GOLD SYLVIA LICHTSTEIN Born 1914, died Sunday, January 17, 2016. Wife of late Manuel for over 70 years; mother of late Sanford (Elinor) Gold and the late Russell (Rae) Gold; grandma of Bob (Amy) Gold, Karen (Ari Schkolnik) Anisfeld, Sue (Scott) Long, Lisa (Steven) Rudick and Dr. Erika (David) Kestenberg; great- grandma of Jessica (Mk Davis) Gold, Alon Anisfeld, Julie Long, Jake Gold, Jordan Long, Max Rudick, Roi Kestenberg and Talia Kestenberg; sister of Milton (Charlotte) Lichtstein, Rose (Sherle) Wagner and Fred (Marian) Lichtstein. Sylvia was active in various organizations, community projects and democratic politics, received the American Legion Medal in eighth grade, graduated from Schenley High School with honors in three and a half years and was the commencement speaker. For over 30 years, Sylvia was a leader in a group called Recovery, Inc., for people coping with anxiety and she organized a group of fearful flyers (including herself) who after eight weekly meetings at the airport, flew successfully. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Monday at 11 a.m. Visitation one half hour prior to services, 10:30-11 a.m. Interment Poale Zedeck Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Recovery International, 1415 W. 22nd Street, Tower Floor, Oak Brook, IL 60523. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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