Arlene D. Katz Stern of Warminster passed away on February 5, 2019 at Abington-Jefferson Health Hospital in Abington.  She was 78.

Arlene was the loving wife of the late Henry H. Stern with whom she had shared 42 years of marriage prior to his death.

Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Sidney and Mitzi Soltroff Katz.

Arlene graduated from Temple University and later attained her Masters Degree in Education from Beaver College, now Arcadia University, in Glenside.  She led a long career teaching French for New Hope-Solebury School District until her retirement.

Arlene enjoyed Yoga, Pilates and line dancing.  She also volunteered her time with the Special Education Department of Council Rock School District, a cause very close to her heart.  Additionally, Arlene loved to read just about anything and was talented in poetry writing.  Above all else, she will be remembered and missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her son, Michael R. Stern and his wife, Colleen, of Lawrenceville, NJ, her two loving grandsons, Matthew and Aidan Stern, and her brother, Theodore Katz, of Oregon.

Arlene’s services and interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to Special Olympics Pennsylvania, 2900 Southampton Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19154.