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Benjamin I. Levine, Jr.

11/20/1935 - 11/3/2022

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Obituary For Benjamin I. Levine, Jr.

Benjamin I. Levine, Jr. Nov. 20, 1935-Nov. 3, 2022

Benjamin I. Levine, Jr., 86, Altoona, passed away Thursday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Benjamin I. and Elizabeth (Smith) Levine, Sr. Benjamin was twice married, first to Susan Trickey in 1962 and then to Becky Merritts in 1992. Benjamin is survived by his wife Becky; his children: Becca Kahle (Jim) of Emmaus, Thomas Levine (Lisa) of Altoona, and Andrew Levine (Maria) of Harrisburg; four grandchildren: Abigail Gabriel (Glenn), Gretta Levine, John and Jamie Kahle; three great-grandchildren: Harrison, Gwendolyn and Lily; and his sister, Elizabeth Sugarman of Florida. He was a 1953 graduate of Altoona High School, a 1956 graduate of Dickenson College and graduated from Dickenson Law School. Ben proudly served in the US Army from 1957-1959 and remained in the US Army Reserves until 1966. He retired from Evey Black Attorneys, LLC and was previously managing partner at Levine, Reese and Serbin Attorneys. Ben was a member at Temple Beth Israel. He was an Adjunct Professor at Penn State Altoona, served on the advisory board at Penn State Altoona and was a board member of Altoona Hospital. He was also a member at Spruce Creek Rod and Gun Club, Scotch Valley Country Club, Blairmont Country Club and the Rotary Club of Altoona. Ben enjoyed golfing and reading. Friends will be received from 4-7 pm, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602 and from 10-11 am, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022 at Temple Beth Israel, 3004 Union Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602 where the funeral service will follow at 11 am by Rabbi Audrey Korotkin. Interment will be held at Mt. Sinai Cemetery. The family asks that contributions be made in Ben’s memory to: Penn State Altoona, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, 3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA 16601. Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.

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  • 01/07/2023

    Mike Spalla

    My deepest sympathy. I always enjoyed taking care of Ben at the Young Mens Shop. I always considered him more of a friend than a customer. Mike

  • 11/08/2022

    Sue Pinkham

    Keep those happy memories as Ben will always be in our minds and hearts. Sue

  • 11/08/2022

    Karen Wagner

    Dear Becky and family. You are all in our prayers that God will guard you and keep you in his mercy in the days and months ahead. You were all blessed by Ben's love. Becky—cherish all the love and support you will receive from the many friends who surround you. Fondly, Karen Wagner.

  • 11/07/2022

    Troy Campbell

    I always respected Mr. Levine because of his approachability. I first met him as my professor of Business Law around 1987. I later interacted with him throughout my banking career. He remembered his students and he treated us with respect. I will always remember his example of kindness and valuing others.

  • 11/05/2022

    Joseph S. Silverman, MD

    Family members should be assured that we join them in mourning--I, my wife Pat, my sister-in-law Veronica Samborsky, and (channelled by necessity) my brother Lou, who shared so many experiences with Ben.

  • 11/05/2022

    Joseph S. Silverman, MD

    I knew Ben all his life. I "shared" his paternal grandmother, whom Lou and I called Grandma Levine, our grandmother's best friend in Altoona. We had cousins in common, including war hero Alvin Colbus. Ever likeable and loveable, Ben was an unassuming community treasure.

  • 11/05/2022

    Marilyn Stritzinger

    Sending love and sympathy to Ben's family. Ben was a very special friend. Becky and Ben were traveling buddies with Sugerman's and us on some special trips. He will be missed! Jim and Marilyn Stritzinger

  • 11/05/2022

    Allison Frommeyer

    So many memories and happy times together. My love is with you all.

  • 11/05/2022

    Allison Frommeyer

    My dearest condolences to all of the wonderful Levine family. Your parents were incredibly caring and generous. May you all keep your family and memories close.

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