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LIBBIE GERSTEN Obituary
Beloved wife of Bobby Gersten for 71 years, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2015 at age 93. Libbie was most proud of and devoted to her family: children Sharon Luckman and Paul Shapiro, Richard and Annemiek Gersten, Jackie and Monte Ezratty, and Ron Gersten; grandchildren Melissa and David Keller, Greg and Beth Luckman, Max Gersten, Thea Gersten, Jake Ezratty, Joanna Ezratty, Ali Gersten, Robbie Gersten; and great- grandchildren Jordana and Aiden Keller, Charley and Casey Luckman, all of whom will miss her dearly. Libbie was a rock in the foundation of Brant Lake Camp documenting the history of camp through her creation of the memorabilia room, yearbooks, photography and more. In her younger years at BLC she taught archery and in 1980 co-founded the Dance Camp. She was strong, energetic, creative; a lover of travel and the arts; a dancer and dance teacher for over 20 years in Long Beach, NY. Libbie grew up in Asheville, NC, and graduated UNC Chapel Hill in 1944. She was the most wonderful, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother and friend.
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rohan jowallah
December 21, 2019
Wonderful person. I will always remember her kindness.
Marjorie (Fleischman) Korenblit
January 3, 2016
My condolences to the Gersten family. She was a dear dancing teacher for many Long Beach girls. It is not surprising that I remembered her, but that, at a Long Beach reunion in Florida, she remembered me. It was just another indication of how important each individual was to her. Her memory is a blessing to all that new her.
Caren Wolfer
December 30, 2015
i know her legacy will live in the lives of those she touched.
John and Rachel Vaslowski
December 29, 2015
Remembering with you....the life of someone so dear...
With sincerest sympathy..
dari silverman
December 29, 2015
condolences to the whole gersten family. she was our beloved dance teacher and one of the most memorable teachers i ever had. strict when she had to be but generous, kind and loving too. someone i will never forget.
Harvey Kreitman
December 29, 2015
My condolences to to Richie and family
December 29, 2015
Our hearts go out to the Gersten family. All of us who knew and loved her will deeply miss her. She loved her family but still had time for us. She will never be forgotten as she was always part of our lives.
December 29, 2015
May your wonderful memories of such a fine wife, mom & grandma give you peace through this difficult time. With love, the Geist family
Todd Wolfe
December 28, 2015
Heartfelt condolences from our family to the Gersten family and all at Brant Lake Camp ... RIP Libbie
Janet Mait
December 28, 2015
Thinking of all of you .with much love,
Janet Mait and family
Janine Dreyer Nichols
December 28, 2015
She was a force of nature and I loved her crackly voice. The toll her illness took upon her was sad to see and very hard for those who loved her, I'm sure. May she rest in peace. She more than did her part!
Joel Adi
December 28, 2015
My condolences to the family. May her soul rest in peace. Amen.
Judy Wong
December 28, 2015
Many prayers of Strength and Peace to everyone in the family. She will always be alive in you and your hearts for love never dies. Big hugs!
Rohan Jowallah
December 28, 2015
My condolences to the family. Libbie's light will continue to glow in our memories.
David Cutler
December 27, 2015
Our deepest condolences to the Gersten family. We are so fortunate to be in the Brant Lake family, of which Libbie was such a big part. She will be missed by all! Sending lots of love, Susie, David, Benji, and Molly Cutler
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