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LIEBERMAN MITCHELL
Morton Lieberman, Past President of Con-
gregation Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks
County and its Men’s Club, on March 31,
2021. Husband of Eileen M. (nee Herman),
father of Jodi (Eric) Johnstin and Eric
(Melissa) Lieberman, brother of Barry (Anita)
Lieberman, grandfather of Abby, Hope and
Micah. In lieu of flowers contributions in his
memory may be made to Cong. Tifereth Is-
rael of Lower Bucks County, 2909 Bristol Rd,
Bensalem PA 19020.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL SACKS
www.goldsteinfuneral.com LEWIS
LEIBOVITZ Sadly, on April 4, 2020, in Maryland, Cheryl
R. Leibovitz, 69, passed on due to a brief ill-
ness. Cheryl was born in Philadelphia, PA,
lived in Baltimore, MD, graduated with a
bachelor’s degree from the University of
Maryland, moved to Washington, DC and
later made her home in Alexandria, VA.

Cheryl was the loving daughter of the late
Sidney Leibovitz of Baltimore, MD and the
late Sylvia (nee Kaplan). She is survived by
her brother, Marc Leibovitz (Naomi
Kaufmann), step-mother, Adrienne (Biren-
Berger), step-sisters Danielle Berger Gorgas
(Kenny) and Victoria Magi Berger and niece
Sidney Alexandra Berger. Cheryl retired from
a long and dedicated career in public service
ten years ago. She worked as a Program
Specialist and her expertise was in the area of
Federal Student Financial Aid. While em-
ployed at the U.S. Department of Education,
Cheryl enjoyed her volunteer work with high
school students seeking her advice and
mentoring as they prepared for university ad-
mission. Cheryl was a mixed media artist and
a talented weaver and jewelry designer. She
was a studio artist at Convergence in Alexan-
dria, VA where she led the Sunset Art Salon
Series for several years and participated in
art exhibits. In recent years, Cheryl taught art
classes at Adas Israel Synagogue in Wash-
ington, DC to both preschool children and
adults. Another passion of Cheryl’s was
theater, attending hundreds of productions
each year. She and a group of friends made
regular trips to New York to see shows on
and off Broadway. Cheryl also supported loc-
al theater, serving as a volunteer and sup-
porter of Arlington’s Signature Theater. She
was a sought-after theater critic who
provided feedback to local theater groups in
the DC area. Cheryl loved her family and
friends and had many feline friends as well.

Cheryl enjoyed domestic and international
travel. Cheryl appreciated the diversity of hu-
manity as her circle of loved ones attests.

Cheryl was an understanding and loving
friend and will be missed by many. Funeral
arrangements were private. Contributions in
her memory may be sent to: Pet Adoption
and Lifecare Society (PALS). Web site:
www.palscatrescue.org A Community
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www.JewishExponent.com Bonnie S. Nobel Lewis (nee Goldberg), March
26, 2021 of Paoli, PA. Beloved wife of the late
Albert Lewis and loving mother of Erika No-
bel Hendzel, Joshua Nobel, and Sharon Anne
Bennett; adoring grandmother of Nicolle.

Bonnie was born on March 5, 1940 in Cam-
bridge, MA and graduated Bryn Mawr Col-
lege with a degree in English literature. A
passionate supporter of the arts, she atten-
ded many galleries, live performances, and
cinemas. She excelled as a senior account
executive with two Philadelphia advertising
agencies before starting, a small graphics
design firm with her late husband. Bonnie
made friends easily and briefly served as a
senior model. With a contagious smile and
laugh, she always lit up the room. Never
afraid to be her own person, Bonnie inspired
others with her energy and love of life. She
will be missed terribly. Contributions in her
memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s As-
sociation. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
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LOVE Dorothy Love (nee Kaplan), March 30, 2021
of King of Prussia, Pa. Devoted wife of Barry
Love. Cherished mother of Sherry (Michael)
Gressen and Marcy (Samuel) Abloeser.

