Dr. Sylvan B. Caditz passed away September 21, 2011 at the age of 86. In loving memory of my long time special friend.
— Bernie Pickman

October 18, 1916–September 10, 2011
Frances M. Keller was born on October 18, 1916, in Portland, Oregon, and passed away surrounded by the family she loved on September 10, 2011, in Seattle at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her best friend and devoted husband Howard, whom she was married to for 69 years, her parents, N.B. and Rebecca Mesher, and her brothers and sister. She is survived by her adoring children, Leatrice and Jim Keller, Barbara and Stuart Sulman, and Michele and Nick Keller and will be missed tremendously by her loving grandchildren, Felice and Colman Becker, Carin and Scott Jacobson, Lainey and Scott Slotnick, Scott Sulman, Caitlin Keller, Michael Keller, and Courtney Keller, and her five great-grandchildren, Keller and Molly Slotnick, Ryan and Luke Jacobson, and Jessica Becker, as well as her nieces and nephews.
Frances attended Reed College at just 16 years old, and graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in sociology. She was instrumental in supporting and building Keller Supply Company, which Howard founded in 1945 and has grown to become a successful, multi-state, wholesale plumbing company.
She was an extraordinary woman who was admired by so many who knew her. Frances treasured time spent with her family and especially loved calls and visits from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also cherished the extensive travel she and Howard enjoyed through the years. With a true appreciation for reading and challenging her mind, Frances liked word games, Scrabble, and the daily crossword puzzle. Also, she always looked forward to playing cards with her dear friends.
Frances supported a variety of worthwhile organizations, and was especially committed to Jewish Family Service, where she sat on the board and together with Howard, established the Keller Children’s Fund to give children opportunities they might not otherwise have had. Together, Frances and Howard created a lasting impact on the community. As members of the University of Washington History Department’s Visiting Committee, they became aware of the department’s need for additional funds and created the Howard and Frances Keller Endowed Professorship in History, enhancing the UW’s ability to attract and retain distinguished faculty. They also established the Howard and Frances Keller Research Fund and were enthusiastic backers of the Huskies and UW athletic department. Longtime members of Temple De Hirsch Sinai, they instituted the Frances and Howard Keller Family Lecture Series at the synagogue, striving to bring important speakers and educators to the community. Also, she enjoyed her membership at the Women’s University Club and Glendale Country Club.
Frances will be remembered for her kindness, strength, quick wit, and no-nonsense approach. She considered her grandest accomplishment to be her role as wife and mother and was proud of her family — all four generations. With overwhelming gratitude for having “the greatest family and friends,” she especially appreciated her loving and devoted caregivers, Brenda Asuncion, Sylvina Llares, Michele Bacani, Betty Laureta, and Rufina Laureta. Frances’ family would also like to thank Dr. Gary Schuster, Dr. Peter Demopulos, and Dr. Grady Hughes for their tireless care and support. Rabbi Daniel Weiner has also been invaluable during this difficult time and the family thanks him. 
Frances created a legacy that will live on through her beloved family and community contributions. All who knew her will forever be inspired by her friendship, resilience, positive attitude, and love of life.

Aaron and Jennifer Schwamberg announce the birth of their son Noah Daniel on October 13, 2011, in Las Vegas, Nev. Noah weighed 6 lbs., 6 oz. and measured 19 inches.
Noah’s grandparents are Nedra and Mitch Schwamberg of Redmond and Edie and Allan Bloomberg of Las Vegas. Noah’s great-grandparents are the late Ruth and Dave Apple. Noah’s middle name, Daniel, is for Papa Dave Apple.

Ronit and Tony Lechner of Seattle announce the birth of their daughter Sevanna Marie on August 20, 2011, at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle. Sevanna weighed 6 lbs., 10 oz. and measured 19-1/2 inches.
Sevanna’s grandparents are Amir and Gail Ben-Meir of Seattle and Erik and Shannon Skrudland of Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii.

