KULKWITZ
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KULKOWITZ Harry Kulkowitz led an extraordinary life.

Passed away on August, 22, 2017. Born on
November 2, 1924 to Morris and Sophie
Kulkowitz, who had fled Eastern European
anti-semitism, Harry was raised in a socially
conscious community where he absorbed a
commitment to helping people as well as a
prodigious work ethic. Enlisting under age in
the army to fight Hitler, Harry served his
country both as aerial photographer and as a
radio intercept operator under Patton, actu-
ally intercepting the first German message
that presaged by hours the Battle of the
Bulge. Photography was Harry’s passion. He
was never without his camera. After his dis-
charge from the army, Harry set up a portrait
studio in New York. He also opened a lunch-
eonette with his beloved sister, Sylvia. After
moving with his family to Philadelphia, wife,
Beena and their two children, Sigrid and
Susan, and son, Mark born of Harry’s previ-
ous marriage to Inga, Harry worked as a pic-
ture framer which led to his creating the Ken-
more Art Gallery. He did this without the
usual pedigrees. Rather, trusting his inner
intelligence and unquenchable passion, he
built one of the most prestigious fine art gal-
leries in Philadelphia. In 1975 Harry moved to
Cape May. While playing poker with friends in
the Carroll Villa Hotel, Harry mused, “If I
could just get an awning on this porch, I
could create a great restaurant, community
meeting center and art gallery.” Thus, was
born the Mad Batter Restaurant. With the
Mad Batter, Harry and his partner, Vickie
Seitchik, initiated what became the Cape May
Restaurant Renaissance. Authentic, complic-
ated, passionate, filled with an astonishing
creativity and energy, Harry lived his life with
people at its center. He loved being there for
you—talking, encouraging, helping. A gener-
ous and loving family man and friend, Harry
worked hard to make sure his family was
provided for and did well in their lives. Over
the years, so many people wrote to him,
called him to say that he had deeply im-
pacted their lives. Vickie’s son, Mark noted:
“Most of what is expansive in my life, Harry
had a hand in influencing.” On Harry’s wall is
a photograph from award winning photo-
grapher Denis Finley, the Batter’s first break-
fast chef. The inscription states: “Harry.

Many years ago you gave me the greatest gift
of my life, the ability to believe in myself.”
Starting in 2004, Harry’s son, Mark accom-
panied in different years by daughters, Sigrid
and Susan, grandchildren and friends (with a
special shout out to Kathi) travelled with
Harry to the Normandy town of Houseville on
D Day, where D Day veteran Harry was feted,
embraced, kissed by every woman in the
town in their emotional and heartfelt gratit-
ude. In France, Harry was knighted and awar-
ded the French Legion of Honor. In 2014,
Harry sat on the stage, alongside President
Obama, who lauded this son of Jewish im-
migrant parents. Harry, we will miss you
greatly. Harry is survived by his son Mark
and wife Pam, their children Marta (Herbie),
Kyle (Lia) and Tessa and great grandchildren,
Nora and Anders: His daughter Sigrid, her
husband Shaul and their sons Nadav, Kalil
and Sigrid’s son Paul: His daughter Susan
and her daughter Satya (Frank): His life part-
ner, Vickie and her son, David and partner
Tamara and son Mark and his husband Jon.

Harry is predeceased by his beloved sister
Sylvia Hecht and his ex-wife Beena Kulkowitz.

A graveside service was held on Thursday
(Aug. 24 th ) at 5pm in the Cape May County
Veteran’s Cemetery, Crest Haven Rd., Cape
May Court House. In lieu of flowers, memori-
al contributions are suggested to a charity of
your choice to help make the world a better
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KURTZ MACKLER
MOSS Robert Kurtz, Accountant, died August 23,
2017 at the age of 95. Husband of Reba (nee
Berkowitz). Father of Barbara Kurtz Cornman
(Charlie) and Stephen Kurtz (Rita Gorecki).

Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 10
great-grandchildren. Contributions in his
memory may be made to the Pennypack Park
Environmental Center, 8600 Krewstown Rd.,
Phila. PA 19115 or the USO, PO Box 96860,
Washington DC 20077-7677.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS LAVINE
Dr. Sidney D. Lavine, August 4, 2017, of
Cherry Hill, NJ. Husband of Marlene Lavine.

Father of Stephanie Lavine and Suzanne (Joe
Pless) Lavine. Grandfather of Balzhana. Inter-
ment Mt. Sinai Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA.

