Mallin was the first to discover that vandals had desecrated some 175 headstones in the Jewish cemetery here last month, an act being investigated as a possible hate crime. Many of the fallen headstones are adorned with the Star of David and inscribed in Hebrew, offering tender glimpses into the lives buried there: beloved daughter, dear mother, loving father. Son Millard Braunstein recalls that Nettie was extremely proud of her husband's service and instilled that pride in their children. Her children were away at college when Karp told them the news. Grandson Stephen SchwartzAs business hummed, the couple led quiet and peaceful lives.

Source: CNN March 13, 2017 17:54 UTC