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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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UCEA de JOS: US Commission No. ROCE-0206 - Brasov County
The cemetery is located at Ucea de Jos, Principala Street no. 265, cod 2345, judet Brasov, Romania. Alternate names are Also-Ucsa (Hungarian) and Unterutscha (German.) 4547 2440, 116.5 miles NW of Bucharest and 25 km from Fagaras. Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The Jewish population by census was five in 1857, thirteen in 1910, and one in 1930. The 19th and 20th century unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery on an isolated rural/agricultural hillside 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 40 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 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 limestone and sandstone flat shaped common gravestones have inscriptions in Hebrew. No known mass graves. The national Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are "other." Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery Maintenance has been re-erection of stones and clearing vegetation. Current care is an unpaid regular caretaker. No structures.

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 15, 2000 using the following documentation:

No interviews. [January 2003]


UGOCSALOMLOS: see COMLAUSA
UGRA: see OGRA

UILEACU de BEIUS: US Commission No. ROCE-0124 - Bihor County, Transylvania

NOTE: This town may be UILEACU DE CRIS at 4705 2213, 261.6 miles NW of Bucharest and 14 km from Beius. The cemetery is located at Uileacu de Beius, 3632, judet Bihor, Romania. Alternate name: Belenyesujlak (Hungarian). Present town population is under 1,000. with no Jews.

In 1828-1829 one single Jewish family was registered. The 1880 Jewish population by census was 9, in 1900 census was 16, and in 1930 was 6. 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 c cemetery was established at end of the 19th century with last known burial in first half of the 20th century.

The rural/agricultural hillside, 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. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 4 x 5 m. 1-20 stones are visible. 1-20 stones are in original location. All gravestones are in original location. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year.

The oldest known gravestone dates from end of the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble smoothed and inscribed common gravestones have inscriptions in Hebrew and Hungarian. No known mass graves. The local Jewish community owns the property used for
Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are agricultural. industrial or commercial use. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitor stop at 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 on 10 July 2000 using the following documentation:

Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Stern Petru, 10. 07. 2000, Oradea [January 2003]


UILEACU DE CRIS: also see UILEACU BE BEIUS
UILEACU de CRIS: US Commission No. ROCE-0125 - Bihor County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located in Uileacu de Cris, com. Tileagd, 3596, judet Bihor, Romania at 4705 2213, 261.6 miles NW of Bucharest and 15 km from Alesd. Alternate name: Pusztaujlak. Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 14, by 1900 census was 18 and in 1930 was 6. 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. Probably, the Jews of Tileagd used the cemetery 2 km from the congregation that used it.

The rural/agricultural hillside, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all via a gate that locks. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 100 x 28 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 1873. The 19th and 20th century marble, limestone, and sandstone, and concrete and local stone flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated, and double tombstones have inscriptions in Hebrew, German, and Hungarian.

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 re-erection of stones, patching broken stones, cleaning stones, and clearing vegetation by local non-Jewish residents in 1985. 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 2 July 2000 using the following documentation:

Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Jacob Istvanne, 02. 07. 2000, Uileacu de Cris. [January 2003]


UJNEMET: see UNIMAT
UJOS: see FINTANELE
ULIES: see ULIESU
ULIES: US Commission No. ROCE-0429
Mures judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

ULIESU: Mures County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located at Ulies, no. 102, cod 4349, judet Mures, 4644 2420, 180.3 miles NNW of Bucharest and 25 km from Targu Mures. Alternate names: Nagy Olyves (Hungarian), Ulies (Romanian.) Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 4 and in 1930 was 5. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Targu Mures; and on May 27, 30 and June 8, 1944 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was 20th century.

The isolated hill and hillside has no sign or marker. Reached via private road, access is open with permission. A fence with a gate that locks surrounds the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 1000 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 marble and granite 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.

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 14 August 2000 using the following documentation:

Cosmina Popa and Ioana Raiciu interviewed Bungardean Maria, Ulies [January 2003]


ULMENI: US Commission No. ROCE-0379
Maramures judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

