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Edythe K. Westerman
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Edythe K. Westerman

November 9, 1920 - May 28, 2016

Edythe K. Westerman, age 95, passed away on May 28, 2016 in Northbrook, IL. Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Westerman; parents, Harry and Sarah Kallus; brothers, Mendal and Herbert Lebovitz and Leonard Lebo; sisters, Hilda Goodman, Ruth Stein and Gertrude Singer. She is survived by her daughters, Linda (Rabbi Edward) Feldheim and Sallee (Paul) Ach; son, Richard (Eileen) Westerman; grandchildren are Gregory (Lisa) Westerman, Rachel (Michael) Diamond, Deborah (Stuart) Cairo and Benjamin Feldheim; great grandchildren, Chloe and Sofia Westerman, Madeline and Isabelle Diamond, and Alex, Joshua, and Brandon Cairo; Her beloved caretaker, Josefina Clary. Edythe graduated from University of Pittsburgh, School of Education with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She was a longtime member of Congregation Tifereth Israel and a member of its sisterhood. She was a lifetime member of Hadassah, B’nai B’rith, National Council of Jewish Woman and a past president of Brandeis University Women's Group. She participated and believed in Wexner Heritage House Women's Auxiliary, Friends of the Melton Center (The Ohio State University), The Columbus Jewish Historical Society, The Jewish Theological Seminary of America, WOSU, Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Columbus Museum of Art, the Leo Yassenoff Jewish Community Center, the Anti-Defamation League, and The Columbus Jewish Federation. Edythe was a longtime member of Dr. Moore's Yoga class at the Leo Yassenoff Jewish Community Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, May 30 at New Tifereth Israel Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service at the Airport Marriott, 1375 N. Cassady Ave., Columbus 43219. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to Congregation Tifereth Israel in her memory.

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Edythe K. Westerman, age 95, passed away on May 28, 2016 in Northbrook, IL. Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Westerman; parents, Harry and Sarah Kallus; brothers, Mendal and Herbert Lebovitz and Leonard Lebo; sisters, Hilda Goodman,... View Obituary & Service Information

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