OBITS: The New York Times 19 Sep 2004; New York City, New York co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: The New York Times http://www.nytimes.com Abramovitz, Max ABRAMOVITZ Max. The Jewish Community of the United States Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. and the officers and directors of the West Point Jewish Chapel Fund are forever grateful to Max Abramovitz, architect of the award-winning West Point Jewish Chapel. We extend our deep condolences to the family of this outstanding man and superb architect. Robert Rosenkranz, Major General, U.S.A. (R) President, West Point Jewish Chapel Fund, Inc. Published in the New York Times on 9/19/2004. Boberg, Regina L. BOBERG-Regina L., age 92, of Urbana died on Wednesday, September 15, 2004. She was born January 29, 1912 in Pittsburgh, PA to August and Magdalena (Farbacher) Eichner. She is survived by her daughter Therese (Edward) Young of Urbana; son Edward (Phyllis) Boberg of London, OH. Preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Gerard C. Boberg. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 20, 2004 in St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Rochester, NY. The WalterSchoedinger Funeral Home, A Dignity Memorial Provider, lo06008264.tif logo Published in the New York Times on 9/19/2004. Cox, Archibald (Memoriam) COX-Archibald. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 8th in The Memorial Church, Harvard Yard, Harvard University, in Cambridge, MA. at 2 PM. Published in the New York Times from 9/12/2004 - 9/19/2004. Eisenbud, Ruth-Jean EISENBUD-Ruth-Jean. Age 91. Loved wife of Leonard, mother of David, mother-inlaw of Monika, grandma of Daniel and Alina, great grandma of Shannon, sister of Annette Rubinstein. Professor at NYU and Adelphi, psychoanalyst whose work was radiant with poetry and use of dreams. Published in the New York Times from 9/15/2004 - 9/19/2004. Falk, Audrey FALK-Audrey. September 16th, in Oklahoma. Born 1929 in London; she lived in New York, Honolulu, and Lawton, Oklahoma. In New York, she volunteered for the Actors' Fund as a ``buddy'' to performers dying of HIV/AIDS. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Lee Falk; children, Willy Falk and Cathy Caccioppoli; son-in-law, Dr. Giuseppe Caccioppoli; granddaughters, Nina and Joanna. Published in the New York Times from 9/18/2004 - 9/19/2004. Galka, Donald S. GALKA Donald S. who founded and headed Tri-Venture Cos., Inc., died September 11. ``Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink...'' Blessed are the waterbearers, for they are the peacemakers. Don, you held onto the dream. We deeply mourn your passing, but you live on in our hearts. Richard Clark, Alan Rude, Beatrice Williams-Rude, Florence Bernstein, Lynn Clark, Thomas Au logo Published in the New York Times on 9/19/2004. Harper, Walter Warren HARPER Walter Warren. Los Angeles, August 10th, 2004. Born June 29th, 1915, in Catskill, New York, to Florence Alexander and Joseph Charles Harper. An outstanding athlete, Warren was the first African American to make the Varsity in Catskill. Married Katherine Louise Johnson, daughter of Alice Braxton and Dr. Roland R. Johnson in New York City in 1937. Warren worked 36 years for the U.S. Postal Service. After Katherine's passing in 1988, he wrote a memoir which began as a series of letters to the family. Survived by his son Michael, daughter Katherine Guyton, (his second child, Jonathan, died in 1977), sister Winifred Branham, brother Kenneth Harper, 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren, three nieces, and many dear friends. Warren was a beloved patriarch and humanist. The family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation in the name of W. Warren Harper. Published in the New York Times on 9/19/2004. Hyman, Hilda HYMAN-Hilda (nee Wodinsky), age 88, died September 15th. Beloved wife of the late David. Dear mother of Terry Behrman of London and the late Suellen. Mother-in-law of Bernard Behrman. Devoted Nanny to Jonathan, David, Simon, Hannah, Amy, Donna, Sam and Sylvia. Sister of Jean and much loved aunt of Beth, Ellen and Melanie. Private funeral. Donations to local women's shelters would be greatly appreciated. logo Published in the New York Times on 9/19/2004. Samose, Celia (Memoriam) SAMOSE-Celia. In loving memory of your birthday, September 19th. Grandchildren Published in the New York Times on 9/19/2004. Spitz, Jerold B. SPITZ-Jerold B., 59, of West Hartford, CT, died September 16 at home surrounded by loved ones: beloved wife Lauren, his best friend, and Eisches Chayil; his cherished children: Maren and Warren of West Hartford, and Danielle and David Kolojay of Sharon, MA; adored stepdaughters: Erica and Jillian Tuchman both of NYC; loving mother Belle Spitz of W. Palm Beach, FL; loving brothers: Hyman and Edith of Brooklyn, NY and Richard and Jill Jill and children Jenny and Max of White Plains, NY; and revered in-laws: Irma and Daniel Engel of Boynton Beach, FL. He was predeceased by his father, Max Spitz. A dedicated and admired physician and entrepreneur, he founded The Little Blue Book, MDHub.com, and QuikMD. Funeral services Beth El Temple, West Hartford, CT, September 19, 1:30PM. Interment to follow, Congregation Knesses Israel Cemetery, Pittsfield, MA. His spirit, compassion, and generosity will be deeply missed. Published in the New York Times from 9/18/2004 - 9/19/2004.