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EVELYN GOLSTON, 84, of Roanoke, Va., died Nov. 18.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Golston; sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Patti Golston, Samuel and Cindy Golston of Virginia; daughter and son-in-law, Rozanne and Judge Bernard Friedman of West Bloomfield; grandchildren, Maggie Golston, John Golston, Matthew and Jodi Friedman, Megan and Stephen Strain, Jeremy Golston, Kathleen Golston; brother and sister-in-law, Irving and Paula Abady of Florida, and was at B’nai Moshe Shabbat morning services and evening minyan last Saturday.
When asked how he was feeling Saturday night by longtime B’nai Moshe member Seymour Ungar, Mr. Ralph responded with his characteristic, “Near perfect!”
Margie Charnes first met Mr. Ralph when he began tutoring her daughter Ellen 36 years ago. After they became friends, “he would call me three or four times a week, and always after Shabbat - that was his ritual,” she said.
Congregant Bernie Klein said Mr. Ralph became a regular Saturday night caller to him when Mr. Klein became ill several years ago. Klein spoke to Mr. Ralph at 10:45 p.m. Saturday, “and he was just as cheerful, kind and generous as ever.”
When Mr. Ralph was honored with Jewish Apartments & Services “Eight Over 80” award last year, Charnes said, “he was honored for his generosity to charity. There isn’t a charity in Israel that doesn’t know him.
“There couldn’t be a more beloved, pious man,” she said. Last year, B’nai Moshe created a Shalom Ralph historical alcove in his honor.
Mr. Ralph is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Earle Endelman of Bloomfield Hills, and Caren and Martin Redish of Highland Park, Ill.; and grandchildren Eric and Alyssa Endelman, Brett Endelman, Jessica Redish and Elisa Redish. He was husband of the late Eleanor.
Services were held Tuesday at Congregation B’nai Moshe. Interment at Machpelah Cemetery. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.
Contributions can be made to Congregation B’nai Moshe, Yeshiva Beth Yehudah, the Lubavitcher Center, Fleischman Residence or a charity of one’s choice.
CELIA COHAN, 80, of Southfield, died Nov. 17.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Jack Cohan; daughters and son-in-law, Eileen and Terry Stevens of Romulus, Susan Cohan of Oak Park; sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Bernard Roberts of Southfield; grandchildren, Jeremy, Ashley and Corey. Celia was the dear sister of the late Dr. Sidney Gelman, Ben Gelman, Louis Gelman and Faye Friedenberg.
Interment at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by the Dorfman Chapel.
JACK DUBINSKY, 89, of West Bloomfield, died Nov. 17.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Harvey and Karen Dubin of Michigan, 16250 Northland Drive, Suite 212, Southfield, MI 48075.
Services and interment at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.
CHARLOTTE ORDOWER, 93, of Windsor, Ont. Canada, died Nov. 17.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Rosalyn and Robert Schwartz of West Bloomfield; grandchildren, Joel Schwartz, Howard Schwartz, Michel (Matthew) Bertman; great-granddaughter, Jordyn. Mrs. Ordower was the beloved wife of the late Morris Ordower; mother of the late Marvin Ordower.
Services and interment at the Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by the Dorfman Chapel.
RITA FISHMAN, 80, of Farmington Hills, died Dec. 31. She was a member of Temple Israel.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, David and Donna Fishman of Bloomfield Hills, Dr. Robert and Paula Fishman of Grosse Pointe Park; daughter and son-in-law, Edie and Jimmy Schneider of West Bloomfield; grandchildren, Barry, Aaron, Eric, Adam and Daniel Fishman, Andrea, Emily and Julie Schneider, Donny, Danielle and Jason Vernier; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Sarah Ceifetz and Dorothy and Irving Burke. Mrs. Fishman was the beloved wife of the late Milton Fishman; loving sister of the late Harry Ceifetz, the late Louis Ceifetz; dear sister-in-law of the late Pearl Ceifetz.
Interment at Beth El Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.
JACK GOREN, 78, of Southfield, died Jan. 6.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Evelyn; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Dr. Curt Freedland of Odessa, Fla., Susan and Jay Kalisky of West Bloomfield; sister and brother-in-law, Diana and Morris Bensman of West Bloomfleld; grandchildren, Alana Freedland, Jared Freedland, Josh Kalisky and Chad Kalisky. He was the beloved brother of the late Ruth Kellman Monheit.
Contributions may be made to Congregation B’nai Moshe. Interment at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.
BEATRICE GORDON, 72, former Detroiter of San Diego, died Dec. 19. She was a graduate of Central High School and Wayne State University. Mrs. Gordon did much volunteer work with Hadassah and Women’s American ORT.
She is survived by her husband, Eugene; children, Howard Gordon of Fountain Valley, Texas; grandchildren, Joshua, Michael, David and Jenny; sister, Betty Ellias of West Bloomfield; brother and sister-in-law Jack and Norma Berman of Michigan shopping center developers. He represented such companies as Home Depot, Best Buy, Office Max, Famous Footwear, Marshall’s, Linen N Things, The Gap and numerous other retailers.
For several years, Mr. Weber served on the executive committee of Chain Links, a national retail adviser organization.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Marcy Weber; sons, Evan Garrett Weber and Bradley Adam Weber, both of Beverly Hills; daughter, Brittany Nicole Weber of West Bloomfield; mother, Florence Weber of Farmington Hills; brother and sister-in-law, Stephen and Lyn Weber of West Bloomfield; sister and brother-in-law, Marsha (Fred Petok) Weber of Montgomery Village, Md. He was the dear son on the late Lou Weber.
Interment at Temple Israel Gardens of Beth El Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to ALS of Michigan, 8521 Lyndon St., Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48238. Arrangements by the Dorfman Chapel.
HERBERT PERLMAN, 96, of Rockville, Md., died Jan. 20. He was a tailor and a Mason.
Mr. Perlman is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Sanford and Theda Perlman of Maryland; daughter and son-in-law, Sara and Michael Raick of Bloomfield Township; grandchildren, Cindy and Tammy Raick. He was the beloved husband of the late Marcie Perlman; dear brother of the late Abe Perlman, the late Sam Perlman, the late Louis Perlman, the late Ann Bronson, the late Pauline Sanders and the late Susan Gordon.
Interment at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.
