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Alfred “Al” Breslauer, Jr.
Oct. 7, 1935–Nov. 2, 2025
Alfred “Al” Breslauer Jr., was born on October 7, 1935, in San Francisco to Alfred Breslauer and Marion Joseph. He had an older sister, Kathryn. After his mother passed away, his father remarried and his brother, Bruce, was born.
Al attended Grant Grammar School from kindergarten through 8th grade. During this time, one of his main activities was being in the mountains, where Al spent most summers. He became an Eagle Scout and was greatly inspired by his Scout Master with whom he maintained a strong bond and who would in later years be an attendee at Al’s wedding. Al was especially proud that his son and two grandsons also became Eagle Scouts.
He attended Lowell High School, graduating in the Class of 1953. University of California, Berkeley, was his next academic pursuit, and he lived in the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity where he made some close friends. He majored in electrical engineering and became a pioneer in computer science, graduating in 1957. While at Berkeley, Al joined ROTC and upon his graduation, he was an Army Second Lieutenant. His friend Leon Waxman set him up on a coffee date with Ardis Feldman. They became a couple, got engaged and were married in San Mateo on February 9, 1958. They were married for 67 years.
He was posted in Washington, DC, to work for the NSA (National Security Agency). After his two-year military obligation, Al and Ardis decided to stay on the East Coast, and in 1964, the family grew with the addition of a daughter, Susan. Two and a half years later, a son, Michael, was added to make the family complete.
Al worked for the highly regarded engineer Jack Rabinow on early computer uses, such as reading machines for the post office. When Control Data acquired the company, Al continued to work on several early computer uses. Eventually, he was given the option of moving from Rockville, Maryland, to either Minneapolis or La Jolla. That wasn’t a hard choice for Al.
La Jolla was a great place to live and raise a family. He enjoyed beach volleyball with Michael and became the outdoor chair for the local Boy Scouts. When that Control Data office closed, he relocated his family north to Saratoga where he continued to work on computer projects. A move to San Francisco made this even easier, as while living in the Bay Area, he enjoyed attending the SF Symphony and the SF Opera.
He and Ardis purchased a co-op apartment on Russian Hill in 1997. The apartment was the setting for family gatherings and parties, as its size could accommodate overnight visits of his children and his only granddaughter, Hannah.
In retirement, he was a volunteer for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), where he worked with young men needing a role model, and also served as a docent at the California Academy of Sciences.
Al passed away in San Francisco on November 2, 2025. He is survived by his wife Ardis; daughter Susan Breslauer (and partner Chris Little) and their daughter Hannah Sweet Sanford; in addition to son Michael Breslauer (and wife Karen) and their children Todd, Andrew and Jacob.
Keith Stephen Davis
Feb. 25, 1944–Oct. 18, 2025
After a short battle with cancer, Keith passed away in Bella Vista, Arkansas. He was the son of Dr. Julian and Audrey Davis. Keith was a devoted husband and father. He is survived by his wife Tana and their children, Satya and Kamin. Keith spent the majority of his life in California. He graduated from Lowell High School and USC. He was the founder/owner of the Nob Hill Health Club at the Fairmont Hotel. After retiring from the Health Club, Keith moved to Breckenridge, Colorado, for several years to pursue his passion for skiing. There, he owned a ski business and taught many people the joy of skiing. He returned to California in 2000 where he met and married Tana. They raised their children in San Diego’s Valley Center where Keith was active in local youth sports programs. In 2019, Keith and Tana moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas, to be closer to Tana’s family.
Keith, a person of remarkable presence, will be profoundly missed. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, kind heart, love of Nature and all things sports related. Contributions in Keith’s memory may be made to the SF Jewish Federation Bay Area.
Virginia Green Sloss
July 23, 1929–Oct. 24, 2025
Virginia Green Sloss died peacefully at home on October 24 at the age of 96. She was born to Edith Solomons Green and Stanley Green in San Francisco, on July 23, 1929. As a child, Virginia (Jinny) and her family took advantage of the many activities the Bay Area had to offer. Summers were spent at Stinson Beach. The family also loved to travel beyond the Bay Area, spending time in Yosemite Park and Lake Tahoe.
Jinny attended Lowell High School and went on to attend UC Santa Barbara. After college she worked briefly in San Francisco before marrying Leon Sloss and moving with him to Washington DC in 1953. She followed the traditional 1950s path of homemaker and mother. She and Leon welcomed their first child, Deborah, in 1955. This was followed by the addition of David in 1957. Virginia was homesick for the Bay Area. In 1958, she and Leon moved back to San Francisco, where Michael and Laurie were subsequently born in 1960 and 1962. She always said her greatest accomplishment was raising four children and guiding them through many moves and new schools following Leon’s career moves.