Kyle will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on October 22, 2011, at Temple De Hirsch Sinai in Bellevue.
Kyle is the son of Audrey Rosenfeld and David Israel of Sammamish and the brother of Dylan. His grandparents are Bella Israel of Bellevue, Michael and Linda Rosenfeld of Vancouver, BC, and the late Morris (Sharkey) Israel.
Kyle is a 7th grader at Pacific Cascade Middle School. He enjoys playing basketball and soccer, travel, attending Camp Kalsman, and relaxing with friends and family. For his mitzvah project, Kyle is donating toiletries to Noel House, a shelter for homeless women.

Sarah and Colin Redican of Kaneohe Oahu, Hi., announce the birth of their daughter Evelyn Kohealani on September 15, 2011, at Castle Medical Center in Hailua Oahu. Evelyn weighed 7 lbs., 2 oz. and measured 20-1/2 inches.
Evelyn’s grandparents are Karen Binder of Seattle, Carol and Steve Medwell of Seattle, and Tom and Pat Redican of Hilo, Hi.

Edith Sondland, 88, passed away on September 13, 2011, joining her beloved husband, Harry. Born in Berlin, Germany, Edith came to Seattle with her family after 12 years in Shanghai, China as a German refugee during World War II. The Broadview area was her home for 40 years. Her devotion to her husband and family always came first. After Harry’s death, she moved to Ida Culver/Broadview and then, as her health declined, to the Stratford Maple Leaf. Edith always had a smile on her face and a kind word. She will be missed by her family, friends and all whose lives she touched.
She is survived by daughters Ruth Lerner (Jeff), Marion Gabrlik (Denny), grandchildren Jason, David, Leah, and Ben, and great-granddaughter Alyssa.
Contributions may be donated to the Kline Galland Home and Jewish Family Service.

May 8, 1923–September 30, 2011
Reva Ketzlach Twersky, 88, a Seattle native, passed away peacefully at the close of the Jewish New Year, in the Kline Galland Home. She is survived by son Rabbi David Twersky of Seattle and daughters Judy Twersky of Forest Hills, N.Y. and Marya Twersky of Fair Lawn, N.J. She had six grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren — all of whom she was very proud. She was preceded in death by more than 20 years by the “love of her life,” Meyer Twersky, a communal leader and son of the Talner Rebbe of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Twersky was a life-long member, regular worshipper and active Sisterhood worker at Congregation Bikur Cholim Machzikay Hadath. She was a dedicated parent, volunteer, and PTA president at the Seattle Hebrew Day School (Academy) and was active in the (Women’s) Hebrew Free Loan Society, Mizrachi Women (AMIT), and the Washington State Jewish Historical Society.
Reva was a proud alumnus of the Seattle Talmud Torah, Garfield High School (where she was honored by the Garfield Golden Grads for lifetime achievement), and the University of Washington (from which she earned her MSW and was a founding social worker at the UW School of Family Medicine at University Hospital.)
She loved family and was considered to be the “matriarch” of the Steinberg-Ketzlach-Treiger-Elyn families who were and are pioneers and leaders within Seattle’s Jewish community. She authored a two-volume memoir entitled In the Footsteps of My Grandmother, referring to her grandmother and role-model, Chaya Tsivya (Anna) Steinberg (in whose home Reva was born), who died in 1944.
The family suggests that donations be made to Congregation BCMH, the Seattle Hebrew Academy, or the Northwest Yeshiva High School.

