GLORIA SALOMON FISHER, a housewife and mother, died peacefully at Woldenberg Village hospice care on Saturday, August 8. She was 91.
Fisher, who was predeceased by her pediatrician husband of many years, Dr. Leo Fisher, was a New Orleans native, a graduate of Sophie B. Wright High School and a longtime resident of Gretna. She attended Congregation Beth Israel, where she was most active as a sisterhood member, once serving as treasurer. She was a lifetime member of Hadassah.
Fisher was a dedicated community service volunteer and spent many hours rendering service at Willow Wood. She also participated in Jefferson Parish Medical Women’s Auxiliary.
She is survived by her daughter Elaine, son Dr. Marc Fisher (Debbie), her sister Vera S. Solodky of Lancaster, PA. and two grandchildren.
A graveside funeral service took place on Monday, August 10 on at 1:00 p.m. at the New Beth Israel Cemetery, 4400 Elysian Fields Blvd. Rabbi Gabriel Greenberg officiated.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Congregation Beth Israel or to Children’s Hospital.
Funeral arrangements were by Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home.
Fisher, who was predeceased by her pediatrician husband of many years, Dr. Leo Fisher, was a New Orleans native, a graduate of Sophie B. Wright High School and a longtime resident of Gretna. She attended Congregation Beth Israel, where she was most active as a sisterhood member, once serving as treasurer. She was a lifetime member of Hadassah.