Obituary: Doris Shaffer

Doris Freed Shaffer, 80, of Manhattan and Goose Pond, MA, died from cancer peacefully at her home on June 2, 2009. She and her husband Donald had lived in Great Neck for almost four decades before retiring to New York City. Their three sons were raised in Great Neck and were graduated from the North High School.

Obituary; Esther Hoffmire Fontanella

Esther Hoffmire Fontanella

Esther Hoffmire Fontanella passed away peacefully at home in Sterling House of Ithaca on May 20, 2009, at the age of 89. Born Feb. 9, 1920 in Perry City, NY, Esther was the daughter of the late Owen H. and Catharine (Reynolds) Hoffmire. She grew up on the Hoffmire dairy farm, a place she loved and returned to many times during her life.

Obituary: Harriet Schiff

Harriet Schiff

Longtime Temple Israel of Great Neck Executive Director Harriet Schiff – who began her career with the congregation almost 29 years ago as a receptionist and rose to become its chief administrator - died on May 9, 2009 after a lengthy illness.

A funeral service was held at Temple Israel the following day. It began with a procession of clergy, past presidents and members of the board of trustees as well as family members. Rabbis Howard Stecker and Seth Adelson officiated, along with Cantor Raphael Frieder. Speakers included former Associate Rabbi Marim D. Charry, First Vice President Dr. Michael Ziegelbaum, Past President Steven Markowitz and family members. “I must say that she was like a mother to many, including her nieces and nephews, members of the synagogue, and certainly the women who worked with her in the office,” Rabbi Stecker told the mourners. “She served her extended family at Temple Israel with loyalty and love. She inspires us to live with strength, as she did. We will always be grateful to her for her friendship and her dedication.”

Obituary: Joan E. Glance

Joan E. Glance

Joan E. Glance, age 64, beloved daughter of the late Dr. Harry and Helen Feldman, sister of the late Steven Feldman, cherished wife of the late Howard Glance, adored sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt and loving and devoted companion of Howard Gottlieb, died May 16, 2009 after a valiant struggle with non-smoker’s lung cancer. She was a gifted teacher who worked tirelessly for 35 years in early childhood education. She will be missed by her relatives, many lifetime friends and Mt. Sinai support group. Graveside service held May 17.

Obituary: Dr. Irving V. Glick

Dr. Irving V. Glick

Irving V. Glick, M.D., 92, a visionary orthopedic surgeon who was best known for developing broad medical oversight of tennis throughout the world, died onApril 17, 2009 at his home in Great Neck. The cause was from complications of a prolonged illness, his wife, Tommie, said.