Isadore Oberman

Obituary of Isadore Oberman Isadore (Izzy) Bernard Oberman, of The Villages passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at The Cornerstone Hospice Care Center. He was born in Philadelphia, PA September 22, 1923. He was the husband of Sylvia Oberman. At 17 years old he served with the 60th Armored Infantry Battalion in the Battle of the Bulge. Among his campaign and sharp shooter metals he earned the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He moved his family to Southampton, PA in 1955 while working with the US Post Office, eventually becoming Post Master of the town. He retired from service with the Post Office after 39 years. During his time in Southampton Izzy served as a volunteer fireman. Upon retirement from the U. S. Postal Service, Izzy and Sylvia moved to The Villages in February of 1990. While living in the Villages Izzy was an avid softball player, as well as the Manager of the Beyers Funeral Home Softball Team for many years. He also enjoyed volleyball, ping pong, and a spirited game of pickle ball. Throughout Izzy's life one of his greatest passions was roller skating. Izzy was active in the Jewish War Veterans Assoc., the World War II Veterans Assoc., and the Disabled Veterans Assoc. Survived by three daughters, Harriet O. Wasch and her husband Anthony J. Wasch Jr. of VA. Fay R. Margerum and her partner James Howison of PA., Ethel O. Sedergran and her husband Thomas C. Sedergran of NJ. And a son Milton Oberman and his wife Mandy of Virginia. Also survived by three grandchildren: Natalie Palermo, Anthony J. Wasch III and Grant M. Wasch. As well as two great grandchildren Jason Margerum and Zoey Palermo. And was preceded in death by his grandson Joseph M. Margerum. No flowers, please. In lieu of flowers if you wish to make a donation, please contribute to: The Villagers for Hospice, 601 Casa Bella, The Villages, FL 32162-9985. Services will be held Friday May 20, 2011 at 3:30 PM at Beyer's Chapel, Rabbi Sherman Stein will officiate. Family and friends may call at the funeral home from 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM prior to the service. Visitation Family and friends may call at the funeral home from 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM prior to the service. Services Services will be held Friday May 20, 2011 at 3:30 PM at Beyer's Chapel, Rabbi Sherman Stein will officiate. Interment Inurnment will be at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Memorial Donations In lieu of flowers if you wish to make a donation, please contribute to: The Villagers for Hospice, 601 Casa Bella, The Villages, FL 32162-9985.

Isadore Oberman

September 22, 1923 - May 18, 2011