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.