Val Iberall (O'Connor)

In Memory of

Carol Rosenberg Spolter

August 17, 1951 - March 17, 2022

Carol R. Spolter, Age 70, of Collier Twp., Bridgeville, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Beloved wife of Robert Spolter. Loving mother of Michele Spolter, Stefanie (Michael) Spolter and Aaron Spolter. Dear Grandmother of Kendra, Alon, Ariana and Aubree. Sister of the late Jeffery Rosenberg (surviving spouse, Carole) and Gary Rosenberg MD (surviving spouse, Marcia). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Carol was an Art Teacher with the Jewish Community Center of South Hills, and she was a lead teacher in the infant nursery.

Shirley Hyatt

So very sad to learn that Clare Keleman has died.  At the last reunion she and I talked about her kidney failure, but I never dreamed this would happen so soon.  I so enjoyed hanging out with Clare.  

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

In Memory of

Ann Handy, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Blueberry Hill Rehabilitation Center in Beverly. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Ann was the daughter of the late Dr. Abran Ernest and Eleanor (Thomas) Handy. Ann attended Hathaway Brown School for Girls in Shaker Heights, Ohio. In 1969, she graduated from Cleveland Heights High School and then continued her education at Purdue University. In 1973, Ann obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree from Baldwin Wallace College. After graduation, she had internship as a registered dietician at St. Luke's Hospital in Cleveland. In 1975, Ann became a registered dietician. She then continued her education and in 1976, Ann earned a Master of Science Degree in Nutrition from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland.

More of Ann's life on her In Memory page. 

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

In Memory of 

Yubong Jim Lee who unexpectantly passed away in April of 2020. He is survived by his wife, a son who is in high school and a daughter named Mai-Li Lee who is a rising senior at Boston University. Yubong Jim Lee was the eldest of four. He spent most nights after school helping run his immigrant parent's local Chinese restaurant. He was the first in his family to attend college and went to Ohio State as a civil engineering major. He then went on to work for Raytheon and Electric boat, both located in New England. He was an amazing husband and father. He was a pretty quiet person in high school, kept to himself, and always lived by the motto "friendship is about quality, not quantity." 

If anyone on here remembers him, and can in turn share their memories of him with his family, they would be very appreciative. It would especially mean the most to his son to hear stories of his dad when he was his age. 

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

In Memory of 

Susan (Suzy) Zipkin

ZIPKIN, Susan, nee Silverman, age 71, born May 26, 1951, passed away on September 30, 2022, beloved mother of Elise (Brian) Mattes, Mollie (Jared) Newman, Ariel (Dan) Weiss, Derek (Molly) Zipkin, cherished grammie of Arthur, Josie, Samuel, Lielle, Zev, Lev, Elan, and Jacob. Caring sister of Nancy Silverman and the late Marc Silverman. Loving daughter of the late Benj and Lee Silverman.

Services will be held on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at 1:00PM at Weil Kahn Funeral Home, 8350 Cornell Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45249. Visitation will be held for a half an hour, beginning at 12:30PM. Shiva will be held at the Zipkin residence, 6721 Glen Acres Dr. Cincinnati, OH, 45237 beginning on Sunday evening following services from 6-9PM, Monday morning 7AM services and 7PM minyan, Tuesday 7AM services with shiva ending at 2PM in observance of Yom Kippur. Additional visitation on Thursday 3-7PM and Friday 1-4PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Rockwern Academy.

More of Suzy's life on her In Memory page.  

Sue Bruder (Wold)

This is from Gail Silver

Dear friends, as announced recently, our classmate Suzy Silverman Zipkin (the "little Suzy Silveman, we always said, since there were two...) passed away last week. She, her remarkable life and achievements, are featured as the cover story in this week's American Israelite. Link below. FYI, the Israelite, published here in Cincinnati, is the country's oldest English-language Jewish newspaper so Suzy's story is being shared far and wide.
Gail S.
https://www.americanisraelite.com/social_news/obituaries/article_f28b209e-458e-11ed-91ca-9f0a11c9b55e.html

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

In Memory of

Mel Solomon, 71 years old, born June 27, 1951 and passed away on October 6, 2022. He leaves behind his wife Deborah and sons Michael and David,  

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

I posted the first and second articles of Irv Berkowitz's interview in the Jewish Journal at the bottom of Sr Photos/HR/Memories/Articles page on this website as well as other articles. So look for it there if you haven't seen it on the Cleveland Hts Facebook page. 

