Harvey Potashman
POTASHMAN: Harvey Potashman, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on November 23, 1938, to Rose and Meyer Potashman, Harvey began his career working alongside his father at the family grocery store, Meyer’s Market. In 1978, he and his brother, Jerome “Manny” Meyers, opened the first location of The Food Gallery, the first specialty foods supermarket in the Pittsburgh area. The business grew to five stores over the course of his career. Together with his beloved wife, Anita, who passed away in 1997, Harvey was a pillar of the Jewish community. As devoted members of Beth El Congregation, Harvey and Anita gave generously of their time and hearts. Their home was a center of hospitality, and their quiet leadership shaped synagogue life, Jewish education, Israel Bonds and many other charitable efforts. Harvey was the beloved brother of the late Sylvia Iwler and Jerome Meyers. He is survived by his children: Ilene (Steven) Cohen, Cheryl (Miles) Kirshner and Meyer (Michele) Potashman; and by his grandchildren: Daniel Cohen, Michal Cohen (Jordan Gibbs), Alex Kirshner (Molly Ellison), Joel Kirshner (Christina Im), Hannan Potashman and Amiel Potashman. Funeral will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Beth El Congregation of the South Hills. No prior visitation. Interment Poale Zedeck Memorial Park Cemetery. The family welcomes donations to the Helene Weinstein Fund at Beth El Congregation. Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. schugar.com PJC
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