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Birth Name: Stephen W. Levine
Date of Birth: July 17, 1937
Place of Birth: Albany, New York, U.S.
Date of Death: January 17, 2016
Place of Death: New Mexico, U.S.
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Stephen Levine was an American author, poet, and teacher. His most notable works were on the topic of death and dying. He helped make the teachings of Theravada Buddhism more available in the west.
Stephen was the son of Ruth and Clarence Levine. He was married to Ondrea, until his death.
Stephen’s paternal grandfather was named Henry Myer Levine (the son of Harry J. Levine and Bessie). Henry was born in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Stephen’s paternal grandmother was named Dinah Josephs (the daughter of Samuel Joseph and Sarah). Dinah was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to a Polish Jewish father and a German Jewish mother.
Stephen’s maternal grandfather was named Joseph Wein. Joseph was born in Russia.
Stephen’s maternal grandmother was named Ethel Falk. Ethel was born in Russia.
Sources: https://www.spiritualityandpractice.com
Obituary of Stephen Levine – https://www.findagrave.com