Mrs. Adina Leitner, 95, OBM

Mrs. Adina (Alberta) Leitner of Melville, NY, passed away at the age of 95.

Mrs. Leitner was an 8th generation American who grew up during the Great Depression in the Bronx and then in Queens. She came from a modest home with meager means which taught her the value of chesed and tzedakah. She was influenced by her mother from an early age to take pride as a Jew which later influenced her love for Israel.

Mrs. Leitner held a Master’s degree in Education and a Master’s degree in Psychology. A gifted woman, she dedicated her career to teaching and counseling youth in the NYC public school system. She passed her quest for knowledge and passion for reading on to her children and many students. She was also a talented painter, writer, and knitter.

Mrs. Leitner is survived by her children Yisroel Leitner (Philadelphia), Refoel Leitner (Monsey), Aviel Leitner (Pesach Tikvah), Rachel Leah Givre (Melville) and Alexsander Leitner (Manhattan), grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

The family will be observing Shiva at 76 Regina Road, Airmont, NY. The davening schedule is:
Wed Shacharis 8am Mincha 5:55pm Maariv 9pm
Thu Shacharis 8am Mincha 5:55pm Maariv 9pm
Fri Shacharis 8am Mincha 3pm
Sha Maariv 6:50pm
Sun Shacharis 8am Mincha 5:50pm Maariv 9pm
Mon Shacharis 7:50am

Baruch Dayan Ha’emes – Adina bas Eliyahu.