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RUTH SEFARBI Obituary
RUTH, (nee Fishman), died on March 18, 2011. She was born March 15, 1923, served as a WWII WAC, and then obtained a diploma from the Sorbonne and, later, a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania. She was a distinguished family therapist and worked for many years at the Philadelphia Child Guidance Center as a clinician and a supervisor. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, the artist and long time Barnes Foundation teacher, Harry Sefarbi. She is survived by her daughter, Mia and her grandson Benjamin. A service celebrating her life was recently held. Donations may be made in Ruth's memory to the Violette De Mazia Foundation, 400 E. Lancaster Ave., Wayne, Pa. 19087. Services arranged by BRINGHURST FUNERAL HOME AT WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERY.
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Anita Halpern
March 25, 2011
I got to know Ruth through Harry, with whom I had many discussions about art...his life. Lunches with Ruth after Harry's death were delightful and I learned what a gift her friendship was. She possessed a brilliant mind and, oh, what a memory she had. She will be missed by all who were privileged to know her.
March 25, 2011
My Aunt Ruth was a wonderful and interesting person. I have many fond memories of dinners at their house in Philadelphia and them coming to my parents' house. She had a life well lived and her beauty and contributions will live on in all that knew her.
Beth Smith Dellsite
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