It is with much sadness that the Board of Directors announces the passing of long-time West Gate House resident Hannah Ernst.
Hannah held the honorable distinction of being the building’s longest-tenured resident. Before any of the current residents of West Gate House made this building our home, Hannah was here.
Those of us who knew her will miss her spunk and spirit, her admirable drive to continue making it up the steep 181 hill during her daily walks, and hearing about her childhood memories of Germany as well as her recollections of Washington Heights when it was a thriving German Jewish neighborhood in the 1930’s.
The Board of Directors is collecting notes, cards and letters for the family to deliver on Friday, January 29. If you are interested in sending a personal note of condolence to the family, please contact Jenny Castillo Cato at jczouzou5@gmail.com or Jane Maisel at jsmaisel@gmail.com
– Board of Directors