Francine Podell Obituary (1927 - 2011)

Francine Z. Podell, age 84, passed away on December 15, 2011. She was preceded in death by husband, Paul Podell; parents, Phillip and Pearl Brill; daughter, Lauri Zofan and son-in-law, Irwin Galan. Survived by her daughter, Wendy Galan; brother, Sheldon (Barbara) Brill; grandchildren, Paula (John) Campanelli, Alan (Holly) Galan, Dori (Nehama) Zofan, Yoni (Allison) Zofan and Gilli Zofan; great grandchildren, Peter and Claire Campanelli, Isabel and Asher Galan, Avi Zofan and Noam Zofan; son-in-law, Ely Zofan; sister-in-law, Lorraine (Aaron) Adams; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Among other jobs, Fran worked as a buyer for Sears for 24 years. She was a popular member of Temple Israel and its Sisterhood, Hadassah and the Wexner Heritage Village Auxiliary. Fran will be remembered for her unwavering spirit and the joy in which she lived her life. She cherished and delighted in the time she spent with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren. Funeral service 12 p.m. on Sunday, December 18th at TEMPLE ISRAEL, 5419 E. Broad St. with Rabbi Misha Zinkow officiating. Burial will follow at New Agudas Achim Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at 2200 Welcome Place on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 6:30 - 8:30pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory are preferred to the Temple Israel Bimah Access Fund or the American Cancer Society.