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Sylvia Berkowitz Obituary

Age 84, of St. Paul Passed away Feb. 15, 2011 Loving Mother, Baubie, Sister, Aunt and Friend. Preceded in death by loving husband, Irvin; siblings & spouses, Yordis & Charlie Hirschorn, Jenny & Irving Tenenholtz, Minnie & Louie Taple, Marion & Al Lovick, Florence & Harry Pistner, Sol & Eleanor Dudovitz; brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Vernon & Ann Berkowitz, Esther Golob-Smerkins & Milt Golob, Cyril Berkowitz. Survived by children, Barb & Phil Herman, Dianne & Rich Danov, Mark Berkowitz, Dennis & Judy Berkowitz; grandchildren, Ross & Kim Herman, Cory & Dana Herman, Lisa Herman, Stacy Danov, Justin & Melissa Berkowitz; great-grandchildren, Daniel, Alexis, Tyler, Carly and Aidan Herman; also survived by brother-in-law, Herb Smerkins; sister-in-law, Elaine Berkowitz; many loving nieces and nephews. Special thanks to all of the caring staff at Sholom Home East, Hamline neighborhood. Sylvia was a strong and compassionate woman. She passed away with dignity and grace, just the way she lived her life. She was a wonderful role model and will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Funeral service THURSDAY (TODAY) 1:00 PM, TEMPLE OF AARON SYNAGOGUE, 616 S. Mississippi River Blvd., St. Paul. Memorials preferred to American Heart Association or donor's favorite charity. SHIVA at Temple of Aaron Synagogue, Thurs. & Sat. 7 pm. Hodroff-Epstein 651-698-8311 www.hodroffepstein.com

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Published by Pioneer Press from Feb. 16 to Feb. 17, 2011.

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Peggy Kane

February 18, 2011

My deepest sympathies to all of Sylvia's family; she was a very sweet lady with a wonderful smile.

Andrea & Steve Heifetz

February 17, 2011

Dear Barb & Phil, Dianne & Rich, Mark, Dennis & Judy, We are so very sorry that we could not be with you today. Your Mom was a very special lady with an incredibly strong will to stay with all of you. She will be missed.
All our love,
Andrea & Steve Heifetz

Barb and Cliff Gerstenhaber

February 17, 2011

Dear Barb and family,
We are so sorry that we can not be with you at this very sad time.
We send our sympathy to all of you.
Your mother was a very special person.
Love,

Ron Lovich

February 17, 2011

Mark,
My sympathies go out to you and your entire family.

Wendy Kane

February 17, 2011

Barb, Dianne, Mark, Dennis, and your families: I'm sorry to hear about your mom. My sympathies to you and your families.

Bob Gerber

February 17, 2011

Mark and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God bless and comfort you.

Anne Hoffmann

February 17, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss, she was, and will always remain, in our memories a beautiful lady!

Larry Fern

February 16, 2011

Dennis and family.

May God comfort you during this time. You have our condolences and prayers.

Shalom,

Larry and Julie Fern

February 16, 2011

Heartfelt condolences on the loss of a wonderful woman. I have many fond memories growing up and spending time at the family home.

Fondly,
Harvey & DeeDee (Silverstein) Levitt

February 16, 2011

Peace to the family and friends of
Syliva Berkowitz.

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