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Helen Leshner Obituary
Helen Rotgerberg Leshner, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2008. She passed away after fighting a long illness and was at home surrounded by family.
She was the only daughter of the late Hyman and Dora Rotgerberg and was born on May 26, 1927 in Paris, France.
Helen met the love of her life, Mischa Leshner, as a guest at The Harmony Country Club in Monticello. She took on an active role in the hotel business until its sale in 1967. Helen was best known in the community as being an outstanding 4th grade teacher at the Rutherford Elementary School in Monticello. After 20 years of teaching, many students would still recognize their favorite teacher, Mrs. Leshner.
Helen is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 62 years, Mischa Leshner; three daughters: Susan Leshner, Jane and Joe Crystal, and Linda Pavlick; five grandchildren: Richard & his new bride, Rebecca Leshner, Robyn, Lauren & Jesse Pavlick, and Vikki Crystal. Also surviving is a brother-in-law, Jack Leshner & family.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 25, at 1 p.m. at the Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home, 388 Broadway in Monticello. Burial will follow at the Temple Sholom Cemetery on Southwoods Road in Monticello.
The family kindly asks that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc., 800 Stony Brook Ct., Newburgh, NY 12550. The family will forever be thankful for the help and support Hospice provided during the last months of Helen's life.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home. For further information or to send condolences, please visit www.josephngarlickfuneralhome.com or call 845-794-7474.
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Memories and Condolences
for Helen Leshner
Murray Gitlin
September 30, 2008
Dear Misha, Susan, Jane, and Linda
Our condolences upon the passing of Helen.
May your memories bring you comfort.
With deepest sympathy,
Murray & Gert Gitlin and Jeffrey
Boynton Beach, Florida
Jerry & Belle Rosenberg
September 28, 2008
words are not adequate to describe this lovely lady.Her beauty and enthusiasm made her standout in a crowd.She was our very good friend for 62 years and she will not be forgotten.
Irv Baum
September 28, 2008
My condolences to you Misha. Those people whose paths crossed with Helen's are among the most fortunate. May you and your family continue to receive strength from the memories of 62 happy and courageous years.
Richard Rubin
September 27, 2008
Mischa, Susan Jane and and Linda-
My condolences on the passing of your wife and mother. It is hard to believe that so many years have gone by since I worked at the hospital, and we were in high school.
May your memories comfort you.
Richard Rubin
Lynn Terwilliger
September 26, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dave Sanborn
September 25, 2008
My deepest condolences to the Leshners.
Whenever Rich and I visited Monticello, Helen and Misch always made me feel like part of the family. She will be missed.
FRED Madeo
September 25, 2008
I remember Helen's laughter, her bright blue eyes, and her warmth. My condolences to Mischa and the entire family, but how fortunate you all were to have had her!
Kay Kelly Bogdan
September 25, 2008
The vivacious lady with the smile
that could light up a room and inspired and lighted the lives of many
of her students as well as her friends
and acquaintances--that is my fond
memory of Helen--my heart hurts
for you--with deepest sympathy
Beverly O'Hearn-Dill
September 25, 2008
Mischa and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your loving wife, Helen whom I got to know through you while working at the hospital. Your entire family is a blessing to all who know them. Mischa, you are and have been loved by all who had the privilage of working with and knowing you. Please know my heartfelt sympathy goes to you, your lovely daughters, grandchildren and extended family.
Jeff & Miriam Herzog
September 25, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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