Harold D. Berman Obituary (1922 - 2015)

BERMAN, HAROLD DAVID "PAPA" Age 93, of Elmira, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital, Elmira, NY, on November 28, 2015. Harold was born on November 13, 1922, in Elmira, to Max and Etta Berman. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Eleanor, in 2014; brother and sister-in-law, Bernard and Lydia Berman; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Rose and Leonard Kaplan, George and Mary Buchsbaum, Jack and Eileen Buchsbaum; son-in-law, Steven Novack; niece, Sandra Kaplan. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence and Diane Berman of Pine City, NY; daughter and son-in-law, Marcia and Terry Lenhardt of Horseheads, NY; grandchildren, Melissa (Jeremy) Witt, Lindsay (Matthew) Latham, Joshua (Nancy) Berman, Brielle Berman, Katie Starling, Meghan Lenhardt; three great grandchildren, Harrison Witt, Aiden Berman and Eleanor Latham; brother and sister-in-law, Edwin and Rose Berman; and also many nieces, nephews and devoted friends. Harold was the former President/Owner of Rubin Auto Parts for many years. He was an active member of Congregation Kol Ami. Harold served in U.S. Army in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. Harold was a kind and gentle soul who was loved by many. He lived for his wife and family. He was grateful to live to see his grandchildren marry and to have the opportunity to meet three great-grandchildren. THERE WILL BE NO CALLING HOURS. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD IN CONGREGATION KOL AMI 1008 W. WATER STREET ELMIRA, ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 1, 2015 AT 1:00PM. RABBI OREN STEINITZ OFFICIATING. INTERMENT TO FOLLOW IN FRANKLIN STREET CEMETERY, ELMIRA. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorials to Congregation Kol Ami, 1008 W. Water Street Elmira, NY 14905. The Berman family would like to thank the staff at St. Joseph's Hospital, 3C Skilled Nursing, along with Dr. Roberto Mauri and Stephanie Busch, PA, for their kindness and care given to Harold.