Obituary: Blanch Snitzer, 93

Blanch Scheinfeld Snitzer, 93, of Cincinnati, formerly of Atlanta, passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 18, 2016.

She was born in Krzpice, Poland, on June 16, 1923, to Wolf Hersh Besser and Rifka Rotbart Besser. She was a Holocaust survivor and came to the United States in November 1949 with her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leo Snitzer, also a Holocaust survivor, as well as brothers Ario Besser and Myer Besser and sisters Hela Lask, Lola Klug and Sophie Scheinfeld.

She is survived by son Morray Scheinfeld and daughter-in-law Susan; son Ronnie Scheinfeld; stepsons David Snitzer (and wife Shirley) and Isaac Snitzer (and wife Yudith); beloved brother Abe Besser (and wife Marlene); grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. She is remembered for her resilience and strength throughout her life.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 20, in Cincinnati at Weil Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the William Breman Jewish Home.