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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.

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KAKSZENTMARTON: see Martinesti
KALOTASZENTKIRALY: 46°50' 22°59'; see SINCRAIU, Cluj County
KANYAHAZA: see CALINESTI OAS
KARANSEBES: see CARANSEBES
KARANSEBECH: see CARANSEBES
KARLSBURG: see Alba Iulia
KAROL: see CAREI
KEC: see CHET
KETFEL: see GELU
KEKES: CHIOCHIS
KEKESUJFALU: see CORVINESTI
KEZDIVARSARHELY: see TIRGU SECUIESC
KIRALYDAROC: see CARIDOROLT
KISGERCE: see GHERTA MICA
KISHAZA: see CHESA
KISILVA: see ILVA MICA
KISJENO: see CHISINEU CRIS
KISKAJAN: see Caianu Mic
KISREBRA: see REBRISOARA
KISUJMAJTENY: see MOFTINU MIC
KLAUSENBURG: see Cluj Napoca
KLEINILVA: see ILVA MICA
KLEINREBRA: see REBRISOARA
KISKALOTA: 46°46' 23°01';, Cluj County, see Calatele
KISSESBES: 46°55' 22°54', Cluj County, see Poieni
KOCSUBA: see COCIUBA MARE
KOD: see CHEUD
KOKENYESD: see Porumbesti
KOLOSZVAR: see Cluj Napoca
KOLTO: see COLTAU
KOMORZAN: see CAMARZANA
KOROD: see COROISINMARTIN
KOROSBOKENY: see Buteni
KOROSKOCSUBA: see COCIUBA MARE
KORUND: see CORUND
KOSZTAFALVA: see COSTENI
KOVARBENENCE: see BERINTA
KOVARFONAC: see FINATE
KOVARFURED: see CARBUNARI
KOVARGARA: see VALEA CHIORULUI
KOVARKOLCSE: see CULCEA
KOVARREMETE: see REMETEA CHIOARULUI
KOVAS: see COAS
KOVESD: see CHIESD
KRASZNAHIDVEG: see ILSOVA
KRIEGSDORF: see HODOD
KUCSULATA: see Cuciulata
KUKULLOVAR: see CETATEA DE BALTA
KUSALY: see COSEIU
KUSTENJI: see Constanta
KRONSTADT: see Brasov
KYUSTENDJA: see Constanta

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LACFALU: see SISESTI
LACHAS: see CAVNIC
LAPAD: see LOPADEA NOUA

LAPUS: Reference Number RO/MM/0303
Alternate/former names: Laupusul Romanesc, in Hungarian: Olahlapos. Located in Maramures County at, approximately 13 km from Tirgu Lapus. From Tirgu Lapus 4727 2352, turn right onto the first dirt road after the bridge in the village. Take the right fork when the road forks at a small green chapel. The cemetery is adjacent to the second house on the right after the chapel. Cemetery is reached by a fenced and gated access path about 40 m. long, just to the left of the second house (caretaker's house).
     Mr. Ioan Toma, who is the mayor of Lapus, cares for the cemetery. A Jewish family employed his mother-in-law before the war. He has cared for the site for twenty years. The site is just behind his house and relatively well tended. Visitors have come (about two years ago) from New York, Israel and Belgium to clean and repair the graves of their relatives. Mr. Toma said that the Jewish community erected the present 3-foot high fence in 1978. The concrete footing along one side has since crumbled badly, but he has requested funds from the Jewish community in Baia Mare to replace it. Gravestones stand in approximately 1/3 of the cemetery site. Most of the stones in the cemetery are larger than usual, and several have a concrete frame around the grave. 13 of the 28 standing stones have eroded to the point that no writing is visible. Several of the others have a great deal of moss and lichen growing on them. However, several stones are well cared for and have recently been re-painted. The cemetery is currently used as an orchard. The only serious threat to the cemetery is weather erosion, and tree saplings growing up around, and disturbing stones.
     Jewish people known to have lived in the town are Heine and 'Shomo' Marmur. Evidence from interviews that Jews from Baut and Strimbu Baut were buried in this cemetery. The cemetery location is rural (agricultural), on flat land, and isolated with no sign or marker with no sign or marker. The cemetery is reached by turning off a public road and onto private property. Access is open with permission. A fence and a locking gate surround the cemetery. Present cemetery size is 63 square meters (B. Mare list), on-site guess - 12 x 25 m. 31 gravestones are in cemetery, regardless of condition or position, with 28 in original location, 3 fallen and 3 leaning. Nine stones have concrete boundaries around the stone and grave. Stones probably have been removed from the cemetery and incorporated in roads or structures. Vegetation might be a problem because young trees are moving some stones. Water drainage is a seasonal problem. The granite, limestone, and sandstone tombstones and memorial markers flat-shaped, smoothed and Hebrew- inscribed with traces of painting on their surfaces. The owner is the national Jewish community. The property is used as an orchard. Adjacent properties are agricultural and resident, a village residential setting very near to houses with adjacent gardens, orchards and pastures.) Compared to 1939, the cemetery boundaries enclose about the same area. Rarely, private visitors visit the cemetery. The cemetery is known to have been vandalized between 1945 and ten years ago. Maintenance: Fence erected 1978 by Jewish Community (Baia Mare), local non-Jewish residents, and Jewish individuals abroad. Care: cleaning stones and clearing vegetation. Occasional visitors have painted and cleaned (repaired?) stones. Unpaid caretaker clears vegetation seasonally. Weather erosion is a slight threat.
     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 7 April 2000 and interviewed Mr. Ioan Toma, caretaker (mayor).

