Deborah (Dee) L. Ozer (Schwartz) Obituary (1923 - 2017)

Deborah (Dee) L. Ozer (Schwartz), 94, passed away on September 21 in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. She had a long, happy, and productive life. She is survived by her three children, Allan P. Schwartz (Jane Rockler), Glenn J. Schwartz (Lenore Rockler) both of Minnetonka, MN and Janet R. Udell (Bruce Udell) of Sarasota, Florida. Deborah was blessed with 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Deborah was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Jack Schwartz as well as Jere Lustig (19years), and Irving Ozer (15years). Deborah loved to tell everyone that she was blessed with three wonderful marriages. She is also survived by two sisters, Hilda Manello and Ruth Briefman. Her third sister, Bertha Froomkin passed away earlier this year. Their youngest brother, Hyman Berman, died in 1968. Deborah partnered with her husband, Jack in several businesses for the first part of their marriage. She was later employed as the chief Administrator of the Youngstown Area Jewish Services and of the Jewish Federation of Greater Youngstown for 18 years. She continued to be active in volunteer and Jewish Community organizations throughout her life where she was valued for her skills, devotion, energy and drive. Deborah was the last surviving member of the foundation Committee for the construction of the Youngstown Jewish Community Center in 1954. Even after she retired and relocated to Chicago in 1978, she founded the Jewish Seniors Organization there. Deborah became a Bat Mitzvah at Temple El Emeth at the age of 80. She was selected for The Woman of Valor Award by the Youngstown Area N’Amat Organization in 2003. She will be greatly missed by all of her family and those who knew her. Her life will be celebrated in Youngstown, Ohio where she resided for the majority of her life. In lieu of flowers or candy, Deborah would have appreciated contributions to the Kent State University Hillel House or any other charitable organizations of your choice.