Helen G. Weisman, 94

July 08, 2017

Helen G. Weisman, 94, known affectionately as Gwen, and a longtime classical and swing pianist died peacefully on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Homestead Village. Born in Duncannon, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Lestz. She was the loving wife of the late Louis Weisman to whom she devoted her life.
Gwen was a 1940 graduate of JP McCaskey High School.
She was a pianist for the Joan Lee Orchestra, which was an all-girls orchestra that traveled across the world from, 1942-1951, during WWII, and played classical and swing music. After returning to Lancaster she continued to perform for many Lancaster and other musical productions and charitable organizations. Gwen was a member of the Lancaster Opera Workshop and Lancaster Musical Arts Society.
Gwen and her husband were both lifetime members and visionaries of Temple Beth El. She was a very active member in Temple Beth El Sisterhood and Hadassah. She also volunteered for Meals on Wheels for over 25 years.
Gwen is survived by three daughters, Joy Weisman Rosenthal, Melanie Weisman, and Amy Weisman; three grandchildren, Adam, Elizabeth and Alexander Rosenthal and one great grandson, Ethan Leo Rosenthal all of Wynnewood, PA.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service from the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 1:30PM. Interment in Temple Beth El Cemetery, Lititz, PA. Shiva will be observed at the Glasford Room at Homestead Village, 1800 Village Circle, Lancaster, PA on Wednesday and Thursday night from 7-9PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Temple Beth El, 1836 Rohrerstown Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601 or Caring Hospice, 101 Good Dr, Lancaster, PA 17603.