Background
Wallerstein, Laura Werner was born on May 17, 1914 in New York City. Daughter of Hymen and Helen (Frankfield) Werner.
Wallerstein, Laura Werner was born on May 17, 1914 in New York City. Daughter of Hymen and Helen (Frankfield) Werner.
Student, Smith College. Bachelor, Barnard College, 1936. Master of Social Work, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1969.
Social worker, St. Vincent Health/Rehabilitation Center, 1967-1969; chief social worker, St. Vincent Health/Rehabilitation Center, 1969-1976; chief social service rehabilitation division, St. Vincent Health Center, Erie, Pennsylvania, 1969-1976; volunteer social worker, Mercy Center for Aging, Erie, since 1978.
Co-founder, president Stairways, Erie, 1958-1964. Founder, president Erie Independence House, since 1971. Volunteer Meals on Wheels, Erie, since 1978.
Member National Association of Social Workers (Social Worker of the Year, Lifetime Achievement award).
Married Leon Wallerstein Junior, June 28, 1937. Children: Lynn W. Huber, Larry H.