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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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PACURARI: see IASI

PADURENI: US Commission No. ROCE-0040 - Arad County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located in Padureni, southern exit of the village, towards Arad, neighboring the old mill, 2975, judet Arad, 4631 2130, 24.6 miles NNE. Alternate name: Erdohegy (Hungarian). Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The Jewish population by 1880 census was 49 and by 1910 census was 83. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was around 1950 The urban flat land part of a municipal cemetery has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all. No wall, fence, or gate.

Almost totally destroyed and overgrown with vegetation, animals graze there. There is an improvised road through the cemetery. A Gypsy colony uses stones as building materials. Trucks use the site as a garbage place. Approximate pre-WWII size was larger than one hectare. Approximate post-WWII size is one hectare. 1-20 stones are visible, some not 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 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, sandstone, and "other" flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed common gravestones have Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. No known mass graves. The national Jewish community owns the property used for orchard and waste dump. Adjacent properties are agricultural and "other." Compared to 1939, the cemetery boundaries enclose a larger area. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been fixing gate. No care now. No structures. Security is a very severe threat; fences are down almost all around. Weather erosion is a moderate threat. Vegetation is a serious threat; savage plants all around menace tombs. Vandalism is a very serious threat; stones are stolen for building material. Incompatible nearby planned or proposed development is a very severe threat; officials plan to build houses on the area.

Assistant Professor Alexandru Pecican, Almasului Street, 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 Codreanu Pavel, Padureni. [January 2003]


PALOTA: see LUNCA BRADULUI
PANAD: see PANADE

PANADE: US Commission No. ROCE-0010 - (com. Sancel, Judet Alba)
The cemetery is located in Panade, com. Sancel, 4613 2358, 160.9 miles NW of Bucharest and 18 km from Blaj. Alternate name: Panad (Hungarian). Present town population is 5,000-25,000.
with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 15 and in 1930 was 18. The cemetery was established in 1930. Last known burial was 1935. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery is 20 km from the congregation that used it.

The isolated rural/agricultural flat land has no sign or marker. Reached via private property, access is open with permission. No wall, fence, or gate. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 10 X 10 m. Two 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. No special sections.

The oldest known gravestone dates from 1930. Tombstones date from the 20th century.
The sandstone smoothed and inscribed and carved relief decorated tombstones have Hebrew inscriptions. Some have portraits on stones. A private individual/s owns the property used for
orchard. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, local residents stop. The never vandalized cemetery had no maintenance. Current care is unpaid regular caretaker. No structures.

Lucian Nastasă, Clinicilor Street, 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:

On 1 November 2000, Lucian Nastasă interviewed Popa Vasile, sat Panade, com. Sancel, judet Alba. [January 2003]


PANC: see Panticeu and town of Cluj
PANCELCSEH: (Hungarian) see Panticeu

PANCIU I: US Commission No. ROCE-0662
PANCIU II: US Commission No. ROCE-0663
Vrancea judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

PANTICEU: US Commission No. ROCE-0252   Map
Alternate Hungarian name: Panc and lcseh. Located at 47°02° 23"34°, 40 km from Cluj-Napoca in Cluj county, Transylvania. The present total town population is 2,017 with no Jews. The address of cemetery is 3434 Panticeu, jud. Cluj, Romania in County of Cluj, Transylvania, Romania.           The Census of 1850 registered 97 Jews of a total population of 3400. In 1857, there were 83 Jews of 1004. 1891 Jewish population was 96 Jews out of 1277. In 1930, there were 91 Jews. In 1940, about 200 Jews were in Panticeu. In May 1941, the Jews of Panticeu were confined to the ghetto of Cluj and deported on May 25, 29, 31 and June 3, 8, and 9 to Auschwitz. After 1945, only 8-10 persons came back. In 1960, there were only two Jewish families in Panticeu who made Allyiah. In 1837, the Orthodox Jews of Panticeu bought the land for the cemetery. Other communities from other towns use this cemetery which was 2 km. from the congregation. Professor Moldovan is working on a general urban plan for Panticeu and proposed that the cemetery be listed as a historical monument. The rural (agricultural) site is now included in the village. The isolated flat land, with no sign or marker is open with permission and reached by turning directly off a public road and crossing private property (the old road was incorporated in present properties) two access roads. A continuous fence and a (usually) unlocked gate surround the cemetery. The present cemetery size is 1005 sq.m. 108 gravestones are in cemetery including 100 in original locations. Because the graves have a double orientation, some stones are not in their original locations. 5 of the surviving stones are toppled or broken. The cemetery, dating from the 19th century, is not divided into special sections. The granite, limestone, and volcanic tuff flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, and flat stones with carved relief decoration have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves or structures. The Federation of Jewish Communities of Romania owns and uses site only as a Jewish cemetery. Adjacent properties are agricultural and residential. Compared to 1939, the cemetery boundaries enclose a smaller area due to the old road for access, no longer used, as well as by housing development and agriculture. It is visited rarely by private visitors. The cemetery was probably vandalized during World War II but not in the last ten years. Care has included clearing vegetation and fixing wall and gate after 1970 by Cluj-Napoca Jewish Community. The Cluj Jewish congregation pays the regular caretaker. Weather erosion and vegetation are the only 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 September 25, 1998 after a visit to the cemetery on September 14, 1998. Ion Catalina, Nechita Pop was interviewed in Panticeu.

PASCANI: US Commission No. ROCE-0313   Map
US Commission information pending [March 2001]
47°29' 27°06', Iasi county, Moldavia region: The hillside and flat land at crown of hill is overgrown but contains about 50+ readable stones. I have photographs taken for me by Rick Bercuvitz during his visit. Pascani is in lasi judet, 80 km from Suceava, 100 km from lasi Airport, 385 km distance from Bucharest on the international Route E 85 (Bucharest-Suceava-Siret) and 360 km from Bucharest on the railway. Ellen Sadove Renck, Phrases1@aol.com . [1998]
          The area apparently exports wicker baskets and furniture: http://www.ospascani.ro/english/preview/baskets.html [December 2000]

PATOHAZA: see POTAU

PATRAS:
Under Turkish rule, Jewry continued to inhabit the SE section, while the cemetery was in the NE. Some inscriptions from late 19th century are still extant in the Jewish section. Source: The Jewries of the Levant after the Fourth Crusade by Joshua Starr, 1949, p. 75.

