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Melva Klebanoff Obituary
Her fierce independence, kind spirit, compassion for others, and the love she had for her family will be deeply missed.
Melva was born to Lawrence and Ann Devens, in Philadelphia. She graduated from William Penn High School, Temple University's Tyler School of Art, and served in the U.S. Navy WAVES during World War II. In 1949, she married David, and lived in Levittown, for more than 40 years.
Melva continued her passion with art as an art teacher in the Bensalem School District for more than 25 years. As a talented painter she spent many summers painting vistas at workshops along the East Coast and abroad. She enjoyed visiting museums and attending classical music concerts while sketching the musicians.
She had a brilliant mind and a lifelong love of learning. Melva had a sharp wit, was a voracious reader, enjoyed playing word games, and was an exceptional Scrabble wiz. Melva was always ready for a lively political debate, especially, related to the state of Israel.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. David Klebanoff. She is survived by three daughters, Freda Willis of Upper Darby, Abbe Klebanoff (Steve) of Philadelphia, and Daphne Klebanoff (Phil) of Lawrenceville, N.J.; four grandchildren, Anthony, Habeeba, Steven, and Stephanie; great grandchildren, Emily, Ashley, Nate, Anthony Jr., and Dylan; and loving nieces and nephews.
Services will be held privately. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Contributions in her memory may be made to The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.
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Freda
May 11, 2025
Dear Mommy Happy mommy day .You were best mom grandma and great grandma.I miss you and think about you every day .Love you Freda
steven
June 23, 2024
Happy birthday grandmom miss you everyday not the same without you glad you got to see dylan I love you ! love your grandson always stevie
Freda Willis
June 22, 2024
Happy Birthday Mommy.I Love you and miss you.You were the best always.
Daphne
May 12, 2024
Dear Mom, today is the fourth anniversary of your death as well as it being Mother's Day. I miss you today and every day. I have wonderful memories of the family getting together to celebrate you on Mother's Day, as well as celebrate you as the unique, creative and so very caring person you were. I couldn't have asked for a better mom. Missing you today and always.
steven willis
May 10, 2024
Grandma miss you everyday, miss calling you and talking to you , you were my best friend listen to your voicemails a-lot
Steven Willis
June 7, 2023
Grandmom I miss you everyday I am going thru hard times but you always called me the smartest and strongest and that I can get thur anything I love and miss you endless everyday
Steven Kunes
June 1, 2023
I remember Mrs. Klebanoff very well while I was growing up in Levittown. She always seemed to me to be the smartest woman in the entire town, and from reading the announcement of her passing it turns out I was right. Although I hadn´t seen her in almost 50 years, she left an indelible mark on my spirit. If you´re reading this, Melva, I wish you the sweetest of dreams.
steven willis
June 22, 2022
Grandma I miss you everyday you were the most kind person and I hope I am making you proud I love you
Paul D. Klempert
May 31, 2020
My mother Madeline Klempert wishes to convey her deepest sympathies in your time of grief. She was heartbroken to learn of Melvas passing as were we all in the Klempert family. Our sincerest condolences...
Paul D. Klempert
May 31, 2020
My mother Madeline Klempert wishes to convey her deepest sympathies in your time of grief. She was heartbroken to learn of Melvas passing as were we all in the Klempert family. Our sincerest condolences...
May 28, 2020
My mom, Florence Jung, sends her condolences as well as we do too.
Your mom was a very special friend to my mom which we all appreciated.
Please contact me at 267/987/5661. Thank you.
Susan Jung Musho
Dreama Crockett
May 21, 2020
Your mother's a beautiful woman Daphne, my heart aches for your loss. Your mom raised a caring loving person who I'm honored to call friend.
Hugs to you and your family at this very difficult time. Dreama Su
May 19, 2020
Abbe:
Deepest condolences to you and your family. I think of you every time I pass your family home in Highland Park.
Kathy Park
Me as a kid and granny
Anthony Klebanoff
May 18, 2020
My grandmother was a very beautiful woman and had a great soul ; she would always tell me i can achieve more then what i thought of my self. As a kid going to visit my grandmother was the best, we would paint ,go swimming and visit different places..you will always be apart of me .
Pat PJ' Orner
May 18, 2020
Remembering Melva as a fellow Art teacherI was just starting my career in Bensalem as she was completing hers. Memories of her beautiful paintings, her students' portraits of her, and also, taking some tennis lessons together. Prayers and comforting thoughts to her family and friends.
May 17, 2020
There will never be another Melva Klebanoff.
Mom was the best mother, and a truly wonderful person. She will be forever missed and loved. Love, Daphne
freda willis
May 16, 2020
My mom was the best mom and grand mom and great grand mom ever.She was my best friend, and an amazing person.I will miss her with all my heart forever.
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