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


THE CEMETERIES "S"

SABAOANI (Neamt judet): see ROMAN

SACALASENI I: US Commission No. ROCE-0365
Also see COLTAU. Alternate Hungarian name: Szakallasfalva. Located in Maramures County at 47°35' 23°34', 9.3 km S of Baia Mare. Heading south on the road from Baia Mare, drive through the center of town past the Orthodox church on the left hand side of the road. There is a small dirt road on right hand side of the road about .5 beyond the Orthodox Church and near the end of the village. Mrs. Ioana Budai, the caretaker, lives at the beginning of this dirt road. The Jewish cemetery is about 150 meters down on the right-hand side.      The cemetery at Sacalaseni (Szakalasfalva) is protected by a gate that is kept locked at all times and is well protected by a concrete post and chain link fence that was constructed by the Jewish Community in 1990. Mrs. Budai, who is elderly, pays workers to periodically clear away brush and cut the grass. She receives no money for this activity but pays for it out of her own pocket. Despite the fact that Mrs. Budai lives fairly close to the site, no less than two years ago, unknown persons stole a large portion of the chain link fence. This portion of the fence was subsequently replaced. The cemetery location is rural (agricultural), on flat land, and isolated with no sign or marker and is open with permission. The 200-sq. meter cemetery has a fence and a locking gate and probably is the same size as before 1939. Nine limestone or sandstone flat shaped, smoothed and Hebrew-inscribed gravestones are in cemetery, regardless of condition or position with 8 standing, 1 half-stone standing. Vegetation and water drainage are not a problem. The owner is unknown. Adjacent properties are agricultural. The site is visited rarely by local residents. Theft of stones is the primary problem encountered between 1945 and the present. Care: Seasonal clearing of vegetation, repair of fence as necessary by local non-Jewish residents. Weather erosion and vegetation slight threats. Vandalism is a serious 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 14 April 2000 and interviewed Ioana Budai, Casa # 201, comuna Sacalaseni, Judetul Maramures. No phone.
SACALASENI II: US Commission No. ROCE-0365
     See SACALASENI I for town information. Immediately upon entering the town, from the direction of Baia Mare, the cemetery can be seen in the distance approximately half a kilometer off the right hand side of the road. There is a small wagon road leading into the fields in the direction of the cemetery. It is not advisable to drive along the wagon road during or immediately following rainy weather! Despite the fact that the Jewish community in Baia Mare constructed a fence around the Sacalaseni II (Szakallasfalva) site in 1992 it is a seriously threatened site. Mrs. Ioana Budai is listed as the caretaker for both cemeteries in Sacalaseni, but when interviewed at the Sacalaseni I cemetery, she said that she was not authorized to care for the second cemetery. In any case, she is an elderly woman who lives on the opposite side of the village from this site. Although she is able to effectively care for the first site, it is doubtful that she could adequately supervise this one. Furthermore, the site is in need of intensive restoration, which Mrs. Budai would have great difficulty carrying out without substantial funds and assistance from the Jewish Community.
     Thus, this cemetery has not had a caretaker for a considerable period of time; and the excessive growth of vegetation makes it virtually impossible to move around within the site. It is located on a flat land, surrounded by large tracts of open fields. Several families planting potatoes in an adjacent field pointed out that a large portion of the fence running along the back side of the cemetery was stolen just two weeks earlier (around the end of March 2000). Only the excessive growth of flora now hinders open access to the remaining stones. Half of the stones at the site have already toppled over and are covered by vegetation, and half of those remaining are already leaning to a considerable degree.      The cemetery is rural/agricultural, on flat land, and isolated with no sign or marker. Access to the 600-sq. m. cemetery is open to all because part of the fence is missing and anyway the gate is not locked. No caretaker. Thirteen limestone or sandstone, flat-shaped, smoothed and Hebrew-inscribed gravestones are in cemetery, regardless of condition or position with 6 up and leaning, 6 down, one half-stone standing up. Removed stones are incorporated in roads or structures. Vegetation is a constant problem preventing access, disturbing and damaging stones and graves. Water drainage is good. Present owner of cemetery is unknown. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Size is probably the same as before 1939. Rarely, local residents visit the site. Maintenance was installation of fence in 1992 by Jewish groups within the country, but aside from that, no other apparent maintenance. No care. Vegetation overgrowth, theft of stones and fencing, uncontrolled access, vandalism, and weather erosion are the primary problem encountered between 1945 and the present.
     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 14 April 2000 and interviewed local residents.

SACASENI: US Commission No. ROCE-0576 - Satu Mare County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located in Sacaseni, near the house of Szikolyai Stefan, no. 502, 3851, judet Satu Mare, 4729 2241, 266.9 miles NW of Bucharest,. 8 km from Tasnad. Alternate name: Erszakacs (Hungarian). Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews..

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 65, by 1900 census was 64, and in 1930 was 37. 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 1935

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 40 x 15 m. 1-20 stones are visible, some not in original location. 25%-50% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a seasonal problem preventing access. Water drainage is good all year.

The oldest known gravestone dates from end of the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century limestone and concrete flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed common gravestones have Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. No known mass graves. The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been clearing vegetation. Current care is occasional clearing or cleaning by individuals. No structures. Security is a serious threat (no fence, no gate.) 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 27 July 2000 using the following documentation:

Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Szikolyai Stefan,, Sacaseni. [January 2003]


SACUENI: US Commission No. ROCE-0106 - Bihor County, Transylvania

Cemetery is located in Sacueni, 3750, Irinyi Janos Str., judet Bihor, Romania 4721 2206, 278.3 miles NW of Bucharest and 42 km. from Oradea. Alternate name: Szekelyhid (Hungarian.) Present town population is 5,000-25,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 305, y 1900 census was 409, ad in 1930 was 547. 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. Noteworthy Jewish residents of the community was Rosner Jehuda Szegal (1879-1944), Orthodox rabbi. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in middle of the 19th century with last known burial in 1959.

