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Thelma Janis Saferstein

1933 - 2022

BORN

1933

DIED

2022

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Jefferson Funeral Chapel - Alexandria

5755 Castlewellan Dr.

Alexandria, Virginia

Thelma Saferstein Obituary

Saferstein

Thelma Janis Saferstein "Jan"

Died Saturday, May 21 at Ashby Ponds in Ashburn, VA. Born in 1933 in Roswell, NM to Norton and Sadie Cohen Kessel, she was predeceased by her devoted husband of 64 years, "Soop", Thorton S. Saferstein, her parents, and her brothers Benjamin and Arthur. Survived by one daughter, Carol Ann Saferstein of Ashburn, VA and many loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, and friends. A graveside service will be held at King David Memorial Gardens, 2725 Hollywood Rd., Falls Church, VA on Wednesday, May 25 at 12 p.m., officiated by Rabbi J. Saxe of Temple Rodef Shalom. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Temple Rodef Shalom Social Action Fund or Ashby Ponds Benevolent Care Fund would be appreciated.

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Published by The Washington Post on May 24, 2022.

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The Kepplers

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We were lucky to know you and Soop. Rest well.

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