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Helen Rothbart Obituary
April 30, 1921 - August 17, 2013
Helen Rothbart, 92, was born Helen Brenner on April 30, 1921 in Los Angeles, CA to Adolph and Bessie Brenner. She was the younger of two children. Helen was predeceased by her older brother, Bob Brenner. She attended Long Beach Polytechnic High School and later Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles. Helen married Maynard Rothbart in Long Beach on August 25, 1940. They were owners of Rothbart's Jewelry in Long Beach, established in 1925 at the corner of Broadway and Pine Avenue. She loved dancing, travelling and spending time with her family. Helen is survived by her two children, Gary Rothbart (Deborah) and Barbara Rothbart. She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Michael Baker (Lisa), Lynn DeMicheli, Michele Felsot (Matthew) and Mara Rothbart. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Jordyn Baker (5), Alexis DeMicheli (5), Ella Felsot (4) and Asher Felsot (2). She also was recently told that another Baker great-grandson is due in February of 2014. In lieu of flowers, please send donations directly to the City of Hope online at www.cityofhope.org or call (866) 683-HOPE (4673) or Canine Companions for Independence at www.cci.org or 760-901-4300. Helen was loved and will be missed by all who knew her. A Memorial Service will be held at Home of Peace Memorial Park and Mortuary, 4334 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023, (323) 261-6135 on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Please sign the guest book at www. presstelegram.com/obits.
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August 24, 2013
We like to express our sympathy to the family---My mom/dad had the utmost respect for your mom/dad Gary/Diane Weinberger
August 22, 2013
I grew up knowing the Rothbart. What a very special family.Constence was my piano teacher. Maynard and Helen were family friends.With Helen gone a way of life is gone.
Pat Cook and family
Perry and Adele Destro
August 22, 2013
Dear Gary and Deborah,
May the love of friends and family carry you through this time of sorrow.
Love,
Perry and Adele
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Home of Peace Memorial Park & Mortuary4334 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023
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