Mikhail Volfson Obituary
He was born in Klintsy, Russia on September 14, 1953 to the late Isaac and Faina (Kopelev) Volfson.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Alexander Volfson.
Mikhail is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ella (Polyak) Volfson; his son, Vitaly Volfson and his wife, Stacey; his daughter, Violetta Chlaifer and her husband, Ilia; four grandchildren, Julia, Andy, Owen, and Chelsea.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 2:30 P.M. at the BookStaber Chapel of Mt. Moriah Cemetery with Rabbi Tzvia Jasper officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Following the service everyone is invited to a light meal at the Gilligan's Bar & Grill at 10 North Houcks Rd. Harrisburg, PA 17109.
Memorial contributions in Makhail's memory can be made to the American Diabetes Association, East PA Chapter, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, Virginia 22116-7023 or online at [email protected].
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