Robert M. “Bruce” Mandel, Dec. 22, 1926-June 23, 2014, died at Tidewell Hospice of Sarasota, Fla. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara Brooks Mandel; daughters Jill Secrest Mandel (Steve Hines), Melissa Mandel Codespoti (J. Scott Codespoti), Alyssa Mandel (Brian Gomien); grandsons Ari and Eli Codespoti and Martin and Rory Gomien; and sister Sylvia Mandel Linsker. Mr. Mandel and his wife were the owners of Brass Carousel, a gift shop in Centerville, for more than a decade. A private ceremony was held at the National Cemetery in Sarasota to be followed by a memorial for friends and family in December to celebrate his remarkable life, one which included an abiding love for jazz, a healthy respect for the restorative power of a dry gin martini, an elegant game of golf, and an ability to deliver a properly timed punchline in a well-told joke. Loved ones are requested to start thinking of “Bruce stories” in preparation for the winter memorial. The family asks that donations be made to Tidewell Hospice, All Faiths Food Bank and the Jewish Federation of Sarasota.

Robert A. Weisman, age 77, of Bellbrook, passed away July 2 at his residence. Dr. Weisman was a retired biochemistry professor and administrator at Wright State University and a member of Beth Jacob Synagogue. He was passionate about his family, classical music and doing good deeds. For 22 years he was a classical music disc jockey at WDPR radio. He was known for his love of good wine and great sense of humor. Dr. Weisman is survived by his wife of 23 years, Beverly Guterman; children and their spouses, Michael and Heidi Weisman of Cincinnati, Harris and Rena Weisman of Scottsdale, Ariz., Susan Weisman and Patrick Callihan of Lebanon, Hal and Leisha Guterman of St. Louis, Seth Guterman of Chicago; sister, Bette Jean Weisman of St. Louis; grandchildren, Alyssa, Baylee, Eden, Sarah, Chana, Moshe, Miriam, Esther, Dovid and Riley Weisman; Aiden Callihan, Hannah, Evan, Sarit, Nadav, and Matai Guterman; and many other relatives and friends. Interment was at Beth Jacob Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the organization of your choice in Dr. Weisman’s memory.

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