Births/Adoptions
Berlin
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printNeil and Alicia (nee Block) happily announce the birth of their daughter, Eliana Bess, on Oct. 14, 2008. Eliana’s Hebrew name is Eliana Bat-Shir in loving memory of her paternal great-great-grandmother, Bess Norwitz, and paternal great-grandmother, Ethel Berlin. Happy sisters are Hannah and Marissa Berlin. Proud grandparents are Robert and Joan Block and Dr. Steven and Sherry Berlin. Happy great-grandparents are Philip and Emily Rauch.
Biegeleisen
Guest Book (0)Adam and Jamie (nee Cooper) happily announce the birth of their son, Samuel Eli, on June 5, 2009. Sam’s middle name is in loving memory of his maternal great-grandmother, Eve Ballan. His Hebrew name is Shmuel Shoshon in loving memory of his paternal great-aunt, Wanda Dobrich. Proud grandparents are Ronald and Melody Cooper, and Ellie Biegeleisen of Bluffton, S.C. Proud great-grandmother is Reba Saval.
Bondroff
Guest Book (0)Dan and Abby (nee Hackam) are happy to announce the birth of their son, Elijah Joel, on Sept. 23, 2008. Elijah is named in honor of his paternal grandmother, Eva Bondroff, and maternal great-grandfather,Yichiel Hackam. Loving grandparents are Ron and Sherry Bondroff and Reuben and Estelle Hackam of Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
Brown
Guest Book (0)Alyssa (nee Strumpf) and David happily announce the birth of their daughter, Samantha Eryn, on March 3, 2009. Samantha’s Hebrew name is Tziviah in loving memory of her maternal great-grandfather, Harold Strumpf, and paternal great-grandfather, Harry Singer. Proud grandparents are Linda and Mitchell Strumpf of Sarasota, Fla., Bruce Brown of Asheville, N.C. and Sharon Brown of Reisterstown. Happy great-grandmothers are Ann Rayman and Sylvia Singer.
Cooper
Guest Book (0)Mitch and Barbara (nee Pozen) happily announce the birth of their daughter, Makaela Erin, on Sept.12, 2009. Makaela is named in loving memory of her paternal great-grandparents, Morris Cooper and Eve Ballan. Happy big sister is Hannah Leilani. Proud grandparents are Ronnie and Melody Cooper and Ira and Carol Pozen of The Villages, Fla. Proud great-grandmother is Reba Saval.
Dorenfeld
Guest Book (0)David and Dana (nee Lev) happily announce the birth of their daughter, Kate Ella, on Sept. 10, 2008. Kate’s Hebrew name is Shai Amina in loving memory of her paternal great-grandfather, Sylvan Dorenfeld. Happy big sister is Emily Brynn. Proud grandparents are Sharon and Alan Dorenfeld of Pikesville and Rickie and Ian Lev of Chapel Hill, N.C. Great-grandmothers are Edith Dorenfeld of Pikesville and Bernice Slawe of Hallandale, Fla.
Eisenberg
Guest Book (0)Allyson Snyder and Jason Eisenberg are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Madyson Danielle, on July 31, 2009. Madyson is named in loving memory of her paternal great-grandmothers, Helen Eisenberg and Ruth Pruss, her maternal great-grandfather, Daniel Snyder, and great-aunt, Bessie Steinschreiber. Proud grandparents are Linda and Robin Snyder and Linda and Alan Eisenberg. Proud great-grandmother is Rena Simon.
Eisgrau
Guest Book (0)Alan and Heather (nee Barr) lovingly welcome the birth of their son, Matthew Shayne, on Feb. 4, 2009. His Hebrew name is Moshe Simcha Melech in loving memory of his paternal great-grandfather, Morris Eisgrau, paternal great-grandmother, Sarah Namer, and maternal great-grandmother, Molly Rome. Proud big brother is Ari. Loving grandparents are Robert and Gloria Barr of Longmeadow, Mass. and Israel and Barbara Eisgrau of Pikesville.
