A Community Remembers J ewish e xponent D eath n otices D ecember 2016 Sponsored by Goldsteins’, Rosenberg’s, Raphael-Sacks, Inc. ARENSTEIN DEATH NOTICES D ecember , 2016 D eath N otices DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES ARENSTEIN Marvin Arenstein, age 80, died December 9, 2016. Beloved son of the late Jacob and Anna Arenstein. Also survived by loving friends. Graveside services were held at Mt. Sharon Cemetery, Springfield, PA. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS BERGER Beatrice Badner (nee Polansky), age 95, died on December 4, 2016. She was a retired journalist who resided in Levittown, Pennsylvania. Wife of the late Philip Po- lansky; mother of Jo-Ann Beebee; and sister of Larry Polansky. Contributions in her memory may be made to "any no kill animal shelter" or a charity of the donor's choice. GOLDSTEINS'S ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS Marion Berger, “Motzi” (nee Magaziner) November 16, 2016. Wife of the late Martin Philip Berger, she is survived by her children Joseph (Sandra) Berger, Ellen (Gary) Re- uben, and Eric (Lynda) Berger. Also surviv- ing are her grandchildren Aaron (Ting) Ber- ger, Michael Berger, Rachel Berger, Alyssa (Jeremy) Sedrish, Max Reuben, Jacob Ber- ger and Sydney Berger. Donations honoring her memory may be offered to a charity of the donor’s choice. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS BARASH BERNSTEIN BADNER Mildred Barash (nee Kaltz), age 94, died on November 25, 2016. She was a retired med- ical secretary who resided in Philadelphia, PA. Beloved wife of the late Irving; loving mother of Andi (Ron) Soloff, Brad (Karen) Barash, David (Celia) Barash; sister of Le- onard Kaltz; adored grandmother of Adam (Heather), Kim (Michael), Daniel (Jessica), Matt (Danielle), Allison Courtney (Josh), Jason (Mindy), Jessica (Aaron), and Michael; and also survived by 12 great-grandchildren. Contributions in her memory may be made to The Philadelphia Foundation (Adam & Heath- er Soloff Foundation Fund), P.O. Box 826728, Phila., PA 19182. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS BATTERMAN Pearl Batterman (nee Shuster), age 92, died on December 1, 2016. She was a retired sec- retary for the Philadelphia School District of Philadelphia who resided in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. Beloved wife of the late Manuel; devoted mother Jeffrey Batterman (Donna), Howard Batterman (Dale), and Dr. Karen Kolsky (Jeffrey); loving grandmother of Elliot Batterman, Adrienne Enz, Monica Bat- terman, Chad Batterman, Rebecca Batterman, Zachary Kolsky, and Marney Kolsky; and also survived by 9 great-grandchildren. Contribu- tions in her memory may be made to a char- ity of the donor’s choice. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS BECKMAN Betty Beckman (nee Geller), on December 17, 2016, of Media, PA. Wife of the late Cyrus Beckman. Beloved mother of Bunny (Thomas) Cutrona and Ronald (Ilene) Beck- man, loving grandmother of Debra (Ken) Mil- bauer, Bruce (Wendy) Rubin, Steve Rubin, Jeremy (Narcisa Byers) Beckman and Jenna Beckman and great-grandmother of Chelsea (Jarrod), Melanie, Max, Lara, Gabrielle, Re- becca, Marc and Cyrus. Funeral services and internment were held Wednesday. Contribu- tions in her memory may be made to a char- ity of the donor's choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com TO PLACE A MEMORIAL AD CALL 215.832.0749 2 DECEMBER, 2016 Naomi Bernstein (nee Belkin), age 90, on November 29, 2016. Devoted wife of the late Marvin Bernstein. Loving mother of Ellen Turk (the late Randy) and Debbie (Bob) Ar- diti. Dear sister of Judith Belkin and the late Natalie Lockstein. Cherished grandmother of Meredith (William) Wright, Amy Hibbard, Shari (Drew) Doody, and David (Jennifer) Ar- diti. Also survived by 6 great-grandchildren. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to the Americ- an Heart Association. GODLSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS BLUMENTHAL Lee Howard Blumenthal, November 16, 2016. Devoted son of Jack and Rose Blumenthal. Loving brother of Sherie (Rick) Abrams and Bruce (Ilene) Blumenthal. Also survived by five loving nieces and nephews and one great-nephew. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Communities of Don Guanella, 20 E. Cleveland Ave., Norwood PA 19074. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAHAEL-SACKS BRACHMAN Raymond J Brachman, December 2, 2016, of Haverford, PA; Beloved husband of Ruth (nee Linsky); loving father of Ronald (Gwen) Bra- chman, PhD, Michael (Denise) Brachman, PhD and Bruce Brachman; cherished grand- father of Rebecca Brachman, PhD, Lauren Brachman, JD, Aaron (Caroline) Brachman, and Paula Brachman; great grandfather of Isaac. Graveside Services were held at Mt. Sharon Cemetery, Springfield, Pa. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association www.al.or or MentorNet www.mentornet.org JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS BRAM Jean (nee Richter), November 21, 2016, of Elkins Park, PA; beloved wife of the late Jack Bram and the late Marvin Black; loving moth- er of Marlene Sklar (Donald) and Luanne Ford (Louis); stepmother of Anita Adelson (Stephen) and Jeanne Burd (Stuart); also survived by 8 grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. Relatives and friends were in- vited to services Friday 11AM, Joseph Levine & Sons, 4737 Street Rd., Trevose, PA. Inter- ment Har Nebo Cemetery, Phila., PA. Contri- butions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS To place a Memorial Ad call 215.832.0749 BROKER Gerald Broker, ESQ., Nov. 15, 2016. Father of Joshua (Wendie) Broker and Rachel (Brian) Kaplan. Brother of Sonna (Steven) Epstein and the late Earl Broker. Grandfather of Leah Broker, Daisy and Piper Kaplan. Born July 23, 1934, in Philadelphia, Gerry attended Temple university and the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where he was elected the the Or- der of the Coif. He was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1960 and the Florida Bar in 1975. He joined Blank Rome in 1962 and was elected partner in 1966. After heading the Real Estate Department, he left Blank Rome in 1988 to become partner of the Core Group, a private equity firm, and later joined The Rubin Organization as Vice Chairman and general Counsel. An avid sailor, Gerry was a founding Trustee of the Solomon & Sylvia Bronstein Foundation which, since 2000, has provided gifts to over 100 charities in the Philadelphia area and Israel. Relatives and friends were invited to Funeral Services Sunday September 20th at Goldsteins' in Southampton. Int. Roosevelt Memorial Park. