Julia Izsak

Julia Blumenthal “Jaye” Izsak, 97, formerly of McKeesport, died Thursday, July 18, 2013. Mrs. Izsak moved to Illinois several years ago to be cared for by her nephew, Terry Wittert and his wife, Mimi. Born in Beregszaz, Hungary, May 11, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Tony and Sarah Blau Blumenthal and wife of the late Carl Izsak. Preceded in death by 2 daughters, Clara Izsak and Linda Kraynick, 2 sisters, Marge Feldman and Irene Wittert, and a brother, Arnold Blumenthal, she is survived by nieces and nephews and by her sister-in-law, Lillian Blumenthal. She was a member of the former Congregation Tree of Life/Sfard and Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary, Post #181. A graveside service will take place Monday, July 22, 2013 at 10:00 AM at the Tree of Life/Sfard Cemetery in Versailles Borough with Rabbi Paul Tuchman officiating. Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA 15132 is in charge of arrangements. The family suggests contributions to the Jewish War Veterans.