Betty Jean Himeles
May 7, 1930 — November 28, 2025
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Interment
DirectionsBaltimore Hebrew Berrymans Lane Cemetery
318 Berrymans Lane
Reisterstown, MD 21136
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Family Residence
2410 Stone Mill Road
Pikesville, Maryland 21208
From 3:30-8:30 PM with a minyan at 7:00 PM.
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Obituary
Betty Jean Himeles (nee Applebaum), of Baltimore, MD, passed away on Friday, November 28th, 2025, at the age of 95 . She is survived by her loving children, Jackie (Roger) Norden, Martin (Paula) Himeles Jr. and Jeffrey (Pamela) Himeles; beloved grandchildren, Andrew (Pamela) Norden, Matthew (Maura) Norden, Kenneth (Viviana) Norden, Elizabeth Himeles (Jeffrey Taylor), Charlotte Himeles, Sara Himeles and Jacob (Jackie) Himeles; and cherished great grandchildren, Eli Norden, Sam Norden, Max Norden, Teddy Norden, Caroline Norden, Annie Norden, Ali Norden, Emi Norden, Ava Himeles and Max Himeles; and her cherished significant other, Leo Zindler. She was predeceased by her devoted husband, Martin Himeles Sr.; caring siblings, Shirley Applebaum and Joseph Applebaum; and her dear parents, Jacob and Fannie Applebaum.
Betty grew up in Ridgely, Maryland, and moved to Baltimore during her high-school years. She went on to graduate from Goucher College and built a beautiful life with her beloved husband, Martin, to whom she was married for more than 50 years. A retired social worker, she dedicated her career to helping others with the same empathy and steadiness she brought to every part of her life. Deeply family-oriented, Betty adored her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who were the heart of her world. She was known for her honesty and her thoughtful way of speaking her mind, always with clarity and care. A generous and compassionate spirit, Betty was philanthropic throughout her life and a proud champion of the liberal causes she believed in.
Services are private. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, 5700 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215; Maryland Food Bank, Attn: Donor Services, 2200 Halethorpe Farms Road, Baltimore, MD 21227; or House of Ruth, 2201 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218. The family will be in mourning at the home of Marty and Paula Himeles, 2410 Stone Mill Road, Pikesville, MD 21208 on Sunday from 3:30-8:30 PM with a minyan at 7:00 PM.
Betty grew up in Ridgely, Maryland, and moved to Baltimore during her high-school years. She went on to graduate from Goucher College and built a beautiful life with her beloved husband, Martin, to whom she was married for more than 50 years. A retired social worker, she dedicated her career to helping others with the same empathy and steadiness she brought to every part of her life. Deeply family-oriented, Betty adored her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who were the heart of her world. She was known for her honesty and her thoughtful way of speaking her mind, always with clarity and care. A generous and compassionate spirit, Betty was philanthropic throughout her life and a proud champion of the liberal causes she believed in.
Services are private. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, 5700 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215; Maryland Food Bank, Attn: Donor Services, 2200 Halethorpe Farms Road, Baltimore, MD 21227; or House of Ruth, 2201 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218. The family will be in mourning at the home of Marty and Paula Himeles, 2410 Stone Mill Road, Pikesville, MD 21208 on Sunday from 3:30-8:30 PM with a minyan at 7:00 PM.
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