World War II veteran formerly of Washington
Joseph Rosenberg, 88, of West 13th Street, Ashtabula, Ohio, died Saturday, July 15, 2000, in Ashtabula County Medical Center.
He was born December 10, 1911, in Washington, a son of Solomon and Sarah Whirft Rosenberg, and had been an Ashtabula resident since 1991.
Until 1991, Mr. Rosenberg lived in Washington, where he operated a clothing business prior to his retirement.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Philippines during World War II.
Mr. Rosenberg enjoyed golf and Pittsburgh Steelers football.
On February 11, 1991, he married Carolyn Jean Avery Rosenberg, who survives.
Also surviving are two stepdaughters, Sandra Solomon and Alice Post, both of Ashtabula; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lillian Garfunkel of New Hampshire.
Deceased are two sisters, Bertha and Ella; and three brothers, Clarence, Simon and Lewis.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 16, in Beth Israel Cemetery, Washington, with Rabbi Russell Fox of Beth Israel Congregation officiating. Funeral arrangements are being made by Ducro Funeral Home, Ashtabula. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.
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