ULMENI: Reference Number: RO/MM/75   Map
Alternate/former Hungarian name: Sülelmed. Located at 47°28' 23°18', 248.8 miles NNW of Bucharest. According to the map, the fastest route from Baia Mare to Ulmeni is via the town of Mireşu Mare. However, if coming from this direction be prepared to take the hand-winched floating raft across the Someş river, which you might have to share with heavy cattle-filled trucks. For less adventurous souls, a better approach would be via the towns of Ardusat, Farcasa and Salsig. Entering the town from the north, travel to the center of the village until you see the Heroes Monument on the right-hand side. Take the road on the right and cross the railroad tracks. Then, take the first road on the left and bear left at the first intersection. The cemetery is located on the left towards the end of Strada Depozitului.     The cemetery in Ulmeni was on the list of known cemeteries from the Baia Mare Jewish community, which indicated that a concrete post and wire mesh fence was constructed in 1989 and that it did not have a caretaker. The stones in the cemetery are in very good condition and are relatively large compared to many other cemeteries in the region. All but one of the stones were still standing. Most of them appeared to be suffering very little loss of detail due to weathering. Many of the stones, particularly the seven obelisks, were made of marble and, to our surprise, had not disappeared over the years as marble stones typically seem to do in many of the cemeteries that we have visited.
        Strada Depozitului, the street leading to the cemetery, indicated that it was potentially located in an industrial area. Indeed, the cemetery proved to be surrounded by light industrial buildings. On first approach, the cemetery appeared very majestic with the tops of tall obelisks pointing straight towards the sky. As we came closer, we noticed that the wire mesh from the original fence had vanished and that only the concrete posts remained. The real shock came when we stepped out of our vehicle and began approaching the cemetery. Ulmeni is located in a low flat region of the country with large spreads of agriculture. The Jewish cemetery is located in a patch of particularly low-lying ground off to the side of the street and has very poor water drainage. The cemetery was covered with several deep pools of water that made our approach to and movement around the site very difficult. Furthermore, the enormous quantity of refuse that typically decorates industrial landscapes in Romania had found its way into the cemetery and was floating and marooned in the pools of water. Among the refuse were unidentifiable chemical containers and used car batteries. Most of the vegetation around the site was dead, either due to prolonged exposure to excessive quantities of water or the presence of some toxic chemical.
        Essentially, the cemetery in Ulmeni is currently situated in a marshy, toxic trash pit, making its location on Strada Depozitului (Street of the Deposit) ironic in the saddest of ways. We managed to brave the conditions and entered the cemetery, made our counts, took a few photos, and left with a sickened feeling. The cemetery in Ulmeni is badly in need of a dedicated caretaker. It has a potentially striking and particularly beautiful appearance and certainly does not merit the conditions that it currently suffers.
        In the village of Mînău, several kilometers west of Ulmeni, we stopped to inquire about the presence of a Jewish cemetery. None of the locals knew of any such place in the village though one elderly lady recalled that "…when the Jews were taken away from here they were all young, I don't think any of them died here." This same woman recalled two names of Jewish people who had lived in the village: Naci and Lazar. Present size of cemetery is by on-site estimate: 175 sq.m. 17 gravestones are in cemetery, regardless of condition or position: 11 standing straight up, 1 toppled, 5 leaning, and two stumps visible where stones once stood. Stones have been removed from the cemetery. The marble and granite flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, or obelisks, some with traces of painting on their surfaces have Hebrew inscriptions. A cement grave boundary exists. No known mass graves. The cemetery property is now used for waste dumping. Properties adjacent to the cemetery are commercial or industrial in a village residential setting, e.g. very near to houses with adjacent gardens, orchards and pastures). The cemetery is known to have been vandalized frequently in the last ten years. The 1989 installation of stolen wall and gate by the Jewish community in Baie Mare were the only maintenance. No current care. No structures. Very serious threats are uncontrolled access, weather erosion. pollution, vandalism, and incompatible nearby development (existing.)
        John DeMetrick and Christina Crowder, formerly of Cluj-Napoca, visited the site on 26 June 2002 and completed this survey on 29 June 2000 using a list of cemeteries known by Jewish Community in Baia Mare. They have no further information. Other documentation exists. No interviews.

UNGARAI: US Commission No. ROCE-0263
Cluj judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

UNGARISCH NINDORF: see NIMIGEA DE JOS
UNGURENI (Botosani judet): see BOTOSANI
UNGURENI I: US Commission No. ROCE-0380   Map
(NEMES) Located in Maramures County at 47°33' 23°57' approximately 20km from Tirgu Lapus and 30.4 kilometers ESE of Baia Mare. The cemetery is located in the upper part of the village. A dirt road leads to the left off the main village road at light pole #22. The site is reached through the courtyard of the house at the end of this road, and across several fields above the house. Alternate names: Hungarian: Nemesbudaflava. The Jewish Community in Baia Mare was unaware of the cemetery site at the time of the survey.
          There is only one stone on this site in Ungureni (Nemesbudafalva), though locals interviewed stated that the cemetery was much larger at one time. There is no regular caretaker, but 'Avram' from Israel comes every year to care for the stone. This cemetery served the 'upper', or Nemes community of Ungureni, who were free peasants. All but one Jewish family (Sajovics) left Ungureni after the 1918 'revolution' - probably the Bela Kun uprising. Villagers named six children of 'Zsaku' or Isaac Sajovics - Ilie, Zsmir, Marku, Ida, Ferenc, and Eszter. Ilie is said to have returned to the village briefly in 1947. A Jewish woman, maiden name Markovics, is said to have married a local resident (and converted to Christianity). We did not meet this woman, although she is still alive.
          The one remaining stone here is in a precarious position on a steep incline between two fields at different levels. It is likely that villagers could describe the former boundary of the cemetery in greater detail. Jewish population as of the last census before World War II is unknown but villagers stated that 15-18 families had lived in the village prior to 1918. The cemetery location is rural (agricultural), on hillside, and isolated with no sign or marker. The cemetery is reached by turning off a public road and onto private property. Access is open to all. No walls, fence, or gate. Missing stones were probably incorporated into roads or structures. Vegetation and water drainage are not a problem. The one remaining stone is flat-shaped, smoothed and inscribed in Hebrew. The property is owned by a private individual and used for agricultural purposes. The property is visited annually by private Jewish visitors. The cemetery was vandalized between 1945 and ten years ago. Care is cleaning of the stone by Jewish individuals from abroad and occasional cleaning by individuals. Weather erosion is a moderate threat.
          John DeMetrick and Christina Crowder, (formerly of Cluj, they have no further information) , completed this survey on 17 April 2000 using a list of cemeteries known by the Jewish Community in Baia Mare. They visited the site on 7 April 2000 and interviewed Mr. Petru Buda, local retired medical assistant and pharmacist.
UNGURENI II: (IOBAS) US Commission No. ROCE-0381   Map
Located in Jud. Maramures at 47°33' 23°57', approximately 20 km from Tirgu Lapus and 30.4 kilometers ESE of Baia Mare, the cemetery site is approximately 100 m across fields behind the house in photograph. Alternate names of town or village: Hungarian: Nemesbudaflava. Present town population: unknown. One "former" Jew lives in the town.
          There are no gravestones or boundary markers at this site in Ungureni (Nemesbudafalva). But, local residents claim that the site contains Jewish graves, but was abandoned in 1918 when the majority of the Jewish population left the village (probably because of the Bela Kun uprising). Stones from the cemetery were taken over the years and are probably in the foundations of local structures. This cemetery served the lower half of Ungureni, also known as 'Iobas', which was associated with the local Hungarian 'Boyars'. "Iobag" in Romanian, is the word to describe a peasant who is dependent on a feudal landowner. The site is currently part orchard and part plowed field. Though there are no actual markers, villagers claim that they could show the rough boundaries of the site, and photographs were taken during the site visit. The cemetery is reached through the courtyard of a house that occupies the site of one of two synagogues in the village (see photographs of current house). Both synagogues were torn down after 1918; and newer houses stand on both sites. Sajovics and Markovics families known in the village - see summary for Ungureni I.
          Note: Villagers seem both knowledgeable and interested in the Jewish history of the village, and there is one (former) Jewish resident in the village. This would be a good place to do further oral history research. See photographs for picture of house below cemetery site. The cemetery site is approximately 100m across the fields behind the house.
         The Jewish Community in Baia Mare was unaware of the site at the time of the survey. It is not known if the Jewish Community in Bucuresti is aware of this site. Mr. Petru Buda (local retired medical assistant and pharmacist) was interviewed for this survey and has a great deal of knowledge about both sites in Ungureni. The cemetery is unlocked with no caretaker. Cemetery location is rural (agricultural), on a gentle slope, and isolated with no sign or marker. The cemetery is reached by public road and onto private property. Access is open to all with no wall, fence or gate. Present cemetery size is about - 15x40 m. No tombstones. They probably were incorporated into the road. Vegetation and water drainage are not a problem. The owner is a private individual. The site is used as an orchard and plowed field. Properties adjacent to the cemetery are agricultural. The cemetery is never visited. The cemetery was vandalized prior to WWII and between 1945 and ten years ago. The only threat is the loss of its location from local memory.
          John DeMetrick and Christina Crowder, (formerly of Cluj, they have no further information) completed this survey on 17 April 2000 using a list of cemeteries known by the Jewish Community in Baia Mare. They visited the site on 7 April 2000 and interviewed Mr. Petru Buda, local retired medical assistant and pharmacist.

