The Virginian-Pilot
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DATE: Wednesday, January 10, 1996            TAG: 9601100352
SECTION: LOCAL                    PAGE: B5   EDITION: FINAL 
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ISHAI ASHER

Ishai Asher

RANDALLSTOWN, Md. - Cantor Ishai Ben Asher, 77, died Jan. 6, 1996, in a Baltimore hospital.

Cantor Asher was the cantor at Chevra Thilim Synagogue for 30 years.

Survivors include his wife, Zelda Asher; a daughter, Annette A. Abrons of Chicago; a son, Nathan L. Asher of Norfolk; and four grandchildren.

A graveside service to be conducted by Rabbi Israel Bornstein has been set for today at 3 p.m. in Chevra Thilim Cemetery. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge. The family will be at 438 Shenandoah Street, Portsmouth.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY by CNB