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Shulamith Oppenheim Obituary
Pelham, MA - Shulamith Levey Oppenheim, 1928-2025
Shulamith Levey Oppenheim, a sixty five year resident of Pelham, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the age of 97.
Born on September 2, 1928, in Shaker Heights, Ohio, Shulamith was the daughter of Irving M. Levey and Sarah Brody. She spent her High School years in Brockton, Massachusetts, and continued her education at Radcliffe College and the University of Delaware. In 1949, she married Felix Errera Oppenheim.
The couple, along with their three children, Daniel, Claire, and Paul, moved to Pelham in 1960. After the children left home Shulamith began her career as a children's book author. Her works include "Einstein's Compass," "Fireflies for Nathan," and "The Lily Cupboard" (based on the diary of Anne Frank). A member of the American Folklore Society, her interest in culture and history often shone through in her writing.
Shulamith took piano lessons up until six months before she died. In midlife she was an avid tennis and squash player.
Whether around the kitchen table or in larger gatherings Shulamith and Felix's home was a welcoming venue for the lively exchange of ideas, exchanges that were often enhanced by Shulamith's excellent, imaginative cuisine.
Shulamith will be missed by all who loved her.
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Memories and Condolences
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Joyce whitney-kapitulik
October 6, 2025
I just wanted to add a message to the family, my deepest sympathy to all of you! Your Mom was a lovely woman. She looked so lovely on her recent birthday just wanted to share.
Joyce Whitney
October 6, 2025
I have known Shulamith for alot of years we befriended each other years ago. I would come and visit and she would share her heart and stories of her family,life,books,many wonderful interests, She was loving, and kind. I am going to miss her very much. So grateful I shard her recent birthday! Sincere, sympathy to her family.
Susan Levitt (nee Arnold) Amherst High classmate of Danny's
October 1, 2025
A life well lived. My condolences to Danny, Claire and Paul. May her memory be a blessing.
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