In Loving Memory of Sidney Jack Weissberger

Sidney Jack Weissberger, 89, of Taylor, died Wednesday at Moses Taylor Hospital.

Born in Taylor, son of the late Edward and Bertha Rosenbluth Weissberger, he was a 1943 graduate of Taylor High School and received a bachelor of science degree in sociology from Bucknell University.

He also studied at Lehigh University and in England. He received a Ph.D in communications from Syracuse University, where he was appointed assistant to the dean. He had also been employed by Intext and as a professor at Penn State in Dunmore.

He was a Purple Heart recipient while serving with the 25th Infantry in Europe. He was an avid reader, writer and educator.

Surviving is a brother, Seymour, Taylor; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by sisters, Hannah Mendelssohn, Sadye Ross, Frieda Ruzansky, Florence Berson, Lida Barr, Rose, Esther, Doris, Mayme and Malka Weissberger; and brothers, Harry, Aaron, Simeon and Allen.

A graveside funeral service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Dalton Jewish Cemetery.

There is no shiva.  Memorial contributions may be made to th donor's favorite charity.