Obituary: Rachel Kron
Rachel Kron, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home Dec. 3, 2018 surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and loved ones.
Rachel Kron, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home Dec. 3, 2018 surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and loved ones. Rachel was born in Riga, Latvia, and had to flee her home with her mother during World War II. She was a Holocaust survivor. She and her husband, Samuel, were married 66 years. Together they endured a life of love, bringing their family to the United States in 1978. Rachel was a strong woman, full of beauty and elegance. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Samuel, her mother Lea, father Phillip, and step-father Abraham. Rachel is survived by her son Jacob (Sasha) Kron; daughter Faina (Alex) Sporn; grandchildren Elana, Michaela, Abigail, Marc, Meg and Sabi; and many close, loved family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Weinstein Hospice or Holocaust Survivor Support Fund. A graveside service was held Dec. 5, 2018, at Crestlawn Memorial Park with Rabbi Neil Sandler officiating. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999. Sign online guest book at www.edressler.com.
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