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Norfolk—Lolly Pearl Bernstein, 99, passed September 17, 2022. Born in Norfolk to Joseph and Jennie Donsky, she was raised in Colonial Place, was a graduate of Granby High School, a widow of Elmer Bernard Bernstein, and lifelong member of Temple Israel. She is survived by sons, Marc and Richard; nieces and nephews, Susan Scholsohn, Dr. [...]

Virginia Beach—Susan Ann Roussel Blackman passed away on September 15 at her home in Virginia Beach while sleeping, apparently from respiratory arrest caused by COVID. Susan was born in New Orleans, La., in 1966. In 1986, she married Jerome Blackman, a psychoanalyst from New York, and they moved to Virginia Beach. Susan graduated first in [...]

Noblesville, Indiana—Dee Ann Bond, 75, of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away on August 20, 2022. Dee was a part of the “Baby Boom” after World War II and was born on March 13, 1947 to Dean and Ruth Benjamin of Monticello, Indiana. After she graduated from Twin Lakes High School, Dee went on to study Marketing [...]

Norfolk—Lawrence Ivan Brenner (aka Mr. Wonderful) passed away peacefully in his home at age 95 on September 7. Lawrence was born June 17, 1927 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Joseph and Lula Brenner. He was preceded in death by his sister, Beverly Brenner Rostov. Upon graduation from Maury High School, he enlisted in the [...]

Virginia Beach—Linda Cogan lived at Beth Sholom Village from 1995 until she passed away on September 1, 2022. Cogan arrived at BSV when she was 45 years old. During her 27 years as a resident, she experienced the growth and progress of BSV more than most residents and staff. She witnessed changes in leadership, changes in [...]

Boca Raton, Fla.—Bette Wohlgemuth (née Carver) of Boca Raton, Florida formerly of Waterbury, Connecticut, passed September 2, 2022 at the age of 93. She was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Mae (Schekzer) Carver, as well as her brother, Harold Carver. For 71 years, Bette was the loving wife of Paul Wohlgemuth, MD (of blessed [...]

Virginia Beach—Dr. Alan G. Bartel passed away August 9 at his home, surrounded by his family. Born in Baltimore, Md., he was the youngest son of Ralph and Mollie Bartel. Alan moved with his family to Miami, Fla. as a young boy and graduated from Miami Senior High. He attended the University of Florida and [...]

Greenville, N.C.—Lorraine Brown Brody passed away on August 30, 2022 at her home. Born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, Lorraine graduated from Maury High School. While pursuing further studies in retailing she met her husband Morris (blessed memory) who she married in 1952 and moved to Greenville, North Carolina. With Lorraine by his side, Morris, [...]

Saddle Brook, NJ—Shoshana David, age 84, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022. Shoshana was born June 18, 1938. A graveside service for Shoshana was held at Riverside Cemetery in Saddle Brook, N.J. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bernheimapterkreitzman.com for the David family.

Norfolk—Arthur Diamonstein, 92, died peacefully on August 14 in his home at Harbor’s Edge surrounded by his loving family. Arthur was born on March 11, 1930 in Norfolk, Va. He was predeceased by his wife, Renee Gartner Diamonstein. His parents, Albert and Ida Goldblatt Diamonstein, his brother, Robert Diamonstein, and his stepmother, Ida H. Diamonstein, [...]