A pril , 2019 D eath N otices
GADON DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
GADON HAFETZ
HITTNER KATZ
Barbara Gadon, on April 14, 2019. Beloved
wife of the late Steven. Devoted mother of
Susan Gadon, Amy Fuchs (Ronald), Beth
Stonberg (Stephen), and the late Richard
Gadon (Dawn). Loving grandmother of
Sarah, Ava, Annabelle, Claire, Rachel, and
Sylvie. Contributions in her memory may be
made to Har Zion Temple or the Alzheimer’s
Association. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS GERSTEN
Max Gersten, passed away on March 29,
2019, just 6 weeks shy of his 100 th birthday.

Husband of the late Bronia (nee Mandel).

Father of Roslyn (Stanley) Middleman and
Harry (Ronnie) Gersten. Grandfather of Mi-
chael (Brittany), Greg, Randy (Rose) and
Jamie (Leo). Great Grandfather of Reese, Ri-
ley, Regan, Lily, Max, Sophia, Liam. Contri-
butions in his memory may be made to Jew-
ish Family and Children’s Services of South-
ern New Jersey, 1301 Springdale Road,
#150, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003, www.jfcssnj.org
or to Samaritan Hospice – Marlton, 5 Eves
Drive, Marlton, NJ 08053.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS GOLLUB
Joan M. Gollub (nee Lopinson), on April 6,
2019. Beloved wife of the late Morton; Lov-
ing mother of Richard (Jill) and Jordan; Dear
sister of Jay Lopinson; Devoted grandmoth-
er of Victor and Rebecca. Contributions in her
memory may be made to WRTI Classical and
Jazz, www.wrti.org or Settlement Music
School, www.settlementmusic.org
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RAPHAEL-SACKS A Community
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Irma Sue Hafetz (née Neff), 84, passed away
on April 10th, 2019, surrounded by children
and grandchildren. She was a lifelong cen-
ter of gravity for the life of her family and
friends. Proud daughter of Camden, NJ, she
loved her adopted hometown of Atlantic City,
strolling the boardwalk since childhood, co-
owning the Walton Hotel on Tennessee Aven-
ue, and as a realtor for Century 21. She met
her future husband, Aaron Hafetz, at a wed-
ding in one of the old grand hotels. It was a
love affair that lasted until his death in 2016
and beyond. Raising four boisterous sons,
she ran a tight ship in the house she de-
signed on Bay Shore Drive, overseeing
everything from school wardrobe to elabor-
ate Shabbos dinners. She dedicated herself
to her husband and found purpose in making
the kosher Jewish home in which they both
found great comfort. She showed up for life
and tried to make it beautiful. Taking special
pleasure in setting a beautiful table and wear-
ing stylish outfi ts, Irma rarely missed her
weekly visits to the beauty parlor. For dec-
ades she not only hosted the high holiday ob-
servances, she was also the life of the
parties. Everyone was welcome to come if
not necessarily leave. In fact, she was fam-
ous for her long good-byes that could take an
hour. No one escaped without a kiss or in-
structions to dress better, shave a beard, or
buy a different brand of coffee. She was the
first call for her friends and family when there
were troubles to work through, joys to celeb-
rate, and decisions to make. They relied on
her for her unflagging optimism, common
sense, and the way she always stood up for
those in need. Her affection extended to the
bigger world. There was never a stranger
she didn’t enjoy meeting or a conversation
she wouldn’t start. She was able to experi-
ence everything that mattered to her in
life—a loving husband, devoted sons, a
daughter-in-law who cared for her like a
mother, connection in her community, and a
wide-spread family that brought her great
joy. Her relationships with her grandchildren
were special not only to her but to all four of
whom she guided and delighted with her hu-
mor, her straight talk, and her limitless love.

Three generations remember how she would
sing to them, “You Are My Sunshine/My Only
Sunshine.” She was the sunshine that lit
everyone’s way. Irma’s legacy includes son
Scott and her daughter-in-law Kathy Hafetz,
who she loved as her own daughter, of Lin-
wood; Drew Hafetz of Tampa, FL; Larry
Hafetz and son-in-law Eric Gutierrez of Los
Angeles, CA; and Glenn Hafetz of Ventnor; as
well as grandchildren Jordon, Brianna,
Madison, and Brandon, who were her
greatest delight in her final years. She also
enjoyed a deep bond with her twin sister
Jeannie and brother-in-law Burt Bennett of
Tampa, FL; as well as with her nieces and
nephews; and lifelong friendships with exten-
ded family. She is pre-deceased by her sister
Bernice “Chickie” Alper Neff. Nothing brought
her as much joy as being surrounded by
loved ones and that is how she left this
world. In lieu of flowers, donations to Con-
gregation Beth Israel of Northfield, are appre-
ciated and will help carry on Irma’s commit-
ment to Jewish life and culture. May her
memory be a blessing.

