Abigail L Labovitz

with her family by her side on July 5th, 2025. Abby is predeceased by her father

Harry Lodish, mother Naoma Lodish, and brother Jules Lodish (Carolyn Lodish).

She is survived by her daughter Erica Joy Labovitz (Nathan Olson), her grandson

Dylan L. Olson, her lifetime partner Harvey Labovitz, brothers Larry Lodish (Carole

Lodish), Alvin Lodish (Nari Bauta) and sisters Ruth Rossio (Arthur Rossio,

deceased), Judy Lodish, Deborah Lodish (Michael Harer) as well as an extended

family of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Abby lived a rich life committed to her family and her profession, and she will be

remembered for her outgoing personality, endearing smile, love of laughter, and

caring nature.

Abby went through the Shaker Heights School system, graduating from Shaker in

1965 where she was active in the student community. She was an avid swimmer

and acted as a lifeguard during her school years. She attended Brandeis University

and received her Masters Degree in Social Work from The University of Buffalo.

She committed her life to helping others and was extremely proud of her forty year

career in psychotherapy. She held several positions over the years, including at

University Hospitals, Jewish Family Service Association, Fuchs Mizrahi Day School,

and her own private practice. Her greatest passion was working with children and

helping them navigate the big feelings that life inevitably brings.

Abby was fiercely dedicated to her nuclear and extended family. She was

consistently present in all of Erica’s activities growing up and as an adult, and she

loved being by Harvey’s side as they travelled together, played tennis, or enjoyed a

good book. Her house served as the center of many family gatherings and holiday

celebrations, and she loved to throw a good surprise party. She was a lifelong

member of The Park Synagogue and her Jewish identity informed all aspects of her

life.

Despite a long battle with dementia, Abby never lost her sense of humor, love of a

good meal, and connection to her family.

Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 10 at Berkowitz Kumin Bookatz

Memorial Chapel, 1985 South Taylor Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118,

followed by graveside services at Bet Olam Cemetery 25796 Chagrin Blvd.,

Beachwood, Ohio 44122.

The Family welcomes friends to pay their respects following the services at Sherri

Park North Community Room at 2111 Acacia Park Drive, Lyndhurst, Ohio, 44124

as follows.

Thursday 7/10: Immediately following services until 3pm and from 6pm -

8pm. Friday 7/11: 1pm - 3pm

To view the service remotely please visit the weblink provided on bkbmc.com

Donations to charitable causes honoring Abby’s memory should be directed to The

Alzheimer Association, 3 Summit Park Drive, #550, Independence, Ohio 44131.