Loretta Ackerhalt, beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, formerly of Clifton, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on December 6, 2009 in Lancaster, PA.

The daughter of Sadie and Hyman Levine, she was born in Passaic, New Jersey.

Loretta was predeceased by Dr. Martin J. Ackerhalt, husband; and son Dr. Jay Ackerhalt.

She is survived by Esta-Gail Margolies (daughter, wife of Michael) New York, NY; Shirley Kadushin (sister) Lancaster; Judy Ackerhalt (daughter-in-law) Walnut Creek, CA; Jonathan Ackerhalt (grandson, husband of Jaime) Corte Madera, CA; and one great grandson; nieces, Mona Berch (wife of Mark) Silver Spring, MD, and Marian Kadushin (partner of George Sotos), Lancaster, and nephew, Stephen Kadushin (husband of Kerry) Lancaster; and many other nieces and nephews.

She recently celebrated her 92 ^nd birthday with her family. Private graveside service will be held in New Jersey. Visitation and Shiva will be Thursday 7 – 8:30 pm at 133 Murry Hill Drive, Lancaster. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Temple Beth El or Susquehanna Association for the Blind.