Margery Kirschman passes away in CA., private burial

MARGERY ALAYNICK KIRSCHMAN, a homemaker who called New Orleans home for most of her lifetime died in her adopted city of Rancho Mirage, CA. home on Thursday, July 7. She was 87.

Marjery Kirschman

Born in Milwaukee, she moved from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina pommeled the city.  She was preceded in death in 2009 by her husband of 61 years, Victor Floyd Kirschman,  and her son Kenneth Alan Kirschman.

She is survived by her two sons Arnold Kirschman (Rachel van Voorhies) and Richard Kirschman (Patricia), five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Kirschman’s family has requested a private burial service in Hebrew Rest No. 3, 2003 Pelopidas Street, on Wednesday, July 13. The private graveside service will be jointly officiated by Rabbi Edward Paul Cohn and Rabbi Matthew A. Reimer. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 from 5:00-7:00 pm at 5558 Jacquelyn Court.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts or Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans. Condolences may be expressed online at www.tharpsontheimerfh.com. Information 835-2341. T harp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home of Metairie is in charge of arrangements.