Nancy R. Stapen

STAPEN, Nancy R. Age 57, of Brookline, formerly of New York City, NY, on Saturday, October 25, 2008. Nancy was born and raised in New York City, and attended the Ethical Culture-Fieldston Schools, graduating in 1968. She graduated from Brandeis University, magna cum laude in 1972 with a B.A. She was a revered Art Critic for the Boston area, reviewing for Art New England, The Boston Herald, The Boston Globe and Art News. She twice won the award for Distinguished Newspaper Art Criticism, given by Chemical Bank. She will be remembered and mourned for her spirit, intellect and her dedication to her daughters. Beloved wife of Ronald D. Lyberger. Loving mother of Sarah and Julia Lyberger, both of Brookline. Devoted daughter of Bernice Block of Manhattan, NY & the late Dr. Manuel Stapen. Dear sister of Anita Stapen & her husband Richard Granberg of Piedmont, CA and their children, Rachel and David. Mourned by many aunts, uncles and cousins of the Stapen and Lyberger families. Memorial Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue, Boston, on Friday, October 31 at 11 AM. A reception will follow the Services at the Temple, parking available on the riverway. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. 30 Lyman Street, Suite 10, Westborough, MA 01581 or Oxfam America, P.O. Box 1211, Albert Lea, MN 56007-1211. . Levine Chapels, Brookline (617) 277-8300