Maxwell H. Meltzer 

     Maxwell H. Meltzer, 99 of Lorain died late Friday evening November 14th, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Avon.

     Mr. Meltzer was born in Akron, OH on June 15, 1909, the son of the late Abraham and Tillie (nee Danzig) Meltzer. He spent most of his childhood in Cleveland and graduated from West High School in Akron. He has lived in Lorain for the past 54 years.  He was an avid golfer and multi-year champion of the Lorain Jewish Open Golf Tournament.

     He was a member of the Agudath B'Nai Israel Synagogue where he has served as head usher  for 40 years and was also a member of the B'Nai Brith.

     Mr. Meltzer was a retired sales manager at the former Work Wear, Inc., (NKA Aratex). He retired in the mid 1990's but continued for another 10 years as a consultant. 

     He is survived by a son Jerry Meltzer of Lakewood, two granddaughters Julie Meltzer,  and Katie Meltzer Anders (Meltzer), great granddaughter Isabelle.

     Mr. Meltzer was preceded in death by his wife Belle (Nee Javitz) Meltzer in December 1987, a son Arnold Meltzer in September 2004 and three brothers Paul Meltzer, Louis Meltzer and Julius Meltzer.

     Graveside services in Salem Cemetery, Sheffield Township, will be at 11:00 AM on Sunday, November 16, 2008 Cantor David Wolinsky officiating.

     The Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain is handling the arrangements.