Frank Sheffer Obituary

Frank Sheffer, 97, was born in Lancaster, PA on March 10, 1924 to Emma and Isidore Sheffer. Later they moved to Suffolk, VA. He grew up as the youngest of 4 children. He learned bookkeeping from his uncle and later studied Accounting at William and Mary extension in Norfolk. He attended Columbia University in New York to take classes in Auditing. He joined the AICPA in 1950 and started a large accounting firm in Suffolk with over 20 employees. At one time he was the oldest practicing CPA in VA. He was active in the Suffolk Rotary Club and held offices in it. He was an officer in the Suffolk Synagogue Adgudah Achim congregation and helped with the merger with Beth-El synagogue in Norfolk, Va. He has been a resident at the Memory Center in VA Beach for the last 8 years. He was predeceased by his mother, Emma Sheffer; sister, Helen Weintrob; brothers, Aubrey and Sylvan. He is survived by his nephew, Joseph Weintrob (Irene); niece, Marjorie Lieberman (Alex), and a multitude of great and grand nieces and nephews. 

A graveside service will be held at Holly Lawn Cemetery in Suffolk, Va at 1p. m. on Friday September 3, 2021 with Rabbi Michael Panitz officiating. The family would like to thank the staff of the Memory Care Center for taking care of Frank for the past 8 years. Condolences may be registered online at RWBakerFH.com.

Frank Sheffer Obituary (1924 - 2021) - Suffolk, VA - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchName=Frank+Sheffer&page1
2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/frank-sheffer-obituary?id18368905

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## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Frank Sheffer, who was born on 10 March 1924 in Lancaster, PA, passed away at the age of 97. He had a distinguished career as a CPA in Suffolk, VA, and was actively involved in his community and synagogue. He was predeceased by family members and is survived by several nieces and nephews.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

A graveside service for Frank Sheffer was held at Holly Lawn Cemetery in Suffolk, VA, on 3 September 2021. Rabbi Michael Panitz officiated the service, and the family expressed gratitude to the staff of the Memory Care Center for their care over the years.

## The Edited Obituary

Frank Sheffer, 97, was born in Lancaster, PA on 10 March 1924 to Emma and Isidore Sheffer. Later, they moved to Suffolk, VA. He grew up as the youngest of four children. He learned bookkeeping from his uncle and later studied accounting at the William and Mary extension in Norfolk. He attended Columbia University in New York to take classes in auditing. He joined the AICPA in 1950 and started a large accounting firm in Suffolk with over 20 employees. At one time, he was the oldest practicing CPA in VA. He was active in the Suffolk Rotary Club and held offices in it. He was an officer in the Suffolk Synagogue Adgudah Achim congregation and helped with the merger with Beth-El synagogue in Norfolk, VA. He has been a resident at the Memory Center in VA Beach for the last eight years. He was predeceased by his mother, Emma Sheffer; sister, Helen Weintrob; brothers, Aubrey and Sylvan. He is survived by his nephew, Joseph Weintrob (Irene); niece, Marjorie Lieberman (Alex), and a multitude of great and grand nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at Holly Lawn Cemetery in Suffolk, VA at 1 p.m. on 3 September 2021 with Rabbi Michael Panitz officiating. The family would like to thank the staff of the Memory Care Center for taking care of Frank for the past eight years. Condolences may be registered online at RWBakerFH.com.

### Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Frank Sheffer                  |
|---------|--------------------------------|
| Age     | 97 years                       |
| Birth   | 10 March 1924; Lancaster, PA   |
| Death   | 3 September 2021; Suffolk, VA  |

### Table of Relationships

| Name                    | Relationship   | Residence                      |
|-------------------------|----------------|--------------------------------|
| Frank Sheffer           | Decedent       | Suffolk, VA                    |
| Emma Sheffer            | Parent         | --                             |
| Isidore Sheffer         | Parent         | --                             |
| Helen Weintrob          | Sibling        | --                             |
| Aubrey Sheffer          | Sibling        | --                             |
| Sylvan Sheffer          | Sibling        | --                             |
| Joseph Weintrob         | Nephew         | --                             |
| Marjorie Lieberman      | Niece          | --                             |

### Other Relevant Information

1. Frank Sheffer was born on 10 March 1924 in Lancaster, PA.
2. He moved to Suffolk, VA, where he grew up as the youngest of four children.
3. He learned bookkeeping from his uncle and studied accounting at the William and Mary extension in Norfolk.
4. He attended Columbia University in New York for auditing classes.
5. Frank joined the AICPA in 1950 and founded a large accounting firm in Suffolk with over 20 employees.
6. He was once the oldest practicing CPA in Virginia.
7. Frank was active in the Suffolk Rotary Club and held various offices within it.
8. He served as an officer in the Suffolk Synagogue Adgudah Achim congregation and assisted with the merger with Beth-El synagogue in Norfolk.
9. For the last eight years, he resided at the Memory Center in Virginia Beach.