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LEEDER Larry Joel Leeder of Florida, formerly of
Bucks County, PA and North Bergen, NJ died
on August 6, 2017. Beloved husband of
Rachel Leeder. Devoted father of Sara (Leed-
er) Bonin and her husband Todd Bonin,
Jonathan Leeder, Aaron Leeder and his wife
Alexandra Leeder. Adoring grandpapa of Jo-
nah and Theo Bonin and Vivienne Leeder.

Loving brother of Bryna Leeder and her hus-
band Bill Margolin and Rochelle Leeder.

Donations in his memory may be made to St.

Jude's Children's Research Hospital or The
Waltham Family School.

LEVIN Harold Levin, July 26, 2017 resided in Vent-
nor City, NJ (formerly from Philadelphia, PA).

Beloved husband of the late Joscelyn Olin
Levin. Loving father of Marcy Olin Tierney,
Sherry Olin Lemonick, Steven Levin (Beth)
and Alan Levin. Cherished grandfather of Mi-
chael Lemonick, Hilary Lemonick, Andrew
Levin, Staci Steinbrecher (Doug), Gabriel
Levin (Agnes), Chad Levin and the late Justin
Levin. Greatgrandfather of Jordan, Shane,
Ruby and Violet. Loving uncle to Cookie Gut-
man (Bill) and Andrew and Shara Gadomski.

He served in the US Army during WWII and
was a member of the troops that helped to
liberate the Dachau concentration camp. He
was a founding member of Shaare Shamay-
im congregation. Harold owned a number of
businesses in the food industry. He loved the
Jersey shore but his family was the center of
his life. Contributions in his memory may be
made to The Jewish Federation of Greater
Philadelphia. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS LEVINSON
Sofia Levinson (nee Sternberg) July 23,
2017 of Lafayette Hill PA. Beloved wife of the
late Rudolf. Loving mother of Alex (Helene)
Levinson. Cherished grandmother of Andrew
(Kelley) Levinson and Gabriel (Emily Koch)
Levinson. Great-grandmother of Elliot. Relat-
ives and friends were invited to Services
Tues. 1 P.M. Congregation Or Ami, 708
Ridge Pk., Lafayette Hill, PA. 19444. Int. Sha-
lom Memorial Park. Contributions in her
memory may be made to Congregation Or
Ami. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
LEVY Anne Levy (nee Weiss), retired micro photo-
grapher, died August 2, 2017. Mother of
Rhonda Abel and Richard (Luanne) Levy,
grandmother of Julie Abel.

GODLSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS MALISSA
Louis G. Malissa of Rydal, PA, born April 29,
1924, died July 23, 2017. Lou Malissa grew
up in a humble background in Logan, the
second youngest of four children. He was a
giant of a man. He stood 6' 6 " and was a
gentleman of towering presence as well as
great influence. He was a leader of Phil-
adelphia industry, taking a family business,
Penn Ventilator Company from a local base
of manufacturing to an international corpora-
tion. Louis graduated from Olney High
School, where he was a basketball star. Upon
graduation he served in the Army, during
WWII, as a Sergeant in the 148 Signal Corps,
part of the 8th Armored Division under Gen-
eral Patton's Third Armory. He fought in
France and Belgium during the Battle of the
Bulge. He was a writer for the Fort Dix news-
letter when he was stateside. Upon returning
home, he met the love of his life, Irma Silver
on a street corner. She was taken with his
height, his handsomeness and his sparkling
wit. They married in 1946 and he went to
work for Irma's family at Penn Ventilator.

Quickly he became indispensable. He worked
at PVC from 1946 until 1997, first as Direct-
or of National Sales and finally as Chairman
of the Board. He was responsible for provid-
ing employment for many boyhood friends,
as well as family members. Louis enjoyed his
winters in West Palm Beach Florida. He al-
ways volunteered to organize social activities
in his community of Land of the Presidents.

He was a creative writer who delighted in
editing newsletters, memos and flyers for
Melrose Country Club, his Bnai Brith Lodge
and his pinochle friends. He was a 65 year
member of Rising Sun Lodge #15 F & AM.

He is survived by his wife Irma Silver, his
children, Phyllis and Gary Finkelstein, Dean
and Debby Malissa, his grandchildren,
Joanne and Chris Schell, Lauren and Steph-
en Hellman, Amy and Josh Hersz, and Sam
and Chen Malissa, as well as 6 great grand-
children. Donations may be made to the Ab-
ramson Center for Jewish Life, Horsham, PA.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS MILLER
Rochelle Miller, August 15, 2017 of Mt.

