Bernice W. Alpern
April 29, 2017

BERNICE WEISMAN ALPERN (BEBE) 100, of Squirrel Hill; On Saturday, April 29, 2017; She was born in Pittsburgh on January 2, 1917 and, as she enjoyed life, she thoroughly enjoyed a wonderful 100th birthday celebration surrounded by her adoring family and friends. She is survived by her children Phyllis E. and Edward H. Powers of Flint, Michigan, Charles H. Alpern of Pittsburgh, and Louise A. and Dr. Jacob A. Epstein of Berkeley, California. Her grandchildren Alexander L. (Jennifer) Powers, Jill S. Powers, Annette L. Powers, Peter W. (Elizabeth) Alpern, Elaine C. (Nicholas Cafferillo) Alpern, Elizabeth S. (Ethan) Diamond, Emily R. Epstein, and Dr. Matthew D. Epstein and her fourteen Great-grandchildren Samuel P. Powers, Maxwell D. Powers, Noah R. Hamilton, Laurel W. Alpern, Lia W. Alpern, Harlan W. Alpern, Wesley P. Alpern, Adria C. Cafferillo, Ania R. Cafferillo, Dominick N. Cafferillo, Leo A. Cafferillo, Isadore S. Diamond, Herschel B. Diamond and Zelig A. Diamond. For more than sixty four years, Mrs. Alpern was the beloved wife of the late Dr. A. Nathan Alpern. She was the devoted daughter to the late Rose and the late Lewis Weisman, and the loving sister to her three brothers, the late Samuel Weisman, Benjamin (Margaret) Weisman and Alan (Gertrude) Weisman. The family is grateful to Mrs. Alpern's marvelous and loyal care givers: Wendy Hodge, Carla Street, Barb Williams and Fran Peters, who treated Mrs. Alpern with the utmost care and loving kindness. Graveside Service and Interment will be held on Monday, May 1st, 2017 at 2 PM at Homewood Cemetery. Contributions may be made the The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, 234 McKee Place Pittsburgh, PA 15213, Rodef Shalom Biblical Botanical Gardens, 4905 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213; League of Women Voters, 436 Seventh Avenue #350, Pittsburgh, PA 15219; or a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. www.schugar.com

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A very special lady indeed. It was our privilege and pleasure to share special moments with her. May you be blessed with a super-abundance of beautiful memories of a century of caring and living. Fondly, Rabbi S. and Penina

By rabbi Eli and Penina Schochet - May 02, 2017

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We are so sorry to hear the news. She was a great lady and beloved by her family and friends. May her memory be a blessing.

By Judy Berkowitz and Nathaniel and Eliana - May 02, 2017

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Shalom (Peace) Ed

By Edwin Vilensky - April 30, 2017

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She was a grand lady with charm and love for everyone. Now she will be remembered with smiles and wonderful memories. All may love to my most wonderful cousins. Terry

By Elaine Terry Finkel - April 30, 2017

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She was a grand lady with charm and love for everyone. Now she will be remembered with smiles and wonderful memories. All may love to my most wonderful cousins. Terry

By Elaine Terry Finkel - April 30, 2017

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