On Wednesday, February 8, 2012, Leone Vorchhiemer Kraft, peacefully at her home in Bethesda. Born on September 5, 1910, to Abraham and Getta Vorschhiemer in Thüngen, Germany. Beloved mother of Judith Westerman (Arnold Westerman). Predeceased by her husband Julius Kraft and granddaughter Gwen Westerman. She is survived by her daughter, her brother Kurt Vorsch, her grandson Dr. Michael Westerman (Amy Chen), and three great-grandsons. Leone and Julius Kraft were longtime members of Congregation Shaare Zedek in West New York, New Jersey.
Private funeral services will be held to lay her to rest beside her husband in New Jersey. Family will be observing Shiva at her daughter’s home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to B’nai Israel Congregation, Rockville, Maryland.
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