LASCHIA: see CAVNIC
LAUPUSUL ROMANESC: see LAPUS
LAZAR: see LAZURI
LAZARI: see LAZURI

LAZURI: Satu Mare County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located in Lazuri, 3991, judet Satu Mare, 4751 2252, 282.0 miles NNW of Bucharest and 6 km from Satu Mare. Alternate name: Lazari (Hungarian), Lazar. Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.
  • Mayor Lengyel Istvan, Town Hall of Lazuri, judet Satu Mare
  • The Jewish Community of Satu Mare, Decebal Str. no. 4A, 3900 Satu Mare, Romania, tel. 0040-61-713703
  • The Federation of the Jewish Communities of Romania, Sf. Vineri Str., no 9-11, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania.
  • "Dr. Moshe Carmilly" Institute for Hebrew and Jewish History, Universitatii Str., no. 7-9, room 61, 3400 Cluj Napoca, Romania, director: Ladislau Gyemant, gyemant@zortec.ro
  • Key holder and caretaker: Jewish Community of Satu Mare, Decebal Str. no. 4A, judet Satu Mare

    • The 1880 Jewish population by census was 37, by 1900 census was 38 and in 1930 was 48. 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 at end of the 19th century. Last known burial was inter-war period.

    The rural/agricultural flat land, part of a municipal cemetery, 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 30 x 25 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 not a problem. Water drainage is good all year.

    Cannot determine if cemetery has/had special sections. The oldest known gravestone dates from second half of the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century limestone 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 residential. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been re-erection of stones, cleaning stones, and clearing vegetation. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures. 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 23 July 2000 using the following documentation:

    No interviews. [January 2003]


    LECHINTA: Bistrita County
    The cemetery is located at Lechinta, Santierului Str., cod 4452, judet Bistrita, Romania at 4701 2421, 197.3 miles NNW of Bucharest and 25 km from Bistrita. The alternate names are Lekencze (Hungarian), Lechintz (German). Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.
  • Mayor Pop Teodor, Lechinta
  • The Jewish Community of Bistrita, Gr. Balan Str., 71, cod 4400, Bistrita, Romania
  • The Federation of The Jewish Communities of Romania, Sf. Vineri Str. no. 9-11, sect. 3, Bucharest, Romania
  • "Dr. Moshe Carmilly" Institute for Hebrew and Jewish History, Universitatii Str. no. 7-9, room 61, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Director: Ladislau Gyemant, gyemant@zortec.ro
  • Key holder and caretaker: Hosu Daniel, Libertatii Str. no. 102, tel. 112
  • Interested Judowyts Chaim, Holon, Israel

    • The 1857 Jewish population by census was one; in 1880 was 41, in 1900 was 79 and in 1930 was 162. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Bistrita and on June 2 and 6 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was 20th century.

    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- and post-WWII size is 20 m x 10 m. 20-100 stones are visible. 20-100 stones are in original location. All gravestones are 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. The limestone and sandstone flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed, and 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 agricultural.

    Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been re-erection of stones and clearing vegetation and repair of wall and gate.
    by local non-Jewish residents in 1999. 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 21, 2000 using the following documentation:

    They interviewed Hosu Daniel, Lechinta. [January 2003]


    LECHINTZ: see LECHINTA
    LEKENCZE: ee LECHINTA
    LELE: see LELEI

    LELEI I: Satu Mare County, Transylvania
    The cemetery is located in Lelei, 3979, com. Hodod, judet Satu Mare, 4723 2304, 5.9 miles WSW of Cehu Silvaniei at 4725 2311. Alternate names: Lele (Hungarian), LELEIUL and LELEIU (Romanian). Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.
  • Mayor Kulcsar Csaba, Town Hall of Hodod, judet Satu Mare
  • The Jewish Community of Satu Mare, Decebal Str. no. 4A, 3900 Satu Mare, Romania, tel. 0040-61-713703
  • The Federation of the Jewish Communities of Romania, Sf. Vineri Str., no. 9-11, sect. 3, Bucharest, Romania
  • "Dr. Moshe Carmilly" Institute for Hebrew and Jewish History, Universitatii Str. no. 7-9, room 61, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Director: Ladislau Gyemant, gyemant@zortec.ro
  • Key holder and caretaker: Rednik Vilmos, Lelei, no. 333

    • The 1880 Jewish population by census was 18, by 1900 census was 30, and in 1930 was 21. 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 inter-war period.

    The hillside between woods and fields, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or marker. Reached via private property, access is open with permission. A fence with a non-locking gate surrounds the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 11 x 4 m. 1-20 stones are visible, all in original location. 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 sandstone 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 residential. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been cleaning stones and clearing vegetation. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures. 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 on 29 July 2000 using the following documentation:

    Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Rednik Vilmos, 29. 07. 2000, Lelei. [January 2003]

    LELEI II:

    The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established at end of the 19th century. Last known burial was inter-war period. Between woods and fields, the hill, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or marker. Reached via private property, access is open with permission. A fence with a non-locking gate surrounds the site.

    Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 38 x 17 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 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, limestone, sandstone, 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 residential. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been cleaning stones and clearing vegetation. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures. 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 on 29 July 2000 using the following documentation:

    Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Rednik Vilmos, Lelei. [January 2003]


    LELEIUL see LELEI
    LELEIU: see LELEI

    LES: Bihor County, Transylvania
    The cemetery is located at Les, com. Nojorid, 3718, judet Bihor, Romania at 4657 2151, 268.7 miles NW of Bucharest and 15 km from Oradea. Alternate names: Less, Varadles (Hungarian). Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.
  • Mayor Crainic Mircea, Town Hall of Nojorid, 3718, judet Bihor, Romania
  • The Jewish Community of Oradea, Mihai Viteazu Str. no. 4, 3700 Oradea, Romania, tel. 0040-59-134843 (132587)
  • The Federation of The Jewish Communities of Romania, Sf. Vineri Str. no. 9-11, sect. 3, Bucharest, Romania
  • Interested: "Dr. Moshe Carmilly" Institute for Hebrew and Jewish History, Universitatii Str. no. 7-9, room 61, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Director: Ladislau Gyemant, gyemant@zortec.ro
  • Caretaker with key: Ceatau Alexandru, Les, no. 220

    • The 1880 Jewish population by census was 27, by 1900 census was 34 and in 1930 was 11. 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 The cemetery was established at end of the 19th century. Last known burial was inter-war period.

    The isolated rural/agricultural hillside has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open with permission via a gate that locks. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 84 x 16 m. 1-20 stones are visible. All gravestones are in original location. 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 marble 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. The cemetery was vandalized occasionally in the last ten years or in the last ten years. [sic] Maintenance has been cleaning stones and clearing vegetation. Current care is regular caretaker paid by the Jewish community of Oradea. No structures.

    Ursutiu Claudia, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, tel: 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey on 6 July 2000 using the following documentation:

    Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Ceatau Maria, Les. [January 2003]


    LESPEZI: Iasi County
    The cemetery is located in Lespezi, judet Iasi, Romania at 4722 2642, 204.6 miles N of Bucharest and 25 km from Pascani, Moldavia. Present town population is 5,000-25,000 with no Jews.
  • Mayor Stefan Gheorghe, com. Lespezi, judet Iasi
  • The Jewish Community of Iasi, Str. Elena Doamna 15, Iasi-6600, judet Iasi. Phone: 113711; 114414.
  • The Federation of the Jewish Communities of Romania, Sf. Vineri Str., no. 9-11, sect. 3, Bucharest, Romania
  • A.D. Xenopol" Institute of History, Lascar Catargi Str., no. 15, 6600- Iasi (judet Iasi), Romania. Tel. 032/212614; e-mail: xeno@mail.dntis.ro. Director: Alexandru Zub.
  • Key holder: Costiug Petru, com. Lespezi, judet Iasi

