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Elaine Nussbaum Obituary
Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Nat and Lillian Levy Strauss, she graduated from Scranton Central High School and was a member of the reunion planning committee for the class of 1940. She attended Lackawanna Business College and did secretarial work for many years, retiring as office manager of the American Heart Association, Keystone Chapter. She was a member of Temple Israel and its Sisterhood, the Jewish Community Center's Senior Adult Club and the Jewish Home Auxiliary. Elaine was the very best mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and she will be greatly missed by all of her children.
Surviving are a son, Mark Nussbaum and wife, Judy, Huntington Beach, Calif.; a daughter, Marcia Oppenheim and husband, Jay, Huntington Beach; four grandchildren, Robin Manzer and husband, Ian; David Nussbaum; Noah Oppenheim and wife, Allison; and Abby Oppenheim; and a great-grandson, Ascher Oppenheim.
Graveside services will be Sunday at 11 a.m. at Dalton Jewish Cemetery by Cantor Vladimir Aronzon. There will be no local shiva. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania, 1101 Vine St., Scranton, PA 18510. To send an online condolence, visit www.Dunmore FuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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July 11, 2011
dear mark and marsha there really are not any words to tell you how i felt about your mother,but i think you know that. she was like a member of my familyevery day she would ask me what is going on in the neighborhood and she always loved to hear all of it. i miss looking forward to seeing both of you what a pleasure to have known you both.. love pat gluck.
Rick & Beth Zepel
July 4, 2011
Friendship is a treasured gift that individuals give to each other. Elaine achieved in a lifetime more than friendship with the Mandel family; she was regarded as a family member. We will always cherish her dear memory and the times spent chatting together in Scranton.
Mary & Lewis Ziman
June 11, 2011
Our deepest sympathy. Elaine and my Mother were first cousins. When I was a smallchild I spent a lot of time in their home with Uncle Nat, Aunt Lil, and Elaine. I have many happy memories.
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