Ethel Silverman Hellerman

FUNERAL HOME

Herman Meyer & Son, Inc.

1338 Ellison Avenue

Louisville, Kentucky

Ethel Hellerman Obituary

HELLERMAN, ETHEL SILVERMAN, in her 100th year, passed peacefully Sunday, July 13, 2008, at her home at Jefferson Place, where she has been a resident for seven years. Born on September 28, 1908, she served the community in many capacities. Mrs. Hellerman was a 6000 Hour volunteer at Jewish Hospital, a former board member of Four Courts Senior Center, a member of Hadassah, National Council of Jewish WomenLouisville Section and Congregation Adath Jeshurun. She was a partner in the family owned business, Silverman's Department Store and a former resident of Highland Park. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mac; her sisters, Ruth Slung (Charlie) and Myldred Bolter (Jack); her brother, William Silverman (Mary); nephews, Harold Silverman and Sher Bolter; and dearest friend, Ale Bornstein. She is survived by her niece, Winnie Sell (Charlie); nephews, Marvin Slung (Lois) and Dan Silverman (Dayle); great-nieces, Missy Allen (Jim), Stacey Ranzie (Arthur), Hally Corrao (Ken), Amy Soule (Jeremy) and Dr. Kelly Butler (Warren); great-nephews, Dr. Hilton Slung and Larry Slung (Kathy); and nine great-great-nieces and nephews. Many contributed to her happiness and well being, especially Dr. Michael Needleman, The Hellermans, the Henrys, the Bornsteins, Doris and Kim Klein and her dearest friend, Bernice Blum. Especially appreciated are her Jefferson Place and Hospice caregivers and friends. She has so many who counted her as family that all can't be mentioned, but you know how special you were to her and she to you. She was a blessing in our lives! Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at Herman Meyer & Son, 1338 Ellison Avenue, with family visitation beginning 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Adath Jeshurun Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to either Hosparus, 3532 Ephraim McDowell Drive, Louisville, KY, 40205 or to Jewish Family and Vocational Service, 3587 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY, 40205.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Jul. 15, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Ethel Hellerman

9 Entries

Natasha Bannan

August 7, 2008

My most beloved Aunt Ethel - you were the rock in so many ways for our at-times fragile family. You unflinchingly gave me such unconditional support in all I wanted to accomplish and experience in life. You had a spirit that kept you decades younger than you were and one that was strong enough to deal with both my brother and I! I have always thought of you over the years and you have shaped me with your eternal kindness, humor, spunk and support. I will be eternally grateful to you for more than you know. Love you...

Martine Henry

August 7, 2008

We have the fondest memories of "our" dear Aunt Ethel. Ethel was my mother-in-law Edith Henry's aunt by marriage, but all of us extended relatives considered her to be "our" aunt. I began visiting Ethel 3 or 4 times a year in 1990 when I was traveling to New Albany, IN for business. We developed a wonderful friendship and I cherished the time I spent with her. She was always quick with a story, a compliment, as well as some wise words. I saw her last in person about 6 years ago but until recently kept in touch by phone and letter. I know that Ethel loved her family and always felt blessed by the love her family showed her. I will miss her dearly, but I know that Ethel will be a wonderful addition to heaven.

Taube Ponce

August 7, 2008

Dearest Aunt Ethel, you were my great aunt and my memories of you go back over 50 years. You were a fairy godmother to so many people - family, friends, strangers - and you offered not only material gifts but unconditional love - the greatest gift of all. My family and I - in Georgia, New York, Michigan and California - will miss you and remember you forever.

Sandra Casabella-Weber

July 25, 2008

Dearest Ethel, your family met so much to mine. I remember once when I was visiting my Grandparents, Gus and Ada Liebert, you stopped by and brought my brother, Raymond Allen, and me a ball to play with. My Grandmother, Ada Mae Liebert, always considered you one of her best friends. I will always remember your warm smile and your kind heart. Love and sympathy to all of your family.

Mable Shilling-Jaloudi

July 19, 2008

Ethel,
You where a wonderful person,you have blessed so many lives and I am one of them.You where a great influence in my life, and I will miss you dearly .I love you and always will hold you close to my heart.I know you are in great hands.

Charles Liebert

July 16, 2008

Hello from Buddy Liebert of Highland Park who went to school at St. Leo"S. I passed SILVERMANS every day going to school from Adair street. Mac and Ethel fitted me with shoes for many years until I join the Navy . I was amazed at all the long hours they worked as did her Mother and Father.She will always be in a lot of people hearts. Will see you in heaven..Bud and Carlene from San Diego

Vickey Autry

July 16, 2008

I remember shopping at Silverman's when I was a child and as an adult. Miss Ethel was always there to help, she introduced me to the wonderful world of Hushpuppies, they would not wear out no matter how hard I tried. I'm 57 yrs old and that is one of my fondest memories from childhood. We always knew when we went to Silvermans we were getting something nice. May God Bless and Keep you all in His Loving Care in your time of need.

Valerie Bischoff

July 15, 2008

Ethel was very special to me! Ethel took care of me when I was a little girl and she loved me so very much! I would always go over to her house when she lived in Highland Park and she would bath me,feed me and love and nuture me. Ethel and Mac were like my mom and dad when I was only five years old. I loved spending time with the two of them. I also remember Aunt Rae her sister, she would never forget my birthdays and Christmas. I will always remember the very special person that Ethel was and I will keep her very close to my heart. I loved her very much !! Ethel took such good care of me at such a very young age and I will always keep those memories close to my heart!

I will never forget you Ethel and I loved you very much!

With Deepest Sympathy,
Valerie Bischoff

Amanda Miracle (Garmon)

July 15, 2008

We loved you very much....

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