Lois Epstein

Lois C. Epstein, cherished mother, grandmother, passed away peacefully December 31, 2014. Born February 13, 1929 in Cleveland a strong, independent woman years before it was fashionable, Lois exuded strength and intelligence in all she did. As an OSU student in '46, she met her future husband of 65 wonderful years, George Epstein, then moved to Akron, Oh to raise their family. Together with George she discovered a passion for traveling the world, surpassed only by her passion for Duplicate Bridge. She took on the game as a challenge, then mastered it at the highest level for 50 years, and made her closest friends. Lois was so proud of her husband, daughters and grandchildren; they were her world. She leaves behind her loving daughters Ann Silverman (Norman) and Dale Pitman, both of Dublin, Ohio. Her sister Shirley Friedland, and four adoring grandchildren, Brian Silverman, Beth Stevenson (John), Samantha Pitman and Jeffrey Pitman. Preceded in death by her beloved George and parents Harry and Rose Allen. A memorial service will be held Monday, Jan 5th at Rose Hill Burial Park Chapel, at 1 PM, interment follows. In lieu of flowers; please make donations to the following: Because of the compassion and kindness shown to both our parents by the very professional staff at Akron General ICU, we are asking for donations in lieu of flowers to be sent to: AKRON GENERAL FOUNDATION 1 AKRON GENERAL AVE AKRON OH 44307 Also, to aid in the charitable work done by the American Contract Bridge League local chapter, of which Lois was a member for 50 years, donations would be appreciated to their organization as well. ACBL UNIT107 C/O JAMES SULLIVAN 3178 REVERE RD RICHFIELD OH 44286