UNIMAT: US Commission No. ROCE-0595 - Satu Mare County, Transylvania

The cemetery is located at Unimat, 3969, com. Acas, judet Satu Mare, 4731 2245, 266.7 miles NW of Bucharest, 40 km from Satu Mare. Alternate name: Ujnemet (Hungarian). Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 34, by 1900 census was 40 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, Hasidic cemetery was established at end of the 19th century. Last known burial was inter-war period.

The isolated rural/agricultural hillside has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all. No wall, fence, or gate. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 30 x 28 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 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 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. 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 Racoltea Gheorghe, Unimat. [January 2003]


UNTERBORNBACH: see PORUMBACU DE JOS
UNTERPASCH: see ARPASU DE JOS
UNTERUTSCHA: see UCEA DE JOS
URI: see URIU
URISOR: US Commission No. ROCE-0264
Cluj judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

URIU: US Commission No. ROCE-0264 - Bistrita County
The cemetery is located at Uriu, near the village, cod 4578, judet Bistrita, 4712 2403, 215.0 miles NNW of Bucharest and 15 km. from Dej. Alternate names are Uri and Felor (Hungarian).Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The 1850 Jewish population by census was 29 and in 1930 was 42. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Dej and on May 28, June 6-8 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial in 1930.

The isolated rural/agricultural hill has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all with no wall, fence, or gate or with a gate that locks. [sic] Approximate pre-and post-WWII size was 1400 m. 1-20 stones are visible, some not in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a seasonal problem preventing access. Water drainage is good all year. No special sections.

Tombstones date from the 19th century. The limestone flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves. The national Jewish community owns the property used for an orchard. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop at the never vandalized cemetery. Maintenance has been re-erecting and cleaning vegetation, clearing vegetation, and fixing gate. 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 20, 2000 using the following documentation:

They interviewed Bot Lazar, Uriu. [January 2003]


URMENIS: see URMENISU
URMENIŞ: Reference Number: RO/MM/52 - US Commission No. ROCE-0382   Map
Alternate/former Hungarian name: Bükkörményes. Located in Jud. Maramureş at 47°31' 23°12', 254.3 miles NNW of Bucharest. The best way to find the cemetery site is to ask in the village for the Orthodox Christian cemetery. From the gate of the Orthodox cemetery, go up the hill and through the cemetery to the far edge of trees and scrub. A faint, overgrown footpath leads farther up the hill from about the left-most edge of the Orthodox cemetery. The Jewish cemetery is said to be above the other cemetery and to the right of this path. Alternatively, at the crossroads in front of the Orthodox cemetery, turn left and go up to the first house. Someone there will be able to guide you to the site.         This is a difficult site as we were not able to actually see the gravestones, although we had independent confirmation from three sources that they were in a specific location. The site is so overgrown with vines, brambles and bushes, that it would only be possible to visit in the autumn, winter or early spring - and, even then, only if equipped with brush clearing tools. The rural (agricultural) hillside site is separate, but near other cemeteries with no sign or marker. Access is open to all with no wall, fence, or gate.
        Vegetation is a seasonal and constant problem preventing access and disturbing and damaging stones and graves. Water drainage is good all year. No known mass graves. The site is used only for Jewish cemetery. Properties adjacent are agricultural. Compared to 1939, the never-visited cemetery boundaries enclose the same area (probable).No care. No structures. Security, erosion, and vegetation are serious threats. 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. Local residents were interviewed.

