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Yenta Profis Obituary

Yenta Profis

Yenta Profis, 87, died Tuesday, April 8, 2008.

She was a native of Russia, a ten year resident of Akron, Ohio, and was a seamstress her entire life.

Mrs. Profis was preceded in death by husband, Aron Ber "Boris" and was the beloved and devoted mother of Bela (Gregory) Shteinhauz; loving grandmother to Anat (Mark) Fisher, Arik and Dalia Shteinhauz; and great-grandmother of Alex, Kevin and Carley.

Graveside service will be held TODAY, April 9, 2008 at 3 p.m. at Rose Hill Cemetery in Temple Israel Section 12 B.


To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Apr. 9, 2008.

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