PAULIS: US Commission No. ROCE-0041 - Arad County, Transylvania
The cemetery was located at Paulis, the western side of the village, neighboring the Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic cemeteries, 2898, judet Arad, 4607 2135, 248.3 miles WNW of Bucharest and 13.6 miles ESE of Arad. Alternate names: Paulis (Hungarian), PAULISUL-NOU, and PAULISU NOU. Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with fewer than 10 Jews.

The Jewish population by 1880 census was 33 abd by 1910 census was: 27. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was around 1950. The isolated rural/agricultural flat land 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 18 m X 20 m. Six stones are visible, all in original location. 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 and "other" flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed gravestones have Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. Some have metallic elements other than bronze or iron. No known mass graves. The national Jewish community owns the never vandalized cemetery property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are agriculturaland other cemeteries. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop.
No maintenance. No care. No structures. Vegetation is a moderate threat.

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

He visited the site August 30, 2000 and interviewed Bradiu Maria [January 2003]


PAULISUL-NOU: see PAULIS
PANKOTA: see PINCOTA
PANCOTA: see PINCOTA


PASCANI: Judet Iasi, Moldavia
The cemetery is located at Str. Ion Neculce no. 48, Pascani, judet Iasi, 4715 2644, 196.9 miles N of Bucharest and 95 km. from Iasi. Current town population is over 100,000 with fewer than 10 Jews.

The Jewish population by 1899 census was 660 and in 1930 was 1,490. In 1941, the Jews were deported to Transnistria. The cemetery was established in the 19th century. Last known burial was 1984. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery is 500 m. from the congregation that used it. Motca at 4715 2637 also probably used this cemetery.

The ioslated urban flat land and hillside has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open with permission. A masonry wall and fence with a gate that locks surround the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 300 X 250 m. 500-5000 stones are visible. 1-20 stones are not 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 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, granite, limestone, and sandstone gravestones inscriptions are in Hebrew, German, and Romanian. Some have traces of painting on their surfaces, iron decorations or letting, bronze decorations or lettering, and other metallic elements. Some have carved relief-decorated or are double tombstones, obelisks, and sculpted monuments.

The national Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are residential and the former synagogue. Occasionally, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors and local residents stop at the never vandalized cemetery with no maintenance. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures. Pollution is a moderate threat.

Lucian Nastasă, Clinicilor Street, no. 19, Cluj, Romania, tel. 064/190107. Email: Nastasălucian@hotmail.com completed the survey on September 26, 2000 using the following documentation:

Lucian Nastasă interviewed Chihaia Valentin, bd.Ion Neculce 12, Pascani, on September 23, 2000. [January 2003]


PATOHAZA: see POTAU

PECICA: US Commission No. ROCE-0042 - Arad County, Transylvania
The cemetery located in Pecica at Principala Street no. 1032, 2948, judet Arad, 4610 2104, 272.1 miles WNW of Bucharest and 19 km from Arad is a hidden cemetery. Behind houses and doors and through the corn crops is in a kind of park marked by black marble obelisks and protected by the crowns of the trees. Alternate name: Opecska (Hungarian). Present town population is 5,000-25,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 106 and by 1910 census was 111. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial around 1960.

The isolated urban flat land 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 1 hectare. 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.

No special sections. The oldest known gravestone dates from 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble and granite, and "other" flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed common gravestones have German?? Inscriptions. No known mass graves.

The national Jewish community owns the property used for an orchard. Adjacent properties are in village residential setting with houses, gardens, orchards, and pastures. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been clearing vegetation and fixing wall. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures. Vegetation is a moderate threat.

Elisabeta Pecican, Revolution Avenue, no. 35, apt. 31, Arad, 2900 completed the survey on September 12, 2000 using the following documentation:

Elisabeta Pecican visited the site on September 9, 2000 and interviewed Sandru Elena, Pecica. [January 2003]


PELE: see BECHINI

PELES: US Commission No. ROCE-0565 - Satu Mare County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located at Peles, 3993, com. Lazuri, judet Satu Mare, 4753 2249, 285.3 miles NNW of Bucharest and 22 km from Satu Mare. Alternate name: Nagypeleske (Hungarian). Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 96, by 1900 census was 138 and in 1930 was 63. 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 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 non-locking gate surrounds the site. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 44 x 14 m. 1-20 stones are visible, some or all not in original location. More than 75% of the stones are toppled or broken. Stones removed from the cemetery are probably in surrounding 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 the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble and limestone 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 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 vandalized occasionally in the last ten years. Maintenance has been clearing vegetation. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures. Vandalism 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:

Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Varga Andras, Peles. [January 2003].


PERIAM: US Commission No. ROCE-0636 - Timis County

The cemetery is located at Periam, 1963, judet Timis, Transylvania, Romania. Alternate names are Perjamos (Hungarian) and Perjamosch (German.) 4603 2052, 277.8 miles WNW of Bucharest and 22 km from Sannicolaul Mare. Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 143, was 68 in 1900, and 25 in 1930. The unlandmarked Orthodox and Neolog cemetery was established in second half of 19th century
Buried there is Cohan: Kalman ben Izrael. Last known burial was probably 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 with permission. A masonry wall surrounds the site with a gate that locks. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 21 x 14 m. 20-100 stones are visible. 1-20 stones are in original location. 20-100 stones are not 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 a seasonal problem preventing access. Water drainage is good all year.

No special sections. The oldest known gravestone dates from 1874. The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, and concrete flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed. Some have 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 and local cemetery. 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 regular caretaker paid by the Jewish community of Timsoara. No structures. Vegetation is a moderate threat.

