Eleanor S. Block Obituary (1940 - 2021)

Eleanor S. Block, age 80, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2021 at home. She is survived by her daughter, Nicole Wallace, grandsons, Steven Block and Trevor Wallace, granddaughter, Natalie Wallace, great-granddaughter, Charlie Mae Block, brother, Gerald Silverstein, and many cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bernard Block, her parent,s Gertrude and Samuel Silverstein, and her brother, Nathan Silverstein. Eleanor was an almost 50 year member of Temple Beth Tikvah and a member of many clubs, groups, and organizations. She spent her career working as a librarian at The Ohio State University and retired from there at which time she began her journey traveling around the world. She enjoyed reading, traveling, spending time with friends and family, and honoring her Jewish faith. She was thrilled that Trump was on the way out and survived to see Biden sworn in as President; something she was looking forward to. Graveside service will be at 11:00 AM on Sunday, January 24th, 2021 at Green Lawn Cemetery in Columbus, Ohio at which time she will be laid to rest next to her husband Bernie. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Congregation Beth Tikvah at www.bethtikvahcolumbus.org or to Bella Care Hospice at www.bellacarehospice.net To view a recording of the service please follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/TczM1kySo1I8EjKgIej1f1grDpIKF71GZKlAYuhh5taLvcjVJ25YDGC0I0HvOBk.9rxlB175AGetywug