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The Jewish Historical Society of Delaware is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Danna Miller Levy. Her interest in the history of Delaware’s Jewish community was deeply rooted. Danna served as Secretary of JHSD from 2009 until 2021. She was always eager to help plan and promote JHSD Annual Meeting events and programs and tireless in her efforts.

Read Danna Levy’s obituary published in The News Journal

To make a donation in memory of Danna Levy (or another loved one), use one of the options below.

By check to Jewish Federation of Delaware, mail to 515 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801

JHSD offers the following secure online donation options:

For all of the above, please include a note indicating the tribute as well as your address to forward to the family.
(Or inform us of same by email at info@jhsdelaware.org.)

Roger M. Levy was an active member of the Jewish community, serving as a board member of the Jewish Federation of Delaware, treasurer of Congregation Beth Shalom, and contributor to numerous other organizations. Roger served as president of JHSD in 2009–2012. Under Roger’s leadership, JHSD held notable and popular annual meeting events at the Siegel JCC and the Delaware Art Museum, including “Lincoln and the Jews,” a presentation by Harold Holzer, in 2010, “The Jewish Contribution to Art in Delaware” by Dr. Danielle Rice, in 2011, and “The Jewish Musical Heritage in Delaware” in 2012. Roger Levy passed away on July 31.

To make a donation in memory of Roger Levy (or another loved one), use one of the options below.

By check to Jewish Federation of Delaware, mail to 515 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801

JHSD offers the following secure online donation options:

For all of the above, please include a note indicating the tribute as well as your address to forward to the family.
(Or inform us of same by email at info@jhsdelaware.org.)

Nancy Sherr became involved with JHSD when Toni Young’s book, Becoming American, Remaining Jewish: The Story of Wilmington, Delaware’s First Jewish Community, 1879-1924, was published in 1999. Nancy served as secretary and, when Henry Galperin stepped down as president of JHSD, she and Dicey Sklut were elected to serve as copresidents in 2002. During their tenure, JHSD hosted the airing of “It’s a Mitzvah!”, a documentary
program aired on WHYY-TV describing 75 years of Jewish immigration in the Delaware Valley. They planned the four-program series, “Delaware Jews and the Land of Israel,” which featured Joseph Byer, Ruth and Bernard Siegel, Norman “Sunny” Schutzman, Ted Mattes, Faith and Lou Brown, Ruth and Dr. Albert Goodman, and Rabbi David Geffen.
Nancy Sherr passed away on July 19 at her home in Boca Raton, Florida.

We are grateful for their contributions to Delaware’s Jewish community and extend our
condolences to their families.

To make a donation in memory of Nancy Sherr (or another loved one), use one of the options below.

By check to Jewish Federation of Delaware, mail to 515 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801

JHSD offers the following secure online donation options:

For all of the above, please include a note indicating the tribute as well as your address to forward to the family.
(Or inform us of same by email at info@jhsdelaware.org.)

This photograph was found at the JCC and is now part of the collections of the Jewish Historical Society of Delaware.

Gloria Warren grew up in Wilmington, Delaware, the daughter of Herman Weiman, a watchmaker, and Julia Ida Weiss Weiman. She went to Warner Junior High School. Her film career as Gloria Warren started when she was just 15 years old and included ALWAYS IN MY HEART (1942), CINDERELLA SWINGS IT (1943), DANGEROUS MONEY (1946), DON’T GAMBLE WITH STRANGERS (1946), and BELLS OF SAN FERNANDO (1947).

Source: Jewish Historical Society of Delaware