Judy Frankel died on March 20, 2008, in San Francisco, after a long illness. Judy was born with a beautiful voice and a sensitive soul. She was part of the Boston folk music scene in the 1960s, then moved to San Francisco in 1969 where she sang with the San Francisco Consort (Early Music) and the San Francisco Symphony Chorus.
In the mid-80s, Judy began a serious exploration of the music of Ladino-speaking Jews, whose ancestors had been exiled from Spain in 1492. She recorded four CDs of songs in Ladino, published a book of songs in Ladino and performed this repertoire worldwide.
Judy’s passing is mourned by her family members, her many friends and all those whose lives she touched.
A celebration of Judy’s life and work will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2008, at 1 pm, at the Fort Mason Conference Center (Building A) in San Francisco. All who knew Judy are invited to attend. For directions see www.fortmason.org/directions/index.shtml.
Louise Pinsky passed away peacefully on May 19, 2008 at her home in Walnut Creek at the age of 88. She was born in New York on October 9, 1919. In 1947 she married Milton Pinsky, who passed away in 2007 after 60 years of marriage.
She is survived by her two daughters, Beverly Meginness of Dublin and Joy Pinsky of Hillsborough and her granddaughters, Christine Meginness (Mitch Anderson) of San Francisco and Sarah Froman (Eric) of Washington, D.C.
Louise will be missed by family and her many, many friends in the Bay Area. She was a source of strength and love to all who knew her.
A private graveside service will be held at Eternal Home Cemetery, Colma. Donations may be made to Hospice of the East Bay. Arrangements by Sinai Memorial Chapel in Lafayette.
Freda H. Sherman, September 25, 1920-May 25, 2008
Freda was born in Chicago, IL to Harry and Lillian Abeles and lived there until she was ten years old when the family moved to Los Angeles. In 1942 Freda married Alan B. Sherman after graduating from the University of California at Berkeley. Freda worked at the California Academy of Sciences for 30 years.
Freda was the loving mother of Susan (Robert) Spivock and Ron (Brenda) Sherman; devoted grandmother of Kim (Ed) Wies, Debbie (Robert) Raphael and Katharine Sherman; and treasured great-grandmother of Adam and Sarah Wies and Seth Raphael. Freda will also be greatly missed by her sister Esther Kosche and many friends. Sincere thanks to Freda’s caregiver, Cris Mendoza who took such wonderful care.
A memorial Service was held under the direction of Sinai Memorial Chapel — Lafayette (925) 962-3636.
Rose Levite in Pittsburgh, Pa., Saturday, April 26, 2008; Beloved wife of the late Maurice D. Levite. Beloved mother of Ava (Charles) Brand of San Francisco, CA and Miriam “Mimi” (Zvi) Gardenswartz of Passaic, NJ. Sister of Frances Davidow of Pittsburgh, the late Mollie Mazer, Goldye Sisser, Belle Rodin, Joseph, Frank, Emanuel, Max and Abe Mandell. Grandmother of Evan, Eric and Rayna Brand, Avi (Chana Leah) Gardenswartz, Aaron (Esther) Gardenswartz, Talya and Maya Gardenswartz. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Graveside services at Adath Jeshurun Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.