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Yetta Whitman Obituary
Born in Port Chester, NY on November 12, 1912 to Ethel and Samuel Steinberg, she lived in So. Norwalk, CT until her marriage to Samuel Whitman. Mr. Whitman died in 1982.
Mrs. Whitman leaves a loving family and a large group of friends who will miss her. Her four children, born and raised in Worcester, are Joel Whitman (wife Estelle) of Swampscott, Meryl Green (husband Raymond Green) of the Bronx, NY, Sheila Whitman of Vail, CO, and Elizabeth Hahn (husband Andrew Hahn) of Belmont. Mrs. Whitman also leaves 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Whitman graduated from Simmons College. For several years, she managed the customer service desk at Whitman's, the family-owned supermarket on Chandler St., and later was a loyal volunteer at the Worcester Craft Center shop. She was a member of several service organizations and a Past President of Hadassah.
In addition to being a caring and beloved relative and friend, Yetta Whitman was an intrepid world traveler, a music and nature lover, an avid reader, swimmer and walker, and an excellent bridge and Scrabble player.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, TODAY, FRIDAY, APRIL 4TH in Perlman Funeral Home, 1026 Main St. Burial will be in B'Nai Brith Cemetery.
Memorial Observance will be announced at the time of the funeral.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Yetta Whitman's memory to a charity of your choice or to UMass Memorial Hospice, 650 Lincoln St., Worcester, MA 01605.
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Lynne (Whitman) Stephenson
April 5, 2008
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of my Aunt Yetta. Although I didn't spend a great deal of time with her in recent years, the time I did have with her is filled with very fond memories. She was always warm, welcoming and had a great sense of humor. I am grateful that I got to see her at my nieces Bat Mitzvah in 2006 and at the Whitman 50th anniversary seder. I also remember spending some nice times with her at the various Whitman events and even many years ago at her home in New London and a few times working together at the store. Both of my parents had a strong bond with Yetta, she will be sadly missed. I am honored to have known her.
gloria and bob weller
April 4, 2008
Dear Joel, I know how difficult this past month has been for you and the family. Your mother was a unique person, who was dearly loved . Her example as a highly respected member of her community will provide a reserve of memories to all of you. Sincere condolences, Gloria and Bob
Robert Saltz
April 4, 2008
Dear Joel and Estelle,
May we offer our condolences for your loss.
Sincerely,
Lynne and Bob Saltz
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