Obituary of Bertha Koren Nast

Bertha K. Nast On October 6, 2011. Beloved wife of the late, Merton D. Nast. Loving mother of the late Edward L. Nast, and her living son, Robert J. Nast and his wife Tanny Nast, and daughter, Carolyn Nast Dashef and her husband, Stephen S. Dashef. Bertha K. Nast will be remembered by her cherished grandchildren, Alysia Dashef Solow and her husband, Warren Solow, Jennifer Dashef, Lauren Dashef Waronker and her husband, Michael Waronker , and her great-granddaughters, Ava Solow, Audrey Waronker, and Gabrielle Waronker. Her brothers Meyer and Jack Koren predeceased her. She is survived by her loving brother and wife Alex Koren and Sandra R. Koren. Bertha leaves her nieces and nephews Nancy Tesser, Patricia Karn, Debbie Adduci, Susan Bohen, Ann Coughlin, Ed Nast, Rich Nast and their spouses and children. Bertha will be remembered for her loving kindness to her family, friends and community and as a spirited and compassionate woman. At a recent celebration of her 100 years, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins remembered the laughter and joy she brought to their lives. Bertha was very proud of her parents, Ida and Ben Koren, Russian Jewish immigrants who came to this country in 1905. She spoke about their virtues and tried to emulate their values. She often remarked that her parents were hard working people who valued honesty, generosity, love, education, and especially good family times together. While raising a family, Bertha volunteered in local organizations including: the Boy and Girl Scout organizations, the Irondequoit Parent/Teacher's Association, the Red Cross Foundation, Congregation B'rith Kodesh Sisterhood, the Jewish Home of Rochester, and the National Council for Jewish Women. A special thanks for Rabbi Sandra Katz for her good work and her loving kindness. The family wishes to thank the nurses, aides, social workers and hospice on 3 North East for their loving care, and the art and physical therapists for enriching the lives of the residents. Donations in Bertha's memory may be sent to the Jewish Home Foundation, 2021 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY 14618. Funeral services will be held, SUNDAY, at Mt. Hope Cemetery at 11AM. Family and friends are asked to gather at the main entrance at 10:45 AM. (Click for a map to the cemetery) The family will receive friends at the Jewish Home (2021 Winton Rd. S.) following the funeral until 3PM. (Click for a map to the Jewish Home) Home Brighton, New York Birthplace Rochester, New York Donations Donations in Bertha's memory may be sent to the Jewish Home Foundation, 2021 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY 14618.