1936
2017
COLUMBIA – Marlene Gertrude Korash, 80, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Dunbar Funeral Home, Northeast Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service at Marlene’s residence in Wildewood Downs.
Born in Washington, D.C., Marlene was a daughter of the late Charles and Rose Madoff.
Marlene was a member of Temple Israel and Beth Shalom Synagogue, Tree of Life. She went to art school and loved interior design. She enjoyed working at and designing outfits at high end retail stores.
More than anything, Marlene would want all to know her deep love and enjoyment of spending time with her children; but especially her granddaughter, Lexie and grandson, Tripp. She also loved to travel, Broadway shows, Hawaii, and a beautiful yard. She enjoyed shopping and finding good deals, and art and culture, particularly of the Jewish heritage
She is survived by her son, Michael B. Korash and his wife, Kathleen Korash, of Daytona Beach, Fla.; daughter, Renee K. Stevens and her husband, Roy M. Stevens, Jr., of Daytona Beach; granddaughter, Alexandra B. Stevens of Columbia; and grandson, Roy M. Stevens III of Columbia.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Sheldon Korash; parents, Charles and Rose Madoff; and sisters, Bobbie Tarica and Melba Winepol.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Plant Trees through Jewish National FundSiva through the website https://send.shiva.com/trees-for-israel.html?gclid=CKDnltX06tMCFR6Bswod-hEErA.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Dunbar Funeral Home - Northeast.
6 Entries
May 16, 2017
Elaine Silverstein
Dear Renee and Michael,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much your mother treasured the family and most especially the two of you. I will be honored to plant a tree in her memory.
May 16, 2017
Sandra Ellison
Once in a lifetime you meet a person that totally changes your out look on life.
She was that person not only a client but and awesome friend.
We would spend hours just talking and enjoying each other's company
I will miss that .
In his arms
May 16, 2017
Rena Katz
Marlene was always so nice to me and such a fashion plate! I am sure many of us think the same.
May 14, 2017
Heather Renner
Both Marlene and Eugene were like 2nd parents to me during the summers when I was in college. Marlene opened her home to me and treated me like I was her own child. I loved both Marlene and Eugene Korash as if they were my own. Renee, you and Michael are so blessed to have had such great parents. Thank you, Renee, for sharing them with me!
May 12, 2017
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Brian Funderburk
She was a very nice lady I'll miss her
May 12, 2017
Brian Funderburk
A very sweet and generous lady I will miss her
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