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Lillian Halpern, age 106, of St. Petersburg and formerly of Orlando, passed away on Monday, Jan.9, 2017, at Menorah Manor in St. Petersburg. Lillian was born in Brooklyn, New York, on Aug. 19, 1910, to the late Jacob and Rebecca Radiskevitz Jaffe. She was a high school graduate and relocated to the Orlando area from New York in 1979 with her late husband, Maxwell. He passed away in January 1992.

Lillian is survived by her son, Allan (Gene) Halpern of St. Pete Beach; her grandchildren, Scott of Orlando and Alicia (Peter) Kuhlmann of Orlando; and her great-grandchildren Brynn and Sidney.

A funeral service was held at Congregation of Reform Judaism Cemetery in Gotha with Rabbi Arnold Seigel officiating.

In memory of Lillian Halpern, the family requests memorial contributions to the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Beth Sahlom Memorial Chapel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando.