Doris Lifland, 98 formerly of Easton, PA died Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Moravian Hall Square. Born May 8, 1924 in Brooklyn, NY she was a daughter of the late Jennie (Wexler) and Morris Cravits. Her husband Elmer Lifland died in 1984. She was a graduate of Allentown High School Class of 1942 and was employed by the Northampton County Department of Public Assistance. After retiring, she was appointed to the Northampton County Board of Public Assistance by the late Gov. Robert Casey.
Doris was a member of Bnai Abraham Synagogue (now Congregation Bnai Shalom) and the Sisterhood. She was also a life member of Hadassah and past president of the URW Club. She was a member of the Red Hat Ladies, the Knitting Group of the Synagogue and Temple and she organized theatre groups to NYC for over 50 years. As a resident of Moravian Hall Square, she and their Chaplain planned a community wide 8-day Chanukah celebration to teach others about the holiday. Doris loved playing canasta and loved teaching people the game.
She is survived by her children: Shari Lifland of Sarasota, FL, Larry S. Lifland (Kathy) of Jupiter, FL; grandchildren: Logan Lifland Ruppel, Richard, Jennifer and Margaret Lifland; great-grandchildren: Ryleigh and Breanna; and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Elmer and her sister, Shirley Ytkin.
Services are 11 AM Tuesday (July 12) in Congregation Bnai Shalom, 1545 Bushkill St., Easton with interment in Bnai Abraham Cemetery, Forks Twp., PA. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hadassah at www.hadassah.org or Theatre Development Fund Wendy Wasserstein Project at www.give.tdf.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Patricia Katz
July 11, 2022 at 9:23 am
My sincere condolences on the passing of your mother and grandmother Doris. May the good memories of time spent together over the years sustain you through your time of grieving.
Sandy Zarbatany
July 11, 2022 at 11:40 am
My sincere condolences to Doris’s family . Doris was a dear long time friend. I will truly miss her . I will remember her with all the fun time we had together .
Betsy Werley
July 11, 2022 at 12:55 pm
The Werleys send their condolences & fond memories of Doris’s bright spirit. It was always a pleasure to experience her warmth, energy and ability to talk about many subjects, especially when we were visiting our dad at Moravian Hall Square. She did so much for so many people, and left a legacy to be proud of.
Stewart Merkin
July 11, 2022 at 8:49 pm
Condolences to all. After all these years, Elmer (Grandpa Albert Merkin’s nephew) and Doris still bring back fond memories.
Stewart Merkin Miami