Claudia Ursutiu, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj Napoca, Romania, tel. 0040-64-151073 visited and completed survey in 23 September 2000 using the following documentation:

Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Lupsa Ioan in Periam. [January 2003]


PERJAMOS: see PERIAM
PERJAMOSCH: see PERJAMOS
PETELE: see PETELEA

PETELEA: US Commission No. ROCE-0410 - Mures County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located in Petelea, no. 346, judet Mures, 4644 2443, 172.3 miles NNW of Bucharest and.5 km. from Reghin. Alternate name: PETELE (Romanian).Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 12 Jewish inhabitants and from 1930 census was 12. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Reghin and on June 4, 1944, they were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was 20th century.

The isolated rural/agricultural flat land has no sign or marker. Reached via private road,
access is open with permission. A fence with a non-locking gate surrounds the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 10 m x 15 m. 1-20 stones are visible, all 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 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 and marble common gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves. The national Jewish community owns the property used for orchard. Adjacent properties are residential. 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. Weather erosion is a moderate threat.

Raiciu Ioana, B-dul 21 Decembrie no. 13-15, ap.6, Cluj Napoca, tel: 190 849 and Popa Cosmina, Tatra Str., no. 4, ap.11, Cluj Napoca, tel: 128 764 visited the site and completed the survey on August 7, 2000 using the following documentation:

Raiciu Ioana & Popa Cosmina interviewed Oprea Simion, Petelea. [January 2003]


PETERITEA: US Commission No. ROCE-0360   Map
Alternate Hungarian name: Petoet. Located in Maramures County at 47°25' 23°44', 30.0 km SSE of Baia Mare and approximately 10 km from Tirgu Lapus. The site is visible from the main road through the village to Vima Mica on the right just after the War memorial in the center of the village.           The cemetery in Peteritea (Petoret) is in a kitchen garden about 1m. below the main road (on the right hand side) through the village towards Vima Mica. The caretaker reported that about two years ago a large truck fell over the margin of the road into the cemetery, knocking down several stones. The possibility of another similar accident (the road shoulder widens at this point and is a favored parking spot for trucks) is the main threat to the site. Otherwise, Mrs. Florean clears vegetation from the site every year, and there appears to be little danger that further stones will be taken.
         The cemetery location is rural (agricultural), on flat land, and isolated with no sign or marker. Reached by turning directly off a public road, access is open to all.Hedges, tress, and bushes surround the cemetery. No fence or gate. Present cemetery size is 169 square meters (Baia Mare List), approximately 10x30m. Sixteen limestone and sandstone flat-shaped, smoothed and Hebrew-inscribed gravestones are in cemetery, regardless of condition or position with 14 in original location, and 4 broken or toppled. Six stones leaning. Stones probably were removed and incorporated in roads or structures. Vegetation and water drainage are not a problem. The site is owned by a private individual and is used for an orchard and house yard. Properties adjacent to the cemetery are agricultural and residential, located in a village residential setting, e.g. very near to houses with adjacent gardens, orchards and pastures. The site is visited rarely by local residents. The cemetery is known to have been vandalized occasionally in the last ten years and between 1945 and ten years ago. Care: seasonal clearing vegetation by local non-Jewish resident unpaid caretaker. Uncontrolled access and weather erosion are slight threats.
          John DeMetrick and Christina Crowder, (formerly of Cluj, they have no further information) , completed this survey in 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 Flore Florean, Peteritea nr. 93, Com. Vima Mica, Jud. Maramures. She is 69 years old.

PETIN: US Commission No. ROCE-0566 - Satu Mare County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located in Petin, 3939, com. Paulesti, judet Satu Mare, 4746 2258, 274.7 miles NNW of Bucharest and 10 km from Satu Mare. Alternate name: Pettyen (Hungarian). Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 30, by 1900 census was 24, and in 1930 was 8. 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 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 56 x 12 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.

The oldest known gravestone dates from end of the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble, 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 and orchard. Adjacent properties are agricultural. 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.

. 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 Szabo Bela, Petin [January 2003]


PETTYEN: see PETIN
PETOET: see PETERITEA

PETROSANI: US Commission No. ROCE-0303
Hunedoara judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

PIATRA NEAMT I: (Neamt judet) US Commission No. ROCE-0438
The cemetery is located str. Orhei 1, Piatra Neamt, Neamt judet, Moldavia region at 46°58' 26°22', 6. 55 km from Bacău. Present town population is over 100,000 with 0-100 Jews.

The 1774 Census registered 14 Jewish inhabitants and that from 1852 registered 634 Jewish inhabitants. The 1930 Census registered 7406 Jewish inhabitants. Prominent residents include Iechiel Michel ben Iosef (18th century), Salom ben Zeev (17th century scholar rabbi, Iosef ben Daniel, biblical scholar and cabalist; and Iosef Kaufman (1860-1934), historian. This Jewish cemetery was established in the 17th century. Noteworthy individuals buried in the cemetery include Iechiel Michel ben Iosef (died 1776), Salom ben Zeev (died 1784), Haim ben Menachem (died 1806), Iosef ben Daniel (died 1841)-scholar rabbi. The last known Jewish burial in cemetery was in 19th century. Bicaz (Bacău judet) also used this unlandmarked Conservative cemetery.

The isolated urban hillside has no sign or marker. Reached by crossing other public property (through the yard of the town's hospital), access is entirely closed. A continuous masonry wall and a gate that locks surround.

The pre- and post-WWII size is 75 m X 60 m. 20 to 100 gravestones are visible. 1 to 20 are toppled or broken. 20 to 100 are not in original location. 25% - 50% are broken or toppled. Vegetation overgrowth and water drainage are seasonal problems, preventing access. Tombstones date from the 19th century. The limestone, sandstone, and other material tombstones are rough stones or boulders, flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, and flat stones with carved relief decoration. Some have portraits on the stones. Inscriptions are in Hebrew.

