Jean G. Feldstein, 74

Jean G. Feldstein, 74, of Lancaster, died Friday August 28, 2009 at Hospice of Lancaster County Mount Joy Center.

Born in Montreal, Canada, Jean was the daughter of the late Karol and Minnie (Zanker) Glassman.  She was married to Samuel J. Feldstein for 53 years.

A Teacher and Elementary Reading Specialist for East Hempfield Township School District, and IU13, Jean and her husband also owned PIP Printing in York from 1980 until 1999.

A member and recipient of the Congregant of the Year award of Temple Beth El, Jean was past Co-President of the Sisterhood, an active participant in Hadassah, and spent many years on the Board of Directors.  Jean was Chairperson of the Sanctuary committee for the new building of Temple Beth El, and and for years was the treasurer and active member of the Cemetery Committee, as well as many other committees.  She was also treasurer and active board member of Jewish Family Services.

In addition to her husband, Jean is survived by her daughters, Marilyn S, wife of Kenneth L. Edwards, of Phoenix, AZ,  Sharon N. Feldstein, wife of Richard H. Sosis, of Sharon, MA, grandchildren, Drew, Danny, and Rachel Edwards, and Baram, Shaya, Chava, and Eliel Sosis, and her sister, Doris Sandow, of Toronto, Canada.  She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Tau, and Ronnie Berkman.

Funeral Services will take place on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 2:30 PM at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 with Rabbi Stephan Parnes officiating.  A calling time will be held on Sunday from 1:30 until 2:30 PM at the funeral home.  Interment will be in Temple Beth El Cemetery, Lititz, PA. Those who desire may make a Memorial Contribution in Jean’s memory to Jewish Family Services, 1120 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603.  To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com.