The isolated rural/agricultural flat land 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 44 x 56 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.

No special sections. The oldest known gravestone dates from second half of 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble, limestone, and sandstone, and concrete and local stone flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated, double tombstones, and sculpted monuments have Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. The cemetery has Holocaust memorial.

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 re-erection of stones, cleaning stones, and clearing vegetation by Jewish individuals within the country in 1996. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures. Vegetation is a moderate threat. Incompatible nearby development 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 2 July 2000 using the following documentation:

Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Ratiu Gheorghe (Petofi Sandor Street no. 99, tel. 0040-59-352867) Sacuieni on 2 July 2000. [January 2003]


SAGASS: see RATESTI
SAGNA - com. (Neamt judet): see ROMAN
SAJTENY: see SEITIN
SÃLAJ: (county) see Cluj Napoca above

SALARD: US Commission No. ROCE-0107 - Bihor County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located in Salard, 3735, judet Bihor, Romania at 4713 2203, 22 km from Oradea. Alternate name: Szalard (Hungarian.) Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 79, by 1900 census was 127, and in 1930 was 137. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the Oradea ghetto and on May 23, 25, 28-30, and June 1-5, 27 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in second half of 19th century. Last known burial was inter-war period.

The rural/agricultural flat land, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or marker.
Reached 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 104 x 10 m. 20-100 stones are visible. 20-100 stones are in original location. 1-20 stones are not in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a seasonal problem preventing access and disturbing graves. Water drainage is good all year.

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


SALISCA: US Commission No. ROCE-0484
Salaj judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

SALONTA I: US Commission No. ROCE-0108 - Bihor County, Transylvania

The Neolog cemetery is located in Salonta at Drumul Sarcadului Street no. 20, 3650, judet Bihor, Romania at 4648 2139, 269.9 miles NW of Bucharest and 40 km from Oradea. Alternate name: Nagyszalonta (Hungarian). Present town population is 5,000-25,000 with six Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 298; by 1900 census was 683, and in 1930 was 740. In 1867, the Jewish elementary school began. In 1886, the synagogue was built and demolished in Ceausescu's rule. In May 1944, approximately 400 Jews from Salonta were gathered in the Oradea ghetto and on May 23, 25, 28-30, and June 1-5, 27 were deported to Auschwitz. Noteworthy Jewish residents of the community were Rabbi Nebel Abraham Izsak (1887-1967), rabbi of the community between 1925-1944. The cemetery was established in second half of the 19th century. Noteworthy individuals buried in the unlandmarked Neolog cemetery: Cohanim: Markovits Simion Stefan (Shimon Ben Avraham Hacohen), Markovits Andor (Avraham Ben Baruch Hacohen 1885-1984), and Theilhaber Karoly (Chaim Ben Reuben Natan Hacohen). Last known burial was 1996.

The urban flat land, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or marker. Reached via private property, access is open with permission. A masonry wall and fence with a gate that locks surround the site. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 20000 m2. 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 a seasonal problem preventing access. Water drainage is good all year.

The cemetery has special sections for Cohanim. The oldest known gravestone dates from second half of the19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, slate, iron, concrete, wood, and local stone flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated, double tombstones, and sculpted monuments and multi-stone monuments have metallic elements other than bronze or iron. Have Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. The cemetery has Holocaust memorial. The cemetery contains marked 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.

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

Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Semes Iuliu and Elena, 07. 07 2000, Salonta [January 2003]
SALONTA II: US Commission No. ROCE-0109

See SALTONA I for town information.
The Orthodox cemetery is located in Salonta at Drumul Sarcadului Street no. 20, 3650, judet Bihor,

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 298, by 1900 census was 683 and in 1930 was 740.
In may 1944 approximately 400 Jews from Salonta were gathered in the Oradea ghetto and on May 23, 25, 28-30, and June 1-5, 27 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in second half of the 19th century. Last known burial was first half of the 20th century.

The isolated urban flat land 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 9 x 6 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 a constant problem damaging and/or disturbing 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 and limestone flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed common gravestones have Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. No known mass graves.

The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery has no maintenance. No care now. No structures. Security is a serious threat: no fence, no gate and outside the town near to the main road.) Vegetation is a serious threat. The cemetery is almost covered by vegetation.

