PHOTOS: Remembering the 11 people killed in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
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Remembering the 11 people killed in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
Jerry Rabinowitz Dr. Jerry Rabinowitz, 66, of Edgewood, got his education in medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in the 1970s. A page on the school’s website dedicated to the Squirrel Hill doctor says he went on to complete his residency in Pittsburgh, where he established a family practice. After the shooting, his family created the Jerry Rabinowitz Memorial Residency Scholarship in his memory.
Cecil Rosenthal Cecil Rosenthal, 59, of Squirrel Hill (brother of David Rosenthal), was a greeter at the Tree of Life synagogue and was always the first person you saw entering the door. He showed kindness to everyone who walked in. “It was important for Cecil to welcome people to the synagogue; that’s what he was known for,” said Diane, Cecil and David’s sister.
David Rosenthal David Rosenthal, 54, of Squirrel Hill (brother of Cecil Rosenthal), would spend every Friday night and Saturday morning at the Tree of Life synagogue with his brother Cecil. “Cecil and David were the kindest individuals you could ever meet,” said Diane.
Rose Mallinger Rose Mallinger, 97, of Squirrel Hill, was the oldest victim in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. She was a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mallinger was a "regular" at Tree of Life synagogue, and would attend service with her daughter Andrea, who was injured in the shooting.
Dan Stein Daniel Stein, 71, of Squirrel Hill, was a devoted member of the New Light congregation. His daughter, Leigh, describes him as very outgoing and says he made friends with everyone he came in contact with. “He always enjoyed volunteering and as he got older, his love for volunteering grew,” said Joseph, Daniel’s son.
Irving Younger Irving Younger, 69, was a realtor living in Mt. Washington. He was a greeter at the synagogue and attended for 10 years. A person who lived next to Younger described him as a kind soul and said he was very caring. Younger joined Dan Stein to donate blood regularly.
Joyce Fienberg Joyce Fienberg, 75, of Oakland, worked as a research specialist in the Education Department at the University of Pittsburgh. Her family says she’s remembered for her attention to detail, her reliability, and her kindness. “She really wanted everyone to feel like they were the most special person,” said Marnie Fienberg, Joyce Fienberg’s daughter-in-law.
Bernice & Sylvan Simon Bernice Simon, 84, and Sylvan Simon, 87, were married for 62 years and lived together in Wilkinsburg. “They were so likable and cared about other people,” a neighbor who lived next door to the couple for decades told Channel 11 in 2018. First responders found them in each other’s arms.
Melvin Wax Melvin Wax, 87, of Squirrel Hill, was a retired accountant and a member of the New Light Congregation. In 2018, Myron Snider, chairman of the congregation's cemetery committee, described him as “such a kind, kind person.” Snider said Wax was a pillar of the congregation, filling just about every role except cantor.
Richard Gottfried Richard Gottfried, 65, of Ross Township, was a dentist and business partner with his wife, and was an alumnus of the University of Pittsburgh. Gottfried volunteered for Catholic Charities Free Dental Clinic and helped prepare couples for marriage at St. Athanasius Church. "The things that you say about him, I want them to be who he is, and he is, was, the kindest, most loving, caring person," said Bonni Huffman, Gottfried's sister who talked to Channel 11 in 2018.
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