Harold J. Mayper

January 19, 1915 - November 25, 2011

Harold J. Mayper, age 96, passed away on November 25, 2011. Preceded in death his parents, Samuel and Birdie Mayper; wife, Elaine Mayper and brother, Maurice (Miriam) Mayper. Survived by his son, Stuart Mayper of Houston, TX; daughter, Emogene (David) Ellsley; grandson, Aaron Ellsley and several nieces and nephews. Harold graduated from New York University and owned M&N Associates a women's retail buying service in New York. He went on to work as a retail clothing buyer for Vality, Inc. in Connecticut, then in 1969 became a buyer for Schottenstein's Stores for 16 years. Member of B'nai B'rith, Jewish War Veterans and Congregation Tifereth Israel for 42 years. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 27th at NEW TIFERETH ISRAEL CEMETERY, 2565 Performance Pkwy. with Rabbi Harold Berman officiating. Shiva will be observed at the home of Emogene and David Ellsley on Sunday evening. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to Congregation Tifereth Israel or donor's favorite charity in his memory.