The national Jewish community owns the property now is used for Jewish cemetery purposes only. Adjacent properties are residential, agricultural, and a hospital. The boundaries are smaller due to a housing development. Rarely, private visitors (Jewish or non-Jewish) stop. Local residents visit the site occasionally. No maintenance. No care by unpaid caretaker. No structures. Security, weather erosion, pollution, vegetation, and vandalism are moderate threats. Adjacent car parking is a serious threat.

Lucian Nastasa, Clinicilor str., no. 19, Cluj, Romania, tel. 064/190107. Email: nastasalucian@hotmail.com completed the survey on July 15, 2000 using the following documentation:

He visited July 15, 2000 and interviewed Andronic Vasile, str. Cîrlomanu 17, Piatra Neamt, Neamt judet; phone 233150. [June 2002]
PIATRA NEAMT II: US Commission No. ROCE-0439   Map
The cemetery is located at str. Petru Movila no. 73, Piatra Neamt, Neamt judet, Moldavia region at 46°58' 26°22'. 655 km from Bacău. See Piatra Neamt I for town details.

The 1774 Census registered 14 Jewish inhabitants and that from 1852 registered 634 Jewish inhabitants. The 1930 Census registered 7406 Jewish inhabitants. This Jewish cemetery was established in the 19th century. The last known Jewish burial in cemetery was in Jan. 2000. The Conservative cemetery . Bicaz (Neamt judet); Roznov (Neamt judet); and Girov (Neamt judet) also used this landmarked cemetery, 1.5 km from the congregation that used it.

The isolated urban flat land has no sign, but has Jewish symbols on gate or wall. Reached by turning directly off a public road, access is open with permission. A continuous masonry wall and a gate that locks surround the site. The pre- and post-WWII size is 420-m X 250 m. 500 - 5,000 gravestones 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.

The cemetery has special sections for unmarried men, Cohanim, and children. The gravestones date from 1892 through the 20th century. Marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, and other material rough stones or boulders, flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, and flat stones with carved relief decoration, double tombstones, sculpted tombstones, and multistone monuments. Inscriptions are in Hebrew, Yiddish, German, and Romanian. A monument to Jewish soldiers exists.

The national Jewish community owns the property now is used for Jewish cemetery purposes only. Adjacent properties are agricultural and residential. Compared to 1939, the cemetery boundaries enclose the same area. Frequently, private visitors (Jewish or non-Jewish) and local residents stop. Care of the never vandalized cemetery includes cleaning of stones and fixing of fence and gate by regional/national authorities in 1998 and 2000. The Jewish Congregation of Piatra Neamt pays the regular caretaker. The preburial house has a tahara (table), a catafalque, and wall inscriptions. Security, pollution, and weather erosion are slight threats. Vegetation is a moderate threat.

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 15, 2000 and interviewed Andronic Vasile, str. Cîrlomanu 17, Piatra Neamt, Neamt judet; phone 233150. [June 2002]
PIATRA NEAMT II:   Map
         BOOK: abandoned sites Jewish Heritage Travel: A Guide to East-Central Europe by Ruth Ellen Gruber- New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1992. - 201, 220-221
          Alternate names: Piatra Veauitz/Piatra. Located at 46°55' 26°20' in Neamt County, Moldavia region.
          Cemetery located on western outskirts of the city, large and impressive in good condition and maintained by the city's tiny Jewish community. 10 pictures in book. Source: Saros Laszlo and Vali Dezso. Tanu ez a kohalom ; (This Cairn is Witness Today). ISBN 963 7476 172.Bruce Kahn bkahn@servtech.com
          There are two different cemeteries. I did not visit the old cemetery in an entirely location of town than the newer cemetery--near the hospital. According to Ruth Gruber, the older cemetery contains stones dating back a few hundred years. Source: Rick Bercuvitz: bercuvit@management.mcgill.ca [?1998?]
          The new cemetery is located on the western outskirts of town, on the road leading to Bicaz. The Jewish community is in possession of an incomplete burial register dating back to the 1890s. The cemetery is always unlocked. The on-site caretaker is a drunk not particularly skilled at finding graves and cannot read Hebrew. The earliest graves date from the early 1870s. The very large and in very good condition cemetery is overgrown with thistles and brambles by late summer. Some of the approximately 5,000 stones contain photos. The oldest stones (1870s) are located immediately to the left of the main building. Men and women were buried in separate rows. Burials through the 1910s were in sequential rows toward the East. Newer graves are interspersed in available spaces and surround the edges of the older core. Source: Rick Bercuvitz: bercuvit@management.mcgill.ca
          Piatra Neamt (sometimes called just Piatra) had a population of 26,303 in 1948. It was also in Bacău province and located on the Bistrita River, 175 miles north of Bucharest. It was noted for many different types of manufacturing and was a departure point to various historic monasteries. Source: 1962 Columbia-Lippincott Gazetteer [December 2000]

PINCOTA: Arad County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located at Pincota, Cimitirului Street, no. 1, 2911, judet Arad, 4620 2142, 250.4 miles WNW of Bucharest and 21.0 miles ENE of Arad. Alternate names: Pankota ( Hungarian) and Pancota. Present town population is 5,000-25,000 with no Jews.

The Jewish population by 1880 census was 124 and in 1910 was 174. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was around 1938,

The isolated rural/agricultural hillside 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. The cemetery needs restoration. The very beautiful monuments are marked by the passing of the time. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 1 hectare. 100-500 stones are visible. 1-20 stones are 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 damaging stones. Water drainage is good all year. No special sections.

The oldest known gravestone dates from 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, and slate, iron, and "other" sculpted monuments and common gravestones have Hebrew, Romanian, and Hungarian inscriptions. No known mass graves. The national Jewish community owns the property used for orchard. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Occasionally, individual tours and 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 a sculpted column with flowers; and a shield shape monument. Vegetation is a moderate threat.

