Deaths

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.)

Martin Bottler.  After a lengthy illness in London, Ontario on Friday, July 26, 2002, Martin Samuel Bottler of London, Ontario, Canada, in his fifty-second year. Dear son of Sarah Stone of London and the late Saul Bottler, dear brother of Maxine and her husband Len Silverstein of London and Rhea Bottler-Fineberg of Montreal. Martin will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews, and a great-nephew. Predeceased by his sister Marilyn Yearow. A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 29, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Or Shalom Cemetery. Shiva will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 27-14 Doon Drive, London. Logan Chapel Furtney Funeral Homes, 371 Dundas Street, London in charge of arrangements. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Martin Bottler.

Hy Nickow, (Hen), On January 25, 2001. adored husband of Adrienne, nee Wax, devoted father of Ross (Marcia), Glenn (Jane), Todd Nickow, and a daughter, Marsha Niles; awesome grandfather of Andre, Alex and Camille Nickow; faithful brother of the late Martin (Nita) Nickow; loving son of the late Louis and Minnie Nickow; fond son-in-law of Blanche and the late Harold Wax. President of General Loose Leaf Bindery, CPA, Attorney, Cub Scout Leader, Temple Officer, Graduate of Northwestern University and WW II Veteran. Services at 2 p.m., Sunday, January 28 at Temple Beth-El, 3610 Dundee Rd., Northbrook. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, P.O. Box 4809, Palos Verdes, CA 90274, www.pancan.org or Temple Beth-El. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funeral, William Goodman Funeral Director, 847-229-8822, www.legacy.com

Jack Mayoff, (Sam), (shown above with wife Libby) On September 20, 2000 passed away in Florida. Beloved husband of Libby, father of Rena, Steve, Buddy, Honey (Wittenberg) and the late Howard. Predeceased in 1965 by his first wife Doris . Brother of Stanley and the late Moe, Ann, Ben, Saul, Israel, Siggy and Berke. Grandfather of Garreth Rogers, Debbie and Amanda Mayoff, Keith Mayoff, Morgan, Erica and Seth Wittenberg.

Esther Mayoff. (Ush/Sch) On Saturday, February 5, 2000 at age 102. Beloved wife of the late Hyman. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Sol and Essie, Moe and Sarah, and Abe and the late Anne Morantz. Cherished grandmother of Allan and Joey Mayoff of California, Rhona and Richard Pervin, Ian and Randy Morantz, Nancy Mayoff, and Joanna and James Ondrick. Great-grandmother of seven. Predeceased by her brother and three sisters. She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and relatives. Esther’s life spanned the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. The family would like to thank the staff of the St. Mary’s Hospital for their kind care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman and Sons, 3888 Jean Talon West on Tuesday, February 8 at 3 p.m. Burial at the Jewish Assistance Cemetery, de la SavaneSavane (Section D-10). Donations in her memory may be made to the Golden Age Association, (514) 739-4731.