LEON ALTSCHULER

LEON ALTSCHULER (Age 97)  
Of Silver Spring, MD, passed away peacefully at his home on September 7, 2015. Born in Philadelphia on January 22, 1918 to Rose and Samuel Altschuler, Leon moved to the Washington, DC area in 1932. He was the devoted husband of Betty Altschuler for 67 years, and the beloved father of Irwin (Leslie) and Steven; grandchildren Aaron (Julie), David (Dora), and Lauren (Eric Ebenstein); great-grandchildren Abby, Jonah, Theodore, Nathan and Rose Altschuler, and Zoe and Jordan Ebenstein. He was predeceased by his sister Mollie (Joseph Ginberg) and survived by his brother Morton (Rayna) and many nieces and nephews. Leon enlisted in the US Army shortly after Pearl Harbor and served five years, most as a master sergeant. He was dedicated to his synagogue and the State of Israel. He was past President of Congregation Temple Israel and long-time Chair of their Israel Bonds committee. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Congregation Har Shalom, 11510 Falls Rd Potomac, MD 20854, at 10:30 a.m., burial to follow at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery 9500 Riggs Rd Adelphi, MD 20783. The family will receive guests at the residence of Irwin and Leslie Altschuler immediately following services. Shiva will also be observed at the Altschuler residence on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings, September 9, 10, and 12, with minyan held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, and 8:30 p.m. on Saturday.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Jewish Social Service Agency of Greater Washington, or to the charity of your choice.