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Abrasion Center for Jewish Life, 1425 Horsham rd., North Wales, PA 19454 www.abramsoncenter.org BROOKS Ruth Brooks (nee Sperling), age 96, died on November 3, 2016. She resided in Phil- adelphia, Pennsylvania. Beloved wife of the late Leon; loving mother of Carolyn (Bernard) Locklear, Marsha (the late Robert) Wishnov; sister of Claire (the late Mort) Tannenbaum, and the late Shay & Jimmy DiClaudio; ad- ored grandmother of Lee (Kimberly) Wish- nov; cherished great-grandmother of Allison & Chelsea; and aunt of Amy (Bob), Mitchell, Scott, Linda (Jurgen), and Elliott. Contribu- tions in her memory may be made to De- borah Hospital, 200 Trenton Rd., Browns Mills, NJ 08015 or to a charity of the donor's choice. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS BROWN Carl Brown, age 62, died on December 16, 2016. He was a Social Security representat- ive who resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Son of the late Sylvan and Hortense (nee Steiner); brother of Maxine Brown; and dear friend of Joel Glauser. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS BROWN Ruth Brown (nee Felzer), age 95, died on November 18, 2016. She resided in Lake- wood, New Jersey. Wife of the late Joseph Brown; mother of Bryna Stewart, Debra (Rabbi Moshe) Ungar, and Moshe (Leah) Brown; grandmother to 26 grandchildren; and great-grandmother to many great-grand- children. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS Honor the memory of your loved one... Call 215.832.0749 to place your memorial. JEWISH EXPONENT FIRTH DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES BUCKMAN FELDERMAN Melvin J. Beckman On November 24, 2016, of Haverford, PA. Beloved father of David (Beth) Buckman, Adam (Grace) Buckman and Michael (Lucille) Buckman, also survived by 4 grandchildren. Relatives and friends were invited to Services, Friday November 25, 12:30 P.M., JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS ME- MORIAL CHAPEL - West, 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA. Interment Haym Sa- lomon Memorial Park. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Franklin Insti- tute. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS COHEN Stanley Cohen, November 20, 2016, of Boyn- ton Beach, FL, formerly of Narberth, PA. Hus- band of Suzanne “Suzi” Cohen. Father of Wendi (Steven) Kapustin, Craig (Marcia) Co- hen and Randy Cohen. Grandfather of Alex Cohen. Brother of Doris Lasko. Interment Roosevelt Memorial Park, Trevose, PA. Con- tributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc., www.heart.org. PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS CROLL Sylvia G. Croll (nee Goldstein), November 21, 2016 of Jamison. Beloved wife of the late Monte. Loving mother of Alan Croll (Carol) and Linda Winokur. Grandmother of 3, great grandmother of 6. Relatives and friends were invited to Services Wednesday, November 23 at Beth Sholom Congregation, 8231 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA. Int. Montefiore Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to ORT (ort.org), any Veterans group, or a charity of your choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS DOHERTY Nancy Kushner Doherty, an Elementary School Principal, died December 14, 2016 at the age of 62. Wife of John, mother of Dr. Cara (Matthew) Dolin and Allison Doherty, sister of Ellen Rae Kushner, daughter of Milton Kushner and the late Elsie Kushner, grandmother of Miles. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS EISENBERG Freda Plotnick Eisenberg, of Indianapolis, formerly of Philadelphia, PA died on Decem- ber 10 at the age of 95. In Philadelphia Freda was an active member of Reform Congrega- tion Keneseth Israel. A talented knitter and avid bridge player, she and her late husband, Israel (Irv) enjoyed traveling around the world. Freda was a strong, meticulous, and stylish person who was proud of her chil- dren, Dr. Floyd Eisenberg and Rabbi Sandy Sasso (Dennis). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Dr. David Sasso, Dr. Debora Herold (Brad), Dr. Rachel Greene (Stuart) and Dr. Josh Eisenberg and three great-grandchil- dren, Darwin, Ari and Levi. Donations may be made to Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, 600 W. 70 th St., Indianapolis IN 46260 or the Alzheimer’s Foundation. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS ELFMAN Dean Elfman, December 17, 2016, of Phil- adelphia. Survived by many cousins. Relat- ives and friends were invited to Services Thursday 11 A.M. Joseph Levine and Sons Memorial Chapel, 4737 Street Road, Trevose. Interment Roosevelt Memorial Park. Contri- butions in his memory may be made to The American Red Cross. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS HONOR THE MEMORY OF YOUR LOVED ONE... CALL 215-832-0749 Elaine Annette Felderman(nee Rosenbloom). on December 11, 2016. Born March 27, 1928. Wife of the late Eugene S. Felderman MD. Loving mother of Susan C. Felderman, David Felderman and devoted mother-in law of Lauren Felderman. Beloved sister of E. Joy Rosenbloom. Devoted grandmother of Elle, Ari and Josie. Daughter of the late Hiram and Elsie Rosenbloom. Graduate of Pennsylvania State College. Gifted, creative and elegant, collector of fine art, paintings and sculpture, loved theater, fashion, travel and bridge. She was always devoted to her children and grandchildren. Services were held December 13, 2016 at Montefiore Cemetery. Contribu- tions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS FELS Joseph Fels, 97, of Center City, passed away at home on November 27, 2016. He was born in Philadelphia to Frances and Mitchell Fels on May 28, 1918. