Arline Markovitz

MARKOVITZ: Arline Markovitz, 95, of Harrisburg, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Homeland Center. She was born on July 26, 1930, in Pittsburgh to the late Ben and Sylvia (Jacobs) Steinberg. Arline was a member of Beth El Temple, Harrisburg, a life member and past president of Hadassah, a member of the Beth El Sisterhood and the Jewish Community Center Senior Adult Club in Harrisburg. She was a longtime mahjong player, known for her beautiful singing voice and participated in community theater in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. She was the widow of Harold Markovitz, preceded in death by a brother, Dr. Arthur Steinberg, and a granddaughter, Bari Sternberg. Surviving are three daughters: Sheryl Sternberg and her husband, Richard, of Monroeville; Bonnie Schatz and her husband, Michael, of Ambler; Marcie Engelson and her husband, Jon, of Denver, Colorado; five grandchildren, David, Elyssa, Harris, Samuel, Matthew; seven great-grandchildren, Nissa, Morgan, Rosie, Sylvie, Florence, Charlotte and Emilia; and a great-great-granddaughter. Funeral services were held at Beth El Cemetery Chapel. Burial in Beth El Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of the Hetrick-Bitner Funeral Home, 3125 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109. To send condolences or to share memories with the family, please go to BitnerCares.com. Memorial contributions in Arline’s honor may be made to Beth El Temple, 2637 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110, or to Hadassah, 40 Wall Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 1005. PJC