Ethel M. Shapiro Obituary (1929 - 2016)

Ethel M. Shapiro, age 87, passed away on November 1, 2016. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Sophie Bronstein; husband, Ralph Shapiro; son, Michael Shapiro. She is survived by her daughter, Anita (Michael) Goldberg; special friends, Julie Gold and Laurie Marthhaller. Ethel graduated from South High School in 1946 and attended The Ohio State University. She loved singing, traveling, jazz and visiting historical homes. Ethel worked in advertising and design for Lazarus, WOSU Radio and television and was a director for Hammeroff & Assoc. Lifetime member of Wexner Heritage House Auxiliary and Temple Israel. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, November 8 at Epstein Memorial Chapel, 3232 E. Main St. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn – Temple Israel Section. Shiva will be observed at the home of Julie and Wayne Gold on Tuesday from 6-8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to Susan G. Komen Foundation, 929 Eastwind Dr. #211, Westerville 43081 or Columbus Jazz Arts Group, 734 E. Long St., Columbus 43203