NATALIE SCHARF

1925 - 2021

NATALIE SCHARF obituary, 1925-2021, Philadelphia, PA

NATALIE SCHARF

1925 - 2021

BORN

1925

DIED

2021

NATALIE SCHARF Obituary

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SCHARF NATALIE (nee MEHLMAN) Age 95, of Northeast Phila., passed away peacefully on August 1, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Scharf, whose Hebrew name is Necha bat Rasel, was born in Jaworzno, Poland in 1925. The Holocaust decimated her family - her parents, Yitzhak and Rasel, and three sisters, Chava, Rivka, and Sarah, were killed along with many others; she survived but spent several harrowing years in the Gabersdorf labor camp. Her brother, Leon, and one sister, Yadja, also survived. She met her husband, Bernard, in a displaced persons camp after the war and in 1947 they settled in Philadelphia. Ms. Scharf worked as a seamstress for many years and was a member and choir singer with the Association of Jewish New Americans. She overcame her experiences to build a loving family and is survived by her son, Jeffrey and daughter-in-law Nancy, and her daughter Andie and son-in-law Yehuda as well as grandchildren Joshua, Michael, Cara, Niva, and Jonathan, and great grandchildren Aidan, Daria, and Benjamin, plus many other family members both blood and chosen. In remembering her we are drawn to the MLK quote: "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." Gravesite Services will be held on Wed., August 4th at 11 A.M. at the Shalom Memorial Park in Huntingdon Valley, PA. Shiva will be observed Wed. only 6-8 P.M. at the home of Jeffrey and Nancy Scharf. Contributions in her memory may be made to St. Mary Hospital, Office of Philanthropy, 1207 Langhorne-Newtown Rd, Langhorne, PA 19047. www.goldsteinsfuneral.com

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July 28, 2024

Patrick Dempsey posted to the memorial.

August 4, 2023

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August 9, 2021

Charles Klayman posted to the memorial.

Patrick Dempsey

July 28, 2024

Natalie knew full well what her Friendship meant to me. I hope she fully knew that.

Patrick Dempsey

August 4, 2023

Natalie. You made me Your Friend.

Charles Klayman

August 9, 2021

Dear Jeff, Nancy, and Family,

I My deepest condolences and heartfelt sorry for the loss of your beloved Mother. May time and all the wonderful memories of her loving presence help ease the loss and pain. I am sorry that I missed the funeral and Shiva. I did not know the specifics until I read Ruth's email, the next day.

Dr Krish

August 5, 2021

Sorry for the loss of your mother
I feel for you ,as I lost my mom 3years ago
RIP

Mildred Nelson

August 4, 2021

My deepest sympathy, God bless you and your family

Robin Redondo

August 4, 2021

Jeff, Nancy and family my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss and grief. May God surround you all with peace and comfort as you cherish so many memories with your family now and time to come. Warm hugs.

Patrick Dempsey

August 4, 2021

Natalie knew Me, and knew my commitment to the 6,000,000 Jews she was fortunate Not to be one of them. Her warmth and generosity leaves me in awe of her remarkable spirit. I am too far away to be there but merely a thought away to share in the great grief that is My loss. Rest well my Friend. My sincerest apologies for not getting to see you.

Sari and Roy Greenbaum

August 3, 2021

So saddened by your lose

C. Talarico

August 3, 2021

I will always remember your beautiful and resilient spirit, Natalie. You are and will remain an inspiration. Rest In Peace! xoxo

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