Upcoming Services
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Tue May 7th at 1:30 GRAVESIDE AT MACHPELAH CEMETERY | |
| Donald Mendelssohn |
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| Scott "Scotty" Kline |
Mon May 6th at 2:00 IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL | |
| Marge Samson |
Sun May 5th at 1:30 IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL | |
| Jeffrey Joel Stern |
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| Linda Lea Bertin |
Sun May 5th at 11:00 IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL |
FUNERAL DETAILS
Charlene Rooth Zand
Charlene Rooth Zand, 92, of Rochester, New York, formerly of Ann Arbor, Michigan, died on 04 February 2023. The Funeral was held at Graveside on Wednesday, 08 February 2023 at 11:00 AM . Rabbi Robert Dobrusin officiated. Click  to watch a video of the recorded service.Interment at Beth Israel Memorial Garden in Arborcrest Cemetery, 2521 Glazier Way, Ann Arbor MI 48105.
Family members include: Charlene Rooth Zand, formerly of Ann Arbor, MI, died on February 4, 2023 at the age of 92 in Rochester, NY. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband of 70 years Robert ("Bob") Zand, parents Dorothy Zaretsky and George Rooth, and brother Alan Rooth. Cherished mother of Martin (Ellen Ingram), Joel (Renee Ghert-Zand), and Dina (Adrian Zelazny). Loving grandmother of Adrienne Zand, Sonia Zand, Amitai Zand, Hillel Zand, Ezra Zand, Tamar Zelazny and Ariela Zelazny, and many nieces and nephews. Charlene was born in Chicago, IL on June 10, 1930, where she grew up. She received a full scholarship to attend Northwestern University from Hillel International where she was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech and Language Pathology. Charlene continued her studies at The City College of New York where she earned an M.A. in Psychology and was subsequently awarded her Ph.D. in Special Education from the University of Michigan. Charlene worked for many years as a skilled clinical speech pathologist who treated both pediatric and adult patients, taking pride in helping others discover or recover after a disability or illness. She met her husband Bob at a national Hillel conference in Cleveland when she tripped on the stairs of an art museum and he graciously helped her up. They made a life first in New York, then Waltham MA, and raised a family in Ann Arbor MI, where they lived for over 50 years. In 2022 they celebrated their love on their 70th wedding anniversary. Charlene took great joy in the cultural life of the University of Michigan, including concerts, theater, and dance. Her Jewish advocacy spanned her lifetime, including active support of Hillel, Hadassah, Beth Israel Congregation in Ann Arbor, and many Jewish charities. Charlene’s sweet tooth was legendary, with a magical ability to make a box of chocolates or cookies in the pantry disappear. Her sense of esthetics was reflected in her love of classical and Jewish music, mid-century modern furnishings, and Inuit carvings. She and Bob often visited friends and attended professional conferences worldwide, including Canada, Israel, and Europe. Charlene's inner determination, honesty, and pride were second only to her fierce love of family, especially her grandchildren. She will be missed by all. The family would like to thank the staff of Cottage 2, Home 1 at the Jewish Home of Rochester for their loving care. Donations may be made in Charlene's memory to Beth Israel Congregation in Ann Arbor Michigan (https://www.bethisrael-aa.org) or Northwestern University School of Communication, Center for Audiology, Speech, Language and Learning (https://communication.northwestern.edu/about/support.html). The family will be sitting shiva in Rochester, New York. |