Shirley R. Abromowitz, age 87 of Miami, formerly of Dayton, passed away Feb. 11 at her residence. Mrs. Abromowitz was a buyer for Elder-Beerman, retiring after 26 years of service, a member of Beth Jacob Congregation, past president of its sisterhood, a member of Hadassah and a former volunteer at the Dayton Art Institute. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, Leonard S.; parents, Harry and Sarah Rosenberg; and sisters, Hanna Rosenberg and Nettie Bleiberg. Mrs. Abromowitz is survived by her sister, Lillian Fisher; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Interment was at Beth Jacob Cemetery.

Barbara B. Levine, age 85 of Centerville, passed away Feb. 7. Mrs. Levine was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Edward Levine. She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey Levine and Kathy Anderson, Scott (Daina) Levine, two granddaughters, Jenna and Catie Levine, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

William Greenblatt, age 99 of Dayton, passed away Feb. 14. Mr. Greenblatt had a long career as a certified public accountant. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sophie, four brothers and one sister. He is survived by his daughter, Marcia, and several nieces and nephews. Interment was at Beth Jacob Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Beth Jacob Congregation or the charity of your choice.

Joan Miriam Samuels, born Oct. 6, 1927 and died Feb. 10 in Dayton. Mrs. Samuels died from complications of Parkinson’s disease. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Joseph and Lena Samuels, brother, Martin (Jeanette) Samuels, and sister Louise (Henry) Steeber. She is survived by nephew, Dr. Joel Samuels of San Francisco, niece, Paula Samuels of Baton Rouge, and nephew, James Steeber of New York. Thank-you to the wonderful nurses and staff at Englewood Manor Nursing Home, nurses from Optum Hospice and Hyla and Marci. Interment was at Riverview Cemetery.

Philip L. Stein, age 97, passed away Dec. 28. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, Mr. Stein was the devoted husband of Louise Stein, beloved brother of Evelyn Maybruck, loving son of the late Louis and Anita Stein, dear friend of caretaker Doris Noe. Mr. Stein was a graduate of Swarthmore College and a resident of Dayton and Singer Island, Fla. Memorial contributions to the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated.

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