Alvin Kastan

Alvin Kastan, age 86, of Columbus died Wednesday October 18 at Wexner Heritage House. Preceded in death by his brother, Seibert. Survived by Selma Kastan, his wife and soul mate of 51 years, and children David (Carol) Kastan of W. Bloomfield, MI., Bradley (Holly) Kastan of Columbus, and Stacey (Larry) Kohn of Raleigh, NC and grandchildren Lauren, Ben, Rebecca, Jake, Sam Kastan, and Max, Sydney, and Hayes Kohn; other relatives and friends whom he adored. Alvin was born May 10, 1920 in Warren, OH, and graduated from Ashland College where he was later named as an Outstanding Alumnus. He served as Sergeant Major in the US Army during WW II. Alvin spent most of his life in Ashland, Ohio where he raised his family with Selma and owned and operated Kastan’s Jewelers for over 50 years. He was a leader in the Jewish community and active in many civic organizations.

Services will be held on Friday, October 20 at 11 AM at Wexner Heritage House with Rabbi Harold Berman and Cantor Jack Chomsky officiating. Shiva will be observed at the Kastan home, with visitors welcome Friday following services and Sunday. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a gift to The Wexner Heritage House, 1151 College Ave. Cols. OH, 43209 or The Emmanuel Jacob Congregation, 973 Larchwood Road, Mansfield, OH 44907