January 18 2016 - 10:30 am Ralph Schugar Chapel Inc., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside
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January 18 2016 - 11:00 am Ralph Schugar Chapel Inc., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside
GOLD, SYLVIA LICHTSTEIN:1914-2016 Wife of late Manuel for over 70 years. Mother of late Sanford (Elinor) Gold and the late Russell (Rae) Gold. Grandma of Bob (Amy) Gold, Karen (Ari Schkolnik) Anisfeld, Sue (Scott) Long, Lisa (Steven) Rudick and Dr. Erika (David) Kestenberg. Great Grandma of Jessica (Mk Davis) Gold, Alon Anisfeld, Julie Long, Jake Gold, Jordan Long, Max Rudick, Roi Kestenberg and Talia Kestenberg. Sister of Milton (Charlotte) Lichtstein, Rose (Sherle) Wagner and Fred (Marian) Lichtstein. Sylvia was active in various organizations, community projects, and democratic politics, received the American Legion Medal in 8th grade, graduated from Schenley High School with honors in 3 ½ years and was the commencement speaker. For over 30 years, Sylvia was a leader in a group called "Recovery, Inc." for people coping with anxiety and she organized a group of fearful flyers (including herself) who after 8 weekly meetings at the airport, flew successfully. Services at Ralph Schugar Chapel Inc., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Monday at 11 AM. Visitation one half hour prior to services (10:30 - 11 AM). Interment Poale Zedeck Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Recovery International, 1415 W. 22nd Street, Tower Floor, Oak Brook, IL 60523. www.schugar.com
