Arline Markovitz

Arline Markovitz obituary

Arline Markovitz

Arline Markovitz Obituary

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Arline Markovitz, 95, of Harrisburg, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Homeland Center.

She was born on July 26, 1930, in Pittsburgh to the late Ben and Sylvia (Jacobs) Steinberg.

Arline was a member of Beth El Temple, Harrisburg, a life member and past president of Hadassah, a member of the Beth El Sisterhood, and the Jewish Community Center Senior Adult Club in Harrisburg. She was a longtime Mahjong player, known for her beautiful singing voice and participated in community theater in McKeesport, PA.

She was the widow of Harold Markovitz, preceded in death by a brother, Dr. Arthur Steinberg and a granddaughter, Bari Sternberg.

Surviving is 3 daughters; Sheryl Sternberg and her husband, Richard of Monroeville, Bonnie Schatz and her husband, Michael of Ambler, Marcie Engelson and her husband, Jon of Denver, CO, 5 grandchildren; David, Elyssa, Harris, Samuel, Matthew, 7 great grandchildren; Nissa, Morgan, Rosie, Sylvie, Florence, Charlotte, Emilia and a great-great granddaughter.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Beth El Cemetery Chapel. Burial will be in Beth El Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Arline's honor may be made to Beth El Temple, 2637 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or to Hadassah, 40 Wall Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 1005.
Hetrick-Bitner Funeral Home, Inc. - Harrisburg

3125 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109

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