URMENISU: US Commission No. ROCE-0183 - Bistrita County

The cemetery is located in Urmenisu, Fata Street no. 77, cod 4432, judet Bistrita, Romania at 4646 2422, 15.8 miles west or 28 km. from Reghin at 4646 2442 The alternate names are Mezoormenyes (Hungarian), Armenisch (German)., and Urmenis and Cimp (Romanian.) Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The Jewish population by 1930 census was 25. 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 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 1000 m. 20-100 stones are visible. 1-20 stones are not in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year.

No special sections. The 19th century marble, granite, sandstone, and limestone flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief decorated common gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves. The national Jewish community owns the property used for an orchard. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never-vandalized cemetery maintenance has been clearing vegetation and wall repair. 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 25, 2000 using the following documentation:

They interviewed Gherman Ioan, Urmenisu. [January 2003]


V

VADASZ: see VINATORI

VADU CRISULUI: US Commission No. ROCE-0126 - Bihor County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located in Vadu Crisului, 3580, judet Bihor, Romania at 4659 2231, 246.6 miles NW of Bucharest and 16 km from Alesd. Alternate name: Rev (Hungarian). Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The 1828-1829 Jewish population by census was one Jewish family. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in second half of the 19th century. Last known burial was inter-war period. The isolated hill site 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 16 x 24 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 constant problem damaging stones. Water drainage is good all year.

The oldest known gravestone dates from 1869. The 19th and 20th century marble, limestone, and concrete flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated gravestones have Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. Some have metal fences around graves or stone wall. No known mass graves. The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are residential. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop at the never vandalized cemetery. No maintenance. No care now. No structures. Security is a moderate threat. Vegetation is a very serious threat. (The cemetery is completely covered by vegetation.).

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

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


VAJDA SZENT IVANY: see VOIVODENI

VALCANI: US Commission No. ROCE-0643
Timis judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

VALCAU de JOS: (Salaj county-Transylvania) US Commission No. ROCE-0492
Salaj judet. 4707 2244, 246.2 miles NW of Bucharest. The cemetery is located at the end of the village of Valcau de Jos, code.4781, judet Salaj, Romania at 4707 2244, 246.2 miles NW of Bucharest and 23 km from Simleul Silvaniei. The alternate Hungarian name is Alsovalko. Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The 1850 Jewish population by census was 24, in 1880 was 51, in 1900 was 102, in 1910 was 104 and from 1930 census was 96. 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 in 20th century.

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- and post-WWII size is 25 m. x 30 m. 1-20 stones are visible, some not in original location. Less than 25% 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 granite and sandstone 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. Maintenance has been clearing vegetation. Current care is occasional clearing or cleaning by individuals. No structures. Vegetation is a moderate threat: a lot of grass disturbing graves.

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 28 September 2000 using the following documentation:

No interviews [January 2003]

      UPDATE: The Heritage Foundation for Preservation of Jewish Cemeteries (HFPJC) shortly will commence restoration of Valcau cemetery. In ruin and disrepair for decades, the grounds are overgrown with most gravestones missing and the thin wire fence is in a terrible condition. http://data.jewishgen.org/ViewMate/ALL/viewmateview.asp?key=4066 has a photo of current conditions. The grounds will be cleared, the tombstones erected, and both will be enclosed by a sturdy, concrete fence. Anyone with interest or information in this renovation, contact Toby Mendlowitz at gen@jewishcemeterypreservation.org or hfpjc@thejnet.com. [May 2004]

VALEA CHIORULUI: US Commission No. ROCE-0383   Map
Alternate Hungarian name: Kovargara. Located in Maramures County at 47°26' 23°29', approximately 9 km from Somcuta Mare and 27.0 kilometers SSW of Baia Mare. In the middle of the town is the church, which was built about five or six years ago. About fifty meters up the road, in the direction of Baia Mare, is a smaller wooden church that is much older. From this vantagepoint, the cemetery is located up in the hills on the opposite side of the road. We entered the cemetery by crossing private property while accompanied by a local resident. It did not appear that there was any public path leading up to the cemetery. The best option would be to ask the present owner of the land, Mr. Gheorghe Blaga (also known as Gheorghica Manichi by local residents).           The cemetery in Valea Chioarului (Kovargara) is in a state of utter neglect and in desperate need of a caretaker. The site is located on the side of a very, very steep hill. Due to the prolific growth of trees; spiney, briar like vegetation and other forms of vines, approaching any of the four remaining stones is extremely challenging. Although the site is known to the Jewish Community of Baia Mare, it is not listed as ever having had a fence or a caretaker. Nevertheless, the three remaining stones are legible. It is quite possible that more stones have toppled over and remain hidden beneath the undergrowth. The present owner of the land is Gheorghe Blaga (known as Gheorghica Manichi to local residents).
          Present cemetery size by on-site estimate is 96-sq. m. (8 by 12m). Four limestone flat-shaped, smoother and Hebrew-inscribed gravestones in cemetery, regardless of condition or position, all standing, but one is split right down the middle and has only the right half remaining! Stones have been removed from the cemetery. Vegetation is a constant problem, disturbing stones and graves and preventing access. Water drainage is not a problem. Properties adjacent to the cemetery are agricultural. Rarely, local residents visit. Uncontrolled access, vegetation, weather erosion, and vandalism all are very serious threats.
          JJohn 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 13 April 2000 and interviewed local residents.

