Leone B. Needleman, age 91, of Orlando, passed away at Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont, on Friday, Nov. 20, 2015. Mrs. Needleman was born in Philadelphia, on Dec. 28, 1923, to Abraham M. Benn z”l and Esther Stirman Benn z”l. A high school graduate, she attended art school before she marriage to Nayt Needleman z”l, who predeceased her in 1997. Prior to their move to the Orlando area in 1987, the family lived in Ardmore, Penn., where they owned and operated the Betsy Ross Company and Needleman Florist and Decorators.

Mrs. Needleman is survived by her daughters, Marcia (Elliott z”l) Schvom of Philadelphia, Barbara Needleman of Orlando and Brenda (Jerry) Frebowitz of Villanova, Penn.; and sons, Marc (Iris) Needleman of Ventnor, N.J., and Jules z”l (Carolyn) Needleman of N.J. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; and her brother, Norman (Kathleen) Benn of Lakeland, Fla., and her brother-in-law, Samuel (Patricia z”l) Dennis.

Arrangements entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando FL 32810.