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All descriptions that follow with a "RO-CE" and a number are from the Survey of Historic Jewish Sites and Monuments in Romania sponsored by the U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad.

THE CEMETERIES "C"

CADEA: Bihor County, Transylvania

The cemetery is located in Cadea, 3750, com. Sacuieni, judet Bihor, Romania at 4720 2205, 278.1 miles NW of Bucharest and 4 km from Sacuieni. Alternate name: Nagykagya (Hungarian.) Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 84, by 1900 census was 36, and in 1930 was 29. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the Oradea ghetto and on May 23, 25, 28-30, and June 1-5, 27 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in second half of 19th century with last known burial in inter-war period. The rural/agricultural hillside, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open with permission. A fence with a gate that locks surrounds the site. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 33 x 20 m. 1-20 stones are visible, some not in original location. 25%-50% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a constant problem preventing access. Water drainage is good all year.

No special sections. The oldest known gravestone dates from 1892. The 19th and 20th century marble, limestone, and local stone flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed common gravestones have Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery and orchard. Adjacent properties are commercial or industrial.
Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop at the never vandalized cemetery. No maintenance. No care by the unpaid caretaker. No structures. Vegetation is a serious threat.

Ursutiu Claudia, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, tel: 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey on 2 July 2000 using the following documentation:

Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Fodor Sandor, 02. 07. 2000, Cadea. [January 2003]



CAIANU MIC: Bistrita County
The cemetery is located in Caianu Mic near the Orthodox Church, cod 4581, judet Bistrita, Romania at 4714 2409, 214.9 miles NNW of Bucharest and 30 km from Dej. Alternate name: Kiskajan (Hungarian). Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The 1850 Jewish population by census was 47 and in 1930 was 61 Jewish inhabitants. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Dej and on May 28, June 6-8 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was 1950.

The rural/agricultural hillside, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or marker. Reached via private road, access is open with permission. A fence with a gate that locks surrounds the site. Approximate pre-WWII size was 800 m. Approximate post-WWII size is 400 m. 20-100 stones are visible with 1-20 stones not in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year.

No special sections. Tombstones date from the 19th century limestone and marble common gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves. The national Jewish community owns the property used for an orchard. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Compared to 1939, the cemetery boundaries enclose a smaller area due to commercial/industrial development. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been re-erecting and cleaning stones and clearing vegetation. Current care is occasional clearing or cleaning by unpaid individuals. No structures.

Cosmina Popa, Tatra Str. no. 4, tel. 064/ 128764, Cluj Napoca, 3400 and Ioana Raiciu, Bd. 21 Decembrie, 13-15, 064/190849, Cluj-Napoca, 3400 visited the site and completed the survey on July 20, 2000 using the following documentation:

They interviewed Ungur Ion, Caianu Mic. [January 2003]


CALAFAT: Dolj County
The cemetery is located at Calafat, Bv. Horea Closca si Crisan, 1275, judet Dolj, Romania.
4., Romania. 4359 2256, 159.8 miles W of Bucharest and 87 km from Craiova. Present town population is 25,000-100,000 with fewer than 10 Jews.

The 1889 Jewish census population was eighty and was 56 in 1930. The Orthodox, unlandmarked cemetery was established at end of the 19th century with last known burial in 1970. The urban flat land, part of a municipal cemetery, has no sign or marker. Reached via other public local cemetery, access is open to all with no wall, fence, or gate.

Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is unknown. 20-100 stones are visible. 20-100 stones are in original location. 1-20 stones are not in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a seasonal problem preventing access. Water drainage is good all year.

No special sections. The oldest known gravestone dates from 1898. The 19th and 20th century marble, slate, and concrete flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated have Hebrew, German, and Romanian inscriptions. Some have metal fences around graves. No known mass graves. The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are commercial or industrial and the Greek-Orthodox cemetery. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop at the never vandalized cemetery. No maintenance. No care now. No structures. Security is a moderate threat. Vegetation is a moderate threat.

Ursutiu Claudia, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, tel: 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey on 11 July 2001 using the following documentation:

No interviews. [January 2003]

CALARASI: Calarasi County
The cemetery is located at Calarasi, Oborului Str. no. 5, 8500, judet Calarasi, Romania. 4412 2720, 63.0 miles ESE of Bucharest and 135 km from Constanta. Current town population is over 100,000 with 10-100 Jews.

The Jewish population by census was 357 in 1889 and 327 in 1930. Last known burial in the unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was 1953. The urban flat land, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or marker. Reached via private property, access is open with permission. A masonry wall surrounds the site with a gate that locks.

Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 100 x 50 m. 100-500 stones are visible. 100-500 are in original location. 20-100 stones are not in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year. No special sections. The oldest known gravestone dates from end of the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, limestone, and concrete smoothed and inscribed, carved relief-decorated, double tombstones, and sculpted monuments. Some have portraits on stones and metal fences around graves. Inscriptions are in Hebrew and Romanian. No known mass graves.

The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery and orchard. Adjacent properties are residential and the Turkish cemetery. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors and local residents stop at the never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been cleaning stones and clearing vegetation. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures. No care.

Ursutiu Claudia, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, tel: 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey on 9 July 2001 using the following documentation:

Claudia Ursutiu interviewed Micu Aniculae, 09. 07. 2001, Calarasi. [January 2003]


CALATELE:
Located at 46°46' 23°01' in Cluj County, Alternate name: Kiskalota: see also town of CLUJ

