Celia Isakovitz (née Singer), beloved wife of the late David. Loving mother to Linda Sternfeld (Noah), Susan Markowitz (Harry) and Miriam Kaufman. Dear sister of Shulamit and the late Yitzhak, Netti and Yakov Zamir of Israel. Deeply loved Bubby to Shula (Binyumin), Benyamin (Shifra), Hadar (Yitzhak), Odela (Simcha Rubin), Scott (Anita), Stacy (Tony), Jamie (Blake) and David. Incredible great grandmother and great great grandmother to over 120.
A Holocaust survivor, she was born in Romania, and emigrated to Cleveland by way of Italy and Israel. The long-time owner, seamstress & talented dressmaker of Rose’s Tailoring at Cedar & Green, she was adored by the Cleveland community.
Celia spoke 9 languages, and shared her love for Yiddishkeit and Jewish traditions with her beautiful family.
A lifetime member of Green Road Synagogue, a supporter of Meals on Wheels, Kol Israel & Hadassah.
Private services will be held Tuesday, February 23 at 11am at Zion Memorial Park.