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D ecember , 2016 D eath N otices
DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
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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
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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.

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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.

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RAPHAEL-SACKS A Community
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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.

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