CĂLINEŞTI (Jud. Maramures) - US Commission Reference Number: RO/MM/46
47°54' 23°18', 20.8 miles NW of Baia Mare. Alternate Hungarian name is Felsőkálinfalva
      Sum mary: A concrete post and barbed wire fence protects the cemetery in Calinesti. It has a gate that was locked at the time of our visit. Although the approximately 832 square meter enclosure is rectangular, the cemetery itself is semicircular. There is evidence that the cemetery was once surrouded by a hedgerow or an earthen fence. The burials are confined to the western side of the cemetery while the eastern portion of the site is filled with large trees. Most of the stones are in good, legible condition though many of the sandstone markers show signs of advanced erosion. It is possible that the cemetery served both Calinesti and the neighboring village of Cornesti (Somosfalva in Hungarian). Initial inquiry in the village of Cornesti turned up no Jewish cemetery. When we searched in the village of Calinesti, we were lead to an isolated site amongst a swath of agricultural land stretching between Calinesti and Cornesti. Indeed, the cemetery is located equidistant between the two villages, both of which are visible from a vantage point in the cemetery itself. We were unable to determine if there is a caretaker living locally. A local resident of Calinesti lead us to the site, but was unaware of any caretaker. It is our belief, however, that there must be a caretaker (perhaps not living locally?) because the cemetery was well maintained and the gate locked at the time of our visit.
      The cemetery is quite difficult to locate as it is well off the main roads. From the center of the village, take the road toward Ocna Sugatag up the hill past three large curves. After the last curve, a small dirt road will lead off to the right. This road is accessible by car only in the summer months. The cemetery is approximately 1km down this road on the right about 200m from the track. It is not immediately identifiable as a cemetery from this side, as the boundary trees obscure the fence. However, it is the main 'clump' of trees on that side of the road. The best advice is to ask several locals until you can find someone who is willing and able to guide you to the site!
Further inquiries about the site could be addressed to the Jewish community in Sighet or the Federation of Jewish Communities in Bucuresti.
      Probably, the Jewish community in Cornesti also used this cemetery. The isolated rural (agricultural) flat land has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road and crossing private property, access is open with permission via a fence and a gate that locks. Present size of cemetery is on-site estimate 26m x 32m. (832 sq.m. 24 gravestones are in situ: 3 standing straight up, 2 toppled, 15 leaning, 4 broken. Vegetation overgrowth and water drainage are not problems. The granite, limestone, and sandstone memorial markers are flat shaped or smoothed and Hebrew inscribed stones. No special monuments or known mass graves. The never visited property is now used for Jewish cemetery only. Properties adjacent are agricultural. Care is clearing of vegetation by local non-Jewish resident, unknown. No structures. No threats.
      John DeMetrick and Christina Crowder visited the site and completed the survey on 30 June 2000 using list of cemeteries known by Jewish Community in Baia Mare. Further inquiries about the site could be addressed to the Jewish community in Baia Mare or the Federation of Romanian Jewish Communities in Bucuresti. They interviewed local residents.

CALINESTI OAS: Satu Mare County, Transylvania

The cemetery is located in Calinesti Oas, 3924, judet Satu Mare, Romania at 4754 2318, 274.2 miles NNW of Bucharest and 16 km from Negresti Oas. The alternate name is Kanyahaza (Hungarian.) Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 108, by 1900 census was 186, and in 1930 was 187. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Satu Mare and on May 19, 22, 26, 29, 30, 31, and June 1 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox, Hasidic cemetery was established in second half of the 19th century. Last known burial was inter-war period.

The isolated hill and hillside has no sign or marker. Reached via private property, access is open to all. A fence with a non-locking gate surrounds the site. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 60 x 50 m. 1-20 stones are visible, not all in original location. 50%-75% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a seasonal problem preventing access. Water drainage is good all year.

No special sections. The oldest known gravestone dates from second half of the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, limestone, and concrete flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed common gravestones have Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. No known mass graves. The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop at the never vandalized cemetery. No maintenance. No care now. No structures. Security is a moderate threat. Weather erosion is a moderate threat. Vegetation is a serious threat. The gravestones are almost covered by vegetation.

Claudia Ursutiu, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj Napoca, Romania, tel. 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey in July 2000 using the following documentation:

Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Tarz Ana, Calinesti Oas. [January 2003]


CALNA: (jud. Cluj)
4711 2339, 28.9 miles N of Cluj Alternate Hungarian name: Kalna.Current town population is under with no Jews. The Jewish population by census is 18 in 1857 and five in 1930. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto in Cluj and on May 25th, 29th, 31 and June 3rd, 8th, 9th 1944 deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked 19th century cemetery's last burial was probably before 1931. The isolated rural/agricultural location has no sign or marker. Reached by crossing private property, access is open to all with no wall or fence. The pre- and post-WWII size is 35. 2 m X 3 m. 20-100 gravestones are in cemetery with 1-20 in original location and 1-20 not in original location. No stones are toppled or broken. No stones were removed from the cemetery (probably.) Vegetation and water drainage are not problems. No special sections.
      The 19th and 20th century tombstones are made of "other" material with Hebrew inscriptions; and some have iron decoration or lettering. The municipality owns the site used only as a Jewish cemetery. Adjacent properties are agricultural and industrial. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish individuals visit. The never-vandalized cemetery's care has been clearing of vegetation by regular caretaker paid by the local Jewish Community from Cluj. No structures. No threats.
      Alexandru Pecican, assistant professor, Almasului str., Bl. R1, ap. 14, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, Romania visited the site and completed the survey on 7 May 2000 using the following documentation:
He interviewed Cecan Augustin in Calna.

CAMARASU: (jud. Cluj)
Cemetery is located at Camarasu, 3418 at 46°47' 24°08', 25.2 miles E of Cluj-Napoca at 46°46' 23°36'. Pusztakamaras is the alternate Hungarian name. The town population is 500-1,000 with no Jews. Jewish population by census: 13 in 1880, 13 in 1880, and 15 in 1930. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in Cluj ghetto weredeported to Auschwitz between May 25 ? and June 9, 1944.
      The gravestones date from 19th and 20th centuries. Unlandmarked, the isolated hillside Orthodox cemetery betwteen water to fields has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all via a fence and locking gate. The pre and post-WWII size is 34x16 meters. 100-500 gravestones are in the cemetery with 100-500 in original location and 1-20 not in original location.
      No stones are toppled or broken. No stones were removed from the cemetery (probably.)
      Vegetation in the site is not a problem. Water drainage is a problem. No special sections. Tombstones are made of unknown material, smoothed and inscribed and multi-stone monuments with Hebrew inscriptions. The cemetery has a special monument to Holocaust victims. No known mass graves. The municipality owns the site is used only as a Jewish cemetery. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Organized Jewish tour or pilgrimage groups and private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors occasionally visit the site. Jewish Federation of Romania repaired the never-vandalized cemetery wall in 199with no Jews. Regular caretaker paid by the local Jewish congregation cares for the site. No structures. No threats.
      Alexandru Pecican, assistant professor, Almasului str., Bl. R1, ap. 14, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, Romania visited the site and completed the survey on March 31, 2000 using the following documentation:
On 1 April 2000, he interviewed Mocean Iancu in Camarasu.

