Shoshana "Shoni" Goldstein

Shoshana “Shoni” Goldstein, 82, of Zanesville, died at 5:09 P.M. on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Genesis Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 12, 1944, in Abilene, Texas, a daughter of the late Bernard and Irene (Schiffman) Goldstein. She was born with developmental disabilities early on in her life but that never stopped her from living a full life, Shoni was not expected to live past 40 years of age but up until her passing, she lived a life everyday with joy and love, making her the oldest living person with her condition in the world. She lived a rich and meaningful life, surrounded by people who cared deeply for her. Her vibrant spirit, big bright blue eyes, and warm personality touched everyone around her, proving that a life well-lived is measured by the happiness and kindness shared, not by years alone. Shoni was loved by all who knew her, especially her caregivers and friends at her group home.

She is survived by her brother, Ezra (Annette Jaffe) Goldstein; two nephews, Reuben (Jessica Feldman) Jaffe Goldstein and Sam (Isabel Murray) Jaffe Goldstein; a niece, Irena Jaffe Goldstein; and a great nephew and niece, Levi and Yael.

Friends and family may call from 11:00 A.M. until time of services starting at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, June 19, 2026 at BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE, with Rabbi Jeffrey Elson officiating. Shoni will be laid to rest at Beth Abraham Jewish Cemetery, Zanesville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Shoni’s name to the Muskingum County Community Foundation, 534 Putnam Avenue, Zanesville, Ohio 43701 or Beth Abraham Synagogue Legacy Fund, in care of Jewish Columbus, 1175 College Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43209.

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