Jewish Independent Obituary Index

The Jewish Independent was an English-language weekly newspaper published in Cleveland from 1906 to 1964.
Maurice Weidenthal, of the Plain Dealer, became its editor a few weeks after it was established.
When he died in 1917, he was succeeded by his brother, Leo, who managed the paper for nearly 50 years.

This database is mainly composed of extracts of vital information from obituaries.
Pre 1906 information mostly comes from the Jewish Review & Observer, another weekly, which began publication in 1899.
Post 1964 information was extracted from The Cleveland Jewish News.
This database covers about 1898-1982. It evolved as it grew - therefore not every single entry coincides with an obituary..

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Cleveland Public Library Microform Center                                                             Abbreviations
325 Superior                                                                                                        BBH  = Fir or Lansing Cemetery
Cleveland, Ohio 44114                                                                                       CSE   = Chesed Shel Emeth
(216) 623-2910                                                                                                    MOH = Montefiore Old Home
Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery                                                                             KI       = Kneseth Israel
                                                                                                                                OOH  = Orthodox Old Home

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