"Have such good memories of your mom. She was always so sweet to me whenever I came over when I was younger. She was a beautiful women and I admired her. May her memory be a blessing to you all. Sincerely Lisa Kaufman. "
In loving memory of
Marcia Joanne Waxman
March 28, 1937 - December 30, 2021
Marcia Joanne Paris Waxman, a vibrant redhead who loved baking challah, community service, dancing ballet and Motown music, died at 84 years old on Thursday December 30th.
She was the devoted wife of Melvin Waxman for 65 years who survives her. She was the loving center of her family throughout her life, starting with her four younger siblings, to her four adoring children and beyond, a sprawling troupe of 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She died of COVID-related complications after contracting the virus.
Daughter of William and Estelle Paris, Waxman was born March 28, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio. She attended Heights High School.
A funeral will take place at the Waxman Chabad Center 2479 S Green Rd, Cleveland, OH 44122 on Friday December 31 at 1 pm. Interment will take place at Bet Olam Cemetery, 25796 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood, OH 44122. Attendees are requested to comply with CDC guidelines for COVID protection, including wearing a mask during the service. Audio Speakers will broadcast outside the building and on FM station 97.3 to enable social distancing and the following link is available to friends and family who are not able to attend: https://vimeo.com/event/1691553
Donations in her honor can be made to The Kosher Food Pantry (https://kosherfb.org/)
The family will sit Shiva, Sunday through Thursday, at the family home in University Heights:
Shachris: 9am and visitors until 11am
Mincha: 5pm and visitors until 8pm
Funeral arrangements made under the direction of Cleveland Jewish Funerals, 26801 Miles Road, Cleveland, OH 44128. 216-340-1400; www.clevelandjewishfunerals.com