Edith (Aronovitz) Lainer, aged 91, died at Heritage Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on August 26, 2014. Edith was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on August 15, 1923, the daughter of the late Bessie and Samuel Aronovitz. She married Yale Joel Lainer, a Navy veteran, in 1942. Edith spent much of her married life in Worcester, but later relocated to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. For the last 7 years, she has lived with her family in Loudoun County, Virginia. Although active in charitable endeavors such as the Jewish Home and Veterans Administration, her first love was her family and friends. She was always there for everyone when needed. She loved cooking and loved the family gatherings.
Edith is survived by her husband Yale of Leesburg, Va, three children: Suzie Coon (Steve) of Orleans, Massachusetts, Judith Lainer (Don Shoff) of Round Hill, Virginia, and Robert Lainer (Gerry) of Redmond, Washington. She also leaves two sisters, Barbara Bogle and Hilda Sachs. She leaves one brother, Marshall Arnold and three grandchildren, Jennifer, Eric and Jeremy. Edith was preceded in death by a sister Sarah (Sally) Krock, and brothers Jack Arnold, Victor Arnold and Herbert Arnold. She leaves many beloved nieces and nephews.

Burial will be at the Chevra Kadisha Cemetery in Leicester, Massachusetts, Sunday August 31st, 2014 at 11 AM. Donations in Edith's honor may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation online at http://www. pdf.org. A memorial service in Leesburg is planned for a later time.