Arnold B. Robbins, a native son who practiced law in Seattle for 46 years, honored and served the Jewish community all of his life, and delighted in coaxing joyful noise from his trumpet, died September 25, after a brief illness. He was 83.
Arny, as he preferred to be called, was the only child of Earl and Sara Robbins, and grew up in the Cherry Street neighborhood of Seattle, then the heart of the Orthodox Jewish community. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1945, and received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Washington, becoming an attorney at age 23. He spent seven years in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves.
He was a partner in the law firm that became Breskin & Robbins for more than 30 years. He appeared before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1974, and served as an officer in the Washington State Bar Association.
He lived in Bellevue for many years with his wife, Esther, whom he married in 1950, and who predeceased him in 2006. He is survived by their children and spouses, daughter Vicki Robbins and son-in-law Rocky Silverman of Seattle; son Seth Robbins and daughter-in-law Mari Robbins, of Bozeman, Mont; and his second wife, Barbara Hurst of Dallas, from whom he was divorced.
Before and after his retirement in 1996, Arny’s involvement in the Jewish community was extensive, including the American Jewish Committee, the Temple De Hirsch Sinai board, and Endless Opportunities. He was a proud participant in projects of the Washington State Jewish Historical Society, and recorded an oral history for the University of Washington, describing the Seattle of his childhood. He loved to study and he loved to travel the world. Plus, he also volunteered at North Seattle Community College for 15 years, as an aid to an ESL teacher.
In addition to his family, Arny leaves his many musical comrades, including fellow members of the Coal Creek Dixieland Jazz Band; the Around the Sound Band; the Bellevue Community Band, and the Sounds of Swing. On the few occasions when he stepped down from the stage, he was a polished ballroom dancer. He spent the last years of his life with his significant other, Sue Mon Wei.
Graveside services were held at Bikur Cholim Cemetery. A memorial service was held at Temple De Hirsch Sinai in Seattle at 10 a.m. on Oct. 11. Donations may be made to Jewish Family Service or Temple De Hirsch Sinai.

When Sarah Pickles and Matthew Feldhammer got engaged in July, they wanted to shout it from the mountaintops. But that’s because they were on a mountaintop. In the Swiss Alps.
They don’t plan to get married for a while — the wedding is planned for spring 2013 — so they have a bit of time, which they need for their studies.
Sarah is currently a doctoral student at the Université de Montréal, where she works at Hopital Notre-Dame researching amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Matthew, a graduate of Northwest Yeshiva High School, is currently a doctoral student researching non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and prostate cancer at the McGill Cancer Center.
Sarah is the daughter of Margaret Pickles and Joseph Nicoli of Ville LaSalle, Quebec. Matthew is the son of Allan and Lynn Feldhammer of Issaquah. The couple currently lives in Montreal.

October 23, 1950–September 19, 2011

Barbara Anne Altose Rosenwald passed peacefully and with dignity, having battled Huntington’s Disease so courageously, with every ounce of her being, for nearly two decades. Born in Seattle, Barbara grew up in Magnolia and was a proud graduate of Queen Anne High School (class of 1968) and the University of Washington (class of 1972). Barbara taught elementary school in the Lake Washington School District for 23 years, being as committed to her students as she was to her loving husband of 40 years, Richard (who Barbara affectionately called Dickie).
Barbara approached each day as a unique gift for living life to its fullest: Summers on Camano Island, Broadway theatre in New York, family, friends, skiing, gourmet dinners, all 162 games of each Seattle Mariners season, Northwest Folklife Festival, Oprah, Grandma’s cinnamon rolls, the changing seasons, ice cream (any flavor) and her beloved spaniels (Spencer, Sam, Joe Cocker and Frankie).
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Alexander and Viola Altose and her in-laws Gilbert and Natalie Rosenwald. She is survived by her husband Richard F. Rosenwald, aunts Margaret Berg and Annette Kaplan, uncle Paul Kaplan, sister Jane E. Sullivan, brother Larry Altose, brothers-in-law James F. Rosenwald and Tom Sullivan, sisters-in-law Vivian, Barbara and Leslie Rosenwald and Anita Altose, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews (and their children).
Barbara’s beautiful smile, genuine sparkle in her eyes and unquestionably the best hugs in town will be remembered forever. Special appreciation to Adi and Chelsea Nov, who brought sunshine, tranquility, love and laughter to Barbara’s final days.
Funeral service was held September 22, 2011 at Arthur Wright Chapel, Seattle. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Jewish Family Service, 1601 16th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122.

May 31, 1913 –July 27, 2011

Rosalind Chertow Sternoff, 98, of Palm Springs, Calif. passed away July 27, 2011 in Palm Springs. She was born May 31, 1913 to David and Eva Chertow in Brooklyn, N.Y. She is survived by her sons Peter H. Siegel and John Patrick Fuller. She was preceded in death by her spouse Arthur Sternoff and her parents David and Eva Chertow. Private services were held. Interment was at Rosemont Park Cemetery in Chicago, Ill. The family suggests that donations be made to Desert AIDS Project, 1695 North Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262.

