Sylvia Wolper

Sylvia Goldberg Wolper passed away on November 16, 2012 in Miami, Florida after a brief illness.Sylvia was born December 24th, 1913 in Mogielnica, Poland to Rebecca and Israel Geldbart.She was predeceased by husband Louis Wolper; son, Marvin Wolper and grand-daughter, Janice Wolper Benator. She was also predeceased by siblings, Helen Feinstein, Dr. Ralph Geldbart, and Jack Geldbart.Surviving are son, Richard Wolper of Hollywood, FL; daughter Eileen (Larry) Joseph of Sunny Isles Beach, FL and daughter-in-law Jane Wolper of Charleston, SC.Surviving also are grand-daughters, Stacey (Brian) Tovin of Atlanta, GA, Cindy (Anthony) Borzillo of Davie, FL, Allison (Benjamin) Pollock of Huntington Woods, MI, Lindsey Wolper of Florence, SC, 10 great-grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.Sylvia spent most of her life in Charleston and was an active member of Hadassah, Synagogue Emanu-El and its sisterhood. In 2001 she moved to Miami and was a resident at Douglas Gardens. She loved life and people; she lived every day to its fullest.Graveside services will be held on Monday November 19th at 12:00 noon at Synagogue Emanu-El Cemetery (Maryville). Rabbi Isser New of Atlanta will officiate. Shiva will be observed at the home of Eileen and Larry Joseph in Atlanta. Contributions in her memory should be made to the charity of your choice.Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com.