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

He visited the site August 30, 2000 and interviewed Kiss Jolan. [January 2003]


PINTICU: US Commission No. ROCE-0167 - Bistrita County
The cemetery is located in Pinticu, near the Gypsy cemetery, cod 4427, judet Bistrita, Romania at 4657 2432, 189.5 miles NNW of Bucharest and 42 km. from Bistrita. Alternate names: Olahpintek (Hungarian), Walachisch Pintak (German.) Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 14 ; in 1900 was 21 Jewish inhabitants and from 1930 census was 5. 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 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- and post-WWII size is 5m x 20 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.

No special sections. Tombstones date from the 19th century limestone, marble, granite, and limestone common gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves. The national Jewish community owns the property used for an orchard. Adjacent properties are residential. 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 Street 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 26, 2000 using the following documentation:

They interviewed Strat Liliana, Pinticu [January 2003]


PIR: US Commission No. ROCE-0567 - Satu Mare County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located in Pir, 3839, judet Satu Mare, 4728 2222, 275.6 miles NW of Bucharest and 24 km from Tasnad. Alternate name: Szilagyper (Hungarian). Present town population is under 1,000. with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 207, by 1900 census was 175, and in 1930 was 147. In 1789-1791, one of the famous ritual murder accusations against the Jews from Hungary and Transylvania occurred. Among those accused was Rabbi Moshe Osterreicher from Carei. The Jews were condemned to death but their appeal to the Government brought their discharge. 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. 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 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 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.

Cannot determine if cemetery has/had special sections. The oldest known gravestone dates from 1884. The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, limestone. Concrete, and local stone flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed and double tombstones common gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves. The local Jewish community owns the property. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery had no maintenance. No care now. No structures. Security is a serious threat: broken fence, a gate that does not lock and far away from the village. Weather erosion and vegetation are moderate threats.

. 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 Dan Alexa, no. 42, Pir. [January 2003]


PISCARI: US Commission No. ROCE-0568 - Satu Mare County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located at Piscari, 3995, com. Terebesti, judet Satu Mare, 4739 2244, 274.5 miles NW of Bucharest and 27 km from Carei. Alternate name: Piskarkos (Hungarian). Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 17, by 1900 census was 16 and in 1930 was 13. 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, Hasidic cemetery was established at end of the 19th century. Last known burial was inter-war period.

The isolated rural/agricultural flat land 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 27 x 20 m. 1-20 stones are visible, some not 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 a constant problem damaging stones. Water drainage is good all year.

The oldest known gravestone dates from end of the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century limestone 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 never vandalized cemetery had no maintenance. No care now. No structures. Security is a serious threat. (a gate that does not lock and far from village.) Weather erosion is a moderate threat. Vegetation is a very serious threat. (The cemetery is completely covered by vegetation.).

. Claudia Ursutiu, Pietroasa Str. no. 21, 3400 Cluj Napoca, Romania, tel. 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey 24 July 2000 using the following documentation:

They interviewed Vas Gheorghe, Madaras [January 2003].


PISCOLT: US Commission No. ROCE-0569 - Satu Mare County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located at Piscolt, 3830, judet Satu Mare, 4735 2218, 283.7 miles NW of Bucharest and 20 km from Carei. Alternate name: Piskolt (Hungarian). Present town population is 1,000-5,000.
with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 220, by 1900 census was 158, and in 1930 was 121. 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 cemetery was established in second half of the 19th century. Last known burial was inter-war period.

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. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is approximately 50 x 20 m. 20-100 stones are visible, some not in original location. More than 75% of the stones are toppled or broken. Stones removed from the cemetery are probably in local 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 the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, and concrete flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed common gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves. The local Jewish community owns the property used for waste dumping. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop.

The cemetery was vandalized frequently in the last ten years. No maintenance. No care now. No structures. Security is a very severe threat: no fence, no gate and outside of the village. Weather erosion is a serious threat: many of the stones were destroyed by erosion. Vandalism is a very serious threat: many stones stolen by local residents.

. 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 Irimus Maria, no. 199, Piscolt. [January 2003]


PISKARKOS: see PISCARI
PISKOLT: see PISCOLT

PITESTI: (Arges County)

The cemetery is located in Pitesti, Caporal Dogeanu Street no. 1, 0300, judet Arges, Romania. 4451 2452, 110 km from Bucharest and 67.1 miles WNW of Bucharest. Current town population is over 100,000 with 100-1,000 Jews.

The Jewish population by census was 880 in 1889 and 581 in 1930. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in second half of the 19th century. Buried there were Rabbi Haskal Wechsele (d. 1940) and his wife Roza and 4 Cohanim. Last known burial was 2000.

The urban hill, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open with permission. Masonry walls with a gate that locks surround the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 1.5 hectares. 100-500 stones are visible. 100-500 stones 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 1896. The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, and sandstone, slate, and concrete memorial markers have inscriptions in Hebrew, German, and Romanian. 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 iron decoration or lettering, portraits on stones, and metal fences around graves. The cemetery has Holocaust memorial and marked mass graves.

The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are commercial or industrial. Frequently, 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 caretaker paid by the Jewish community of Pitesti. Within the limits of the cemetery is a preburial house with a tahara and catafalque.

Ursutiu Claudia, Pietroasa Street no. 21, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, tel: 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey on 6 July 2001 using the following documentation:

Claudia & Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Raducan Gheorghe in Pitesti. [January 2003]


PLOIESTI:   Map
BOOK: (abandoned sites) Gruber, Ruth Ellen. Jewish Heritage Travel: A Guide to East-Central Europe New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1992. - p 201
REFERENCE: http://www.shtetlinks.jewishgen.org/prahova/prahova.html - October 2000
          Alternate name: Ploesti. Located at 44°57' 26°01' in Prahova county, Wallachia region. Plot plans of cemetery at the Jewish community office from 1880s. Nazis destroyed an earlier cemetery. ("Revisiting Our Romanian Roots" by Rick Bercuvitz in Avotaynu ; Rick Bercuvitz: bercuvit@management.mcgill.ca
PLOIESTI (I): Prahova County
The cemetery is located at Str. Vasile Lupu, no. 23, Ploiesti. 4457 2601, 35.9 miles N of Bucharest and 64 km from Bucuresti. Current town population is over 100,000 with 1,000-10,000 Jews.