Felice and Colman Becker of Los Angeles announce the birth of their daughter Jessica Grace on June 29, 2011, in Santa Monica, Calif. Jessica weighed 5 lbs.,
15 oz. and measured 18 inches.
Jessica’s grandparents are Leatrice and Jim Keller of Mercer Island, Nettie Becker of Los Angeles, and the late Howard Becker. Her great-grandparents are the late Howard and Frances Keller, and the late Regina and Isaac Soriano.
Jessica is named after her great uncle Jerry Soriano and all of her maternal great-grandparents.

Emily will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on September 3, 2011, at Temple De Hirsch Sinai in Bellevue.
Emily is the daughter of Nancy and Matt Gordon of Mercer Island and the sister of Josh. Her grandparents are Ed and Jeanne Diner of Denver, Colo., and Hillard and Florence Gordon of Summit, N.J.
Emily will be a 7th grader at Islander Middle School. She enjoys competitive cheer, hanging out with friends and shopping. A portion of Emily’s Bat Mitzvah funds will go to the Academy for Precision Learning, founded by her parents in honor of her brother, Josh.

Valerie will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on September 10, 2011, at Temple De Hirsch Sinai in Bellevue.
Valerie is the daughter of Emmi and Matthew Kearns of Kirkland and the sister of Marty. Her grandparents are Bob and Bunny Rogers of Mercer Island, Alma Kearns of Seattle, and the late Marvin Kearns.
Valerie will be a 7th grader at Rose Hill Junior High. She enjoys singing, drama, playing volleyball and attending Camp Kalsman. For her mitzvah project, she gathered supplies for MEOW Cat Rescue with her Girl Scout troop. She will donate a portion of her gifts to the Seattle Humane Society, where she adopted her own dog and cat.

Ari will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on September 3, 2011, at Congregation Beth Shalom in Seattle. Ari is the son of Robert Levin and Deirdre Glynn Levin of Seattle and brother of Tali. His grandparents are Allan and Beverly Levin of Detroit, the late Elaine Levin, Mildred Glynn of London, Ont., and the late John Joseph Glynn.
Ari will be a 7th grader at University Prep. He enjoys playing Select soccer and the saxophone, and attending Camp Solomon Schechter. Ari’s family invites the community to the kiddush luncheon following services.

Meghan Elizabeth Bright and Joseph Elliot Silver will be married on September 4, 2011, at Court in the Square in Seattle. Rabbi Will Berkovitz will officiate.
Meghan is the daughter of Penny and John Bright of Bainbridge Island. Her grandparents are the late Mary and Howard Morrison and the late John and Hattie Bright. Meghan graduated from Bainbridge Island High School, the University of Washington and the University of Washington Law School. She works as an attorney at Mayer Brown.
Joseph is the son of Beverley and Michael Silver of Bellevue. His grandparents are Johanna Moss of La Jolla, Calif., and the late Malcolm Moss, Esther Silver of Omaha, Neb., and the late Norman Silver. Joseph graduated from Newport High School, the University of Washington and Columbia University Business School. He works as an associate for Imprint Capital.
Meghan and Joseph reside in New York, N.Y.

Sarah Kolodner (nee Saphir) of Philadelphia passed away on Aug. 6, 2011. Wife of Meyer Kolodner. Mother of Janet Kolodner and Michael Klein z”l (Atlanta and Washington, DC), Elliot Kolodner and Elana Dorfman (Haifa, Israel), Stuart Kolodner and Deborah Simonds (Newton, Mass.; formerly Seattle); Sister of Cecile Berman (Phila. and Baltimore); also survived by seven grandchildren. Sarah was a member of Congregations Beth Shalom and Beth El Ner Tamid in Philadelphia. She was a long-time teacher in the Philadelphia School System, was an avid knitter and baker, and served as treasurer for a variety of Jewish organizations. Her greatest joys came from life with her husband and the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren. Contributions may be made to Abramson Hospice (Phila.), the Martins Run Dementia Unit Fund (Media, Pa.), Jewish National Fund, or the charity of your choice.

