Deaths

Betty Drucker Rosen (Hen) passed away on February 25, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona.  Betty was the wife of the late Dr. Irwin Rosen.  Survivors include children Billie Rosen, Barbara Rosen, Robert Rosen, Richard Rosen and three grandchildren.

Sarah Mayoff (ISRAY) (nee Israelovitch).  Suddenly, on Tuesday, August 5, 2008.  Beloved wife of Moe Mayoff for sixty years.  Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Nancy Mayoff and Howard Kates, Joanne Mayoff and James Ondrick.  Cherished Bubbie of Jonathan Leblanc; Amanda Ondrick.  Dear sister and sister-in-law of Bessie and the late Joe Greenblatt, Myrna and Bram Aikman, the late Anne and the late Mark Gould, the late Louis and the late Kay Israelovitch, and sister-in-law of Sol and Essie Mayoff, the late Anne and the late Abe Morantz. Sadly mourned by her many nieces, nephews, family and friends.  Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W. on Thursday, August 7 at 12 noon.  Burial at the Reconstructionist Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield.  Shiva at 6635 Mackle Rd., C.S.L. through Monday evening.  Contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Barbara Sue Simon, (75), died on October 22, 2007 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.  Beloved wife of Herbert, and loving mother and best friend to daughters Amy York, Lisa Koransky, and the late Paula York.  Also survived by sister and brother-in-law,Marilyn and Ed Fine, stepdaughters, Mistie and Francesca, son-in-law, Henry Koransky, and the numerous friends and relatives who loved her dearly.  Barbara enriched our lives through her unconditional love, acceptance, support, strength, and beauty.  She will forever live on in our hearts and minds.  We love and miss her dearly.

Stanley Mayoff passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2006 at the age of 79.  Husband of the late Jean Derzawetz.  Beloved father and father-in-law of Allan and Eva, Sharon, Hershey and Jackie, Barry and Christine.  Cherished grandfather of Felicia and Lionel Perez, Ilana and Neil Hubscher; Lisa and Lorne Rabinovitch, Jeffrey Busgang, Michael and Barbara Busgang; Ian Wineberg and Scott, Darrin and Pascale Wineberg; Ryan and Sophie Mayoff, Brandon Mayoff, Jason Mayoff.  Loving great grandfather of eight.  Predeceased by his siblings Moe, Ben, Jack, Ziggy, Anne, Issie, Saul and Burke.  Dear brother-in-law of Abie and Hilda Derzawetz.  Special thanks to James for his care and devotion.  Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W. on Tuesday, June 27 at 3:15 p.m.  Burial at the Bassarabier Hebrew Cemetery, de la Savane, Montreal, Quebec.

Anne Singer (nee Routtenberg).  Surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, February 15, 2006.  Born in Montreal May 25, 1911, to the late Adele and Joseph Routtenberg.  Beloved wife of the late Dr. Moses Mayoff, and the late Hyman Singer.  Treasured mother of Joyce, Edward, Joel and Sharon.  Proud and beloved grandmother of Annie Hughes, Layah and Sasha Singer-Wilson, and Phoebe Singer.  Predeceased by her dear siblings and their spouses Max and Raelene Routtenberg, Rae and Ted Mackie, David and Tessie Routtenberg, and Sara Routtenberg.  Loving aunt to her many nieces and nephews. Anne was devoted and loyal to her family and friends and will be greatly missed.  Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W. on Thursday, February 16 at 12:15 p.m.  Shiva at Ruby Foos Thursday evening only.  Donations in her memory may be made to the Jewish Eldercare Centre Foundation, (514) 738-4500 Ext.: 2125.

Published in the Montreal Gazette on 2/16/2006.

Rhea Sabran Garone Johnson (Ush) Born 2/6/30-Died 10/9/04.  Rhea was the daughter of Max Sabran and Ann Mayoff Sabran (Ush).  In her younger years, she modeled for Macy’s and, later in life, she worked for the Dept. of Welfare.  She was married to Marty Garone and they raised their two daughters, Bonnie and Marcie in Valley Stream, NY.  After Marty died, she married Herb Johnson and, in the mid-’90s they moved to Lawndale, CA.  Rhea is survived by her sister Sandra, her brother Alan and sister-in-law Joan, her husband, her daughters, and her granddaughter Kylette (age 10) who is Marcie’s daughter.  During the funeral service, which was held on Oct 12 in Redondo Beach, the Rabbi read a poem that Kylette wrote for her grandmother.

(Above photo taken at a Mayoff Family mini-reunion in Tarzana CA on July 19, 2000.)