Gerstner
Guest Book (0)Elliot and Beth (nee Schmier) happily announce the birth of their son, Jonathan Andrew, on June 26, 2009. Jonathan’s Hebrew name is Ari Ya’akov in loving memory of his maternal great-grandmother, Janet Rosenblatt, and paternal great-grandfather, Jacob Fellner. Happy big sister is Mollie Lynn. Proud grandparents are Margie and Ray Schmier of Owings Mills, Md. and Phyllis and Irwin Gerstner of Delray Beach, Fla. Great-grandmother is Mildred Schmier of Pikesville, Md. and great-grandfather is Seymour Rosenblatt of Lady Lake, Fla.
Goldschmidt
Guest Book (0)Jason and Renee (nee Feiges) are happy to announce the birth of their son, Connor Reese, on May 27, 2009. Connor’s Hebrew name is Shlomo Lazer after his maternal great-grandfather, Solomon Feiges, and paternal great-grandfather, Lewis Cohen. Connor is named in loving memory of his maternal great-grandmothers, Charlotte Artz and Clara Feiges, and his paternal great-grandfather, Rudolph Goldschmidt. Proud grandparents are Linda and Marvin Feiges of Owings Mills and Fran and Lenny Goldschmidt of Reisterstown. Proud great-grandmother is Ruth Goldschmidt of Pikesville.
Goldstein
Guest Book (0)Michael and Karrie are happy to announce the birth of their son, Brett Evan, on March 26, 2009. Brett’s Hebrew name is Reuven Yaakov in loving memory of his maternal great-aunt, Beatrice Solomon. Excited big sister is Hallie Nicole. Proud grandparents are Elaine and Harvey Goldstein of Pikesville and Ellen and Ivan Goldstein of Livingston, N.J. Great-grandmothers are Mollie Goldstein and Ruth Tanklow.
Hawtof
Guest Book (0)Shari (nee Glubo) and Steven happily announce the birth of their son, William Blake, on Dec. 11, 2008. William’s Hebrew name is Zev Baruch in loving memory of his paternal grandfather, William “Billy” Hawtof, and maternal great-grandmother, Blanche Glubo. Proud big sisters are Abigail and Hannah. Proud grandparents are Steven and Lori Glubo and Carol Hawtof. Happy great-grandmother is Gertrude Hankin.
Heddinger
Guest Book (0)Sgt. Daniel and Jamie (nee Sless) proudly announce the birth of their son, Lucas Nathaniel, in Fort Bragg, N.C., on July 30, 2009. Lucas is named in loving memory of his paternal great-grandfather, Louis Seidman, and maternal great-grandmother, Natalie “Nancy” Sless. Happy grandparents are Edward Heddinger Jr. of Cheswold, Del., Audrey Heddinger of Gambrills and Charles and Iris Sless of Owings Mills. Great-grandparents are Edwin Sless, Martha Clough of Linthicum, Sandra Heddinger of Pocomoke and Charles Heath of Pasadena.
Hornstein
Guest Book (0)Jill (nee Gertner) and Steven are happy to announce the birth of their son, Jeffrey Mitchell, on June 13, 2009. Jeffrey’s Hebrew name is Micha in loving memory of his paternal great-grandmother, Minna Hornstein. Happy big brother is Samuel Jay. Proud grandparents are Nanette Gertner, Allan Gertner and Marsha and Lee Hornstein. Proud great-grandmother is Fannie Gertner.
Horowitz
Guest Book (0)Heather (nee Fein) and Andrew happily announce the birth of their son, Landon Shay, on Jan. 28, 2009. Landon is named in loving memory of his maternal grandfather, Lawrence Fein, and paternal great-grandfather, Stanley Horowitz. Proud grandparents are Rosanne and Martin Horowitz, Barbara Marano and Isa Fein. Loving great-grandparents are Saundra Fellerman, Rochelle Fein and Aleida and Jorge Junco.
Howarth
Guest Book (1)Amy (nee Alperstein) and Marc are happy to announce the birth of their son, Brody Garrett, on Aug. 23, 2009. Brody is named in loviong memory of his great-grandparents, Fran and Lou Schuster and Gert and Sam Alperstein. Happy big brother is Nicholas. Proud grandparents are Marilyn and Bruce Darling, Margie and Arnie Alperstein and Diana Portner. Loving great-grandparents are Marion Darling and Frances Birks.
