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Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 12:18 PM

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Jonathon Witchel

Date of Death: Sunday, November 5, 2023
Date of Funeral: Monday, November 6, 2023
Time of Funeral: 3:00 PM
Memorial Service Location: Graveside Service
Burial Service Location: Mount Sinai Memorial Park, TIBA Section
Shiva Details: Shiva will held from after service till Sunday at 1:00pm - 4:00 pm, 8:00 pm - 10:00pm
Shiva Location: 33 Meadowbrook Rd. Apt 6

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Message of Condolence

Neil Cohen
On behalf of the officers, executive and members of the Toronto Independent Benevolent Association, I want to offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Jonathan A"H. On a personal note, I have known Jonathan A"H almost my entire life. I am profoundly sad to lose my friend. May his memory be a blessing to us all and may his family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Yerushalayim.
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Larry Yarmus
With the many challenges Jonathan had he also had a great sense of humour . May his memory be for a blessing.
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Ryan and Christina Magder
Always nailed the punchline! He will be sorely missed. Our sincere condolences to the family and all mourners.
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Steve & Nancy Magder`
Johnny was kind and genuine. He was always friendly and had the ability to make you laugh. He will be sorely missed.
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Saul and Peter Kaufman
On behalf of my brother Peter and myself, our sympathy and condolences to family and friends of Johnnie. Always quick with a joke, and sincerely interested in anyone he met. As Peter said, He was a good guy.
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Lynn Lampert & Norm Wolter
We're so sorry to hear of Jonny's passing. He always had such a great attitude, always checking on how everyone was doing, offering a joke to lift spirits, or a kind word. May his memory always be for a blessing. Our sincere condolences to his family and loved ones. Lynn & Norm
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Annette Lefkovitz
Sorry to hear about Jonathan. He was a great volunteer at Baycrest,putting in many hour. I worked at Baycrest ages secretary and we became very good friends. Annette
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Bernie feldberg
Hi my name is Bernie Feldberg and I knew johnathon for a long time and he was a really nice guy he will be sadly missed
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Annette Lefkovitz
Sorry to hear about Jonathan. He was a great volunteer at Baycrest when I worked at Bayrest and we would alway have something to say. He will be greatly missed as a great volunteer and person.
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Marvin York
Johnny was great person with an amazing sense of humor. He always had a joke for you and always ended with his what do you need and I would say what and he would say AN ICE COLD DRINK. What a funny guy. I always talked with him. He was a great entertainer as well. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Rest in peace my good friend.
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Shane and Serena Farberman
I will miss our daily phone calls for over 40 years and all the amazing cities we travel together to.. Kivas won’t be the same without John there. He was An UNBELIEVABLE friend. Our condolences to the entire family.
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Dianne Erdos-Rush
Jonathan was kind and funny, he always stopped by my office at The Betel Centre to give me his joke of the day! He made me laugh... I will miss him and send his family my heartfelt condolences.
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Martin and Debbie Magder
To the family of Jonathon Witchel, Our deepest sorrow. Sincerely,
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Susan Pearl
To the family of Jon Witchel z”l extending my families heartfelt condolences on his recent passing. We met Jon at our cousins unveiling over a decade ago. He was very entertaining and cheered the family up at that time. I recall driving him home! He was so grateful! A cherished soul! RIP dear friend. With Simchas
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Sol Hermolin
Jonathon was always happy and told jokes till you were happy. He was always busy with his volunteer work. He will be missed.
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Harold Tonken
What a great guy! Always a pleasure to see him having his morning nap at the counter in Kiva’s Bagel and Bakery. He will be greatly missed by all of us.
