Nina T. Silverman, 97, of Scranton, died Saturday night surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irving Silverman. They were married for 55 years.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Asher and Sophie Slobudnik Teplitzky. She attended New York City public schools and graduated from Hunter College, New York City, in 1947 with a bachelor's degree in accounting. In the 1960s, she attended Marywood College, Scranton, and earned a Pennsylvania teaching certificate in business education. She taught business courses at the Pennsylvania Business Institute (PBI) Scranton and was a substitute teacher in several local school districts. For many years, she was the office manager at B Levy and Sons Shoes, Scranton.
Nina was a lifetime member of Hadassah, former member of Temple Israel and its board of directors, member of the Scranton Jewish Community Center and the Jewish Home Auxiliary.
She loved playing bridge and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving are a daughter, Renée Schoenberg and husband, Elliot, Clarks Summit; son, Alan Silverman and wife, Anne, Waverly; grandchildren, Scott Schoenberg and wife, Lori; Jason Schoenberg and wife, Jan; and Erica Gallagher, all of Clarks Summit; Steven Silverman and fiancée, Lex Cicola; and Leah Silverman, all of Philadelphia; great-grandchildren, Logan and Bridget Gallagher, Jenna, Jillian, Juliet, Ryan and Jordan Schoenberg; as well as nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Samuel, Moses and William Teplitzky.
A private graveside service will be held at Beth Israel Cemetery, Woodbridge, N.J. Shiva will be privately observed.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity.
Arrangements and care provided by the Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home Inc., Dunmore. To offer the family a condolence, please visit www.Scranton
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Alan: I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. The way you so often spoke about her, she must have been quite a remarkable woman and the inspiration for your choice of profession.Losing your mother regardless of age is one of the hardest things to experience in this world. You have my deepest sympathy.Take care.Janet
Janet Brier
November 24, 2020
Alan,Ann and family, so very sorry for your loss. I have memories of Mrs Silverman coming to VMS. May she Rest In Peace.. May God give comfort to all of you during this sad time..
Lisa Yakobitis
November 24, 2020
Renee, Elliot, Alan, Anne and family, so sorry to read about your mother. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this trying time.
Sean Scanlon
November 24, 2020
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