Obituary for Ronald Alan Lubman
Ronald Alan Lubman, of Baltimore, MD and Boca Raton, FL, passed away on January 25, 2021 at the age of 85, after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. In hospice care for only a few days, Ronnie died peacefully in his sleep at his daughter’s home surrounded by his loving family.
Ronnie was the dearly beloved husband of 60 years to Nancy Lubman (nee Sappe); devoted father of Cindy Marhefka (Craig), and Debra Lubman (Mark Lewis); loving brother of the late Barry Lubman (the late Sylvia and dear friend Helena Novak) and Geri Willen (Mark); cherished grandfather of Ryan Clayton (Kristina), Connor Clayton, Kerri Clayton, and Dylan Clayton; adored father-in-law of Robert Clayton. Ronnie was predeceased by his parents Jack and Phoebe Lubman and survived by many nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews.
In 1953, Ronnie graduated high school from Baltimore City College. He then went on to graduate from the George Washington University College of Pharmacy in 1957. While in college, Ronnie was a member of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity and the GW basketball team. He was also elected Student Council President. Ronnie served in the U.S. Army beginning in 1957 and remained in the National Guard for six years. He carried a deep sense of patriotism and love for both his country and those who selflessly sacrificed to provide safety and freedom to all. He proudly supported those who served in the military, law enforcement, and first responders as well as numerous charitable organizations.
After honorable service, Ronnie accepted a position as the pharmacist at Reads Drug Store in 1958 where he met his wife Nancy, then a pharmacy school student. In 1965, Ronnie and Nancy purchased what came to be known as Chestnut Pharmacy in Baltimore City, located on W. 36th St. in Hampden. They ran it successfully for 30 years until they retired.
Ronnie was very active in the pharmacy community. He served as the President of the Baltimore Metropolitan Pharmacy Association from 1979-1981 and the President of the Maryland Pharmaceutical Association from 1981-1983. He also served decades as a preceptor for the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy where he trained and mentored young pharmacists. Additionally, Ronnie participated in the passing of generic drug legislation in Maryland. Active in the business community, Ronnie served on numerous local boards, including the Mayor's Small Business Council for Baltimore City, where he was appointed by the late Mayor William Donald Schaefer. Ronnie continued to actively serve on Community Boards until the present.
Throughout his life, Ronnie enjoyed playing tennis with his friends. He was the captain of many tennis teams at Boca Pointe Country Club. He took great pride in his family and of all his many activities, he most loved spending time with them whether it be at home, watching his children and grandchildren playing sports, vacationing at the beach with them in the summer, or skiing with them in Colorado during the winter. He especially looked forward to spending time with his cousins in Florida and hosting family visits.
A virtual funeral will be held on Wednesday January 27, 2021 at 12:00 pm. Please visit www.sollevinson.com to view the service. Interment Baltimore Hebrew Cemetery – Berrymans Lane, MD.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation at themmrf.org or The Gary Sinise Foundation at www.garysinisefoundation.org to support veterans and first responders.
Ronnie was the dearly beloved husband of 60 years to Nancy Lubman (nee Sappe); devoted father of Cindy Marhefka (Craig), and Debra Lubman (Mark Lewis); loving brother of the late Barry Lubman (the late Sylvia and dear friend Helena Novak) and Geri Willen (Mark); cherished grandfather of Ryan Clayton (Kristina), Connor Clayton, Kerri Clayton, and Dylan Clayton; adored father-in-law of Robert Clayton. Ronnie was predeceased by his parents Jack and Phoebe Lubman and survived by many nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews.
In 1953, Ronnie graduated high school from Baltimore City College. He then went on to graduate from the George Washington University College of Pharmacy in 1957. While in college, Ronnie was a member of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity and the GW basketball team. He was also elected Student Council President. Ronnie served in the U.S. Army beginning in 1957 and remained in the National Guard for six years. He carried a deep sense of patriotism and love for both his country and those who selflessly sacrificed to provide safety and freedom to all. He proudly supported those who served in the military, law enforcement, and first responders as well as numerous charitable organizations.
After honorable service, Ronnie accepted a position as the pharmacist at Reads Drug Store in 1958 where he met his wife Nancy, then a pharmacy school student. In 1965, Ronnie and Nancy purchased what came to be known as Chestnut Pharmacy in Baltimore City, located on W. 36th St. in Hampden. They ran it successfully for 30 years until they retired.
Ronnie was very active in the pharmacy community. He served as the President of the Baltimore Metropolitan Pharmacy Association from 1979-1981 and the President of the Maryland Pharmaceutical Association from 1981-1983. He also served decades as a preceptor for the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy where he trained and mentored young pharmacists. Additionally, Ronnie participated in the passing of generic drug legislation in Maryland. Active in the business community, Ronnie served on numerous local boards, including the Mayor's Small Business Council for Baltimore City, where he was appointed by the late Mayor William Donald Schaefer. Ronnie continued to actively serve on Community Boards until the present.
Throughout his life, Ronnie enjoyed playing tennis with his friends. He was the captain of many tennis teams at Boca Pointe Country Club. He took great pride in his family and of all his many activities, he most loved spending time with them whether it be at home, watching his children and grandchildren playing sports, vacationing at the beach with them in the summer, or skiing with them in Colorado during the winter. He especially looked forward to spending time with his cousins in Florida and hosting family visits.
A virtual funeral will be held on Wednesday January 27, 2021 at 12:00 pm. Please visit www.sollevinson.com to view the service. Interment Baltimore Hebrew Cemetery – Berrymans Lane, MD.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation at themmrf.org or The Gary Sinise Foundation at www.garysinisefoundation.org to support veterans and first responders.