Katcoff
Guest Book (0)Robin and Jason happily announce the birth of their daughter, Ariella Elyse, on Oct. 30, 2008. Ariella’s Hebrew name is Ariella Hadara in loving memory of her paternal great-grandfather, Harold Katcoff. Proud big sister is Wriley Katcoff. Proud grandparents are Debbie and Gary Katcoff of Augusta, Ga. and Sue and Jay Plesset of Potomac, Md. Proud great-grandparents are Jeanette Katcoff of Pikesville, Md., Edith and Abe Plesset of Bethesda, Md. and Joyce and Arnold Schwartz of Silver Spring, Md.
Kravitz
Guest Book (0)Scott and Jennifer (nee Moak) happily announce the birth of their son, Noah Lucas, on April 7, 2009. Noah’s Hebrew name is Chiam in loving memory of his paternal great-grandmother, Ida Rose. Proud big sister is Samantha Mya. Proud grandparents are Larry and Lois Moak of Princeton, N.J., Harriet and Gene Rose of Ellicott City, Md. and Richard and JoAnn Kravitz of Naples, Fla. Proud great-grandmothers are Phyllis Goldstein and Dorothy Kravitz.
Kurlander
Guest Book (0)Danielle (nee Goldfien) and Michael happily announce the birth of their son, Dylan Asher, on Feb. 13, 2009. Dylan’s Hebrew name is Rachmiel Asher in loving memory of his maternal great-grandmother, Ruth Grossman. Proud grandparents are Susan and Marc Kurlander of Baltimore, Md. and Marty Goldfien of New City, N.Y. Happy great-grandparents are Bess Fish and Arthur Grossman.
Kurlander
Guest Book (0)Danielle (nee Goldfien) and Michael happily announce the birth of their son, Dylan Asher, on Feb. 13, 2009. Dylan’s Hebrew name is Rachmiel Asher in loving memory of his maternal great-grandmother, Ruth Grossman. Proud grandparents are Susan and Marc Kurlander of Baltimore, Md. and Anna and Marty Goldfien of New City, N.Y. Happy great-grandparents are Bess Fish and Arthur Grossman.
Lebson
Guest Book (0)Micah and Chaya “Munita” are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Gavriel Eitan, on Feb. 27, 2009.Gavriel is named in loving memory of his maternal great-grandfather. Big brother is Amit Hayim. Proud grandparents are Roy and Faron Lebson of Baltimore, Md. and Dhan Kumari of the Fiji Islands. Happy great-grandmothers are Pearl Lebson, Geraldine Blumenthal of Aspen Hill, Md. and Ram Kumari of the Fiji Islands.
Maimon
Guest Book (1)Davidi and Jessica (nee Weisman) are happy to announce the birth of their son, Bar Aidan, on Sept. 9, 2009. Bar is named in loving memory of his maternal grandmother, Barbara Weisman. Proud grandparents are Alan Weisman of Rockville, formerly of Pikesville, Lillian Maimon of Pikesville and Yaakov Maimon of Beer Sheva, Israel.
Pukel
Guest Book (0)Jason and Cindy (nee Preiser) lovingly welcome their daughter, Samara Brooke. Samara was born on Aug. 10, 2009. She is named for her maternal great-grandfather, Samuel Preiser, maternal great-grandmother, Betty Preiser, and paternal great-grandmother, Sylvia Pukel. Proud big brother is Zachary Seth Pukel. Proud grandparents are Bobbie and Jerry Preiser of Monroe Township, N.J. and Debbie and Larry Pukel of Howell, N.J.
Reef
Guest Book (0)Jared and Jennifer Reef are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Penelope Mae, on July 24, 2009. Happy grandparents are Pete and Lisa Ireland of Timonium, Lindy Reef of Baltimore and Dennis Reef of Cape Town, South Africa. Great-grandmother is Jean Kohler of Cockeysville.
Schreiber
Guest Book (0)Lisa (nee Fineman) and Rick proudly announce the birth of their son, Adam Howard, on April 15, 2009. Adam is named in loving memory of his maternal great-grandfather, Howard Davis, and paternal great- grandfather, Roy Schreiber. Proud grandparents are Mari and Kenny Schreiber of Pikesville and Barbara and Murray Fineman of Cherry Hill, N.J.
