Sylvia O. Fireman Obituary (1928 - 2014)

Sylvia O. Fireman, age 85, passed away on January 11, 2014. Throughout her lifetime she showed all who knew her the importance of education, grace and dignity. Preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Mildred Ockner; husband, Irving H. Fireman and son-in-law, Larry Ashkenaz. She is survived by her children, Ben (Eva) Fireman, Ted (Lori) Fireman, Judie Ashkenaz and Steve (Janet) Fireman; grandchildren, Micha and Naomi Fireman, Madelyn and Marlana Fireman, Philip, Mitchell and Jared Ashkenaz, Gabrielle, Emma and Sunnie Fireman; dearest lifetime friends, Judy and Dr. Allan Blair. Sylvia was a lifetime member of Hadassah and Cong. Tifereth Israel. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, January 14 at EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3232 E. Main St. Burial will follow at New Tifereth Israel Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at Ted and Lori Fireman's residence on Tuesday - Thursday from 4-7pm. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to Cong. Tifereth Israel or Wexner Heritage Village in her memory.