Ada (Levitz) RothschildBorn 1921
Died 7/23/2016 in Syracuse, NY
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Ada Rothschild, 95, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016 at her home. A native Syracusan, she spent her entire life in the area, residing in her home in Liverpool for almost 60 years. Ada was a self taught tap dancer in Burlesque using the stage name, Maxine Reynolds. It was while performing at a club that she met her future husband and love of her life, Norman E. Rothschild. They married and participated in the community in many ways over the years. While Norm pursued various careers from boxing promotions, restaurant ownership, State Fair Director, auto dealer, politician and War Memorial Director, Ada was always at his side working with him on each of these endeavors. She volunteered at the St. Joseph\'s Hospital Auxiliary for many years. Besides Norman, she is predeceased by her sister, Sally Cross and brothers, Howard Lane and Philip Levitz. She is survived by her three children, Barbara, Arnold, and Clare; four grandchildren, Victoria Nelli, Jamie (Jessica) Rothschild, Wendi Rothschild, and Samantha Rothschild; and one great-granddaughter, Haley Rothschild, and several nieces and nephews. Private graveside service and burial will be conducted in Adath Yeshurun Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. A celebration in Adas memory will be held at the convenience of the family. Contributions in Adas memory should be directed to the Humane Association of CNY, 4915 .5 W. Taft Rd., Liverpool, NY 13088, Helping Hounds Dog Rescue, 6606 Kinne Rd., DeWitt, NY 13214, or the S.A.D.A. Charity Preview, 770 James St., Syracuse, NY 13203.
Date of Death: July 23, 2016
Burial Location
P30A
