Jack Halpern
HALPERN: Jack Halpern, 90, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on Nov. 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born Oct. 27, 1936, in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, Jack was the first son of Hyman and Sylvia Halpern. He lived his entire life in Pennsylvania. He was raised in Huntingdon and Altoona. At Penn State in State College he met his sweetheart, Mimi Lyon. He graduated from Penn State University in 1958, and one week later they were married at Tree of Life synagogue. Together, Jack and Mimi raised their three children in Squirrel Hill. A true “Jack of all trades,” he was involved in many business endeavors over the course of his life. He was a valued member of the community. A consummate connector, Jack gave generously of his time, and his commitment to Pittsburgh and Penn State sports was absolute. He was an active member of Congregation Beth Shalom. For those who knew Jack, he lived with chronic health conditions for many years and met them with unwavering resilience, strength and courage. He was the pillar of his family, which was everything to him. He celebrated his 90th birthday on Oct. 27, watched his granddaughter’s wedding, and one week before his passing he spoke at the bris of his first great-grandson, Abraham. Jack was preceded in death by many family and friends and will be missed by many more. He is survived by his brother Paul and Anita, and his wife of 68 years, Mimi; his children Ilene and Howie, Jonathan, and Neil and Polly; his grandchildren Ben, Molly and Josh, Andy and Jen, Noah, Elliot and Lily; and his great-grandson, Abe. Services at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., 5509 Centre Ave, Shadyside, on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at 1 p.m. Visitation one hour prior to services (12 noon to 1 p.m.). Interment Beth Shalom Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mimi and Jack Halpern Fund at Congregation Beth Shalom. schugar.com PJC
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