Marion Avrushin in San Francisco June 17, 2005 at age 90. A resident of the Jewish Home for the past three years, she was born in New York and spent most of her life in Detroit. Loving wife of the late Harry Avrushin. Sister of Al Tolmich and the late Beatrice Tolmich, Lillian Nave and Tom Tolmich. Devoted mother of Marilyn Naparst, grandmother of Lise, Diana, & Tom Naparst, and great-grandmother of Monica and Noah Naparst. Aunt of Pat Treeful and Nancy Slutsky, and great-aunt of Morris, Isaac and Jacob Slutsky. Contributions to the Jewish Home. Services to be held.
Joseph Conison in San Ramon, Calif. on July 6, 2005 at 91 years of age. A native of Kentucky – growing up in Cincinatti, Ohio and moving to Los Angeles in the late 40s. A chemical engineer with Fluor and Parson’s for many years; past president of the Instrument Society of America – Los Angeles Chapter. Husband of the late Viola Conison for over 50 years; father of Ilene Conison (Andrew) Scharlach; grandfather to Rebecca and Emily Scharlach and brother of Julius and Allan Conison, Eva Nedelman and brother-in-law to Robert Friedman. Services were hels in Los Angeles. Donations in his memory may be made to the Wellness Community, 1777 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94596.
Warren Stanley Michael Born in San Francisco December 26, 1920. Passed away peacefully June 27, 2005. He was proud to be an Eagle Scout, an alumnus of George Washington High School, University of California at Berkeley Class of 1943, a Mason, a Shriner and a long-time member of the World Trade Club. He served 50+ years in the life insurance business and spent much of his life helping others and traveling. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Frances; son, Jonathan Michael; daughter, Elizabeth Michael and son-in-law, Edward Ingber; granddaughter Elissa Michael Denny; sister, Barbara Horowitz and beloved nieces and nephews. Family services were held at his home. In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor may be made to USCA, 2424 Ridge Rd., Berkeley 94709; Washington High School Scholarship Fund; Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos 95032; Masonic Charities or the charity of your choice.
Ann H. Moster Born May 27,1921 and died June 29, 2005. She was a highly intelligent woman of tremendous courage and compassion. As she faced life’s challenges with great determination, she provided a role model of inspiration and encouragement. Her commitment to her family was never ending. She devoted her life to the well being of her husband, daughters, and grandchildren. Her charming and gracious manner drew people to her and she had many friends. Along with her husband, Jerry, Ann was a member of Temple Beth Sholom in San Leandro, California for several years before moving to Los Angeles. She was held in high regard at her new synagogue in West Hills, California, Shomrei Torah, where she enjoyed the company of her chavurah group and was fundamental in the formation of the Hazak Seniors Group. She was endeared and beloved by her family whose lives were blessed with her gracious and magnificent presence, and who will forever remember and honor her in their lives. She is survived by her husband Jerry Moster, daughters Barbara Kogen and Debbie Moster-Stein, and grandchildren Steven Kogen, David Kogen, and Sarah Stein. The family can be contacted at (818)710-6697.
Sandra-Gail Noble passed away peacefully at her home in Danville on July 3, 2005. She was surrounded by her loving and supportive family. Sandi was born in the Bronx, N.Y. on November 23, 1936, a graduate of the University of California in Berkeley, and was a pension consultant at the IRS for many years. Sandi was the beloved wife of Doctor Robert G. Noble for 49 years and the doting mother of Leah Kleinman, Rebekah Barish, Elizabeth Peterson, Sarah Noble Miller and Joseph Noble. She adored her grandchildren Ariel and Sharona Kleinman, Joshua and Sam Barish and Rachael Miller. Sandi will also be deeply missed by her mother Minnie Barban who resides at the RCJL, and her sister Phyllis Gurwitz of West Hurley, N.Y.
Albert C. Solomon in San Francisco on July 4, 2005 at age 79. Beloved husband of Ann for 56 years; devoted and loving father of Beverly (Michael) Rochelle and Randy (Lety) Solomon; adoring grandfather of Adam and his wife Siv, Daniel, Franky, Steven and Alison; dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Albert will be dearly missed by his loving family and many friends. Past Master of Starr-King Masonic Lodge #344 F&AM. Funeral services were held at Home of Peace Cemetery Chapel, Colma. In lieu of flowers contributions to Coming Home Hospice, 115 Diamond St., San Francisco, CA 94114 preferred.
Hanna Ruth Wilber August 15, 1910 – July 5, 2005. Passed away peacefully, in San Francisco, after a long illness. Hanna was born in Chicago to Anna and Leopold Seelenfried, who had immigrated to the United States in 1909 from Germany. She and her brother Bernard Michael Wilber, who died in October of 1952, were raised in Berkeley. Hanna leaves behind a sister, Mary Sacks, of San Francisco, and Mary’s children, Roy Webster, and his wife Sandy, and Randy Webster, and his wife Val. Other nephews and nieces include the children of her brother, Michael Wilber, David Leland, Kathryn Leland and Carol Lu Leland. Upon graduation from Berkeley, Hanna received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from Hastings College of Law, in 1933, being one of the few women in her class. Her first job after graduation was with the State Relief Administration, helping the unemployed. Hanna then joined the Farm Security Administration, a federal agency, designed to assist migratory farm workers. After the outbreak of WWII, she joined the Office of Price Administration, another federal agency, created to control prices during the war. After the war, Hanna established her own legal practice in one of the poorer sections of San Francisco, and conducted a general practice in this neighborhood. Hanna was a long-time member of The Queens Bench, and was recently presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 1999. Hanna never married and had no children, but devoted her life in maintaining connections between many generations of the extended family, in Israel, Europe and this country. She fondly remembered family gatherings with her six cousins in Fowler (San Joaquin County), and Pacific Grove, and organized a family reunion at the Asilomar Conference Center, on Labor Day weekend of 1975. This reunion has remained an annual event, preserving valuable ties, for a large family consisting of several generations over the last 30 years. As Hanna aged, and became the family matriarch, her enthusiasm for life set an example for people of all ages. Her exemplary role model, and the family values that she set, will be her legacy. Hanna will be missed by so many family members and friends. Services were held at Home of Peace Cemetery in Colma. Burial Service to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests the donations be made to the Mountain Lion Foundation, Fund for Animals, or Jewish Community Federation.