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ARLENE HOROWITZ Obituary
ARLENE M. (Fratkin)
Described by her brother as a rising phoenix, she was not defined by her illnesses, rather we will remember her for her humor and strength.
An animal lover since birth, her childhood summers were fondly spent at Pinemere Camp where she went on to become a counselor with keen archery skills. As a student and later an educator, she remained active as an alum of Overbrook HS Class of January 1959. Earning her degree in elementary education at Penn State in 1962, she was a founding member of the campus chapter of Delta Phi Epsilon sorority. She built a career in the arts, education and administration.
Arlene was preceded in death by her parents Ralph Fratkin and Mildred Fratkin (Levin). She is survived by her husband of nearly 58 years, Michael, and their children David Horowitz and Julie Horowitz-Jackson (Donald); siblings Susan Fratkin Sherman, Elliot Fratkin (Marty Nathan), and Jake Fratkin (Dominique); 3 nieces and 4 nephews, 5 grand nieces and a grand nephew.
Perhaps Arlene's greatest joy was being Bubbie to her special guy who inherited her love of archery, birds, and butterflies.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to JDRF or The American Heart Associaton.
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Memories and Condolences
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Mary Rose
June 28, 2020
I enjoyed working with Arlene at PJA. Im sorry you have had to say goodbye to her.
NORMA CHASE
May 15, 2020
Arlene became a part of my family when she married my cousin Michael in 1962. I was nine and this was the first wedding I had ever attended. I visited the two of them on most of my Philadelphia trips over the years.
She and Mike brought two beautiful children into the world.
She and I had many animated conversations. She was very knowledgeable. We talked about food, health, fashion, antiques and collectibles, you name it. She cautioned me against paying too much for a printers tray to display tchotchkes.
She was open about her own health challenges.
She had a strong sense of style. Me, Im the type who asks whether a fashion statement has to be a complete sentence. But we agreed that there is nothing wrong with wearing jeans to the theater. (I dont think she actually did so, though.)
She was able to offer opinions and advice without being the least bit overbearing or patronizing.
I will always miss her.
May 14, 2020
To The family, I am so sorry for your loss. Arlene and I graduated from Overbrook and Penn State together. During our time at Penn State we carpooled to Levittown to student teach everyday for an entire semester. Arlene's positive attitude and sense of humor always made the long ride less tedious.
As we progressed through our lives, we lost day to day contact; but I was always glad to see Arlene and reconnect at class reunions.
Janet Skolnick Marovich
Aviva Weintraub
May 7, 2020
A beautiful life. May her family find comfort.
Dan Alpert
May 7, 2020
I just heard about Arlenes passing from mutual colleagues from The PJA School. We were all so sad to hear of this. She was such a part of the PJA family. Our hearts go out to you, Michael, and to the whole family. May her memory be for a blessing.
John Hayden
May 7, 2020
Love, thoughts, and prayers for Michael and family. I had the privilege of working with Arlene for many years at The PJA School. They were such a cute and loving couple. Michael was a wrath of knowledge. He seemed to know something about everything. Such sad news.
Janice Babin
May 7, 2020
I didn't fully process my loss until I looked at her beautiful photo on this site. Arlene was one of my dearest friends and relentlessly supportive of me. We went through some tough workplace times together and all I can say is I couldn't have made it without her quick wit and deep compassion for those she cared about...she was my rock. She adored her family and felt so indebted to and appreciative of her wonderful husband who was her caregiver for so long. She didn't have to pose for this photo, she always wore a joyous smile and exuded the welcoming warmth of an angel. I love you my dear friend, and will miss you terribly.
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