Obituary for Bluma E. Shapiro
Bluma E. Shapiro (Erenkranc), of York, PA and formerly of Baltimore, MD, passed away on March 10, 2021 at the age of 97. She is survived by her cherished son, Barry (Carol) Shapiro; grandchildren, Marjorie (Matthew) Horwitz, Aaron (Amy) Shapiro, Matthew (Leigh) Shapiro, and Scott (Kellie) Shapiro; and great-grandchildren, Jacob and Noah Horwitz, Ryan and Dylan Shapiro, Jackson Oduor, and Liam Shapiro. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Fivel Shapiro; parents, Baruch and Sarah Erenkranc; siblings who perished in the Holocaust, Joseph (Phela) Erenkranc, Aaron (Gitle) Erenkranc, Fanny (Chaim) Levin, and Mose (Chia) Erenkranc; and nieces and nephews who also died in the Holocaust, Rose, Ben, Rachel, and Pinchas Erenkranc.
Mrs. Shapiro was born in Bialystok, Poland. Immediately following the Holocaust and surviving Auschwitz, she went back to her home in Bialystok and only her brother's home remained. However, it was occupied by other survivors, one of whom she married. She and Mr. Shapiro moved to the United States in 1949. Mrs. Shapiro’s passion was to educate children on the consequences of hate, and the tragedy that stems from hate. She spoke at schools, universities, churches, army bases and community centers to convey this message of love and peace in hopes that there would never be another tragedy such as the Holocaust. Mrs. Shapiro was committed to serving her community and those in need. She is most remembered as the communal “Bubby” to all that knew and loved her. Mrs. Shapiro put family above all else as shown through her devotion towards her four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. May her memory be a blessing.
A private funeral will be held on Friday, March 12 at 11am EST. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her honor can be made online or to NA’AMAT USA, 6320 Canoga Avenue, Suite 270, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 or Jewish Community Foundation of Central Pennsylvania, Never Again Education Fund, 3211 North Front St., Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Mrs. Shapiro was born in Bialystok, Poland. Immediately following the Holocaust and surviving Auschwitz, she went back to her home in Bialystok and only her brother's home remained. However, it was occupied by other survivors, one of whom she married. She and Mr. Shapiro moved to the United States in 1949. Mrs. Shapiro’s passion was to educate children on the consequences of hate, and the tragedy that stems from hate. She spoke at schools, universities, churches, army bases and community centers to convey this message of love and peace in hopes that there would never be another tragedy such as the Holocaust. Mrs. Shapiro was committed to serving her community and those in need. She is most remembered as the communal “Bubby” to all that knew and loved her. Mrs. Shapiro put family above all else as shown through her devotion towards her four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. May her memory be a blessing.
A private funeral will be held on Friday, March 12 at 11am EST. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her honor can be made online or to NA’AMAT USA, 6320 Canoga Avenue, Suite 270, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 or Jewish Community Foundation of Central Pennsylvania, Never Again Education Fund, 3211 North Front St., Harrisburg, PA 17110.