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Ralph Komerofsky Obituary
Ralph S. Komerofsky, 67, died Saturday, July 11, 2009 at Cleveland Clinic awaiting a liver transplant.
Born July 4, 1942 in Cleveland to Max and Edith Komerofsky, both deceased. A graduate of Cleveland Heights High School and Ohio University, Ralph had lived in Akron since 1971 and was a member of Temple Israel. He was a computer programmer.
Ralph is survived by his wife of 42 years, Phyllis; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Todd Remer of Gahanna, Ohio; son, Rabbi David Komerofsky of Austin, Texas; grandchildren, Elliot and Emily Remer and Elaina and Gabriel Komerofsky; brother and sister-in-law, Marvin and Arlene Komerofsky of Appleton, Wis.; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Paula and Mark Weinstein of Columbus, Ohio; four nephews, Jonathan Komerofsky (Wendy Sorkin), Steven Komerofsky, Dan Weinstein (Shannon Beatty), and Brian Weinstein; aunts, uncles, many cousins and friends.
Funeral will be held at Temple Israel, 133 Merriman Road, Akron, at noon TODAY (Sunday,) July 12, 2009. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park, Temple Israel Section. The family will receive friends at Temple Israel following the burial. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Temple Israel Caring Community or www.caringbridge.org in Ralph"s memory would be appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Komerofsky
July 21, 2009
Mark, Paula and family~
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Holy One bring comfort to you among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem,
Rabbi Sharon Mars
July 15, 2009
Dear Phyllis- I am sorry to hear about your husband's death. Please know that your are in my prayers. Judy Wigginton Gettler Class 1961
G. Bane
July 13, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the Komerofsky family. May God give you comfort and strenghten you at this sad time. (Psalm 46:1)
July 13, 2009
Phyllis
Our sincere condolences to you and your family on Ralph's death. We pray that God may grant you strength in this time of need and comfort in the coming days.
John & Sue (Barnhill) Mitchell
July 13, 2009
Dear Phyllis,
I am so sorry to learn of Ralph's death. Please know that you, your children, and family are in Ron's and my hearts and prayers.
With love,
Becky Privett Hord
July 13, 2009
Dear Phyllis,
We were shocked to hear of Ralph's death. We send our sincere condolences to you and your family. We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
With Love,
Les and Betty Greenberg
July 13, 2009
Dear Phyllis,
You may or may not remember me from high school (Carole Glassburn) but I want you to know how sorry I am about your husband's passing. My husband and I will be praying for you and your family during this time.
Vern and Carole Adams
Whittemore, MI
July 13, 2009
Phyllis, I am so sorry to hear of the death of your husband. My prayers are with you and your family.
Linda Layman Hatfield
Angela and Alvin Lee
July 13, 2009
Phyllis, Julie and David,
Our deepest sympathies for the passing of your Husband and Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
July 12, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time.
Charmaine Fair (Florida)
Bob & Barb King
July 12, 2009
So sorry to hear of your husband's passing, Phyllis. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
July 12, 2009
Hi Cousin Phyllis,Julie, Todd, David, Paula and Mark,
We are all thinking of you sending lots of hugs and kisses and prayers your way. We are so happy to know you were all together to comfort each other. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Hoping your memories bring you comfort.
Lots of Love
Deenie, Sue, Joy and Louis
July 12, 2009
We were sad to learn of Ralph's passing from Becky and want you to know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Ellen and Gary DeNelsky
(Becky Barrett's parents)
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