    • The Jewish population by 1831 census was 26 Jewish families and in 1930 was 1,028 Jews. In 1940 the Jews were deported to Oltenia (Romania). In 1941, the Jews were deported to Transnistria. The cemetery was established in the 19th century with last known burial in 1937. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery is 3 km from the congregation that used it. The isolated rural/agricultural flat land 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- and post-WWII size is 250 x 200 m. Approximately 200 gravestones are in the cemetery. 1-20 stones are 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 seasonal problem preventing access. Water drainage is good all year.

    No special sections. The oldest known gravestone dates from the end of the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble, limestone, and sandstone gravestones have inscriptions in Hebrew and Romanian. Some have traces of painting on their surfaces, iron decorations or letting, bronze decorations or lettering, and other metallic elements and metallic elements other than bronze or iron, and metal fences around graves.

    The cemetery contains special memorial monuments to pogrom victims. The national Jewish community owns the property used for an orchard. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery was no maintenance. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures. Security and vandalism are moderate threats.

    Lucian Nastasă, Clinicilor Str., no. 19, Cluj, Romania, tel. 064/190107. Email: Nastasălucian@hotmail.com completed the survey on September 27, 2000 using the following documentation:

    Lucian Nastasă interviewed Costiug Petru, com. Lespezi, judet Iasi; Cornaci Marian, com. Lespezi, judet Iasi on September 25, 2000. [January 2003]


    LESS: see LES LETCANI (Iasi judet): see PODUL ILOAIE
    LETEA VECHE (Bacău): see BACĂU

    LIPA: (LIPOVA)
    Located at 46°05' 21°42' in Arad county, Banat-Crisana region, 30 miles east on the highway from Arad to Bucharest (No. 7). When you reach Logosului 12, you will find a farmhouse with a metal gate. Enter the farmer's field (about 300-400 meters). There, you will find the remains of the old Lipa Jewish Cemetery. A few hundred graves date from the 19th century through the 1980s. Most graves are dated before the 1940s with only a few after the 1980s. Some of the graves have already sunk into the ground, but some are still in good condition. There is a mausoleum that was recently renovated by relatives. Contact was made through Mrs. Loewinger, the head of the Jewish Community in Arad, Rumania.

    LIPAU: Satu Mare County, Transylvania
    The cemetery is located at Lipau, 3944, com. Culciu, judet Satu Mare at 4743 2308, 267.5 miles NNW of Bucharest and 24 km from Satu Mare. Alternate name: Szamoslippo (Hungarian.) Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.
  • Mayor Balaj Nicolae, Town Hall of Culciu, judet Satu Mare
  • The Jewish Community of Satu Mare, Decebal Str. no. 4A, 3900 Satu Mare, Romania, tel. 0040-61-713703
  • The Federation of The Jewish Communities of Romania, Sf. Vineri Str. no. 9-11, sect. 3, Bucharest, Romania
  • "Dr. Moshe Carmilly" Institute for Hebrew and Jewish History, Universitatii Str. no. 7-9, room 61, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Director: Ladislau Gyemant, gyemant@zortec.ro
  • "A.D. Xenopol" Institute of History, Lascar Catargi Str., no. 15, 6400- Iasi (judet Iasi), Romania. Tel. 032/212614; e-mail: xeno@mail.dntis.ro. Director: Alexandru Zub.
  • Key holder and caretaker: none

    • The 1880 Jewish population by census was 61, by 1900 census was 71, and in 1930 was 23. 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 cemetery was established in middle of 19th century Last known burial was 1939

    The isolated rural/agricultural flat land has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all. No wall, fence, or gate or with a non-locking gate. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 18 x 18 m. 1-20 stones are visible. 1-20 stones are not in original location. 50%-75% of the stones are toppled or broken. Stones removed from the cemetery are probably in the farms. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a seasonal problem preventing access. Water drainage is good all year.

    The oldest known gravestone dates from 1857. The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, limestone, and concrete flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated 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.

    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 moderate threat. Vegetation is a moderate threat structures.

