Obituaries

Ernest J. Friedman, Former Cedars-Sinai Board Chair, Dies at 90

With great sorrow, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center mourns the passing of Ernest J. Friedman, former chairman of the board from 1986 to 1990 and life trustee. He was 90 years old.

Friedman joined with Steve Broidy Sr. and others to bring about the creation of the modern-day Cedars-Sinai. He provided invaluable leadership as chairman of the Building Committee and was a dynamic fundraiser and generous donor.

“Ernie Friedman’s leadership and commitment to fulfilling Cedars-Sinai’s mission of service to the community is a tremendous legacy that continues to inspire all of us,” Mark S. Siegel, chair of the Cedars-Sinai board of directors, said. “His impact on Cedars-Sinai, on the Jewish community, and on the overall Los Angeles community is indelible and extraordinary.”

In the words of Tom Priselac, Cedars-Sinai CEO, “Mr. Friedman personified quiet yet compelling, exemplary leadership. He was a gentle individual who was loved and respected by all who knew him. He was instrumental in making Cedars-Sinai what it is today. He played a crucial role in the founding of our Medical Center, and his faithful support of our academic programs was integral to Cedars-Sinai’s emergence as a leading academic medical center. We are grateful for his contributions and we will cherish his memory.”

Friedman fought a long valiant battle with Parkinson’s disease, according to his physician and friend, Dr. Glenn Braunstein.

“He was deeply committed to his role as a board member and life trustee,” Braunstein said. “Even when the symptoms of his disease were very bad, he would attend board meetings in a wheelchair. He never let the disease get the best of him.”

A long time resident of Westwood, Friedman was active in the Jewish community and was a former president of Hillcrest Country Club.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth; daughters, Diane (Mark) Barshop and Jill (Tom) Martin; son, Dr. John (Jean Gold); eight grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Peggy (George) Polinger.

The family has requested that donations be made to the Ernest J. Friedman Memorial Fund at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

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Mollye Aranoff died April 24 at 96. She is survived by her daughter, Leslie (Robert) Hirschman; and granddaughter, Halley Hirschman. Hillside

Dr. Samuel Barron died May 3 at 89. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette; daughters, Paula (Jose) Garber and Dr. Ruth (Dr. Jennifer Leaning); son, Stephen; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandsons. Malinow and Silverman

Thelma “Babe” Bilsky died May 1 at 85. She is survived by her son, Donald (Mickey); daughters, Susan (Gerry Barrat) Bilsky-Veeder, Shelley (Phil) Bilsky-Cataldo and Roselynn; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Mount Sinai

Rivetta Bornstein died April 24 at 92. She is survived by her sons, Michael and Rich. Hillside

Marcia Boxert died April 23 at 89. She is survived by her husband, Jack; and son, Lawrence. Hillside

Tillie Cheifer died April 13 at 84. She is survived by her daughter, Linda (Dennis) Weissler; and son, Arne. Hillside

Walter Dodge died April 30 at 90.He is survived by his son, Jeff (Patricia); and three grandchildren. Mount Sinai

Bertie Felton died April 9 at 100. She is survived by her son, Lawrence Michaels; and daughter-in-law, Esther Michaels. Hillside

Byne Friedman died April 13 at 90. She is survived by her daughters, Judy (Jim) Owens and Jeannie (Richard) Hersh; and grandchildren, Michael and Matthew Owens. Hillside

Ernest Friedman died April 18 at 90. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; children, John (Jean Gold), Diane (Mark Barshop) and Jill (Tom Martin); eight grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Peggy (George) Polinger; Hillside

Boris Golovaty died April 29 at 75. He is survived by his wife, Isabella; son, Felix (Renata); and grandson, Kevin. Mount Sinai

Minnie Moss Friedman died April 11 at 86. She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey and Michael. Hillside

Alice Gady died May 2 at 87. She is survived by her husband, N. David; and son, Eugene. Malinow and Silverman

Morris Gaynor died April 12 at 89. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia; daughters, Nancy (Morley) and Judith (Warren); four grandchildren; and brother, David (Bobbie) Gaynor. Hillside

Myrna Judith Goldman died April 2 at 66. She is survived by her sons, Steven, Jeffrey and Michael; daughter-in-law, Yvette, five grandchildren; mother, Shirley; and brother, Irving. Hillside

Dorothy Genser died April 12 at 92. She is survived by her son, Roger. Hillside

Kenneth Grabell died April 21 at 85. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; daughters, Barbara (George) Anderson and Allison; and son, Peter (Gayle). Hillside

Joan Greenwood died April 21 at 85. She is survived by her sons, James (Audrey) and Paul (Robin); daughter, Amy; four grandchildren; and sister, Zelda Fadem. Hillside

Carol Grouse died April 26 at 79. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Irving; daughter, Elizabeth (Marlin) Green; sons, Dr. John (Deborah) and Dr. David (Frances); and six grandchildren. Malinow and Silverman

Malvern Kaplan died April 17 at 86. She is survived by her daughter, Patrice. Hillside

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Evelyn Kozberg died April 15 at 104. She is survived by her sons, Martin (Barbara) and Roger (Joanne); four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Hillside

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