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Leona Goldweber Obituary

Leona "Libby" Sklar Goldweber passed away peacefully on February 5, 2013 with her loving aide and companion, Connie Williams, at her side. Born in Baltimore, Md on April 9, 1918, Libby moved to Miami with her family as a teen, and worked in her father's grocery store . She enlisted in the US Navy on September 28, 1942 and was honorably discharged on September 18, 1945. Libby married Seymour Goldweber in 1946 and resided in Miami until her death. Libby received both Bachelor of Arts and Master of Education degrees from the University of Miami and worked in the Dade County Public School system from July 1950 until her retirement as the Assistant Principal of Kinloch Junior High School in June 1983. Libby was predeceased by her husband, Seymour Goldweber and her two sisters: Evelyn Rose and Francis Weintraub. She is survived by sisters-in-law, Ethel Solomon (Alfred), Rita Jonas (Arthur) and brother-in-law Morton Goldweber as well as many loving nieces and nephews, and good friends. The family wishes to thank the staff at The Palace Renaissance and Palace at Home for their care. A special thank you to Vitas Hospice for making Libby's passing as comfortable as possible for Libby and her family. There will be a private memorial service for family and friends. The family requests charitable donations be made in Leona Goldweber's name to: Vitas Innovative Hospice Care 11731 Mills Drive, Suite 400 Miami, FL 33183 To make donations via phone, call (305) 420-2800

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Published by Miami Herald on Feb. 9, 2013.

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Bonnie (COWART) Damien

February 11, 2013

Ms Goldweber "endured" all four of my years at Kinloch Jr High and I am sure she was so glad to see me finally move on to high school. She was a very caring, understanding lady and the one that finally taught me a few keys in life. I left Kinloch in 1959 but visited the school every time I was back in Miami. She was a blessing and I know she will be missed by all that knew her. RIP and know "Job well done" in helping to save a child that could have been forever lost."

Luke Ross

February 11, 2013

Remembering you as the best assistant principal I ever had at kinloch,hired me in 1967,best wishes to family and friends.

February 11, 2013

Rest in peace Libby. We have great memories of sharing great dinners and parties through the years with you and Seymour at Ruth and Angelo's house. You will always be remembered with love. Bill and Lorraine

Luis Medina

February 10, 2013

Mrs. Goldweber, you never knew how much your attention and kindness affected my life. Rest in peace and say hello to Charlie Houghton for me.

Judith Dolgow Placa

February 10, 2013

Rest in Peace, you will always be remembered and loved. You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Shirley Ghezzi

February 10, 2013

So long, Libby, till we meet again. 50 years yours and Seymours neighbor, mentors to our kids, who grew up loving you and Seymour. We shall miss you forever.

Rita and Art Jonas

February 9, 2013

Altho we did not see you, Libby and Seymour, as often as we would have liked,you two were most important to us and our children serving as inspirations to us all.

NELSON Perez

February 9, 2013

Libby
You taught me how to be a teacher, with your red ink, and to take pride in my work. God Bless You

Joyce Langley

February 9, 2013

love you Libby and will miss you .......

Libby's 94th Birthday Party - 2012 @ Wagon's West

February 9, 2013

Janet and Aunt Libby in June(?) 2012

February 9, 2013

Jeff & Juan Ronci-Talavera

February 9, 2013

Farewell, Aunt Libby. You were a class act and an inspiration, and you will be missed.

Judy & Sal Ronci

February 9, 2013

Fondly remembering Libby.
Special thanks to her niece, Ruth Goldweber Annunziato, for taking such good care of her.

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