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Samuel Karl Rubin 1918 - 2009

Samuel Karl Rubin of Palm Harbor, Pinellas County, FL was born on October 22, 1918, and died at age 90 years old on June 26, 2009.

Samuel Karl Rubin

Palm Harbor, Pinellas County, FL 34685

October 22, 1918

June 26, 2009

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1918

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October 22, 1918

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Ethnicity & Family History

Sam is survived by his wife, Audrey; children, Jo Anne and Jay; Jay’s friend Kathryn Garb; grandchildren; step-children and their spouses, Leslie Finkel, Kathleen Sharman, and Milo Lieberman (husband of Leslie Sharman) Step grandchildren, and Sam’s Uncle Jack Rubin of Pittsburgh, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, and wives Sissy and Lois.
Early Life & Education

He was born on October 22, 1918, in Braddock, PA, the son of Isadore and Lena Rubin. Sam’s family soon took up residence in Vandergrift, PA, where his father headed up the family business comprised of clothing stores. In 1935, Sam became and Eagle Scout. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Pennsylvania State University. His many activities at the University included serving as editor of the “Penn State Froth” and membership in the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity.
Military Service

Following graduation, Sam was inducted into the United States Army on Dec. 8, 1941, the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He served in the South Pacific Theatre of Operations, and he was honorably discharged in 1945.
Professional Career

Samuel Rubin Obituary Samuel Karl Rubin, 90, died on June 26, 2009, a resident of Palm Harbor, FL. He was born on October 22, 1918, in Braddock, PA, the son of Isadore and Lena Rubin. Sam’s family soon took up residence in Vandergrift, PA, where his father headed up the family business comprised of clothing stores. In 1935, Sam became and Eagle Scout. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Pennsylvania State University. His many activities at the University included serving as editor of the “Penn State Froth”, and membership in Zeta Beta Tau fraternity. Following graduation, Sam was inducted into the United States Army on Dec. 8, 1941, the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He served in the South Pacific theatre of operations, and he was honorably discharged in 1945. He married Nathalia “Sissy” Buchman in 1944, and at the close of the war, they took up residence in Indiana, PA. He opened Star Furniture Co. as part of the Rubin family partnership. The partnership was later joined by Sam’s brothers, Irvin and Norman. Sam and Sissy had two children, Jo Anne Rubin Chodock, of Blawnox, PA, and Attorney Jay Y. Rubin, a member of the Indiana County Bar. Sissy died in 1972. Sam and Sissy were blessed with two wonderful grandchildren, Danielle Chodock Merkle, of Tampa, FL, and Traci Chodock, of Pittsburgh, PA. In the 1960’s Sam, a journalist at heart, started a magazine devoted to the collecting of and history of classic movies. It was called “The 8mm Collector”. It subsequently was titled “The Classic Film Collector”, and it enjoyed a global circulation. In 1978, Sam sold his magazine to Blackhawk Films in Davenport Iowa, and he became its editor of the new “Classic Images”, which is still published by the Muscatine Journal. He married Lois Finkel of Pittsburgh, and they moved to Davenport, Iowa. Sam became the proud step-father of A. Lee, James and Jonathan Finkel. Sam retired from the publishing business in 1990, but the happiness of retirement did not last long, as Lois died in 1991. Sam moved to Florida, where he met and married Audrey Sharman, and again he became the proud step-father of Leslie and Richard Sharman. Sam and Audrey remained happily married until his death. During the course of his life, Sam belonged to many organizations. He was a member of the Indian Lion’s Club, and for those old enough to remember the 4th of July parades in Indiana, Sam dressed as the mascot lion and marched in the parade. He was also a member of the Kiwanis Club. Sam was a member of Beth Israel Synagogue, and he was a member of B’nai B’rith. Sam received numerous honors and was presented with several awards from the film industry. He started the Cinephiles organization, which conducts the oldest film convention in the United States. The first convention occurred at the Holiday Inn in Indiana, PA, and it is now held annually in Hollywood, CA. Several other film conventions were started as a result of Sam’s creation. In 2004, Sam realized a dream by authoring his first book, “Moving Pictures and Classic Images”, which includes and introduction from famed film critic, Leonard Maltin. Sam’s love of film had its impact on Indiana, PA., as it was through his collecting that son Jay developed his interest that resulted in the creation of The Jimmy Stewart Museum. Sam is survived by his wife, Audrey, children, Jo Anne and Jay, Jay’s friend Kathryn Garb, grandchildren, step-children and their spouses Leslie Finkel, Kathleen Sharman, and Milo Lieberman (husband of Leslie Sharman), Step grandchildren, and Sam’s Uncle Jack Rubin of Pittsburgh, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents, bothers, and wives Sissy and Lois. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 and 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the Bence-Mihalcik Funeral Home, Indiana with a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home followed by a short interment service at the Oakland Cemetery, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to be made to Beth Israel Synagogue, South 5th and Washington Street, Indiana, PA 15701; Penn’s Woods Council, BSA, Memorial Fund, 201 W. High St., Suite 1, Ebensburg, PA 15931; or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Personal Life & Family

He married Nathalia “Sissy” Buchman in 1944, and at the close of the war, they took up residence in Indiana, PA. He opened Star Furniture Co. as part of the Rubin family partnership. The partnership was later joined by Sam’s brothers, Irvin and Norman. Sam and Sissy had two children, Jo Anne Rubin Chodock, of Blawnox, PA, and Attorney Jay Y. Rubin, a member of the Indiana County Bar. Sissy died in 1972. Sam and Sissy were blessed with two wonderful grandchildren, Danielle Chodock Merkle, of Tampa, FL, and Traci Chodock, of Pittsburgh, PA. In the 1960s, Sam, a journalist at heart, started a magazine devoted to collecting the history of classic movies. It was called “The 8mm Collector.” It subsequently was titled “The Classic Film Collector”, and it enjoyed a global circulation. In 1978, Sam sold his magazine to Blackhawk Films in Davenport, Iowa, and he became its editor of the new “Classic Images,” which is still published by the Muscatine Journal. He married Lois Finkel of Pittsburgh and moved to Davenport, Iowa. Sam became the proud stepfather of A. Lee, James, and Jonathan Finkel. Sam retired from the publishing business in 1990, but the happiness of retirement did not last long, as Lois died in 1991. Sam moved to Florida, where he met and married Audrey Sharman, and again, he became the proud stepfather of Leslie and Richard Sharman. Sam and Audrey remained happily married until his death.
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June 26, 2009

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Obituary

Samuel Rubin Obituary RUBIN, Samuel Karl 90, died on June 26, 2009. He resided in Palm Harbor. Sam is survived by his wife, Audrey Sharman Rubin; a daughter, Jo Anne Chodock of Blawnox, PA; a son, Jay Y. Rubin of Indiana, PA; and two grand-daughters, Danielle Merkle of Tampa and Traci Chodock of Pittsburgh, PA. Funeral services will be held in Indiana, PA on Wednesday, July 1. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760. To view the obituary or sign the online guestbook visit www.bencefuneralhomes.com Bence-Mihalcik Funeral Home 724-349-2000 To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store. Published by Tampa Bay Times on Jun. 30, 2009.

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Samuel Karl Rubin, Pride and Joy - The Jimmy Stewart Museum.

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Samuel Karl Rubin, Pride and Joy - The Jimmy Stewart Museum.

This is in Indiana, PA, and worth visiting.

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Samuel Karl Rubin

Film Buff. Entrepreneur. Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana, PA

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