Deaths

Muriel T. Bleich in San Mateo on Aug. 3, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Abner S. Bleich; loving mother of Bill (Shannon); devoted grandmother of Laura and Andrew; dear sister of Alma Triner. Active in the Sterling Court retirement community. Private burial arrangements through Sinai Memorial Chapel. There was a celebration of Muriel's life at Sterling Court, 850 North El Camino Real, San Mateo. Contributions to a charity of your choice preferred.




Benjamin George Rosenberg May 11, 1922 - Aug. 3, 2005. B.G. Rosenberg, a professor and clinical psychologist known for his seminal work on the effects of birth order on personality, died Wednesday in Oakland. He was 83. Professor Rosenberg was born in San Francisco, the fourth of five children and the first in his family to attend college. He received his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D., all in the field of psychology, from the University of California, Berkeley. Among his academic appointments were visiting and tenured professorships at the University of Alabama, Bowling Green State University, U.C. Berkeley, Antioch College, the University of Haifa, and the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Through his career, he authored hundreds of articles, monographs and chapters, and co-wrote several books, most notably "The Sibling, Sex and Identity," and "Half the Human Experience: The Psychology of Women." Based on is investigations into the effects of birth order on personality, Ben was called upon later in his career to consult extensively with Chinese colleagues on the potential ramifications of China's one child policy. In addition to his academic work, Ben began and ended his career as a clinician, working finally in private practice in San Francisco where he was deeply devoted to his many patients. Impish, academic, and highly conceptual in his thinking, Ben was a loyal friend, a devoted father and grandfather, and an enthusiastic brother of Zeta Beta Tau fraternity. He served three years in the Army Air Corps during World War II as a radar mechanic before he was honorably discharged in 1945, receiving the American Theater Ribbon, a Victory Medal for World War II, and One Service Stripe. Ben is survived by two daughters, Lorri Rosenberg Arazi of Oakland and Allison Rosenberg of Chapel Hill, N.C., and Washington, D.C, his sister, Rosalyn Ammon of Livermore, his sister-in-law, Irene Rosenberg of Pacifica, his longtime companion of more than 30 years, Louise Shalit of Walnut Creek, and her children and grandchildren, Bob, Tracy, Ian and Zachary Shalit of Keene, N.H., and Susan and Joan Shalit of San Francisco. He will be missed by many he mentored; some he strengthened; and all who knew his luminous, infectious smile. Ever strong-willed and quick-witted, the resilience and grace Ben showed during his final years of decline from a poorly understood, progressive brain disease called "frontotemporal dementia" will inspire those who knew and loved him for years to come. The family prefers contributions in Ben's name to The UCSF Memory and Aging Clinic, the University of California at San Francisco, 350 Parnassus Ave., Suite 706, San Francisco, CA, 94143-1207. A memorial service was held at Sinai Memorial Chapel in San Francisco on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 3 p.m.




Joseph Schneider in San Francisco on Aug. 2, 2005. Born 1917 in Poland. Beloved husband of the late Rose Schneider; loving father of Jack (Vicki) Schneider and Sonia Apfelblum; devoted grandfather of Yvette, Nicole, Jill and Jared and great grandfather of Natasha and Joshua. A Holocaust survivor. Joseph through his hard work and extraordinary determination and drive became a successful real estate investor. He had an incredible will to survive throughout his youth and adult life and battled many major medical illnesses during the past 9 years. The family wants to express their great appreciation to his caregivers, Sally and Luz. Funeral services were held at Eternal Home Cemetery Chapel, Colma. Contributions to Congregation Adath Israel, 1851 Noriega Street, SF 94122 preferred.




Stanley William Wolf May 5, 1926 - August 7, 2005. Born in Merced, CA to Celia Osband Wolf and George Wolf. Upon graduation from Merced High School in 1944, he served in the United States Navy, then graduated from Fresno College. He was married in 1951 to Phyllis Donner, and this union produced two children, Douglas and Melanie. His professional career in the insurance industry extended over thirty years, qualifying him for the Million Dollar Round Table. He became a Certified Life Underwriter and a Chartered Financial Planner. Stanley's civic responsibilities included service on the Merced County Democratic Central Committee, a term as Grand Juror in Merced County, a volunteer for Project Read, a volunteer for Breaking Bread at Temple Beth Jacob, Redwood City. He served two terms on the San Mateo County Grand Jury, and was a founder and director of the Speakers' Bureau for the Retired Grand Jurors' Association of San Mateo County. Stanley and his wife, Phyllis, lived in Portola Valley for over thirty years and then moved to Palo Alto. He is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, his children, Douglas (Vicki) and Melanie (Dr. David Greenberg). Five grandchildren will carry on his legacy. Family and friends are invited to funeral services on Wednesday, August 10 at 1 p.m. at Temple Beth Jacob, 1550 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Temple Beth Jacob.