Jeannette Kanner
July 13, 1927 - November 24, 2017
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Jeannette Kanner
July 13, 1927 - November 24, 2017
Obituary
Jeannette kanner, 90, of charleston, passed away on friday, november 24, 2017 at the charles morris nursing and rehabilitation center, pittsburgh, pa.
Jeannette was born on july 13, 1927 and raised in weirton, the oldest daughter of the late max and miriam knell.
Jeannette married the love of her life, harry kanner in 1948 and remained happily married until his sudden death in 1997.
In the late 1950’s, after having had her first 3 children, she began attending college on a part time basis. She proudly received her teaching degree from west virginia state university in 1969, while having two additional children.
She then began teaching as a reading specialist at fruth elementary school in charleston. She later obtained a master’s degree and completed a long career in teaching at piedmont elementary school in the early 1990’s.
Throughout her life, she was a proud and active member of b’nai jacob synagogue. She frequently attended services there and was president of the ladies auxiliary, a member of the chevra kadisha and a sunday school teacher. She was always in the kitchen helping others with cooking and her knowledge of the jewish dietary laws. Jeannette was also a lifetime member of hadassah and the national council of jewish women. While her children were growing up, she always found time to participate in the pta and numerous school activities.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, harry; and her brother, teddy knell.
She is survived by her children, dr. Martin z. Kanner of baltimore, md, ted and shelley kanner of charleston, henry and ellen kanner of framingham, ma, peggy and joel kundin of pittsburgh, pa and sally and todd levenson of pittsburgh, pa,; 14 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. she is also survived by 2 sisters, rachel and leonard feinberg of pittsburgh, pa and toby scherer of palm desert, ca and numerous nieces and nephews. jeannette’s daughters, peggy and sally were especially attentive to her during her declining years in pittsburgh, pa.
Funeral service will be 3 p.M. Monday, november 27, 2017 at barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston with rabbi victor urecki officiating. Burial will follow at b’nai jacob eternal home, south charleston.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations may be made in memory of jeannette to: b’nai jacob synagogue, 1599 virginia st e, charleston, wv 25311.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Barlowbonsall.Com .
Barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston has been entrusted with the arrangements.
7 responses to Jeannette Kanner
Jeanette Kanner says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend/Co Worker
Location: Buckeye, Wv Pocahontas Co.West Virginia
To Peggy And Sally, My Son In Law, Keith Mcmillion Sent Me The Obit About Your Mom.
I Loved Jeanette And Enjoyed Working With Her. She Was Always Positive And Upbeat, A Pleasure To Be Around.
My Condolences To You And Your Family.
Mary Dawson Former Teacher At Piedmont
Judy Isacoff says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Las Vegas Nevada
To The Kanner Family,
My Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Jeanette. I Grew Up In The Synagogue In Charleston, And So, As With All Members Of The Congregation, Felt The Grace And Warmth Of Mrs. Kanner. It Seems She Was Always There – And I Especially Remember Her In The Kitchen, And Even When I Returned As An Adult And Attended Services Or A Function With My Family, She Always Made A Point To Speak To Me And Compliment Me In Some Way. Both She And Harry Were Major Contributors To The Jewish Community In Charleston, And Sadly, To Me, Her Passing Is Another In “End Of An Era” Among Those In The Congregation.
Sincerely,
Judy Isacoff
Kanawha Co. Retired School Employees says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Charleston West Virginia
The West Virginia And Kanawha County Associations Of Retired School Employees Extend Their Sincere Sympathy To You, The Family, In Your Sorrow. Blessings To All.
Butler Family says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: In Laws
Location: Delray Beach Florida
Thinking Of All Of You. Sending You Strength And Love As We Remember Jeannette
Karen David Taylor And Abby Marsh says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friends Of Henry And Ellen Kanner
Location: Marina Del Rey California
With Our Deepest Sympathy To The Entire Family. May Your Cherished Memories Help You Through This Difficult Time.
With Love
The Marsh Family