Longtime Temple Sinai emeritus administrator Herbert Barton dies
Herbert Barton, the emeritus executive director at Temple Sinai, who had served the congregation for more than five decades and the former executive secretary of the Hebrew Rest Association, died early this morning, Friday, January 22.
Herbert Barton
According to a note that announced his passing, Barton died with his wife Sue at his side.
“Herbert’s death is a tremendous loss to our Sinai Family,” wrote Rabbi Daniel Sherman. “He will be incredibly missed and his legacy will be long remembered.”
Barton was married to the late Vera Levy Barton and was also predeceased by a daughter, Leigh Muller (Chip). He is survived by his second wife of many years, Sue Levy Barton, his sisters Evelyn Joseph and Annette Paige; his daughter Barbara Greenberg (Mark, z’l) his step-children Sherry Mayer and Gus Levy; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
A funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Temple Sinai, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, in-person attendance will be limited to family members only. Others will be able to view the service online via Zoom or on the livestream broadcast on the Temple Sinai website.