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

 Go into this link to register:

https://grossfamilycenter.org/events/holocaust-death-trains-the-central-role-of-europes-national-railroads-in-implementing-the-final-solution/

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

Below is the link to Irv Berkowitz's lecture on the Death Trains of the Holocaust on December 4, 2022.
 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y0anQChRqqg

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

In Memory of 

Arthur Belfer, October 11, 1951 - November 16, 2021

Arthur Belfer, loving husband of 38 years of Lisa, devoted stepfather of Roger and grandfather of Breanna and Giana, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2021.

A nature lover and enthusiast of outdoor activities, Art - along with Lisa and friends, enjoyed playing tennis and bocce, hiking, rock climbing, swimming, bicycling, skiing, kayaking, archery and target practice.

See the In Memory page to see more of Art's obituary

Charles, (Chuck) Balcher

I only wish I could have spent more time with Art. He was so kind and had one of the best personalities of anyone I have ever met in my life. 

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

In Memory of Jeffrey N. Miller, born April 21, 1951 and passed away on January 22, 2023. Loving father of Evan (Lisa) Miller and Janie (Michael) Gustin. Devoted grandfather of Iyla Gustin, Lennon Miller and Miles Miller. Dear brother of Richard (Gisela) Miller and Bonnie (John) Iorio.

Shirley Hyatt

Here's a fun trip down memory lane--a 2018 interview with George Fitzpatrick, long time manager of the Coventry Arts Theatre and renowned artist

https://clevelandvoices.org/items/show/3037

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

IN MEMORY OF

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

In Memory of 

Charles Zuchowski

Charles Zuchowski, beloved husband of Deborah (nee Ponsky), was born Aug. 2, 1951, and passed away Feb. 21, 2023.

Loving father of Jason (Rachel), Aaron, Mia and the late Jeremy Zuchowski. Dear brother of Dina Reich and the late Larry Zuchowski. Devoted grandfather of Gabriella, Arieh, Eliana and Jacob. 

Services will be held at 9 a.m. Feb. 22 at Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel at 1985 S. Taylor Road in Cleveland Heights. Interment is at Zion Memorial Park. 

Family will observe shiva from 2 to 8 p.m. Feb.22, from 8 to 11 a.m., 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 23, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 24, from 8 to 10 p.m. Feb. 25, and from 8 to 11 a.m., 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 26 and 27 at the residence of Rachel and Jason Zuchowski, 2560 Larchmont Road in Beachwood.

Friends who wish may contribute to Bikur Cholim. 

Friends who are not able to attend may view the service at 9 a.m. Feb. 22 at bkbmc.com, selecting the obituary of Charles Zuchowski and click on “join livestream.” 

Arrangements under the direction of Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel.

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

In Memory of

Marlene Schwartz Leeds, was born on February 6, 1951 and passed away on March 25, 2023.

IN THE CARE OF

Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel

Marlene Leeds (nee Schwartz) dearly beloved wife of Jerry; devoted mother of Jennifer Leeds and Karen Leeds; cherished grandmother of Tyler Greene; dear sister of Paula Altherr (Steve); dear sister-in-law of Barbara Levine (Eddy); loving aunt of Mark Altherr, Jason Altherr (Kristy), Peter Bern (Kathryn) and Brian Bern (Adina).

Services will be held at Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel 1985 S. Taylor Rd. Cleveland Hts., Tuesday, March 28 at 11:00AM. To view the service please scroll down to join livestream. Interment Mt. Olive Cemetery.

Family will receive friends at the home, 310 Cobblestone Dr., Mayfield Hts. 44143 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING INTERMENT TUESDAY UNTIL 4:30PM & 6:30-8:30PM and WEDNESDAY 1-4 & 6:30-8:30PM. 

Contributions are suggested to APBDRF.org (Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease Research Foundation) 2257 E. 63rd St. Brooklyn, NY 11234. 

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

In Memory Of 

Michael Wager, 72 years old, who was born on May 17, 1951 and passed away on July 8, 2023. He left behind his wife Peggy Gris Wager and three daughters, Sarabeth Tukey, Susan and Carolyn. Michael went to Beachwood Heights High School. Michael was an attorney and represented private and publicly-held entities in mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, corporate finance, corporate governance and regulatory compliance, and strategic growth initiatives as well as many other things. Michael was a friend to many of the Heights Class of '69 and will be truly missed.

