Harriett R. Wolff

Harriett R. Wolff passed away in Newton, Massachusetts on June 17, 2023, at the age of 98.  Born in St. Louis, MO on October 11, 1924, she graduated from Soldan High School, St. Louis just before World War II. During the war she corresponded with Jack Wolff, a brother of one of her close friends. When Jack returned from the Pacific, they married and raised 4 children.

Harriett was predeceased by her sister, Anita R. Appelman. Harriett is survived by her children Gail Smith (the late Donald Smith), Harvey Wolff, Steven Wolff (Gwen Wolff), and Robyn Wolff (Brad Goodman) as well as by Robyn’s children Sarah and Jack Goodman. Later in life, Harriett moved from St. Louis to Boston, to be near her daughters, son-in-law and grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held Thursday June 22, 2023 at noon at Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery in Ladue MO.  Donations in Harriett’s memory may be made to Na’Amat USA (formerly Pioneer Women) which Harriett supported throughout her life, to a local food bank or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Please visit bergermemorialchapel.com for more information. BERGER MEMORIAL SERVICE