Shenkin
Guest Book (0)Eliezer and Anna are happy to announce the birth of their son, Rafael Yishai, on April 27, 2009 in Manchester, England. Rafael is named in loving memory of his maternal grandfather, Yishai Gorenstein. Happy big brother is Yoni. Proud grandparents are Barbara (nee Muser) and Zvi Shenkin and Esther Ustraykh and Alexander Ustraykh of London, England. Great-grandparents are Gerry and Dave Muser.
Silverman
Guest Book (0)Jamie (nee Zisow) and Adam happily announce the birth of their daughter, Leah Paige, on July 2, 2009. Leah’s Hebrew name is Leah Shalva in loving memory of her maternal great-grandfather, Louis Setren, and paternal great-grandmother, Sandra Silverman. Loving big sister is Samara Hope. Proud grandparents are Marcie and David Zisow and Sara and Ron Silverman. Happy great-grandmothers are Riva Pancerman and Adeline Silverman.
Silverman
Guest Book (0)Emily Stockett and Marc Scott of Kensington, Md. happily announce the birth of their son, Andrew Bryce, on June 5, 2009. Andrew is named in memory of his paternal great-grandmother, Anita Levin, and maternal great-great-grandfather, Bryce Walton. Welcoming grandparents are Brenda and Allen Stockett of Towson and Allen Silverman of Germantown.
Silverman
Guest Book (0)Marc and Emily (nee Stockett) of Kensington, Md. happily announce the birth of their son, Andrew Bryce, on June 5, 2009. Andrew is named in loving memory of his paternal great-grandmother, Anita Dubin Levin, and maternal great-great-grandfather, Bryce Walton. Proud grandparents are Brenda and Allen Stockett of Towson and Ilene and Allen Silverman of Germantown.
Singer
Guest Book (1)Randi (nee Kavalsky) and Donald are happy to announce the birth of their son, Logan Jordan Singer, on Sept. 25, 2009. Logan’s Hebrew name is Eliezer Yardane after his paternal grandfather, Larry Singer, his paternal great-grandfather, Jack Silberman, and his maternal great-uncle, Jack Stein. Proud grandparents are Barbara and Bob Kavalsky of Owings Mills and Lynne Singer of Olney.
SKINNER
Guest Book (0)Ethan and Nadine (nee Lurie) of Houston, Texas proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Amelia Claire, on July 27, 2009. Amelia is named in loving memory of her paternal great-grandmother, Meliscent Smith. Big brother is Noah Gabriel and big sister is Caroline Lily. Proud grandparents are Fern and Thomas Travis of Owings Mills, Md., Lawrence Lurie of Owings Mills and Gretchen and Douglas Skinner of Newtown, Pa. Proud great-grandmother is Doris Skinner of Ligonier, Pa.
Smith
Guest Book (0)Jermaine and Ashley (nee Needel) are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Dakota Haven, on Oct. 28, 2008. Dakota’s Hebrew name is Ma’ayan Navah. She is named in loving memory of her maternal great-grandfathers, Morris Kanter and Norman Needel, and paternal great-grandmother, Mary Rector. Happy grandparents are Michele and Brian Needel. Proud great-grandparents are Dorothy and Danny Paul and Shirley Needel.
Soffer
Guest Book (0)Penina (nee Muser) and Yehuda of Lakewood, N.J. happily announce the birth of their daughter, Nechama, on March 19, 2009. Big sister is Esther Leah. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Eleazer Soffer of Rockaway, N.Y. and Rabbi and Mrs. Chona Muser of University City, Mo. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. David Muser, Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Lichtenstein of Washington Heights, N.Y. and Mr. and Mrs. Moshe Soffer of Far Rockaway, N.Y.
Weber
Guest Book (0)Steven and Stacey (nee Packman) proudly announce the birth of their son, Zachary Hayden, on Feb. 7, 2009. Zachary’s Hebrew name is Chiam Pinchas in loving memory of his paternal great-grandfather, Herb Alpert, and maternal great-grandfather, Phillip Packman. Happy grandparents are Marjorie and Harold Packman of Arnold, Md. and Lanie and Ken Weber. Loving great-grandmother is Dottie Weber of Somerset, N.J.
Weinshenker
Guest Book (0)Leanne (nee Kolman) and Daniel are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Rena Rose. Rena is named in loving memory of her great-grandmother, Rena Kolman. Happy big sister is Lydia Eve. Proud grandfather is Ira Kolman and prouod grandmother is Sue Kolman of Eugene, Ore.