See Michael's obit on his In Memory Page

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

Irving Berkowitz

Friends,

I am excited to share with you the news that I was recently hired to be the Holocaust/Antisemitism Advisor and Consultant on the forthcoming Broadway musical production of HARMONY, music by Barry Manilow, book & lyrics by Bruce Sussman. Only yesterday I had my first three hour meeting with its Tony Award winning Director, Warren Carlyle and his Assistant Director Sara Edwards.

This play is about the storied career of the Comedian Harmonists, six young German men in their 20's, including three Jews and one non-Jew married to a Jewish woman, who formed a vaudevillian ensemble in Berlin in the 1920s. In the span of 7 years (1927-34), the Comedian Harmonists achieved international fame touring throughout Europe, Australia, South Africa, the Soviet Union, South America and the United States. Sadly, their careers and live performances were precipitously ended and their films and recordings erased by the Nazi regime.

My role in this production is to help the cast and crew to grasp the insidious rise of Antisemitism in Germany and its manifestations in the economic, social, political and cultural context of time. The period of 1918 - 1933 is known as the Weimar Republic in Germany. Weimar was a failed attempt at democracy after the collapse of the German Empire (the Second Reich) and the abdication of it's monarch, Kaiser Wilhelm II, following the loss of WWI by the Central Powers (led by the empires of Germany, Austro-Hungary, the Ottoman Turks and the Kingdom of Bulgaria). Hitler was convinced that Germany's loss in WWI was the result of betrayal by the Jews despite the fact that more than 100,000 Jews fought for "their" country. This became one basis for escalating Jew-hatred and its culmination in the darkest epoch of human history.

I am proud to join the HARMONY team by contributing my knowledge of Antisemitism and the Holocaust in order to help optimize the quality and impact of this musical production. In doing so I can ensure the play's historical pre-Holocaust integrity and better enable the performers to identify with the characters they are portraying.

The tragic irony of the Comedian Harmonists is in the synergy and harmony they created during a period of such global disharmony.

My friends, I urge you to read more about the Comedian Harmonists, "the greatest entertainers the world would ever forget."

Better still, come to New York City and see this very moving play, HARMONY.

Maybe I’ll see you there.

Please consider sharing this post with your FB and other friends.

As always, I thank you for your interest and support of my ongoing work in relation to Antisemitism and the Holocaust.

Truly,

Dr. Irving Berkowitz

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Val Iberall (O'Connor)

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

In Memory of

Stuart Gladstone, 72 years old, born on April 23, 1951 and passed away on December 9, 2023. Left behind his wife Jamie Lynn and children Neil, Erik and Ian. He was a Chief Financial Officer from Palm City, Florida.

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

In Memory of

Ronald Tucker, 72, passed away November 13, 2024

Cleveland Hts. High Class of 1970

From: 

  and Charles Balcher

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

In Memory of

Bart M. Stein

NOVEMBER 22, 1951 – JANUARY 13, 2024

IN THE CARE OF

Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel

Bart M. Stein, 72, of Cleveland, passed away suddenly on January 13, 2024.

Born November 22, 1951 to the late Martin and Anita (Wolf) Stein, he was raised in University Heights. After graduating Cleveland Heights High School in 1969, he graduated from the University of Cincinnati where he studied business. He spent his career in real estate management.

A lifelong Clevelander, Bart had a large and deep network of friends. He was devoted to his daughter, Prosha, his fiance', the love of his life, Barbara Balcar, as well as his dogs and motorcycles.

Bart is survived by his fiancé, Barbara Balcar; his daughter, Prosha; his siblings Mimi (Michael) Charnas, Wendy (Rickey) Kelman, and Dean (Curt Sharp); and his niece and nephew, Kalie (Brian) Petrovsky and Max Charnas. He lives on through his many friends.

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

In Memory of

Gwen K. Glazer

JANUARY 15, 1951 – JANUARY 24, 2024

IN THE CARE OF

Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel

Gwen Karen Glazer of Orange Village, Ohio, passed away on January 24, 2024 at the age of 73. 

Gwen was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on January 15, 1951. She was the third of seven children — enough, as she put it, to field a kickball team against the neighbors.

She graduated from Cleveland Heights High School before attending the University of Michigan, where she graduated with a degree in English Literature. Upon graduation, she returned to Cleveland, where she taught English for several years. However, when one of her younger brothers was diagnosed with diabetes, she decided to pivot to medicine, taking pre-med night school classes after work. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University’s medical school. 

See Gwen's full obituary in the In Memory section.