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Hannah Luftman Obituary
AGE: 18 • Bridgewater
Hannah E. Luftman, 18, died October 10, 2013. Hannah was born in Seminole, Fl and formerly of Plainfield before moving to Bridgewater in 1998. She was a 2013 Bridgewater-Raritan High School graduate and was attending Raritan Valley Community College. Hannah was a member of Temple Sholom, and was a girl scout. She also volunteered for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, and Mane Stream, formerly Somerset Handicapped Riders. Hannah enjoyed dancing and will be sadly missed by family and friends.
She is survived by her parents Jacob and Nora Arakelian Luftman, sibling Lee, and grandmother Ruth Luftman.
Funeral services will be 10:30am Monday at Temple Sholom, 594 North Bridge St., Bridgewater, 08807 followed by interment at Temple Sholom Cemetery, Bridgewater. Arrangements by Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home, 111 N. Gaston Ave., Somerville.Memorial contributions can be made to Temple Sholom. To send condolences to the family, visit wwwbrucecvanarsdalefuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Hannah Luftman
D Giaimo
October 31, 2013
I am very sorry for your loss. Memories no one can ever take awat
Howard Mangel
October 23, 2013
I was so saddened to hear of your family's loss. Wish you all the energy and strength to move through this and be helped by your friends' and family's support.
Gwen Kusznier
October 23, 2013
My heart aches for you. May it comfort you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gwen Kusznier
(Lee's eighth grade English teacher)
Karen Katz
October 22, 2013
I treasure my many years as Hannah's GS leader and friend. We shared many times/thoughts/discussions together which I will hold dear to my heart. We will miss you, my little Hannah.
HIgh ropes course, Girl Scout 61010 camping trip
Karen
October 22, 2013
October 22, 2013
Nora, Jack & Lee,
So saddened to hear of Hannah's passing. My heart is heavy with grief for the whole family. Hannah always had a smile for me when I saw her and she left us way too early. We will think of her often.
Lori, Matt and Michaela Wilson
October 20, 2013
Our deepest sympathy goes to you and your family,Nora & Jack.So sorry for you all. Hang in there the only thing that helps is time. She is in a better place. Love and prayers to all. Marilyn&Ron Saracen (former VNA buddy)
October 20, 2013
My heart hurts for you and your family Nora...may your love for Hannah and each other carry you through the days ahead & may God hold you close. My thoughts & prayers are with you all, Patty Matone and family.
October 19, 2013
Hannah,
I valued our friendship and I will miss you.
Love,
Cheyenne aka your Co-Director
Patti, Hayden and Selina Verbanas
October 19, 2013
Dear Jack, Nora and Lee, please know that your family is in my family's prayers. I am so very saddened to hear about your loss of Hannah. From reading the tributes here, I can tell she brought a lot of light to the lives of people who she encountered. For that, I am sure she will be remembered.
Eunice
October 17, 2013
Wow! I just saw Hannah in the few classes she came to Computer Literacy and she was right off the bat a very sweet and smart girl. I wish I could have enjoyed her presence longer! May God comfort your hearts and may the love of Jesus surround you forever.
October 16, 2013
I am sorry to hear about your loss. Hannah was a nice girl. I drove her to
Eisenhower both years. I will miss her.
Traci Miller
BRBOE bus driver
Crystal Nickels
October 16, 2013
My deepest sympathy and love are with you all. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers may God be with you in your time of grief. Hannah touched a lot of hearts whether she knew it or not Hannah you are loved and you will be sadly missed baby girl. We love you our angel.
Love always, Aunt Crystal, Morgan, Jesse, and Austin
Alex Antonelli
October 16, 2013
Most have within us, a purpose , a mission if you will, to bring to our fellow kind, by our lives and example. Some of us never come close to knowing why we are here . Then there are some like Hannah who carry us on her wings as she blazed new trails...
Mark Stetson
October 16, 2013
Dear Jacob and Family, I am so sorry to hear about the death of Hannah. As a relative of the Luftman family and the parent of an 18 year old, my thought and prayers are with you today.
October 16, 2013
Dear Jack, Nora and Lee, All our love and prayers to you and your extended family at this sorrowful time. Words fall short to describe all we wish we could do for you. I will never forget Hannah's infectious, spirit-like aura. Know that you are loved dearly and thought about daily. Donna, Randy, Magenta and Jade Hensinger
October 16, 2013
Heartfelt Sympathy in the loss of your loved one. I cannot imagine the grief and sorrow. I shall hold my own daughters a little closer each time I hug them.
Christmas with cousins (mom's family)
Mimi McCann
October 15, 2013
Christmas with cousins (mom's side of the family)
October 15, 2013
October 15, 2013
R.I.P. Now you are in God's arms.
Angel Cardozo
October 15, 2013
Hannah Luftman was a joy to know and a tragedy to have lost. May her soul find comfort in knowing her loved ones miss her each and every day
Margo Saltzman
October 15, 2013
Hannah was a light in the life of those who knew her. She was loving, caring and kind. She had a wonderful smile, infectious laugh and a heart that went on for miles. She has left a deep and lasting void in all who knew her. She is in the loving embrace of God now and at peace. This is such an amazing family. I hope they too find peace and comfort through memories of the wonderful years they had with their precious daughter. Much love to the family.