CAMARASU DEAL: see Sarmasu, Cluj County and also town of Cluj. Located at: 46°45' 24°10'

CAMARZANA: Satu Mare County, Transylvania

The cemetery is located at Camarzana, 3923, judet Satu Mare, Romania at 4800 2319, 279.8 miles NNW of Bucharest and 21 km from Negresti Oas. The alternate names are Komorzan (Hungarian) Camarazana and CAMIRZANA (Romanian.) Present town population is 1,000-5,000. with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 85, by 1900 census was 154, and in 1930 was 131. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Satu Mare and on May 19, 22, 26, 29, 30, 31, and June 1 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox, Hasidic cemetery was established in second half of the 19th century. Noteworthy individuals buried in the cemetery: one Cohan. Last known burial was interwar period

The hill and hillside, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all. A fence with a non-locking gate surrounds the site. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 39 x 8 m. 20-100 stones are visible. 1-20 stones are not in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year. No special sections. The oldest known gravestone dates from second half of the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble, limestone, sandstone, and concrete flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated common gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves.

The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery and orchard. Adjacent properties are commercial or industrial. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been cleaning stones and clearing vegetation by Jewish individuals within the country in 1998. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures.

Claudia Ursutiu, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj Napoca, Romania, tel. 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey in July 2000 using the following documentation:

Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Doros Titiana, Camarzana. [January 2003]



CAMIRZANA: see CAMARZANA

CAMPINA: Prahova County
The cemetery is located at Str. Bobalna no. 47, Campina, judet Prahova. 4508 2544, 51.6 miles NNW of Bucharest and 95 km from Bucuresti. Present town population is 25,000-100,000 with fewer than 10 Jews.

The Jewish population by census was 63 in 1899 and 279 in 1930. The cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was Sebetay Marcel in 1996. The unlandmarked Orthodox, cemetery is 1.5 km from the congregation that used it.

The urban flat land, part of a municipal cemetery, has sign in Romanian. Reached by a public road, access is open with permission. A fence with a gate that locks surrounds the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 130 m x 60 m. 100-500 stones are visible. 100-500 gravestones are in original location. All gravestones are in original location. More than 75% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year.

No special sections. The oldest known gravestone dates from 1898. The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, and slate memorial markers have Hebrew, German, and Romanian inscriptions. Some have traces of painting on their surfaces, iron decorations or letting, bronze decorations or lettering, and other metallic elements and portraits on stones and sculpted monuments. Some have portraits on stones and metal fences around graves.

The municipality owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are commercial or industrial. Occasionally, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors and local residents stop at the never vandalized cemetery. No maintenance. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures. No threats.

Lucian Nastasă, Clinicilor Str., no. 19, Cluj, Romania, tel. 064/190107. Email: Nastasălucian@hotmail.com visited the site and completed the survey on May 17, 2001.

Lucian Nastasă interviewed Ionescu Vasile, Str. Lacului no. 9, Campina on May 2, 2001. [January 2003]


CAMPULUNG:
Alternate name: Barbusa, Cimpulung and Cimpu lui Neag at 45°14' 25°03' in Arges County: see Mogilev, Ukraine

CARBUNARI: Reference Number RO/MM/03
Alternate Hungarian name: Kovarfured and Carbunar. Located in Maramures County at 47°34 23°39, 12.2 km SSE of Baia Mare at the turnoff for "drumul veche" (old road) and from there, an additional 2 km. Heading south on the main road through Carbunar away from Baia Mare, turn left before reaching the center of Carbunar onto a secondary road that runs parallel to the main road. This route is known as "drumul veche" (the old road) to local residents and leads to the churches and other public buildings in the village. Proceed about 2 km on this road. Pass a school on the left and then a church on the right before reaching a series of small red summer cabanas on the right. After the cabanas, begin asking local residents about the cemetery, which lies about .5 km up the hills to the left and beyond the prune orchards.
     Locating this cemetery was a stroke of luck. Others will be lucky to find it even with the information that we are now providing. After inquiring of local residents, we drove from the crossroads of the village (at the bar/shop) up the "old road" of Carbunar (Kovarfured) and asked around for Mr. Pop Tanase (77) who lives in the last house on the left. He then lead us on a 1.5 kilometer walk above his orchards to a forest (which he believes is owned by the local Orthodox church) and revealed a 50 sq m area bounded by an overgrown hedge "fence" that once functioned as the local Jewish community's cemetery. The site has been completely neglected. There is but a single concrete foundation where a marker once stood; and one of the graves appears to have been dug up a number of years ago. Mr. Pop Tanase feels that what has happened to the cemetery is shameful and told us about a man that stole a number of the stones. That man is Ion Cimpean who, after collectivization ended, drove his cart and two horses up to the cemetery and removed several of the stones in order to construct the foundation of his home. Ion Cimpean died a few years ago. Mr. Pop Tanase recalls that there were at least three Orthodox families living in Carbunari before "they were taken away from us by the Hungarians" and that all three families were farmers. Two of the graves belonged to a pair of sisters from the Walter family. As far as he recalls, there were at one time four stones here.
     This isolated hillside cemetery is not known to the Jewish community in Baia Mare, and is probably not known to exist by anyone aside from a few of the residents of Carbunar. The primary danger facing the cemetery is that it will be forgotten completely. The Jewish Community in Baia Mare was unaware of this site at the time of the survey. It is not known whether the Jewish Community in Bucuresti is aware of this site. Vegetation overgrowth is a constant problem. The primary danger facing the cemetery is that it will be forgotten completely.
     John DeMetrick and Christina Crowder, (formerly of Cluj, they have no further information) , completed this survey on 22 April 2000 using a list of cemeteries known by the Jewish Community in Baia Mare. They visited the site on 12 April 2000 and interviewed.

CAPORAL ALEXA: Judetul Arad

The cemetery borders the Orthodox one, at the end of the Baptist one, and under three old trees is covered by savage vegetation. The three gray obelisks are down and destroyed. In the 1950s, three gypsy kids played on the ground, an obelisk fell on one of them; and the boy died. He was five or six years old. Then, the whole local gypsy community came into the cemetery and demolished all the stones. The cemetery is in the western side of the village in the area traditionally named "la tei." Alternate/former name is Erdoskerek (Hungarian.) 4620 2135, 255.3 miles WNW of Bucharest and 37 km from Arad. Present total town population is 800 with no Jews.

The Jewish population by census was seven in 1880: and seven in 1910. The unlandmarked Orthodox The cemetery was established at beginning of the 19th century. Last known burial was 1976. No other towns used this cemetery. The isolated rural/agricultural flat land is reached by turning directly off a public road. Access is open to all. No wall, gate, or fence surrounds the site.