Laurel, NJ. Wife of the late Bennet Miller.

Mother of Howard Miller, Caren (Steve)
Castro and Hope Miller. Grandmother of
Laura and Matthew. Interment Har Jehuda
Cemetery, Upper Darby, PA.

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MOSKOWITZ Albert Moskowitz, age 86, died on August 6,
2017. He was a retired mailman who resided
in King of Prussia. Husband of the late Mar-
lene Moskowitz (nee Lomazoff); father of
Bruce West (Jane Cheryl) and the late Susan
Marino (Richard); and grandfather of Drew
Leo West, Erica Lin West, and Samantha
Marion. Contributions in his memory may be
made to the Aplastic Anemia and MDS Inter-
national Foundation, www.aamds.org.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS Jamie Sue Moss Z'L ,with much sadness we
share the sudden passing of Jamie Sue Moss
z'l, devoted daughter of Roberta Sall and
Stanton (Carole) Moss; loving mother of
Jason (Mallory) Needles, Tracy Needles (Nick
Yuelys) and Jeffrey Needles; grandmother of
Graycen Needles; loving sister of Meg Moss
Geist, Betsy Moss, Jenifer (Marty) Wachs
and Stephen (Meredith) Moss; amazing aunt
to Sophie Zeidman, Carly Geist, Jacob and
Emily Hare, Madelyn and Shoshana Moss.

Funeral Services were held at Har Zion
Temple in Penn Valley PA, at 11 A.M., on Fri-
day, August 11. Interment was held at West
Laurel Cemetery. Relatives and friends were
welcomed to the home of Jenifer and Marty
Wachs (Narberth PA), immediately following
Interment until 5 P.M. Baruch Dayan HaE-
met. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
MOSS Olga Moss, August 23, 2017, she resided in
Jenkintown, PA. Sister of Esther Persofsky,
aunt of Rebecca Levine, Joel Persofsky and
Beth Persofsky. Contributions in her memory
may be made to a charity of the donor's
choice. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS OSTROFF
Mildred Ostroff (nee Swichar) August 9,
2017. Wife of the late Jerry. Mother of Gary
(Nadene Hausmann) Ostroff, Linda (Rob)
Stewart, Lisa (George) Hunt and Neil (Paul
Hanson) Ostroff. Grandmother of Rachel
(Lou) Skelton, Daniel Stewart, Jessica Hunt,
Justin Hunt, and Jenna Hunt. Great grand-
mother of Emily Cash. Contributions in her
memory may be made to Holy Redeemer
Hospice or The Jerry and Mildred Ostroff
Fund c/o Congregations of Shaare Shamay-
im. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
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PAUL Evelyn Adler Paul, August 7, 2017 of Merion,
PA, 98 years of age. Devoted wife of the late
Harry. Beloved mother of Sandra (Jordan)
Fogel, Max (Sandi) Paul and Susan (Joel)
Pesin. Sister of Deborah (Dr. Arthur) Smith.

Proud grandmother of Nicole, Danielle, Brad,
Lori, Ryan, Justin and the late Lisa. Also sur-
vived by ten great-grand-children. Services
and Interment will be private. Friends and
family were invited to Shiva services Tues-
day August 8, 2017 at the residence of Mr. &
Mrs. Max Paul. Contributions in her memory
may be made to the Ronald McDonald
House. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
PAUL Ruth “Toby” Paul (nee Benstock), August 13,
2017, of Warminster; wife of the late Stanley;
mother of Dr. Stephan Paul (Regina) and Bar-
bara Paul, Esq. (Karyn Kernagis); sister of Es-
ther Solomon; grandmother of Sara, Ben and
Thomas. She will be sorely missed by her
family and friends. Contributions in her
memory may be made to Jewish Federation
of Greater Phila.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
PERLMUTTER Sy Perlmutter, on August 5, 2017. Close to
92 years of age. Survived by his wife Barbara
(nee Glickman), married for 41 years. Son of
the late Charles and Elsie Perlmutter. WWII
veteran, business man. Belonged to the Po-
etry Group of South Jersey.

PERLSTEIN LIBERMAN
Renee Ester Liberman (nee Cohen) August
14, 2017. Wife of the late Herbert Lieberman.

Mother of Robert (Gina Acosta) Lieberman,
sister of the late Harold Cohen. Grandmother
to Michel Liberman, Jill (Jon Hooker) Liber-
man, great grandmother to August “Augie”
and Millicent “Millie” Contributions in her
memory may be made to a charity of the
donor’s choice.