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

Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Semes Iuliu, Salonta. [January 2003]


SALSIG: US Commission No. ROCE-0367
Maramures judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

SĂLSIG: Reference Number: RO/MM/54 Located at 4732 2318, 252.7 miles NNW of Bucharest in Maramureş judet, Szélszeg is the alternate Hungarian name.     Kiss Vasile, who took care of the cemetery for as long as Miorita can remember, was unpaid. They harvest the prunes that grow on the fruit trees in the cemetery. Also, they keep the grass that is cut several times a year. Aside from the Jewish community in Baia Mare, who visit the site on an annual basis, the Muresans said no one has ever visited the cemetery.
    The isolated rural (agricultural) on flat land has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all via a fence with a gate that does not lock. A concrete post and chain link fence that was constructed in 1992 protects the cemetery in Sălsig. At the time of our visit, the area in front of the gate, which is situated on lower ground, was covered with a large puddle of water that made entering the cemetery a challenge involving skillful leaps and moments of precarious balance. The caretakers told us that they have requested, unsuccessfully, on numerous occasions, that the town construct a drainage pipe in that region. The cemetery is in the form of a large "L" composed of two rectangular sections. The first section of the cemetery is approximately 88 meters long and six meters wide, but only the last 16 meters contains markers. The second section is a rectangle approximately 10 meters long and 28 meters wide. Possibly, these two areas represent separate sections of the cemetery. The 630 square meter size (Baia Mare list) was confirmed by on-site measurement. 28 gravestones are in the cemetery, regardless of condition or position: 10 standing straight up, 17 leaning, and 1 broken. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage at the cemetery is good all year and is not a problem, except for a large puddle outside of the entrance gate formed by a depression joining the drainage ditch that was full of water even in late June. The Hebrew-inscribed marble, limestone, and sandstone flat-shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief decorated tombstones have traces of painting on their surfaces. No known mass graves. The property is used only for orchard and some sheep grazing. Properties adjacent to the cemetery are agricultural and residential, in a village residential setting, e.g. very near to houses with adjacent gardens, orchards and pastures). Compared to 1939, the cemetery boundaries enclose a smaller area, a housing development. It looks very much like a "chunk" has been cut out of the cemetery to accommodate a kitchen garden for a neighbor. This would have to be confirmed with the local Jewish community. No one ever visits. Seasonal clearing of vegetation (twice a year minimum) by regular unpaid caretaker. No structures. Weather erosion is only a slight threat.
    John DeMetrick and Christina Crowder, formerly of Cluj-Napoca, visited the site on 23 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 Simion and Miorita Muresan. 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]

SAMBATA: see SIMBATA
SAMBATA I: US Commission No. ROCE-0110
SAMBATA II: US Commission No. ROCE-0111
Bihor judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

SAMSUD: US Commission No. ROCE-0485
Salaj judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

SANCEL: US Commission No. ROCE-0011
Alba judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

SANCEL: see SINCEL
SANCRAI: see Sincraiu and town of Cluj. Sãlaj County at 47°06' 23°19'

SANDRA: US Commission No. ROCE-0577 - Satu Mare County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located at Sandra, 3967, com. Beltiug, judet Satu Mare, 4734 2255, 264.7 miles NW of Bucharest and 30 km from Satu Mare. Alternate name: Sandorfalu (Hungarian). Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 15, by 1900 census was 36, and in 1930 was 12. 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 hillside, 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 36 x 13 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.

The oldest known gravestone dates from end of the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century concrete memorial markers 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 property is local cemetery. 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.

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

No interviews. [January 2003]


SANDORFALU: see SANDRA
SANGEORGIU de PADURE I: US Commission No. ROCE-0415
SANGEORGIU DE PADURE I: see ARMENIS
SANGEORGIU de PADURE II: US Commission No. ROCE-0416
Mures judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

SANGEORZ BAI: US Commission No. ROCE-0173 - Bistrita County

The cemetery is located in Sangeorz Bai, near the Somes River and at the end of the village, on the road to Rodna, cod 4529, judet Bistrita, 4722 2441, 213.7 miles NNW of Bucharest and 30 km. from Nasaud. Alternate names: Olahszentgyorgy (Hungarian), Rumanisch St. Georgen (German), SINGEORZ-BAI, CORMAIA, SINGIORZ-BAI. Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The 1857 Jewish population by census was 10 Jewish inhabitants, in 1880 was 50, and in 1900 was 148. and from 1930 census was 97. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Bistrita and in June 2-6, 1944 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was 20th century.

The isolated suburban flat land has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all. No wall, fence, or gate. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 50 m X 35 m. 20-100 stones are visible. 1-20 stones are not in original location. 25%-50% of the stones are toppled or broken. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a constant problem disturbing stones. Water drainage is good all year.

No special sections. The 19th and 20th century granite flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief decorated gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves. The national Jewish community owns the property used for orchard. Adjacent properties are a village setting with houses, gardens, orchards, and pastures. 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. ( there is no gate ) Weather erosion is a moderate threat. Vegetation is a serious threat. The vegetation is growing all over the cemetery.

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 27, 2000 using the following documentation:

They interviewed Buia Maxim, Sangeorz Bai. [January 2003]


SANIOB: US Commission No. ROCE-0112
Bihor judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

SANISLAU: US Commission No. ROCE-0578 - Satu Mare County, Transylvania

The cemetery is located in Sanislau, 3827, judet Satu Mare, 4738 2220, 285.3 miles NW of Bucharest and 16 km from Carei. Alternate name: Szaniszlo (Hungarian); Stanislau (German). Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 128, by 1900 census was 240 and in 1930 was 183. 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 rural/agricultural hill, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open with permission. A masonry wall with a gate that locks surrounds the site. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 54 x 36 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. No special sections.

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, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated, and double tombstones common gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves.

The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are agricultural and local cemetery. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been clearing vegetation by Jewish individuals within the country in 1998. Current care is occasional clearing or cleaning by individuals. 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 26 July 2000 using the following documentation:

Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Szilagyi Maria, Sanislau. [January 2003]


SANMARGHITA: see SINMARGHITA

SANMIHAIU de CAMPIE: US Commission No. ROCE-0174 - Bistrita County
The cemetery is located at Sanmihaiu de Campie, near the village, code 4457, judet Bistrita, 4654 2420, 190.4 miles NNW of Bucharest and 49 km. from Bistrita. Alternative names: Michelsdorf (German), Mezoszentmihaly (Hungarian), SINMIHAIU DE CIMPIE and FRUNZI (Romanian.) Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.

