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Roslyn “Ronnie” Knobel Ornstein
Ronnie K. Ornstein [1943-2014], age 71, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi passed away on September 17, 2014. Born Roslyn Knobel, she was a Graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York, New York and The Restaurant School, in Philadephia, Pennsylvania. During the early seventies, Ronnie's first career was as an interior designer.
As a parent of an intellectually disabled child, she successfully lobbied for the institution of Special Educational Rights that were eventually incorporated into the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Together with her husband, she was co- owner of the El Rancho Casino Resort in Haiti from 1989-1992. After moving to Ocean Springs in 1993, she became known as Chef Ronnie, using her Classic culinary training as a Caterer. Ronnie had traveled the world extensively and loved the arts and nature.
She is survived by her children, Todd Ornstein and Stacey Perry; her grandchildren, Thad Perry, Sascha Perry and Drew Hicks; her great-granddaughter, Sophia Rae Kaletsch; and by her ex-husband Marvin Ornstein.
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Patricia Reilly (Hofmann)
I remember Ronnie as such a sweet smiling young woman. She was friendly and helpful. RIP
Ralph Lemongelli
may she rest in peace,god bless. Ralph,
Frank Mallas
Fond memories of Roz and her infectious smile. I had no idea that we both ended up in schools in NYC after high school, and then she went to the Restaurant School in Philadelphia, where I've lived since spring 1971. May her memory be eternal.
Dennis Brodkin
Always remember Roz as a real "kibbitzer" and a lot of fun. RIP.
Norman Kline
Ros and I kept in touch, albeit infrequently, over the years. But she always remembered my birthday, which was a day before hers. We were in the same home rooms during high school and were friends at a local swim club, along with her buddy Hope Miller. I knew later that she and her husband were involved with a casino in Mississippi, and I hope she had a good life. So sorry she is no longer with us.
Virginia Kollar (Lanzilotti)
So sorry to hear of Ronnie's passing. We spent five years together in homeroom and she was always happy and kind. Always smiling, laughing and one of the bright candles of our class.