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Monday September 17, 2007

Deaths

Ann Abrams passed away on 16 Aug. 2007 from a massive stroke.

She had escaped from Germany in 1939 with two sons to Shanghai and in 1947 moved to San Francisco.

Beloved wife of George Abrams she is survived by her two sons Denny and Steven, her brother’s three children in Israel Aviva, Irit and Ranaan, and four grand-children Elliott Abrams, Karima Brown, Heather Pierson and Rachelle Strand along with seven great-grand-children.

Almost 200 friends and relatives attended Ann’s funeral at the Home of Peace in Colma where she rests next to George, her beloved husband of 54 years.

Helen Berliner, the “Mayor” of 2190 Washington Street, died peacefully August 31. She was 88. A lifelong resident of San Francisco, Helen delighted in her home and enjoyed the city to the fullest. Her devotion to family and friends was legendary, as was her wit, her skill in the kitchen and her talent with a pair of knitting needles. One of the last of the great ladies from another era, Helen Berliner was respected and welcomed by decent, hardworking people from all walks of life throughout San Francisco, from Swan Oyster Depot to Gump’s Silver Department. She shared her life through extraordinary friendships with a close-knit group of indefatigable women whose lives rose and fell together in a rhythm of laughter, high spirits and vitality. The domestic adventures of these women could have provided rich material for the fictional antics of Lucy and Ethel. Mainly, Helen was forthright, fair and honest in her life which she dedicated to her husband, Eddie Berliner, children and grandchildren. For both Helen and Eddie, family was everything and they began a tradition, more than 50 years ago of an annual gathering that grew over the years to accommodate and embrace the ever-widening circle of their family. Her family has wonderful memories of a truly remarkable woman. They would like to especially acknowledge Dr. Richard Gerber, whose gentle attention far exceeded any medical care imaginable. The family would also like to thank the extraordinary doctors, nurses and care-givers who supported Helen in life and in death with the utmost dignity. Helen Berliner is survived by her son, Art Berliner, and daughter, Susie Stern; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by us all. Art Berliner and Marian Lever, Dr. Richard and Susie Stern, Dr. Tom and Karen Quigley, Elissa and Joshua Quigley, Jessica Stern, Michelle Stern and Glenn McDonald, Amelia and Ari McDonald. There will be no memorial service. Donations may be made to Jewish Home, 302 Silver Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112 www.jhsf.org, or Jewish Family and Children’s Services of San Francisco, 2150 Post St., SF, CA 94115, www.jfcs.org.

Frances Gage passed away peacefully on September 5, 2007. Frances was born on August 15, 1923 in Lubraniec, Poland.

Dearly beloved wife of 63 years to the late Henry Gage who passed on February 21, 2004. Honored and cherished mother of Ruth (Victor) Brill, Benjamin (Denise) Gage and George (Deborah) Gage; devoted grandmother of Dr. Elliott (Stephanie) Brill, Joel, Alea, Stephanie and Daniel Gage and Shanna (Henry) Lai, Tiffany and Jared Gage; great-grandmother of Taylor Lai.

Frances was a Holocaust survivor who survived the separation from her husband, the loss of her parents, 4 brothers and her first-born child Erika. She was reunited with her beloved husband Henry after the war and they immigrated with their daughter Ruth to the United States in 1949. Frances and Henry were grateful and proud citizens of the United States.

A member of Congregation Adath Israel, Bikur Cholim, Hadassah and a very generous member to Amit Women. She was philanthropic and a very generous woman to numerous organizations.

Mom was the matriarch of our family who was self educated and became a very successful businesswoman. Mom will be remembered for her unconditional love and support to her entire family.

She will be greatly missed, remembered, honored and forever loved by her family.

Services were held at the Eternal Home Cemetery Chapel, 1051 El Camino Real, Colma followed by interment. Donations in her memory may be sent in her name to: Coming Home Hospice, 115 Diamond Street, SF, CA 94114 or to the charity of your choice. Sinai Memorial Chapel.

Allison “Al” Greenberg, born July 29, 1914, in Joliet, Illinois, died September 10, 2007, in Los Gatos, CA. Survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Louise; son Herm Greenberg (Beryl); daughter Carol Feiner (Howard); grandchildren Millie Sprintz (Mike); Joel Greenberg (Michelle); Jason Feiner (Andrea); and great-grandchildren Zachary and Gregory Sprintz and Joshua and Jordan Greenberg. A graduate of Northwestern University, he was a successful business owner and community leader. He retired to Palm Springs in 1971, later moving to Las Vegas and San Jose before coming to The Terraces in Los Gatos. He was a generous, giving man who was loved by his family and well-liked by all who knew him. He loved his family above all else, and he will be dearly missed. Services were held on Tuesday, September 11, at Home of Peace Cemetery in San Jose. Donations to Temple Emanu-El, 1010 University Ave., San Jose, 95126, in lieu of flowers.

Alice R. Grossman in San Francisco on September 9, 2007 at age 98. Beloved daughter of the late Louis and Ida Grossman; loving sister of Dora and Molly Grossman and the late Anna Grossman. Graveside services were held at Eternal Home Cemetery, Colma. Contributions to Hadassah, 1715 Polk St., SF, CA 94109, 415-771-5900 or Congregation Ner Tamid, 1250 Quintara St., SF, CA 94116. Sinai Memorial Chapel.

Gertrude “Mimi” Maisel Eidex. Mimi passed away peacefully on Monday, September 3, 2007. Born in Mobile, Alabama on October 6, 1927 and married, for 39 years, to Abraham Eidex who passed away in 1977. She was preceded in death by her daughter Ivy Blum, in 1993, and survived by her loving children Marilyn and Seymore Hertz; grandchildren Larry, Craig (Debbie), Mitchell (Jeanenne), Nicole (Charles) and Amy (Geoff), and 9 great grandchildren.

She was a treasure to everyone who knew her.

Friends and family were invited to a memorial service on Thursday, September 6th at 12:30 PM at Oakmont Memorial Park, 2099 Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ivy Blum Memorial Fund at Temple Isaiah.

Erna Neubauer, loving and devoted wife to Erich and loving and devoted Mother to Peter, born in Vienna, Austria, died peacefully Sept. 7, 2007 at age 95. A loyal friend, teacher, coach, athlete, community activist, artist, musician and mentor to many newly arrived residents and beloved by the staff of the Jewish Home. She had endless energy and an indomitable generous spirit. She touched many lives with caring, humor and compassion. At home in nature and being a true Pisces, water was one of her favorite elements. We will miss her lively presence and her insatiable playful curiosity. She remains an inspiration to all those whose lives she touched. A memorial service will take place at the Jewish Home, 302 Silver Ave., Wed, Sept. 19, 2007 at 10:30AM. Contributions in Erna’s memory may be made to the Jewish Home of San Francisco.

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