VALEA IZVOARELOR: Mures county, Transylvania
The cemetery is located in Valea Izvoarelor, near the village, cod 4311, judet Mures, 4626 2423, 161.2 miles NNW of Bucharest and 23 km from Targu Mures. Alternate name: Buzas Besenyo (Hungarian). Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 20 and from 1930 census was zero. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery dates from the 19th 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. No wall, fence, or gate. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 20 m x 15 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 common gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves. The national Jewish community owns the property used for orchard. Adjacent properties are agricultural and the Greek-Orthodox cemetery. 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 moderate threat. (Fence is broken.)

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 14 August 2000 using the following documentation:

No interviews. [January 2003]


VALEA LUNGA (I) Alba, Transylvania
The cemetery is located at Valea Lunga, Str. Victoriei no. 326, judet Alba, Transylvania, Romania.
The alternate name is Hosszuaszo (Hungarian.) 4612 2425, 146.8 miles NNW of Bucharest and 20 km. from Blaj at 4611 2355. Present town population is 5,000-25,000 with 10-100 Jews.

The Jewish population by census was seventy in 1880 and 22 in 1930. The cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was about.1930. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery is 100 m from the congregation that used it.

The isolated rural/agricultural hillside has no sign or marker. Reached via private property, access is open with permission. A fence with a no gate surrounds the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size was 30 X 50 m. 20-100 stones are visible. All gravestones are in original location. More than 75% of the stones are toppled or broken. 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, limestone, and sandstone memorial markers are boulders, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated. Some have portraits on stones. Have Hebrew inscriptions.

The regional or national government 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 clearing vegetation. 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 2 November 2000.

Lucian Nastasă interviewed Moldovan Gheorghe, Str. Victoriei no. 326, com. Valea Lunga, judet Alba on 26 October 2000. [January 2003]
VALEA LUNGA (II)

See Valea Lunga I for town information.

The cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was about.1925. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery is 200 m from the congregation that used it.

The isolated rural/agricultural hillside has no sign or marker. Reached via private property,
access is open with permission. A fence with a non-locking gate surrounds the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size was 40 X 50 m. 20-100 stones are visible. All gravestones are in original location. More than 75% of the stones are toppled or broken. 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, limestone, and sandstone are boulders, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated. Some have portraits on stones. Have Hebrew inscriptions.

The regional or national government 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 clearing vegetation. 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 27 October 2000.

Lucian Nastasă interviewed Istvan Alexandru, Str. Dr.Petru Groza no. 55, com. Valea Lunga, judet Alba on 27 October 2000. [January 2003]


VALEA LUI MIHAI: (Bihor County, Transylvania)
The cemetery is located at Valea lui Mihai, Oasului Street, 3768, judet Bihor, Romania at 4731 2209, 285.0 miles NW of Bucharest and 32 km from Carei. The alternate Hungarian name is Ermihalyfalva. Present town population is 5,000-25,000 with four Jews.

The Jewish population by 1839-1840 census was 89 Jews, was 492 in 1880, was 1042 in 1900. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the local ghetto. From here, they were transferred to Oradea and on May 23, 25, 28-30, and June 1-5, 27 were deported to Auschwitz Cvi Berger, one of the first Jewish poets in Transylvania in the 19th century, lived here. In the Bibliotheca Rosenthaliana from Amsterdam are two manuscripts including his Hebrew poems. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in mid-19th century. Tzadakkim family buried there are Abraham, Moshe and Beniamin Johanan and his wife Sara and two Cohanim. Last known burial was 1990.

The urban hill, separate but near other cemeteries, has sign in Romanian and Hebrew that mentions Jews. 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 300 x 100 m. 100-500 stones are visible. 100-500 are in original location. 1-20 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.

Cannot determine if cemetery has/had special sections. The oldest known gravestone dates from second half of 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, and sandstone, slate, and concrete flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated, and double tombstones have Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. No known mass graves.

The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery and orchard. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Occasionally, organized Jewish group or pilgrimage tours, private visitors, and local residents visit the never vandalized cemetery. Maintenance has been re-erection of stones, patching broken stones, cleaning stones, clearing vegetation, and fixing wall by local non-Jewish residents in 1998-1999. Current care is regular caretaker paid by the Jewish community of Jewish Community of Oradea. Within the limits of the cemetery were tzadikkim's graves with ohels.

Ursutiu Claudia, Pietroasa Street no. 21, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, tel: 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey on 29 June 2001 using the following documentation:

Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Veres Iuliu, Filip Iosif, 29. 06. 2000, Valea lui Mihai. [January 2003]


VALEA UNGURASULUI: US Commission No. ROCE-0265
Cluj judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

VALEA VINILUI: US Commission No. ROCE-0596 - Satu Mare County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located in Valea Vinului, 3945, judet Satu Mare at 4743 2311, 266.2 miles NNW of Bucharest and 28 km from Satu Mare. The alternate name is Szamosborhid (Hungarian.) Present town population is 1,000-5,000. with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 54, by 1900 census was 61 and in 1930 was 57. 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 end of 19th century. Noteworthy individuals buried in the cemetery: one Cohan. 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 with permission. A fence with a gate that locks surrounds the site. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 28 x 16 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 seasonal problem preventing access. Water drainage is good all year.

