Cynthia M. Farber

Cynthia M. Farber, age 94, married to the late Stuart D. Farber, MD, formerly of New Orleans passed away in Atlanta on November 4, 2026. Mrs. Farber was born and raised in New Orleans. She went to Newcomb College where she met her late husband Stuart D. Farber. Besides her family her passion was fundraising, whether as a volunteer or as a professional. Among her many volunteer accomplishments were the Co-Chair for the WYES-TV Showboat Auction, President of the National Council of Jewish Women, Greater New Orleans Section, President of the local chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (formerly known as the National Society of Fund-Raising Executives (NSFRE). As a professional, she was the underwriting co-chair for WYES-TV and later the Director of Development of the Louisiana Nature and Science Center and while working there became a Certified Professional Fundraising Executive. She is survived by her children Shellye Farber, New Orleans; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Kathy Farber, Atlanta; daughter and son-in-law Stacey and Roy Wronker, Atlanta; her grandchildren, Jessica Lostetter (Jon); Alyssa Tampas (Mike) and Brandon Wronker (Allie) and her three great granddaughters Zoe, Piper and Jade. We would like to thank all the caregivers at The Piedmont-Buckhead and Eckstein Home Care Atlanta for the wonderful care they gave our mother over the last four years. Graveside services will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 1:00 pm at Hebrew Rest Cemetery #3, 2003 Pelopidas St. New Orleans. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Touro Synagogue, the Jewish Children’s Regional Service, the National Council of Jewish Women, Greater New Orleans Section or the charity of your choice.