Roberta Chapman
Roberta Chapman died on September 3, 2024, at the age of 86. A service was held on September 5 at Emanuel Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Emily Hyatt. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Born in Chicago, Ill., on May 20, 1938, Ms. Chapman was a teacher, counselor and principal. She moved to Denver in 2019.
“We called her Auntie Bertie,” her family said. “She loved to exercise and travel.
“Everyone who knew her loved her sense of humor.”
Survivors are brother Jay (Barbara) Chapman; sister-in-law Cynthia Chapman; nephews and nieces Cary (Stacey) Chapman, Jamie (Jon) Sarche and Elissa Bassist; and cousin Joy (Jack) Siegel.
Ms. Chapman is also mourned by Marcy Granick.
Contributions may be made to Brighton Hospice, JFS or Temple Emanuel.
Evelyn Wiescamp
Denver native Evelyn J. Wiescamp died on September 3, 2024. She was 83. A private service was held, officiated by Rabbi Rachel Kobrin. Feldman Mortuary handled the arrangements.
Born on June 6, 1941, Mrs. Wiescamp received her bachelor’s degree from CU in June, 1965. After receiving her teaching certificate, she began her career in education by teaching language arts at Longmont High School. She later taught ESL (English as a Second Language).<span class=”Apple-converted-space”> </span>
“She enjoyed teaching those students who were from many different countries,” Mrs. Wiescamp ’s family said. “She taught them to save their books, and to treat them kindly.
“Evelyn was an avid reader and always had a book with her,” her family added. “She loved reading historical fiction novels, newspapers, magazines — anything in print to grab her attention!
“Evelyn never met a stranger. She loved meeting new people, conversing with them and making new friends.
Survivors are Mrs. Wiescamp’s husband Gail L. Wiescamp; brother Dr. Erwin (Helen Ruth) Mozer; niece Dr. Erika (Jon Glick) Mozer; nephew Dr. Tony (Dr. Stevie Carraro) Mozer and great nephew Max Mozer.
Contributions may be made to the Denver Hospice.
Deanna Kanowitz-Klatsky
Longtime Denver resident Deanna “Dede” Kanowitz-Klatsky passed away on September 18, 2024. She was 76. A service was held on September 22 at Rose Hill Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Michael Shields. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
A native of New York City, Mrs. Kanowitz-Klatsky was born on June 7, 1948. Her family moved to Denver, where Mrs. Kanowitz-Klatsky attended Denver North High School.<span class=”Apple-converted-space”> </span>
She was previously married to Robert Klatsky.
At the time of her passing, Mrs. Kanowitz-Klatsky lived in New York.
Survivors are son Jason (Meredith) Klatsky; siblings Stephen Kanowitz and Dr. Arthur Kanowitz; and grandchildren Dean and Jenna.
Contributions can be made to HEA.
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