Berman Swarttz of Tarzana, California, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016 (6 Adar I 5776), at 100 years, 8 months, and 7 days young. Services will be held Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at 11 am, in the Groman Eden Chapel of Groman Eden Mortuary. Services will be officiated by Rabbi Aaron Kriegel, and will conclude graveside in Eden Memorial Park. Flowers are being accepted; and donations in Berman's memory to City of Hope are welcome and appreciated. www.cityofhope.com
Berman is survived by his companion, Marvel Stepovich; friend and former spouse, Laurel Rosenberg, and her children, Kevin (Michelle) Rosenberg, Kimberley (Brian) Yaeger, Courtney (Ryan) James; his grandchildren, Zachary and Ethan Rosenberg, Izzy Parker Yaeger, and Ryley Rose James; and his cousins, Robert Brewer and Billy Brewer, Barbara Shafer, and Joyce Smith.
Arrangements are under the direction of Groman Eden Mortuary.