Esther Rothberg, 102

WARWICK, R.I. – Esther Rothberg of Warwick and Cranston died at Cherry Hill Nursing Home, Johnston, on July 13. She was the wife of the late Maurice Rothberg. Born in Providence, the daughter of Samuel and Etta (Pollack) Millman, she attended Rhode Island College, graduating in 1934 with a bachelor’s degree in education. She taught in the Providence and Warwick school systems for 32 years before retiring in 1979.

She was a member of Temple Torat Yisrael, World Jewish Congress, Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C., Retired Teachers of R.I., Warwick Retired Teachers, Cranston Senior Guild, and Warwick Social Seniors.

She was predeceased by her husband of 37 years, Maurice Rothberg; her son, Dr. Kopel Rothberg; sisters, Rose Millman Freedman, Beatrice Millman Fishbein; and brother, Max I. Millman. She is survived by her son, Rabbi Samuel Rothberg (Sharon), of Hollywood, Fla.; daughter-in-law, Sharron Rothberg, of Smithfield, R.I.; grandchildren, Elana Helring (Lance) of Miami Beach, Fla., Hilary Rothberg of Miami, Fla., Jeremy Klein (Lani) of Plantation, Florida, Zachary Rothberg (Sara) of Jerusalem, Israel, Marcus Rothberg of Jerusalem, Israel, and five great-grandsons and four great-granddaughters. 

Contributions can be made to The Parkinson’s Foundation.