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Erma Wolf of Cherry Hill passed away peacefully at her home from dementia on January 23, 2022, with her daughter, Alissa Wolf, by her side. She was 89.
The former Erma Butchin was born in Philadelphia on May 25, 1932 to the late Abraham Butchin and Katherine Bradford. She was the widow of long-time Philadelphia-based jeweler Robert Wolf, to whom she was married for 69 years. In addition to her daughter, she is survived by her son, Lonnie Wolf, her cherished granddaughter, Mazie Wolf, her sister-in-law, Marcia Better, and her devoted nephew, Alan Butchin, as well as other nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
She was well known for her dazzling beauty, her lively, vivacious personality, her terrific sense of humor and her distinctive high-pitched laugh. She was a world-class cook and hostess who was famous for her baking, beautiful table settings and exquisite holiday meals. In addition, she was known for her love of animals, her chic sense of style and her unparalleled joie de vivre.
She and her adoring husband extensively traveled the world to such destinations as France, Italy, England, Ireland, Brazil, Turkey, Morocco and many more. They enjoyed fine dining, riding their bikes at the Jersey shore — where they had a home for many years — and the company of their family and numerous friends. She lived life to the fullest, and will be dearly missed.
(A celebration of life will be scheduled for a later date. Donations in her memory may be made to an animal rescue organization/shelter.)
Left to right front: Husband Robert Wolf, daughter Alissa Wolf, granddaughter Mazie Wolf, Erma Wolf.
Left to right back: Nephew Alan Butchin, ex-daughter-in-law Boni Wolf, son Lonnie Wolf.
Erma Wolf with her husband of 69 years, Robert Wolf, in 2016.
Barbara Wolf Goldberg says
Alissa I am truly sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom,Erma The words written are exactly how one could describe you Mother. She was all that and more I will miss her very much With love❤️
Ellen Regenbogen says
Alissa, Lonnie and Alan(Butchin),
Please accept my regrets and deepest sympathy with the loss of your beloved and sweet Erma. The wolfs were an exceptional couple who touched so many lives and mine was one of them. I was lucky to have shared many wonderful times over the years that were always filled with laughter and Joy.
Sending prayers to the entire family at this sadden time.
Rest In Peace sweet Erma, Bob is waiting for you.
💗💗
Allison Folkart says
Aunt Erma was the kind of woman everyone wanted to copy, yet she was unparalleled in her chic style, gourmet cooking and infectious laugh. So young at heart, she shopped at Forever 21 in her eighties! She loved her family deeply and always added a warm sparkle to our gatherings. Quick with compliments for everyone and an avid animal-lover, Aunt Erma spread her love widely. Our deepest condolences to Alissa, Lon and Mazie and everyone who mourns her loss. She will be greatly missed.
Allison, Erik, Julia, Katia, and Knightly Folkart
Thandia Mighty says
I missed Erma,though in such little time with her I was glad I met her and had spent her final moment with her.Rest Well Beautiful Girl(the name i called her.Sincere condolences to Alicia and Lonnie and to thr extended family.
Ilene Leese says
Your parents were always so special to my family. Your father was the best man at my parents wedding. I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom and dad were beautiful people, inside and out.
Steve Grizer says
So very sorry for your your families loss – my sincerest condolences. I was friends with Lon since 1968 when we both just moved into our homes in Cherry Hill – one house apart, and Erma was one of those great Mothers – alway so nice and allowed Lon and I be kids. Erma lived life with a certain style about her – she was such a lovely person (and I spent quite a bit of time around the Wolf family). I had not talked with or seen Bob and Erma for quite some time after moving to California and when I was in town visiting from MI – about six years ago – I stopped into Wolf Jewelers one summer day and thankfully Bob and Erma were in, and my Wife and I spoke with them for close to two hours – had a wonderful conversation about so many things that I cherish. Erma and Bob were great Parents, neighbors and really awesome people – they will be missed but never forgotten.
Erma and Bob were such a wonderful couple that I find it hard to talk about one without the other.
So thankful that Mazie and all of Erma and Bob’s family and friends had them in their lives for as long as they did. RIP Erma. ❤️
Andrea Butchin says
Alissa Lon,
Their are not enough words to describe Aunt Erma. Her infectious laugh smile from her own style of fashion to dressing up a table fit for kings and queens.
Aunt Erma’s love for Dad far wide she would beam
Her Love of Love was You, Alissa Lon Mazie of course Loving Puddy Cats.
Yes, her only Brother Victor Our Loving Dad.
Aunt Erma, had a love for people and as well for her.
Marcie, and family im so sorry for your loss yet Aunt Erma is with the Love of her Life your Brother and Our Uncle Bob.
Alissa Lon, i wish
their were more words all i have are tears.
All of her necices nephews were Blessed to have her as their Aunt Erma.
‘My Heartfelt Love Blessings, to both of you as my cousins far but always close at Hand ♥ Heart .
“Remember”
Love Always and my Day’s
Andrea,