Libby Rubenstein
May 6, 2024
Libby Rubenstein, 86, died with her family by her side in the comfort of her home on Monday.
Born on August 27 in Corning, NY to Morton and Ethel Rosenbloom, she has been a resident of Syracuse since 1962.
Libby was a graduate of Buffalo University. After she and Arnie were married in 1961 they lived in Germany for a year before returning to Syracuse. She taught French, and English at Liverpool High School. She was also fluent in German. Once her children Phil, and Mara were born she stopped teaching and became a full time mom.
She returned to the family business, United Radio, once the children were independent enough to manage without her being home. Libby was the warrantee manager of the automotive division. More importantly she was greatly influential in developing the culture of United Radio. She set the bar for the many women employees who were so fortunate to work under her supervision. She was a true trailblazer and coach for women in the workplace.
Libby was a past President of the Women’s Division of Syracuse Jewish Federation and received an award for her outstanding leadership; she was a lion of Judah, and a life-time member of Hadassah.
Libby and Arnie were well travelled~ they visited all 50 states, and around the world.
Her family includes her beloved husband Arnie of 62 years, their children Phil (Cami), and Mara (Mark) Charlamb; and grandchildren Brian, Jacob, Elle, and Peter; and her sister-in-law Elaine Rubenstein.
Funeral services will be at noon on Wednesday, May 8 at Temple Adath Yeshurun. Friends may visit with the family immediately prior to the service at Temple Adath Yeshurun from 10:30-noon at the Temple, 450 Kimber Road. Burial will be in Adath Yeshurun Cemetery. Contributions to perpetuate her memory of her in leu of flowers may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Shiva will be observed at Libby and Arnie’s home on Thursday evening from 7-9, and Friday from 2-4PM.
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Published by Syracuse Post Standard from May 6 to May 7, 2024.
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