Roza K. Hersher

February 14th, 2025

For my grandma who was able to see the light in the darkest of days. Who inspires me to find the best in every situation. Who lived life with an open heart and laughed even in times of pain. Thank you for teaching me so many lessons but most of all thank you for 26 years of unconditional love.

She Is Gone But Not Forgotten

You can shed tears that she is gone
Or you can smile because she has lived

You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back

Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left

Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her

Or you can be full of the love that you shared


You can remember her and only that she is gone

Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back

Or you can do what she would want:
smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

~Gabby
~Granddaughter, Scottsdale, AZ

January 6th, 2025

I am very fortunate to call Roza my friend. I met Roza and Richard at the Temple, they just became a members of the Temple Kol Ami.
Our friendship grows outside the temple as well. I will cherish our long telephone conversations with Roza, our concerts visit, books discussions. Roza was an avid reader. Roza was a guest at my tea parties, also loved to play games with my friends.
She was devoted daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. Roza talked about her grandchildren with a great pride. Big part of her life in AZ was a beautiful four legged child Candy. She talked about Candy with a big smile on her face.
I will miss Roza very much. I lost a friend, that couldn’t be replaced.

~Dina Morgulis
~Friend, Scottsdale, AZ

January 6th, 2025

We knew Roza for several years through our connection at Temple Kol Ami in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was a fascinating person, always kind, and clearly the light of Dick’s life. Jeffrey shared with her the fact that his ancestors were also from Moldova. May her memory be for a blessing, Dick, we look forward to seeing you in person at Services and hoping to provide some comfort.

~Jeffrey and Carol Zonis
~Friends, Scottsdale AZ

January 5th, 2025

I will always remember Roza for the smiles, laughter and wit she shared with all her friends. She was so encouraging and positive during the time I was privileged to spend with her. I will be forever grateful for every moment we had together. Her love for her husband and family was everything to her and her face lit up even more when she spoke of them. Roza will be missed by so many and her memories will live on in each of us.

~Donna Feller
~Friend, Phoenix, Arizona

January 4th, 2025

Dear Dick, Vlad,Irina and Vlad and Irina cjildren ,grandchildren to. Roza and Dick..Roza was a very special person to me.She was my best friend and a friend to all that knew her..She was a intricate part of TkA book club.Everyone will miss her smile and her great critiquing of the months book selection..I will miss her sitting by my side for Friday Nite services. Along with Dick..She and I made a great team helping out at TkA.She is forever in my heart and will be missed terrible..May her memory be a blessing to all that knew her..Love Judi

~Judi Gang
~Dear Friend to Roza and Dick, Phoenix,Arizona

January 4th, 2025

I love you mom!

~Vlad
~son, Scottsdale, AZ

January 2nd, 2025

We will always cherish her memory. And her love of ice cream.

~Karen and Sandy Shapiro
~Friends, Mayfield Heights,Ohio/Scottsdale,Az.

January 2nd, 2025

The stories Vlad would tell about his mom – her strength, her perseverance and her love for her family – were always inspiring and always funny in some way. What a treasure she is for her family.

~Juanita Albert, John Albert
~Coworker of son, Ave Maria, FL