Hadassah

BEATRICE WEISS (Gould) of Edison, NJ died on May 19, 2004 at Westfield Center Genesis Elder Care, Westfield, NJ. She was 88 year old. Mrs. Weiss was born in Montreal, Canada and had lived in Irvington, New York and Florida before moving to Edison, NJ, 7 years ago, where she resided until her time of death. She had worked for Israeli Bonds, a Non-Profit Organizations as National Director, Woman's Division. She was also on the National Board of Hadassah. She is survived by her two sons Jeffrey of Edison and Stephen of Baltimore, MD. She also leaves behind to cherish her memory five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The National Board of Hadassah, WZOA, mourns the death of ESTHER BLOOMBERG, mother of Jackie Cohen, our esteemed colleague. Our heartfelt condolences go to the entire family. May her memory be forever blessed. JUNE WALKER, National President

Hadassah planning dinner and auction Feb. 8 in Columbia The Howard County chapter of Hadassah will hold its second dinner and auction for members and friends Feb. 8 at Coho Grill in Hobbit's Glen, Columbia. An elegant dinner and silent auction are planned, with an opportunity to bid on gift items, toys, gift certificates to local stores and service organizations, weekend getaways and other items. The $30 cover charge includes nonalcoholic beverages and dairy or pareve (neither milk nor meat)

On Wednesday December 17, 2003, FLORENCE G. AMASS, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Silver Spring, MD; beloved wife of Jesse Amass; devoted mother of Elaine Amass, Janet Hines and the late Roberta Amass. Graveside services will be held on Sunday, December 21, 10 AM at Beth Shalom Cemetery. Taylorsville, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hadassah. Arrangements entrusted to Edward Sagel Funeral Direction, Inc., Rockville, MD 1-800-217-9403.

On December 18, 2003, RABBI KURT FLAMM; beloved husband of the late Ruth Flamm (nee Stein); loving father of Rabbi Ari Flamm and Rabbi Gerson Flamm; devoted father-in-law of Hadassah Flamm; beloved brother of the late Lili Wilner, Martha Kellerman and Ernst Flamm. Also survived by many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services will be held at the Shearith Israel Congregation, Park Heights and Glen Avenues, on Friday, December 19 at 9 A.M. Interment Chevra Ahavas Chesed Congregation Cemetery, Randallstown, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be directed to Shearith Israel Congregation, Park Heights and Glen Avenues, Baltimore, MD (21215)

On November 3, 2003 NORMAN SMELKINSON in Jerusalem; father of Bonnie, Mindy and Margie; grandfather of Aviv and Zevi and brother of Marvin Smelkinson, Paul Smelkinson and Rita Bleich. Memorial Service on Wednesday, November 5 at the home of Rita Bleich. Shiva, Tuesday through Sunday morning at the home of Rita Bleich. Funeral was November 3 in Israel; Burial on Mount of Olives. Donations may be made to Hadassah Hospiatl Ein Karem, Yad Sarah, Ezer Mitzion and ARMDI (American Red Magen David of Israel)

Sophie G. Mazer, a former secretary and homemaker, died of an aneurysm Friday at Sinai Hospital. The longtime Pikesville resident was 80. Born Sophie Grossman in Baltimore, she was raised in South Baltimore and Forest Park, where she graduated from high school in 1940. During the late 1940s and early 1950s, she was a secretary at the Talmudical Academy and later for the J.K. Ruff Real Estate Co. At the time of her death, Mrs. Mazer was a member and team leader of the local chapter of Recovery Inc., an organization that promotes emotional and mental health.

On May 8, 2003 LOUIS JACOB HOLLANDER, husband of Dr. Lisa (Esther) Hollander (nee Blumenfeld), father of Chaya Tova, Naftali, Israel Meir and Hadassah Hollander, brother of Melissa Schneider and Laurie J. Hollander, son of Dr. Morton and Ruth Hollander and Adele Hollander, uncle of Jonathan and David Schneider. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS, INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road at Mt. Wilson Lane on Friday, May 9 at 9 A.M. Interment Hebrew Friendship Cemetery, 3600 East Baltimore Street. Please omit flowers.