Proud grandmother of Jamie (Steve), Mark
(Ashley) and Andrew (Jessica). Beloved
great-grandmother “Gigi” of Brayden, Jack,
Hailey, Patrick, Ben and Danny. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to Susan
G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com LUDWIG
LICHTMAN Albert Lichtman, on March 22, 2021. Albie,
son of the late Abe and Norma Lichtman lived
a wonderful life for 89 years. He had a way of
making each person feel like they were spe-
cial and in return everyone loved and felt
close to him. He had the best memory, was
sharp as a tack, and loved to have fun his
way. He will be missed by many and will al-
ways be in our hearts. Lovingly survived by
his wife Joyce, sons Dr. Craig Lichtman and
David Lichtman. Brother of the late Jerome
(Natalie Lichtman Freedman), Ronald Licht-
man (Joan Millman), Paul Lichtman (Susan)
and Elaine Lichtman. Adored grandfather of
Ben Lichtman. Stepfather of Ava Geller (War-
ren), Matthew Trachton (Linda), Manny
Trachton (Nancy), and grandfather of their
children Ravi (deceased), Eli, Daniel, Melissa,
Danny Jo and Danielle. Graveside services
were being held at Roosevelt Memorial Park
on March 25th. Contributions in his memory
may be made to Beth Am Israel
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Alan Lissy, Dedham, Massachusetts ,
formerly of Philadelphia, Monroe Township,
NJ, and Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away
peacefully on April 4th, 2021. He was prede-
ceased by his wife of 48 years, Judith
Gomberg Lissy and his parents Anna and
Joseph Lissy. Alan is survived by David and
Suzanne Lissy of Needham MA and Jackie
and Michael Brustein of Wayside, NJ. And
five grandchildren, who were the light of his
life, Julia, Sarah and Dylan Lissy and Jonah
and Eve Brustein. Arrangements are under
the direction of Rubin Funeral Home, Boyn-
ton Beach. Memorial donations may be made
in Alan’s memory to the Good Sports Found-
ation, www.goodsports.org or the Founda-
tion for Jewish Camp, www.jewiscamp.org
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www.JewishExponent.com Geraldine Ludwig (Gerry) was born in Phil-
adelphia, Pennsylvania on June 18, 1928 and
passed on April 5, 2021. Gerry graduated
from Lower Merion High School in Ardmore,
Pennsylvania in 1946 and attended Ursinus
College in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. In the
fall of 1946, she met the love of her life and
best friend, Dr. Lawrence Robert Ludwig
(Larry). Gerry and Larry married on Decem-
ber 21, 1947 and had their first daughter,
Margaret (Peggy) in 1950 and their second
daughter, Helen, in 1954. In 1960, Gerry and
family moved from Havertown, Pennsylvania
to Blackwood, New Jersey, where her hus-
band opened his own family medical practice.

Shortly after, they moved to Cherry Hill, New
Jersey, and then Haddonfield, New Jersey
where Gerry was a real estate agent from
1981 to 1993. Gerry and Larry then fell in
love with Sarasota, Florida and retired there
in 1993. Gerry enjoyed collecting antiques
and spending time with good friends and her
loving family. She is survived by her daugh-
ters Peggy Ludwig (and husband Michael)
and Helen Ludwig, grandchildren Alexandra,
Anne, and Adam, nephews Gordon, Skipper,
Joseph, and Craig, nieces Margie and Jane,
and grandnieces and grandnephews. She was
preceded in death by her adored husband of
73 years, Larry, her loving parents Celia Co-
hen and Herman Fischer, and her beloved
siblings Evelyn Lief and Martin Fischer. Her
family will always remember her for being
outgoing and sincere, and for her fantastic
taste in art and fashion. Contributions in
memory of Gerry may be sent to the Interna-
tional Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia
Foundation located in Sarasota, Florida.

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Marsha L. Mitchell (nee Podolsky), April 4,
2021, of Atlantic City, NJ. Beloved wife of 42
years to Alan Mitchell. Loving mother of Ju-
lie (Lonnie) Factor and Lance Mitchell. De-
voted sister of Jay Podolsky. Proud mom
mom of Leila Mitchell. Best friend to Yogi.

Marsha was a retired elementary school
teacher. She taught in Philadelphia, PA. After
retirement she took her love for cooking to
the next level and became a culinary wizard.

She was an avid reader and won numerous
contests and awards for her accomplish-
ments. But her first love was for her family.

She was a gentle, non-confrontational gem.

She will be greatly missed by her family and
friends. Contributions in her memory may be
made to the American Heart Association
1617 JFK Blvd, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA
19103 or phil.health.fair@heart.org.

