Sylvia S. Mellman Obituary (1928 - 2017)

Sylvia Shapiro Mellman, age 88 passed away on January 4, 2017. Preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Mollye Shapiro and sister, Phyllis Sewell. She is survived by her daughter, Randi (Avner) Oze; son, Mark Mellman (Mindy Horowitz); grandchildren, Mollye Oze, Yedeedya Mellman, Aryeh (Talya) Mellman and Mira Mellman; nephew, Charles (Amy) Sewell; dear friend of 66 years, Marilyn Skilken. Sylvia was born on September 17, 1928 in Cincinnati and graduated from Smith College class of 1950. Beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend. She was a respected community leader, former Executive Director of Congregation Agudas Achim, former chapter and region President and National Board member of Hadassah. Funeral services will be held at 11:30am on Friday, January 6 at Epstein Memorial Chapel, 3232 E. Main St. Interment will follow at New Agudas Achim Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at Creekside at the Village in Apt. 502 on Friday following services until 3:30pm, Saturday after 6:30pm and Sunday from 8:30AM – 5:00pm with minyan at 8:30am and 4:45pm on Sunday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hadassah in her memory.