Rochelle Caplan, age 76 of Dayton, passed away Aug. 28. Mrs. Caplan was a loyal Elder-Beerman employee for 52 years. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Benjamin and Blanche Caplan. Interment was at Riverview Cemetery. A million thanks to the staff at The Suites at Walnut Creek who have become her family for the last four years.

Stuart A. Enfield, age 81 of Dayton, passed away Aug. 22. Mr. Enfield was a graduate of The University of Arizona. He worked for Dayton Public Schools and volunteered at the Harrison Twp. Sheriff’s Office and Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Enfield is survived by his wife, Lillian Winnegrad; two stepsons, Jim and his wife Jan, and Ken and his wife Lorrie; four grandchildren, Melissa (Taylor) Manns, Emily, McKenzi and Kody Winnegrad; great-grandson Zane Manns, brother George Enfield.

Herman Eugene Miner of Chicago, formerly of Dayton, passed away Sept. 3 at Northwestern Hospital. Mr. Miner served in World War II in the U.S. Army Air Forces. Thereafter, he attended college and was one of the first in his family to graduate. He was employed much of his life as a civil engineer at WPAFB. Mr. Miner is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Jacqueline; son, Martin Miner (Julie Wilson) of Rhode Island; daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa (Steven) Miner Rosner of Cincinnati, Susan Miner and Mark Greenberg of Chicago; grandchildren, Sam Miner, Margo Rosner, Liam Miner, Stephanie Rosner; sister-in-law, Minnette Weiss of Cincinnati; nieces, nephews and great-nephews; and many other loving relatives and friends. He will be missed by all and his memory will be for a blessing and live on forever. Interment was at Beth Abraham Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in Mr. Miner’s memory.

Allan Rinzler, age 74 — noted Dayton real estate developer, philanthropist, civic leader, mentor, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to so many — passed away peacefully Aug. 19, surrounded by his entire family and his loving friends. Born in Atlanta on May 18, 1941, Mr. Rinzler grew up in Columbus, Ga. and then attended Emory and then The Ohio State University, where he met his greatest partner, his wife of 53 years, Brenda. After graduating from Emory Law School and then also becoming a CPA, they settled in Atlanta where he went to work for the Arthur Anderson Company. After the birth of their two sons, Harley and Barrett, they moved to Dayton and began a life that has touched so many. Mr. Rinzler’s presence, wherever he went, whatever he did, was indelible — as is the legacy he leaves behind. A lifelong supporter of Downtown Dayton who continually advocated for the growth and development of its business community, Mr. Rinzler participated in the leadership of many of the city’s institutions through the years. He was an owner of the Talbott Tower, a board member of the Downtown Dayton Partnership, Citizens National Bank, Chapel Electric and at his cherished Wright State University, Mr. Rinzler served as a member of the Presidents Club, a member of the Heritage Foundation, Chairman of the Nutter Center Building Committee and the president of the Board of Trustees. Mr. Rinzler was an active member of the Jewish community of Dayton as well, as a past president of Hillel Academy, a leading contributor to making the Miami Valley Mikvah a reality, and bringing Beth Abraham Synagogue to Sugar Camp. Mr. Rinzler was preceded in death by his father, Harry Rinzler; mother, Florence Rinzler; and his sister, Elaine Forman. Mr. Rinzler is survived by his wife of 53 years, Brenda Schear Rinzler; his sons, Harley and Barrett; his daughters-in-law Alison, Tracee and Karen; his beloved grandsons Baron and Dane; his many nieces and nephews and cousins including his beloved cousins Bobby and Renee Rinzler; and his many friends including his beloved friends Sandy and Bonnie Mendelson. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rinzler Education Fund at Beth Abraham Synagogue or the charity of your choice.

Leonore Rothschild Zusman, age 88, died in Columbus on Aug. 20. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Zusman, of blessed memory. She is survived by her daughters, Marilyn (Stuart) Cole and Francie (Avner) Sina; grandchildren Sara (Ilan) Pearlman, Ely (Talia ) Cole, Rena (Adam) Gardin, Shani, Jenny, Barak and Nadav Sina; and four great-grandchildren, Meital, Nadav, David and Moshe. Mrs. Zusman was born in Reichensachsen, Germany and immigrated to the United States in November 1938 with her parents. Graduating from The Ohio State University in 1949 with a bachelor of science degree in business, Mrs. Zusman and her late husband were the owners of Price Stores, a men’s clothing and formal wear rental store in Downtown Dayton, as well as the owners of many commercial real estate properties in the Dayton area. The Zusmans were also involved in numerous Jewish philanthropic projects in Dayton, Columbus and Israel flourishing today. Mrs. Zusman moved to Columbus 12 years ago to be closer to family. Interment was at the new Beth Jacob Cemetery in Columbus. Donations can be made to the Zusman Hospice at the Wexner Heritage House or Torat Emet Synagogue.

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