Maxine Kravitz Rothman
ROTHMAN: Maxine Kravitz Rothman passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in Pittsburgh, at the age of 90. Maxine was the daughter of the late David Kravitz and Rose (Latterman) Kravitz, sister to the late Irv Kravitz and Herbert Kravitz, wife of the late H. David Rothman; beloved mother of Denice Rothman Hinden and Larry Hinden, Ira Joel Rothman and Michelle Rothman, Lee Marc Rothman and Rhonda Rothman; grandmother to Max Rothman, Alec Rothman, Chloe Rothman and Lisanne Comeau, Troy Rothman, Madeline Rothman, Jacob Rothman, Amber Boswell (Hinden), Anna Hinden, and Logan and Thea Moon; aunt to Alan Kravitz, and David Kravitz; and great-grandmother to Juno Comeau. Born on Feb. 6, 1934, she lived in Pittsburgh all her life and graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School. After raising her family, she had a more than 20-year career with PNC Bank. She was also a giving volunteer through the B’nai B’rith Youth Organization (BBYO) and B’nai B’rith Women (BBW), where she served as the Pittsburgh Council president. Maxine was a relationship-builder, opening her home and amassing an extensive network of friends with whom she regularly kept in touch and socialized. Maxine loved her family, her city and her friends. Her expansive memory, gift for storytelling and passion for community service were all lived with a positive attitude and unwavering sense of possibility. She was never shy about sharing her strong opinions. At her 90th birthday celebration, she declared her love for her life and her lack of regrets. Her resilience and optimism, even in the face of challenges, will continue to inspire us, and we will miss her dearly. Donations to the Pittsburgh Symphony bit.ly/3xqIwa1 in her name are appreciated. Register here to join us on Zoom on July 14 at 7 p.m. EDT to share your favorite story about Maxine: bit.ly/4cAljkm Arrangements were entrusted to Smith Funeral Home & Crematory, Blawnox. thomasmsmithfh.com PJC
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