Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care

Robert Jacob Boxer peacefully passed away on December 9, 2025. Bob was born on April 9, 1935, in Brooklyn, NY. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Brooklyn, Brooklyn College, and received his PhD in Organic Chemistry from Rutgers University. Bob taught organic chemistry for almost 4 decades at Oglethorpe University and Georgia Southern University before retiring to Sun City in Okatie, SC with his beloved wife, Riette. He was the author of many articles and books, including "Essentials of Organic Chemistry," published by McGraw-Hill in 1997. Bob was a kind and gentle person with a wide-ranging set of interests, a love for life and a great sense of humor. He was and will continue to...

Ellen Drucker, 86, of Dunwoody, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025. Born October 12, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri, Ellen lived a life defined by resilience, determination, and compassion. Though she lost her sight in early adulthood, Ellen never allowed blindness to limit her accomplishments. She graduated from college and went on to earn a master's degree, becoming an inspiration to all who knew her. Friends and colleagues often marveled that, upon first meeting her, they could hardly believe she was completely blind. Ellen devoted over 30 years of service to the Social Security Administration, where she coordinated training programs across the Southeast. She took great...

Samuel Leon Shapiro, age 85, passed away on August 6, 2025 in Alpharetta, Georgia. Sam was born on June 2, 1940 to Anne and Jacob Shapiro in Jersey City, New Jersey. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Toby (Rosen) Shapiro, his children Nancy (Todd) Tilson, Laurie (Emil) Raab, and Karen (Warren) Furst; and grandchildren, Carly and Taylor Tilson, Adam and Benjamin Raab, and Matthew and Rachel Furst. Sam earned his Juris Doctor from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1965 and enjoyed a distinguished 57-year legal career with Kavinoky Cook, LLP. His practice spanned health care, leasing, business law, contracts, mergers and acquisitions, commercial finance, construction...

Edward L. Wexler, 86, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 27, 2025. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, Ed graduated from Academy High School. As an 'old soul' and natural leader, he skipped college to manage a large department store and, by age 20, was trusted with opening new stores. While opening a store in Elyria, Ohio, he met the love of his life, Linda Rothman, from Lorain. They married in June 1960 when Linda was 19 and Ed was 21, and had three children: Robin, Larry, and Marci. Professionally, Ed had two careers. He either owned or managed ladies' clothing stores in Lorain (Ted Jacobs), Erie (Ed Wexler's Sugar and Spice), Sandusky, Ohio (Carol Crane), and Savannah, GA (Town &...

Milton "Butch" Frank III, MD, husband of the late Cookie Arnovitz Frank, passed away peacefully at home on January 13th, 2025. He was born April 19th, 1938 to Milton Frank Jr. and Zimmie Wise Frank of Huntsville, AL. Butch was a renaissance man. In his formative years, he joined the National Boys Choir, earned the Eagle Scout Award, excelled in football, and was high-school valedictorian. He attended the University of Alabama on a football scholarship and was Paul 'Bear' Bryant's first fullback and linebacker for the Crimson Tide in 1958. As a pre-med student, he was a fraternal member of Zeta Beta Tau, achieved membership into the prestigious honorary societies Phi Beta Kappa and...

Milton "Butch" Frank III, MD, husband of the late Cookie Arnovitz Frank, passed away peacefully at home on January 13th, 2025. He was born April 19th, 1938 to Milton Frank Jr. and Zimmie Wise Frank of Huntsville, AL. Butch was a renaissance man. In his formative years, he joined the National Boys Choir, earned the Eagle Scout Award, excelled in football, and was high-school valedictorian. He attended the University of Alabama on a football scholarship and was Paul 'Bear' Bryant's first fullback and linebacker for the Crimson Tide in 1958. As a pre-med student, he was a fraternal member of Zeta Beta Tau, achieved membership into the prestigious honorary societies Phi Beta Kappa and...