Three gravestones are in cemetery, not in original location. All three are toppled or broken. Vegetation overgrowth is a constant problem damaging stones. Water drainage is a constant problem. No special section. The oldest known gravestone dates from 19th century. The 19th and 20th century granite and concrete memorial markers are smoothed and inscribed. Inscriptions on tombstones are in Hungarian.

The national Jewish community owns the cemetery property is now used for Jewish cemetery only. Properties adjacent to cemetery are agricultural. Compared to 1939, the cemetery boundaries enclose the cemetery boundaries are smaller because of agriculture. Rarely, private visitors stop at the never-vandalized cemetery. No maintenance. No care. No structures. Security is a very serious threat (no wall, open gate, no caretaker.) Weather erosion and pollution are moderate threats. Vegetation is a very serious threat. (The vegetation damages the tombs.)
Vandalism is a very serious threat. (Over time, the stones were damaged.)

Assistant Professor Alexandru Pecican, Almasului Str., Bl. R1, apt. 14, Cluj-Napoca, 3400 visited the site and completed the survey on September 15, 2000 using the following documentation:

Pecican interviewed Laza Florin, Caporal Alexa on August 28, 2000. [January 2003]


CARACAL: Olt County
The cemetery is located at Caracal, Mihai Viteazul Str. no. 188, 0800, judet Olt, Romania. 4407 2421, 89.2 miles WSW of Bucharest and 53 km from Craiova. Present town population is 25,000-100,000 with fewer than 10 Jews.

The 1889 Jewish census population was registered 211 Jewish inhabitants and was 200 in 1930. The unlandmarked Orthodox The cemetery was established at end of the 19th century. Last known burial was 1990. The urban flat land cemetery has sign in Romanian that mentions Jews. Reached by a public road, access is open with permission. A masonry wall with a gate that locks surrounds the site.

Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 220 x 36 m. 20-100 stones are visible. 20-100 stones are in original location. 1-20 stones are not in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year.

The oldest known gravestone dates from end of the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century memorial markers are marble, granite, slate, and concrete flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated. Some have metal fences around graves. Inscriptions are in Hebrew and Romanian. No known mass graves. The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are commercial or industrial. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never-vandalized cemetery Maintenance has been cleaning stones and clearing vegetation. Current care is regular caretaker paid by the Jewish community of ? Within the limits of the cemetery is an empty preburial house. No threats.

Ursutiu Claudia, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, tel: 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey on 12 July 2001 using the following documentation:

Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed the wife of Rubin Steifel, 12. 07. 2001, Caracal. [January 2003]


CARANSEBESUL NOU: see CARANSEBES

CARANSEBES: judet Hunedoara
The cemetery is located at Caransebes,1650, Zabranului Str. no. 3, judet Hunedoara, 4525 2213, 201.6 miles WNW of Bucharest and 40 km from Resita. Alternate names: Karansebes (Hungarian), Karansebech (German). CARANSEBESUL NOU, CARANSEBESU NOU (Romanian.) Present town population is 25,000-100,000 with fewer than 10 Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 202 and by 1900 census was 388. The cemetery was established in second half of the 18th century. Noteworthy individuals buried in the cemetery: one Cohan: Emanuel Grunbaum (1875-1921.) The Jewish community owns the still-active Orthodox and Neolog cemetery. Otelul Rosu Jewish community also used this unlandmarked cemetery about 8 km from Caransebes. The urban hill, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open with permission. A masonry wall with a gate that locks surrounds the site.

Approximate pre-WWII and post-WWII size is 200 x 50 m. 100-500 stones are visible. 1-20 stones are not in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year.

The cemetery has special sections for atheists. The oldest known gravestone dates from 1750. The 18th to 20th century marble, granite, limestone, and sandstone, iron, and concrete flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated, double tombstones, and sculpted monuments have Hebrew, German, Hungarian, and Romanian inscriptions. Some have metallic elements, portraits on stones, and metal fences around graves. Cemetery contains memorial to Jewish soldiers from World War I, No known mass graves.

The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery and orchard.
Adjacent properties are residential. Occasionally, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been re-erection of stones, patching broken stones, cleaning stones, and clearing vegetation. Current care is regular caretaker paid by the Jewish community. Within the limits of the cemetery is an empty preburial house.

Claudia Ursutiu, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj Napoca, Romania, tel. 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey in September 2000 using the following documentation:

Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Buzan Maria, Caransebes. [January 2003]


CARASEU: Satu Mare County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located in Caraseu, 3943, com. Culciu, judet Satu Mare, 4744 2306, 269.3 miles NNW of Bucharest and 17 km from Satu Mare. Alternate name: Szamoskrasso (Hungarian). Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 150, by 1900 census was 122, and in 1930 was 91. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Satu Mare and on May 19, 22, 26, 29, 30, 31, and June 1 were deported to Auschwitz. The cemetery was established in second half of the 19th century. Noteworthy individuals buried in the unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery: one Cohan. Last known burial was inter-war period.

The rural/agricultural flat land, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or marker.
Reached via private property, access is open with permission. A fence with a gate that locks surrounds the site. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 84 x 36 m. 20-100 stones are visible. 1-20 stones are not in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year. No special sections. The oldest known gravestone dates from 1874. The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, and concrete flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated, and double tombstones have Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. No known mass graves.

The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are village residential setting with houses, gardens, orchards, and pastures. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The cemetery was not vandalized in the last ten years or occasionally in the last ten years. [sic] Maintenance has been re-erection of stones, patching broken stones, cleaning stones, and clearing vegetation by local non-Jewish residents in 1980. Current care is unpaid regular caretaker. No structures.

Claudia Ursutiu, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, tel: 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey on July 2000 using the following documentation:

Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Vass Albert. [January 2003]

CARASEU II: Satu Mare County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located in Caraseu, 3943, com. Culciu, judet Satu Mare, 4744 2306, 269.3 miles NNW of Bucharest and 17 km from Satu Mare.

The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in second half of the 19th century. Noteworthy individuals buried in the cemetery: one Cohan. Last known burial was inter-war period. The rural/agricultural flat land, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or marker. Reached via private property, access is open with permission. A fence with a gate that locks surrounds the site.

Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 84 x 36 m. 20-100 stones are visible. 20-100 stones are in original location. 1-20 stones are not in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year. No special sections. The oldest known gravestone dates from 1874. The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, and concrete flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated, and double tombstones have Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions.

