Bass, Thelma. In Burlingame, Jan. 16. Age 86. Wife of Sidney Bass, her high school sweetheart, for 63 years. Mother of Phylis Bass of San Francisco and Marvin Bass of San Mateo. Grandmother of David Elias (and Kathryn Redekop) of Oakland and Leslie Elias of San Mateo. Sister to the late Beverly Gail and Doris Kerbis. Daughter of the late Emanuel and Mary Jass. Born in Chicago on May 3, 1918. Moved to California in 1949. Resided in the Los Angeles area until 1958. Settled finally in San Mateo. Active in the PTA at her children’s public schools. Founder, past president and member of two chapters of the Children’s Asthma Research Institute and Hospital (CARIH/National Asthma Center). A dancer, a traveler and an artist. Services were held at Sinai Memorial Chapel in San Francisco with interment at Hills of Eternity Memorial Park in Colma. Donations to the National Asthma Center, c/o National Jewish Medical and Research Center, P.O. Box 17169, Denver CO 80217-0169.
Fanburg, Byrdie. In San Mateo, Jan. 22. Wife of the late Harry Fanburg. Mother of Candee (and the late Steve) Weinberg and Jerry (and Sally) Fanburg. Grandmother of Ginger Weinberg and Shareen Fanburg. Private family services were held at Hills of Eternity Cemetery.
Fox, Charlotte. In Encinitas, Jan. 17. Age 91. Former wife of the late Ray Fox of Cincinnati. Mother of Ron (and Carol) Fox, Marlene (and Richard) Hopper of Foster City and the late Laurie Fox. Grandmother of Steven Fox, Jody (and Brian) Blum, Jaymie (and Aryeh) Pamensky and David Gilbert. Great-grandmother to 12. Sister to Rosalyn Talisman and the late Shirley Glazer and the late Benjamin Seidel. Services were held in San Diego. Donations to Seacrest Village, 211 Saxony Road, Encinitas, CA 92024.
Groch, Henrietta (Henny). In Santa Clarita, Jan. 16. Age 88. Wife of the late David Groch. Mother of Carl, Myron and Neal Groch. Grandmother of seven. Great-grandmother of three. Sister to five. Born and raised in New York City. Moved to Los Angeles in 1940. Active member of Temple Rodef Sholom and the City of Hope charity.
Nevins, Arthur. In San Francisco, Jan. 21. Age 89. Husband of Edith Schiftan and the late Roberta Nevins. Father of Delia (and the late Frank) Fruitman and Barbara Nevins. Stepfather of Rabbi Mark (and Harriet) Schiftan. Grandfather of Jessica Fruitman. Opa to Ari, Sarah Rose and Jacob Schiftan. Uncle Artie to Delia, Charlotte and Edward Levine. Founding member of Temple Judea and lifelong member of B’nai B’rith. Services were held at Home of Peace Cemetery in Colma. Donations to Jewish Family and Children’s Services, 2150 Post St., S.F., CA 94115, or Hadassah (Lakeside Chapter) 1715 Polk St., S.F., CA 94109-3616.
Rosenthal, Lucy. In San Francisco, Jan. 16. Born Aug. 17, 1907, in Russia. Wife of the late Kurt Rosenthal. Sister of Victoria Bach and the late Tamara Bent. Aunt of Lorna Bent and Allen Bent. Great-aunt of Ronald Bent. Friend of the Veder family. Grew up in Shanghai, China. Lived most of her life in San Francisco. Lover of animals and Asian art. Sang in local operas. Active in the Far Eastern Society. Services were held at Hills of Eternity Memorial Park, 1301 El Camino Real, Colma. Donations to your preferred charity.
Rothenberg, Martin E. In Pittsburg, Jan. 18. Husband of Reva Y. Rothenberg. Brother-in-law of Sarah Ruby, Leah Yaffee, Harry Yaffee and Ruth Yaffee. Aunt and cousin to many. Born in Modesto. Received a bachelor of arts degree in economics in 1939 from the University of California, Berkeley. As an undergraduate, served as chair of the Pi Lambda Phi fraternity and the Hillel Foundation Student Council. Received a law degree in 1942 from Boalt Hall. Entered into private practice in Pittsburg in 1946. Admitted to practice before the California Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. Elected to Pittsburg City Council. Served as member of the City Planning Commission and as part-time city attorney. Active in community and philanthropic organizations, including Junior Chamber of Commerce, American Red Cross and Beth Israel Congregation and Congregation B’nai Shalom. First appointed to the bench of the newly created Department 7 of the Superior Court of Contra Costa County in 1959 by Gov. Edmund G. “Pat” Brown. Re-elected four times. Upon retirement continued to serve the community in different capacities. Services were held at Congregation B’nai Shalom in Walnut Creek with interment following at Oakmont Memorial Park in Lafayette. Arrangements by Sinai Memorial Chapel. Donations to Congregation B’nai Shalom Facility Expansion Fund, 74 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, or Sutter VNA and Hospice, 1900 Bates Ave., Concord, CA 94520.