1918
2015
On March 25th the world lost an amazing woman, Leona Krohn. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Irene and Jimmy Jaffa; her grandchildren, Andrew, Daniel, and Laura (Vinger) and ten great-grandchildren. She was a holocaust survivor who had fled for her life traveling from her parent's home in Lodz, Poland. She escaped with her husband Mark over 2000 miles first to Siberia surviving Russian work camps for the duration of the Holocaust. Their daughter, Irene was born in a German DP camp and they immigrated to America having lost almost their entire family. Leona was always full of life, using her incredible couture sewing skills and remarkable sense of humor, always with an appropriate joke, to bring smiles to everyone she met. "Two old ladies were sitting on a bench. One said to the other, "remind me again who died yesterday, you or your sister". May her name always be for a blessing. For Leona's story go to www.wjct.org/daughter-holocaust/
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, March 27, 2015. In the Beth Shalom section of Evergreen Cemetery (Gate 5) with Rabbi Yaakov Fisch officiating.
Memorial contributions in Leona's name may be made to Jewish Family and Community Services, Chai Circle for Holocaust Survivors
Please Sign the guestbook at www.hardage-giddensoaklawnchapel.com
HARDAGE-GIDDENS, THE OAKLAWN CHAPEL, 4801 San Jose Blvd is serving the family.
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April 13, 2017
Reimund Krohn
Thank you for sharing your story, may the G-d of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel bless you and your family in perpetuity!
April 15, 2015
Stacey Goldring
Irene, Your mother's life story will live on in perpetuity due to your determination and devotion.
March 27, 2015
Barbara Hanuscin
Irene, my deepest condolences for your profound loss...Most Sincerely, Barbara with the follow up program.
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