Beverly H. Mandel of White Plaines, NY., on September 1, 2001 at age 78. Born in Queens, NY., she graduated from Queens College with dual majors in Art History and Music. As a painter, specializing in Geometric Colorism, her paintings appeared in showings in Chicago, San Francisco and New York winning critical awards. She was a founding Vice President of the Sisterhood of Beth Hillel Congregation in Wilmette, IL. Surviving is her loving husband Jerome H. Mandel of White Plaines, NY; sons: Bruce Mandell of Chappaqua, NY and Steven G. Mandell of Mohegan Lake, NY; grandchildren: Kristen Mandell of Nantucket MA, Mark Mandell attending Vanderbuilt University, Caysie Brier and Benjamin of Mohegan Lake, NY; her brother Gilbert Hoffman of Baldwin Harbor, NY and a host of loving relatives and dear friends. Interment was held on September 2, 2001 at Sharon Gardens, Valhalla, NY. Contrbutions may be made to Selfhelp Community Services, 520 8th Ave., NY, NY 10018 or to the Westchester Coalition for the Hungry and Homeless, 48 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 35-37, White Plaines NY 10601 or a charity of your choice.
