Levine

Claire Berland Levine, of Pittsburgh, was born July 23,1928, and suddenly passed away on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. She was 94 years old.

In addition to her parents, Claire was preceded in death by her sister, Esther Berland Schreiberg, and her niece, Linda Schreiberg.

She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Lawrence Levine; her children, Barbara Levine-Ritterman (Robin) of New Haven, Conn., and Harry Levine (Roberta Mintz) and Richard Levine (Leslie), both of Pittsburgh; eight grandchildren, Alex Levine (Yvette Bonnet) of Pittsburgh, Sophia Levine (Nate Baglyos) of Los Angeles, Calif., Peter Levine of Somerville, Mass., Casia Levine of Los Angeles, Calif., Maya Levine-Ritterman of Chicago, Ill., Joshua Levine-Ritterman of Ansonia, Conn., Cee Jay Levine of Seward, Ark., and Lizz Welhouse (Matt) of Waterford, Mich.; and a great-grandson, Kai James Welhouse.

Claire was born and raised in Butler, the daughter of Sam and Bessie Berland.

She was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, and held two graduate degrees from the University of Pittsburgh.

She was a longtime family therapist, having worked for the Vocational Rehabilitation Center, Planned Parenthood, and the South Hills Health System. She rode along with the Homestead Police in a crisis intervention role.

Claire intensely loved her family. She was a very hands-on wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed movies, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, theater, and reading. She was a people person, with many close and loving friendships. She was a passionate advocate of progressive causes, including Race for the Cure, Planned Parenthood, and the ACLU.

She and Lawrence were world travelers with trips that included Antarctica, the Amazon River, Alaska, Israel, France, Spain and India. She enjoyed many ski trips, as well as summer times “on the dock” at Conneaut Lake with her friends and family.

LEVINE — Visitation for Claire Berland Levine, who died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, 5509 Centre Ave., Shadyside, where services will be held at 2 p.m.

At the request of the family, masks will be required.

Interment will be at Beth Shalom Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions maybe made to Planned Parenthood, 933 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Please visit www.schugar.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.