Jolan Petrover Deitch

My mother lost her entire immediate family in the Holocaust. She lost her parents, her two brothers, two sisters, two nephews, one niece, her only surviving grandparent at the time and, probably worst of all, her young husband – my father. She was just shy of her 23rd birthday and the mother of a one-week-old infant (me) the last time she saw any of them. I was all she had left. And I felt that intensely for most of our years together. It wasn’t until 18 years ago, when I began a...

My favorite memories of Grandma are when she would come up to visit us, and we would spend so much time together. I remember walking along the bike path behind our house and going to see this mini-chicken farm. We would feed them little scraps of bread... they were so cute. I also remember her telling me stories when we would cuddle up in bed together. She would tell me stories of her childhood, like how she only had a few toys growing up, and how she loved her brothers and sisters... I loved...

I only just learned of the passing of Julie. I first met Julie about 15 years ago. I remember visiting her with Erika in Brentwood and she made a lasting impression in my heart. When we talked, she really listened. And, whenever she spoke, I listened. What a life! What a mind! Everytime we saw one another, there was always such a warm genuine welcome from Julie. Her legacy lives on in her wonderful children and grandchildren. May she rest in peace - but not too much peace - too...

Julie (Jolan) was an example for all of us -- She perservered, and survived, against great odds, as a young woman caught up in the Shoah. We are privileged to have had her in our lives. May her memory be for a blessing.

A woman for whom family was foremost, Mom was the hingepin around which everyone came together as a cohesive whole. She will be sorely missed. May our remembrance of her and her efforts create in us the ability to also cherish family and work to keep alive our connections no matter how scattered we may become. With love always, Debbie

Grandma I know you'll always be watching over me from heaven and I'll always know that you're there for me. I love how you always cared for me and never judged me. I miss you a lot.

Grandma, I miss you so much. I love you forever. Love, Your precious granddaughter Jaci

We knew you as Grandma Julie - what a joy you brought into our lives and the lives of our children with your sweet, special spirit. They tell their children of you today as one of their fondest childhood memories. I'm so grateful for the visit we had together when Al passed on and Vicki and I stayed there for a couple of days. It was another time I cherish. I know that you are good now without your earthly body hindering you; you are with all that you love that went before. Remember we love...