Homemaker Elaine Lubel Van Der Linden is buried

ELAINE LUBEL VAN DER LINDEN, a homemaker and community volunteer, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 7.

Known affectionately as Lainey, Van der Linden gave generously of her time to many local organizations. She was a co-chairman of the WYES-TV auction and served on several local boards.

A member of Touro Synagogue, she is survived by her husband Bernard Van der Linden, her daughters Susan Van der Linden Reaves (Joseph) of  Bellaire, TX and Lisa Amann (Cary), her sisters Roslyn Lubel Grossman and Marcia Lubel Wasserman (Carl), both of Jacksonville, FL and sister-in-law Jo Van der Linden (Barbara) of Greensboro, NC  as well as three grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter Debra Van der Linden Sidelnik and her grandson Ryan David Reaves.

A private burial service was held on Friday morning, December 9 at Hebrew Rest Cemetery No. 3. Rabbi Alexis Berk officiated.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Ochsner Cancer Institute or the Ochsner Pediatrics Hematology/Oncology Fund.

 Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home of Metairie was in charge of arrangements.