Irene Vanger

Irene Vanger
Date of Funeral:
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Time of Funeral:
10 am
Funeral Location:
Levinson Chapel
Cemetery:
Adath Yeshurun Cemetery - 6700 Bowleys Lane
On May 30, 2016, Irene Vanger; beloved mother of Leanna Chamish (Les Bradley) and
Greg (Jennifer) Chamish; loving daughter of the late Morris and Ethel Vanger;
cherished sister of Sybil Elaine Vanger; adored grandmother of Zachary and Emily
Chamish.
Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson
Lane on Wednesday, June 1, at 10 am. Interment Adath Yeshurun Cemetery - 6700
Bowleys Lane.
Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to Alzheimer's
Association, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093.
The family will be receiving at Pikesville DoubleTree by Hilton, 1726 Reisterstown
Road, Baltimore, MD 21208, Wednesday only.
Channahsorah
May 30, 2016 08:02 PM
With loving remembrance of a dear, dear Cousin.
Paul and Carol Smulian
May 30, 2016 08:44 PM
We are sincerely sorry for the loss of Irene. Her struggle over the years has't been an
easy one. Her soul is finally at rest.
With love,
Paul and Carol Smulian
Cousin Channahsorah
May 30, 2016 08:48 PM
Heart, thoughts, and remembrances are very much with Cousins Leanna, Les, and with
Greg and Family-all... And with all us cousins and loved ones and extended-family...
Earlier today was very much strongly and concretely thinking of Irene... Love,
channahsorah.
Bob & Bunny Eskin, Robin & Kris Fieler
May 31, 2016 12:05 AM
To my family,
Aunt (Cousin) Irene will be missed, Leanna, I know we have not seen a lot of each other
over the years and I wish I could be there for you. For many years I missed Family
gatherings both happy and sad because of my job. Now that I own my own business and
answer only to myself, it is sad that I must miss this one also as I will be preparing for
surgery to remove my Gall Bladder. Because of that I cannot attend. I send my love and
condolences to you, and all of the family that loved Aunt Irene. Bunny would come in my
stead but she must stay home to take care of me. Know her soul will hear your prayers
and feel your love, and that will aid her soul in the year of her transition.
Stan and Barbara (nee Weikers) Friedman
May 31, 2016 08:50 AM
Dear Leanna and family,
We are sorry to learn of the passing of your beloved mother. Irene and I go back many
years to when our parents were friends. You are an outstanding daughter and took such
excellent care of your Bubbe as well. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love,
Barbara and Stan
Phyllis & Dave Micahnik
May 31, 2016 10:29 AM
Dear Family,
We are so sorry to lose our beloved Irene. Few words can be written to describe this
lovely graceful woman. Sweetness personified is who she was. Even in her illness, her wit
and joy of living shined through. She fought until the end, and surprised us all with her
strength and fortitude.
I remember our childhood and putting on shows for the Vanger Family Circle. She was
always a star, and cherished by everyone she met.
Let's keep close together as our circle gets smaller. Family is everything.
Leanna and Les were constant loving caregivers, both for Aunt Ethel and Irene.
Rest in peace our beloved Irene.
Phyllis & Dave
Sherry and Jerry Kroop
May 31, 2016 11:12 AM
Dear Leanna and Family
Our hearts join your as we have just learned of the passing of our beloved cousin Irene. It
is true that our cousins are usually the first friends we have in life, and Cousin Irene was
truly my friend. The fabric of this cousin bond is really never unraveled by distance or
time. I am taken back to such fond memories: being little daredevils together and
jumping off the low roof outside her bedroom , her protecting me from her not-so-friendly
dog, wanting to look and dress like her when she became a teenager first, and always
being inspired by her intellect and her poise and her beauty. We have been so saddened
by her struggles in these last year's, but truly believe that she is now in a place of pure
peace, embraced by our wonderful loved ones who have passed before.
We regret that distance prevents us from being by your side tomorrow, but we are with
you in spirit as we say goodbye to our dear sweet cousin and send you our condolences
and wishes for your strength as you gain support from one another during this difficult
time.
Lillian Baldwin Kammerer
May 31, 2016 11:21 AM
So sad to hear of sweet Irene's passing. She was such a special lady and we always
enjoyed her company. A lovely sole passes on to the true rewards that she so deserved.
