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Marilyn Schaff Obituary
MARILYN (nee Greiner) of Wyncote PA. Wife of the late Nathaniel. Beloved mother of Michael (Anita) Schaff, Diane (Leonard) Lipton and Eric (Karol Bock) Schaff. Cherished by her seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Loved by all who knew her. Services and interment are private.
JOSEPH LEVINE and SON
www.levinefuneral.com
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Karen Glasser
September 19, 2007
Dear Diane,
IL will always have wonderful memories of Marilyn. I can just see her now with her short curly hair and bare feet! I always loved visiting your house - which was all the time - and can remember her great cooking and beautiful art. I know you will always carry with you many lovely memories of a lovely lady. Love, Karen Glasser
Seth Goldberg
September 11, 2007
How lucky the eleven of us are to have been given all that Marilyn (Grammy/GiGi) had to offer, with the love and affection of a grandmother and great-grandmother who relished and cherished those roles.
Jane Walderman Cohen
September 11, 2007
What a shock and what a loss to hear of Marilyn's passing. There are so many wonderful memories to remember while growing up -- spending Sundays together at the Schaff's, mom and Marilyn's MarLu Art Gallery where they were their best customers, visiting in Philly, Marilyn's wonderful salads, her always running around barefoot, her warmth and hospitality...it's just so sad that miles sometimes have to keep us apart. I'm glad we've all been able to reconnect in recent years, and that mom and I had the chance to talk to Marilyn in June. She will certainly be missed but she leave wonderful memories for everyone to reflect on.
Love, Jane
Len Lipton
September 8, 2007
Could anyone ask for a better mother-in-law? Right from our first meeting, Marilyn was kind and gracious. Over the years, I found our opinions on just about every topic were in agreement-politics, food, and especially Diane. She always remembered everyone on their special occasions-birthday, anniversary etc. She was a delight and understanding yet her opinions were firm and unalterable without being harsh or arrogant. Her knowledge on just about everything was amazing. When we had a question about some fact, we immediately contacted her-she was the authority and decider. Time never affected her mind or dispostion; she was as sharp at 84 or is it 39 as when I first met her. My memory of her is with a smile on her face. I will greatly miss her as I have Nat.
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Natalie Smith
September 5, 2007
Not how did she die but how did she live
Not what did she gain but what did she give
These are the units to measure the worth of a woman as a woman, regardless of birth
Not what was her station but had she a heart
and how did she play her God-given part?
Was she ever ready with a word of good cheer
To bring back a smile, to banish a tear?
Not what was her shrine nor what was her creed?
But had she befriended those really in need
Not what did the sketch in the newspaper say?
But how many were sorry when she passed away
May all her positive upbeat memories live on.
Love,
Natalie and Jerry
Elaine Donsky
September 2, 2007
Diane,
It was a joy to know your mother. Her bright face and attitude braught joy to all who knew her. I especially loved to hear her stories about the family. I know she will be missed.
Love,
Elaine
Seth and Grammy
September 1, 2007
Gram with Seth, Jen and Lenny
September 1, 2007
Marilyn and her brothers Bill and Joe
September 1, 2007
Aunt Marilyn with Dean, Corrie and Sara
September 1, 2007
Amy and Aunt Marilyn
September 1, 2007
Dottie Magen
August 30, 2007
I first met Marilyn probably 30 years ago when we both were involved in Brandeis University National Women's Committee. She was so full of ideas and had so much energy to accomplish her goals, she was the driving force of the Philadelphia chapter. Marilyn was always super enthusiastic and described everything as "fabulous " or "spectacular". She was an excellent hostess and loved to entertain. She was truly 'one of a kind.' I'm sorry that she is gone from our midst.
Neil Goldstein
August 30, 2007
Marilyn Schaff leaves a lasting impressaion as I recall her moments of pure joy,her fiestness,
and her exhuberance for life's jeweled experiences. She was comical, stark, and delicious.
Neil Goldstein /fbo of Bob Shepard,
The voice of the New York Yankees.
