Pearl Berg
Pearl Berg | |
|---|---|
| Born | Pearl Louise Synenberg October 1, 1909 Evansville, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | February 1, 2024 (aged 114 years, 123 days) Los Feliz, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Schenley High School |
| Known for | Supercentenarian |
| Spouse |
Mark Berg
(m. 1931; died 1989) |
| Children | 2 |
Pearl Louise Berg (née Synenberg; October 1, 1909 – February 1, 2024) was an American supercentenarian who was the oldest Jewish person alive[1] and also the 9th oldest living person in the world.[2] She resided in Los Angeles, California, and died on February 1, 2024, at age of 114.
Biography[edit]
Pearl Louise Synenberg was born in Evansville, Indiana, on October 1, 1909 (although she celebrated her birthday as February 14, 1910),[3][4] to Archie Synenberg and Annie Gerson, children of Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe. She had a sister, Selma, and a brother, Bob. They moved to various states throughout their childhood, but she attended Schenley High School in Pittsburgh.[5] The family moved to California in 1929, a few months before the stock market crash.[6]
In 1931, she married Mark Berg, a Jewish immigrant from Kremenchuk, Ukraine. He died when she was 79.[1] They had two sons, Alan and Robert. Pearl Berg resided in Los Angeles,[7] where she died on February 1, 2024, at the age of 114 years, 123 days.[8] She was buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Rosove, John L. (2023-10-03). "Pearl Berg at 114 – 10th Oldest Living Person in the World and Oldest Living Jew". Times of Israel. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ "World Supercentenarian Rankings List – Gerontology Research Group". Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, Indiana; Births; Year: 1909; Roll: 020
- ^ "Pearl Berg – Gerontology Research Group". Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ Noonan, Ari L. (2022-10-13). "Cover Story: 113-Year-Old Pearl Berg May Be the Oldest Jew in the World". Jewish Journal. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ LELYVELD, NITA (2020-02-01). "Pearl Berg will celebrate her 110th birthday this year. What's her secret to a long L.A. life?". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ Sabharwal, Khushi. "Read To Know About Pearl Berg, The Oldest Living Jew". SheThePeople. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ Trim, Ollie (2 February 2024). "Pearl Louise Berg (1909–2024)". Gerontology Research Group. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ Pearl S. Berg
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