Samuel D. "Sammy" Levine
December 8, 2020
SAMUEL D. "SAMMY" LEVINE: On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, passed away just 2 months after his 99th birthday. Sam was the son of the late Benjamin and Ronella (Lipsitz) Levine, brother of the late Jane Stern and husband of the late, much loved, Gretchen O’Hagan Levine. Sam loved to hold court and tell stories about friends and relatives. His extended family said he knew everyone in Pittsburgh. During his career he worked for the Sun Telegraph, then for the state of PA. He was a long-time volunteer for Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation. He is survived by devoted cousins Bette (Mel) Spokane, Debbie Cooper (Jim Ostronic) and many extended family members. He was blessed to have wonderful neighbors and friends who were always there to assist and provide companionship. His family is especially grateful to his aide, Kelly, who selflessly was always by his side. We also thank the JAA for their attention and concern (volunteer Linda) and the devoted staff at his apartment and former aide, Megan. A special thank you to the ICU staff at the hospital for their attentive and compassionate care. Due to Covid-19, Services and Interment Private. The family suggests donations be made to Jewish Association on Aging, 200 JHF Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 (Jaapgh.org) or Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation, 100 West Station Square Drive, Suite 450, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, (information@phlf.org). Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., family owned and operated. www.schugar.com
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For many years, Sam and I would enjoy Rodef Shalom Congregation's Shabbat service together. I enjoyed his company greatly and considered him a good friend. We had in common our long period of service to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. He shall be sorely missed.
By Oren Spiegler - December 11, 2020
Sam was always affable and caring. In his later years I looked forward to our frequent phone conversations, even though we were separated by distance when I was spending more time in Israel. He was a star at my granddaughter's bat mitzvah celebration not quite 2 years ago. Everyone loved sweet Sam. My husband, Michael, and I will miss him.
By Barbara Lipsitz Katch - December 11, 2020
Long time friend and customer at Rite Aid on Walnut street with Gretchen. Also at Temple for services. We new many of the same people to talk about. My sympathies to his family and friends.
By Tim Litman - December 09, 2020