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brett Balaban
john john leprechaun will be missed he will be with my dad that was Popeye sorry for his lots
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Marshall Loomer
Jonathon grew up in Bathurst Manor on Searle Ave and was somewhat of an icon in the manor. He liked attending synagogue and served as a volunteer early on helping with many activities at Adath Sholom. Later he volunteered by delivering Meals on Wheels together with Danny Dunkelman ZL. Jonathon with his quirky one liners and jokes would always try to see the glass as half full and make others smile. May his memory inspire others to brighten someone's day with a smile. Pirke Avot says: Al Tifros Min Hatzibor, Do not separate yourself from your community. Jonathon lived by these words and may we all learn from him and these words.
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Loren Kaminsky
I havent seen Johnny in many decades.Grew up playing road hockey with Johnny,great guy who had a great gift of making others smile. My heartfelt condolences to his family and everyone who knew him.
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Bruria Cooperman
It was an honour to know Jonathan. His attitude and smile were infectious. May his memory be for a blessing.
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Sharon Chodirker
I am so shocked and saddened at Betel today to hear of Jon's passing. Jon was really a fixture at the Betel Centre. He really enjoyed volunteering, playing Rummi Cube and attending my intergenerational programs with the children. He loved being with the kids and always asked me if there were more intergen programs coming up. He will be fondly remembered and missed by all. Baruch Dayan Ha'Emet.
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Bruce Witchel
I am truly devastated on losing my dear cousin and close friend, Jon! Jonathan was a treasure to all who were lucky enough to ever be in his presence. He was always happy, always caring and always sharing in everything that he did! He may be gone way too soon but he will never, ever be forgotten!
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Frimette Grossman
May his memory be for a blessing. There are no words
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Debbi Silver
Dear family of Jon, we knew Jon, way back in the days of Adath Shalom synagogue. He was truly a very heart warming person. His jokes were funny and his personality was amazing. We just saw Jon at Centrepoint about 6 weeks ago. He was still a very funny guy! Our sincere sympathy to Jon’s family. Debbi and Harvey Silver 😢
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Maria Lindgren
Jon will be greatly missed at the Bernard Betel Centre. Everyone knew him and he was a staple here for years. I'll miss Jon's regular calls and visits to the centre and I can't beleive he's gone.
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Pam Webber
To the family of Jonathon. I knew Jonathon from our Adath Shalom days. He was always funny and always wanted to please everyone. May you know of no more sorrow.
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SHIRLEY RITA NELSON
TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS**** JOHNATHAN WAS THE MOST ENDEARING AND CARING PERSON, ONE WOULD HOPE TO MEET.. NOTHING WAS TOO MUH FOR HIM TO T R Y. HIS SMILE AND HUGS WERE INFECTIOUS. HE WOULD ALWAYS CALL ME ""SHOILEY"". WHICH WOULD MAKE ME SMILE, EVEN MORE THE GANG AT BETEL WILL SURELY MISS HIM I PRAY HE RESTS IN ETERNAL PEACE IN GAN EDEN. MAY HIS MEMORY BE FOR A BLESSING. RESPECTFULLY, SHIRLEY SHIRLEY R NELSON
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Paula Drucker
My dear cousin, Jon, I will miss your presence, your daily phone calls for advice or just to chat about our day, and your sense of humor. You touched so many people with your zest for volunteering at Baycrest and Betel Centre. Rest in peace, Jon. ❤️ Love, Paula
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Marty & Fran Wolfe
What a character! What a jokester! But what a MENTCH. Jonathon was nice to everyone. His mission in life was to make the world a happier place where people cared for each and helped each other. Jon is now taking his effervescent personality to a better place. May his memory be for a blessing. Fran, Marty, Josh, Simon & Abbey.
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Leslie cohen
So very sorry for your loss. Jon was a great guy.
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Gary
John you will be dearly missed you were a fun unique person
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Sharen English
I remember him from the TIBA. He was a Mensch. He visited our members when they were sick. May his memory be a blessing. Sorry for your loss.
