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LANGER. Mrs. Anne Stern Langer died March 28, 2010. She was 95.

Born in New York City to Emanuel Max Stern and Pepi Eva Tepper, immigrants to the United States fleeing World War I, Mrs. Langer grew up in the Lower East Side and the Bronx, and graduated from Washington Irving High School. She married David Langer on Feb. 12, 1938. Trained as a bookkeeper, she worked in various venues in New York, and moved to Brooklyn. She and her family moved in 1955 to Woodbridge, remaining until 1996. While raising her sons, she worked as a bookkeeper at the Frantell boutique, the Reo Diner in Woodbridge, and Witty's Liquor in Perth Amboy. She was active in Congregation Adath Israel-Woodbridge Jewish Community Center, participating in the Sisterhood and Hadassah. She also volunteered in the Auxiliary of Perth Amboy General Hospital, usually in the pediatric ward. She relocated with her husband in 1996 to Highland Park, where her husband died in 1998. In 1996 she also joined the Highland Park Minyan and the Highland Park Conservative Temple. As she lived her life, she died peacefully in the presence of her family. A quiet ''people-person,'' she was known for her devotion to her immediate and extended family, and to her community; for her recognition of the uniqueness and beauty of each person with whom she came in contact, whether a family member or a seat-mate on a bus; and for her empathy and understanding of people and their situations. An avid reader, she had a love for handcrafts, theater, dance, music, and the simple beauties of everyday nature and life. Her strength, convictions, and resilience were quiet but firm.

Mrs. Langer is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law: Paul of Mays Landing, and Jerry Langer and Pam Dorman of Highland Park; granddaughters, Miriam and LeeAnn Langer of Highland Park; niece, Pepi Stern of Wisconsin; and a network of relatives and friends.

LIEBERMAN. Mrs. Beatrice Goldfarb Lieberman died April 4, 2010 at home. She was 92.

Born in New York City, Mrs. Goldfarb lived in Washington, D.C., Boston, and Fairview before moving to Cranford 51 years ago. She graduated from Hunter College, Manhattan. Before retiring in 1983 she taught for the Cranford school system for 35 years. Her husband, Herman, died in 1993. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Irving and Eugene, and her sister, Gladys.

Mrs. Lieberman is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis and Maurice Michelson of East Brunswick, Donna Lieberman and Bill of Manhattan, N.Y., and Judy Lieberman and Ed of Brookline, Mass.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Interment at Beth Israel Cemetery, Woodbridge. Arrangements by Mount Sinai Memorial Chapels, East Brunswick. Memorial donations may be made to Anshe Emeth Caring Community Fund, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, N.J. 08901.

OSHIN. Mrs. Marion Oshin (née Nussbaum) died peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, March 26, 2010, after a three-year valiant battle with cancer. She was 72.

Born in Fulda, Germany, Marion escaped Nazi persecution in 1940, moving to Minneapolis. She subsequently relocated to Chicago -- where she met her husband, David -- Brooklyn, and Somerset County. She earned her bachelor's degree in nursing and her master's degree in social work and provided therapy for drug -- and alcohol -- addicted individuals. She also served as president of Temple Beth El in Plainfield and led the merger with Temple Beth Israel in Scotch Plains. Later in life she taught Hebrew to young children at Congregation Beth Israel. Marion and David enjoyed traveling and spending time in Florida and Vermont.

Mrs. Oshin is survived by her devoted husband, partner and loyal companion of 51 years, David; sister, Hanna Hochster of Plano, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Steven; sons and daughters-in-law, Jeffery and Sharon, and Peter and Leslie; and six grandchildren. Interment at Beth Israel Cemetery, Woodbridge. Arrangements by Higgins Home for Funerals, Watchung. Memorial donations may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association, 2720 River Road, Des Plaines, Ill. 60018, or to a charity of one's choice.

ROTHSTEIN. Mr. Seymour Rothstein died April 6, 2010, just four days before his 85th birthday.

Born in New York City, Mr. Rothstein was a World War II Navy veteran, and a kosher butcher for 50 years. He was a member of B'nai B'rith and the Knights of Pythias. He retired with his beautiful wife, Lorraine, and moved to Boynton Beach, Fla., in 1993. He was predeceased by his wife, Lorraine (née Goldstein); son, Ronald of Springfield; daughter, Karen Rothstein Meyer of Hillsborough; grandchildren, Lauren Rothstein Swigert and Teddy Swigert of Los Angeles, and Andrew and Brandon Meyer of Hillsborough; brother, Harold of Charlottesville, Va.; sister, Shirley Rothstein Wolf of Passaic; sister-in-law, Anita Goldstein of Springfield; 12 nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and nephews. Entombment at Beth Israel Cemetery, Woodbridge. Arrangements by Menorah Chapels at Millburn.

SANDLER. Mrs. Ilene J. Sandler died April 7, 2010, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was 80.

Born in Brooklyn, Mrs. Sandler lived there before moving to Monroe 23 years ago. Before retiring in 1988 she was a bookkeeper for Erika Dry Cleaners, Manhattan, where she worked for 10 years.

Mrs. Sandler is survived by her husband of 60 years, Irving; daughters and sons-in-law, Robin and Christopher Aiello of Hillsborough, and Luanne and Jay Sisselman of East Windsor; grandchildren, Heather Scarduzio and her husband Joseph, Randy Sisselman and his wife Shara, and Erin and Paige Aiello. Interment at New Mount Carmel Cemetery, Ridgewood, N.Y. Arrangements by Mount Sinai Memorial Chapels, East Brunswick. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2600 U.S. Hwy. 1, North Brunswick, N.J. 08902.