Elaine Kalka death announced; funeral this morning

ELAINE RUTH BRUMER KALKA, a social worker with Jefferson Parish, died this morning at her New Orleans home. She was 70 years old.

A native of Springfield, MA., Kalka had earned a master’s in social work before working for the parish. She is surived by her husband Morris Kalka and two children.

A graveside funeral took place on Sunday, June 17, 2018, at 10:30 am at Chevra Thilim Memorial Park, 5000 Iberville St. Rabbi Deborah Silver officiated.