Elaine Haims, of Monroe Township, NJ, formerly of New Castle, PA where she resided for more than 60 years, passed away on December 15, 2025. She was born in Aliquippa, PA, on December 3, 1934.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Jack M. Haims; her parents, Israel Allan Davis and Helen Klein Davidson; and her sister, Suzanne Davis Wasser. She is survived by her children Lynn Shakin (Michael) of New Jersey, Allan of Los Angeles, and Joshua of New Orleans; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Elaine served for many years as the Regional Director, Midwest for Academic Management Services, based in Rhode Island, which provided tuition payment plans to college and university students.

She was deeply involved in her community and dedicated many years to volunteer service, including serving as Women's Chair of the United Jewish Appeal, and as a member of Tifereth Israel Synagogue Sisterhood, the League of Women Voters, and the Jameson Memorial Hospital Junior Guild.

While Elaine greatly valued her professional and volunteer work, nothing brought her more joy than time spent visiting her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A private graveside service and interment will be held at Tifereth Israel Cemetery, 390 Maple Drive, New Castle. Arrangements have been made by R. Cunningham Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle, PA 16105.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in Elaine's memory to the Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh (https://jewishpgh.org/) or the Jewish Community Legacy Project (https://jclproject.org/).