ROTH-GOLDSTEINS’ MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Myra Hittner (nee Goldberg) on April 11,
2019. Wife of the late Howard; mother of
Philip (Roberta) Hittner and Debra (Mark)
Wasserstrom; grandmother of Lily Hittner
and Matthre Wasserstrom. Contributions in
her memory may be made to TBI Warrington,
2478 W Street Rd., Warrington PA 18976 or
to a charity of the donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS HOFFMAN
Herbert H. Hoffman, April 16, 2019. Beloved
husband of Marcy (nee Brodsky) and the late
Joan (nee Parness), of Bryn Mawr. Devoted
father of Natalie Sue Beiser (Ian), Stuart Hoff-
man and the late Jodi McAnulty (Frank), step-
father of Robin Settle (Eric), Cindy Buchanan
(Lewis), Daniel Marks and Jeffrey Marks
(Laura), brother of Robert Hoffman, grand-
father of Jessica, Rachel, Joan, Adam (Jack-
ie), Alex, Joshua, Henry and Willa. Contribu-
tions in his memory may be made to Breast
or Ovarian Research or Main Line Reform
Temple. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
JACOBSON Dorothy "Dottie" Jacobson (nee Richman),
April 7, 2019. Wife of the late Ernest "Ernie",
of Boynton Beach and Wynnewood. Mother
of Dr. Barry (Carrie) Jacobson and Heidi (Dr.

Mitchell) Rubin; grandmother of Brad Jacob-
son (Elinora), Rachel Jacobson, David Jacob-
son (Stephanie), Emily Jacobson, Ilana Ru-
bin Dvir (Matan), and Shira Rubin Chervin
(Ben); great-grand-mother of Noah Price Jac-
obson and Evie Price Jacobson. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to a char-
ity of donor's choice.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
JAKUBOWITCZ JANICE JAKUBOWITCZ (nee Leshner) passed
away peacefully on April 5, 2019. Wife of the
late Jacob "Jack". Mother of Rachel (Brad)
Zatcoff. Sister of Mindy (Dr. Ralph) Mazzo-
chetti. Aunt of Carly and Gabi Mazzochetti.

Contributions in her memory will be made to
the Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 N.3rd
Street, Phila., PA 19123, or to the Jewish Na-
tional Fund Tree Planting Center, 42 E. 69th
St., New York, NY 10021.

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RAPHAEL-SACKS To place a Memorial Ad
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DEATH NOTICES
KAZAM Zion Kazam died on April 5, 2019. He was an
electrical foreman who resided in Phil-
adelphia, Pennsylvania. Husband of Wendy
(nee Malkin); father of Elyse Kazam (David
Brinker), Keren Kazam (Joshua Miller), and
Elan (Caroline) Kazam; "Saba" of Alexander
Zach, Orli, Gabe, and Lake; and also survived
by 2 brothers and 5 sisters. Contributions in
his memory may be made to a charity of the
donor's choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS KOHN
H. Robert "Bob" Kohn, age 98, died on April
6, 2019. He was a retired pharmacist who
resided in Haverford, Pennsylvania. Beloved
and devoted husband of Trudy (nee Dvorkin);
Loving father of Marcy (Jacob) Aufschauer,
Lisa (Norman) Kulujian and Sarah "Cindy"
(Jack) Gabriel; Adoring grandfather of Leah
(Mark), Emily (Daniel) and David; Adoring
great-grandfather of Jeremy, Sammy and Sa-
vannah. Contributions in his memory may be
made to MAZON, www.mazon.org or a char-
ity of the donor's choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS KRUPNICK
Ethel (Ethyle) Krupnick (nee Sigal), 96, on
March 27, 2019. Wife of the late Milton.

Mother of Dr. Mark (Chicki), Stephen (Mar-
ilyn) and Arthur. Bubbie of Brett, Brina (Dr.