The 1857 Jewish population by census was six; in 1880 was eight; in 1900 was 23; and in 1930 was 72. 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 in 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 was 10 m x 10 m. 1-20 stones are visible. 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 granite, 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 at the never vandalized cemetery. Maintenance has been re-erection of stones, patching broken stones, cleaning stones, and clearing vegetation. Current care is occasional clearing or cleaning by unpaid individuals.

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 25, 2000 using the following documentation:

They interviewed Bungardean Dumitru, Sanmihaiu de Campie [January 2003]


SANNICOLAUL MARE: US Commission No. ROCE-0638
Timis judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

SANPETRU ALMAS: see Sinpetru Almasului and town of Cluj. Cluj County, at: 46°50' 22°59'

SANPETRU ALMASULUI: US Commission No. ROCE-0486
Salaj judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

SANPETRU-DE-CAMPIE: see SINPETRU DE CIMPIE
SANPETRU-GERMAN: see SINPETRU GERMAN
SANPETRU MARE: see SINPETRU MARE
SANPETRU MARE: US Commission No. ROCE-0639
Timis judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

SANTANA: US Commission No. ROCE-0043 - Arad County, Transylvania
The unlocked cemetery is located on Somesului Street, the place named Boros, Santana, code 2977, Arad county. Situated near a huge garbage hole, in the older times kind of a swamp, the cemetery seems to be a silent green oasis. Alternate/former name is Szentanna (Hungarian. ) 21 degrees 27'; l: 47 degrees 36' Distance from larger towns or centers 28 km. Town population is 5,000-25,000 with no Jews.

The 1800 Jewish population by census was 111 and was 49 in 1910. Cemetery dates from beginning of the 19th century. Last known burial was around 1950. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery is from the congregation that used it. The isolated rural (agricultural) flat land is reached by turning directly off a public road. Access is open to all via a continuous fence and a gate that does not lock.

Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 32 m X 84 m. 20 to 100 are visible. Less than 25% are tumbled or broken. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage at the cemetery is a constant problem. No special sections. The oldest known gravestone dates from 19th century.

The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, and limestone flat shaped stones, finely smoothed and inscribed stones have Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. Some have metal fences around graves. No known mass graves. The national Jewish community owns the property now used for a Jewish cemetery only. Properties adjacent to cemetery is a huge garbage dump. Rarely, Jewish or non-Jewish private visitors stop at the never-vandalized cemetery. The cemetery has not been vandalized in the last ten years. Maintenance was clearing of vegetation. Current care is a regular unpaid caretaker. No structures. Security. Vandalism, and pollution are moderate threats. (Uncontrolled access due to 10 m of stolen fencing.

Asst. Prof. Alexandru Pecican, Almasului Street, Bl. R1, apt. 14, Cluj-Napoca, 3400 visited the site and completed the survey on September 14, 2000 using the following documentation:

He interviewed Ilinca Ioan, Santana on August 27, 2000. [January 2003]


SANTAU: US Commission No. ROCE-0579 - Satu Mare County, Transylvania

The cemetery is located at Santau, 3842, judet Satu Mare, 4731 2231, 273.6 miles NW of Bucharest and 8 km from Tasnad. Alternate name: Tasnadszanto (Hungarian). Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 139, by 1900 census was 123 and in 1930 was 61. 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 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- and post-WWII size is 50 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 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 marble, granite, 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 and 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 cleaning stones and clearing vegetation. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures. Security is a serious threat. (no fence, no gate) Weather erosion is a moderate threat.

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

Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Morvaly Jozsef, Santau. [January 2003]


SARATA: US Commission No. ROCE-0175
Bistrita judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

SARAVALE: US Commission No. ROCE-0640 - Timis County

Cemetery is in Saravale, 1991, com. Sanpetru Mare, judet Timis, Transylvania, Romania. Alternate names are Szarafalva (Hungarian) and Saravele (Romanian.) 4604 2044, 284.1 miles WNW of Bucharest and 9 km from Sannicolau Mare. Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 53; 42 in 1900, and seven in 1930. The unlandmarked Orthodox and Neolog cemetery was established in second half of the 19th century. Last known burial was inter-war period.

The rural/agricultural flat land, part of a municipal cemetery ((Catholic cemetery) 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 30 x 10 m. 1-20 stones are visible. 1-20 stones are and 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 constant problem preventing access. Water drainage is good all year.

No special sections. The oldest known gravestone dates from second half of the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble and sandstone flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed common gravestones. 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 agricultural. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The cemetery was vandalized occasionally in the last ten years. No maintenance. No care now. No structures. Security is a very serious threat due to no fence or gate and distance from the village.

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 conducted no interviews. [January 2003]


SÂRBI: see SIRBI
SARINASEL: see Sarmasel and town of Cluj. Mures County at:46°45' 24°11'

SARMASAG: see ILISUA
SARMASAG: US Commission No. ROCE-0487 - Salaj County
The cemetery is located at Sarmasag, code 4794, judet Salaj, 4721 2250, 255.3 miles NW of Bucharest and 35 km from Zalau. Alternate name: Sarmasag (Hungarian) Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The 1850 Jewish population by census was 0, in 1857 was 2, in 1880 was 21, in 1900 was 55, in 1910 was 32, and in 1930 was 48. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Cehei, then in Simleul Silvaniei and were deported to Auschwitz on May 31, June 6 and 8. 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 property, access is open with permission. A fence with a gate that locks surrounds the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 750 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.

