famology
our family genealogy project
First Name:  Last Name: 
[Advanced Search]  [Surnames]
Elaine Forman

Elaine Forman

Female 1928 - 2020  (91 years)

Personal Information    |    Media    |    Sources    |    Event Map    |    All    |    PDF

  • Name Elaine Forman 
    Birth 23 May 1928  Baltimore MD Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Married Name Elaine F. Tobias 
    Death 20 Jan 2020  Pikesville MD Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial 22 Jan 2020  Arlington Cemetery - Chizuk Amuno Congregation N. Rogers Ave Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • MEMORIAL - Elaine F. Tobias

      Elaine F. Tobias (née Forman), of Baltimore, MD, passed away on January 20, 2020, at the age of 91. She was the beloved wife of the late, Maurice Tobias. She is survived by her cherished children, Nancy (David) Sall and Mitchell Tobias, sister-in-law, Evelyn Forman, grandchildren, Maury and Sophie Sall, and her devoted caregiver, Marshalee Dawkins. Elaine is predeceased by her parents, Sarah and Morris Forman, and sister-in-law, Rosalind Forman.

      Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane on Wednesday, January 22, at 2 pm. Interment Arlington Cemetery - Chizuk Amuno Congregation N. Rogers Ave.

      Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to Chizuk Amuno Congregation, 8100 Stevenson Road, Baltimore, MD 21208 or the charity of your choice.

      In mourning at 11113 Valley Heights Drive, Owings Mills, MD 21117, immediately following the interment, and Thursday and Friday from 1-4:30 pm. Services on Wednesday and Thursday at 7 pm. [1]
    Person ID I139  Flack Genealogy
    Last Modified 25 Jul 2023 

    Father Morris Robert Forman,   b. 25 Aug 1897, Posville LT (Russian Empire) Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 29 Dec 1963, Sinai Hospital Baltimore MD Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 66 years) 
    Mother Sarah Katzen,   b. 10 May 1898   d. 9 Jun 1990, Baltimore MD Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 92 years) 
    Family ID F61  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Husband Maurice Tobias,   b. 15 Jan 1926, New York NY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 May 1994, Baltimore MD Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years) 
    Marriage 1952 
    Children 
    +1. Nancy Tobias
     2. Mitchell Tobias
    Family ID F11  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 30 Jun 2023 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 23 May 1928 - Baltimore MD Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 20 Jan 2020 - Pikesville MD Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 22 Jan 2020 - Arlington Cemetery - Chizuk Amuno Congregation N. Rogers Ave Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 
    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Photos
    Elaine Forman
    Elaine Forman
    As a child
    Elaine Forman Tobias
    Elaine Forman Tobias
    Aunt Lainey

    Raised in lower Park Heights, Baltimore, Maryland. She attended school #59, Garrison Junior High and Forest Park High School. She is a graduate from the University of Maryland with a degree in early childhood education. She taught kindergarten until the birth of her daughter Nancy in 1957.
    She met her husband Maurice at Beth Tfiloh on Yom Kippur. She thought that he was "swell". They married on June 29, 1952. After the birth of her children, she became involved on the Board of Hebrew School PTA, and the financial and coresponding secretary at Chizuk Amuno Congregation, for their sisterhood. She was a lifelong member of Miriam Lodge, KSB and Triad Guild, both philanthropic organizations.
    She loved playing Mah Jongg, going out with friends, exercising at Life Bridge and attending shabbat services. She was a wonderful and caring wife and mother.
    ----
    Jul 2023
    Elaine (Tobias) & Len Forman
    Elaine (Tobias) & Len Forman
    Sister and brother bonded later in life according to Len's memoirs
    Elaine (Forman) Tobias
    Elaine (Forman) Tobias
    Family wedding photo of Elaine Forman and Maurice Tobias
    This is a family photo from the wedding of Elaine Forman and Maurice Tobias-June 29, 1952. Also pictured are Sarah Katzen Forman, Morris Forman, Leonard Forman, Rosalind Michelson Forman, Robert Forman, Fran Forman and Sadie Karpa Tobias. There are other relatives pictured that are from the Tobias side of the family.
    Sister-in-laws Roz Michaelson Forman and Elaine Forman Tobias
    Sister-in-laws Roz Michaelson Forman and Elaine Forman Tobias
    Roz and Elaine at a party yucking it up. Roz's sister Sylvia Michaelson Merfeld wants to join in.
    Elaine Forman Tobias' wedding day-June 29, 1952
    Elaine Forman Tobias' wedding day-June 29, 1952
    This was a formal portrait taken on Elaine Forman Tobias's wedding day on June 29, 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland. She was about to marry her groom, Maurice Tobias. She had just turned 24 years old.
    Three generations of the Tobias-Sall family
    This is a three generation picture taken at the home of Nancy Tobias Sall. Pictured are grandma, Elaine Forman Tobias, mom, Nancy Tobias Sall and son, Maury Sall. Also off to the right is son, brother and uncle Mitchell Tobias.

    Nancy Sall
    added 30 Jul 2023

    Documents
    1940 Census Baltimore - Morris Forman Household
    1940 Census Baltimore - Morris Forman Household
    Citation

    "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89M1-Z74L?cc=2000219&wc=QZXB-KF2%3A790103401%2C791572001%2C793416101%2C793470001 : accessed 4 April 2019), Maryland > Baltimore City > Baltimore City, Baltimore City, Ward 15 > 4-408 Baltimore City Ward 15 (Tract 15-12 - part) > image 3 of 24; citing Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012.

  • Sources 
    1. [S101] Elaine Forman Memorial, (findagrave.com).
      Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206401612/elaine-f-tobias: accessed 25 July 2023), memorial page for Elaine F. Forman Tobias (23 May 1928?20 Jan 2020), Find a Grave Memorial ID 206401612, citing Arlington Chizuk Amuno Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA; Maintained by Lauren A. Hubberman Cohen (contributor 49135178).