Joel) Rosner, Dr. Jason, Kari (Dr. Kenneth)
Kurtz, Lance, Jaime (Scott) Lovitz, Jennifer
(Jason) Kutner, Sara and Mia. Great Bubbie
of 13. Sister of Ruth (Sam) Goodman, Nath-
an Sigal, the late Carl Sigal and Muriel (the
late Herman) Goldfrad. Contributions in her
memory may be made to The Abramson Cen-
ter for Jewish Life, 1425 Horsham Road,
North Wales, PA 19454.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS LABOVITZ
KANFER Shirley Kanfer (nee Seidman), May 22, 1928-
April 13, 2019. Lifelong Philadelphian and
daughter of the late Edward and Jean
Seidman. Preceded in death by husband Ben-
jamin and brother Leonard. Survived by
brother Paul and children Sheldon (Mari-
anne), Meryl (Jonathan Engel), Kenneth
(Lauren); grandchildren Yedida, Nahaliel,
Malachi, Benjamin, Eli Kanfer and Jacob En-
gel, and great grandchild Maxwell; extended
family and cherished friends. Contributions
may be made to Philadelphia Chapter of Ha-
dassah or charity of choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS A Community Remembers
facebook.com/jewishexponent Judith Barbara Kapustin Katz peacefully
passed away at the Quadrangle in Haverford,
PA, surrounded by her family, on Thursday,
March 28, 2019, after fighting a long battle
with Parkinson’s disease. Judith was born on
April 22, 1939, to Belle and David Kapustin in
Philadelphia. After graduating from Girls
High, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree with
Distinction in Psychology, graduating magna
cum laude from Temple University. She con-
tinued her studies in psychology, obtaining a
Master’s Degree from the University of
Michigan. She later pursued graduate stud-
ies at the University of Pennsylvania, where
she earned a Doctor of Education degree. In
her early career, Judith worked at Haverford
College, Swarthmore College, and Phil-
adelphia College of Art (now University of the
Arts), organizing counseling and career coun-
seling offices. She later became the Dean of
Students at Moore College of Art. Addition-
ally, Judith worked tirelessly in helping wo-
men advance in the workplace and teaching
them how to represent themselves profes-
sionally. She was instrumental in starting and
contributing to leadership development pro-
grams for women: HERS, ELAM and NELI.

For over forty years she worked with hun-
dreds of women on guiding their life and ca-
reer choices to find meaningful work that
matched their strengths and lifestyles. She
was passionate about her work and those she
guided celebrated how she changed their
lives. Judith cared deeply about others,
listening attentively as people shared their
dreams and desires. She was a great friend
and a devoted mother. Judith loved to laugh,
cook, and read. She made hand built ceramic
pieces with color and texture that filled her
home and the homes of her children. Judith
is survived by her partner Marilyn Arnott; her
two children Rachael and Noah Katz, whom
she had with former husband Solomon H.

Katz; grandchildren Jacob Max and Nina
Rose Zimmerman, and Mira Fei and Asher
Lin Katz; and sister Ruth Kapustin Haines.

Judith was preceded in death by her sister,
Myrna Brind. We will always carry the
memory of Judith Kapustin Katz in our
hearts. To celebrate her life, donations may
be made in her honor to the Parkinson’s
Foundation www.parkinson.org and the Mi-
chael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Re-
search www.michaeljfox.org
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
LERNER KAUFFMAN
Miriam (Axelrod) Kauffman of North Wales,
PA, formerly of Northeast Philadelphia and
Rydal, PA died peacefully on March 30, 2019.

Beloved daughter of Isadore and Eva Axelrod.

Mother of Helene and Marc Gordon. Grand-
mother of Stephanie and Lewis Ostrander,
Jennifer and Andrew Laver, and the late Evan
Gordon. Great grandmother of Elijah, Marley,
Ethan, Darrah, and Harper. Remembered as
the ultimate saleswoman, working at the
Graymount Co., Lit Brothers, Caplans, The
Shelley Shop, and Baby Gap. She was an
active member of the Drizen-Weiss Post of
the Jewish War Veterans, Hadassah, and vo-
lunteering at the Golden Slipper Uptown
Home. She will be missed by her loving fam-
ily. Services are private. Contributions in her
memory may be made to the Abramson Cen-
ter for Jewish Life, 1425 Horsham Road,
North Wales, PA 19454.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS JOSEPH
Lillian Labovitz, age 95, died March 16 2019.

Formerly of Philadelphia and Huntingdon Val-
ley, she resided in Franklin NC. Born in Phil-
adelphia to Etta (August) and Samuel Blask,
she was preceded in death by husband Willi-
am. Lillian is survived by daughter Sue Lipt-
on (Greg Hall) of Sylva NC, sister Frances
(Gene) Miglio of Southampton PA, and many
nieces and nephews. Donations in her
memory may be made to Mountain Syn-
agogue, PO Box 504, Franklin NC 28744.

LERNER Miriam (nee Schultz) Lerner, March 22,
2019, of Deerfield Beach, formerly of Center
City and Northeast Philadelphia, PA, passed
away at the age of 95. Devoted wife of the
late Samuel Lerner, loving mother of Carol
Tina, Jacqueline Nina Crawley (Barry Wolfe),
Martin David (Maureen McCarthy), proud
grandmother of Andrew L. Wolfe (Melinda
Diver), great-grandmother of Ilana Renee
Wolfe, kind sister to her late brothers Harry,
Morris, and Bill, and dearest aunt to her
many nieces. Contributions in her memory
may be made to the Foundation for Blind-
ness or Talking Books of Broward County.

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