Sally Bloom passed away on January 30th 2009 in Burlingame. Dearly beloved wife of the late George I. Bloom; loving mother of Arline Bloom and Steven and his wife Leslie Bloom; “Bubbie” to Jodie and Dana Bloom.

A longtime congregant of Peninsula Temple Sholom in Burlingame, and an active member of Sholom Women.

Services were held on Tuesday, February 3rd at Peninsula Temple Sholom in Burlingame with interment at Home of Peace Cemetery in Colma.

Donations in her memory may be sent to Peninsula Temple Sholom.

Sinai Memorial Chapel

Seymour Louis Ellison passed away peacefully in his home in San Francisco on January 17, 2009. He was born on June 14, 1931 in Fall River, Massachusetts, son of the late Rose and Thomas Ellison.

He was a graduate of Colgate University and Boston University School of Law. He married in 1955 and served in the US Army JAG Corps from 1957-1960. His service brought him to Fort Ord, California and in 1960 he and his wife settled in Marin County where they raised two children. He was a partner in the San Francisco law firm of Melvin Belli. Seymour later divorced, and in 1987 married Suzanne Burdick, with whom he enjoyed many years of traveling, playing bridge, and being with their two Maltese dogs. He was a caring husband to Suzanne and was predeceased by her.

He is survived by a daughter, Amy Ellison, of Berkeley; a son, Andrew (and Stacey) Ellison, and a granddaughter, Adeline, all of San Rafael.

Private family services were held under the direction of Sinai Memorial Chapel. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service in Seymour’s honor on Sunday, March 8, from 2-5 pm at the Jewish Community Center, 3200 California Street, San Francisco.

Carol Lois Frankel

August 23, 1932-January 27, 2009

Passed away peacefully after a brief illness with her four daughters and beloved husband by her side. Loving wife of Martin Frankel who cherished her during their 57 year marriage. Beloved daughter of the

late Minnie and John Panitz of Oakland. She leaves four daughters: Cynthia Frankel, Lisa Frankel Wade, Jody Frankel Greenhalgh and Shari Frankel Rhodes, and four grandchildren: Laura Wade, Michael Wade, Julena Cone and John Cone. Her family and many friends will miss her deeply.

Born in Oakland, California and long time resident of the San Francisco Bay area. Carol and her husband recently established a home in El Dorado Hills and are active members of Temple Or Rishon in Orangevale. Carol deeply loved her family, friends, and the antiques and photos she collected. Her warmth, generosity, creativity, vitality and compassion will be dearly missed.

Funeral service was Sunday, February 1, 2009 10 am. at Sunset Lawn Chapel of the Chimes, 4701 Marysville Blvd, Sacramento. Remembrances may be made to Temple Or Rishon in Orangevale or to charity of donor’s choice.

Patricia (Mostny) Hejtmanek

December 12, 1950 — January 7, 2009

Resident of Danville

On Wednesday, January 7, Pat Hejtmanek passed away with her family by her side. The cancer that she had fought so well nine years ago had returned, and her body couldn’t fight it again. It is a blessing that she wasn’t sick long, and that it all went very quickly.

Pat was born in Santiago, Chile, as the first of five children. At the age of 12, she immigrated to San Francisco with her family and quickly adapted to American life. She was married happily for many years, and had three amazing children. While she spent most of her life in the Bay Area, she also lived in Bakersfield and El Paso. Her primary focus was being a mother. She also volunteered with her childrens’ schools, Jewish Organizations, and the Junior League. In recent years, she has been successful professionally in selling real estate.

She was a vibrant, positive person. She was feisty, witty, gave great advice, and was full of energy. Her laughter was contagious. Pat was a friend to many and left a lasting impression on those whom she knew.

Pat is survived by her children, Jen and husband Tom, Steven and Rachel; her grandchildren Abbie and Zoe; her parents, Kurt and Marion Mostny; her siblings Daniela van der Steen, Yvonne Nouri, David Mostny, and Andrea Mostny; as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Pat will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She will be deeply missed by many.

Albert (Al) Shansky Deceased Jan. 30, 2009 in San Francisco. Born in Petaluma CA, in 1923. He left his soul mate Gerry Belling, and was predeceased by his wife Elaine and son Lee. He was a loving father of Brad and Lynn. Devoted grandfather of Solano, Shoshana, Julian, Loribeth and Brian. He had two sisters Sheva Eisenberger and Ida Heskes (pre-deceased). Loving Uncle to Scott Heskes, Joan Weiss, Carol Eisenberger and Curtis Eisenberger. Jay Quetnick, cousin, lifelong friend, and business partner. Beloved by his new family, the Bellings and Morans. There will be a celebration of Al’s life on Sunday February 8th at Temple Emanu-El, 2 Lake Street, San Francisco at 3 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be made to one of the following: UCSF in memory of Albert Shansky. Please send checks to UCSF Neurology in support of Dr. Christine’s Research for Parkinson’s, PO Box 54339, SF, CA 94145-0339. Or Stanford University Medical Center, 2700 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025. For either, please write in the memo line of the check that this gift is in memory of Albert Shansky.