Obituary: Peggy Kaplan

Peggy Kaplan, age 85, passed away in Coumbus, Ohio, on Aug. 2, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Kaplan; father, Robert Hammersmith; mother, Dorothy Offenberg and brother, Robert Hammersmith. She is survived by her children, Bonnie Katz (David) Taylor, Michelle Katz Grey, Teri Katz Mancuso, Tobi Katz Cartmill and Joshua Katz; step-sons Michael (Iris) Kaplan and Barry Kaplan, brother, Skip (Karen) Yassenoff; grandchildren, Jeremiah (Kayla), Courtney, Daniel (fiancé, Rachel), Hailee (Seth), Hannah, Jessica, Nicholas, Mya, Samuel, Nev and Abram; great grandchildren, Carter, Gavin, Avery and Jameson; many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Peggy attended Bexley High School and was an avid fan of the Buckeyes. She was involved with many local Jewish organizations including careers at the Columbus Jewish Historical Society and the Columbus Jewish Foundation. She was a volunteer extraordinaire at Congregation Agudas Achim and Torat Emet where she was beloved and respected by many congregants and staff over the past several decades. Peggy was an avid gardener and loved her flowers. Above all, Peggy loved visiting with all her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren in Oregon, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Maine, and Florida.

Funeral services were held on Aug. 4, 2023, at Epstein Memorial Chapel followed at New Agudas Achim Cemetery. Shiva was observed at Congregation Torat Emet.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Peggy’s memory may be made to Congregation Torat Emet (www.toratemet.org) Online guest book at www.epsteinmemorial.com.

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