The oldest known gravestone dates from 19th century. The 19th and 20th century granite 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 residential. Occasionally, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been re-erection of stones and 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 Oprea, Bd. 21 Decembrie, 13-15, 064/190849, Cluj-Napoca, 3400 visited the site and completed the survey on September 29, 2000 using the following documentation:

The interviewed Kis Istvan, Sarmasag. [January 2003]


SAMSUD: Salaj County
The cemetery is located in Samsud, near the village, code 4769, judet Salaj, 4721 2257, 251.9 miles NW of Bucharest and 30 km from Zalau. Alternate name: Szilagysamson (Hungarian.) Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The 1850 Jewish population by census was 18, in 1857 was 24, in 1880 was 32, in 1900 was 61, in 1910 was 56, and in 1930 was 30. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Cehei, then in Simleul Silvaniei and were deported to Auschwitz on May 31, June 6 and 8. 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 to all. A fence with a non-locking gate surrounds the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 15 x 25 m. 1-20 stones are visible, some not in original location. 25%-50% of the stones are toppled or broken. 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
Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop at the never vandalized cemetery. No maintenance. No care now. No structures. Vegetation is a serious threat, disturbing the gravestones.

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

No interviews. [January 2003]


SANIOB: Bihor County, Transylvania
The cemetery is Saniob, 3743, com Ciuhoi, judet Bihor, Romania at [?]L: 47º13'98" 22º07'06", 37 km from Oradea. Alternate names: Szentjobb (Hungarian). Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 52, by 1900 census was 79, and in 1930 was 41. 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, part of a municipal cemetery, has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all. A fence with a non-locking gate surrounds the site. Pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 16 x 24 m. 20-100 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. The oldest known gravestone dates from 1866. The 19th and 20th century marble, limestone, and concrete flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated common gravestones have Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. Site has memorial to Jewish soldiers. The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only.
Adjacent property is local cemetery. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop at the never vandalized cemetery. Maintenance has been clearing vegetation by local non-Jewish residents. Current care is occasional clearing or cleaning by individuals. No structures.

Ursutiu Claudia, Pietroasa Street no. 21, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, tel: 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey on 3 July 2000 using the following documentation:

No interviews. [January 2003]


SARMASEL: US Commission No. ROCE-0417
Mures judet at 46°45' 24°11'. US Commission information pending [March 2001]
Alternate name: Sarinasel. Also see town of Cluj.

SARKOZ, SARKOZ UJLAK: (Hungarian) see LIVADA
SARVAR: see SIRIOARA

SASAR: US Commission No. ROCE-0368
Maramures judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

SĂSĂR: Reference Number: RO/MM/64
Located at 4739 2330. 254.6 miles NNW of Bucharest in Maramureş judet, Zazăr is the alternate Hungarian name. Leaving Baia Mare in a westerly direction, take the right hand turn toward the village of Săsăr at the indication. Take the first right and follow the blacktop road, staying straight, not making any turns and continuing along the same road as it turns to concrete. Just before the roundabout where the bus makes its turn there is a road leading off to the left. Follow this road towards the fields. The cemetery is located straight ahead in the middle of the fields. An easier approach would be to find the home of the caretaker, Mrs. Maria Săsaran (66) , Str. Principala no. 197. Despite the large area of the cemetery in Săsăr, very little remains of it. There are three stones in the cemetery, two of which are toppled and one that is upright but completely illegible. There are 12 earth mounds that identify locations of burials that no longer have stones. The caretaker, Mrs. Sasaran Maria, told us that she took great care not to disturb the mounds over the years, even though it makes cutting the grass more time consuming. Despite the presence of more burials than stones, the Sasaran family does not recall there ever having been more stones. More than half of the area is occupied by rows of corn and grape vines (not in the area with either stones or grave mounds). In addition there was an odd structure of unknown nature consisting of several boards and a torn tarp located next to a tree in the cemetery. The concrete post and chain link fence was constructed in 1990. Had it not been so rainy and dangerously electric we might have had time to investigate the two toppled stones more closely to see if they had any legible inscriptions on their surfaces facing the ground.
    The isolated rural, agricultural flat land with no sign or marker is separate, but near other cemeteries, namely a small Pentecostal cemetery located just outside the gate of the Jewish cemetery. Reached by a public road and crossing private property, access is open to all via a fence with a gate that does not lock.
    Present size of cemetery is 1,208 square meters (Baia Mare list), on-site estimate - 30m x 66m. Three gravestones are in cemetery, regardless of condition or position: 1 standing straight up and 2 toppled. In addition, 5 stumps were visible where stones once stood. There were 12 clear grave mounds. The caretaker said that there are 36 burials on the site and that there were no more stones, even when she was a child. Vegetation and water drainage are not problems. The Hebrew-inscribed granite and limestone flat-shaped and smoothed and inscribed tombstones have traces of painting on their surfaces. No known mass graves. The property is now an orchard with crop in area without graves. Compared to 1939, the cemetery boundaries enclose the same area (probable). The cemetery never is visited. Care is seasonal clearing of vegetation by local non-Jewish unpaid regular caretaker. No structures. Security (uncontrolled access) and weather erosion are slight threats.
    John DeMetrick and Christina Crowder, formerly of Cluj-Napoca, visited the site on 25 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 caretaker Mrs. Maria Sasaran. 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]


SATMAR: see SATU MARE

SATMAREL: US Commission No. ROCE-0580 - Satu Mare County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located at Satmarel, 3999, town Satu Mare, judet Satu Mare, 4744 2248, 277.2 miles NNW of Bucharest and 3 km from Satu Mare. Alternate name: Szatmarzsadany (Hungarian). Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 19, by 1900 census was 31 and in 1930 was 20. 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 via private property, access is open to all. No wall, fence, or gate. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 17 x 16 m. 1-20 stones are visible, not in original location. More than 75% of the stones are toppled or broken. Stones removed from the cemetery probably in the farms. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year.

