Esther Offer very recently celebrated her 94th birthday. A survivor of the Nazi death camps. From the ashes of that destruction she crafted a new life and knew the joy of her great-grandchildren. She was a determined and at times defiant woman who made her way through all the challenges and tribulations of life with grace, dignity and devotion. An inspired and blessed life.
She is survived by children: Shlomo (Suzanne) Offer, Zvi (Harvey) Ofer, Miriam (Gerry) Engelhart. Grandchildren: David (Ora), Rafi (Stacey), Adam (Odeya), Yael, Talya and Jordana. Great-grandchildren: Aviya, Natan, Noam, Naava and Gilad.
Burial was at Eitz Hachaim cemetery in Bet Shemesh
Shiva in Israel and in Cleveland
- In Jerusalem – at the Engelhart residence, 3 yad harutzim. Shiva begins on Sunday (3/19) . Runs through Friday 3/24
- In Cleveland – Motzai Shabbos and Sunday morning (3/19) at Yeshiva Tiffereth Avigdor 2460 Bishop Rd , Wickliffe, Ohio. Continuing Sunday approximately 1:00 pm through Thursday 3/23 at the residence of Jacob and Rochel Koval, 3708 Severn Rd, Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
- Sunday mincha/ maariv 7:15 pm
- Monday through Thursday Shacharis 7:30 am. Mincha followed by maariv 7:15 pm
Renee Rabinowitz Feigenbaum says
A fine and genteel woman.
Esther Rutman says
Shlomo, Zvi and Miriam, I am so saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. She was such fine, genteel woman. I always enjoyed any time I spent with her. She was a talented seamstress and always had a smile for everyone. My daughters, as little girls, knew they had to behave well when we went to your house and had alterations to be made. I don’t know if you know this, but we lived on the same street in Detroit, so we go back a long time. I am glad she was able to move to Israel with you and enjoy her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She raised three wonderful devoted children. I have very fond memories of her that I will cherish forever.
Miriam says
Thank you Esther for your comforting words.
Hadassah (Donna) Heller says
Shlomo, Zvi and Miriam, I am so sorry to hear the news. May you all be comforted. I truly enjoyed the time I spent with her & getting to know her. She was a lovely soul.