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Susan Colomby
Jonathan would always greet me with the biggest smile and always ask where my brother Jerry was. He was outgoing and friendly to all. He loved going to shul and participating. May his memory be for a blessing and comfort his family. Gone too soon. Susan
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David Kirshenblatt
Zichrono L'vracha, Jonathon will be remembered as a real character. Andrea and I are truly saddened by his passing, He was a member of the bi-weekly Beth Emeth conversation group and certainly expressed some very interesting opinions. He will be missed at the Shul....Andrea and David
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Dr. Ascher
Dear Jonathan, You will always be remember as the person who always walked in with a smile. Your smile and bubbly personality will definitely be missed in our office by our staff and myself and I have not doubt in many other places as well My deepest condolences to your family.
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Mercedes
From many of the tenants at 485 Patricia...john will be missed! Condolences to the family.
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Shiffie Tkatch Hoffman
Dear family, My deepest heartfelt condolences. My heart is breaking. Every Friday afternoon Jon and I would volunteer with a group playing Rummy Q at the Betel Centre. He was a master at the game. He was the most lovable character. He will be missed and always remembered. Jon, You are finally getting a well deserved sleep. We love you. Rest in peace. Shiffie
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Joel Rosenblum
I remember Jonathon from the Adath Sholom Synagogue days. Both he and I were ushers or sometimes we would say "nushers" during the high holiday services. My late father Cantor Martin Rosenblum also had a fondness for Jonathon. We would always spend some time to chat with Jonathon for a few minutes to catch up on some of his jokes. He was a wonderful kind, and gentle man who never had anything bad to say about anyone. You will be missed sir. May your memory be for a blessing.
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Charlene Zacks
Johnny was my friend and neighbor. I would talk to him on the phone and when I saw him on the street. I had fun every year going to The Ex with him. We even had next year's Ex trip planned. He would call me "Barbie" because I am a big Barbie collector. He will be remembered for his concern for others and his big personality. He will be missed.
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Terry Render-Fields and Harvey Fields
I am so sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. We Lived 3 houses apart on Searle and even after i married and moved off the street he would always say hi if he saw me there with my mom. May his memory be for a blessing.
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The Bernard Betel Centre
On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of the Bernard Betel Centre, I want to convey our heartfelt condolences to Jon's family and many friends. Jon was a kind, warm and compassionate man who always wanted to make people laugh and be happy. He was well known and liked at the Centre, always having a kind and funny word to anyone who knew him. We will greatly miss Jon. May his family be comforted among all the mourners of Zion. gail gould, Executive Director
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SUSAN LIEBERMAN
To the Witchel Families I am so shocked to hear about John I knew him through my friend Charlene Zacks. i just saw him a few weeks ago at the Bernard Betel Centre and occassionally at a local restaurant. He was a great guy funny and nice. He will be greatly missed. RIP
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Raquel Heayn
The volunteer department at Baycrest is truly saddened by the passing of Jonathon. He was a delight and always had a smile. We will miss Jonathan. Sincere condolences to the family, may his memory bring joy.
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Lyn and Mordechai Ben-Dat
Kindness and caring were Jon’s deep nature. We were all his beneficiaries. May Jon’s memory always be for blessing. Lyn and Mordechai Ben-Dat
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Gord Garshowitz
It’s been many years since I’ve seen John but I still remember the smile, the jokes, the friendliness and the desire to help in any way he could. May his memory be a blessing.
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Bev Breslow
We were surprised and saddened by Jonathon’s passing. I’ve never known a more optimistic and caring individual. If he was ever feeling down, or in any kind of pain, he never let you know it. He always liked to consider himself as my and my sister’s brother, and asked us to call him Jonathon Dunkelman, since he spent so much time delivering Meals on Wheels with our father, Danny. Our sincere condolences to his family and so many friends. May his memory be for a blessing. Bev, Risa and Robyn
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saul goldstein
I am very saddened by the passing of my friend of many years. Jonathon was not only a lodge brother but we became friends at the CNE in toronto when we both started working there at the age of 14. He complained that I had tricked him into being social chair after I desided to give it up after 18 years but he took to it and did a wonderful job. I will miss my friend and Im glad that I made the last breakfast meeting and got tospend some time with him.
