Obituary of Claire S. Sperling

Claire Sperling, 89, of Scotch Plains, expired at her home on September 13, 2004 with her loving husband of 65 years, I. John Sperling, by her side. Claire was the daughter of the late Jacob and Bessie Feldman. She was a native of Plainfield, New Jersey and a graduate of Plainfield High School. She is survived by her husband, her sons, Dr. David Sperling of Connecticut, Dr. Richard Sperling and his wife Dr. Lois Copeland of New Jersey, Dr. Michael Sperling and his wife Phyllis, of Virginia , and Jeffrey Sperling, V.P., Lutheran Medical Center and his wife Nancy, of New Jersey, and 11 grandchildren. Also surviving are her sisters, Beatrice Jaffe of New Jersey, Shirley Gelman of Florida, and sister in law Frances Feldman of New Jersey, and brother Barton Feldman of New Jersey. She was predeceased by her daughter in law, Sharon Sperling, brother Robert Feldman and sister Miriam Hymanson. Claire and Johns lives were closely intertwined through the raising of their children and working side by side in their pharmacy, Park Drugs of Springfield, New Jersey. Claire was an unusual woman, bright, devoted, fiercely loyal, stubborn, hard working, fearless and loving. She excelled in academics, skipping two grades, and was a basketball standout. Claire asked little for herself, was giving and focused on the needs of her family. She remained active and healthy until the last two months of her life. She leaves a legacy to her family of strength, commitment and love. Go gentle into that dark night, accompanied by the love, prayers and gratitude of your family. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. at Temple Shalom Cemetery, Bridgewater, New Jersey, with Rabbi Moshe Samber, officiating. Services are under the direction of Higgins Home for Funerals, 209 West 8th , Plainfield, NJ 07069.