Gigi and Annabelle - July 22,2007
August 29, 2007
Dean Greiner
August 17, 2007
The Barnes Museum Family Tour Guide
If you ask most people of a certain age what they recall of the summer of 1976, they would probably relate stories of various bicentennial celebrations. In the more than three decades since, in which I have witnessed the pyrotechnic marvels of fireworks at Jones Beach, Smith Point Park, the Mall at Washington DC and other venues, the memory of that summer which remains more vivid than any other is the personally guided tour of the Barnes Museum in Philadelphia by Aunt Marilyn. The extensive collection of paintings and sculptures in its vast galleries were no match for either the love Aunt Marilyn had for art or the curiosity I still had in my first days of adolescence. In my sister Amy, she already had a young adult who shared her appreciation of the masterpieces of Michelangelo, DaVinci, Vermeer, Botticelli, Rembrandt, Delacroix, Monet and Renoir. Perhaps she thought I had gained sufficient maturity to share this interest with her as well and that I could recognize the importance of something beyond the rebirth of the Yankees dynasty. In retrospect, this guided tour may have had a greater purpose than making a family gathering a memorable experience. I have never possessed Amy’s talent with a paintbrush, and even at age 7 my daughter Sara is a better artist than I will ever be. It may have been Aunt Marilyn’s mission on that day to see to it that I would have the eyes to appreciate art even if I never had the hands to create it. In that mission, she succeeded admirably.
Judy & Marvin Gerr
August 13, 2007
Both of us met, and talked with Marilyn many times and each talk was a gem.
Gigi and Annabelle on July 22, 2007
August 11, 2007
Carol Berger
August 11, 2007
Although I did not know her as long as others, I'm happy I had the opporutnity to have met her. My thoughts and heart go out to the family ~ especially Diane.
Ro and Steve Leibowitz
August 11, 2007
Although we only knew your mother for a few years,it was easy to see what kind of woman she was. Marily was always warm,friendly,and interested in how you were doing.
I/We enjoyed talking to her about a multitude of subjects, and having a good laugh over corny jokes!!??
She will be missed by all.
Marilyn and Rita with Jen and Seth
August 11, 2007
Gigi and Annabelle
August 11, 2007
Mom and Dad, Feb.2003
August 11, 2007
Marilyn, Diane and Annabelle
August 11, 2007
Grammy's Birthday
August 11, 2007
Grammy with Olivia
August 11, 2007
Mike and Mom
August 11, 2007
Gram with Tori,Devin and Danielle
August 11, 2007
Eric, Karol and Alex with Gram
August 11, 2007
Grammy and Andy
August 11, 2007
Marilyn and Leah
August 11, 2007
Marilyn with Edna and Bill
August 11, 2007
Mom, Dad and Eric
August 11, 2007
Marilyn and Rita
August 11, 2007
Diane Lipton
August 11, 2007
For Mom, My anchor, You are always with me..
I am sharing just a few of the many photos I have so others can remember too.
Love, Diane
Edna Popoff
August 11, 2007
We could never feel the pain of the loss of your mother; first your father and now your mother, his rock. But we will miss her terribly. Her uplifting spirit, her positive attitude, ability to forge ahead, and accept life's hurts with resilience and creative solutions to provide peace and comfort to her beloved family while fulfilling her needs so everyone felt better about change and hope for the future. Marilyn's legacy is her love for friends and family and the depth of memories she leaves of her gracious hospitality and her proactive involvement with her interests in books, art, and decorating. Our memories and enjoyment with her and Nat always reflected her indomitable spirit to enjoy life with gusto. She always did things her way, but always with consideration and support and love for her family and friends. We benefited from her deep love of people. She doesn't need a concrete symbol of her leaving because so much of her goodness and warmth is in her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren. We will always think of her with loving memories.
She couldn't have done it all her way without all of your love and support.
We will always miss her and think of her forever.
All our love,
Edna and Bill
Leslie and Josh
mike schaff
August 8, 2007
Inspiration in life
Inspiration in death
Living life with joy
Facing death with resolve
Not needing faith to know
That there is goodness in death
As there is goodness in life
She knew the importance of self
She saw the value in dignity
Remarkable strength and fearlessness
In times we think should be scary
She has given us the gift of how to live
And how to die.
Jay Koplove
August 6, 2007
My deepest condolences to Mrs. Schaff's family. I knew this vibrant and loving charm of a person for 35 years. She was a kind-hearted, funny, competent, tolerant and supremely decent person. The world is less for her loss. She lived life well. May she rest in peace with God's blessings.
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