No known mass graves. The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are in village residential setting with houses, gardens, orchards, and pastures. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The cemetery was not vandalized in the last ten years or occasionally in the last ten years. [sic] Maintenance has been re-erection of stones, patching broken stones, cleaning stones, and clearing vegetation by local non-Jewish residents in 1980. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures.

. Claudia Ursutiu, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj Napoca, Romania, tel. 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey July 2000 using the following documentation:

Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Vass Albert, Caraseu [January 2003]


CAREI:
"In the two cemeteries in Carei, one Neolog and one Orthodox, researchers documented highly ornate tombstones. One, dated 1831, was one of the oldest tombstones found in Transylvania and reminiscent of tombstones found in Galicia. There were over one hundred tombstones from the end of the nineteenth century, some very decorative with various animal and flower motifs." Source: http://www.hum.huji.ac.il/CJA/NL14-Romania.htm [November 2000]
CAREI I: Satu Mare County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located in Carei, Oborului Str. no. 31, 3825, judet Satu Mare, 4741 2228, 283.9 miles NW of Bucharest and 38 km from Satu Mare. Alternate name: Nagykaroly (Hungarian); Karol (German). Present town population is 25,000-100,000 with fewer than 10 Jews.

The 1767-1769 Jewish population was 330, in 1785 was 453, in 1880 was 2112, in 1900 was 2139, and in 1930 was 2329. After the war of independence against the Austrian rule lead by Rakoczy Ferencz, count Karolyi Sandor brought an estate in 1722. He gave ten Jewish families the right to have their own rabbi, teacher, and synagogue. The number of the Jewish colonists increased in 1741 to 66 families. After the Congress of the Jews from Hungary and Transylvania from 1868-1869, the community of Carei became one of the most important status-quo ante communities. In 1881, an Orthodox community was founded, from which after 1925 a Hasidic Community separated. An elementary Jewish public school was founded at the end of the 18th century. Between 1934-1944, two famous Yeshivot existed in Carei. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Carei, then in that of Satu Mare and on May 19, 22, 26, 29, 30, 31, and June 1 were deported to Auschwitz. Noteworthy Jewish residents of the community were Rabbis: Aron Lebl 1722; Adam Samuel 1726; Mayer Yehuda Osterreicher 1751-1774; Moshe Arye Osterreicher 1774-1820; Yiczhak Frankl 1820-1834; Meir Perls 1834-1894; Furth Efraim 1895-1911; Eliezer Schonfeld 1911-1922; Friedmann Bernat 1923-1944; Schwartz Jakob Moshe 1881-1908; Brach Saul 1910-1925; Yoel Teitelbaum 1925-1934; Abraham Horovitz 1934-1944; Grosz Samuel 1934-1944.

The unlandmarked Orthodox, Hasidic cemetery was established in middle of the 18th century. Noteworthy individuals buried in the cemetery: one Hasidic rabbi Iaacov Moshe and his wife Kresel (d. 1905) and two Cohanim: Mordehai Israel ben Shlomo (d. 1941) and Itzak ben Iechiel Baak Hacohen (1940). Last known burial was 1997. The urban flat land, separate but near other cemeteries, has inscriptions on the preburial house.
Reached by a public road, access is open with permission. A masonry wall with a gate that locks surrounds the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 1.5 hectares. 500-5000 stones are visible. 20-100 stones are not in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year.

The cemetery has special sections for Cohanim and women who died in childbirth. The oldest known gravestone dates from middle of 18th century. The 18th, 19th, and 20th century marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, and concrete flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated, and double tombstones have Hebrew, Hungarian, and Romanian inscriptions. Some tombstones have metallic elements and metal fences around graves. The cemetery has Holocaust memorial. No known mass graves. The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are residential. Occasionally, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been re-erection of stones, patching broken stones, cleaning stones, and clearing vegetation by local non-Jewish residents and Jewish residents of the country in 1997. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. Within the limits of the cemetery is a small chapel for Rabbi Moshe.

. Claudia Ursutiu, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj Napoca, Romania, tel. 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey July 2000 using the following documentation:

Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Szentmiklosy Istvan, Carei [January 2003]
CAREI II:

The cemetery is located at Carei, Soimului Str., 3825, judet Satu Mare.

The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in middle of the 18th century. Noteworthy individuals buried in the cemetery: seven Cohanim. Last known burial was 1944.

The urban flat land, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open with permission. A masonry wall with a gate that locks surrounds the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 2 hectares. 500-5000 stones are visible. 20-100 stones are not in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year.

The cemetery has special sections for men, rabbis, and Cohanim. The oldest known gravestone dates from approximately 1800. The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, and concrete flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated, and double tombstones and multi-stone monuments have iron decoration or lettering and metal fences around graves. Inscriptions are in Hebrew, German, and Hungarian. No known mass graves.

The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are residential. Occasionally, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been re-erection of stones, patching broken stones, cleaning stones, and clearing vegetation by local non-Jewish residents and Jewish residents of the country in 1997. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. Within the limits of the cemetery is a preburial house with wall inscriptions and chimney.

. Claudia Ursutiu, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj Napoca, Romania, tel. 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey July 2000 using the following documentation:

Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Szentmiklosy Istvan, Carei [January 2003]

CATINA:
Cluj County, 46°51' 24°11"; see also town of Cluj County, 46°51' 24°11", see also town of Cluj

CAVNIC: Reference Number RO/MM/0309
Alternate Hungarian name: Kaprukbanyga. Located in Maramures County, at 47°40' 23°52', 21.2 km E of Baia Mare. Site is approximately 2km before (below) the town of Cavnic on the road from Baia Mare. It is just barely visible from the road, and can be reached by a footbridge over the river. From the footbridge, cross through the house yard on the left and walk parallel to the river about 200m. The cemetery is visible in the edge of the forest on the right.