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

    Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed no one. [January 2003]


    LIPOVA: see Lipa
    LIPOVA I: Arad County, Transylvania
    The cemetery is located at Lipova, Lugojului Str., 12, 2875, judet Arad, 4605 2142, 19.6 miles ESE of Arad. Alternate name: Lippa (Hungarian). Present town population is 5,000-25,000 with fewer than 10 Jews.
  • Mayor Gherman Petru, Lipova, N. Balcescu Str., no. 18, phone: +40-57-561394
  • The Jewish Community of Arad, 10, Tribunul Dobra Str., 2900 Arad, Romania. Tel. +40-57-281310
  • The Federation of the Jewish Communities of Romania, Sf. Vineri Str., no 9-11, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania.
  • "Dr. Moshe Carmilly" Institute for Hebrew and Jewish History, Universitatii Str., no. 7-9, room 61, 3400 Cluj Napoca, Romania, director: Ladislau Gyemant, gyemant@zortec.ro
  • Key holder and caretaker: Modiga Eugenia, Lugojului Str., no. 12, Lipova, 2875, Romania

    • The 1880 Jewish population by census was 215 and from 1910 was 362. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was around 1950. The isolated urban flat land has no sign or marker. Reached via private property, access is open to all. A fence with a gate that locks surrounds the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 100 m x 20 m. 100-500 stones are visible, all in original location. All gravestones are in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. 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, sandstone, and "other" boulders, flat shaped, and smoothed and inscribed gravestones have Hebrew, Hungarian, and Romanian inscriptions. Some have metallic elements other than bronze or iron. No known mass graves.

    A private individual/s owns the property used for an orchard. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been clearing vegetation. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. Within the limits of the cemetery is an ohel and columns. Vegetation is a moderate threat.

    Assistant Professor Alexandru Pecican, Almasului Str., Bl. R1, apt. 14, 3400 Cluj-Napoca
    completed the survey on August 30, 2000 using the following documentation:

    He visited the site August 27, 2000 and interviewed Modiga Eugenia. [January 2003]
    LIPOVA II
    The cemetery is located in Lipova, Marasesti Str., 5, 2875, judet Arad, Romania.

  • Key holder and caretaker: Stoiconi Avram, Marasesti Str., no. 5, Lipova, 2875, Romania

    • The 1880 Jewish population by census was 215 and by 1910 census was 362. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was around 1950

    The isolated urban hillside has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all. A masonry wall with a non-locking gate surrounds the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 1 hectare 100-500 stones are visible. 20-100 stones are not in original location. 25%-50% of the stones are toppled or broken. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a constant problem damaging stones. Water drainage is a constant problem. No special sections.

    The oldest known gravestone dates from 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble and "other" material memorial markers are common gravestones with Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves. A private individual owns the property used for. orchard. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been clearing vegetation. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. Vegetation is a moderate threat.

    Assistant Professor Alexandru Pecican, Almasului Str., Bl. R1, apt. 14, 3400 Cluj-Napoca
    completed the survey on August 30, 2000 using the following documentation:

    He visited the site August 27, 2000 and interviewed Stoiconi Avram. [January 2003]



    LIPPA: see LIPOVA
    LITENI: see FĂLTICENI

    LIVADA:
    Alternate/former town names: Sarkoz, Sarkoz Ujlak (Hung.) and Livada in Satu Mare County at 47°52"' N, 23°08' E about 126 km NNW of Cluj. (possibly 2 cemeteries)
         The isolated rural (agricultural), flat land, has no sign but has Jewish symbols on gate/wall. Cemetery is reached by crossing private property. A continuous masonry wall and a locking gate surround approximately 50-60 gravestones of which 1-20 (maybe 24) are in original locations. 25-50% of surviving stones are toppled or broken. The marble and granite flat shaped stones or finely smoothed have Yiddish or Hebrew, or Hungarian inscriptions. Some have metal fences around graves. Cemetery now used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Diane Goldman, 4977 Battery Lane, Bethesda MD 20814 (e-mail: dgoldman@erols.com) visited the site on 8 August 1998. She completed the survey on 1 March 1999.
    LIVADA I: Satu Mare County, Transylvania
    The cemetery is located in Livada, 3913, judet Satu Mare, Romania at 4752 2308, 276.2 miles NNW of Bucharest and 23 km from Satu Mare. The alternate name is Sarkozujlak (Hungarian). Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.
  • Mayor Sebesi Janos, Town Hall of Livada, judet Satu Mare
  • The Jewish Community of Satu Mare, Decebal Str. no. 4A, 3900 Satu Mare, Romania, tel. 0040-61-713703
  • The Federation of The Jewish Communities of Romania, Sf. Vineri Str. no. 9-11, sect. 3, Bucharest, Romania
  • "Dr. Moshe Carmilly" Institute for Hebrew and Jewish History, Universitatii Str. no. 7-9, room 61, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Director: Ladislau Gyemant, gyemant@zortec.ro
  • "A.D. Xenopol" Institute of History, Lascar Catargi Str., no. 15, 6400- Iasi (judet Iasi), Romania. Tel. 032/212614; e-mail: xeno@mail.dntis.ro. Director: Alexandru Zub.
  • Key holder and caretaker: Sebesi Iozsef, Cimitirului Str. no. 259

