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Ella Mirman
Dec. 10, 2025
Ella Mirman (née Rozenker), age 79, passed away on December 10, 2025, in Aventura, Florida. Born on March 7, 1946, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Ella’s life took her across continents and through decades of deep friendships and cherished time with her family. She was stylish, elegant, social, and...
Merle Jane Mazzarino
Dec. 08, 2025
Merle Jane Mazzarino, 72, of Pompano Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully in her home on December 8th, 2025. Born in Hollywood, Florida, on September 7th, 1953. Merle graduated from South Broward High School, followed by the University of Florida, and received a Master’s Degree in Special...
Howard Gary Cohen
Dec. 08, 2025
Mr. Howard Gary “Poppi” Cohen, age 80, sadly passed away on December 8, 2025 from complications with Parkinson’s disease. Born on June 30, 1945 at Maimonides Hospital in Brooklyn, he was the second son of Joseph and Lillian Cohen. Howard spent his early years in the areas of Midwood where he was...
Steven Kessler
Dec. 07, 2025
Steven "Pops" Kessler, 80, born February 8, 1945, passed away on December 7, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, resilience, and deep love for the people and places that shaped his life. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, Steven carried with him strong work ethic and determination. A...
Arline Rosen
Dec. 06, 2025
Arline Rosen was born on October 9, 1946, in New York, NY, and passed away on December 6, 2025, in Pembroke Pines, FL at the age of 79. She is survived by her son Joshua (Nicole) Rosen; grandsons Benjamin Rosen and Jacob Rosen; and her niece Heather Ross. A memorial service to honor Arline will...
Ricardo Wodnicki
Dec. 05, 2025
Ricardo Wodnicki, 68 of Miami, Florida passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025. Beloved husband of Susan Wodnicki, loving father of Michael Wodnicki & Daniel Wodnicki, dear brother of Ruth Wodnicki. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Lakeside...
Bruce Melceras
Dec. 04, 2025
Bruce Melceras, born in Cuba and a longtime resident of Miami Beach, FL, passed away on December 4, 2025, at the age of 77. Coming to the United States as a teenager, Bruce worked tirelessly to build a successful career in the clothing business and was devoted to his family, his Jewish faith, and...
Gloria Wishneff
Dec. 03, 2025
Gloria Wishneff, 100, of Miramar, Florida and formerly of Pembroke Pines, Florida passed away December 3, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Robert Wishneff, loving daughter of Karen Wagner, Albert Wishneff and Edward Wishneff, cherished grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 6.
Francine Littman
Dec. 03, 2025
Francine Littman, 78, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025. She was a devoted daughter of the late Mavis and Irving Littman. Francine was born and raised in New Brunswick, NJ. After graduating from the University of Miami she resided in Aventura, FL. She was a beloved fifth grade teacher....
Joel D. Baumgarten
Dec. 03, 2025
Joel David Baumgarten, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025 in Weston Florida. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Barbara Leinwand Baumgarten, his daughters Deborah Baumgarten (EJ Sadler) and Sharon Birnbaum (Steven Birnbaum), grandchildren Jillian Seigel (Garett) and Matthew Birnbaum,...
Muriel Gloria "Mickey" Levitt
Dec. 02, 2025
Muriel Levitt, affectionately known as Mickey, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, in Coconut Creek, Florida. She was born on December 4, 1931, in Brooklyn, New York, to Benjamin and Dorothy Ledwitz, and grew up alongside her brothers Frank, Martin, and Paul. At the age of 18, Mickey met...
Elizabeth Ann Leviton
Dec. 01, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Leviton, 65 of Hallandale Beach, Florida passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025. Beloved daughter, stepdaughter, sister, cousin and friend. Rest in peace. Services are Private. Arrangements by Levitt-Weinstein Blasberg-Rubin-Zilbert Memorial Chapel (305) 932-2700.