The oldest known gravestone dates from end of the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century 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 occasional clearing or cleaning by individuals. No structures. Security is a serious threat. (broken fence, a gate that does not lock). 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 24 July 2000 using the following documentation:

They interviewed Mare Vasile, Satmarel. [January 2003]


SATHMAR: see Satu Mare

SATU MARE I: US Commission No. ROCE-0581 - Satu Mare County, Transylvania

The cemetery is located in Satu Mare, 9 Mai Street no. 1, 3900, judet Satu Mare, 4748 2253, 278.8 miles NNW of Bucharest and 67 km from Baia Mare. Alternate names: Szatmarnemeti (Hungarian), Szatmar, Satmar. Current town population is over 100,000 with 100-1,000 Jews.

The first Jewish inhabitant was registered in 1696. The Jewish population by census was 1720-1721 was 17, that from 1736 was 13, that from 1787 was 4, that in 1880 was 2,855, that in 1900 census was,5287, and in 1930 was 10,693. The Orthodox Jewish community was founded after the Revolution of 8obelisksn, 1898. In the interwar period there were 26 synagogues and prayer-houses and a Hebrew printing house. 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, 18857 Jews were deported to Auschwitz Noteworthy Jewish residents of the community were Orthodox rabbis: Benjamin Zeev Mandelbaum 1848-1897; Yehuda Grunwald 1898-1920; Eliezer David Grunwald 1921-1928; Yoel Teitelbaum 1934-1944. The Status-quo ante community's rabbi was Sandor Jordan between 1903-1932.

The cemetery was established in beginning of the 20th century. Noteworthy individuals buried in the cemetery: 4 Cohanim. The still active cemetery (1997) is not landmarked. The urban flat land, separate but near other cemeteries, has Jewish symbols on wall or gate mark the cemetery. Reached by a public road, access is open with permission. A masonry wall with a gate that locks surrounds the site. Approximate pre-WWII size was 7162 square m. Approximate post-WWII size is 7162 square m. 100-500 stones are visible. 20-100 stones are not in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year. No special sections.

The oldest known gravestone dates from beginning of the 20th century. The 20th century marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, concrete, and local stone flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated, double tombstones, and sculpted monuments have Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. Some have other metallic elements., portraits on stones, and metal fences around graves. No known mass graves. The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are residential. Frequently, organized Jewish group or pilgrimage tours and local residents visit.

The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been re-erection of stones, patching broken stones, cleaning stones, and clearing vegetation by local non-Jewish residents and Jewish residents of the country in 1998. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. Within the limits of the cemetery is an empty preburial house.

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

They interviewed Bojan Ecaterina and Stein Berger, Satu Mare [January 2003]

SATU MARE II:
     REFERENCE: See: abandoned sites Gruber, Ruth Ellen. Jewish Heritage Travel: A Guide to East-Central Europe New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1992. - 201, 224-225
     Alternate names are Batu Mare/Marefalva/Satmar/Sathmar/Satul Mare/Stammer (Hung.)/Szatmar/Szatmar Nemeti/Szatmarnemeti/. Located at 47°48' 22°53' in Satu Mare County, Maramures region, about 126 km. NW of Cluj.
     Before the Holocaust, Satu Mare was one of the largest Jewish centers in Hungary. Today, about 60 members, mostly elderly, make the congregation but there are active synagogues, Jewish schools, circumcision, etc. There are two big cemeteries - the Orthodox and the "Status Quo Cemetery", still function. Both cemeteries are in satisfactory condition. The Orthodox cemetery has a fence and the gate is locked. Mrs. Schwartzkopf, who lives very close to the cemetery, keeps the keys. Entrance costs some money. It is difficult to move inside the cemetery because of the vegetation. Source: David Holits, 6/16 HaMifras St., Ashdod 77414, Israel; e-mail: Davidhol@zahav.net.il
     Present Jewish population about 70.      Jewish community using cemetery is Orthodox and Neolog. The urban flat land with no sign is reached by turning directly off public road and crossing apparently private property. A continuous masonry wall and a partial masonry wall surround the cemetery with both a locking gate and no gate. An approximate number gravestone is at least 100-500. Vegetation overgrowth is seasonal but constantly damaging quite a few places. Tombstones are finely smoothed/inscribed stones with Hebrew, Yiddish and/or Hungarian inscription. Cemetery memorializes Holocaust victims. No used for Jewish cemetery purposes only. Adjacent properties are residential. Diane Goldman, 4977 Battery Lane, Bethesda MD 20814 (e-mail: dgoldman@erols.com ) visited the site on 9 August 1998 and completed the survey on 1 March 1999.

UPDATE: US Commission No. ROCE-0582

The Orthodox cemetery is located in Satu Mare, 9 Mai Street no. 2, 3900, judet Satu Mare, Romania.