The oldest known gravestone dates from end of 19th century. The 19th and 20th century
limestone, concrete flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed common gravestones have inscriptions in Hebrew and Hungarian. No known mass graves. The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are residential. Rarely,
private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop at the never vandalized cemetery. Maintenance has been re-erection of stones, patching broken stones, cleaning stones, and clearing vegetation.,
by local non-Jewish residents in 1999. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures.

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

Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Craciun Vasile, no. 253, 2000, Valea Vinului [January 2003]


VALENII de MURES I: US Commission No. ROCE-0431 - Mures county, Transylvania
The cemetery is located in Valenii de Mures, cod. 4236, judet Mures, 4654 2447, 181.8 miles NNW of Bucharest and 15 km from Reghin. Alternate names: Disznajo (Hungarian). Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The 1850 Jewish population by census was 77 and from 1930 census was 20. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Reghin and on June 4 were deported to Auschwitz. The 19th century unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery's last 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 30 m x 25 m. 20-100 stones are visible. 1-20 stones are not in original location. Less than 25% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a seasonal problem preventing access. Water drainage is good all year. No special sections.

The oldest known gravestone dates from 19th century. The 19th and 20th century granite,
marble, and limestone have Hebrew inscriptions. Some have traces of painting on their surfaces. No known mass graves. The national Jewish community owns the property used for orchard. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors stop. The never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been clearing vegetation. Current care is occasional clearing or cleaning by unpaid individuals. No structures.

Cosmina Popa, Tatra 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 8 August 2000 using the following documentation:

No interviews. [January 2003]

VALENII de MURES II: US Commission No. ROCE-0432 - The cemetery is located Valenii de Mures, no. 123, cod. 4236, judet Mures, Romania.

See VALENII DE MURES I for town details.

The 1850 Jewish population by census was 77 and from 1930 census was 20. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Reghin and on June 4 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery dates from 19th century. Last 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 gate that locks surrounds the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 35 m. x 20 m. 20-100 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 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, and sandstone gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. Some have traces of painting on their surfaces. No known mass graves. The national Jewish community owns the property used for
recreational purposes. Adjacent properties are agricultural. Pre- and post-WWII size is the same. Rarely,
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 8 August 2000 using the following documentation:

In Valenii de Mures, they interviewed Demeter Ianos. [January 2003]


VAMA: US Commission No. ROCE-0597 - Satu Mare County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located in Vama, at 4750 2324, 267.9 miles NNW of Bucharest and 4 km from Negresti Oas. The alternate name is Vamfalu (Hungarian.) Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 128, by 1900 census was 177 Jewish inhabitants
and in 1930 was 213 Jewish inhabitants. In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Satu Mare and on May 19, 22, 26, 29, 30, 31, and June 1 were deported to Auschwitz. The unlandmarked Orthodox, Hasidic c cemetery was established in second half of the 19th century. Last known burial was inter-war period.

The isolated rural/agricultural hillside has no sign or marker. Reached via private property, access is open with permission. A fence with a non-locking gate surrounds the site. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 20 x 54 m. 1-20 stones are visible, some not in original location. 25%-50% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is not a problem. Water drainage is good all year.

No special sections. The oldest known gravestone dates from second half of the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble and sandstone flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed common gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves. The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery and orchard. Adjacent properties are 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 unpaid care is regular caretaker. No structures. Weather erosion is a moderate threat.

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

Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Crisan Ioan in Vama [January 2003]


VAMFALU: see VAMA
VAMOS UDVARHELY: ODRIHEI
VARADLES: see LES
VARHEGY: see CHINARI
VARSOLC: see VIRSOLT
VARSOLT: see VIRSOLT

VASLUI: US Commission No. ROCE-0658
Vaslui judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]
The cemetery contains about 1000 stones. Enclosed and always locked, the caretaker does not live onsite. One must first contact the head of the Jewish community, Julius Avram. He has the burial records including grave locations. There is little rhyme or reason to the burials. The cemetery is in good condition, with most stones accessible, though some have toppled. Stones supposedly date to the late 1700s. Source Rick Bercuvitz: bercuvit@management.mcgill.ca

UPDATE: The cemetery is located in Vaslui, judet Vaslui at Str. Calugareni, 88, judet Vaslui, 4638 2744, 171.2 miles NNE of Bucharest. Current town population is over 100,000 with ? Jews.

The 1852 Jewish population by census was 269 and in 1930 was 3275. In 1941, the Jews were deported to Transnistria. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in the 19th century. Last known burial was July, 1999. The cemetery is 1 km from the congregation that used it.

The isolated urban hillside has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is entirely closed. A masonry wall and fence with a gate that locks surround the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 120 X 300 m. 500-5000 stones are visible. 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. Within the cemetery boundaries is a house.

The oldest known gravestone dates from the 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, and slate gravestones have inscriptions are in Hebrew and Romanian. Some have traces of painting on their surfaces, iron decorations or letting, bronze decorations or lettering, and other metallic elements and metal fences around graves.

The national Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent properties are residential. 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. Pollution is a moderate threat. Vegetation is a moderate threat.

Lucian Nastasă, Clinicilor Street, no. 19, Cluj, Romania, tel. 064/190107. Email: Nastasălucian@hotmail.com visited the site and completed the survey on 21 October 2000.