Isabelle will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on August 27, 2011 at Temple Beth Am in Seattle.
Isabelle is the daughter of Hillary and David Quinn of Woodway and the sister of Adam. Her grandparents are Ernest and Erika Michael of Woodway, the late Martin Siegel and the late Barbara Siegel.
Isabelle is going into 8th grade at Seattle Academy. She likes swimming, dancing and gymnastics. For her mitzvah project, she volunteered with Ginger’s Death Row Dog Rescue, which finds loving homes for abandoned and mistreated dogs.

David celebrated his Bar Mitzvah on August 6, 2011, at Temple Beth Am in Seattle.
David is the son of Nancy and Aaron Lichter of Seattle. His grandparents are Bonnie and Alan Stone of Bellingham, Elayne Lichter of Skokie, Ill., and the late David Lichter.
David will be a 7th grader at Eckstein Middle School. He enjoys aikido, Ultimate Frisbee, clarinet, band, gaming and creating comics with friends. For his mitzvah project he fostered cats and kittens at PAWS.

Jessi will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on August 20, 2011 at Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation on Mercer Island.
Jessi is the daughter of Brenda and Steve Luper of Issaquah and the sister of Nathan. Her grandparents are Carol and Fred Luper of Columbus, Ohio, Larry Norban of Phoenix, Ariz., and the late Dody Norban.
Jessi is entering the 7th grade at Pacific Cascade Middle School. She in involved with volleyball, environmental club and theater. She loves to listen to music, babysit and spend time with friends. Jessi volunteers with PanCAN.org, PurleStrides walks, 4H Builders club, and as a madricha in the HNT kindergarten.

Jessica will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on August 27, 2011, at Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation on Mercer Island.
Jessica is the daughter of Karyn and Joe Barer of Mercer Island. Her grandparents are Carol and Arny Barer of Medina and Susan and Edward Richman of North Bellmore, N.Y.
Jessica will be an 8th grader at Lakeside School in Seattle. She plays lacrosse and also enjoys guitar, baking, and reading. For her mitzvah project, Jessica has been volunteering at Treehouse for foster kids, assisting in the warehouse and store.

Galit will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on August 20, 2011, at Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation on Mercer Island.
Galit is the daughter of Mindy Hara and Sandy Salzberg of Woodinville and the sister of Gavrielle and Geyliah. Her grandparents are Victor and Adrienne Hara of Bellevue.
Galit is entering the 7th grade at the Overlake School. She enjoys soccer, swimming, kayaking, singing, photography, travel and playing Mah Jongg with her Bubbie. A portion of her Bat Mitzvah gifts will go toward cancer research to help the many people in her life who have been affected by the disease.

Susan Zimmerman and Joshua Stewart were married Sunday, October 3, 2010, in the Georgetown Ballroom in Seattle. Judge Anthony Wartnik officiated.
Susan is the daughter of Robert and Rebecca Zimmerman of Bellevue. Joshua is the son of the late Luann Stewart.
Susan is a graduate of Newport High School and the University of Hawai’i–Manoa. She is the sales and catering coordinator for the Hotel Sierra in Redmond and has recently created her own event-coordinating business, I Do.
Joshua is a graduate of Hazen High School and is a manager at R&R Rentals in North Bend. He is the owner of JMS Pressure Washing Services.
They reside in West Seattle with their two dogs.

Evan will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on August 13, 2011, at Temple B’nai Torah in Bellevue.
Evan is the son of Laura and Harry Brown of Seattle and the brother of Zoe Brown. His grandparents are Edythe Misel of Wayzata, Minn., and the late Irving Misel, and Charles Bodenstab of San Juan Island.
Evan is entering the 8th grade at the Jewish Day School. He enjoys soccer, skiing, kiteboarding and waterskiing. For his mitzvah project, he is working with AOK Friends providing food and clothes for the homeless.