Roberta Judith (Brantman) Markowitz's Obituary
Roberta Judith (Brantman) Markowitz, 86, of Souderton, PA formerly of Lake Worth, FL passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Souderton Mennonite Homes.
She was the loving wife of the late Floyd Markowitz for 64 years. Roberta was born in Ithaca, New York to the late Sidney Brantman and the late Matilda (Rosenburg) Brantman Mazza. Her stepfather Stellario Mazza helped raise her.
She graduated from Erasmus Hall High School, in Brooklyn, NY.
Roberta was passionately devoted to her role as a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved her husband and children beyond measure. She enjoyed music and was an acclaimed member of her high school choir. When she retired to Florida, she joined the community theatre group and performed and sang on stage. In the last years of her life, music brought her great comfort. She sang along and participated joyfully in any musical performance. Roberta traveled all over the world with her husband, Floyd. Her favorite places were Israel, Italy, and Hawaii. Roberta was also an avid reader, especially mysteries. She always had a book in one hand along with a cup of coffee in the other. Roberta had the kindest heart. She never said a bad word about anyone and avoided all forms of gossip. She was kind, loving, and sensitive. She brought only good into the world. She will be missed deeply by all who knew her.
She is survived by her daughter, Carol Miriam Richman & husband Mitchell of Hatfield, PA; her two sons, Sidney Markowitz of Rocky Point, NY & long-time partner Anne, and David Markowitz & wife Maria of Portland, OR; her grandson, Joshua Richman & wife Vanessa; her granddaughter, Jessica Nichols & husband Jason; her great-granddaughter, Maya Nichols; her brother-in-law, Stanley Levin of Lake Worth, FL, her niece Mindy Levin Lee and her family, Tom, Jake, Lauren & Elana.
In addition to her husband, Floyd, she was preceded in death by her sister, Alice Levin.
Entombment will take place at Eternal Light Memorial Gardens, Boynton Beach, FL. Wednesday, June 21,2023 10AM
Arrangements by: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 East Broad Street, Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964. To send online condolences to the family, visit www.andersfh.com
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