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Barbara Jaffe Obituary
Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Hyman and Rose Klavonski Jaffe.
Barbara was happiest caring for so many children in the community. This was so apparent later in her life, as these children would come to visit her at the Jewish Home. Her second greatest joy was the time she spent at the Jewish Home and the many friends who crossed her path daily.
Her family extends its sincere gratitude to Barbara's doctors and nurses and for the dedication and commitment the staff of the Jewish Home showed her through the years.
Surviving are a nephew, Arthur Mayer and wife, Cindy, and their children, Chris, Jennifer and Jessica; a niece, Ruth Graci, and her children, Tara and Jeffrey and wife, Mona; and several cousins.
She also was preceded in death by a sister, Addie Mayer and her husband, Manny Mayer.
A graveside funeral service will be today at 11 a.m. in Dalton Jewish Cemetery by Rabbi Joseph Mendelsohn. There is no shiva.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish Home, 1101 Vine St., Scranton, PA 18510. Arrangements by the Ziman Funeral Home Inc., Scranton.
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for Barbara Jaffe
Tracy Ritter
May 25, 2010
Thank you, Barb, for always making our days a little brighter with a smile and contagious laugh. We thought of Barb often after Lottie passed away, and were so shocked and sad to hear the news of her passing. Everyone here lost a friend, but Heaven is a probably little more fun these days...
Hugs, Jerry, Theresa, Tracy and Matthew Ritter (and of course Dayna
too!)
Gerry
May 18, 2010
She will be sorely missed. I will cherish the memories forever. God bless her and her family.
Melissa Johnson
May 18, 2010
Always good for a smile, a joke, and a laugh! I will always think of Barbara and smile! It was my pleasure getting to know her. Thoughts to her family & friends she will be sadly missed.
Marge Campbell Gray
May 18, 2010
Barb was a sweet, quiet girl in Tech High School. While I did not know her very well I did see her around the halls and her photo is in our year book. Our thoughts go out to her family at this time. Marge Campbell Gray and the Class of 54.
Debbie Rumensky
May 17, 2010
Barbara had a heart of gold. Everyone she meet was touched by her kindness.
My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Joe Graf
May 17, 2010
I was saddened to read that Barbara had died. When I was a youngster, my mother would send me on errands to the Jaffe's store where I would see and talk to Barbara. I recall that she always seemed a happy and friendly as were her entire family. I wish to extend my sympathy to Barbara's family.
Debbie Williams
May 17, 2010
Certain people touch our lives in a very special way....Barb, you were definitely one of them ~ Thoughts & prayers go out to her family ~
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