Sol Levinson

Joel D. Lewis, a retired funeral director and longtime Pikesville resident, died of a stroke Sunday at Sinai Hospital. He was 69. Born into a family of funeral directors, he was raised in Baltimore. Mr. Lewis grew up on Burleith Avenue and was a 1951 graduate of City College. He served in the Air Force until 1954, attaining the rank of staff sergeant. Mr. Lewis received his training at the Eckels School of Mortuary Science in Philadelphia, and began working in 1955 at Jack Lewis Funeral Home on Eutaw Place, which was owned and operated by a great-uncle.

On October 21, 2009, Jerome Ettlin; Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane on Sunday, October 25, at 11 AM. Interment Baltimore Hebrew Cemetery - Berrymans Lane. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be sent to Maryland Special Olympics, 513 Progress Drive, Suite P, Linthicum, Maryland 21090-2256 or to the charity of your choice. In mourning at 3936 Setonhurst Road Baltimore MD 21208 following services at the cemetery Sunday until 5pm. Continuing Sunday 7-9pm.

On June 1, 2005, PAUL BRODSKY Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS INC., 8900 Reisterstown Rd, at Mt. Wilson Lane, on Friday, June 3 at 9 A.M. Interment Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Cemetery, 2100 Belair Road. Please omit flowers.

On October 21, 2009, Sally Ann Steinberg Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road at Mount Wilson Lane on Friday, October 23 at 12 noon. Interment Lubawitz Nusach Ari (Ner Tamid) Cemetery, Rosedale. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 200 East Joppa Road, Suite 105, Towson, MD 21286. In mourning at 6106 Pimlico Road, Baltimore, MD 21209 (through Sunday) sollevinson.com

On October 1, 2005, CATHY BADRICK; sister of John Badrick Services and interment at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Cemetery, 2100 Belair Road, on Thursday, October 6, at 11 A.M. Arrangements by SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC.

On Friday, August 20 MAMIE BAKER beloved wife of the late Isadore Baker. Funeral services and interment were held on Friday, August 20 at Adath Yeshurun (Sodova Congregation Cemetery-6700 Bowleys Lane). Arrangements by SOL LEVINSON & BROS. INC.

On Thursday, June 26, 2003, DOROTHY AARONSON, devoted sister of Yale and Harry Aaronson and the late Jack and William Aaronson. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Services and Interment were held on Friday, June 27, 2003 at the Beth Isaac Adath Israel Congregation Cemetery, German Hill Rd. Please omit flowers. Arrangements by SOL LEVINSON & BROS. INC.

On October 16, 2003 PHILLIP TAKS; beloved brother of Linda Rumenap; loving son of the late Solomon and Rebecca (nee Benyacar) Taks; dear uncle of Eric Rumenap, Jr. Services and Interment private. Please omit flowers. Arrangements by at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC.

On January 3, 2004 RUTH (Toots) (nee Bloom) beloved wife of the late H. Ray Frame, beloved mother of Don Frame, loving grandmother of Ryan Frame. Services and interment private, at the convenience of the family. Please omit flowers. Arrangements by SOL LEVINSON & BROS. INC.

On Monday, January 26, 2004, ARNOLD SMITH, loving son of the late Harry and Jean Smith; loving brother of the late Stanley Smith; friend of Doni LaBonte; uncle of Janet Weiner and Harry Smith. Services and interment at Arlington Cemetery-Chizuk Amuno Congregation, 4300 N. Rogers Avenue, due notice of day and time. Arrangements by SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC.

On August 22, 2009, ; loving son of Susan (nee Peterson) and Dr. Mitchell Burken; devoted grandson of Morris and the late Myra Peterson, Dr. Jerome and Marilyn Burken; beloved nephew of Gayle Emmer, Richard and Pam Peterson, Emily and Charles Vorspan. Funeral services are Private Please omit flowers. Arrangements by SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC. sollevinson.com

On August 5, 2009, Zena Ginsberg Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road at Mount Wilson Lane on Friday, August 7 at 11 A.M. Interment Oheb Shalom Memorial Park, Berrymans Lane. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to Temple Oheb Shalom, 7310 Park Heights Avenue (21208) or Gilchrist Hospice Care, 555 West Towsontown Boulevard, Towson, MD 21204. In mourning at 3603 Barberry Court, Pikesville MD 21208 sollevinson.com

On July 30, 2009, Leo Kahan, Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road at Mount Wilson Lane on Sunday, August 2 at 12 noon. Interment Baltimore Hebrew Cemetery, Berrymans Lane. In lieu of flowers contributions in his name may be made to U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, S.W., Washington, D.C., 20024-2126 or Johns Hopkins Myeloma Research, One Charles Center, 100 North Charles Street, Suite 234, Baltimore, MD 21201, or the charity of one's choice.

On July 13, 2009, Solomon Losinsky Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane on Wednesday, July 15, at 10 A.M. Interment Anshe Emunah Aitz Chaim Cemetery - 3901 Washington Blvd. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to charity of your choice. sollevinson.com

On March 20, 2009, Morton Wasserkrug Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane on Tuesday, March 24 at 2 P.M. Interment Arlington Cemetery - Chizuk Amuno Congregation. N Rogers Avenue. Please omit flowers. In mourning at 6350 Red Cedar Place #102, Baltimore, MD 21209. sollevinson.com

On January 27, 2009, Jonathan Alsop, Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road at Mount Wilson Lane on Monday, February 2 at 3 P.M. Interment Baltimore Hebrew Cemetery - Berrymans Lane. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to the charity of your choice. In mourning at 2502 Lightfoot Drive, Baltimore, MD 21209 sollevinson.com

On Thursday, June 10, 2004, WILLIAM KURZ, beloved husband of the late Selma Kurz (nee Hirschfeld). Services were held at SOL LEVINSON & BROS. HOME, 8900 Reisterstown Rd., at Mt. Wilson Ln., on Friday, June 11 at 10 A.M. Interment Chevra Ahavas Chesed Inc., Randallstown. Please omit flowers.

On Saturday, May 28, 2005, JACK GREEN, 95 years old; a loving and devoted son, uncle and friend. He will be missed dearly. Funeral Services and interment at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Garrison Forest Road, on Monday, June 6, at 11:30 A.M. Please omit flowers. Arrangements by SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC.

On January 12, 2009, I , devoted father of Laurence Glasser of Danbury, CT; Lee Glasser of Pikesville; Amy Handelman of Arnold, and Louis Glasser of Sarasota, FL; loving father-in-law of Susan Glasser, Sheri Glasser, and Richard Handelman; loving brother of Harriett Ivins of Wallingford, PA, and Neilan Glasser of Owings Mills; cherished grandfather of Howard, Erin, Adam, and Seth Glasser, Joshua and Jordan Handelman. Funeral services and interment will be held at Arlington Cemetery - Chizuk Amuno Congregation.

On December 17, 2008, Joseph K. Rosenblatt, Jr, Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road at Mount Wilson Lane on Friday, December 19 at 1 P.M. Interment Hebrew Friendship Cemetery-3600 E Baltimore Street. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to Temple Emanuel, 909 Berrymans Lane, Reisterstown, MD 21136. In mourning at 5 Pomona North #2, Baltimore MD 21208 sollevinson.com