Obituary of Lenore H Turteltaub

Lenore H. Turteltaub of Toms River, New Jersey formerly of Livingston, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2019 at the age of 86. Mrs. Turteltaub was born in Newark, New Jersey and raised in Maplewood. She was graduated from Goucher College and then taught elementary students in East Orange and Livingston public schools. In addition, she taught at a private school for children who had recently immigrated from Russia. Mrs. Turteltaub loved to play the piano and used her talents to create shows for school programs and fund raising events.  She loved performing with, and the company of, the Temple Beth Am Players. Mrs. Turteltaub authored “A Short Cut To Simple Piano Playing” as well as many poems to celebrate family occasions. Mrs. Turteltaub was active in politics including serving as President of the Livingston Republican Club and served as an aid to New Jersey Secretary of State Jane Burgio. She also did volunteer work at Temple Beth Am Shalom and was part of the local post of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States. Mrs. Turteltaub was predeceased by Richard, her loving husband of 58 years, and survived by her daughter Emily and husband John Nelson, son James and wife Linda, and grandsons Jacob and Joshua. Lenore is also survived by her brother, Dr. Michael Huckman (late Beverly Blachman). We will forever miss the beauty of her music, the puns, the hugs, and the many laughs we shared together.  She was laid to rest in a private family service. Donations to Temple Beth Am Shalom or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in lieu of flowers would be appreciated.