     The cemetery in Cavnic (kavnikbanya) is unusual in that the graves are outlined with small, angular rocks. The site also contains an unusual rounded obelisk headstone (though the top half is broken off). It is located in an isolated spot about 2 km below the town, but the older village residents we spoke with all knew where it was. The site is surrounded by a broken barb wire fence on the far side of the river from the main road to Cavnic and is reached by a rickety foot bridge that leads to two houses on that side.
     Vasil Iagher Dragomir and his family moved to this home in 1990. In that year, an elderly man from Israel visited the cemetery. The former owners of the property used to take care of the cemetery. After they passed away, a couple of their nieces and nephews came a few of times to clear the underbrush but then stopped coming. Mrs. Iagher heard from neighbors that there were more stones at one time but that people from the town of Cavnic and neighboring Laschia (Lachaz) came during the night with horsecarts and hauled away some stones to build steps. The Iagher family has also heard that most of the surrounding land here was owned by Jewish people and that at one time, there were several homes in the small valley across the river from the cemetery. She also said that the remains of a synagogue could be found directly above her house, although from what we found (two large un-marked, but shaped stones) we were not able to determine what type of building had been there.
     The land is not used for agricultural purposes, most likely because the soil is not of high enough quality to support the growth of an orchard. However, Mrs. Iagher claims that the land belongs to the town of Cavnic but has been leased out to some shepherds in neighboring Laschia who have taken down the gates at either end of the cemetery and regularly walk their flocks through the site.
The isolated wooded hillside has no sign or maker. Reached by turning off a public road onto private property, access is open to all via a broken barbed wire fence on wood posts lying mostly on the ground and no gate. The present cemetery size is 10x60 meters. Fifteen limestone, flat-shaped, smoothed and inscribed gravestones and one obelisk are in the cemetery, regardless of condition or position with 4 toppled or broken and 2 leaning. Stones or concrete boundaries mark 53 graves. Missing stones were probably incorporated into roads or structures. The inscriptions are in Hebrew and Hungarian. The name 'Rozen Benci' is visible on one gravestone. Vegetation and water drainage are not a problem. No known mass grave. Owner of the property used only as a Jewish cemetery is unknown. Adjacent property is agricultural. The size is probably the same as before 1939. Rarely visited, the cemetery is known to have been vandalized between 1945 and ten years ago. No care. No structures. Uncontrolled access and weather erosion are slight threats.
     John DeMetrick and Christina Crowder, (formerly of Cluj, they have no further information) , completed this survey on 22 April 2000 using a list of cemeteries known by the Jewish Community in Baia Mare. They visited the site on 9 April 2000 and interviewed Mrs. Iagher Vasile Dragomir, Str. Soimiului nr. 2, Tel: (40-62) 495-506 (mother-in-law). This family lives in the house closest to the cemetery.

CAUCEU: see CAUACEU

CAUACEU: Bihor County, Transylvania

The cemetery is located in Cauceu, 3744, com. Biharia, judet Bihor, Romania a t 4710 2157, 15 km from Oradea at 4704 2156. Alternate names: Hegykozkovacsi (Hungarian) and Cauaceu in Romanian. Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

In 1828-1829 census, one Jew registered. The 1880 Jewish population by census was 47 and by 1900 census was 84. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the Oradea ghetto and on May 23, 25, 28-30, and June 1-5, 27 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in second half of 19th century. Last known burial was inter-war period.

The rural/agricultural flat land, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or marker. Reached via other public local cemetery, access is open to all via a non-locking gate. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 58 x 8 m. 1-20 stones are visible, some not in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a seasonal problem preventing access and disturbing stones. Water drainage is good all year.

No special sections. The oldest known gravestone dates from second half of 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble, limestone, and concrete and local stone flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated common gravestones have Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are in village residential setting with houses, gardens, orchards, and pastures, and local cemetery. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop at the never vandalized cemetery. No maintenance. No care now. No structures. Security is a serious threat. Vegetation is a serious threat.

Ursutiu Claudia, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, tel: 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey on 2 July 2000 using the following documentation:

No interviews. [January 2003]


CAUAS: Satu Mare County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located in Cauas, 3843, judet Satu Mare, 4734 2233, 275.3 miles NW of Bucharest and 16 km from Carei. Alternate name: Erkavas (Hungarian). Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 33, by 1900 census was 18, and in 1930 was 6. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Carei, then in that from Satu Mare and on May 19, 22, 26, 29, 30, 31, and June 1 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox The cemetery was established at end of the 19th century. Last known burial was inter-war period

The rural/agricultural flat land, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all. No wall, fence, or gate. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is approximately 1. 5 x 1 m. 1-20 stones are visible, some not in original location. 25%-50% of the stones are toppled or broken. Stones removed from the cemetery are probably in the farms. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year.

The oldest known gravestone dates from 1912. The 20th century sandstone and local stone smoothed and inscribed common gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves. The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are agricultural and Greek-Orthodox cemetery. Compared to 1939, the cemetery boundaries enclose a larger area. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The cemetery was not vandalized in the last ten years or occasionally in the last ten years. [sic] Maintenance has been clearing vegetation. Current care is occasional clearing or cleaning by individuals. No structures. Security and weather erosion are moderate threats.

Claudia Ursutiu, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj Napoca, Romania, tel. 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey 27 July 2000 using the following documentation:

No interviews. [January 2003]


CEHU SILVANIEI: Salaj County
The cemetery is located at Cehu Silvaniei, Closca Str. no. 8, code 4762, judet Salaj, 4725 2311, 249.1 miles NNW of Bucharest and 34 km from Zalau. Alternate name: Szilagycseh (Hungarian)
Present town population is 5,000-25,000 with fewer than 10 Jews.

The 1850 Jewish population by census was 63, in 1857 was 66, in 1880 was 206, in 1900 was 369, in 1910 was 517, and in 1930 was 551. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Cehu Silvaniei, then in that from Simleul Silvaniei and on May 31, June 6, 8 they were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was 20th century.

The isolated suburban flat land has no sign or marker. Reached via private road, access is open with permission. A fence with a gate that locks surrounds the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 500 m. 1-20 stones are visible, some not in original location. 25%-50% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a seasonal problem preventing access. Water drainage is good all year. No special sections.

The oldest known gravestone dates from 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, sandstone, and limestone boulders, flat and shaped, smoothed and inscribed, carved relief decorated gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. Some have traces of painting on their surfaces. No known mass graves. The national Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are residential. Occasionally, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been re-erection of stones, patching broken stones, cleaning stones, and clearing vegetation. Current care is occasional clearing or cleaning by unpaid individuals. No structures.

Cosmina Popa, Tatra Str. no. 4, tel. 064/ 128764, Cluj Napoca, 3400 and Ioana Oprea, Bd. 21 Decembrie, 13-15, 064/190849, Cluj-Napoca, 3400 visited the site and completed the survey on September 29, 2000 using the following documentation:

Popa Cosmina & Oprea Ioana interviewed Sincraian Dumitru, Cehu Silvaniei. [January 2003]


CEANU MARE:
Cluj County, 46°40' 23°57". See also town of Cluj County, 46°40' 23°57", see also town of Cluj

CEFA: Bihor County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located in Cefa, 3696, judet Bihor, Romania at 4655 2144, 271.6 miles NW of Bucharest and 17 km from Salonta. Alternate name: Cseffa (Hungarian). Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 31, by 1900 census was 45 and in 1930 was 12. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the Oradea ghetto and on May 23, 25, 28-30, and June 1-5, 27 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in second half of the 19th century. Last known burial was first half of the 20th century.

