Vivian Seltzer

VIVIAN SELTZER (nee Center), August 20, 2022. Following graduation from the University of Minnesota, Vivian travelled to Philadelphia, fell in love,  and married William (Bill) Seltzer in 1953. After starting a career in family therapy, Vivian enrolled at Bryn Mawr College, where she received her PhD in psychology. For the next three decades, she taught developmental psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Throughout her life, Vivian held leadership roles in a variety of academic, religious and community organizations, including years of service on University of Pennsylvania's Faculty Senate, Gratz College and the Center City Residents Association. She is survived by her husband, William Seltzer, her three children Jonathan (Liza), Francesca (Andrew) and Aeryn (Bruce), and nine grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral services Monday 11 A.M. precisely at GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS, 6410 N. BROAD ST., PHILA., PA 19126. Int. Montefiore Cem. Shiva will be observed at the home of Aeryn and Bruce Fenton. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.