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OBITUARY BENKOVITZ: On Sunday, November 18, 2012, Evelyn Soltz Benkovitz; Beloved wife of the late Bernard Benkovitz. Cherished mother of Rose Linda (Charles) Lebovitz, Reuben (Colleen) Benkovitz and the late Joseph (Deborah) Benkovitz. Beloved sister of Renee (Gene) Lichter, Marlene (George) Weiss, Nadine Sales and the late Sidney Soltz and Lois Soltz. Adored grandmother of Emily Lebovitz, Jeffrey (Jill) Lebovitz, Max, Nick and Ingrid Benkovitz, Jennifer, Samuel and Zachary Benkovitz, Ben and Dan Hurwitz. Devoted sister-in-law of Susan Levine and the late Samuel Benkovitz. Loving aunt of Samara and Rebecca Hutman and many other nieces and nephews. Services were held at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. Interment Beth Shalom Cemetery. Contributions may be made to UPMC Digestive Disorders Center in honor of Dr. Adam Slivka, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. www.schugar.com. CHILDS: On Sunday, November 18, 2012, Jordan A. Childs; Loving and devoted father of Norman & Gail Childs, Scott Childs, and Brad & Linda Childs. Brother of Jay Childs. Very proud
Grandpa of Jeremy & Daniel Childs and David & Blair Ashley. Great-grandpa of Lyla Greave. He was a board member of the Footlighter's organization which helps indigent musicians and entertainers. For many years he produced a show for Deborah Hospital to help raise money. Deborah Hospital held a luncheon in his honor and he received the "Man of the Year" award. Services were held at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. Interment Homewood Cemetery, Star of David Section. Contributions may be made to National Parkinson Foundation Western PA, 3468 Babcock Blvd., Pgh. PA 15237 or a charity of the donor's choice. www.schugar.com LIPSMAN: On Wednesday, November 14, 2012, Charles E. Lipsman; Beloved husband of Hilda Caplan Lipsman. Beloved father of Edward Lipsman and Arlene Morris Lipsman and Sanford and Arleen Lipsman; Brother and brother-in-law of Marcia and Irv Kramer and the late Tillie and James Cooperman, Edythe and Irv Pechersky, Paul Lipsman, Minnie Klein Goldberg, Clara and Irving Goldstein, Eugene Klein, Sidney Uram, and Morry Goldberg. Also survived by many dear
nieces and nephews. Charles served honorably in the U.S. Army as a Captain in the Anti-aircraft forces and was a member of the Jewish War Veterans. He had a long and successful career in visual merchandising working in partnership with many of Pittsburgh’s most prominent retail establishments. He supported many Jewish organizations including Beth El Congregation, UJA, and Israel Bonds. At Beth El, Charles and Hilda endowed many projects as that congregation evolved from its small roots in Beechview to its current stature among the larger synagogues in the Pittsburgh area. Services were held at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. Interment Adath Jeshurun Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Hilda and Charles Lipsman Philanthropic Fund at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh. www.schugar.com MORAVITZ: On Sunday, November 18, 2012, Flo Mae Moravitz; Beloved wife of the late Stanley Moravitz. Survived by loving children Edward (Janie) Moravitz and Joy Moravitz. Adoring grandchildren Jennifer Moravitz-Golfman (Jonathan), Daniel Magrish (Heidi), Benjamin Moravitz (Tracey), Michael Magrish (Dena) and Amy Magrish. Great-grandchildren Charlie and Sally Moravitz and Logan Magrish. Sister of the late Leon (Rose) Bialy. Flo Mae was born in Alexandria, LA where she met her beloved Stanley who was based at Camp Livingston during WW II. The charming southern beauty moved to Pittsburgh shortly thereafter to begin her blissful 64-year marriage. Services were held at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. Interment Beth Shalom Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. www.schugar.com WEINER, of Sarasota, Fl, died peacefully after a long illness on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, Rosalyne (Rose Lynn) Wolkoff Weiner. She was born in Masontown, PA on May 22, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Samee and Ben Wolkoff. She lived not only in Masontown but also Uniontown and for many years in Pittsburgh. After marrying the love of her life, Jay Weiner, they eventually moved to New Castle, PA and raised their three children, Joanne (Margarita Acosta) Weiner, Bruce (Susan) Weiner and Kathy (Sam) DiBiase. Her grandchildren were the other great love of her life, Josh (Caro-
line) Weiner, Evan (Ellen) DiBiase, Neil DiBiase, Kara DiBiase and James Weiner, all will carry her love with them for the rest of their lives. Her friend Ed Cohen of Sarasota has been a wonderful companion and jokester for the past several years and he and Roz developed a warm and caring relationship. In New Castle, Roz was one of the founding members of the Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County. She was a member of Temple Israel and was active in Hadassah and the Temple Sisterhood where she served as President. Roz closely followed politics and was a member of the New Castle League of Women Voters. She was thrilled to live to see Barack Obama elected to a second term as President of the United States! Roz traveled all over the world with Jay and loved every minute of not only her travels, but her time with the man she met when she was just 16 years old and married two years later. They were married for 61 years and Jay preceded her in death in 2006. Her sister Shirley, and her brothers Milton, Billy and Julian also preceded her in death. Roz was cared for in the last months of her life by a loving group of women who will never be forgotten. The family sends their gratitude to Adina, Ruth Ann, Paula and Christie as well as her caregivers from Comfort Keepers. Everyone who knew “Roz” commented on her positive outlook on life and the way she could bounce back from the complications of her illness in the last few years, all the while looking beautiful! She will always be remembered for her love of beauty and for the beauty of her love. Graveside Services and Interment were held at Anshe Labovitz Cemetery. A Memorial/Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, November 23, 2012 at 11 AM at Temple Ohav Shalom, 8400 Thompson Run Road, Alllison Park for all family and friends to attend. The family requests that anyone wishing to make a contribution in Roz’s memory select a charity of their choice. Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. www.schugar.com
Unveiling WEIN: A monument in loving memory of Joseph Wein will be unveiled Sunday, Nov. 25, at 10:30 a.m. at the Beth Shalom Cemetery. Family and friends are invited.