Although her past few years were difficult, embracing her was still possible and surely
will be missed by all her loved ones. Prayers are for your memories to remain strong and
comfort you as the time passes.
So sorry we cannot attend this tribute to a beautiful life. We just returned from Denver
and cannot take off from work.
Love to all of you.
Beverly Anne (Foreman) Rifkin
May 31, 2016 12:50 PM
Dear Family of Irene Vanger,
I am so deeply saddened to learn of Irene's passing. We were friends as little girls of 10
years old when I first met Irene. We were in the same glasses at School 59 straight threw
our graduation in Mrs. Glassman's 6th grade class. I remember Irene's long beautiful
hair. She was such a sweet and kind caring girl. Many times I would go over her house
after school on Park Heights Avenue and stay for supper. Aunt Ethel, as I called her was
so lovely and kind to me. In later years our paths would cross when I would see her at
Marek's Beauty Shop where my sister Sandy Burke would fix her hair. The long beautiful
hair was gone, but the beauty that was Irene, inside and out, will always be remembered.
She was a very special LADY.
Donald and Susan Weikers Balaban
May 31, 2016 02:44 PM
Our deepest condolences to you all on the passing of your beloved Mother - We were
friends for many years through our parents. May her memory be for a blessing and May
your all be comforted among the mourners of Jerusalem and Israel
Marsha Chircus Vitek
May 31, 2016 05:12 PM
So Sorry for your loss
Dave & Jo Winkelmann
May 31, 2016 08:52 PM
Mothers are always so special, and we are sorry for your loss, Greg and Leanna. Our
deepest sympathy to you, as well as to our daughter Jennifer, our grandchildren Emily
and Zachary, and all of Irene’s other friends and relatives.
Dale Levitz
Jun 1, 2016 10:33 AM
So very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She did so much for TV at Hopkins. Deepest
condolences.
Myra and Jerry Wittik
Jun 1, 2016 05:55 PM
Hi Leanna,
I was very sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. We were friends in high school
and had many fun weekend adventures. My mother was also a friend of your
grandmother, Edith. In fact, they lived at what was then the Concord together. You were
friendly with my daughter in high school-Ann Wittik. So we've had connections for three
generations and again, I am sorry to hear of your mom's passing.
Steve and Henny Zimmerman
Jun 1, 2016 11:52 PM
Leanna- we were so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Our hearts go out to you.
Though we didn't know her personally, if she was as sweet as you, she must have been a
wonderful person.
Steve and Henny Zimmerman
Jun 1, 2016 11:52 PM
Leanna- we were so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Our hearts go out to you.
Though we didn't know her personally, if she was as sweet as you, she must have been a
wonderful person.
Barry Caplan
Jun 4, 2016 09:00 AM
I spent a lot of time with Irene during my formative years and what are to me her glory
years at WJHU radio. I shared this on facebook on a station alumni page:
Before becoming the school's only paid employee at WJHU, Irene spent time working at
WBAL radio. I'm not sure how she came to WJHU from there, but it was the ideal job for
her and she was the ideal person for the job.
Not only was she unflappable, but she understood perfectly how to allow each of us just
the right amount of space to grow, spread our wings and fly from the nest. How far and
wide we have all gone on that foundation is a, tribute to her.
After WJHU was shut down, Irene worked at the then-new Instructional Tv unit at
Hopkins. There were students there, but it wasn't the same she once told me. It was a
promotion for her, but students weren't really in charge of anything and she missed that
aspect of her work a lot. Her work became a job. WJHU was never a job, it was a labor of
love that she was paid for.
I think we are all older now than Irene was at WJHU. For an unfairly long time, fate dealt
Irene a very difficult blow, and I hope that her memories at the radio station, her role in
shaping all of us, a little, or a lot, that she made for herself were hers to keep and
comfort her.
Let's keep her family in our thoughts and hearts especially daughter Leanna, a WJHU
member from the time she was 14, and who took on an oversized role in taking care of
her mother and who asked me to share this news.
Jose R. Diaz
Jun 7, 2016 12:45 PM
Irene is in many pleasant memories as a friend and as part of my "surrogate family" while
I lived in Baltimore, memories that still bring a smile even at this time. She was loved by
many and we were all so much richer and blessed for knowing her. Now the time has
come for release and peace for her and those around her.