Passed away on December 4, 2024 at the age 96. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Myron “Mike” Kolko; parents, Reuben and Esther [Simon] Goldman; brother, Arnold Goldman; and sister, Miriam Gould, and great-grandson, Christopher Aaron Kolko. Survived by her devoted sons, Daniel Kolko, Dr. David (Judith) Kolko, Rabbi Simeon Kolko, and Adam (Dr. Eydie) Kolko; grandchildren, Noah (Rita), Dr. Rachel (Dr. Matthew), Aaron (Christy), Rebecca, Zachary (Duda), Elana, and Dalia; great-grandchildren, Brynn, Jonah, Mila, Carson and Gavin; sisters-in-law, Bradleigh Kolko and Lynn Goldman; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dvorah was born and raised in Rochester, New York. She graduated from Monroe High School, and then the University of Rochester with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. After raising four sons, she returned to school and earned a Masters in Education from Nazareth College. Dvorah continued the tradition of her family by being a strong supporter of education and the Jewish community in Rochester. She taught for many years in Early Childhood at the Jewish Community Center of Rochester as well as in the Hillel School. She worked to improve the lives of others and volunteered with many organizations, including at School No. 1 as a Literacy Volunteer and at Foodlink. Dvorah had a beautiful soul and a zest for life that inspired many. She loved her family, friends, and faith, and in turn, was dearly and deeply loved.
Funeral Services will be held on FRIDAY December 6, 2024 at 11 AM in the Main Sanctuary of Temple Beth El (139 Winton Road South). CLICK HERE for directions to Temple Beth El.
For those unable to attend in person, please CLICK HERE to Livestream the service.
A procession will follow to Britton Road Cemetery.
The family will sit Shiva at 287 Nunda Boulevard on Saturday from 6:30 – 8:30 PM, Sunday from 9 – 11 AM and 2 – 4 PM, and Monday from 9 – 11 AM and 2 – 4 PM. CLICK HERE for directions to the Shiva House.
Shacharit will be observed at 8 AM on Sunday and Monday at the Shiva House and Mincha/Maariv will be observed at 4 PM on Sunday and Monday at the Shiva House.
Shiva services will continue in Pittsburgh on Tuesday (12/10) from 7:30 — 9 PM at 6930 Reynolds Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208, and on Wednesday (12/11) at 7 PM at 166 James Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15228.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hillel School (CLICK HERE to donate online) or Foodlink (CLICK HERE to donate online) in Dvorah’s memory.
