Age 98, of Lake Worth, passed away on September 22, 2013. Mrs. Alper was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 7, 1914. She was predeceased by her husband, Alfred J. Alper in 2005. Bessie is survived by her son, Kenneth Alper; daughter, Isabel Calingaert; granddaughter, Pryanna. Private cremation services are under the care of Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory, West Palm Beach.