The rural/agricultural flat land, part of a municipal cemetery, has no sign or marker. Reached via other public local cemetery, access is open to all. A fence with a non-locking gate surrounds the site. Pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 18 x 14 m. 1-20 stones are visible, some not in original location. 50%-75% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a constant problem damaging stones. Water drainage is good all year.

The oldest known gravestone dates 1889. The 19th and 20th century marble, limestone, and sandstone flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed gravestones have Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. Some have metal fences around graves. No known mass graves. The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop at the never vandalized cemetery without any maintenance or care. No structures. Security is a moderate threat. Vegetation is a very serious threat. The cemetery is completely covered by vegetation.

Ursutiu Claudia, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, tel: 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey on 7 July 2000 using the following documentation:

Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu conducted no interviews. [January 2003]


CEHALUT: Satu Mare County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located at Cehalut, 3847, com. Cehal, judet Satu Mare, 4725 2234, 266.8 miles NW of Bucharest and 10 km from Tasnad. Alternate name: Magyarcsaholy (Hungarian), CEHALUTI. Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 20, by 1900 census was 19, and in 1930 was 11. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Satu Mare and on May 19, 22, 26, 29, 30, 31, and June 1 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox The cemetery was established at end of the 19th century. Last known burial was 1970.

The rural/agricultural hillside, part of a municipal cemetery, has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, site has no wall, fence, or gate. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is approximately 6 x 6 m. 1-20 stones are visible, some not in original location. 50%-75% of the stones are toppled or broken. Stones removed from the cemetery are probably in farms. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year.

The oldest known gravestone dates from end of the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century slate [?} smoothed and inscribed common gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves. The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The cemetery was not vandalized in the last ten years or occasionally in the last ten years. [sic] Maintenance has been clearing vegetation Current care is occasional clearing or cleaning by individuals. No structures. Security is a serious threat. (no fence, no gate and far away from the village) Weather erosion is a moderate threat.

Claudia Ursutiu, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj Napoca, Romania, tel. 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey 26 July 2000 using the following documentation:

Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Magyarosi Karoly, 26. 07. 2000, Cehalut [January 2003]


CEHALUTI: see CEHALUT

CEICA: Bihor County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located in Ceica, 3628, judet Bihor, Romania at 4651 2211, 252.1 miles NW of Bucharest and 33 km from Oradea. Alternate name: Magyarcseke (Hungarian). Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 40, by 1900 census was 51, and in 1930 was 130. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the Oradea ghetto and on May 23, 25, 28-30, and June 1-5, 27 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in second half of the 19th century with last known burial in inter-war period

The rural/agricultural hillside, part of a municipal cemetery, has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all. A fence with a non-locking gate surrounds the site. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 33 x 20 m. 1-20 stones are visible, some not in original location. 25%-50% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a seasonal problem preventing access. Water drainage is good all year.

No special sections. The oldest known gravestone dates from second half of the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble, limestone, and concrete and local stone flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed and double tombstones have Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. No known mass graves. The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop at the never vandalized cemetery No maintenance. No care now. No structures. Vegetation is a serious threat. (The cemetery is almost covered with vegetation.) Incompatible nearby development is a moderate threat.

Ursutiu Claudia, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, tel: 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey on 8 July 2000 using the following documentation:

Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu conducted no interviews. [January 2003]


CERMEI: Arad County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located in Cermei, on northwest side of the village, neighboring the Roman Catholic Cemetery, 2863, judet Arad, 4633 2151, 252.3 miles NW of Bucharest and 75 km from Arad. Alternate name: Csermo (Hungarian). Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The Jewish population by 1880 census was 104 and in 1910 census was 122. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was around 1960.

Bordering the Catholic cemetery, cemetery is situated between the grain fields. The gravestones would need some restoration. The rural/agricultural flat land, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all. A fence with a gate that locks surrounds the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 19 m x 50 m. 20-100 stones are visible, all in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is a constant problem. No special sections.

The oldest known gravestone dates from 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, and "other" boulders, flat shaped, and smoothed and inscribed and double tombstones have Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. Some have metal fences around graves. No known mass graves. The national Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are agricultural and cemetery. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been clearing vegetation. No care now. No structures.

Assistant Professor Alexandru Pecican, Almasului Str., Bl. R1, apt. 14, 3400 Cluj-Napoca
completed the survey on September 9, 2000 using the following documentation:

He visited the site September 9, 2000 and interviewed Oprisan Ioan, Cermeii. [January 2003]


CENAD: (jud. Timis)
Alternate names: Nagycsanad (Hungarian), Tschanad (German)
4608 2035, 292.5 miles WNW of Bucharest and 9 km from Sannicolaul Mare
Town's current population is 500-1000 with no Jews. The Jewish population by census was nineteen in 1880, thirty in 1900, and seven in 1930. The unlandmarked Orthodox and Neolog cemetery dates from the second half of the 19th century with the last burial in probably inter-war period. The rural/agricultural flat land, next to a municipal cemetery (Catholic,) has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all via a fence with locking gate.
     Cemetery's size before WWII is unknown. Current size is 20 x 9 m. 20-100 gravestones are in cemetery with 1-20 in original and 20-100 not in original location. 50%-75% of the stones are toppled or broken. No stones were removed from the cemetery (probably.)
     Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a seasonal problem preventing access. Water drainage is good all year. No sections. The cemetery dates from the second half of the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, sandstone and "other"(concrete) tombstones are flat shaped common gravestones. Inscriptions are in Hebrew, German, and Hungarian. No known mass graves. The Timisoara Jewish community owns the site used for Jewish cemetery purposes only. Adjacent properties are agricultural. The pre-1939 size is unknown. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors visit the never-vandalized cemetery. Clearing of vegetation is the care given by a regular caretaker paid by the Jewish congregation of Timisoara. No structures. Vegetation is a moderate threat.
     Claudia Ursutiu, Pietroasa str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj Napoca, Romania, tel. 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey on 23 September 2000 using the following documentation:
Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Florea Petru in Cenad.

