Name: Claudia Rinkov Date: August 10th, 1949 - February 1st, 2010 Obituary: Claudia Lynn Rinkov, age 60, of New Albany, passed away on February 1st, 2010 at Zusman Community Hospice after a long battle with ovarian cancer. She was born August 10, 1949 in Cincinnati, OH. She was a graduate of Woodward High School and The Ohio State University. She taught 1st grade at Dunloe Elementary. Claudia was active in many Jewish organizations, including The Columbus Jewish Federation and being in the first class of the Wexner Heritage Foundation Leadership Program. She was a loving wife and devoted mother as well as a wonderful friend to many. She enjoyed life to the fullest. Claudia is survived by her husband, Dr. Mark Rinkov; children, Joshua Rinkov & Beth Kleineman (fiancé), Jeff & Ginna Rinkov, Rachel & Dr. Andy Abeles; grandchildren, Leo & Ian Rinkov; dog, Owen; parents, Max & Helen Werner; siblings, Sandy & Liz Werner, Doug & Melissa Blocker. Funeral service 1 PM Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at CONGREGATION TIFERETH ISRAEL, 1354 E. Broad St., with Rabbi Harold Berman, Rabbi Michael Ungar and Cantor Jack Chomsky officiating. Burial to follow at New Tifereth Israel Cemetery. Shiva will be observed Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings at 5:30 at the Rinkov residence. Memorials: Memorial contributions in memory of Claudia Rinkov to: Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital for Gynecologic Cancer Research Fund #311882, 660 Ackerman Rd., PO Box 183115, Columbus, OH 43218, Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Ohio, 4719 Reed Rd #150, Columbus, OH 43220 or Congregation Tifereth Israel Rabbi's Discretionary Fund, 1354 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43205 Shiva: 5:30PM on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at 7543 N. Goodrich Square (map/driving directions) 5:30PM on Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at 7543 N. Goodrich Square (map/driving directions) 5:30PM on Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at 7543 N. Goodrich Square (map/driving directions) Services: 1:00PM at Congregation Tifereth Israel on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 (map/driving directions) Cemetery: New Tifereth Israel Cemetery 2565 Performance Parkway Columbus, OH 43207 (map/driving directions)