Sally Kaminsky Obituary

Sally Kaminsky

Sally Kaminsky was born in Toledo to Jacob and Blanche Kale on July 12, 1925. She graduated from Woodward High School, Toledo, and attended the University of Toledo. Sally met Jack Kaminsky at a friend's wedding, and the rest is history. They married soon thereafter and celebrated more than 67 years of marriage.

Jack and his twin brother, the late Albert Kaminsky, had worked in jewelry and watch repair before entering the service during World War II. After the war, the brothers visited Fostoria, which they found to be a wonderful place to open a business and raise their families. When a store became available, they opened a jewelry business. Sally assisted Jack in running the business. Their son, Alan, later joined them in the family business. People from all over the area came to visit and shop, and Sally, Jack, and Alan made many friends over the years. That store remained in business for over 60 years until a fire in February 2008 destroyed the city block in which it was located.

Sally leaves behind her sons, Dr. David (Elysa) Kaminsky, Long Beach, New York, Richard Kaminsky, Evanston, Illinois, and Alan (Teri) Kaminsky, Fostoria; as well as grandchildren, Jason, Erin, and Alex; and great-grandchildren, Addison, Kelsey Kolton, Kade, and Quinn, who brought great joy to her life.

She was predeceased by her husband and her sister.

Services and interment were Monday, April 28, 2025, at Beth Shalom Cemetery in Oregon, Ohio. Funeral arrangements were handled by Robert H. Wick/Wisniewski Funeral Home, 2426 North Reynolds Road, Toledo, Ohio 43615, 419-535-5840.

The family requests that any donations in Sally's memory be made to Etz Chayim Synagogue, 3853 Woodley Road, Toledo, Ohio 43606, or Independence House, 1000 Independence Avenue, Fostoria, Ohio 44830.

The family would like to thank all of the staff of Independence House for the loving care they provided to Sally during the last two years.