Terry Levy Liebowitz, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was 87 years old. Born and raised in Augusta, Georgia, Terry was a fighter, whose life was filled with devotion, accomplishment, and a steadfast love for those closest to her. A proud graduate of the Academy of Richmond County and the University of Georgia, Terry's intelligence and determination were evident in all her pursuits. Terry met Jack Liebowitz at college, beginning a lifelong love story with their marriage in 1958 until his untimely death in 2008. Together, they built a family filled with love and cherished traditions. Terry was a stable...

Zinnia Engelhardt, 82, of Savannah, Georgia passed away on November 28th. Zinnia is predeceased by her parents, Eva and Julius Schonhaut, and her husband of 59 years, Jack Engelhardt. She is survived by her children, Roz and Stephen Harris and Susann Shenk, and grandchildren, Mallory (Alex Sherman), Elayna and Julia Harris, and Aaron and Justin Shenk, her sister, Charlotte Katz, and nephews Steven (Gia) Katz and son, Ezra and Jeffrey (Fran) Katz and son, Noah. Zinnia was born in Brooklyn, graduating high school at 16, and then attending Brooklyn College, majoring in elementary education. Her teaching career spanned decades, leaving a lasting impression on countless students who adoringly...

Jewel "Julie" Eisenstein Hirsch, died Thursday morning November 14, 2024 at age 88 at Sullivan House in Marietta, Georgia. Julie was an interesting and interested individual and an exemplary educator. A gifted performer and raconteur, she connected with real meaning to an audience, be it school children, her congregation, her adult b'nai mitzvah classes or people transitioning through job changes. A lover of books, knowledge and history she amassed a treasured library that was a true source of pride. World travels with her beloved husband Norman centered around a thirst for knowledge and experiences. These travels and her reading and study lead to an in depth knowledge of Jews and Judaism...

Irwin Joseph Trestman, M.D., a devoted husband and father, and an esteemed physician, passed away on November 4, 2024, at the age of 76. Born in 1948, he dedicated his life to the service of others, both as a compassionate doctor and a loving family man. Irwin was married to his beloved wife, Amy, for 45 years, and together they raised three wonderful sons, Dr. Michael (Angela) Trestman, Dr. Eric (Piper) Trestman, and Dr. Ian (Lindsay) Trestman, all of whom were his greatest source of pride and joy. He is also survived by his three adored grandchildren Carter, Mills, and Maia, his devoted sisters Janice (Joseph) Nodvin and Freida Mae Gottsegen, and a large and loving clan of relatives and...

Irwin Joseph Trestman, M.D., a devoted husband and father, and an esteemed physician, passed away on November 4, 2024, at the age of 76. Born in 1948, he dedicated his life to the service of others, both as a compassionate doctor and a loving family man. Irwin was married to his beloved wife, Amy, for 45 years, and together they raised three wonderful sons, Dr. Michael (Angela) Trestman, Dr. Eric (Piper) Trestman, and Dr. Ian (Lindsay) Trestman, all of whom were his greatest source of pride and joy. He is also survived by his three adored grandchildren Carter, Mills, and Maia, his devoted sisters Janice (Joseph) Nodvin and Freida Mae Gottsegen, and a large and loving clan of relatives and...

Diane Lynn Frontman, 64, of Alpharetta Georgia passed away on September 16, 2024. Diane was born in Williamsport PA. She attended Junior High and High School in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She graduated Trinity University in San Antonio with a BA in Journalism. She worked in Automobile Finance for over 30 years. Her life was dedicated to her son's, Danny and Willie Frontman, and her husband, Ken. They shared immeasurable joy together. She was very close to her sister, Sandra throughout her life and her family. Diane was Catholic. When blessed with children she wanted her children to be raised Jewish, Ken's religion, and they were very active members of Congregation Dor Tamid in John's Creek,...

Judy Framer Frank, 77, born on April 6, 1947 and raised in Galveston, TX, died on September 12, 2024 in Atlanta, GA of aspiration pneumonia from chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and new onset cirrhosis from nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sylvia and Sam Framer, older sister, Fillis Frank (Dr. Stuart Frank), and husband Dr. Larry Frank. She is survived by two daughters, Stephanie Lambert (Ryan Lambert, granddaughters Riley and Emerson) and Amy Frank (Jon Bradie). Judy attended the University of Texas at Austin, TX and was a member of Delta Phi Epsilon sorority. She graduated with a BS in elementary education in 1969, and married a...