Lucian Nastasă interviewed Sorin Boca, Str. Stefan cel Mare, no. 35, sc.A, ap.11, Vaslui. [January 2003]


VATA de JOS: US Commission No. ROCE-0305
Hunedoara judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]

VATRA DORNEI: see MOGILEV, Ukraine
VEDRESABRANY: see ABRAMUT


VELKER: see RAZOARE
VETES: see VETIS

VETIS: US Commission No. ROCE-0598 - Satu Mare County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located in Vetis, 3986, judet Satu Mare, 4748 2246, 281.9 miles NNW of Bucharest and 13 km from Satu Mare. Alternate name: Vetes (Hungarian), Colonia (Romanian). Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 74, by 1900 census was 55, and in 1930 was 53. 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 Noteworthy individuals buried in the cemetery: one cohan (Moshe ben Iaacov Hacohen - Schwartz) 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 30 x 11 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 second half 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 only. Adjacent property is local cemetery. 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.

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

No interviews. [January 2003]


VIFOROASA: US Commission No. ROCE-0433 - Mures county, Transylvania
2.Viforoasa, Principala Street, no. 113, cod. 3284, judet Mures, 4626 2448, 151.8 miles NNW of Bucharest and 32 km from Targu Mures. Alternate name: Havadto (Hungarian). Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.

The 1850 Jewish population by census was 21 and from 1930 census was 24/ In May 1944, the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Tîrgu Mures and on May 27, 30 and June 8 were deported to Auschwitz. The 19th century unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery's last 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 30 m 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.

The oldest known gravestone dates from 19th century. The 19th and 20th century limestone flat shaped and smoothed and inscribed common gravestones have Hebrew inscriptions. No known mass graves. The national Jewish community owns the property used for orchard. Adjacent properties are a village setting with houses, gardens, orchards, and pastures.
Rarely, 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 14 August 2000 using the following documentation:

Cosmina Popa and Ioana Raiciu interviewed Szilagyi Istvan, Viforoasa. [January 2003]


VIILE-SATMARULUI: see VIILE SATU MARE

VIILE SATU MARE: US Commission No. ROCE-0599 - Satu Mare County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located at Viile Satu Mare, 3958, judet Satu Mare, 4740 2257, 269.4 miles NNW of Bucharest and 18 km from Satu Mare. Alternate names: Szatmarhegy (Hungarian) and VIILE-SATMARULUI. Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 27, by 1900 census was 40 and in 1930 was 42. 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. Noteworthy individuals buried in the cemetery: one cohan. Last known burial was inter-war period.

The rural/agricultural flat land, separate but near other cemeteries, has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all. A masonry wall with a non-locking gate surrounds the site. Approximate pre-WWII size is unknown. Approximate post-WWII size is 40 x 15 m. 20-100 stones are visible, some not in original location. 25%-50% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a seasonal problem preventing access. Water drainage is good all year. The cemetery has special sections.

Cemetery has separate section for women, who died during childbirth. The oldest known gravestone dates from second half of the 19th century (1885). The 19th and 20th century marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, and concrete flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated, double tombstones, and sculpted monuments have Hebrew inscriptions. 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 never vandalized cemetery maintenance has been clearing vegetation Current care is occasional clearing or cleaning by individuals. No structures. Security and weather erosion are moderate threats.

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

Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Gheorghe Ardelean. [January 2003]


VIISOARA: US Commission No. ROCE-0128 - Bihor County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located in Viisoara, 3788, judet Bihor, Romania at 4723 2227, 268.7 miles NW of Bucharest and 11 km from Marghita. Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The 1850 Jewish population by census was 22, 74 by 1880 census and seventy in 1900. 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 first half of 20th century.

The rural/agricultural hillside, part of a municipal cemetery, has no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all. A fence with a non-locking gate surrounds the site. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 14 x 8m + 14 x 10 m. 1-20 stones are visible, all gravestones 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 second half of 19th century. The 19th and 20th century sandstone and concrete flat shaped, smoothed and inscribed, and carved relief-decorated, and double tombstones have Hebrew inscriptions. 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 cleaning stones and clearing vegetation. Current care is occasional clearing or cleaning by individuals. No structures. No threats.

Ursutiu Claudia, Pietroasa Street no. 21, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, tel: 0040-64-151073 visited the site and completed the survey on 30 June 2000 using the following documentation:

Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Sipos Ionel, vice-mayor of Viisoara, 29. 06. 2000, Viisoara [January 2003]


VIISOARA: US Commission No. ROCE-0266   Map
Cluj judet. US Commission information pending [March 2001]
see Vaslui and town of Cluj. Located at 46°33'23°55', Transylvania region.

VILAGOS: see SIRIA

VILCELE: US Commission No. ROCE-0272 - (judet Covasna)

The cemetery is located at Vilcele, 4017, judet Covasna, Romania at 4551 2541, 99.9 miles NNW of Bucharest and 10 km from Sfintu Gheorgh. The alternate Hungarian name is ELOPATAK. Present town population is 1,000-5,000 with no Jews.

The 1880 Jewish population by census was 38, 1900 was 19, and in 1930 was 3. In May 1944, most of the Jews were gathered in the ghetto of Tirgu Mures and o, May 27, 30 and on June 8 were deported to concentration camps. The unlandmarked Orthodox and Neolog cemetery was established in second half of the 19th century. Last known burial was inter-war period.

