Doretta Levine
December 11, 2015

LEVINE, DORETTA: Age 90, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2015; Beloved wife of Alan H. Levine. Beloved mother of Clifford (Rosanne) Levine, Daniel (Miette) Levine and Roger (Jeff Gordon) Levine. Sister of the late Elaine Katz. Grandmother of Meredith, Benjamin, Eric and Becca Levine, Leah (Chris) Riehl and David Levine. Great-grandmother of Felicity and Clementine Riehl. Dotty was a graduate of the University of Michigan and Buffalo State. For years she taught second grade at the Kadima School in Buffalo NY. In retirement she became an avid painter and volunteered regularly at Buffalo's Albright-Knox Art Gallery. She was a founder and member of The Discussion Group which met monthly for over 50 years mixing education, food and friendship. Her enthusiasm for life was unparalleled. Services at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Sunday at 3 PM. Visitation one hour prior to services, (2 - 3 PM). Interment Tree of Life Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo Fine Arts Academy, Department 28, P.O. Box 8000, Buffalo, NY 14267-8000 or Hadassah of Greater Buffalo, 2640 N. Forest Road, Getzville, NY 14068. www.schugar.com  

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Deeply sorry to learn of Dotty's passing. We were especially fond of her. Dotty was unique; she was that rare person who was absolutely content with her life. She always smiled and laughed; she was immensely satisfied with everything her children did; loved her grandchildren and loved to be part of their lives. She and Alan had great years together. She was a superb bridge player; she loved to encourage us to "go on -- go to game!!" She had great spirit and zest for life. We missed her when she and Alan moved to Pittsburgh, and now we will miss her even more. Rest in peace, dear friend ... Alan and Charlotte Gendler