The Jewish population by census was 918 in 1899 and 3,708 in 1930. The unlandmarked Orthodox, The cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was 1940. The cemetery is 0.5 km from the congregation that used it. The isolated urban flat land has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all. No wall, fence, or gate.

Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 20 x 20 m. No stones are visible.
Stones removed from the cemetery are in another cemetery (Str. Aprodul Purice no. 74, Ploiesti)
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 centuries "other" material memorial markers are smoothed and inscribed. Some have other portraits on tones. Have Hebrew inscriptions.

The local Jewish community owns the property used for industrial or commercial use. Adjacent properties are commercial or industrial. Compared to 1939, the cemetery boundaries enclose a smaller area. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The cemetery was vandalized during WWII. No maintenance. No care now. Within the cemetery boundaries is a house. No threats.

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

Lucian Nastasă interviewed Iuftaru Carol. Phone: 044/111932. on May 6, 2001. [January 2003]
PLOIESTI (II): Prahova County

See PLOIESTI I for town information.
The cemetery is located at Str. Aprod Purice 74, Ploiesti

The cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was Livezeanu Nicolae (July 6, 2000.) The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery is 1 km from the congregation that used it.

The isolated urban flat land has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open with permission. A masonry wall and a gate that locks surround the site. Approximate pre-and post-WWII size is 800 m x 350 m. More than 5,000 stones are visible. More than 5,000 are in original location. 1-20 stones are not 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 a seasonal problem preventing access. No special sections.

The oldest known gravestone dates from 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, and slate memorial markers have inscriptions in Hebrew, Yiddish, German, Hungarian, and Romanian. Some have traces of painting on their surfaces, iron decorations or letting, bronze decorations or lettering, and other metallic elements and portraits on stones, sculpted monuments, and multi-stone monuments. Some tombstones have metallic elements, portraits on stones, and metal fences around graves. The cemetery has Holocaust memorial, and memorials to pogrom victims and Jewish soldiers.

The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are residential. Frequently, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop at the never vandalized cemetery. No maintenance. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. Within the limits of the cemetery is a preburial house. The preburial house has a tahara, catafalque, and an ohel. No threats.

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

Lucian Nastasă interviewed Iuftaru Carol. Phone: 044/111932 on May 6, 2001. [January 2003]


PISCOLT: US Commission No. ROCE-0289
Harghita judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

PLOPIS: US Commission No. ROCE-0361   Map
Alternate former name in Hungarian: Nyarfas. Located in Maramures County at 47°35' 23°46', approximately 16.6 kilometers SE of Baia Mare. From the turn-off from the main road, the path to the cemetery site leads to the right near a shrine opposite the first houses in the village. The track leads up to the crest of a hill (about 200-250m), and the stones are visible a further 100m toward the edge of the bluff overlooking the main road between Cavnic and Copalnic Manastur. This cemetery in Plopis (Nyarfas) sits in a rough triangle of unplowed land between three adjacent fields and was not known to the community in Baia Mare at the time of the survey. The five stones are in no apparent danger other than weather erosion or possible theft of the stones for building construction. It is not known if the cemetery was larger at one time.
         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. The isolated rural (agricultural) hill has no sign or marker. The cemetery is reached by turning off a public road and entering private property. Access to the cemetery is open to all with no wall, fence, or gate. Present cemetery size is probably 2x10-m. Five limestone flat-shaped, smoothed and Hebrew-inscribed gravestones are in the cemetery in original location. Vegetation and water drainage are not a problem. The present owner is unknown. The site is used only for Jewish cemetery purposes, unused space between fields. Properties adjacent to the cemetery are agricultural. The site is never visited. No maintenance. Vegetation is cleared. Uncontrolled access, weather erosion, and vegetation are slight threats.
          John DeMetrick and Christina Crowder, (formerly of Cluj, they have no further information) , completed this survey in April 2000 using a list of cemeteries known by the Jewish Community in Baia Mare. They visited the site on 8 April 2000 and interviewed village resident who lives near the cemetery site.

POCLUSA de BARCAU: US Commission No. ROCE-0103 - Bihor County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located in Poclusa de Barcãu, 3786, com. Chislaz, judet Bihor, Romania at 4716 2212, 271.0 miles NW of Bucharest and 18 km. from Marghita. Alternate names: Poklostelek (Hungarian.) Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 33, by 1900 census was 27, 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 end of 19th century. Last known burial was inter-war period. Probably, the Jews of Misca used the cemetery 5 km from the congregation that used it.

The isolated rural/agricultural site by water has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all via a non-locking gate. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 20 x 70 m. 1-20 stones are in original location, 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 19th century. The 19th and 20th century limestone and sandstone flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed common gravestones have Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. 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. Maintenance has been cleaning stones and clearing vegetation by local non-Jewish residents. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures. Weather erosion is a moderate threat.

