Claire Louise, March 14, 2026, of Wynnewood, PA. Beloved daughter of Allison and Andrew Lapat; loving sister of Nathan Lapat; cherished granddaughter of Mimi Lapat, and Jan and the late Leon Silverman.
Family and friends are invited to Services Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 11:00AM at Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El, 1001 Remington Road, Wynnewood, PA. Interment at Mt. Sharon Cemetery. Shiva will be observed Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at the residence of Allison and Andrew Lapat.
In lieu of flowers or food, please consider making a donation in Claire’s memory to Chabad at Pittsburgh (www.chabadatpitt.org) or the Crohn’s & Colitus Foundation (www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org).

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