Shirley Posner Obituary

POSNER , Shirley On Friday, March 9, 2007, SHIRLEY POSNER (nee Smelkinson) age 83. She was the beloved wife of the late Leroy A. Posner; deeply cherished and loved mother of Gloria and Aaron Asrael, Sandra and Stanley Neuhauser, Merna and John Galassi, Pamela Joy Posner, Ronald Posner, Wendi Posner Grosshandler and Steven Grosshandler, Terry J. Posner Seidel and Gene Seidel,

Gary S., and Joanie Posner, Lea Posner, and the late Neil M. Posner; loving grandma to Jill and Jeff Borten, Mitchell and Stacey Neuhauser, Angela B. Neuhauser-Sullivan and Kevin Sullivan, Jennifer Galassi, Karen and Jose' Ferrer, Shannon and Julie Posner, Brenden, Zachary, Jeremy and Andrew Seidel, Neil Samuel and Alec Posner, and the late Kevin Neuhauser; and great-grandma to Hannah and Joey Neuhauser, Haile Neuhauser, Jordan Antonio Ferrer, and Logan and Lindsay Posner. Shirley Posner was the beloved daughter of the late Benjamin and Betty Smelkinson (nee Goldstein) and sister of the late Alvin and Richard Smelkinson. She is also survived by three sisters-in-law, Miriam (Wachter) Smelkinson, Barbara (Caplan) Smelkinson and Carolyn (Engelman) Posner and an extended circle of nieces, nephews, cousins and very dear friends.
Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS. INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road at Mt. Wilson Lane on Sunday, March 11 2007, at 1 P.M. Interment Har Sinai Congregation Cemetery-Garrison Forest Road. Please omit flowers, contributions in memory of Shirley Posner may be directed to Union Memorial Hospital Foundation-Cardiac Care, 201 E. University Parkway, Baltimore, MD, (21218). In mourning at (Fields of Stevenson) 1 Moonspun Court, (21208) 11

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Mar. 10, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Posner

8 Entries

Wendi Posner Grosshandler

December 31, 2007

Dear Mom,
It's so hard to think of New
Years approaching and you not around. It pains me to even think of this and know "it" is the reality. This week we would have been planning for our annual New Year's Eve family get-together for whoever would stop by. We would organize what snacks and foods would fill the living room table that we would all enjoy together. There would always be M$Ms, herring for good luck, knishes, dips and often Chinese food, too.
All your kids contributed to the family gala. You and I would be thinking what sparkly garment you should wear to light up the night. Everyone would stop by at some point at the "ranch" or call in at midnite(no matter where they were}.
You were often answering three phone lines at once and passing phones to different family members.
We would all watch the ball come down on TV (sometimes with Dick Clark... I even remember Guy Lombardo). Then we would all do the countdown and cheer as we toasted with our Martinelli's sparkling cider.The grandkids would often toss balloons and make signs to adorn the walls. And photos would be snapped up constantly, and movies. Thank G-d for those treasures.
Mommy, I miss your calming voice, the comforting touch of your hands, your smile, your sighs of exhaustion and your cut-off sign that meant you were filled up to your neck. No one will ever fill that void, nor do I want them to...because you were so special to me.
At the end of New Year's Eve night/morning, you were so exhausted you could hardly talk and you would go straight up to your bed and get tucked in. You would stay in bed all of New Year's Day to recover from all the excitement, but look forward to the year ahead.
Mom, I don't know how I'll get through New Years this year... but I'll try my hardest. Steve and I talk about you often and keep all the memories alive. We will think of all our great and entertaining New Year's memories that you left us. Remember, as always I'll love you forever and you will NEVER be forgotten by me.
Mom... Happy New Year
and I hope you are
in PEACE!
Your seventh child
with love,
Wendi

Wendi Grosshandler

April 20, 2007

Dear Mom,
At midnight, we would always call each other on our birthdays. I miss you so much it hurts. I think of you often and so many things bring you to mind. I will try to continue to celebrate your life daily. I will perpetuate your good morals, your acceptance of all, your zest for everything in life and your untiring love for family and friends. I'll try not to forget what you would tell me "Wendi, don't sweat the small stuff". I'm so glad I was with you in the end.
Mommy, Happy Birthday! I thank G-d for all my WONDERFUL memories of you! I'll love you forever!
Love always,
Wendi

Lauren Cohen

March 15, 2007

Dear Gloria, Sandi, Merna, Pam, Ronnie, Wendi, Terry, Gary, Lea, & all of their spouses & family,
I know I already made an entry, but I have to add something. I've never seen a shiva house run so smoothly! EVERYONE got along so well; no disagreements, and so much love!! I know your Mother was with you, and I know that you made her proud!! I know you will continue to do so, and thank G-D you have a fantastic support system. I'm honored that you are my friends!!
Love,
Lauren

Lauren Cohen

March 13, 2007

If you don't know "a Posner", you didn't grow up in Pikesville.
Once upon a time Shirley married Leroy and in the years to come they gave the world NINE gifts. There are names for the gifts they gave the world...Gloria, Sandy, Merna, Pam, Neil, Ronnie, Wendi, Terri, and Gary. Shirley Posner was a smart, kind, loving, caring, thoughtful, giving, and strong person.
For years, every summer, "the girls" would all go to "The Posner Ranch" to lay out in the sun to get our tans started. Shirley welcomed everyone, but always shouted out the door "Don't stay out too long, you'll get burned!!". I NEVER listened AND I ALWAYS got burned...like a lobster!!
When I saw Joanie at "Sol's" she looked at me and said..."ah, another Posner"! Through that, it is clear to see, Shirley Posner has set an example to all of her family...& generations to come.
All My Love,
Lauren

Laurie Feldman

March 12, 2007

Dear Wendi and Family,
I am truely sorry for your loss. Your mom was a very special woman.

David Kramer

March 11, 2007

DEAR GLORIA AND MIRNA, WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS; WE JUST LOST OUR MOM AS WELL AND GRIEVE WITH YOU AND YOU FAMILY.
LOOKING FOR BETTER DAYS TO COME,
DAVID & NATHAN KRAMER

Diane Rudolph (Becker)

March 10, 2007

To the Posner Family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Your mom was one of a kind, and will be missed. Even though I have not seen her in such a while, there will always be a special place for her in my heart. I will never forget the days when your home was my second home, and I was treated as one of the Posner clan. Your mom chauffered us to the malls, and took us to pick up Chinese.What great memories! She was so kind, caring, and thoughtful. It was not long ago she called me on the phone during the election and wanted my advice. I know there are enough of all of you to help get you through this sad day. My heart felt sympathy to all you.
Love,
Warren, Diane & Ryan Becker

Gail Sherman

March 10, 2007

Dear Mrs.P,
Thank you for the wonderful memories at The Posner Ranch.You were the truest essence of what a mother should be.Your love,support,kindness,wisdom and devotion threaded your precious pearls which were your children,grandchildren,and great grandchildren.You will always be missed and never forgotten.May your memory always sustain all those that loved you.
All Our Love,
Gail, Eddie,and Richard

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