Leah Kanter Salis

October 2, 1930 - October 8, 2016

Leah Frances Kanter Salis, age 86, passed away on October 8, 2016. Preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Max and Ruth Kanter, her husband, Dr. Herbert Salis and brother, Dr. Samuel Kanter; Leah is survived by her daughters, Esther Salis Gillett and Jeanne Salis; sons, David (Dana-Lee) Salis and Barry (Jan) Salis; brother Bernard “Buzz” (Susie) Kanter; 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Leah held two Bachelor Degrees in French and Elementary Education, two Masters Degrees in Social Work and Guidance and Counseling. She taught Elementary Education in Cleveland and at the Jewish Family Services in Columbus. She also worked as a Social Worker at the Ohio State University and retired from Columbus City Schools. She worked for several years in the Volunteers for Israel Program. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, October 10 at Congregation Agudas Achim , 2767 E. Broad St. Burial will follow in the New Agudas Achim Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at the home of Bernard “Buzz” and Susie Kanter, Monday from 4 – 7 pm with Minyan service at 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to the Hadassah or to Congregation Agudas Achim.