Peggy Kaplan

COLUMBUS - Peggy Kaplan, age 85, passed away in Columbus, Ohio on August 2, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Kaplan; father, Robert Hammersmith; mother, Dorothy Offenberg and brother, Robert Hammersmith. Survived by her children, Bonnie Katz (David) Taylor, Michelle Katz Grey, Teri Katz Mancuso, Tobi Katz Cartmill and Joshua Katz; step-sons, Michael (Iris) Kaplan and Barry Kaplan, brother, Skip (Karen) Yassenoff; grandchildren, Jeremiah (Kayla), Courtney, Daniel (fiancé, Rachel), Hailee (Seth), Hannah, Jessica, Nicholas, Mya, Samuel, Nev and Abram; great grandchildren, Carter, Gavin, Avery and Jameson; many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Peggy attended Bexley High School and was an avid fan of the Buckeyes. She was involved with many local Jewish organizations including careers at the Columbus Jewish Historical Society and the Columbus Jewish Foundation. She was a volunteer extraordinaire at Congregation Agudas Achim and Torat Emet where she was beloved and respected by many congregants and staff over the past several decades. Peggy was an avid gardener and loved her flowers. Above all, Peggy loved visiting with all her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren in Oregon, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Maine and Florida. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Epstein Memorial Chapel, 3232 E. Main St. Interment will follow at New Agudas Achim Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at Congregation Torat Emet on Sunday from 6pm to 9pm and on Monday from 6pm to 9pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Peggy’s memory may be made to Congregation Torat Emet (www.toratemet.org) Online guest book at www.epsteinmemorial.com