Obituary: Betty Barocas Roistacher

Betty Barocas Roistacher (Hebrew name: Rivkah Bat Schmuel Yitzhak), of Atlanta, Ga., passed away peacefully on July 28, 2023, just shy of her 90th birthday. Betty was surrounded by a loving family in her final months.

A New York native, Betty came to Atlanta in 1953 from Washington, D.C., with her husband, Bernie, who predeceased her in 1988.

Betty was a loving daughter to her parents, Sam and Louise Barocas, a wonderful sister to her siblings, Renee Stein (deceased), Ervin Barocas (deceased), and Victor Barocas, who resides in Johns Creek, Ga.

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Betty is survived by her three children: Samuel (Gayle) Roistacher of Chattanooga, Lisa R. Fishman (Mark) of Alpharetta, and Louis (Ellen) Roistacher of Atlanta. She is also survived by five beautiful grandchildren: Angie, Rachael, Amanda, Rebecca, and Shana, as well as four great-grandchildren: McKenzie, Andrew, Easton, and Blakely.

Betty was a lifelong member of Congregation OrVeshalom and was extremely proud of her Jewish and Sephardic heritage. An avid reader on spirituality, Betty enjoyed uplifting others with her positive energy and marvelous sense of humor.

Betty had a very strong work ethic, not only as an incredible homemaker but as an interior decorator, and office manager working and driving into her early eighties.

Betty was the true center and “glue” of her family, often the one who entertained and gathered everyone together for so many celebrations. Her giving spirit, warm sense of humor, and unbridled love for family will surely be missed by all who knew her.

Graveside services were held at Greenwood Cemetery on July 30, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. by Rabbi Mark H. Kunis officiating. To honor Betty’s memory, donations can be made to Congregation Shaarei Shamayim or Weinstein Hospice. Arrangements by Dressler’s, 770-451-4999.