Ha’makom yenahem etkhem betokh she’ar avelei tziyon vi’Yerushalayim.
May God console you among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Shirley Ross
Age 95, passed away December 16, 2025.
She is survived by her daughters, Laurie Ross (Steve Zimmerman) and Lynn Lubing (Ben); grandchildren, Pam (Brian Saltzmann), Brian, and Miriam; great-granddaughter, Brynn; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Shirley’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of your choice.
Susan Shertok
Age 74, passed away December 6, 2025. Born August 13, 1951 in The Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Ida (nee Kiss) Schneider. Susan graduated from Walton High School and Hunter College. She loved music and played both the accordion and piano. Susan was a member of several choirs including being director of the Temple Beth El choir and the Song Birds at the Newark Senior Center. She was also the President of the Delaware Accordion Club.
Susan is survived by her husband of nearly 50 years, Joel; children, Daniel Robert (Chaya Sarah), Stacy Beth Lisinski (Michael), and Michael Owen; grandchildren, Asher Lev, Esther Tovah, Aaron Pincus, Isaac Henry, and Judith Celeste.
Jeffrey Paul Stape
Age 72, passed away December 30, 2025. Preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Lois Stape; he is survived by his wife, Caryl Marcus-Stape; daughter, Pamela (James) Meissler; son, Mark (Alexandra) Stape; brother, Michael Stape; and grandchildren, Rosie, Charlie, and Henry Meissler.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Congregation Beth Shalom, the Siegel Jewish Community Center, the Jewish Federation of Delaware, or a charity of your choice.
