Eva Portnoy, age 92, of Lyndhurst, Ohio passed away on Sunday June 10, 2018. Eva was born June 13, 1925 in Youngstown, Ohio.
Beloved wife of the late Louis Portnoy; devoted mother of Joan (Gordon) Pang and Marilyn (Kevin) McQuade; dear sister of Belle Flax (deceased); cherished aunt and great-aunt.
Eva was a dedicated registered nurse for over 55 years and ended her career as the assistant director of nursing for Montefiore Home. She came to Cleveland to study at the Mt. Sinai Hospital School of Nursing following high school. While a student nurse she attended to burn victims of the East Ohio Gas fire in 1944.
Eva was deeply appreciated by the families and patients she served of the many years of her career.
A graveside services for Eva will be held Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 3:00 PM at Bet Olam Cemetery, 25796 Chagrin Boulevard, Beachwood, Ohio 44122.
Contributions in Eva's memory are suggested to the Cleveland APL (clevelandapl.org).
Funeral arrangements under the direction of BERKOWITZ-KUMIN-BOOKATZ MEMORIAL CHAPEL (216) 932-7900.