Jean Lieberman

With great sadness, we inform you of the passing of Jean Kolstein Lieberman on March 14. The funeral will be held Sunday March 17 at 11:00 am at the Beth Jacob Cemetery.  Shivah will be held from 2-4 PM at the home of Marilyn and Larry Klaben.

Jean Kolstein Lieberman was born on December 19th, 1929 in Cincinnati, daughter of Harry and Reva Kolstein. She died on March 14, 2024.

 Preceded in death in 2014 by the love of her life, Bert Lieberman, husband of 63 years, founder of Morris Furniture Company.

 Survived by children Marilyn Klaben (Larry) of Dayton, Michael Lieberman (Randi Abramson) of Washington, D.C., and Diane Slovin of Cincinnati.

 Loving grandchildren: Max Klaben (Jenny Gerner), Sara Klaben Avrahami (Amit Avrahami), Jeremy Klaben (Miriam Klaben), Eve Lieberman (Ian Rayder) Hannah Lieberman (Molly Bernard), Yonah Lieberman (Maya Matalon), Aaron Slovin (Rachel Myers Slovin) Matt Slovin (Ann Tobias), Joey Slovin (fiance Paige Gutter). And eleven great-grandchildren.

Jean was a wonderful daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, friend and teacher. She was a life- long learner and shared wisdom, life lessons and stories with her family.

Contributions in her memory can be made to:

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Cincinnati: www.foundation.uc.edu/olli

Dayton Literary Peace Prize: https://www.daytonliterarypeaceprize.org/

Southern Poverty Law Center: splcenter.org

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