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www.rothgoldsteins.com NEFF
Gloria Ann Neff (previously: Gaylon; nee:
Kay) formerly of NE Phila and Lower Merion,
and for 20+ years of Boca Raton and Delray
Beach, Florida, passed away at home peace-
fully on Monday, March 29th just 4 days after
her 69th birthday surrounded by her hus-
band Larry Neff and her daughters Robin
(Jeff) Gaines of Rancho Santa Fe, CA, and
Alisa Gaylon of Chicago, IL. She is also sur-
vived by two adored grandchildren Katie and
Gavin Gaines. A long and arduous battle was
fought against Myleodysplastic Syndrome
Leukemia at MD Anderson hospital in Hous-
ton and again in Boca Raton all to no avail.

Donations would be appreciated to the Leuk-
emia & Lymphoma Society.

PAUL RUBIN
DEATH NOTICES
ROSEN Martin (Marty) Rosen on April 11, 2021, age
92, died peacefully at home in Wynnewood,
PA, surrounded by his loving family, follow-
ing a brief and valiant battle with cancer. Be-
loved husband of Jeanne (née Kravetz), lov-
ing father of Richard (Laura Mirkinson z”l),
Rona (Mark Cohen) and Michelle Glazier
(Bradford Glazier), devoted grandfather of
Rebecca (Troy Keyser), Hannah (Jeffrey
Hinkelman), Elissa (Jeffrey Bowen), Rachel,
and Jenna and great-grandfather of David.

Predeceased by his beloved parents Isadore
and Esther, sister, Florence Gordon and
brother, Irving. A proud Logan boy and
graduate of Birney Elementary School, Olney
High School, Temple University and Phil-
adelphia College of Pharmacy and Science.

Former owner of Knorr Street Pharmacy, he
continued in his profession until retiring at
the age of 88. He was loved and respected by
everyone who had the good fortune of know-
ing him. Contributions in his memory may be
made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
Sylvia Paul (nee Miller) on April 2, 2021. Be-
loved wife of the late Harold; Loving mother
of the late Warren and the late Stephen. Also
survived by 5 grandchildren and 2 great-
grandchildren. Contributions in her memory
may be made to Beth Sholom Congregation,
8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
REDNER Salomon (Alex) Redner of East Norriton, PA,
passed away on April 4 th , 2021 peacefully in
his sleep. Alex was born on July 9, 1929 in
Lwow, Poland. He survived the Holocaust in
hiding with his parents, Marek and Bron-
islawa Redner, and sister Emilia Redner Po-
lakiewicz, all deceased. He is survived by his
wife of 68 years, Lily Lustig Redner, four
daughters (Isabel Alcoff, Sylvia [Stuart]
Greenstein, Barbara [Jeffrey] Hoffman, and
Francine [Tim] Wilson), nine grandchildren
(Celia Brown, Benjamin Alcoff, Brian Lied-
man, Samual Greenstein, Leah Grumet,
Joshua Hoffman, Rachel Hoffman, Talia
Greenstein, Isaac Wilson), and eleven great-
grandchildren. Alex was a brilliant, success-
ful mechanical engineer and founder/CEO of
Strainoptics, Inc. in North Wales, PA. The
family wishes to express appreciation to the
staff at Brightview Senior Living in East Nor-
riton. Funeral arrangements by Boyd Horrox
Givnish Funeral Home, East Norriton. The
family suggests donations in Salomon Red-
ner’s memory to The U.S. Holocaust Memori-
al Museum.

BOYD-HORROX GIVNISH FUNERAL HOME
RUBIN Ronald Rubin, April 12, 2021, husband of
Marcia (nee Miller) of Penn Valley, father of
William P. Rubin (Elizabeth Merryman) and
Susan L. Rubin, brother of Judith Garfinkel
(Marvin) and George Rubin (Lorraine),
grandfather of Scott Silberman (Carrie), also
survived by 2 step grandchildren Liza and
McLane Hendriks, niece Kelly Rubin and
nephews Gilead Morse, Tim and Dan Rubin.

Contributions in his memory to Abramson
Cancer Center at Penn.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com RICH
Mildred Rich (nee Kaplan) on March 19,
2021. Wife of the late Leon. Mother of Steph-
en Rich. Graveside Services were held
Sunday, March 21 at Shalom Memorial Park,
3573 Pine Rd., Huntingdon Valley PA 19006.

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