Obituary of Albert H. Kaplan

KAPLAN , ALBERT H. Age 94 of Horseheads , NY passed away on Tuesday February 3, 2015 at The Chemung County Nursing Facility surrounded by his loving family. Albert was born September 25 , 1920 in Brooklyn , NY the son of the late Joe and Dora Auerbach Kaplan . He was a Veteran of World War II serving his country with The U.S. Army Air Corps . Albert married his wife , Rhoda Silverstein Kaplan , on April 16 , 1950 and they would have celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary on April 16 , 2015. He was an oceanographer and entrepenuer prior to his teaching career . Mr. Kaplan began his teaching career as an Earth Science Teacher at Horseheads High School and retired as a Guidance Counselor . Albert was especially proud of helping raise his six children and having them all attaining college degrees and becoming successful in their careers. In addition to his parents , Albert is pre-deceased by his sister Charlotte Kolbrenner. Mr. Kaplan is survived by his loving and devoted wife Rhoda Silverstein Kaplan ; sons and daughters : David & Liz Kaplan of Penfield , NY , Paul & Pam Kaplan of Washington , D.C. , Carol Kaplan Newmark of Suffern , NY , Risa Kaplan Nichols of Horseheads , NY , Deborah & Robert Steere of Penfield , NY and Beth Kaplan Jones of Horseheads , NY ; 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren ; sister : Sarah Seltzer of Long Island , NY ; several nieces , nephews , and a host of caring friends . The family would like to thank the entire 6th Floor Staff at The Chemung County Nursing Facility for their excellent and compassionate care given to Albert during his stay . Relatives and friends are invited to attend Albert's Funeral Services TODAY Wednesday February 4 , 2015 at 11 AM at the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS , NY . Mr. Abraham Golos will officiate . Interment will be in The Chester Street Cemetery in Elmira , NY where Full Military Honors will be accorded Mr. Kaplan. In Lieu of flowers those wishing may remember Mr. Kaplan through memorials to The Residents' Activities Fund c/o Chemung County Nursing Facility 103 Washington Street Elmira , NY 14901 or Lighthouse International 111 East 59th Street New York , New York 10022-1202 (Phone 800 284-4422) .