The cemetery was established in beginning of the 19th century. Noteworthy individuals buried in the unlandmarked Orthodox, Hasidic cemetery: large number of Cohanim and four Rabbis ( among them: Grunwald family and wife of Rabbi Teitelbaum).

The urban flat land, separate but near other cemeteries, has inscriptions on the preburial house. Reached by a public road, access is open with permission. A masonry wall with a gate that locks surrounds the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 19873 square m. 500-5000 stones are visible. 100-500 stones are not in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Gravestones removed from the cemetery are in private hands. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year. The cemetery has special sections.

The cemetery has special sections for men, rabbis, and Cohanim. Gravestones date from the 17th century or the oldest known gravestone dates from first half of the 19th century. The marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, concrete local stone flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated, double tombstones, and sculpted monuments have Hebrew, Hungarian, and Romanian inscriptions. Some have metallic elements other than bronze or iron. The cemetery has Holocaust memorial. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a constant problem preventing access.

The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are residential. Frequently, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The cemetery was vandalized occasionally in the last ten years. Maintenance has been re-erection of stones, patching broken stones, cleaning stones, and clearing vegetation by local non-Jewish residents and Jewish residents of the country in 1999. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. Within the limits of the cemetery is a preburial house and more than one ohel. The preburial house has a tahara.

. 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 Scwartzkopf Elizabeta and Stein Berger (Chairman of the Jewish Community), Satu Mare [January 2003]


SATU MIC: US Commission No. ROCE-0583 - Satu Mare County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located at Satu Mic, 3856, com. Craidorolt, judet Satu Mare, 4735 2242, 271.8 miles NW of Bucharest and 16 km from Tasnad. Alternate name: Erkisfalu (Hungarian). Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 17, by 1900 census was 27, and in 1930 was 7. 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 1925

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- and post-WWII size is 70 x 40 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 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 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 agricultural. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been clearing vegetation. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures. Security is a very severe threat: (no fence, no gate and very far away from the village) Weather erosion is a moderate.

. 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 Piscaran Florin, no. 116, 24. 07. 2000, Satu Mic [January 2003]


SATU NOU: US Commission No. ROCE-0044 - Arad County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located at Satu Nou, western side of the village, neighboring the Roman Catholic cemetery, 2994, judet Arad, 64 km from Arad. Alternate name: Simonyifalva (Hungarian). Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.

The 1900 Jewish population by census was 12 and by 1910 census was 18. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was 1948

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. The cemetery is lost under savage vegetation and is difficult to visit because of that vegetation. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 20 m X 14 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 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 "other" material memorial markers are smoothed and inscribed. common gravestones with Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. No known mass graves.

The national Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are agricultural and cemetery. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The cemetery was not vandalized in the last ten years. No maintenance. No care now. No structures. Security is a serious threat. Vegetation and vandalism are serious threats.

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 Szentes Gusztav, Satu Nou. [January 2003]


SAVENI: US Commission No. ROCE-0196
Botosani judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

SAVENII: (judet Botosani)
The cemetery is located at Str. Stefan Luchian no. 32, Saveni, judet Vrancea? or Botosani, Romania at 4757 2652, 245.6 miles N of Bucharest and 38 km from Botosani in Botosani County, Moldavia, Romania. Present town population is 25,000-100,000 with no Jews.

The Jewish population by census was 934 in 1899 and was 1,764 in 1930. On 1July 1940, the Romanian army massacred many Jews. Between June and July 1944, many Jewish families were deported to Oltenia. The cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was Marcus Moisa in 1993. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery is 2 km 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 masonry wall and fence with a gate that locks surround the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 200 x 400 m. 500-5000 stones are visible. 500-5,000 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 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, and slate memorial markers have Hebrew and Romanian inscriptions. Some have traces of painting on their surfaces, iron decorations or letting, bronze decorations or lettering, and other metallic elements and portraits on stones, sculpted monuments, and multi-stone monuments. Some have iron decoration or lettering, carved relief-decoration, double tombstones, and sculpted monuments. The site has memorial to Jewish soldiers.

The local Jewish community owns the property used for an orchard. Adjacent properties are in village residential setting with houses, gardens, orchards, and pastures. Occasionally,
private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors and local residents stop at the never vandalized cemetery. Maintenance has been re-erection of stones, patching broken stones, clearing vegetation, and fixing gate.
by local non-Jewish residents and Jews abroad. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures. 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 19 January 2001.

Lucian Nastasă interviewed Baltoi Dumitru, Str. Stefan Luchian no. 40, Saveni, judet Botosani on 11 January 2001. [January 2003]


SCHAMAGOSCH: see CIUMESTI
SCHART: see SIRIOARA
SCHASSBURG: see SIGHISOARA
SCHERLING: see MAGURELE
SCHORSTEIN: see Sorostin

SEBES: US Commission No. ROCE-0012 - Alba, Transylvania
The cemetery is located at Str. Cinepisti no. 44, Sebes, judet Alba, 4558 2334, 162.5 miles NW of Bucharest and 60 km from Sibiu. Alternate names: Szaszsebes (Hungarian); Muhlbach(German)
Present town population is 25,000-100,000 with no Jews.

The 1869-1870 Jewish population by census was 33, in 1880 was 65 and in 1930 was 117. The cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was 1960. The unlandmarked Orthodox and Neolog cemetery is 3 km from the congregation that used it.

