David Orlansky Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved David Orlansky (Jackson, Mississippi), born in Greenville, Mississippi, who passed away at the age of 94, on August 2, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of David Orlansky to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Abe (Dora Sklar Orlansky) and Shirley. He is survived by: his children, Steve, Beth Orlansky of Jackson, Larry, Naomi Orlansky of New Orleans, Linda and Dr. Mark Posner of Baton Rouge; and his grandchildren, Abram Orlansky of Jackson, MS, Jonny Orlansky, Dr. Jessica Reeves of Philadelphia, PA, Benji, Emily Orlansky of Austin, TX, Shana Orlansky, Ben Halverson of Chicago, IL, Adam, Blair Orlansky of Denver, CO, Joshua, Megan Posner of Denver, CO, Aaron Posner of Seattle, WA and Rachel Posner of San Francisco, CA. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 5th 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Beth Israel Congregation (5315 Old Canton Rd, Jackson, MS 39211). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 5th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that friends consider memorials to Henry S. Jacobs Camp in Utica, MS, the Institute of Southern Jewish Life in Jackson, Jewish Children's Regional Service in New Orleans or the Community Stewpot in Jackson.