Miriam Katz is buried at 93

MIRIAM BARBER KATZ a former retailer, died on April 16, 2016. She was 93.

She was a resident of New Orleans since 1960 and a member of Congregation Beth Israel.

She was married for 67 years to the late Benjamin R. Katz. He died in 2013. She is survived by sons Michael E. Katz (Jane Olsds) and Allan M. Katz (Terry) of Boca Raton, FL.  and daughter Roberta Katz Sollender ; brother Saul Barber, sister-in-law Esther Barber Rosenberg; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Anshe Sfard Cemetery, 4400 Elysian Fields Avenue. Rabbi Gabriel Greenberg of Congregation  Beth Israel officiated.

Memorials are suggested to Congregation Beth Israel. Condolences may be expressed online at www.tharpsontheimerfh.com.