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Cory Grafstein
I will miss you Jonathon you were a great friend jokes and all. To your family I am so sorry for your loss.
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Jeffrey Covens
John will definitely be missed,we lived in the same building 485 Patricia and it was always a pleasure to see him,he liked to spread joy with his daily jokes,and he did!! He also would visit my Dad in Baycrest unti his passing,and I will never forget that,what a mensch.
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Arnold Foss
My heartfelt and sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved Jonathon. Always a big hello and of course a joke. May his memory be a source of comfort to you in these difficult times and may you know of no more sorrow.
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Mark Albert
Rochelle and I truly loved Johnny. Such a wonderful person. Funny and caring; that is certain. Yes, he will be sorely missed.
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Theo and Brian Price
We want to extend our condolences to the family and friends of Jonathon. He was such a gentle man who always had lots of jokes to tell. We met Jonathon when he joined the Adath Shalom Synagogue. My father Danny Dunkelman took him under his wing. They spent time together delivering Meals on Wheels and having coffee in a coffee shop near the synagogue. He never missed calling us for every Jewish holiday and on my birthday. We shared the same birth date. He was a gentle soul and I’m sure will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
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Ian Fromowitz
Jonathon was always happy and told jokes every time I saw him. Always sitting at the counter at Kivas, eating or catching a snooze. He will be missed by all who knew him.
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Shae Eckler
Jonathon and his smiling face. He loved being part of the Adath Shalom Family. it was his home away from home. May his memory be for a blessing. Shae Eckler
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Ori Belmont
Jonathon, you were - and will remain - the best. No pretence, no ulterior motives. You were pure, genuine and real. I will miss our occasional and accidental run-ins with each other. Always with a smile, joke in hand, and positive outlook. You personified Hakaras ha’tov, and did very well with the chelek that g’d gave to you. You will forever be Baycrest’s greatest ambassador. May you Rest In Peace, and may your family know no more sorrow. Baruch Dayan emet.
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Rhonda Zaracoff
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Jonathon. My deepest condolences. He was so well liked and a good soul. Rhonda Zaracoff - Betel Centre
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Simon Wolfe
Jon, you’ve always been my favourite clown. You’re welcome to sit on my bench anytime my friend. Laugh away, I’ll miss you.
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Cheryl Besner
Jon wanted so much to volunteer his time to help others and make them smile. When we resumed our programs, Jon called all the members who had participated in Rummi- Cube before the pandemic and encouraged them to return. He revitalized the program and was so proud to see his name listed a Volunteer Facilitator in the Betel program guide. He had a unique deep voice and a gift for telling jokes. We will miss him. My condolences to his family.
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Sandy Stern, Tracey & Danny
Condolences. We have lost a dear friend. My kids and I have known Jon for about 40 years. Recently Jon joined club Chaverut and he enjoyed going monthly. We will miss him a lot.
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Kelly Rose
So sad to hear of the passing of our long time volunteer Jonathan. Always upbeat, a glass full type of guy. I'll always remember him for his humor. His goal was to make people happy and he did just that.
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Karen Grauer
Jonathon was my BINGO volunteer for many years at Baycrest Hospital. He was a very devoted and proud volunteer who always had a joke, making people laugh brought him joy. Jonathon will be missed.
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Shayla Gunter-Goldstein
So saddened to hear of Jon's passing. He was a cousin of my cousins, but on the other side, but that never stopped him from giving me a bear hug whenever we bumped into each other in the grocery store or mall or somewhere else in the community. Such a huge-hearted man. May his memory be for a blessing and may his beautiful neshamah have an aliyah. Condolences to all his friends and family.
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Gary and Tonya Pomerantz
We miss you cousin Jonny! We miss your phone calls, your jokes, your caring and your love. You were so welcoming to everyone you met, and Gary, Frank and I think of you often with much love, gratitude and appreciation. We miss you and love you.💔❤
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