Hyla Nebel Weiskind's Obituary
Hyla Weiskind (nee Nebel), 72, of Cleveland, Ohio passed away August 21, 2020. Hyla was born June 1, 1948 to Dorothy and Joseph Nebel. She graduated from Brush H.S. in 1966 along with many of her lifelong friends. She attended Ohio State & Case Western Reserve Universities. She met her life-long soul mate, Ray Weiskind, Christmas Eve, 1968, and they married on August 23, 1970. Twenty-seven years later, after raising four children, and volunteering for numerous organizations, she resumed her studies and graduated from the University of Dayton. Pursuing her passion, she became a Geriatric Social Worker, and worked for the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton for almost 20 years. In 2016, Hyla and Ray returned to their roots in Cleveland, Ohio.
Hyla was someone special to all who knew her. She exuded compassion, kindness, and humility. She would spend 6 -7 hours every Friday before Shabbos sending texts to family, friends, and literally anyone who needed something extra in dealing with life’s challenges. She mailed countless greeting cards to all those who were ill, even after they recovered. She would give tootsie roll pops to every smiling face she encountered. Hyla was someone who conveyed that she really cared. She volunteered from the age of 12, starting as a candy striper at Doctor’s Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Her volunteerism continued her entire life. She was active in Bnai Brith Youth, Jewish Federation, Hadassah, Cheter Kadissha, Hospice Camp for Children, Erma’s House for Special Children, and she was President of Beth Jacob Synagogue’s Sisterhood for two terms. She was a “Woman of Valor” at Beth Abraham Synagogue.
Her friends say this about her: “She was an Angel”, “A Gift”, and “She never met a stranger”. “She will be sorely missed”.
Hyla is survived by her husband Ray, her children Adam Weiskind ( Sabrina), Rachael Weiskind, Benjamin Weiskind ( Rachel) and Miriam Weiskind, and her grandchildren, Sarah Naomi, Devora Meira, Joseph Gabriel, and Yehuda Gabriel; Her sisters Elaine Markowitz (Steve) and Judy Molcilnicar ( Joseph); as well as extended family and friends in Cleveland, Dayton, California, Arizona, and elsewhere.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Temple Israel Ner Tamid, 1732 Lander Rd, Mayfield Hts, Ohio 44124 c/o the Kari Friedman Memorial Education Fund, or to Hospice of Dayton Children’s Camp, or Erma’s House in Dayton.
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