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Arthur M. Levine, 94

May 29, 2020

Arthur M. Levine, a resident of Woodcrest Villa, passed away peacefully at the Mennonite Home on Friday, May 29, at the age of 94. Born in the Bronx, NY on March 10, 1926, he was the son of the late Samuel and Martha (Tetelman) Levine. He was raised on Long Island, NY and graduated from Lawrence High School in 1943.

He enrolled in Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY and, after a two-year stint in the U.S. Navy, received a Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering in 1949. He then worked for the Navy and was stationed in Point Barrow, AK for three months during the winter of 1949-50, where the sun never rose and the temperature never got above 20 degrees.

He returned to New York and began working for Airborne Instruments Laboratory in 1951, where he remained until his retirement in 1990. On June 20, 1954, he married the former Arlene Swenken. They had two children, Alan and Audrey, and eventually settled in Plainview, NY.

In order to keep up with the ever-changing technology, Arthur went back to school, earning a Master’s Degree in computer science from Stony Brook University in 1980, at the age of 54.

After Arlene’s untimely passing in 1987, Arthur met Evelyn Kern and they enjoyed going to the opera and ballet, and traveling to see family; they remained close companions until Evelyn’s passing in 2014. At that time, Arthur moved to Lancaster to be near his son and settled in at Woodcrest Villa, where he made many new friends.

Arthur is survived by his son Alan, of Lancaster, daughter Audrey Schwartz and her husband Richard, two grandchildren, Allison and Benjamin Schwartz, of the Bronx, three nieces and two nephews. He is also fondly remembered by Evelyn’s large family, who considered him as “one of their own.” He was predeceased by his brother Edgar.

A private funeral will be held on Friday, June 5 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home on Lititz Pike, with Rabbi Jack Paskoff officiating. A memorial service will be held at a later date when coronavirus restrictions are relaxed. Contributions in Arthur’s memory can be made to Congregation Shaarai Shomayim, 75 E. James St., Lancaster, PA 17602 or the American Heart Association (Lancaster Chapt.) 4250 Crums Mill Rd., Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17112

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June 06, 2020

Dear Audrey and Alan,
Your father, a scientist, lifelong learner and lover of the arts, was well-loved by so many…a beautiful legacy.
Love, Deb

June 06, 2020

Dear Audrey & Alan,
It’s happenstance that I came across the beautiful memorial service for your father and wish to express my heartfelt condolences to both of you. Gary & I we’re next door neighbors of Evelyn Kern and saw your father pretty often. Even after your father moved to Pennsylvania we kept in touch and even had an opportunity to visit him in Lancaster. When Jackie informed me Arthur passed away I was sad to hear it. I will miss his short and sweet phone calls. Your father was such a nice person, he will be missed. 
Faye & Gary Kurlander

June 05, 2020

Audrey & Alan. I just watched your dad’s memorial service. It felt as if I was in the chapel with you both hearing beautiful memories of your dad. May he now Rest In Peace. Fondly Margie. 
Marjorie Madison

June 05, 2020

Dear Audrey and Alan,
I was very touched by the beautiful stories you shared about your father. While I met him from time to time over the years it was lovely to get to know his legacy even better today. Now I understand even more why he was always so interested in the “Miss” mobile.   Wishing you my deepest condolences, comfort in your memories and gratefulness for the long life he lived with his family and friends. May his memory be a blessing. With love, Vicki

June 05, 2020

Thank you Rabbi for a soul stirring service of dear Arthur. A service so sweet that my soul laughed and cried. You did a wonderful tribute to dear, kind, Arthur Levine. Love with all my heart, Anita Ogden

June 05, 2020

The service was very moving, and we were happy to hear more stories of your father.  Alan, we hadn’t realized we had your father to thank for your ability to help us with wallpapering!  
Arny and Tracy Feldman

June 01, 2020

Dear Alan, 
i did  not see your dad for several weeks before the restrictions began at Woodcrest.  i called Sandy Hoover and asked if she knew anything.  She was just back from Florida and in quarantine and no help.  Then the restrictions got tighter and nobody knew about anybody else.  i had no idea  that he went to the Mennonite Home. i  am so sorry.
Your dad was very proud of you both for your mathematics and your music.  i ate with him frequently and he talked about you a lot. He also talked about your sister but i hardly knew her.
CHARLES WOLF

June 01, 2020

I will always appreciate how wonderful your Dad was to my mother. I learned many interesting information from your Dad. And as Audrey said, “when my Dad was in the car you didn’t need a GPS”.
Thanks to Alan and Audrey for including my mom’s name in the obituary. You two are wonderful. Shalom,
Anita Ogden

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