Obituary: Dolla Epstein

Dolla “Dolly” Epstein, 86, of Alpharetta, Ga., passed away April 30, 2021.

Dolly was born Nov. 8, 1934, to the late Samuel and Sophie Brill in Philadelphia, Pa.

Dolly was a graduate of Overbrook High School. Soon after, she met the love of her life Howard Lee Epstein. They have been happily married for 68 years. They were blessed to have and nurture four loving children. She loved her family, creating a home filled with love, support and joy. Dolly was a dedicated wife, caring mother and nurturing grandmother.

Dolly enjoyed watching old movies, reading a good book, gardening, shopping, but most of all, talking to her girls daily. The moments and memories with her will be cherished forever.

Along with her dear parents, Dolly is preceded in death by her sister Leah Grossman.

She is survived by her devoted husband Howard Lee Epstein; daughters Debbie Warshaw (Stuart), Aileen Sitero (Max), Pennie Pentland (Russ), and Sharon Pineda (George); grandchildren Lee (Olga) and Drew Warshaw, Jake and Sam Sitero, Andrew Pentland, Samantha, Sydney, and Madison Pineda; and many grandpuppies and grandkitties.

A celebration of Dolly’s life will be hosted by her daughters May 29 at a private venue.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made in Dolly’s memory to the Arthritis Foundation.