Ursutiu Claudia, Pietroasa Street no. 21, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, tel: 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey on 1 July 2000 using the following documentation:

No interviews. [January 2003]


PODUL ILOAIEI: US Commission No. ROCE-0314
Iasi judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]
(Note: Also see Iasi for death train victims) Town population is 1000-5000 with no current Jewish population. The cemetery is not land-marked. There is a caretaker in a manner of speaking. 1810 is the date of the earliest known Jewish community in town. The inactive Orthodox cemetery located on a rural isolated hillside without a sign. Access is open to all. A broken fence and a non-locking gate surround the cemetery. Tombstones date from the 19th and 20th centuries. 100-500 gravestones are in original locations with 25%-50% of the surviving stones toppled or broken. The limestone tombstones and memorial markers flat stones with carved relief decoration have Hebrew, Yiddish, and Romanian inscriptions. The cemetery, owned by the municipality, contains special a memorial monument to Holocaust victims. The property is now used for Jewish cemetery purposes only. Adjacent properties are agricultural. The cemetery is visited rarely private visitors. The cemetery was vandalized occasionally in the last ten years. No care or maintenance or structures. Vandalism is a slight threat; security is a moderate threat. Weather erosion and pollution are very serious threats. The vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is seasonal problem preventing access and a constant problem, damaging stones. Nathan and Lucille Abramowitz, One MacArthur Blvd, Apt 1215, Westmont, NJ 08108, lucynat@aol.com completed this survey on 17 August 1997. They visited the site on 23 and 24 July 1997.
PODU ILOAIEI: (Iasi judet) US Commission No. ROCE-0314
The cemetery is located at str. Petru Rares no. 10, Podu Iloaiei, Moldavia region at 47°19' 27°25', 5 km from Iasi. Present town population is 5,000-25,000 with no Jews.

The 1831 Census registered 284 Jewish inhabitants. The 1899 Census registered.1962 Jewish inhabitants The Census from 1910 registered 1895 Jewish inhabitants. The 1930 Census registered 1601 Jewish inhabitants. The Jewish community was founded in 1818. The Great Synagogue was inaugurated in 1876. In 1892, there were six synagogues in Podu Iloaiei. The first Jewish school was founded in 1902. A new school building was dedicated in 1914. In 1941, the Jews were deported to Oltenia (South of Romania). Prominent residents include Rabbis: Moshe sin Leizer 1831-1845; Ghedalia Aharon; Uri Landman; Elie Rosenthal; Burah Svart. Itic Kara (Svartz), writer, historian, translator (born 1906); Eliezer Frenkel, writer (born 1920); Solomon Podoleanu, writer; Iulian Schwartz (1910-1977), writer; and Simcha Schwartz (1890-1974), writer. This Jewish cemetery was established in the 19th century. The last known Jewish burial in cemetery was in 1960. Letcani (Iasi judet) also used this unlandmarked Conservative cemetery, 0.5 km from the congregation that used it.

The isolated urban hillside has no sign or marker. Reached by turning directly off a public road, access is open with permission. A continuous masonry wall and a gate that locks surround the site. The pre- and post-WWII size is 400-m X 150 m. 500 - 5,000 gravestones are visible in the cemetery. 1 to 20 are not in original location. More than 75% are toppled or broken. Vegetation overgrowth and water drainage in the cemetery are not problems. The cemetery has special sections for unmarried men, Cohanim, and children. The oldest gravestone dates from 1829. Tombstones date from the 19th through 20th century. Marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, and other materials are rough stones or boulders, flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones, and flat stones with carved relief decoration. Some have portraits on the stones and metal fences around graves. Inscriptions are in Hebrew, Yiddish, German, and Romanian. The cemetery has a monument to pogrom victims. The cemetery contains a marked mass grave. The national Jewish community owns the property now is used for Jewish cemetery purposes only. Adjacent properties are agricultural and residential. Compared to 1939, the cemetery boundaries enclose the same area. Frequently, organized Jewish group tours or pilgrimage groups, organized individual tours, and private visitors (Jewish or non-Jewish) visit.

No maintenance. The regular unpaid caretaker has the use of the agricultural land. No structures. Security, weather erosion, pollution, vegetation, and vandalism are slight threats.

Lucian Nastasa, Clinicilor str., no. 19, Cluj, Romania, tel. 064/190107. Email: nastasalucian@hotmail.com completed the survey on July 23, 2000 using the following documentation:

He visited July 21, 2000 and interviewed Sofia Eleonora, str. Stejar 7, Podu Iloaiei, Iasi judet. [June 2002]

PODU TURCULUI: US Commission No. ROCE-0063 - (judet Bacau)
The cemetery is located at Str. Sorana Topa no. 193, Podu Turcului, judet Bacau, 4612 2723, 137.0 miles NNE of Bucharest and 30 km. from Adjud (93 km. from Bacau). Present town population is 5,000-25,000 with no Jews.

The Jewish population by 1838 census was 55 Jewish families, from 1899 census was 92 Jews, and in 1930 was 413. Noteworthy Jewish residents of the community were Goren Goldstein. The cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial in 1952. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery is 400 m from the congregation that used it.

The isolated urban 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 120 X 60 m. 20-100 stones are visible. 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 19th century. The 20th century marble, limestone, and sandstone gravestones 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. The Jewish Community of Bacau owns the property used for an orchard. Adjacent properties are in village residential setting with houses, gardens, orchards, and pastures. Rarely, local residents stop. The never vandalized cemetery has no maintenance. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures.

Lucian Nastasă, Clinicilor Street, 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 Burlui Ionel, Str. Sorana Topa nr.191, Podu Turcului, judet Bacau. Phone: 289092 on 24 September 2000. [January 2003]


POIANAN BLENCHII: US Commission No. ROCE-0482
Salaj judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

POIENI: US Commission No. ROCE-0253   Map
Cluj judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]
Alternate name: Kissebes. Also see town of Cluj at 46°55' 22°54' in Cluj County.

POKLOSTELEK: see POCLUSA DE BARCAU
POMETE/POMETEA: see Tirgu Neamt

POMI: US Commission No. ROCE-0570 - Satu Mare County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located at Pomi, 3947, judet Satu Mare, Romania at 4742 2319, 262.0 miles NNW of Bucharest and 35 km from Satu Mare. Alternate name: Remetemezo (Hungarian.) Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 59, by 1900 census was 107, and in 1930 was 78. 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. 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 to all. No wall, fence, or gate. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 52 x 34 m. 1-20 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 a constant problem damaging stones. Water drainage is good all year.

