Ilene Sigel

Dolly set the standard for all who loved her by being a fiercely independent woman bucking the stereotype of the times. She obtained a BA from the University of Michigan in speech pathology. Before starting her career, she traveled to Europe, which began her love of travel, serving as a role model for her kids and grandkids.

She was an accomplished cook, loved to entertain, including hosting multiple family holidays. She shared a passion for the Cleveland Orchestra with her husband Norman, and enjoyed skiing, boating and playing tennis. Dolly also had a long career at Cleveland Scholarship program as an advisor to high school students seeking college education.

Dolly shared 62 remarkable years of her life with her husband Norman. She is survived by her sons Eric and Glenn, daughters in law Elaine Shulman and Jessica, grandchildren Mark, Matthew, Max, Ari, Talya and Zev, and brother Jerry Silverman (wife Beth).

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 6th at 10:00am at the Berkowitz Kumin Bookatz Memorial Chapel, 1985 S. Taylor Road, Cleveland Heights. Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery, 26700 Aurora Road, Bedford Heights, OH. To view this service, please scroll down to the services section and click on “JOIN LIVESTREAM”.

The family will be receiving friends at the home of Glenn Sigel, 3460 Lawton Lane, Pepper Pike, on Sunday, April 5th, from 3-5pm, and then April 6th from 3-5pm and 7-9pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CollegeNow Donate Now - College Now Greater Cleveland | Higher Education Services- and note in memory of Dolly Sigel; or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements were made under the supervision of Berkowitz Kumin Bookatz Memorial Chapel.