Joseph W. Samuels, 95, died January 19, 2011. He was owner and publisher of the 102-year-old Jewish Herald-Voice. He is survived by his Jeanne, his beloved wife of 67 years; his son Marc Samuels (Maylee) of Baton Rouge, La.; daughters, Maurene Bencal (Michael), Hallettsville, Tex., and Vicki Levy (Lawrence), Houston. Grandchildren: Wendy Waterman, Amy Duke (Jesse DeMartino), Michael Duke (Naomi), Matthew Samuels (Kristy), Daniel Waterman, David Duke (Lan), Benjamin Samuels, Caroline Samuels; Sam Levy, Rebekah Levy, and Kimberly Bencal. Great-grandchildren: Alyssa Campbell, Isabel Duke, Cameron Samuels, Joseph Duke, Dylan Samuels. Brother, A. Pat Samuels, numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
Graveside services will be held Sunday, January 23, 2011, 2:00 p.m. at Emanu El Memorial Park, 8341 Bissonnet, Houston, 77041.
Donations may be made to Jewish Children’s Regional Service, PO Box 7368, Metairie, LA 70010 or charity of choice.