The oldest known gravestone dates from second half of the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, sandstone, and local stone memorial markers are 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 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] No maintenance. No care now. No structures. Security is a very severe threat: (No fence, no gate and far from village.) Vegetation is a very serious threat. The cemetery is completely 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 conducted no interviews. [January 2003]


PORUMBACU de JOS: US Commission No. ROCE-0608 - Sibiu County

The cemetery is located at Porumbacu de Jos, near the village, cod 2412, judet Sibiu, Transylvania, Romania. Alternate names are Also-Porumbak (Hungarian) and Unterbornbach (German.) 4545 2427, 121.4 miles NW of Bucharest and 30 km from Sibiu. Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The Jewish population by census was seven in 1850, 26 in 1880, nineteen in 1910, and three in 1930. The Jews from Sibiu County were put into forced labor detachments. They were deported all over the country, especially in Moldova, between 1942-1944.

The 19th and 20th century unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery rural/agricultural
isolated flat land 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 50 m x 25 m. 1-20 stones are visible. 1-20 stones are and 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 19th and 20th century limestone and sandstone memorial markers are flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed common gravestones. Have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves. The national Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Pre- and post-WWII size is the same. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery has no maintenance or care. No structures. Weather erosion is a moderate threat.

Oprea Ioana, B-dul 21 Decembrie, no. 13-15, ap.6, Cluj Napoca, tel: 190
849 and Popa Cosmina, Tatra Street, no. 4, ap.11, Cluj Napoca, tel: 128 764 visited and completed the survey on December 12, 2000 using the following documentation:

No interviews. [January 2003]


PORUMBESTI: US Commission No. ROCE-0608   Map
Satu Mare judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]
Alternate Hungarian name: Kokenyesd. In Satu Mare County at 47° 59' 22°59', about 146 km. NNW of Cluj. 11.      The isolated rural (agricultural), flat land, with no sign/marker is reached by turning directly off public road and crossing a small "moat." A broken fence surrounds the cemetery. About twelve stones are visible with less than 25% broken or toppled. Vegetation is seasonal, preventing access. Tombstones are flat shaped stones. Site now used for Jewish cemetery but fencing materials are stolen. Adjacent properties are commercial/industrial. Diane Goldman, 4977 Battery Lane, Bethesda MD 20814 ( dgoldman@erols.com ) visited the site on 8 August 1998. She completed the survey on 1 March 1999.

POTAU: US Commission No. ROCE-0572 - Satu Mare County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located in Potau, 3984, com. Mediesu Aurit, judet Satu Mare at 4745 2307, 269.9 miles NNW of Bucharest. The alternate name is Patohaza (Hungarian.) Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 74, by 1900 census was 72, and in 1930 was 22. 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 inter-war period.

The isolated rural/agricultural flat land 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 20 x 32 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.

The oldest known gravestone dates from second half of the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, limestone, and sandstone 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 only. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop at 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 in 2000 using the following documentation:

Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Cadar Ioan, Potau. [January 2003]


PRIBILIESTI: US Commission No. ROCE-0362
Maramures judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

PRIBILIEŞTI: Reference Number: RO/MM/72
Located in Jud. Maramureş at 4734 2322, 252.9 miles NNW of Bucharest, Upon entering the village from the direction of Baia Mare, the cemetery is reached by turning left down a dirt road adjacent to an Orthodox cemetery, and opposite from the town bar. Follow the dirt road approximately 2km, and cross the railroad tracks. The road continues for another 100m, and dead-ends in front of a gate to a cattle yard/watering station. The cemetery is approximately 200m to the left, passed the sheep herders dwelling and slightly above the well in the middle of the yard. Mr. Todor is a shepherd who lives adjacent to the site. The nearest neighbor is this shepherd and his family. Peter Todor (62) has spent most of his life in the small shack near the cemetery and claims to have tried hard to keep people from stealing the stones over the years. Obviously, his efforts have not been all that successful. This site is unique in comparison to others in the region, because of the nature of the stone material, their pronounced thickness, and the presence of an earthen mound. The site definitely deserves some professional attention. It was not known to the Jewish community in Baia Mare at the time of our visit; and the caretakers stated that no one ever visited.
    The isolated cemetery with no sign or marker, reached by a public road and crossing private property, is located at the edge of the town limits, just below the hills where the cattle and sheep are looked after by several families. The site is open to all. The cemetery is a roughly 30 by 12 meters rectangle with rounded corners. An earth mound approximately one meter high and one meter wide surrounds the site on all sides. Almost all the stones in the cemetery appear to be quite old. They are made of thick durable local stone and probably almost all of them predate WWI. Unfortunately, many of the stones have disappeared. We found six remaining stones in original location and nine stumps where stones once stood: 5 standing straight up and 1 broken. The vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a constant problem disturbing graves and stones. Water drainage is a constant problem. The Hebrew-inscribed granite and limestone flat-shaped, smoothed and inscribed, with carved relief decoration and or traces of painting on their surfaces. No known mass graves. The owner is unknown. The cemetery property is now used for sheep and cattle grazing. Adjacent property is agricultural. Theft of stones is the primary problem encountered between 1945 and the present. No maintenance or structures. Security (uncontrolled access), vegetation, weather erosion, and vandalism are moderate threats.
    John DeMetrick and Christina Crowder, formerly of Cluj-Napoca, visited the site on 26 June 2002 and completed this survey on 30 June 2000 using a list of cemeteries known by Jewish Community in Baia Mare. They have no further information. Other documentation exists. They interviewed Peter Todor, neighbor to the cemetery site. Further inquiries about the site could be addressed to the Jewish community in Baia Mare or the Federation of Romanian Jewish Communities in Bucuresti. [April 2002]

PRILOG: US Commission No. ROCE-0573 - Satu Mare County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located in Prilog, 3916, com. Orasu Nou, judet Satu Mare, Romania at 4751 2319,

270.9 miles NNW of Bucharest and 14 km. from Negresti Oas. The alternate name is Rozapallag (Hungarian.) Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.