MELVIN POTASH

Melvin Potash, 86, of Kingston, died Sunday morning, March 6, 2016, Celtic Hospice, in Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late William and Jean Bershinsky Potash
and was a graduate of Brooklyn Tech High School and attended CCNY.He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict as a Sergeant and was an instructor in Artillery Survey Procedure. He was an avid golfer, an amateur Magician
and enjoyed playing Gin.

Mel was Vice President of Carter Footwear, was a member of Temple B'nai Brith,
Kingston, where he served on the Board of Trustees; was a member of the Jewish War
Veterans, the Jewish Community Center, Fox Hill Country Club and other civic and
religious organizations.

He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by his wife of almost 50 years, the former Mildred "Millie" Osipowitz.

He is survived by 3 sons, Lyle Potash and his wife, Linda, Remsenburg, NY;
Dr. David Potash, Plains; Gregg Potash, Cherry Hill, NJ; granddaughter, Emily Potash;
sister, Marcia Shabell, Rhode Island; nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at 10:00 am at the Rosenberg Funeral Chapel, Inc.
348 S. River Street, Wilkes-Barre, with Rabbi Roger Lerner officiating. Interment
will follow in Temple B'nai Brith Cemetery, Hanover Township.

Family would like to thank Dr. Richard Blum, Erwine Home Health Service and
Jeanine Messenger, for their outstanding care and devotion from the past few years.

Shiva will be observed at The Woodlands Inn and Resort, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
on Tuesday, March 8, 2016; 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Wednesday
and 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thrusday.

Memorial contributions, may be made to Temple B'nai Brith, 408 Wyoming Ave.,
Kingston, PA 18704 or donors choice.

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