CERNAVODA: Constanta County

The cemetery is located at Str. Cochirleni no. 4, Cernavoda, judet Constanta, 4422 2801, 94.7 miles E of Bucharest and 75 km from Constanta. Present town population is 25,000-100,000 with no Jews.

The Jewish population by census was 58 in 1900 and was 38 in 1930. The cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was 1960 in the unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery, 4 km from the congregation that used it.

The isolated suburban hillside has no sign or marker. Reached via private property, access is entirely closed. A fence with a gate that locks surrounds the site. Approximate pre-WWII size was 50 m x 70 m. Approximate post-WWII size is 20 m x 20 m. Fourteen stones are visible and in original location. More than 75% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year.

The oldest known gravestone dates from 19th century. The 19th and 20th century limestone and sandstone tombstones have Hebrew inscriptions. Some have traces of painting on their surfaces, iron decorations or letting, bronze decorations or lettering, and other metallic elements. Some have portraits on stones.

A private individual/s owns the property used for (Mutu Victor) orchard. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Compared to 1939, the cemetery boundaries enclose a smaller area. Rarely, local residents stop. The never vandalized cemetery has no maintenance. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures. Weather erosion is a moderate threat.

Lucian Nastasă, Clinicilor Str., no. 19, Cluj, Romania, tel. 064/190107. email: Nastasălucian@hotmail.com visited the site and completed the survey on 15 May2001 using the following documentation:

Lucian Nastasă interviewed Mutu Victor, Str. Cochirleni no. 4, Cernavoda. [January 2003]


CERNESTI: Reference Number RO/MM/03
Alternate Hungarian name: Csernefalva. Located in Maramures County at 47°31' 23°45', 20.8 kilometers SE of Baia Mare and approximately 15 km from Tirgu Lapus. At the center of town, where there is a sweeping curve in the road, take the exit for the village of Finate. Heading about a half of a kilometer from the center of town there will be a dirt road on the right hand side that leads towards three cemeteries: the Protestant, the Orthodox, and the Jewish. About 200 meters up this dirt road is a split. Bear right. The Jewish cemetery will be a 300 meters ahead on the left-hand side of the road.
     The rural/agricultural hillside, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or maker. The cemetery in the town of Cernesti (Csernefalva) is surrounded by a concrete post and chain link fence that, according a list of Cemeteries from the Jewish Community of Baia Mare, was erected in 1990. The cemetery is surrounded by large apple orchards and is situated on a long, gradual slope. The orchard is also used for the grazing of sheep which we were glad to see were prevented from entering the cemetery by the well-constructed fence. Though we did not get a chance to speak with the caretakers it was clear that the cemetery is well taken care of and was recently cleared of spring growth.
     Access to the cemetery is open to all because the gate with a lock was unlocked. According to the list from Baia Mare, it was 200 square meters but I would argue for sure that it was as least 250 sq. m. and is probably the same size as pre-1939. Limestone, sandstone, and granite flat, smoothed and Hebrew-inscribed gravestones in cemetery, regardless of condition or position: 18, 15 standing (3 illegible), 1 half stone standing, 1 stone crumbled in situ, and1 half stone, face down. Vegetation and water drainage are not a problem.
     Current owner of Jewish cemetery is unknown. Adjacent properties are cemeteries and agricultural. Visits by local residents and private visitors are rare. Theft of stones is the primary problem encountered between 1945 and the present. Care included repair of wall and gate (1990 fence built) and clearing of vegetation (regular caretaker) by Jewish groups within the country and local non-Jewish residents. Uncontrolled access, weather erosion, and vegetation are threats.
     John DeMetrick and Christina Crowder, (formerly of Cluj, they have no further information) , completed this survey on 22 April 2000 using a list of cemeteries known by the Jewish Community in Baia Mare. They visited the site on 10 April 2000 and interviewed a local resident.

CETATEA DE BALTA: Alba County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located in Cetatea de Balta, near the village, cod 3195, judet Alba, 4615 2410, 156.6 miles NW of Bucharest and 14 km from Tarnaveni. Alternate name: Kukullovar (Hungarian). Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.

The 1850 Jewish population by census was 23 and from 1930 census was 17. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Targu Mures; and on May 27, 30 and June 8, 1944 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was 20th century.

The isolated rural/agricultural hillside has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road,
access is open to all. A fence with a non-locking gate surrounds the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 500 m. 1-20 stones are visible, some not in original location. 25%-50% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a seasonal problem preventing access. Water drainage is good all year. No special sections.

The oldest known gravestone dates from 19th century. The 19th and 20th century granite, marble, and limestone common gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves. The national Jewish community owns the property used for orchard. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The cemetery was vandalized occasionally in the last ten years. Maintenance has been clearing vegetation. Current care is occasional clearing or cleaning by individuals. No structures. Weather erosion is a moderate threat.

Cosmina Popa, Tatra Str. no. 4, tel. 064/ 128764, Cluj Napoca, 3400 and Ioana Oprea, Bd. 21 Decembrie, 13-15, 064/190849, Cluj-Napoca, 3400 visited the site and completed the survey on 11 August 2000 using the following documentation:

Cosmina Popa and Ioana Raiciu interviewed Sauber Bernath, Jewish Community of Mures, Targu Mures. [January 2003]


CETATEA-SUCEVII: see Suceava

CERTEZE: Satu Mare County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located at Certeze, 3920, judet Satu Mare, Romania at 4754 2328, 270.4 miles NNW of Bucharest and 5 km from Negresti Oas. The alternate name is Avasujfalu (Hungarian.) Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 115, by 1900 census was 206, and in 1930 was 254. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Satu Mare and on May 19, 22, 26, 29, 30, 31, and June 1 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox, Hasidic c cemetery was established in second half of the 19th century. Noteworthy individuals buried in the cemetery: two Cohanim: Menahem ben Tzvi Hacohen and Shlomo ben Moshe Tzvi Hacohen. Last known burial was 1978.

The rural/agricultural hillside, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all. A masonry wall and fence with a non-locking gate surround the site. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 32 x 45 x 110 m. 20-100 stones are visible. 1-20 stones are not in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year.

No special sections. The oldest known gravestone dates from second half of the 19th century. The marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, and concrete flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated, and double tombstones have Hebrew and Romanian inscriptions. Some have metal fences around graves. No known mass graves.

The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are residential. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop at the never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been cleaning stones and clearing vegetation. Current care is occasional clearing or cleaning by individuals. No structures.

Claudia Ursutiu, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj Napoca, Romania, tel. 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey in July 2000 using the following documentation: