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26/01/2023 3:35 pm
Pearl Berg was born on October 1, 1909 in Evansville, Indiana (USA). She spent her childhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA). She moved to Los Angeles, California (USA) with her family in 1930. She became a member of Temple Israel in 1937 and continues to attend occasional services at the synagogue, usually during the High Holy Days. She married Mark Berg on 16 December 1931, with whom she had at least two children, Alan and Robert.
After her husband died in December 1989, Berg maintained a social life for herself by joining a book club, regularly attending concerts and plays, and becoming more involved with a bridge group. She was active in Temple Israel’s Sisterhood and was asked to write notes to bereaved families on behalf of the temple, which she continued to do until the age of 105.
Ms. Berg currently lives in her own home in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, California (USA).
As of January 26, 2023 Mrs. Berg is the 6th-oldest validated living person in the USA behind Ms. Ceccarelli (114.9), Ms. Plummer (114.5), Ms. Willis (114), Ms. Holblinger (113.8) and Ms. Francis (113.5).
With her parents in 1913.
With her future husband Paul in 1931.
At the age of 109.
In January 2020, aged 110, playing cards with her longtime caregiver Rachel Gelanga.
In January 2020, aged 110.
On her 113th birthday in 2022.
http://www.supercentenariditalia.it/persone-viventi-piu-longeve-in-italia.
Persone viventi più longeve in Italia – Supercentenari d'Italia (supercentenariditalia.it)
diego reacted
14/02/2023 9:47 pm
A shining example of Jewish longevity! 🙂 Still looks like she's in decent shape! 🙂
15/02/2023 4:30 am
Mrs. Berg alive as of today, 14 February 2023, at 113 years, 136 days. Picture from today.
Interested in supercentenarians since 27 July 2018.
First supercentenarian I learned about: Kane Tanaka (1903-2022)
WellAbove110 and ChrisR reacted
28/05/2023 4:30 pm
On 25 May 2023, following the sad passing of Ms. Plummer, Ms. Berg became the 11th-oldest validated living person.
Interested in supercentenarians since 27 July 2018.
First supercentenarian I learned about: Kane Tanaka (1903-2022)
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Topic starter
06/07/2023 8:47 am
On 4 July 2023, following the sad passing of Ms. Makishi, Ms. Berg became the 10th-oldest validated living person.
Topic moved to the Top 10 section.
http://www.supercentenariditalia.it/persone-viventi-piu-longeve-in-italia.
Persone viventi più longeve in Italia – Supercentenari d'Italia (supercentenariditalia.it)
diego reacted
03/09/2023 5:13 am
Pearl Berg has recently become the third-oldest Jew behind Cecile Klein and Goldie Steinberg
diego reacted
03/09/2023 1:50 pm
@mrcatlord You forgot about Yisrael Kristal.
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04/10/2023 9:36 am
And hopefully without straying too far from the main topic, the average age for the top 10 appeared to reach 115.0, 2 days earlier (29 Sep).
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12/12/2023 8:36 am
On 12 December 2023, following the sad passing of Ms. Tatsumi, Ms. Berg became the 9th-oldest validated living person.
http://www.supercentenariditalia.it/persone-viventi-piu-longeve-in-italia.
Persone viventi più longeve in Italia – Supercentenari d'Italia (supercentenariditalia.it)
diego reacted
17/01/2024 1:09 am
Pearl is now the last person born in October 1909, and with Matsubara's death there are no months left before 1910 with two people; following Tane and Efrain's deaths this title would now belong to May 1910 which until recently still had three people
01/02/2024 3:23 am
Pearl Berg’s son updated me on her condition as of 31 January 2024:
“Hi, Charles,
The dear Mom is fading fast. We must be prepared for her passing. You added so much support and interest in her these last years for which we are so grateful.
Kind regards,
Robert Berg”
Interested in supercentenarians since 27 July 2018.
First supercentenarian I learned about: Kane Tanaka (1903-2022)
MrCatlord reacted
01/02/2024 3:38 am
@charlesm09 I am sad to hear about this news. I hope she is able to be at peace when the time comes
It is nice to think that your interest in supercentenarians has given her incentive to stay with us longer
Charlesm09 reacted
01/02/2024 3:48 am
Pearl Berg’s son updated me on her condition as of 31 January 2024:
“Hi, Charles,
The dear Mom is fading fast. We must be prepared for her passing. You added so much support and interest in her these last years for which we are so grateful.
Kind regards,
Robert Berg”
That sounds really bad worrisome*...
If the moment is imminent, let us hope that it she can pass without pain and in peace.
* edited by Admin to soften the comment.
Kane Tanaka (1903-2022) my favorite supercentenarian of all time.
Charlesm09 and MrCatlord reacted
01/02/2024 7:38 am
Thank you and well spoken to those involved in this sensitive matter to date.
Lets ensure we respect the family privacy and all associated issues on this matter.
01/02/2024 12:10 pm
Pearl Berg’s son updated me on her condition as of 31 January 2024:
“Hi, Charles,
The dear Mom is fading fast. We must be prepared for her passing. You added so much support and interest in her these last years for which we are so grateful.
Kind regards,
Robert Berg”
Dear Charles,
although it's very kind of you to share this family update about Mrs Berg with us, are you sure you've received the family's permission to share it with an online, global community? Just asking to make sure. 😊
01/02/2024 12:11 pm
That sounds really bad worrisome*...
If the moment is imminent, let us hope that it she can pass without pain and in peace.* edited by Admin to soften the comment.
Dear adancho,
You've been told on more than one occasion to closely look at the use of "he," "she," and "it" in English. My advice: when you put something in Google Translate, please make sure to add "ella" in Spanish before translating it. This will probably lead to fewer (disrespectful) mistakes.
01/02/2024 1:34 pm
That sounds really bad worrisome*...
If the moment is imminent, let us hope that it she can pass without pain and in peace.* edited by Admin to soften the comment.Dear adancho,
You've been told on more than one occasion to closely look at the use of "he," "she," and "it" in English. My advice: when you put something in Google Translate, please make sure to add "ella" in Spanish before translating it. This will probably lead to fewer (disrespectful) mistakes.
Sorry, thanks for making me see my mistake, I didn't realize it.
I'll be more careful next time. 😊
Kane Tanaka (1903-2022) my favorite supercentenarian of all time.
Topic starter
02/02/2024 12:59 pm
Topic updated and moved. RIP Ms. Berg.
http://www.supercentenariditalia.it/persone-viventi-piu-longeve-in-italia.
Persone viventi più longeve in Italia – Supercentenari d'Italia (supercentenariditalia.it)
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