Jane Pincus Silverstein
November 25, 1926 - August 25, 2018
- Share:
Jane Pincus Silverstein
November 25, 1926 - August 25, 2018
Obituary
Jane pincus silverstein, 91 of charleston, passed away on saturday, august 25, 2018 after a brief illness
she is survived by her daughters, peggy o’connell (fiancã©’, bennardo amster) of sparta, nj and leigh (husband, rob) sult of san antonio, tx; sister-in-law, lois silverstein kaufman of charleston; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and ever compassionate caregivers.
Jane was born in norfolk, va on november 25, 1926 to the late harry and esther d. Pincus, sr. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, philip j. Silverstein; and brother, closest lifelong friend, harry pincus, jr.
Jane was a graduate of maury high school, norfolk, va in 1944 and madison college, harrisonburg, va with a ba degree in 1948. She was married to philip on april 30, 1949 and moved to charleston where they had 63 years of a fulfilling and joyful marriage.
Jane was recognized for her efforts in community support. She served as the first woman president b’nai temple israel; president arthur b. Hodges auxiliary; president family services travelers aid and president b’nai temple israel sisterhood. Jane also served as kanawha county jury commissioner, secretary for the kanawha crime and delinquency foundation and received an award in 1966 as one of the women of the year. She was a volunteer for the women’s auxiliary at camc. Jane was an active member of sunrise and a beloved substitute teacher at piedmont elementary school.
Funeral service will be 11 a.M. Wednesday, august 29, 2018 at b’nai temple israel, charleston with rabbi joe blair officiating. Burial will follow at b’nai israel cemetery, charleston. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm tuesday, august 28, 2018 at barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston.
As an expression of sympathy, flowers and donations are both welcome. Donations may be made in memory of jane to: b’nai temple israel and the greater kanawha valley foundation.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Barlowbonsall.Com .
Barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston has been entrusted with the arrangements.
17 responses to Jane Pincus Silverstein
Ted And Evelyn Smith says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Good Friends
Location: Charleston West Virginia
We Are Greatly Saddened To Say Goodbye To Our Good Friend And Neighbor, Jane Silverstein. She Was Our Floor Representative Here At Edgewood Summit, And Always A Good Friend We Count On. Kind, Loving, And Giving Of Herself And Her Time, She Was Everything A Friend Could Be. There Will Always Be An Empty Spot In Our Hearts With Her Gone…..Ted And Evelyn Smith, Evelyn Smith
Ted & Evelyn Smith says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Jane Silverstein, A Good And Faithful Friend
Location: Charleston West Virginia
We Are Grieved To Loose Our Good Friend And Neighbor, Jane Silverstein! She Was Also Our Faithful Floor Representative Here At Edgewood Summit. Jane Was Always A Lady, In Everything She Said And Did. A Good Friend To Everyone She Met, She Will Be Sorely Missed By Everyone Who Knew Her. One Of The Kindest And Most Helpful Persons We’Ve Ever Met. Ted And Evelyn Smith, Her Neighbors Down The Hall.
Charles G Nusbaum Jr says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Family Friend
Location: Denvet Colorado
So Sorry For Your Loss! Many Fond Memories Of Multiple Generations Having Fun On 87Th Street. We’Re Thinking About You And Will Be With You In Spirit Wednesday. Please Look Us Up If Ever In The Denver Metro Area. Love, Charles, Jr.
Puggy Farmer says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Clifton Forge Virginia
Sixty-One Years Of Family Friendship, So Many Memories. Leigh And Peggy, I Love You.
Puggy
Andy Shoenig says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Chapel Hill North Carolina
I Am So Grateful For Not Just The Role Pinky Played In My Life, But Also In The Lives Of My Mother And Grandmother. Her Legacy Is The Contributions She Made To Her Family, Friends, And Community. Thinking Of Everyone And Sending Love.