    • The 1880 Jewish population by census was 92, by 1900 census was 59, and in 1930 was 145. 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 cemetery was established in second half of the 19th century with last known burial in 1939.

    The rural/agricultural flat land, part of a municipal cemetery, has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all. A masonry wall with a non-locking gate surrounds the site. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 17 x 40 m. 20-100 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.

    The cemetery has special section for Cohanim. The oldest known gravestone is from 1886. The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, and concrete flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated memorial markers have Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. Some have 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. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop at the never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been re-erection of stones, cleaning stones, and clearing vegetation by local non-Jewish residents in 2000. 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 Gabor Sarolta, Livada. [January 2003]
    LIVADA II:

    For town information see LIVADA I. The cemetery is located in Livada, Satu Mare Str. no. 23, 3913, judet Satu Mare, Romania

  • Key holder: Gabor Geza, Satu Mare Str. no. 23, Livada.

    • The 1880 Jewish population by census was 92, by 1900 census was 59, and in 1930 was 145. 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 The cemetery was established in second half of the 19th century. Last known burial was beginning of the 20th century.

    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 masonry wall with a gate that locks surrounds the site. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 12 x 81 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 century limestone and sandstone 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 residential. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop at the never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been re-erection of stones, cleaning stones, and clearing vegetation. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures. 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 in July 2000 using the following documentation:

    Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Gabor Sarolta, Livada. [January 2003]


    LIVADA SATU MARE: see Livada

    LIVEZI (Bacău judet): see BACĂU
    LIVEZI: (Bacău judet) US Commission No. _ The cemetery is located in com. Livezi, Bacău judet, Moldavia region at 46°28' 26°52', 31 km from Bacău. Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

    The 1899 Census registered 17 Jewish inhabitants. The 1930 Census registered 11 Jewish inhabitants. This Jewish cemetery was established in the 19th century. The last known Jewish burial in cemetery was in 20th century. The unlandmarked Conservative cemetery was 2 km from the congregation that used it.

    The isolated rural (agricultural) hillside has no sign or marker. Reached by crossing private property, access is open to all. Reached by turning directly off a public road, the site has a gate that does not lock. The pre- and post-WWII size is 100 m X 40 m. 20 to 100 tombstones are visible in the cemetery. 1 to 20 are not in original location. More than 75% are toppled or broken. Vegetation overgrowth is a seasonal problem, preventing access. Water drainage is good all year.

    Tombstones date from the 19th to 20th century. The limestone, sandstone, and other material tombstones are rough stones or boulders, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, and flat stones with carved relief decoration, some with portraits on stones. Inscriptions are in Hebrew and Romanian. The national Jewish community owns the cemetery property used for agricultural purposes.

    Adjacent properties are agricultural. Compared to 1939, the cemetery boundaries enclose the same area. Rarely, private visitors (Jewish or non-Jewish) and local residents stop. The cemetery was vandalized occasionally. No maintenance. An unpaid caretaker exists but no care. No structures. Open access/security are serious threats. Weather erosion, vegetation, and vandalism are moderate threats.