They spent many happy summer days with Leon’s family in Atherton, CA, bought a house there in 1962 but moved back to DC for career reasons in 1964. In addition to keeping track of the demands of four kids, Virginia became the consummate hostess to dinners for Leon’s professional circle at the State Department. Their evenings included many gatherings at foreign embassies. Virginia served on the Women’s Committee for the Washington Performing Arts Society.
Jinny and Leon also felt it was important to introduce their children to the arts, as well as the world at large. Trips to NYC included performances of Mame, Fiddler on the Roof, and other Broadway shows. In 1970 they traveled to national parks in the western US and Canada, starting in Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons and ending up in Victoria, British Columbia.
In 1975, during a six-month sabbatical in London, Jinny, Leon, Michael and Laurie traveled throughout Europe. They were joined for the summer by Deborah and David, continuing their travels, which included visits to Germany, Switzerland and France.
Thanksgiving was a time for gathering in the Sloss household with Leon and Jinny’s parents, siblings and a host of nieces and nephews. Jinny delighted in her children, grandchildren and their many accomplishments. Virginia is survived by Deborah, David (Heidi Sloss), Michael (Nancy Smith) and Laurie (Peter Lowet), 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Donations in Virginia’s memory can be sent to the Washington Performing Arts Society.
Anne Steinberg
July 5, 1927–Oct. 21, 2025
Anne Steinberg (nee Fuhs), 98 years old, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, with her family at her side.
Anne (Annelies) was born in Halle, Germany, in 1927, to a well-respected family of the Jewish community. In April 1939, when she was 11, her parents and older brother decided to travel to Shanghai to escape Hitler and the Nazis, and decided it was better for her to go to England under the Kindertransport program. She did not see her parents again until she was 21, when they were able to get to England after the war. As a teenager in London, she made many friends and spoke of the hospitality of the families that hosted and sheltered her. In London she met Henry Steinberg, who had also been through the war in the UK through the Kindertransport framework, and they were married in 1948.
In 1953, they sailed to the United States with their young child Gerald, settling in San Francisco near her parents and brother, who also immigrated. They became active in the Jewish community, connecting with the “Shanghai crowd” and joining Congregation Chevra Thilim. Their daughter Doreen was born in San Francisco. The family moved to Daly City in the early 1960s when their youngest child Alan was born. Later they became members of Congregation Ner Tamid and B’nai Israel. Anne was also an active member of Mizrachi Women (AMIT).
Anne worked in the Graduate Division of SFSU for 25 years, before retiring with Henry to Laguna Hills. They continued to be active in the Jewish community as members of Temple Judea and joined PNAI (Parents of North American Israelis), since their oldest son and his family had made aliyah. They were also closer to her daughter’s family in Southern California.
After her husband of 66 years passed away, Anne returned to the Peninsula, where she was closer to both her daughter’s and younger son’s families. She wasted no time in joining Peninsula Sinai Congregation, and participated actively in classes at the Peninsula JCC and the shul. Throughout and after the Covid pandemic she continued participating via Zoom. She easily made friends even in these virtual environments.
Whenever Anne talked about being repeatedly relocated and had to make new friends and in many ways a new life, she always emphasized the opportunities and kindness she received, and never complained. When she needed new clothes, including her wedding dress, she learned how to sew, and continued as long as she could, including sewing outfits for her grandchildren. She was master of her kitchen, especially for Shabbat and Jewish holidays. She was a true Ayshet Chayil, a woman of valor.
Anne was preceded in death by her husband Henry Steinberg (z”l) and her brother Henry Fuhs (z”l). She is survived by her son Gerald (Connie) of Jerusalem, their children Hadara, Sygall (Regev Ben-David), Yael (Shachar) Kempe and Binyamin, and their 6 grandchildren; her daughter Doreen (Ron) Hill of San Bruno, their children Elysa (Matt) Rosko and Kaylee, and their grandchild; her son Alan (Leslie) of San Jose, and their children Josh, Rachel and Dani; her niece Sandy (Dave z”l) Shepler and daughter Rebecca.
Anne will always be remembered for her warmth, friendship, humor and delicious cooking.
Donations in her memory can be made to Magen David Adom or any charity of your choice.