GEORGE R. GOLDSTONE

GOLDSTONE GEORGE R. GEORGE R. GOLDSTONE, DEVOTED HUSBAND, FATHER, AND BELOVED COMMUNITY LEADER George R. Goldstone, 93, of Merion Station, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and longtime leader of Herbert Yentis Realtors, died on October 13, 2025. Mr. Goldstone was known for his quick wit, generosity, and steady wisdom - qualities that guided both his family and the company he helped lead for half a century. To his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, he was known as "Gpop," a warm presence whose kindness and gentle strength served as the ultimate role model to all. He met the love of his life, Jackie, while walking together in high school, when he offered to carry her books. That simple gesture led to a 70-year marriage built on respect, devotion, and youthful optimism. Together they created the most welcoming home - a place where family and friends gathered for countless Thanksgivings and celebrations they will cherish forever. He lived in the same Merion Station home he built in 1970, a symbol of the stability and consistency he represented. Mr. Goldstone became a licensed real estate salesman in 1950, beginning a remarkable 55-year career that spanned generations and shaped the landscape of Greater Philadelphia. A Korean War veteran, he joined Herbert Yentis Realtors, the family business founded by Jackie's father in 1921. He became president in 1961, helping shepherd the company through decades of change while preserving its enduring values. Under his leadership, the company grew into one of the region's longest-operating family-owned real estate businesses - a fourth-generation enterprise that today manages properties with more than 300 tenants across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Mr. Goldstone was deeply proud of the company's century-long legacy, which he saw as intertwined with the progress of Greater Philadelphia itself. He said the company's story "fit the larger story of progress in our community," and that its strength lay in "the reputation we've passed down from generation to generation." Long before such practices were common, Mr. Goldstone implemented an employee profit-sharing program in 1976, reflecting his belief that a company's success should be shared by all contributors. He was admired for treating employees like family, for his humility, and for his unwavering fairness. "Our clients' success is our success," he said - a principle that guided his work and community life alike. In the community, Mr. Goldstone dedicated himself to civic philanthropy and faith-based service. He received the City of Philadelphia Liberty Bell Community Achievement Award in 1985 for his role in a major urban-renovation effort and the Leadership Award from Temple Beth Hillel–Beth El in 2010, recognizing decades of commitment to his synagogue and the Main Line Jewish community. A man of deep empathy and quiet conviction, he led by example - never seeking recognition but always willing to help. For all his professional achievements, family was the center of his world. He and Jackie raised three children - Jeff, Mark, and Debi - and delighted in watching their families grow. To his grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, Gpop was known for his boundless generosity. He traveled to the weddings of four grandchildren in four different states - each a joyful reminder of the growing family he and Jackie built together. Family gatherings often ended with what became known as "the Goldstone Goodbye" - a 30-minute ritual of lingering conversation inside the restaurant, long after the table was cleared. When asked in later years about the key to longevity, George would smile and point to the steadiness of being married to the same person. His generosity and the example he set in helping others will live on in the countless people who admired George Goldstone, an old-school gentleman. Mr. Goldstone is survived by his beloved wife, Jackie; sons, Jeff and Mark; daughter, Debi; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Dina, and daughter-in-law, Mindy. A private Graveside Service will be held at Haym Salomon Memorial Park in Frazer, PA. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Dina Goldstone Memorial Garden Fund or Temple Beth Hillel–Beth El General Fund (www.tbhbe.org). www.levinefuneral.com