endowment funds in their own names.

Throughout his lifetime, he received many other honors as well, including the Jewish Community Center’s Blanche B. Ottenheimer Award for Community Service, the National Conference of Christians and Jews Brotherhood Award, National Council of Jewish Women’s Hannah Solomon Award, Metro United Way’s Allen Society Leadership Award, the American Jewish Committee’s Man of the Year Award and the Aging Resource Center’s Citizen’s Service Award. He was also honored by the Cathedral Heritage Foundation at their Night of 1000 Stars in 2004 and with a tribute dinner at The Temple in 2006.

For the last 18 years of Cole’s life, Donnie Hampton was his devoted caregiver, and for the last seven, he was assisted by Alexander “Fagan” Evans.

Cole is survived by his son, L. David Cole; his daughter, Judy Wilder; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 3pm Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at The Temple, 5101 U.S. Highway 42, with visitation beginning at 2pm. Burial will be in The Temple Cemetery, 2716 Preston Highway, followed by a meal of consolation at The Klein Center at The Temple.

Memorial donations may be made to the Jewish Community Federation, 3630 Dutchmans Ln., Louisville, KY 40205 or The Temple, 5101 US Highway 42, Louisville, KY 40241.

    by Shiela Steinman Wallace

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