Marilyn Klein Lubar

Marilyn Klein Lubar, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at her home in Satellite Beach, FL. She was born to the late Pauline and Lewis Klein on November 3, 1926 in Philadelphia, PA. Marilyn grew up in Philadelphia and while attending Olney School was originally enrolled in the art track because of her creative talent and love of the arts, but in 11th grade she changed to the more academic business track. She continued to paint, served on the yearbook staff and was inducted into Honor Society. At the age of 16, she attended the University of Pennsylvania and graduated in 1947, completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in three years. While at University of Pennsylvania, she was actively involved with Hillel and the Social Welfare Council, and served as Newspaper Editor. After graduation she learned shorthand, typing and other secretarial skills and worked with The American Friends Service Committee doing social work.

In her late 20’s, she met Bertram Lubar while playing bridge and they were married on May 6, 1956 in Philadelphia, PA. They started their family with the birth of Annette on December 11, 1958, then the family grew with Judi on January 16, 1960, and Marcia on June 8, 1961. Marilyn had her hands full and spent time as a homemaker and mother; but continued volunteering with PTA, Girl Scouts, Congregation Adath Jeshurun and the community. The family also enjoyed the rich culture of Philadelphia and surrounding areas, as well as playing challenging games and doing puzzles at home.

In 1968, Bert changed jobs and the entire family moved to Sunrise Ave. in Satellite Beach, FL. Marilyn continued her active involvement in the community with PTA, Girl Scouts, Brevard Association for the Advancement of the Blind – where she served on the Board, Sisterhood, Jewish Federation Board Member, several Conservative Jewish Congregations, including Temple Beth Shalom, Congregation Beth El (Treasurer) and Chabad. Marilyn was a tournament bridge player, an avid Mah Jongg player, a crossword puzzle expert, and a jig-saw puzzle enthusiast. She enjoyed all types of card games and other games, was well-informed of global current events, followed sports weekly, and also spent time knitting for her family and friends.

Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Annette Kronmiller and Annette’s husband, Tom, their two children – Greg and Jennifer of Chapel Hill, NC; her daughter, Judi Bell and her four children – Jacquelyn Christensen of Los Angeles, CA, Trevor Christensen of Cincinnati, OH, Sean Christensen of Columbia, SC and Rachel Bell of New York, NY; her daughter, Marcia Hogan and Marcia’s husband Jeff, their three children – Rachael (of Los Angeles, CA), Priscilla, and Joshua of Greenwood, SC. She is predeceased by her husband, Bertram Lubar, of 32 years.

Services will be held on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 10 a.m., in the chapel at Fountainhead Memorial Funeral Home, 7359 Babcock St. SE, Palm Bay, FL. Those wishing to pay their respects are invited and may also visit the home on Sunrise Ave. on Sunday afternoon following the service. Those interested in joining the family sitting shiva are welcome to come to the home at 7p.m. Sunday, May 26th – Tuesday, May 28th. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the charity of your choice in Marilyn’s memory.

Marilyn will be lovingly remembered for her intellect, wit, humor, volunteerism and creativity.