Lola Herz, 93, of West Hartford, CT, died September 2, 2016. Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. Widow of the late Leon Herz of beloved memory. Lola leaves three children, Roman Herz and his wife Donna, Zev Herz, and Steven Herz and his wife Ronalee; five grandchildren Randy Herz and his wife Jennifer, Matthew Herz and his wife Laura, Jennifer Helmrich and her husband Stein, April Herz, and Tyler Herz; and six great grandchildren Jacob, Alexander, Zachary, Nicole, Isabella, and Jozey. She is also survived by her brother Herman Sheppard and his family. Lola was born in 1922 in Poland, daughter of Rubin and Rachel Prepiorka, and was a Holocaust survivor. She met and married her husband Leon in Germany after they were both released from concentration camps. They moved to Israel in 1948 and then to the United States in 1957. Lola was an extraordinary woman and the matriarch of her family. She found the greatest joy in being with her family and friends. She was famous for her sponge cake, potato kugel and Sunday lunches with her family. She always had a smile on her face, a kind word, and a warm hug for those she knew and loved. Everyone who knew her adored her. She will be missed. Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel of The Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, with Rabbi James Rosen officiating this Sunday at 1:30 pm. The family will be receiving guest immediately following at 25 Cassandra Blvd, West Hartford, CT 06107 in the Community Room. Memorial period will be observed at the home of Roman and Donna Herz at 60 Cassandra Blvd, apt. 311, West Hartford beginning at 2 pm Monday, services to be held at 7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Member and Donor Services, P.O. Box 90988, Washington, DC 20090-0988 www.ushmm.org Email: membership@ushmm.org. For further information, time, directions, or to share memories of Lola with her family, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com. The family wishes to thank Summerwood of Bloomfield, Ct and her caregiver Peggy Harvey for their wonderful care and kindness.
Sorry for your loss. All the best. I don't know what to say for my mother is deteriorating and she is 92.stay well and count every day ad a blessing
Pam and Al Post
From: Henry Zachs
From Farmington, ct
Posted On: September 2, 2016
Sorry for your loss
From: Jacqi & Dave Roseman
From Boynton Beach, Fl
Posted On: September 2, 2016
Ray-sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace. Jacqi & Dave Roseman
From: Mark Merin
From Bloomfield, Ct
Posted On: September 2, 2016
"A Woman of Valor" best describes your mom. I cherish the memories going back to Albany Avenue, the many dinners, sponge cake (no one made it better)and good times were had by all of us. My thoughts are with all of you during this time.
Ilene, Mark and Dorothy
From: marilyn scheinblum
From bloomfield, ct
Posted On: September 2, 2016
Dear Donna and Roman,
I was sorry to learn of lola's passing...She and your dad were
great friends to my family...I can remember all the good times everyone had. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Marilyn Scheinblum
From: Bary Snyder & Joan Bortman
From WEST HARTFORD, CT.
Posted On: September 2, 2016
WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOVE BECOMES A MEMORY
THE MEMORY BECOMES A " TREASURE "
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
From: Beverly Singer Home Fax 860 236 2204
From Boca Raton, FL
Posted On: September 2, 2016
I was so saddened to hear of your Mother's passing. Although I did not have the privilege of knowing her personally, I understand that she was a lovely lady. My most sincere and heartfelt sympathy to you Ray, and the entire family.
Fondly,
Beverly Singer
From: Irma and Mort Handel
From ,
Posted On: September 4, 2016
Irma and I both extend our deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother. Even at 93, with a life well lived, and a mind still sharp, her loss is tough to bear. Our condolences to you and your family.
mort and irma
From: Michele Merin
From Solon, Oh
Posted On: September 5, 2016
My sincerest sympathy on the loss of your incredible mother , grandmother , great grandmother and sister .
Lola always held a special place in my heart as I did in hers .
Thank you for sharing this amazing woman with me for my life I will miss her always
Much love,
Michele
From: ANITA KAPLOWITZ
From westport, Connecticut
Posted On: September 3, 2016
so sorry to hear this news. I always enjoyed being with her and the many card parties and dinners.
From: Bob Gresham
From Windsor, ct
Posted On: September 3, 2016
Zev, I am sorry for your loss.
From: Gloria Azia
From West Hartford, Ct
Posted On: September 3, 2016
Dear Donna and Ray
So sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
From: Rose Goldsher
From East Hartford, CT
Posted On: September 3, 2016
Dear Herz Family, I shared the news of Lola's passing with my parents, Alek and Genia Goldsher. We remember the good times we all had when your family would visit ours on the farm. We remember Lola and Leon fondly as well as the boys. So sorry for your loss.
From: Gloria Azia
From west hartford, ct
Posted On: September 3, 2016
Dear Donna and Ray
So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gloria Azia
From: sandy and al parven
From avon,, ct
Posted On: September 3, 2016
EXTENDING OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AT THIS TIME OF SORROW.THE PARVEN'S
