Shirley Nowalsky expires at 92

SHIRLEY GENTCHER NOWALSKY, a community leader who was involved with a great many Jewish and civic organizations, died on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at the age of 92.

Nowalsky worked with the Better Business Bureau before her retirement. A longtime member of Congregation Beth Israel, she was active with the Sisterhood.

She was predeceased by her husband of many years, Harry Nowalsky, in 1993 and is survived by children Paula Greenberg (Roy), Judith Nowalsky, and Leon Nowalsky (Ava) and two grandchildren.

Graveside services were held on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at the Old Beth Israel Cemetery, 4321 Frenchmen Street. Rabbi David Posternock officiated.

Memorials are suggested to Congregation Beth Israel or Chabad New Orleans. Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home of Metairie handled arrangements.