ALLAN SHUMAN

Allan Shuman, three weeks shy of his 79th birthday, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2018, surrounded by those he loved so much. He fought the good fight against lung cancer, and survived years longer than expected -- as with most things in his life, far surpassing ordinary human expectation.
Everyone who knew Allan was inspired by his passion for living life to the fullest. House painter, entrepreneur, hippie, partier, world-traveler, thinker and debater, Allan was completely self-taught in many and varied fields of life. He could play music spontaneously by ear on various instruments, particularly the harmonica he wore at all times around his neck. Allan never ceased learning, continually becoming an authority on new, diverse topics. He needed few creature comforts, devoting his time and resources to his family, his friends and to volunteering for causes dear to his heart, including the Red Cross, Israeli Army, American Cancer Society and Abramson Cancer Center. Most importantly, Allan, the son of the late Cy and Ruth Shuman, was a deeply dedicated father to his two daughters Beth and Mindee; father-in-law to Steve Ballentine and Howard Segal; grandfather to Ryan and Kelly Ballentine, Shanie and Phil LaRocca, Matt and Lindsay Segal, Remi Segal and Samantha Segal; great-grandfather to Sloane Segal; brother to Robert Shuman and the late Arlene Glass Timmons; best friend to Alexa Muhlig; adopted grandfather to Demi, Ashton, and Quinton Muhlig; and devoted Thursday Club member. In addition, Allan profoundly touched the lives of many across multiple generations -- too many to possibly name here. Donations in Allan's name can be made to The Beam of Life Campaign Fund at the Abramson Cancer Center: https://giving.apps.upenn.edu/fund?program=MC&fund=840820&appeal=PMWEB.
Services to honor this special man will be held on Friday, November 23, at 1:00 PM at GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS, 6410 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia. Luncheon to follow nearby.