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Sara Wolfson Obituary

WOLFSON Sara Luper Wolfson, 94, died at her home in Dallas, Tex., June 21, 2005. Born and raised in Columbus, her late parents were Abraham and Rebecca (Kotosky) Luper. She moved to Tex. in 1938 when she married her late husband Reuben I. Wolfson, also a former Columbus resident. She is survived by her children, Michael (Linda) Wolfson, Dallas, Tex., Charles (Nancy) Wolfson, Chevy Chase, Md., Sharon (Gary Blum) Wolfson, Tivoli, N.Y.; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; her loving sister, Florence Holzer; and dearest cousin, Annette Schwartz, both of Columbus; and a large extended family. Her father was a businessman, for many years owner of Luper Bakery and the Columbus Paper Bag & Supply Co. Sara Luper graduated from South High in 1928 and attended The Ohio State University before working as a secretary until her marriage. She leaves a legacy of great devotion and loyalty to her family. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile, her quick wit, humor and generosity, her insistence on the use of correct grammar, and most of all, as "MawMaw", with an unparalleled love for babies. Graveside service Friday 10:30 a.m. at Agudas Achim Cemetery, corner of Refugee Rd. and Performance Parkway. Please call EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 614-235-3232 for further infomation. Donations may be made to the Jewish National Fund or the charity of your choice.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jun. 23 to Jun. 24, 2005.

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