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JEWISHEXPONENT.COM Edith Mackler, on August 15, 2017. The
former Edith Allen, beloved aunt of Janet
Weger (Gerald), Lisa Allen (Larry Serlin), and
Deborah Long (Mitchel Baxt); great niece and
nephew, Josh and Jamie. Friends wishing
may contribute to Lankenau Medical Center,
100 East Lancaster Avenue, Wynnewood,
Pennsylvania 19096.

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Carol Joy Perlstein (nee Hofferman), age 76,
died on July 20, 2017. She was a retired leg-
al secretary who resided in Aventura, Florida.

Beloved wife of Myron J.; loving mother of
Heidi (Michael) Salaman and Scott (Robyn);
dear sister of Cynthia Serano and Sheldon
Hofferman; and adoring Mommom of Alex,
Daniel, Harrison, and Jordan. Contributions
in her memory may be made to Har Zion
Temple, 1500 Hagys Ford Rd., Penn Valley,
PA 19072.

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RABINOVITZ DEATH NOTICES
PINCUS Shifra Pincus (nee Schneyer), August 15,
2017, of Havertown; beloved wife of the late
Gerald Pincus; loving mother of Steven
(Beth) Pincus, Nathan (Marsha) Pincus, Luba
(Bruce Sterman) Pincus, Matthew (Gail) Pin-
cus and Jeffrey Pincus; cherished grand-
mother of Autumn, Sophia, Ari, Michael, Al-
lison, Alexandra, Samantha and Emily and
great grandmother of Tyler, Shayna and
Samuel. Relatives and friends were invited to
Services, Sunday, August 20th, 11AM at
Joseph Levine & Sons (West) 2811 West
Chester Pike, Broomall. Interment at Mt.

Sharon Cemetery. Contributions in her
memory may be made to Jewish War Veter-
ans or a charity of the donor’s choice.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
PINCUS Shirfa Pincus (nee Schneyer) on August 15,
2017, of Havertown. Beloved wife of the late
Gerald Pincus; loving mother of Steven
(Beth) Pincus, Nathan (Marsha) Pincus, Luba
(Bruce Sterman) Pincus, Matthew (Gail) Pin-
cus and Jeffrey Pincus; cherished grand-
mother of Autumn, Sophia, Ari, Michael, Al-
lison, Alexandra, Samantha and Emily and
great grandmother of Tyler, Shayna and
Samuel. Relatives and friends are invited to
Services, Sunday, August 20th, 11 A.M. at
JOSEPH LEVINE AND SONS MEMORIAL
CHAPELS (WEST), 2811 West Chester Pike,
Broomall PA.Interment at Mt. Sharon
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in
her memory may be made to Jewish War
Veterans or a charity of the donor's choice.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
PINKENSON Norma Pinkenson, (née Ginsberg) July 23,
2017, of Philadelphia, PA. Wife of the late
William Pinkenson; Mother of Sharon Pinken-
son, mother-in- law of Joseph H. Weiss,
grandmother of Rachel Zoe (Brian) Krasner,
great-grandmother of Morgan Skye Krasner.

Sister of Marvin D. (Davida) Ginsberg and
Jerry Ginsberg. She was beloved by many
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Relat-
ives and friends were invited to Memorial
Services Tuesday July 25, 2017, 12:00 noon
at Congregation Rodeph Shalom, 615 N.

Broad St., Phila., PA. Contributions in her
memory may be made to the Abramson Cen-
ter for Jewish Life and Congregation Rodeph
Shalom. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
PLON Steven M. Plon,on July 28, 2017. Husband of
Judy (nee Rosen). Father of David Plon and
Hannah Plon. Brother of Naomi Moran and
Sharon (Jed Nuchtern) Plon. Relatives and
friends were invited to Services Sunday, July
30th, 10:30 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
American Cancer Society 1626 Locust St.,
Phila., PA 19103.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
RABINOVITZ Barry Irwin Rabinovitz, 89, July 24, 2017 of
Bluffton S.C., formerly of Philadelphia. Be-
loved husband of the late Lorraine (Grass)
and the late Judith (Meyers). Loving father of
Wendy (the late Michael) Rosenfeldt and
Michele Rabinovitz. Grandfather of Lee and
Heather Rosenfeldt. Barry enjoyed meeting
people through his driving business, many of
whom became good friends. Services were
private. Contributions in his memory may be
made to the American Cancer Society, 1626
Locust Street, Phila., PA 19103 or to JNF
Plant a Tree in Israel, 2100 Arch Street, 3rd
Floor, Phila., PA 19103.

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