Florence M. Risen

December 31, 1923 - December 19, 2016

Florence M. Risen, a lifelong resident of Zanesville, age 92 passed away on December 19, 2016. Preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mollie Waterman; husband, Ray Risen; sister, Tillie Calig; brothers, Samuel Waterman, Bernard Waterman, David Waterman and Joseph Waterman. She is survived by her sons, David (Karen) Risen, James (Mary Jane) Risen, Aaron (Sharon) Risen; daughters, Sonia (Joe) Allen, Babbette Risen and Deena Mavromatis; 11 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Florence was a devoted mother and for many years was office manager of the local Calig & Handelman Law firm. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, December 22 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 James and Mary Jane Risen following the burial. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Assoc. of Central Ohio (www.alz.org/centralohio/) in her memory.