    Lucian Nastasa, Clinicilor str., no. 19, Cluj, Romania, tel. 064/190107. Email: nastasalucian@hotmail.com completed the survey on July 18, 2000 using the following documentation:

    He visited July 16, 2000 and interviewed Tudorache Margareta, com. Lespezi, Bacău judet. [June 2002]

    LOPADEA NOUA Alba, Transylvania
    The cemetery is located in Lopadea Noua no. 303, Judet Alba, 4617 2349, 169.1 miles NW of Bucharest and 20 km from Aiud. Alternate name: Lapad (Hungarian). Present town population is 5,000-25,000 with no Jews.
  • Mayor Szolga Stefan, com. Lopadea Noua
  • The Jewish Community of Alba Iulia, Str. Tudor Vladimirescu no. 4, Alba Iulia, Romania. Phone: 00/40/58/817840
  • The Federation of the Jewish Communities of Romania, Sf. Vineri Str., no. 9-11, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania
  • "A.D. Xenopol" Institute of History, Lascar Catargi Str., no. 15, 6400- Iasi (judet Iasi), Romania. Tel. 032/212614; e-mail: xeno@mail.dntis.ro. Director: Alexandru Zub.
  • Key holder and caretaker: Benedek Simion, com. Lopadea Noua, no. 303, judet Alba
  • Interested: Szolga Istvan, com. Lopadea Noua, no. 305, judet Alba; Abraham Geza, Str. Tudor Vladimirescu no. 4, Alba Iulia, Romania. Phone: 00/40/58/817840

    • The 1880 Jewish population by census was seventeen and in 1930 was six. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century with Last known burial was 20th century.

    The rural/agricultural hillside, part of a municipal cemetery, has no sign or marker. Reached via private property, (Szolga Istvan) access is open with permission. A fence with a no gate surrounds the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 40 x 70 m. 1-20 stones are visible, 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 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble, limestone, and sandstone gravestones are boulders, flat shaped, and smoothed and inscribed gravestones with Hebrew inscriptions. Some have portraits on stones.

    The national Jewish community owns the property used for orchard. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Pre- and post-WWII size is the same. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop at the never vandalized cemetery. No maintenance. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures. Vegetation 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 November 2, 2000 using the following documentation:

  • Tr. Rotaru (coord.), Recensamintul din 1880. Transilvania, Cluj, Edit. Staff, 1997.
  • Kalman Weszpremy, A magyarorszagi zsidok statistikaja, Debrecen, 1907.
  • Recensamintul general al populatiei Romaniei, 1930, vol.II, publicat de Sabin Manuila, Bucuresti, 1938.
  • Lajos Venetianer, A magyar zsidosag tortenete, Budapest, 1922
  • Carmilly-Weinberger, Moshe. Istoria evreilor din Transilvania (1623-1944), Bucuresti, Edit.Enciclopedica, 1994.
  • Izvoare si marturii referitoare la evreii din Romania, I-III/1-2, Bucuresti, 1986-1999.
  • Ladislau Gyemant, Evreii din Transilvania in epoca emanciparii (1790-1867), Bucuresti, Edit.Enciclopedica, 2000

    • Lucian Nastasă interviewed Benedek Simion, com. Lopadea Noua, no. 303, judet Alba; Szolga Istvan, com. Lopadea Noua, no. 305, judet Alba. [January 2003]


    LUCACESTI: see Moinesti
    LUNA: see Luncani

    LUNCA BRADULUI: Mures County, Transylvania
    The cemetery is located at Lunca Bradului, near the village, cod 4227, judet Mures, 4657 2506, 180.3 miles NNW of Bucharest and 40 km from Reghin. Alternate name: Palota (Hungarian) Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.
  • Mayor Jircan Ioan, tel. 532340, Lunca Bradului
  • The Jewish Community of Targu Mures, A. Filimon Str., no. 23, cod 4300, Tel. 0040 - 65 161810, Tîrgu Mures, Romania.
  • The Federation of the Jewish Communities of Romania, Sf. Vineri Str., no 9-11, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania.
  • "Dr. Moshe Carmilly" Institute for Hebrew and Jewish History, Universitatii Str., no. 7-9, room 61, 3400 Cluj Napoca, Romania, director: Ladislau Gyemant, gyemant@zortec.ro
  • Key holder and caretaker: Dragan Susana, Lunca Bradului

    • The 1880 Jewish population by census was 41 and in 1930 was 175. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Reghin and on June 4, 1944 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was 20th century.

