Blanche Steinman dies in MA; funeral this morning

BLANCHE G. STEINMAN, a mother and homemaker and lifelong resident of New Orleans until Hurricane Katrina, died in Brookline, MA on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. She was 87.

Steinman, a member of Congregation Beth Israel, was forced to relocate after the storm destroyed her residence, choosing to live with her daughter for the remainder of her years.

She was predeceased by her husband of many years, Saul Steinman. Steinman is survived by her son Arnold Steinman, her daughter Anne Steinman (spouse Susan D. Tatelman) and a sister, Esther Berger.

Graveside services were held on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at 10:45 a.m. in the New Beth Israel Cemetery, 4400 Elysian Fields Ave. Rabbi Gabriel Greenberg officiated.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory are suggested to Congregation Beth Israel, 4004 W. Esplanade Avenue South, Metairie, LA 70002 or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be expressed online here. Tharp-Sontheimer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.