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AILEEN WHITMAN Obituary

WHITMAN (EPSTEIN)
AILEEN EPSTEIN WHITMAN, passed on July 26, 2016, grace-fully in her home. Beloved wife of the late Gerson Epstein and the late Jules I. Whitman; cherished sister of Wilma (Ronald) Lenkin, and the late Evelyn (Stanley) Edeiken; loving and devoted mother of Barbara Epstein Sivan, and Charles (Roslyn) Epstein; stepmother of David (Lynn Rosellini) Whitman and Douglas Whitman; adoring grandmother of Rachel, Genna, Joshua (Jennifer) Epstein, Etya Sivan, Lily Whitman, Katherine Whitman. Aileen will be remembered as a loving and graceful daughter, wife, mother, sister, Bubbie, aunt, great aunt and friend. Elegant, a lover of nature, music and the arts, Aileen cared for all, especially the underserved. Aileen lived life to the fullest with dignity, gratitude, and grace. Aileen was a member of the National Board of Governors of Ben Gurion University, a board member of the National Liberty Museum and a member of the volunteer committee of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Aileen leaves behind a legacy of generosity of spirit, of bringing family and friends together and of responsibility to help make the world a better place. She will remain always in our hearts.
Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services Thursday at 12 Noon, GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS 6410 N. Broad St. Int. Montefiore Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at the home of Aileen Epstein Whitman through Sunday evening. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to American Associates of Ben Gurion University of the Negev, 261 Old York Road, #417A, Jenkintown PA 19046 or The National Liberty Museum , 321 Chestnut St., Phila. PA 19106.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Jul. 27 to Jul. 28, 2016.

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January 27, 2019

I just came across this online as I was thinking about your Mom as I drove past the farm on Charlestown Road. I use to work for your Dad both in Merion and at the farm. He was the nicest man and your Mom was the best. I loved them both and will never forget them. So sorry for your loss.
Rachael Ceffaratti

Yvonne Howard

July 28, 2016

So sorry for your loss I think I knew most of all the family I will keep all of you in my prayers

July 28, 2016

To Chuck, Roz and family:
I am sorry for the loss of your remarkable Mother. May her memory be eternal!
Andy Motel

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