The isolated hill and hillside have no sign or marker. Reached by a public road, access is open to all with no wall, fence, or gate. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 500 square m. 1-20 stones are visible. No stones 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 1879. The 19th and 20th century sandstone, concrete smoothed and inscribed and carved relief decorated common gravestones have Hebrew and Hungarian inscriptions. No known mass graves.

The local Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent property is forest. The cemetery was vandalized occasionally in the last ten years. No maintenance. Current care is regular unpaid caretaker. No structures. Security is a very severe threat: no fence, no gate and deep in the forest. Humidity is a serious threat. Vegetation is a moderate threat.

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

Claudia and Adrian Ursutiu interviewed Boier Ludovic, 03.12.2000, Vilcele on 3 December 2000. [January 2003]


VIMA MICA: US Commission No. ROCE-0384   Map
Alternate Hungarian name: Dragavilma. Located at 47ordm;24' 23ordm;43' in Maramures County, approximately 15km from Tirgu Lapus and 31.3 kilometers SSE of Baia Mare. The cemetery is on the far side of Vima Mica (coming from Tirgu Lapus) above the abandoned water pump/reservoire on the left, opposite the village sign (approximately 100m from the last house in the village). The cemetery can be reached by following a cart track up the hill about 150m, where the stones are visible on the right on a hillside triangle between plowed fields with fruit trees growing in it.
          The cemetery in Vima Mica (Dragavilma) was not known to the Jewish Community in Baia Mare, and appears to be the remains of a somewhat larger cemetery. One stone remains standing; and two others are broken off at the base. There are plowed fields around the site, but the ground on which the stones rest is undisturbed. The only threat is that the last stone will eventually be taken. We were not able to determine the former boundaries of the cemetery.
          This site was not known to the Jewish Community in Baia Mare 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) hillside has no sign or marker. The cemetery is reached by turning directly off a public road and onto private property. Access to the cemetery open to all with no wall, fence, or gate. Present cemetery size is about 3x6m. Vegetation and water drainage are good. The owner is a private individual. Adjacent properties are agricultural. The cemetery boundaries are probably smaller than in 1939 because of agricultural encroachment. Never visited. The theft of stones probably occurred after W.W.II. No care. Uncontrolled access and weather erosion are the only threats.

          John DeMetrick and Christina Crowder, (formerly of Cluj, they have no further information) , completed this survey on 19 April 2000 using a list of cemeteries known by the Jewish Community in Baia Mare. They visited the site on 7 April 2000 and interviewed local residents.

VINATORI: US Commission No. ROCE-0055 - Arad County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located at Vinatori, Cimitirului Street, neighboring the Roman Catholic cemetery, 2993, judet Arad, 4657 2252, 60 km from Arad. The alternate name is Vadasz (Hungarian). Present town population is under 1,000 with no Jews.

The Jewish population by 1880 census was 42 and by 1910 census was 28. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was around 1950

The rural/agricultural flat land, part of a municipal cemetery, has no sign or marker. Because it is included into the Roman Catholic cemetery and looks as if it is a part of it, this cemetery had a better chance. Still, the stones are less well tended than the others. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 6 m X 10 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 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 "other" material memorial markers are flat shaped 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 is a very serious threat. Vandalism is a serious threat.

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 10, 2000 and interviewed Szentes Gusztav, Satu Nou. [January 2003]


VINGA: US Commission No. ROCE-0056 - Arad County, Transylvania
The cemetery is located at Vinga, Str. Cimitirului, no. 1112, 2934, judet Arad, 4601 2112, 262.1 miles WNW of Bucharest and 20 km from Arad. Alternate name: Vinga (Hungarian). Present town population is 5,000-25,000 with no Jews.

The Jewish population by 1880 census was 34 and in 1910 was 55. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was around 1970.

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. Approximate pre- and post-WWII size is 34 m X 22 m. 20-100 stones are visible. Seventeen are not in original location. 50%-75% of the stones are toppled or broken. 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, and "other" boulders, flat shaped, and smoothed and inscribed common gravestones have Hebrew, Hungarian, and Romanian inscriptions. No known mass graves. The national Jewish community owns the property used for Jewish cemetery only. Adjacent property is cemetery. 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 and vegetation are serious threats. Weather erosion and vandalism are moderate threats.

Assistant Professor Alexandru Pecican, Almasului Street, Bl. R1, apt. 14 completed the survey on August 29, 2000 using the following documentation:

On August 27, 2000, Assist. Prof. Alexandru Pecican interviewed Pricop Mihai in Vinga. [January 2003]


VINTZU de JOS: US Commission No. ROCE-0018 - Alba, Transylvania
The cemetery is located at Str. Cimitirului no. 401, Vintzu de Jos, judet Alba, Transylvania, Romania. The alternate name is Alvincz (Hungarian.) ?4557 4604, 21 km from Alba Iulia 4604 2335. Present town population is 5,000-25,000 with no Jews.

The Jewish population by census was 99 in 1850-1851, 83 in 1880, and 65 in 1930. The cemetery was established in 19th century. Last known burial was 1913. The unlandmarked Orthodox cemetery is 3 km from the congregation that used it.

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 150 X 50 m. 20-100 stones are visible. 20-100 stones are in original location. 20-100 stones are not in original location. 50%-75% of the stones are toppled or broken. Location of stones removed from the cemetery is unknown. Vegetation overgrowth in the cemetery is a seasonal problem preventing access. Water drainage is good all year.

No special sections. The oldest known gravestone dates from 19th century. The 19th and 20th century marble, limestone,