Jeanne Phyllis Shugerman Denson passed peacefully in Atlanta, Georgia on August 2, 2024 after a brief illness with her children by her bedside. Jeanne was born in Birmingham, Alabama on August 9, 1925 and was the only and very much loved child of Ida and Abraham Shugerman. The Shugerman family moved to Gadsden when Jeanne was fourteen years old. After high school, Jeanne studied journalism at the University of Alabama and was active as a song writer and danced for the Army troops as part of the USO during World War II. Jeanne left her university studies to marry Allan Irving Denson on January 6, 1946, and for the next fifty years together, Jeanne and Allan devoted their lives to their...

Simmy Saroff Barrocas, 55, of Potomac MD, passed away after a long battle with breast cancer on July 20th, 2024 in Potomac, MD. The burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Atlanta, GA on Tuesday July 23rd at 2pm. Simmy was born in Knoxville, TN to Sylvia and Leon Saroff on April 24, 1969. She attended Bearden High School and graduated in 1987. She then attended the University of Alabama, where she earned a BA in Education. Professionally and personally, Simmy's mission in life was to make our world a better place. She worked as a compliance officer at Navigate Affordable Housing in Birmingham, AL for over 20 years, ensuring accessible, affordable housing options. After moving to...

William Herschel Wisebram, age 94, Cartersville, Georgia died May 11, 2024. Born in Thomaston, Georgia, Herschel graduated from the University of Alabama in 1953 after a pause for army service. In his youth, his family moved around the South, until they took root in Piedmont, Alabama. But he found his home in the city of Cartersville, Georgia, when he came to work at WBHF, the radio station he managed and later purchased. Under his leadership and vision, this small broadcast station won unprecedented statewide accolades for quality programming and civic engagement. By the time he retired in 1999, Herschel's voice was easily recognized and loved by generations of Cartersville Purple...

Barbara B. Greene, born Dec. 10, 1930 in Boston, MA and passed away on April 28th, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia surrounded by family. She earned a PhD from Boston University and was a psychologist in private practice in Boston for many years. She is predeceased by her son, David S. Greene and sister, Rachel Glotzer. Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Robert J. Greene, MD of 62 years and leaves their two sons, Kenneth M. Greene, Stephen S. Greene (Suzanne White) and three step-children, Steven Milender, Linda Ortwein (Tom Ortwein) and Karen Shackford (Fred Shackford). There are also 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. "Barbara's elegant kindness was profound and she had a way of...

Barbara B. Greene, born Dec. 10, 1930 in Boston, MA and passed away on April 28th, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia surrounded by family. She earned a PhD from Boston University and was a psychologist in private practice in Boston for many years. She is predeceased by her son, David S. Greene and sister, Rachel Glotzer. Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Robert J. Greene, MD of 62 years and leaves their two sons, Kenneth M. Greene, Stephen S. Greene (Suzanne White) and three step-children, Steven Milender, Linda Ortwein (Tom Ortwein) and Karen Shackford (Fred Shackford). There are also 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. "Barbara's elegant kindness was profound and she had a way of...

Eileen Arden Sedgwick, 75, of Spring, Texas, died on March 27, 2024. A graveside funeral will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, April 1st at Crest Lawn Memorial Park in Atlanta. To access the online guest book and livestream link, visit www.jewishfuneralcare.com. Arrangements by Dressler's, 770-451-4999.

Eileen Arden Sedgwick, 75, of Spring, Texas, died on March 27, 2024. A graveside funeral will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, April 1st at Crest Lawn Memorial Park in Atlanta. To access the online guest book and livestream link, visit www.jewishfuneralcare.com. Arrangements by Dressler's, 770-451-4999.

Deane Austin Smigrod, 99, of Roslyn, NY; Greensboro, NC; and Sandy Springs, GA passed away Thursday, March 7th in Atlanta. A graveside funeral will be held 10:00 AM Sunday, March 10th in the Greensboro Hebrew Cemetery. Dressler's 770-451-4999.