Esther Jane Kandel

Esther Jane Kandel Obituary Esther Jane Kandel, 82, passed away on August 23, 2023 surrounded by her family and loved ones. Esther was born on June 9, 1941 in Paint Township, Ohio to Daniel Garber and Elizabeth Garber (Zook). Esther grew up as a child in rural Ohio until she eventually married in 1962. Esther later gave birth to 5 wonderful children. The family traveled frequently across the country during Esther’s younger married years but eventually settled down to reside in Sarasota, Florida. Sarasota is where she finished raising her family. While in Sarasota, Esther became an active member at Fellowship of Believers and served in leadership for many years until she needed to care for her younger sister in Ohio. After her sister’s death she decided to reside in Foley, AL to be near her oldest son, Roger Kandel. Shortly after moving to Foley, AL Esther attended Connect Church in Foley and later attended Family Harvest Central in Robertsdale, AL up until the time of her passing. Esther was an avid reader. She loved reading and studying scripture, especially scriptures on end-time prophecy. She loved watching and listening to Perry Stone. Some of Esther’s hobbies included sewing, needle point, and solving crossword puzzles. Esther always made it a point to help those less fortunate. At holiday times Esther’s home often included people who did not have a home to celebrate the holidays. Esther was an excellent cook and enjoyed feeding everyone who came to her home. Esther has no surviving relatives. Esther is survived by her 5 children: son, Roger Kandel and spouse, Helen Kandel of Foley, AL; daughter, Robin Tosch, of Sarasota, Florida; daughter, Sherry Erb and spouse, Troy Erb, of Tulsa, OK; daughter, Lisa Williams and spouse, Bryan Williams, of Sarasota, FL; son, Brian Epifanio-Kandel and spouse Vincent Epifanio-Kandel, of Sarasota, FL. Esther is survived by 3 living grandchildren: Jonathan Kandel, son of Roger and Helen Kandel; Marissa Beasley, daughter of Roger and Helen Kandel; and Rachel Williams, daughter of Lisa and Bryan Williams. Esther is also survived by 4 living great grandchildren. Esther’s memorial service will be held on Monday, August 28, 2023, at 1pm at Family Harvest Central Church in Robertsdale, AL. In lieu of flowers, you can make a donation in her memory to Family Harvest Central Church or send a gift to help the family with funeral costs at R. Tosch, P.O. Box 423, Tallavast, FL 34270.

Esther Jane Kandel

August 23, 2023

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