Dorothy Erlach

Dorothy Erlach CHARLOTTESVILLE - Dorothy Erlach died Dec. 17, 2009. She is survived by her daughters, Judy Mirmelstein and her husband Edward of Newport News and Mina Pearlman and her husband, Saul of Charlottesville; as well as one sister, Toby Morewitz, who resides in Newport News. Dorothy will be greatly missed by her grandchildren: Jody Christensen and her husband Buddy and their children, Cole, Blake and Tyler; Jay Mirmelstein; and Shana Pearlman and her husband Dan who reside in England. Dorothy was predeceased by her brothers, Louis Greenspon and Dr. Mandy Greenspon; and her sisters, Lena Silverman, Goldie Nachman, and Selma Harris. Born March 8, 1922, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Minnie and Isaac Greenspon. Dorothy's fine artistic talent and her sense of humor will be sorely missed. A graduate of the Real Estate Institute, Dorothy began this career at the age of 60. She was a certified residential specialist with GSH Real Estate. A past president of the Council of Jewish Women, Dorothy was also a member of ORT, Hadassah, and Rodef Sholom Temple. A truly gifted golfer, Dorothy was a past president of the Kingsmill Ladies Golf Association as well as the Brandon Garden Club in Newport News. Since 2005, Dorothy had been a resident of Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge in Charlottesville. The family wishes to express deep gratitude for the care Dorothy received from both the WCBR Health Care and Catered Living staff, as well as from Hospice of the Piedmont. Dr. Joyce Geilker is especially appreciated for the wonderful support and care she gave to Dorothy. Graveside services will be held at the Jewish Cemetery of the Virginia Peninsula at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21. The family will receive friends at the home of Judy and Edward Mirmelstein following the funeral. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Rodef Sholom Temple, or the charity of your choice. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.