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Vivian Hoffman Obituary
PHILADELPHIA — Vivian (Soble) Hoffman, a lifelong Philadelphian, died peacefully March 2, 2016, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in 1924, in Philadelphia to the late Naomi (Bohrer) Soble and Samuel Soble, Vivian was a graduate of Temple University. She married Dr. Leon Orsher in 1946. She worked for the Philadelphia Board of Education as the representative to Juvenile Court. In 1973, she married the eminent Judge J. Sydney Hoffman.
A woman of beauty and talent, Vivian was a gifted pianist who studied under the tutelage of the late Gertrude Spergel. She was an avid patron of the Philadelphia Orchestra and a skilled bridge player. Her loving devotion to family and friends was truly inspirational.
Vivian is survived by her adoring family; children, Stuart Orsher, M.D., and Gladys George, of New York City, and Robert Orsher, VMD, and Andrea (Newman) Orsher, VMD; sister, Iris (Soble) Levy and brother-in-law, Richard J. Levy; grandchildren, Theodore George Orsher, Clifford George Orsher, James Newman Orsher and Kerstin Fuchs, and Rebecca (Orsher) Stemplewicz and Aaron Stemplewicz; great-grandson, Rois Corvin Fuchs Orsher; and many devoted nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held noon Sunday, March 6, at Joseph Levine and Sons, 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA 19008. Interment will follow at Haym Salomon Memorial Park, 200 Moores Road Frazer, PA 19355.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Philadelphia Orchestra (www.philorch.org) or Lenox Hill Hospital, 100 East 77th St., New York, NY 10075.
For additional information, please visit www.levinefuneral.com.
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March 11, 2016
Please accept my sincere condolences on Vivian Hoffman's passing. My friend, Vivian, holds a special place in my heart. My prayers are with her family.
May she rest in peace. Linda Fantini
Lowen Hankin
March 9, 2016
What a beautiful lady, inside and out. Vivian will be remembered by our entire family with love and affection.
March 8, 2016
To Vivian's children and grandchildren - I'll remember your mom/grandmom as a true presence, who filled every room with her larger than life, impeccably dressed and coiffed presence and hearty laugh. I'll also remember that she so thoughtfully sent Hanukkah cards to my girls every year. I hope it gives you comfort to know that she has joined "her Sydney". Fondly, Alisa Newman Hood (Vivian's great-niece, granddaughter of Irma Penneys)
March 6, 2016
I only knew Vivian through Judy Ginsberg. I met her at all of Judy's Yom Kippur break fasts. She was such a classy lady. I was in awe of her. I offer my condolences to her family, especially the the family from Upper Dublin where I live. I am Michael Bressler's mom Ellen
March 5, 2016
Iris,
Sincere condolences .Remember meeting her at bar functions.
Donald and Sheila Mc Fadden
DW
March 5, 2016
My sincerest condolences to the family. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time. (Psalm 29:11)
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