Audrey G. Richman
Enjoyed traveling and cooking
Audrey G. Richman passed away peacefully in her home Tuesday, May 28, 2013.
She was born December 28, 1935, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Hyman and Jean Gefsky.
Mrs. Richman attended Taylor-Alderdice High School, the University of Miami (Florida) and the University of Pittsburgh.
As a young woman, she had lived in New York City, where she worked for Columbia Records and was thrilled to meet many of its great artists from the ’60s.
She was working for Coty Cosmetics as a make-up artist and sales trainer and was living in Philadelphia when she met and married Stephen I. Richman, a Washington attorney.
During their 43-year marriage, she worked as a manager of real estate and as office manager of her husband’s law firm. Her chief avocations were traveling and cooking. Her travels took her to all nonpolar continents and included a trip around the world.
Preparing to be an amateur chef, Mrs. Richman attended schools for cooking taught in Pittsburgh by the research chef of H.J. Heinz; in Positano, Italy, taught by the acknowledged master of the Neapolitan School; in Oaxaca, Mexico, and in Napa, Calif. Her primary residence was the Beau Regency Penthouse in Washington, and she also maintained a residence at the Crystal House in Miami Beach, Fla.
As a Washington resident, she had been a candidate for delegate to several Democratic National Conventions.
She was an active member of Beth Israel Congregation in Washington.
As co-trustee of the Stephen I. Richman and Audrey G. Richman Foundation, and as an individual, she supported generously and enthusiastically religious, educational and cultural charities in Washington and Miami.
Surviving, in addition to her husband, are her daughter, Susan Richman and husband Mark Friedman, and grandchildren Nicholas and Chloe Friedman, all of Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y.; a brother, Jay Gefsky and wife Rhoda, and a nephew, James Gefsky, all of Pittsburgh.
Deceased is her son, James Richman.
Mrs. Richman spunkily endured rheumatoid arthritis for many painful years, but with great strength and determination, she managed to overcome it by living according to her motto, “Lift yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again.”
She was loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until noon, the hour of services, Thursday, May 30, in Beth Israel Synagogue, 265 North Avenue, Washington, with Rabbi David Novitsky officiating. Interment will follow in Beth Israel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Beth Israel Congregation at the above address. Condolences may be expressed at www.piattandbarnhillfh.com. Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Directors Inc., Charles R. Piatt, owner/supervisor, and Lawrence K. Donovan, funeral director.