October 15, 2013
May the Lord console you and bring you peace in this difficult time.
Yolanda Lusinger
wayne miller
October 15, 2013
She was brave young women that found the courage to confront her fears. I am sure she will remain an inspiration to many who understood her. I am privileged to have known her for a short time … wish I could have done more.
October 15, 2013
October 15, 2013
October 15, 2013
Bill & Merrill Marshall
October 14, 2013
We wish we could be there to grieve with you. Our hearts are breaking with yours, Nora and Jack. We are holding you up with our prayers and love.
Jennifer Castro
October 14, 2013
I'm sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine how you're all feeling. Hanna is in a better place. All of you are in my prayers
Marion Moyers
October 14, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Hannah Luftman!
Shane
October 14, 2013
Rest in peace my angel. Your heart and spirit will never leave us.
October 14, 2013
We are so very sorry for your loss. May GOD cover you in peace during this very difficult time.
Wayne and Jackie Mckelvie
Boronkas-Prehn Family
October 14, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Amanda told me how sweet and caring Hanna was.
She will be sadly missed our prayers are with your family through this grief.
Bobbi Prato
October 14, 2013
My deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you.
Peggy Wilson
October 14, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Hannah. Her life will be missed!
I always enjoyed seeing both Lee and Hannah coming into BRHS each day. Watching their growth through their years of high school was a pleasure.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sorrowful time. May God bless you with love and strenght.
Christine Lacey
October 14, 2013
Lee & family, I am so sorry for your loss and will be praying for you.<3
The Bernero Family
October 14, 2013
To the Luftman Family, our deepest and sincerest sympathies for your loss. Hannah was a kind, caring, and thoughtful young lady and will be missed by all whose lives she touched. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Cristina and Anthony Barber
October 14, 2013
So saddened by your loss..Hannah will be missed and remembered by many.
Tyler
October 14, 2013
My thoughts are with the Luftman family. I am so sorry for your loss.
David, Caitie Everett
October 14, 2013
Terribly sorry for your loss. It has been years but we both remember growing up and playing with her and Lee. She was a good one. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Tucker
October 14, 2013
I did not get a chance to meet Hannah, however, I have a feeling that she was quite special. Thankfully I have had the pleasure of getting to know other members of the Luftman family, especially Lee, over these last couple of months. Not only could I not ask for a better roommate then Lee but his parents are some of the kindest, most genuine people I have ever met. When I heard this tragic news I was heartbroken. Hannah died way to young but her memory will always live on in the hearts of people who loved her. Once again, I am so sorry for your loss. If there is ever anything I can do, please let me know.
June 2010
Lee Luftman
October 14, 2013
Hannah at her cousin's wedding (September 2011)
Lee Luftman
October 14, 2013
Hannah's high school graduation (June 2013)
Lee Luftman
October 14, 2013
October 13, 2013
FROM BRHS CLASS OF 2013
RIP Hannah, I'm sure many of us regret not knowing you while we had the chance. God bless you and your family.
October 13, 2013
To the Luftman Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Hannah. Though your hearts are heavy with her loss, her love and spirit will be with you always. With deepest sympathy,
Rita, Jim, Casey and Megan Higgins
Edie
October 13, 2013
I did not know you well but every time I saw you in the hallway since we were small children you had a smile on your face. So sorry for your loss family and friends of Hannah. Best wishes in these hard times. Rest in peace Hannah.
Jonathan Scarborough
October 13, 2013
So sorry, wish I could have met her
Janette Guyette
October 13, 2013
Dear Nora and Jack,
I know how much you loved Hannah.
She will always be imbedded in your hearts.
I am so sorry for your grief.
My deepest sympathies for your family.
Janette Guyette
Karen, Michael, Doron, Jaz, Jorden, Kaenan, & Aiden Erenberg
October 13, 2013
Hannah, your absence will be felt by all who have known you. Your family will be in our thoughts in these difficult days to come.
October 13, 2013
Our deepest condolences. We love you.
Suzanne and Steve.
Leslie Burgos
October 13, 2013
Hannah, you are my best friend forever
You will be missed
you will be in my heart
Leslie Burgos
October 13, 2013
All fun time we had
Hannah I will missed you forever
I love you so much
M Pullman
October 12, 2013
So sad about your daughter, didn't know her, but have teenagers & this can happen to all of us.
Again, So sorry for your lose.
Eileen,Jed, Matt and Rachel Yaney
October 12, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Hannah. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
October 12, 2013
We are very sad to here about this and send our deepest sympathy to the family. May Hannah walk in the garden of our Lord Jesus Christ in peace, as she will be sadly missed. with sincere sympathy from Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Terrick.
October 12, 2013
May God's loving arms surround you during this difficult time and always.
~A mother of an angel
Annie
October 12, 2013
so sad to see someone from my graduating class pass away. rest in peace hannah.
Jeff and Debbie Shapiro
October 12, 2013
We are so saddened by this tragic loss.
Our thoughts are with you.
Janice Schwalb
October 12, 2013
Our deepest sympathies to the Luftman family. We are so sorry for your loss.
( Aunt ) Sandy Luftman
October 12, 2013
So sorry to learn of this tragedy.....love and courage to all.
Carol Madden
October 12, 2013
To the Luftman Family, Please accept my deepest sympathies at the loss of Hannah.
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