Rabbi Binyamin Blumenthal
בנימין ב"ר ישראל מאיר
Rav, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaDate of Death:
Mon. September 11, 1922 -
Elul 18 5682
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Name Listed on Cemetery Database: Reverend Benjamin Blumenthal
Biographical Notes:
Credit: Rich Boyer, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: Rich Boyer, Pittsburgh, PA
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The Jewish Criterion – 9/15/1922:
Benjamin Blumenthal, one of the
best known and oldest Jews in this
vicinity, died on Monday morning,
September Eleventh.
Mr. Blumenthal was born eighty three
years ago in Lithuania; he emigrated
to this country about thirty three
years ago, since which time he
has resided in Pittsburgh, at 1308
Carson Street, South Side.
He was a cantor and filled some of
the most prominent positions in the
large synagogues in Lithuania. Hs
was a composer, and his church compositions
gained considerable favorable
comments.
Besides his widow , Sarah Leah
Blumenthal, he is survived by six
sons;
1. Joseph W . Blumenthal
2. Dr. A. A . Blumenthal
3. Prof. Byron D. Blumenthal
4. Attorney Robert J. Blumenthal
5. Harry Blumenthal, of Pittsburgh
6. Louis Blumenthal, o f New York
fifteen grandchildren and sixteen
great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at his
late, resident Tuesday afternoon,
Rabbi -A. M. Ashinsky officiating. Interment at McKees Rocks Cemetery
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