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lenore Fels (nee Rubin), two sons, Robert Fels of Boca Raton Florida and Richard Fels (Carla) of Ridgewood, New Jersey and New York City and three grand- daughters, Molly Fels, Laura Fels and Sarah Fels. The oldest of four children he is also survived by his sister, Vickie Alexander of Florida and was predeceased by his brothers, Marty Fels and Arthur Fels. A graduate of Ol- ney High School, he served in the Coast Artil- ler during World War II. He was member of the Hackenberg Masonic Lodge Number 19 for more than 50 years and a long-time mem- ber of the Jewish War Veterans South Phil- adelphia Post 98, Cardoza Lodge #400 Brith Shalom, the Philadelphia American Legion, and a past PASR member. Joseph and Len- ore Fels have been members of Congrega- tion Beth Or in Maple Glen Pennsylvania since 1958. After a long career in the amuse- ment arcade business, Joseph earned a teaching certificate at Temple University and taught high school at the Swenson Skills Center. He was a lover of the Jersey Shore and instilled a passion for scouting and the outdoors in his two sons. In his retirement years he rekindled an interest in philately, be- came an avid stamp collector and cultivated a large circle of fellow stamp aficionados. A true native of the City of Brotherly love, he was devoted to his granddaughters and all remember him as a welcoming friend. Contri- butions in his memory may be made to Con- gregation Beth Or, 239 Welsh Road, Maple Glen, PA for its Veterans Program or to the charity of your choice. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS FIRTH Ruth Firth (nee Solomons), December 17, 2016 of Haverford, PA. Devoted mother of Vincent Firth, Sara Minkoff and Robert Firth. Beloved mother-in-law of Jane Firth and Jay Minkoff. Dear sister of Irving (Shirley) So- lomons and Sydney (Karol) Solomons. Ador- ing grandmother of Jocelyn, Hannah, Naomi, Jennifer and Dana. Proud great-grandmother of Justin, Maxon and Ezra. Loving aunt to ex- tended family in the US, UK and France. Rel- atives and friends were invited to services Monday December 19, 2:00 P.M. at West Laurel Hill Chapel. Interment West Laurel Hill Cemetery. The family requests contribu- tions in her memory be made to the Mitzvah Food Pantry of Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com JEWISHEXPONENT.COM FISHMAN D ecember , 2016 D eath N otices DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES FISHMAN GOODRICH HART KATZ Jack J. Fishman, age 86, died on December 14, 2016. He was a retired computer sales- man who resided in Warminster, Pennsylvania. He was a long-time member of Temple Sinai in Dresher, PA. Husband of Ada L. (nee Schechter); father of Dr. De- borah (Steven) Rusnak and Elliot Fishman; brother of Howard Fishman; and grandfather of 4 grandchildren. Contributions in his memory may be made to Temple Sinai, 1401 N. Limekiln Pike, Dresher, PA 19025 or to a charity of the donor's choice. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS GOLD Maurice E. Gold, died December 3, 2016. Husband of Leonora “Noga” (nee Segal). Father of Tamar Gold-Raden (Matthew) and Oren Gold (fiancée Colette Paul); also sur- vived by 6 grand-children. Contributions in his memory may be made to AFMDA, 352 7 th St., Ste. 400, New York NY 10001. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS GOLDMAN Alan “Aubie” Goldman, aged 95, died Decem- ber 3, 2016. Dear husband of the late Thelma Lax Goldman; loving father of Carolyn S. Goldman; caring brother of the late Morris Goldman; loving son of the late Samuel and Lena Sievetz Goldman. Alan remained proud of his championship years playing basketball for Eastside High School in Paterson, NJ, where he was born and raised. A member of Congregation Ohev Shalom of Wallingford for 70 years, he was a past-president of its Si- mon Wolf Lodge of B’nai Brith and of its Samuel Morris Chapter of American Friends of Magen David Adom. Contributions in his memory may be made to WEL Main Line, 100 Halcyon Dr., Media PA 19063, or to a charity of the donor’s choice. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS GOLDMAN Regina Zatkin Goldman, 99, died December 18, 2016. Regina was born October 20, 1917 in Philadelphia, PA. She was an active mem- ber of Hadassah and various other charities. She is survived by her daughter, Ilene Zatkin Butler, 2 grandchildren and an extended fam- ily. She was preceded in death by her daugh- ter, Marsha Friedman. A Graveside service was held at Har Nebo Cemetery in Phil- adelphia, PA on December 26. EDEN MEMORIAL CHAPEL 201-947-3336 GOODMAN Helen Goodman (nee Herskovitz). November 22, 2016. A survivor of the Holocaust. Be- loved wife of the late William Goodman. Lov- ing mother of Pearl Brinker (Gerald) and Jer- ald Goodman (Jill). Dear sister of Michael Herskovitz (Tonya). Devoted grandma of Deanna Magenheim (Jordan), Jeffrey Brinker (Stephanie), Melanie Goodman, and Brandon Goodman. Cherished great-grandmother of Zachary, Ava, Alexis, and Charlotte. Contribu- tions in her memory may be made to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW, Washington, DC 20024, or to a charity of the donor’s choice. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS Kenneth R. Goodrich November 29, 2016, of Lansdale, PA; loving father of Elizabeth (Mitchell) Schacher; also survived by two grandsons, Benjamin and Noah. Services were held on December 1, 2016, at Roosevelt Memorial Park in Trevose, PA. Contributions in his memory may be made to Temple Sinai Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS GREENBERG Geraldine "Jerry" Greenberg (nee Karmel) of Wynnewood, PA on November 26, 2016. Wife of Jack Greenberg. Mother of Jeff (and his wife Carol), and Noah. Grandmother of Justin and Aly. Jerry was born in Chicago and guided the family as we moved to New York, Geneva, Milan, Houston and finally to Philadelphia in 1973. Jerry worked as a so- cial worker and a realtor, always helping people. A devoted grandmother, the taste of her matzoh ball soup, chocolate logs and Congo bars will linger forever. Services and interment were private. The family requests that contributions in her memory be made to the Jewish Federation of Philadelphia. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS GRITZ Ruth Marie Gritz (nee Fishman), an account- ant in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s of- fice, died November 30, 2016. Wife of the late Joseph. Mother of Neal (Marcey), Larry (Tracey) and Shelly. Grandmother of Jonath- an (Jennie), Alison, Jared, Cole and Daniel. Great-grandmother of Zander and Sophie. Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS Grossman Ruth S. Grossman (nee Heller) Nov. 23, 2016, wife of the late Harold of Rosemont, PA. Mother of Lee R. Grossman (Patricia) and Mark H. Grossman (Sue). Grandmother of Adam, Matthew, Marsha and the late Rachel. Graveside services were held at Mt. Carmel Cemetery on Nov. 29, 2016. Contri- butions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS GUSHNER Gerald "Jerry" Gushner, December 17, 2016, of Philadelphia, PA. Husband of the late Nad- ine Gushner (nee Wolcoff). Father of Kent A. (Mindy) Gushner, Lisa (Jeffrey) Glass and Cindy (Ralph) Yaffe. Grandfather of Jason Glass, Casey Slivka, Jonathan Glass, Andrew Yaffe, Lindsey Yaffe, Jessica Sobel, Alexan- der Gushner and Andrew Gushner. Great- grandfather of Blake, Joey, Noah and Logan. Relatives and friends were invited to Inter- ment Monday, December 19, 2016, 11 A.M. at Haym Salomon Memorial Park (Frazer, PA). Services followed at 1 P.M. at Congrega- tion Rodeph Shalom, 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia. Contributions in his memory be made to the Abramson Cancer Center to be- nefit Dr. Kevin Fox's work in breast cancer. Checks should be made out to "Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania" and mailed to: Penn Medicine Development/Abramson Can- cer Center/3535 Market Street, Ste. 750, Phil- adelphia, PA 19104. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS Mina F. Hart (nee Friedman), 102. Beloved wife of the late Samuel K. Hart, and mother of the late B. Kenin Hart. Grandmother of Brian Hart (Leah), Kelly Hart, Candice Hart Miller (Chris) and Dana Hart Callanan (Sean). Great- grandmother of Dylan, Anthem, Boden, Se- bastian, Emma and Hart. Sister of the late George M. Friedman and the late Joseph J. Friedman. Relatives and friends were invited to Graveside Services Sunday December 4, 1:30 P.M. at Mount Sinai Cem. (Phila.) JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS KOLANSKY HENDLER Allen S. Hendler, on December 2, 2016. Hus- band of the late Ruth (nee Cohen). Father of Jane Schapiro (the late Michael) and Gary (Marjorie) Hendler. Brother of Richard Hend- ler. Grandfather of Matthew (Marni), Richard (Lauren), David, Sophia, and Elizabeth. Great Grandfather of Daniel, Lucy, Charlie, and Hazel. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS ISRAEL Rose Israel (nee Rubin), November 27, 2016, of Wynnewood, PA; beloved wife of the late Arthur; loving mother of Jack (Lynn) Israel and Steven (Linda) Israel; devoted sister of Jean (Arthur) Winfield; cherished grandmoth- er of Benjamin, Alex, Elissa and Rebecca, lov- ing aunt of Diane Krause (John) and Barbara White (Steve), and dear great-aunt of Sylvie Krause. Relatives and friends were invited to services Monday 12:30PM, Joseph Levine & Sons, 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA. Burial at Mt. Sharon Cemetery. Contribu- tions in her memory may be made to www.JNF.org for trees in Israel. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS KAHN Ruth Kahn (Frank)(nee Gold), on November 25, 2016. Wife of the late Arnold Kahn. Moth- er of Rachel (Glenn) Cantor, Paula Frank and the late Leslie Frank. Sister of Deborah (Har- vey) Glass; also survived by 8 grandchildren. Services and Interment Private. Contribu- tions in her memory may be made to The Ab- ramson's Center for Jewish Life, 1425 Hor- sham Rd, North Wales, PA 19454. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS KAPLAN Herbert Kaplan, December 18, 2016. Be- loved husband of Deena (nee Phillips). De- voted father of Sherry Appleton (Thomas), Perry Kaplan, and Barry Kaplan. Dear broth- er of Zachary Bennett Kaplan and the late Betty Lerner and the late Bernice Kaplan. Loving grandfather of Jessica, Ronald, and Rachel Laub. He was a mason, a Shriner, a member of Steuben Lodge-Knights of Pythi- as, and a founding member of Bustleton- Somerton Synagogue. He was also instru- mental in forming a Boy Scout Troop for han- dicapped children. He also was a recipient of the Legion of Honor Award from the Chapel of the 4 Chaplains for his work with handi- capped children. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.JewishExponent.com facebook.com/jewishexponent JEWISHEXPONENT.COM Sandra E. Katz (nee Paskow), died Novem- ber 30, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Myron C. Katz. Devoted mother of Debra (Gary) Cor- win and the late Dr. Donald (Alicia) Katz. Cherished grandmother of Jonathan (Lind- sey) Corwin, Lauren Corwin and Andrew Katz. Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.JewishExponent.com JEWISH EXPONENT Elsa Kolansky (nee) Harwitz, on Nov. 19, 2016. Wife of Dr. Harold Kolansky. Mother of Jeffrey (Maggie) Kolansky, Betta Kolansky and Daniel (Ana) Kolansky. Grandmother of Jessica, Robert (Sarah), David, Jonathan and Matthew Kolansky. She was an active mem- ber of the Hebrew Free Loan Society, a former president of the Henrietta Szold group of the Philadelphia Chapter of Hadassah and a board member of the Sisterhood of Beth Sholom Congregation. Relatives and friends were invited to Services Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 at 11 A.M. at Joseph Levine and Sons Memorial Chapels, 4737 Street Rd. Trevose PA. Interment Roosevelt. Contributions in her memory may be made to Beth Sholom Con- gregation or the Hebrew Free Loan Society of Philadelphia. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS KOVNAT Seymour Kovnat, a dentist, died December 16, 2016, he resided in Abington, PA. Be- loved husband of Beverly (nee Perstein). Loving father of Eileen (Marshall Robert) Dadon, Susan (Joel) Cherry, Ellen (Steven) Gemberling and Brad Kovnat. Brother of Lawrence Kovnat. Adored grandfather of Lauren (Joseph), Jillean (Steven), Samantha, Sylvie, Harry and Shayna. Cherished great- grandfather of Sadie, Domenik and Georgi- anna. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS KRAFT Celiarida Kraft (nee Gellman), on December 9, 2016. Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother of Michelle Herrin (Shawn). Step- mother of David Kraft. Sister of the late Har- vey “Sonny” Gellman (Annajane). Loving grandmother of Abigail, Nathan, and Carly. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, 2100 Arch Street, Phila., PA 19103. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com LEVENTHAL DEATH NOTICES LAGER Marilyn (nee Trauner) Lager, age 77, of Narberth, PA, passed away on Dec. 7, 2016. Beloved wife of Eric for 57 years. Deeply loved mother of Karen Katter (Ronald), Jen- nifer and Robert (Karen). Devoted grand- mother of Daniel, Julie, Matthew and dear friends. She graduated from Smith College and earned her Master's degree from Drexel University. She began her almost 40 year ca- reer as a librarian at The Miquon School and then spent many years as the head librarian at Friends Center School. She loved life, was an avid reader, world traveler, talented writer and photo-grapher. Above all, she valued her family and close friendships. Funeral Service was held on Sunday, Dec. 11th at Friends' Central School, Shallcross Hall Auditorium, 1101 City Ave., Wynnewood, PA. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS LESSY Ruth Lessy (nee Wasserstrom), age 98, died on November 21, 2016. She resided in Aven- tura, Florida. Wife of the late Roy Lessy, Sr.; mother of Robin (Keith) Nellis and Roy P. (Patricia M.) Lessy, Jr.; grandmother of Na- halel (Marianne) Nellis, Giliel (Carrie) Nellis, Rose-Ellen Lessy (Adam Shiverdecker), Page A. Lessy, and Anne (Alex) Lessy Rabb; and great-grandmother of Yehuda, Eitanel, Anna- belle Grace, Caroline, and an additional 4 great-grandchildren. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Jewish National Fund Tree Center, 42 E. 69th Street, New York, New York 10021. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS LEVENTHAL Phyllis R. Leventhal (nee Block), December 2, 2016, of Warrington, PA. Beloved wife of Norman L.; loving mother of Frank (Kathie), Michael (Susan), Jeffrey (Bari), Steven (Gail), and Amy (Marc), cherished grandmother of Joel, Sophie (Alex), Ross, Rachel, Dana, Becca, Emily, and Nicole, her sister Barbara Hecker, and countless other family and friends who have lost the brightest star in their sky. Relatives and friends were invited to Services, Monday 11AM, JOSEPH LEVINE AND SONS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 4737 Street Road, Trevose. Interment at King David Me- morial Park. Contributions in Phyllis’s memory can be made to her favorite charity, The Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind, 968 Easton Road, Suite H, Warrington, PA 18976, or to the charity of your choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS Honor the memory of your loved one... Call 215.832.0749 to place your memorial. HONOR THE MEMORY OF YOUR LOVED ONE... CALL 215-832-0749 DECEMBER, 2016 3 LEVENTHAL DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES LEVENTHAL(KIRSCH) MOGILL REIBEL Marilyn (nee Shandroff), December 8, 2016. Beloved wife of Jack Leventhal and the late Alan Kirsch. Devoted mother of Dr. Susan Kirsch Greenberg (Dr. Michael Greenberg), Laurie Kirsch Segal (Dr. Marc Segal), and Wendy Kirsch Wolff (Dr. Michael Wolff). Dear sister of Arlene Kahn (Donald). Loving grandmother of Asher Greenberg (Elana), Ari- el Greenberg (Gil), Alisa Jusino (Jaime), Erica Segal, Aaron Wolff, Emily Wolff, and Melissa Wolff. Loving great- grandmother of Jordyn Jusino. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Soci- ety, 100 N. 20th Street, Suite 405, Phil- adelphia, PA 19103. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS LYONS Florence (Pfeffer) Lyons, age 93, died on December 7, 2016. Wife of the late Hyman A. Lyons, sister of the late Milton Pfeffer, loving mother of Martha (Terry) Klebes, Michael (Karen) Lyons and Phyllis (Howard) Turtle. Proud grandmother of Michelle, Casey, Dorie, Allyson, Maddie and Hannah. Adoring great- grandmother of Emma, Elisa, Sam, Gavin, Mollie, Josh and Mickey. Florence earned her nursing degree from Mt. Sinai Hospital in 1945, and retired from the Pennsbury School District ,where she was a school nurse until she retired in 1982. She joined the Army nurses corps during WWII serving on a hos- pital ship where she met her husband, Hy, a wounded soldier. She was an active mem- ber of the National Organization of Women and Project MEDS. Contributions in her memory can be made to the American Heart Association, 1617 JFK BLVD, Suite 700, Phil- adelphia, Pa. 19103. MARCOVITZ Morton W. Marcovitz, 89, Philadelphia native, retired electrical engineer and proud father passed away of natural causes in his sleep the evening of November 13, 2016, in Thou- sand Oaks, CA. Mort’s wife Betty prede- ceased him in 2009. They were married 59 years, until Betty’s death. Mort is survived by his four children, Marcie, Nancy Helt (wife of Robert), Michael (wife Pamela) and Ruth Adler (wife of Michael) and six grandchildren. Mort was born on September 20, 1927, in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from West Philadelphia High School in 1945. He re- ceived an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from Drexel University in 1951. The University of Pennsylvania awarded him a M.S. in 1957 also in electrical engineering. Mort proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1947. He spent most of his career as an electrical engineer with the Burroughs/Unisys Corporation and Litton In- dustries. Mort was on the team that worked on the innovative Burroughs check sorting machine and was an engineering plant man- ager at the Burroughs Plymouth, MI plant. During his career the Marcovitz family lived Drexel Hill, PA, Detroit, MI, Morristown, NJ, Farmington Hills, MI and Wayne, PA. In 1994 Mort and Betty retired to Camarillo, CA. The burial was Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park in Ca- marillo, CA next to his beloved wife. MINTCHINE Irene Mintchine, a ballet dancer and teacher, died December 20, 2016 at the age of 88. Sister of Dr. Herbert (Marilyn) Vichnin; Aunt of Dr. Michelle (Dr. Mitchell) Edelson and Dr. Michael (Mindy) Vichnin; Great Aunt of Jes- sica, Sarah, Alex and Evan. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Abramson Center for Jewish Life, 1425 Horsham Rd., North Wales PA 19454. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS 4 D ecember , 2016 D eath N otices DECEMBER, 2016 Beatrice Mogill (nee Rotfeld), age 97, died on November 21, 2016. She was a piano and vocal music teacher who resided in Ivyland, Pennsylvania. Wife of the late Leonard Mo- gill; mother of Mara Selden; and grandmoth- er of Dylvan. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Founda- tion, 2004 Sproul Road, Suite 208, Broomall, PA 19008. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS MORGENSTERN Selma Morgenstern (nee Kirsch). Dec. 5, 2016 of Devon, PA. Devoted wife of the late Henry. Survived by adored sister Lorna Rud- nick. Cherished aunt of Scott and Carl Rud- nick, Susan Schwedock, Douglas Kirsch, An- drea Kirschner, and dear sister-in-law Judy Kirsch. Also survived by many other loving family and friends. Predeceased by beloved brothers Robert and Alan Kirsch and sister Harriet Friedman. Relatives and friends were invited to Graveside Services Wednesday December 7, 1:00 P.M. at Montefiore Cemetery, 600 Church Rd., Jenkintown, PA 19046. Contributions may be made to Phil- adelphia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen Cure for Breast Cancer (or) The American Lung Association, 527 Plymouth Road, #415, Ply- mouth Meeting, PA 19462. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS MOSS Bernice B. Moss a retired occupational ther- apist, died December 12, 2016, she resided in Jenkintown, PA. Sister of Estelle Persof- sky and Olga Moss. Aunt of Beth Persofsky, Joel Persofsky and Rececca Levine. Contribu- tions in her memory may be made to Americ- an Heart Association PO Box 15120 Chicago, Illinois 60693. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS ORENS Daniel J. Orens, November 16, 2016, of Ben- salem, PA. Son of Jonathan Orens and Mar- lene (Jerry) Reese Lerner. Brother of Chad Orens. Grandson of Constance Orens. Inter- ment West Laurel Hill Cem., Bala Cynwyd, PA Contributions can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS PESTCOE Rita Pestcoe (nee Dubin), November 25, 2016, of Wynnewood; beloved wife of Aaron; loving mother of Linda (Jerry) Einis, Samuel Pestcoe and Lois Adams; cherished grand- mother of Sophia and Joshua. Relatives and friends were invited to Graveside Services Monday, 11 A.M. at Mt. Jacob Cemetery, Glenolden, PA. In lieu of flowers, contribu- tions in her memory may be made to Adath Israel, 250 N. Highland Ave., Merion Station, PA 19006. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS PFEFFER Reba Pfeffer, 90, died December 10, 2016. Beloved Mother of Perry, Leonard and Har- vey. Grandmother of Rachel, Zoe, Tina, Anna, Sophie, Chloe and Marlee. Also survived by her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Idel and Sally Pfeffer and sister-in-law Lillian Radman. facebook.com/jewishexponent Evelyn Reibel (nee Simon), died November 30, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Adolf; lov- ing mother of Michelle and Diane Reibel; dear soul, friend and companion of the late Nath- an Berger; devoted grandmother of Rachel (Mark), Erica (Darryl) and Lauren; adoring great-grandmother of Makayla, Dylan and Sloane. Contributions in her memory may be made to St. Labre Indian School, www.st- labre.org or to a charity of the donor’s choice. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS RICHMOND Edward Richmond, Dec. 4, 2016 of Lang- horne, PA; husband of Ellen (nee Bleeden); father of Claudia (Jim) Carr and Michael (Amy) Kirsh; brother of Jeffrey (Ginger) Rich- mond; Also survived by 5 grandchildren. The family respectfully request contributions in lieu of flowers, may be made to Lungevity www.lungevity.org. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS SATTEN Edith Satten, 94 (nee Dubasarsky) a resid- ent of Boynton Beach, Fl. and former resid- ent of Cheltenham, Pa. and Atlantic City, NJ passed away November 16 after a long ill- ness. She is survived by husband Fred and daughter Rhoda Premit {Herb) Burial will be at Roosevelt Cemetery at a future date. No service is planned. SAVITT Sidney Savitt, November 18, 2016, of Bala Cynwyd; beloved husband of Barbara (nee Goald) and the late Gilda (nee Harmelin); lov- ing father of Jane (Steven) Tennen and Eliza- beth (Richard) Carson; and stepfather of An- drew (Annette) Lieb, Robert (Susan) Lieb, and Nancy (Larry) Ellis; cherished grand-fath- er of Laura Weisner, Gabriel Tennen, Emily and Julie Carson, Brian and Jack Lieb, Ian and Megan Ellis; also survived by great- grandchild Bailey Wiesner. Relatives and friends were invited to graveside services Sunday, 3PM at Roosevelt Memorial Park, Trevose, PA. Contributions in his memory may be made to The American Macular De- generation Foundation (AMDF) or Friends of The Israel Defense Forces (FIDF). JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS SCHLESSINGER David Schlessinger, November 22, 2016. De- voted husband of the late Charlotte (nee Lamnin). Loving father Alan Schlessinger (Deanna) and Marc Schlessinger (Joy). Dear brother of William Schlessinger (Rita). Be- loved Zeyda of Brandon, Jessica, and Shelby. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or the Americ- an Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Av- enue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS SEITCHIK Dr. Steven Wolf Seitchik, on November 27, 2016, a Dentist and Dental Clinical Instructor for 49 years. Husband of Rita (nee Shor). Father of Matthew (Betsy) Seitchik and Shana Belyeu. Brother of Michael (Geri) Seitchik and Vickie Seitchik. Grandfather of Alec and Noah Seitchik, and Adam Belyeu. Contributions in his memory may be made to Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse, 1800 Lombard St., 6 th Floor, Phila., Pa., 19146, or to a charity of the donor’s choice. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS TO PLACE A MEMORIAL AD CALL 215.832.0749 JEWISH EXPONENT DEATH NOTICES TURETSKY DEATH NOTICES TELLER SHARP Miriam Sharp (Schonwetter), 93, of Phil- adelphia, on December 10, 2016. Devoted wife of the late Herbert Sharp, beloved daughter of the late Ray Zweig, loving moth- er of Natalie (Sharp) Bernstein and Diana (Sharp) Levy, loving mother-in-law of Emil Bernstein and Stanley Levy, adoring grand- mother of Rachel (Bernstein) Savoie, Lisa (Bernstein) Kennedy, Alycia (Levy) Fortin and Jonathan Levy, delighted great grandmother of Vivien and James Savoie, Nathan and Joshua Kennedy, and Avery Fortin. She was admired and cherished by her nieces, neph- ews and friends. Contributions may be made in memory to Hadassah or American Cancer Society. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS SIMONS Dolph Simons, age 96, died November 27, 2016. Dolph was predeceased by his parents Julius and Hortense Simons (nee Nadel), his brother David Jay Simons, and his life part- ner Donald C. Scheaffer. He graduated from Olney High School in 1938 and the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania in 1942. He was an electrical engineer for General Electric 1942- 1947 then for “Simco Company” (owned by his father), makers of static eliminators, from 1947 until he retired and sold the company in 1985. Member of Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel in Elkins Park, Volunteer for ActionAIDS, and member of The Institute of Electric and Electronic Engineers and the Electrostatic Society of America. Contribu- tions in his memory may be made to The Na- tional Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut St., Phila. PA 194106, The School of Engineering and Applied Science, 220 S. 33 rd St., 107 Tower Bldg., Phila. PA 19104 or Reform Cong. Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park PA 19027. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS SOLOMON Jack H. Solomon, November 8, 2016. Hus- band of the late Mary (nee Rosenberg); Fath- er of Frank Solomon and Bruce Solomon (Sandra Sloane); Grandfather of Brittany (Robert) Dutill, Evan (Sarah) Solomon, and Jordan (Sara) Solomon; Great-grandfather of Callen Dutill and Arthur David Solomon. He was a Past-President of Krakauer-Yampoler Beneficial Society. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Old York Road Symphony, PO Box 133, Wyncote, PA 19095 or to the Ambler Symphony, PO Box 221, Ambler, PA 19002. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS SPECTOR Allen J. Spector, age 81, died on November 29, 2016 in Delray Beach, Florida. He was a retired medical equipment salesman who resided in Florida. Husband of Tilda (nee Makanoff); father of Abbey (Lisa) Spector and Richard Spector. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Community Building, c/o Jewish National Fund, 78 Ran- dall Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPAHEL-SACKS SQUIRES Ed Squires of Boynton Beach, Florida formerly of Philadelphia. He is survived by his loving wife Janet (nee Kittay), Sons Brian (Sharon) and Mark (Julie), 3 grandsons, a granddaughter and three great-grand sons. Services were held Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Irene Braun Teller,Feb.20,1919-Dec.12,2016 was the ultimate survivor, who felt deep pride and joy in her family. She was a talented seamstress and cook, even as her eyesight declined later in life. She laughed with her whole body, and had a song in her heart, despite her hardships and losses. She was feisty throughout each day of her life, even in the final days, and fought hard to have the long life she felt she deserved. Born in Tisa Shalomon in Hungary, as the youngest of six children, she was the only member of her family to survive the Holocaust in Europe. She married Zoltan Teller in 1946. They fled from Hungary to a Displaced Persons Camp in Germany, where their daughter Judy was born in 1947, before immigrating to New York in 1949. In New York, Irene and Zoltan built their American Dream. Their son Lenny was born in 1952. They opened a dry clean- ing store followed by a men's clothing store. They worked hand-in-hand throughout their lives, enduring many hard years, before joy- fully retiring to Florida. She is survived by her children Judy Rohtbart and Lenny Teller, their spouses Meyer Rohtbart and Leah Tell- er, and was the beloved Bubby to seven grandchildren and twenty great-grandchil- dren. Donations in Irene Teller's name can be made to HIAS www.hias.org or the Anti-De- famation League www.adl.org. THALHEIMER John Thalheimer December 19, 2016, of Ry- dal, PA; beloved husband of Joan (nee Franks); loving father of Gwen Goodkin (Howard) and Emily Thalheimer-Reiner (Richard Reiner); cherished grandfather of Jacob and Nina Goodkin, Skylar, Lucas and Reese Reiner. Relatives and friends were in- vited to services Wednesday 1:00PM, Con- gregation Rodeph Shalom, 615 N. Broad St., Phila., PA 19123. Interment at Montefiore Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to Cong. Rodeph Shalom or the American Heart Association. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS TOPOLSKY Iras Topolsky (nee Copelan), on November 18, 2016. Wife of the late Harry. Mother of the late Richard (Elyse) Topolsky and David Topolsky (Jody Reines). Grandmother of Jennifer (Brent) and Marni (Vincent). Great Grandmother of Ryder. Sister-in-law of Saul and Sheila Topolsky. Aunt of Rochelle Topol- sky and Lisa Jeffery. Contributions in her memory may be made to Hadassah, 1518 Walnut Street, 4 th Fl., Phila. PA 19102. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS TURETSKY Frances Turetsky (nee Levin), age 87, died Dec. 12, 2016. Wife of Alvin. Mother of Mark (Donna Landes), Gary (Cheryl), and Karin (David) Caplin. Grandmother of Aimee Turet- sky, Allison (Andrew) Strobel, and Michael Caplin. Great-grandmother of Sierra Strobel. Sister of the late Bernard and Mildred Levin. Contributions in her memory may be made to Samuel Paley Early Learning Center, 2199 Strahle St.,Phila.,PA 19152, www.FelsKids.org or Temple Sinai, 2101 New Albany Rd., Cinnaminson,NJ 08077, www.templesinainj.com. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS TO PLACE A MEMORIAL AD CALL 215.832.0749 To place a Memorial Ad call 215.832.0749 JEWISHEXPONENT.COM D ecember , 2016 D eath N otices UHR DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES UHR YUDOF Pauline Uhr (nee Serota), age 90, died on December 16, 2016. She was a retired cater- er who formerly resided at Martin's Run (Wesley Enhanced Living). Beloved wife of the late Morton Uhr; devoted mother of Edith (Michael) Feinstein, Andy Uhr (Nomi Horn), Larry Sutter and her late son, Alan Uhr; cher- ished grandmother of Brad (Shelley) Fein- stein, Julie (Brian) Kelly, Danny (Yael) Uhr, and Sara Uhr; adored by great-grandchildren, Emily and Hunter Feinstein, Marc and Adam Kelly, and Dalya and Avi Uhr; and sister of the late Nathan and Herbert Serota. Contribu- tions in her memory may be made to Wesley Enhanced Living-Main Line, 100 Halcyon Dr., Media, PA 19063 or to Main Line Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 801, Devon, PA 19333. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS Phyllis L. Yudof (nee Kessler), Dec. 14, 2016 of Jenkintown. Beloved wife of the late Daniel. Loving mother of Dr. Lynn (Dr. Thomas) Mann and Susan (Alan) Steinberg. Grandmother of Zachary, Jacob, Rebecca and Katey. Relatives and friends were invited to Services Sunday, 10 A.M., at Joseph Levine and Sons Memorial Chapel, 4737 Street Road, Trevose. Int. Roosevelt Memorial Park. Contributions in her memory may be made to The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition www.ovarian.org. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS TREEGOOB ZAL WEISS Harold Weiss, age 92, passed away peace- fully on Friday, December 2, at his Margate residence. He was born in Philadelphia on February 23, 1924, the son of Mendel and Sylvia (Chirlin) Weiss. After graduating South Philadelphia High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Army Corps, the predecessor to the Air Force. He was very proud of his service in World War II, where he was trained as an airplane mechanic and served on a Navy ship in the Pacific Ocean when the atomic bombs were dropped on Japan. Har- old graduated from Temple University and became a CPA. He soon left the accounting profession, investing in several businesses and eventually developing a local shopping center. Outside of his family, who he was ex- tremely devoted to, Harold’s lifelong passion was flying. He was an instrument rated air- plane pilot, and his greatest thrills were fly- ing his single engine plane over the Rocky Mountains and island hopping in the Carib- bean. He was the author of a biography of the immigrant experience (And The Streets Were Paved With Gold), a proud Mensa member and painter. He is survived by two sons, Richard (Portia) of Newport Beach, and Mi- chael of Linwood, and his sister Elaine Soko- loff of Elkins Park. Also surviving are his grandchildren: Sean, Sarah (Maor), Reming- ton and Madison; two great-grandchildren: Mia and Joshua; and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Shirley Coff, brother Alvin (Buddy) Weiss, and grandson Joshua Weiss. He was deeply loved and will be sorely missed. Con- tributions in Harold’s memory may be made to the One World Sight Project, Inc. www.en- dblindness.org WOLF Claire Wolf (nee Blyler), Nov. 22, 2016, of Ar- dmore. Wife of the late John L. Wolf, mother of Randy (Patricia) Wolf and Ann (Dr. Cor- nelius) Donohue, sister of Molly Perez and Lois Rosenfeld, grandmother of Bradley (Erin), Stephanie, Ashley (Ben), Joshua (Lisa), Taylor and Alison; also survived by 6 great grand-children. Relatives and friends were invited to graveside services Sunday 2 P.M. Roosevelt Memorial Park, Old Lincoln Hwy., Trevose, PA. Contributions in her memory may be made to Terri Lynne Lokoff Foundation, www.tllccf.org JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS MEMORIALS Dr. H. Michael Zal, age 75, died on Decem- ber 16, 2016. He was a Psychiatrist for 43 years, he was a Clinical Professor at PCOM, and fellow of the American College of Osteo- pathic Neurology and Psychiatry and a distin- guished life fellow of the American Psychiat- ric Association. He was president of the Alumni Association at Central High School 210 Class. He received many awards, includ- ing 4 Chaplin Leader of Legion awards. Win- ner of the 1998 Eric W. Martin memorial award presented by the American Writers As- sociation. He was Chief of Staff at Phil- adelphia Psychiatric Institute. He got the Francis Larsin Memorial Award for excel- lence in medical writing by the American Medical Writers Association. He had his own cable TV show for 4 years called, Mental Notes with Dr. Michael Zal, which he re- ceived 2 awards for excellence. He wrote over 100 articles, chapters in books, and lec- tures. He was editor of The POMA Journal and wrote 5 books, his last one is entitled "A Psychiatrist Guide to Successful Retirement and Aging; Coping with Change". Beloved husband of Alice (nee Sheflin); loving father of Michelle (Steven) Dubin and Frederick Zal; dear brother of Joann (Richard) Cohen; and adored grandfather of Daniel and Rebecca. Contributions in his memory may be made to The Alice & Michael Zal Scholarship at PCOM. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS ARLENE TREEGOOB MAY 1, 1936 - DECEMBER 10, 2008 PROVERBS 3:15 She is more precious than rubies and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. Length of days is in her right hand; In her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways of pleasantness and all her path are peace. She is a tree of life to them thay lay hold upon her. And happy is everyone that holdeth her fast. How profoundly we miss you Dear ARLENE never to forget you. Your loving cousins RUTH, HARRIET, AILENE, SUSAN, CAROL, NORMA, MICHAEL, your many Friends, Family and the love and joy of my life PHILIP TAYLOR May your memory be a Blessing “So Easy To Love” ZARKIN Honor the memory of your loved one … CALL 215-832-0749 TO PLACE YOUR MEMORIAL. ZARKIN Jan Alan Zarkin 73, of Philadelphia, originally from Harrisburg, died of complications of ALS, at his home, Thursday, December 1, 2016, surrounded by friends and family. Jan was the owner for 25 years, of Rembrandt’s Restaurant in Fairmount and prior to that had a long career as a systems analyst at PECO. He served in the Army, graduated from Not- tingham Prep School in Harrisburg and PMC - Pennsylvania Military College. He is sur- vived by his wife of 26 years, Joann, brother Jere (Viki), brother in-law Joel Frezel (Janice Frezel), and nieces and nephews: Dell and Isabella, Nikki Burkons (Mike Burkons), and David Frezel (Alana Frezel). Service was held Sunday, December 4 th at West Laurel Hill Cemetery. Contributions in Jan’s memory may be made to the ALS Association or Wis- sahickon Hospice. WEST LAUREL HILL FUNERAL HOME, Inc. A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com JEWISHEXPONENT.COM www.JewishExponent.com JEWISH EXPONENT DECEMBER, 2016 5