Rosalie Rosenzwog

Rosalie Rosenzwog (née Cummins), a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of the Baltimore community, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, in Baltimore, Maryland. She was 97 years old.

Rosalie was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years, Ira Rosenzwog, with whom she shared an extraordinary marriage built on love, mutual respect, and shared adventure. After Ira's passing, she found companionship and joy with Arnold Fleischmann, who also predeceased her. She was also preceded in death by her brother Harvey Cummins. She is survived by her three children: Janet Rosenzwog (Jim Weir), Stuart Rosenzwog (Nina Rosenzwog), and Sherrie Ehrlich (Clifford Ehrlich). Her legacy continues through her grandchildren: Rebecca Freiman (Daniel Freiman), Heather Ehrlich, Alex Rosenzwog, and Stephen Knable (Talya Knable), as well as four great-grandchildren who brought immense joy to her later years. Rosalie also embraced an extended family that included stepchildren and step-grandchildren, including Alan Fleischmann (Dafna Tapiero) and Laura Julia and Talia Fleischmann.

Born on April 22, 1928, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Nathan and Lena Cummins, Rosalie spent her life deeply rooted in the city she loved. Her long and vibrant life was marked by an unwavering dedication to family, community service, and a passion for living fully and generously.

Rosalie was a remarkable woman-refined, tasteful, kind, and deeply compassionate. She lived with grace and quiet strength, always diplomatic and dignified, yet strongly independent and entirely her own person. She was a woman of many talents and passions: a phenomenal cook who delighted in sharing her love of food and wine; an avid traveler who explored the world with curiosity and joy; and a lover of the arts who frequently attended the theater and symphony. With Ira and then Arnold, she traveled widely, creating many cherished memories.

Active throughout her life, Rosalie enjoyed golf and tennis in her younger years and later became an enthusiastic bridge and mah jong player, relishing both the challenge and the camaraderie. Beyond her personal pursuits, she was deeply committed to serving others. She played an active leadership role in the Women's Division of The Associated Jewish Charities. She and Ira were devoted supporters of the Israel Tennis Centers and the Epilepsy Association of Maryland, reflecting their shared love for philanthropy and community. She then established the Ira Rosenzwog Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Epilepsy Foundation in honor of her late husband.

Rosalie's warmth, generosity, and ability to make everyone feel welcome made her beloved by all who knew her. Her home was always filled with laughter, great food, thoughtful conversation-and above all-love. She lived life on her own terms, with elegance, intelligence, and heart.

May Rosalie's memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved her.

Services at Sol Levinson's Chapel, 8900 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208, on Sunday, October 19th, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The family will not be receiving guests prior to the service. Interment will take place at Arlington Chizuk Amuno Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to the Ira Rosenzwog Memorial Scholarship Fund, 3540 Crain Highway, Suite 675, Bowie, MD 20716 or the charity of your choice. Please check back for updated shiva information.