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Sara Levy and Yishai Levy

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Sara Levy Obituary

Levy Sara Levy, age 10, and Yishai Levy, age 11, died on June 11, 2014 in Yashresh, Israel. Sara and Yishai lived in Columbus Ohio, with their loving Mother, Karen Cowgill- Levy. Sara just completed her 4th grade studies at Columbus Torah Academy. Yishai also attended Columbus Torah Academy and just completed the 5th grade. The children were born in Israel and immigrated to the United States in 2011. They were good students. Yishai and Sara were open, outgoing and positive children who often seemed wiser than their years. They loved playing games. Yishai was a great basketball player and Sara loved to dance, she also enjoyed all sorts of crafting and the arts. The children are survived by their mother, Karen Levy, Columbus, OH; their maternal grandparents, David and Tammi Cowgill, Cumberland, MD; their maternal great grandmother Mary Lewis, Oakland, MD; their maternal uncle and aunt, Jeremy and Amanda Cowgill, Lees Summit, MO; and countless other aunts, uncles, and cousins. All will miss them dearly. The family wishes to thank the greater Columbus Jewish Community for all their support during this difficult time. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18, at CONGREGATION BETH JACOB, 1223 College Ave. with Rabbi Avi Goldstein and Cantor Jeffrey Siegel officiating. Burial will follow at New Beth Jacob Cemetery. Shiva will be observed immediately following the service at the JCC of Columbus. The traditional meal of consolation will be served at the JCC to friends and family immediately upon their return from the cemetery. Shiva will be observed from Wednesday evening June 18 through Tuesday morning June 24. All tefillot will be held at JFS. Shachris is 7 a.m. MIncha/ Maariv is 7 p.m. Throughout the day Karen will be accepting visitors at her home, from 5:30-9 p.m. she will be accepting visitors at JFS. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Jewish Federation of Columbus - Levy Family Fund. Online guestbook at www.epsteinmemorial.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jun. 16 to Jun. 17, 2014.

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Sara Estep

June 10, 2025

Will always remember these beautiful, smiling angels

Sara Estep

June 10, 2024

I'm so glad I was blessed knowing you both. I'll never forget your beautiful smiles and golden hearts. Love Always, Sara Estep. Muah

Sara Estep

June 10, 2023

Beautiful children They will always have a special place in my heart

Nancy PAUGH

September 27, 2014

THINKING OF YOU may God be with you love nanc

Amanda Stewart

June 22, 2014

Karen we are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers have been set and more are coming. Take Care of yourself my Friend.

Edith

June 20, 2014

Karen, I am so very sorry. My heart is going out to you. You and the kids have been in my thoughts all these years and I am heart broken. Sending you my love and wish you the strength to go through this.

Felicia G

June 18, 2014

My prayers and thoughts are with you. May God comfort you.

Felicia G

June 18, 2014

Praying for you and your family Karen.

Carole Simmons

June 18, 2014

Carole.

Rodney M

June 18, 2014

Karen, so sorry for you loss and know that they are in a better place, no words can express the pain, may you stay strong and continue to have faith..

June 18, 2014

Karen,
So very sorry for the loss of your precious children. May god bless you and comfort you.
Sandy Wright-Long

Lori Hillard-Gwinner

June 18, 2014

Karen, my condolences on your loss.You and your family will be in my prayers. May you be surrounded by love and faith.

Your old school friend
Lori Hillard Gwinner

David &Carol Lantz

June 18, 2014

Karen our hearts break for your loss. Praying for comfort from God for you, Tammy and Dave to help you thru this time of morning.

Uncle Steve,Aunt Debbie,Stephanie and Corey Cowgill

June 18, 2014

Karen,we are so sorry for your loss. We are heartbroken. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ruchie Bartuv

June 18, 2014

I can't find the words to express my deepest condolences for this unimaginable loss.May you find strength in the memory of them and in the fact that so very many people are thinking of you and praying for you and wishing we could do more.You're always in my thoughts

Sara Estep

June 18, 2014

Sara and Yishai,

When I met you, I didn't then know how important you'd become in my life. You brought happiness to me from your sunshine. What bright, loving souls you are- Beautiful and wise beyond your years. You would never guess that you'd experienced any of life's challenges from your contagious positivity. Thank-you both for teaching me to always take time to smile. You have been a blessing. I wish I had known you longer. I love you both very much, and will miss you. Until we meet again, my sweet friends.
Karen,

May your heart find comfort knowing that your babes touched the lives of many, and have been a light to the world. I know they must be helping the angels smile now. Love you.

Pam Shaffer

June 18, 2014

Sending prayers , May God give you comfort , peace , and may he wrap his loving arms around you .. Much love and support Karen ...

Terrie Steffens

June 17, 2014

Our prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you and give you strength. With love.

Sherry Hauser

June 17, 2014

Sending prayers from Oakland, Md

Kennyatta Pridemore

June 17, 2014

You are gone too soon and may the angels be with you showing you all the wonders to behold.
You were new friends and I'm sorry I didn't get more time to spend with you.

Susie Hardesty

June 17, 2014

So sorry for the loss of your precious, beautiful children.
They blessed my heart whenever I was around them.
I will never forget them.

Trisha West

June 17, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Karen! Yishai and Sara will always have a special place in our hearts!

Madeline

June 17, 2014

although we have never met,please accept my heartfelt sympathy

Jean Allen

June 17, 2014

I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious children,Sara and Yisha.

May God bless you and grant you comfort and peace.

Sheila Dove Bittinger

June 17, 2014

So very sorry for your loss. Just know that you have a lot of family that are out there for you at any time. Sending you much love.

Gary and Amy Brenders

June 17, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your grief. Yishai and Sara were wonderful children and we loved spending time with y'all when we would visit Ellen and George.

sharing my flowers my children got me

nancy paugh

June 17, 2014

my heart is breaking for all of you /May God be with you all.love you

Trisha Smith

June 17, 2014

Mrs Levy and Family - We have never met but please know I am holding you and your little ones in my prayers and in my heart. I will remember them and you as I go to Mass this weekend. I will ask God to somehow give you strength to feel the love and support of your family and those around you. My heart breaks for you ... my prayers will surround you. God bless you.

Wayne & Tabitha (Lewis) Moyer

June 17, 2014

Sorry for your lose. You are in our prays

Jill Spencer

June 17, 2014

May you rest in peace. I didn't need to know you to know how wonderful you both are because I know your Uncle and grandparents

Mary Ann Ward

June 17, 2014

Dear Mrs. Levy and Family: We, the parents in Compassionate Friends send you our heartfelt condolences, we know that you are heartbroken by this terrible loss. Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. In Columbus, we meet monthly to support each other in our grief and love of our children. Our meetings are from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us; we will welcome you with open arms and love into this wonderful group of parents who share your grief.
~
The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, OH Chapter
(614)882-8986

Elaine

June 17, 2014

My heart goes out to you as you grieve the loss of Sara and Yishai. They were precious and so full of life. I'm thankful we were able to share some time at the safe haven on the lane. You are an extremely loving mother and you taught them as you came up with creative ways to have fun. I can still see the three of you hopping on your bikes and making a trip to Brookshire's to pick up some fresh veggies. I'm praying you will be able to feel God's presence and experience His comfort and healing.
Love,
E

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