    The isolated hill and hillside 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- and post-WWII size is 30 m x 5 m. 1-20 stones are visible, 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 19th century. The 19th and 20th century limestone flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed 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 never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been 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 8 August 2000 using the following documentation:

  • Recensamantul din 1850. Transilvania (The 1850 Jewish population census. Transylvania) coord.: Traian Rotariu, Cluj 1996.
  • Carmilly-Weinberger, Moshe. History of the Jews of Transylvania (1623-1944), Bucuresti, 1994, in Romanian, Budapest, 1995, in Hungarian
  • Recensamantul general al populatiei din 29 decembrie 1930 (The General Census of the Population from December 29, 1930), vol. II, Bucuresti 1938
  • Coriolan Suciu, Dictionar istoric al localitatilor din Transilvania (The Historical Dictionary of Localities in Transylvania), vol. I-II, Bucuresti, 1967

    • Cosmina Popa and Ioana Raiciu interviewed Dragan Susana, Lunca Bradului [January 2003]


    LUNCA BORLESEI: see SPERMEZEU

    LUNCANI:
    Alternate Hungarian name: Aranyosgerend and Gerendkeresztur. Located at 46°28' 23°57", 50 km from Cluj-Napoca in Cluj county, Transylvania region. The cemetery is at 3364 sat Luncani, com. Luna, jud. Cluj. Present total town population is 1362 with no Jews.
         The earliest known Jewish community was in 1850 with 3 Jews of a total population of 1101. In 1857, there were 2 Jews of a total population of 1050. In 1880, there were 41 Jews of 980. In 1930, there were 30 Jews. The Jews were confined to in the ghetto of Cluj in May 1944 and were deported to Auschwitz on May 25, 29, 31 and June 3, 8 and 9. The Orthodox Jewish cemetery was established in the 19th century. Other towns used the cemetery, 5 km. away. The isolated rural (agricultural) site, at the crown of a hill, with no sign or marker is reached by turning directly off a public road. Access is open with permission. A continuous fence and a usually unlocked gate surround the cemetery. The approximate size of cemetery before World War II and now is 880 sq.m. 10 gravestones are in their original locations. The oldest known gravestone date from ?. The limestone and/or volcanic tuff flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, or flat stones with carved relief decoration have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves, no structures or special sections. The Federation of Jewish Communities of Romania owns and uses the site as a Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are agricultural and residential. Compared to 1939, the cemetery boundaries enclose smaller area due to the present extension of houses. The cemetery is visited rarely by private visitors. The cemetery may possibly have been vandalized during World War II, but not in the last ten years. Care has included clearing vegetation, fixing wall and gate after 1970 by Cluj-Napoca Jewish Community. It was done in the 1970s and annually after controls ended. The Cluj Jewish congregation pays a regular caretaker. Weather erosion and vegetation are moderate threats.
         Mircea-Sergiu Moldovan, PhD. Professor and architect, str. Parîng, nr. 1, bl. A4, ap. 12, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Ph.: 40-64-161261 completed survey on April 13, 1999 after a visit on April 2. He interviewed Nicolae Burian, in Luncani.

    LUNCSOARA: Bihor County, Transylvania
    The cemetery is located in Luncsoara, 3587, com. Auseu, judet Bihor, Romania at 4702 2233, 247.9 miles NW of Bucharest and 6.7 miles ESE of Alesd at 4704 2225. Alternate names: Lungsora, Hosszusor (Hungarian.) Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.

    The 1880 Jewish population by census was 31, by 1900 census was 33, and in 1930 was 33 Jewish inhabitants. 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 hillside, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or marker. Reached via private property, access is unknown. A fence with a non-locking gate surrounds the site. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 14 x 18 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 on farms. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year.

    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 and smoothed and inscribed 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 residential. 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 cleaning stones and clearing vegetation. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures.

    Ursutiu Claudia, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, tel: 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey on 6 July 2000 using the following documentation:

    Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Rostas Lupu, 06. 07. 2000, Luncsoara. [January 2003]


    LUNGSOARA: see LUNCSOARA

    LUSCA-INTERDAM:
    4717 2425, 212.8 miles NNW of Bucharest
    The Heritage Foundation for Preservation of Jewish Cemeteries (HFPJC) shortly will commence restoration of Lusca cemetery. In ruin and disrepair for decades, the grounds are overgrown with gravestones missing, sunken, toppled, and broken. A thin wire fence surrounds the site. http://data.jewishgen.org/ViewMate/ALL/viewmateview.asp?key=4075 has a photo of current conditions. The grounds will be cleared, the tombstones erected, and both will be enclosed by a sturdy, concrete fence.. The grounds will be cleared, the tombstones erected, and both will be enclosed by a sturdy, concrete fence. Anyone with interest or information in this renovation, contact Toby Mendlowitz at gen@jewishcemeterypreservation.org or hfpjc@thejnet.com. [May 2004]

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