Evelyn (née Rome) Tabas
TABAS: Evelyn (née Rome) Tabas, June 13, 2025 (age 100), of Haverford, Pennsylvania. Devoted wife of the late Daniel M. Tabas; beloved mother of Lee (Nancy) Tabas, Linda (Murray) Stempel, JoAnn (Howard) Wurzak, Robert (Janine) Tabas, Carol Lynn Tabas and Susan Tabas Tepper; cherished sister of Dorothy Roberts and the late Marilyn Koeppel; devoted daughter of the late Bluma Fine Rome and the late Rabbi Dr. Sigmund J. Rome. Treasured grandmother of Brad, Elizabeth, Ted, Melissa, Adam, Jessica, Alex, Jake, Chelsea, Brittany, Chet, Lily, Greg, Max, Jason, Stephanie, Fitz, Major, Dagny and Baron, and 18 great-grandchildren. Evelyn was a graduate of Brooklyn College and the Cooperative School for Teachers, Bank Street, and a trustee of her graduate school, the Bank Street College of Education, New York. A lifelong learner, she returned to Bank Street, completing her master’s degree at age 75. Evelyn’s interest and concern for children has been a strong thread throughout her life. She was a board member of the former Teen-Aid organization in Philadelphia and was particularly interested in Children’s Hospital and Lankenau Hospital Service League. She served as honorary chairperson of the Gift of Time positive parenting program with the American Family Institute of Valley Forge and as an honorary director of United Cerebral Palsy of Philadelphia. A longtime supporter of Wills Eye Hospital and Federation Housing for Seniors, Evelyn positively impacted the lives of many. Evelyn was a member of the board of directors of Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania and was a trustee of the Daniel M. Tabas Family Foundation. She was a longtime member of Temple Adath Israel of the Main Line. Evelyn had a powerful and enduring faith that sustained her throughout her long life. She imparted her sense of values, wisdom and of responsibility upon her children. As the matriarch of the family, her presence brought comfort and joy. She was by her husband Daniel’s side with love and support during the years of the growing hospitality, banking and real estate businesses. Evelyn was a lady of “quiet elegance,” the perfect complement to Dan as described in his biography “Shtarker.” Everyone who knew Evelyn will always cherish memories of her and continue her legacy to smile, love, live life and contribute to the happiness and well-being of others. Services were held Monday, June 16, 11:30 a.m. at Adath Israel, 250 N. Highland Ave, Merion Station, PA 19066. Interment private. The family will return to the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Howard Wurzak 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday evening and request that contributions in her memory be made to Adath Israel of the Main Line. levinefuneral.com PJC
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