The suburban 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 25 X 40 m. 20-100 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 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, granite, limestone, and sandstone gravestones have Hebrew, German, Romanian, and Hungarian inscriptions. Some have traces of painting on their surfaces, portraits on stones, iron decorations or letting, bronze decorations or lettering, and other metallic elements. The national Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Pre- and post-WWII size is the same. Occasionally, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop at the never vandalized cemetery. 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 visited the site and completed the survey on 25 October 2000 using the following documentation:

On 24 October 2000, Lucian Nastasă interviewed Moga Gheorghe, Str. Cinepisti no. 44, Sebes, judet Alba. [January 2003]


SEBIS: US Commission No. ROCE-0045 - Arad County, Transylvania
Nearby the railway and the rail station, the cemetery neighboring the rail station in the old Catholic cemetery is covered by trees and bushes impossible to cross. No real access to the area. Alternate/former name is Borossebes (Hungarian). 81 km from Arad at 4 611 2119, possibly 47º35' 22º 07'. Current town population is 1,000-5000 with no Jews.

16. Date of the earliest known Jewish community in town
The Jewish population by 1880 census was 72 and by 1910 census was 124. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery dates from beginning of the 19th century. "There is an old story about some noteworthy Jews being buried there. Years ago a delegation of rabbis came from Israel to look for their traces, but no one can anymore remember them." Last known burial was around 1950.

The urban flat land, part of the Catholic cemetery, is reached by turning directly off a public road. Access is open to all with no fence or gate. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 50 m X 15 m. No stones are visible. Vegetation overgrowth and water drainage in the cemetery are constant problems. The national Jewish community owns the cemetery property now used for Jewish cemetery only. Properties adjacent to cemetery are residential and other. Compared to 1939, the cemetery boundaries enclose the cemetery boundaries enclose the same area. Rarely, private visitors visit the cemetery. No care. No maintenance. No structures.

Uncontrolled access, vegetation overgrowth, or theft is very serious threat. Weather erosion and pollution are moderate threats. Overdeveloped vegetation damaging the stones. Vandalism is a very serious threat. "Stolen stones [sic] and breaking stones [sic[ for an easier transportation. "

Asst. Prof. Alexandru Pecican, Almasului Street, Bl. R1, apt. 14, Cluj-Napoca, 3400 visited the site and completed the survey on September 14, 2000 using the following documentation:

August 27, 2000, he interviewed Puticiu Romulus, Parcul Libertatii Street, no. 5, Sebis, phone: +40-57-42.01.45. [January 2003]


SECUIENI (Bacău judet): see ADJUD (Focsani judet)
SEGESVAR: see SIGHISOARA

SEICA MARE: US Commission No. ROCE-0609 - Sibiu County
The cemetery location is Seica Mare, near the Greek Orthodox cemetery, cod 2463, judet Sibiu, Transylvania, Romania. The alternate names are Nagy Selyk (Hungarian) and Marktschelken (German.) 4601 2409, 144.7 miles NW of Bucharest and 6.25 km from Medias. Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The Jewish population by census was twelve in 1850, 34 in 1880, forty in 1910 and eleven in 1930. The Jews from Sibiu County were taken by force and introduced into forced work detachments. They were deported all over the country, and especially in Moldova, between 1942-1944.

The unlandmarked Orthodox 19th and 20th century hillside cemetery, between woods and fields, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or marker. Reached via other public property, access is entirely closed. A fence with a gate that locks surrounds the site.

Approximate pre- and post-WWII size was 40 m x 20 m. 20-100 stones are visible. 20-100 stones are in original location. 1-20 stones are not in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year. No special sections.

The oldest known gravestone dates from 19th century. The 19th and 20th century granite and sandstone flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed gravestones have inscriptions in Hebrew. No known mass graves. The national Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. 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 the site and completed the survey on December 11, 2000 using the following documentation:

No interviews. [January 2003]


SEINE: US Commission No. ROCE-0369
Maramures judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

SEINI: Reference Number: RO/MM/81
Alternate/former Hungarian name: Szinérvăralja. Located at 4745 2317, 265.7 miles NNW of Bucharest in Maramureş judet. The cemetery is located next to the caretaker's home at No. 9 Strada General Georgescu. From the center of Seini on the road from Baia Mare, turn right toward Orasu Nou. There is another turn-off to the right at the next bend, and the road splits again shortly after the second turn-off. Take the left branch here and follow it around another large curve to the left. The cemetery will be visible shortly on the left. The cemetery is very large. Many people in the city will know where it is located and be able to provide directions.     The cemetery in Seini is very large compared to the rest of the village cemeteries in Maramureş. It contains two sections divided by age and contains a number of distinctive features. The first is a large gatehouse with an ornate iron gate with a plaque in Hebrew inside. Inside the gate, a central pathway separates two large sections of "modern" graves containing approximately 200-250 stones. There appears to be a section for Cohanim along the front fence (to the right of the gate by the road) and graves for women and children appear to be "clumped" together in scattered sections within the whole area. This modern section also contains a large memorial to Jewish soldiers, although the caretaker was unable to tell us in which war they had fought. In addition, several Holocaust memorials were erected after the war by surviving family members. The site contains many obelisks and other fine marble and granite stones. Many of the stones contain inscriptions in both Hebrew/Yiddish and Romanian or Hungarian.
    Behind this "front" section is an open space with several fruit trees. To the left, and obscured by brush and undergrowth, we discovered what was clearly a much older section of the cemetery. The stones here are massive — often 1foot thick, ornately decorated, and densely inscribed. With the assistance of the caretaker, we were able to clear and photograph three particularly be