Dr. Gerald B. Adelstein

Born June 17, 1939 in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, September 22, 2023, at age 84. Son of Mildred (nee Atkin) and Sanford Adelstein, both of blessed memory. Husband of Marilyn (nee Shaw), beloved wife and love of his life for 61 years. Father of sons Robby (Debbie), Rick (Rachel), Kevin (Daryn), Howard (Anne) and Steve (Betsy). Poppa was the pride and joy of his 15 grandchildren: Sydney (fiancé Anthony), Melanie, Jeremy, Cooper, Jake, Avery, Jonna, Mira, Landon, Lyla, Grayson, Ryan, Sander, Shae and Carson Adelstein. Brother of Arlyne (Larry) Rubinstein, both of blessed memory. Surrogate brother of Michael and Lana Jacobson. Foster-brother of David Gottdiener of Frankfort, Germany. Beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews.

“Gibba” set the highest standard for all those around him. A respected dentist in private practice for 53 years, Dr. Jerry performed regular pro-bono dental work at the Little Sisters of the Poor. His proudest moment as a dentist came when he was able to see one of his sons and one of his granddaughters graduate dental school at his alma mater, Case Western Reserve University (then Western Reserve Academy). A United States Air Force Captain serving in the Dental Service Corp., Jerry was stationed at Lowry Air Force Base, in Denver, Colorado, from 1966-68.

Services were held on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel, 1985 S. Taylor Road, Cleveland Hts.

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Burial immediately following services at Bet Olam Cemetery, 25796 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood.

The family will be observing shiva at 6540 Dorset Lane, Solon, immediately following burial until 5:00 p.m. and will be receiving visitors at 6540 Dorset Lane, Solon, Tuesday, September 26 from 1-4 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jerry’s memory can be made to support mitochondrial research at the Charles Hoppel, MD Endowment at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

Please mail to CWRU, Attn: Advancement Services, 10900 Euclid Avenue Cleveland Ohio, 44106-7035. Online gifts can be made at giving.case.edu/hoppel. Kindly note “In memory of Jerry Adelstein.”

Arrangements under the direction of Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bkbmc.com for the Adelstein family.