deaths

Genia Marchasin

June 6, 1915–July 7, 2010

Genia was a Holocaust-era survivor who survived WWII by fleeing Poland to Russia, Sweden and, finally, the United States. Born in Poland, Genia met and married Moritz Marchasin in 1939. They were married 45 years, until his death in 1984. Together, they raised Isac (Eileen) Marchasin and Helen (Zevika) Salles. Genia adored her grandchildren — Richard Marchasin, Laura Levine, Benjamin Salles and Adina Zbriger — and her eight great-children ranging from 10 years down to 2, with her ninth on the way.

Genia was a volunteer for the Jewish Home for the Aged and other Jewish charitable organizations. As the matriarch of this family, she adhered to traditional Jewish values; still, she enjoyed her trips to Reno and never missed a bingo game.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to your favorite charity.

Services were held at Eternal Home Cemetery in Colma.

Louise J. Rosenberg

July 31, 1933–July 19, 2010

In San Francisco, at age 76. Beloved wife of Claude N. Rosenberg for 39 years, until his death in 2008. Together, they established and guided the Louise and Claude Rosenberg Family Foundation for 24 years. The Foundation’s beneficiaries were leaders in early education, medical research, the arts, and others fields which were among the Rosenbergs’ passions.

Louise is survived by her loving children — Anne (Nick) Germanacos and Jennifer (Tommy) Battat, Linda (Andrew) Ach and Douglas (Ellen) Rosenberg. She adored her grandchildren — Constantine and Alexander Germanacos and Jared and Lillian Battat, Amanda, Sara and Liza Ach and Julia and Lauren Rosenberg. Also survived by her dear sister, Suzanne (Richard) Gerson.

Funeral services were held at Home of Peace Cemetery in Colma. The family would warmly appreciate donations in Louise’s memory to Aim High, P.O. Box 410715, San Francisco, CA 94141 or a favorite charity of your choice.