A ugust , 2018 D eath N otices
KASSER DEATH NOTICES
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DEATH NOTICES
KASSER KOVNAT
NEWMAN REITER
Flora "Fuvvy" Kasser (nee Golden) July 29,
2018, of Bala Cynwyd, PA. Devoted wife of
the late Raymond H. Kasser; beloved mother
of Lawrence Kasser and Richard Kasser; sis-
ter of the late Seymour Golden, Myrna Jay
and Leslie Golden; proud grandmother of An-
thony, Shaun, Jesse, Gillian, Alexander,
Owen, Nielsen and Lewin; also survived by 4
great grandchildren. Services and interment
will be private. Contributions in her memory
may be made to a charity of your choice.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
Lawrence “Larry” Kovnat, age 89 ½, On July
30, 2018. Predeceased by his loving sisters,
Jessie Segal and Lillian Kovnat, and beloved
brother Seymour Kovnat. Lovingly re-
membered by sister-in-law Beverly Kovnat,
many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and
nephews, and countless friends. Contribu-
tions in his memory may be made to Old
York Road Temple-Beth Am.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS KLEIN
Ina Kramer (nee Markowitz) on August 1,
2018. Beloved wife of the late Daniel. Loving
mother of Jill Belack, and Judi Kramer. De-
voted grandmother of Brian and Jeremy
Belack. Sister of Carol Adler, Ruth Wiener,
and Betty Markowitz. Contributions in her
memory may be made to The Adriana Halper
Fund for Colon Cancer, C/O Suzanne Morgan
Center at Ridgeland, 4100 Chamounix Rd,
Philadelphia, PA 19131.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS Donald J. Klein, August 14, 2018, of Bluffton,
SC and formerly of Philadelphia, PA. Beloved
husband of Janet (nee Green); devoted step-
father of Courtney (Michael) Bean Michaud;
loving father Audrey Klein, Mark( Heather)
Klein and Jeffrey (Lisa) Klein ; dear brother of
Charlotte Taylor; and cherished grandfather
of Marc and Carter Michaud, Samuel and
Rachel Najdowski, Sydney, Eliana and
Madelyne Klein and Marisa, Jacob and Gabri-
elle Klein. Contributions in his memory can
be made to the Dementia Society of America
www.dementiasociety.org JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
KLEIN Donald J. Klein, August 14, 2018, of Bluffton
SC, and formerly of Philadelphia PA. Beloved
husband of Janet (nee Green); devoted step-
father of Courtney (Michael) Bean Michaud;
loving father Audrey Klein, Mark( Heather)
Klein and Jeffrey (Lisa) Klein; dear brother of
Charlotte Taylor; and cherished grandfather
of Marc and Carter Michaud, Samuel and
Rachel Najdowski, Sydney, Eliana and
Madelyne Klein and Marisa, Jacob and Gabri-
elle Klein. Contributions in his memory can
be made to Dementia Society of America
wwwdementiasociety.org JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
KOLANSKY Harold Kolansky on August 23, 2018. Hus-
band of the late Elsa Kolansky (nee Harwitz).

Father of Jeffrey (Maggie) Kolansky, Betta
Kolansky and Daniel (Ana) Kolansky. Grand-
father of Jessica, Robert (Sarah), David,
Jonathan and Matthew Kolansky. Great-
grandfather of Andrew Kolansky. He prac-
ticed and taught psychiatry and psychoana-
lysis in Philadelphia for more than 65 years.

He was most recently the Director of the The
Center for Psychoanalysis at Albert Einstein
Medical Center and Clinical Professor of Psy-
chiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine of
the University of Pennsylvania. Relatives and
friends were invited to Services on Friday Au-
gust 24, 2018 at 2 P.M. at Joseph Levine and
Sons Memorial Chapel, 4737 Street Road,
Trevose. PA. Interment Roosevelt Mem. Park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his
memory may be made to Beth Sholom Con-
gregation or to the Cardiovascular Division at
the Hospital of the University of
Pennsylvania. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
KRAMER LIEBERMAN
Phillis C. Lieberman (nee Crane), on August
11, 2018. Beloved wife of Max L. Lieberman.

Devoted mother of Neil R. Lieberman (Nina)
and Matthew Lieberman. Dear sister of An-
ita Gross (Paul). Loving grandmother of Vera
and Seth Lieberman. Contributions in her
memory may be made to Philabundance or
the US Holocaust Museum, Washington DC.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS LOVETT
Fay Lovett passed on August 14, 2018. Sur-
vived by brothers Martin and Jerome
Trachtenberg. Beloved Mother of daughter
Rebecca Brilliant, sons Michael, Phil, Joel,
Brian Lovett and their grandchildren and
great grandchildren. Funeral services were
private and held on Wednesday, August 15,
2018 at Roosevelt Memorial. Contributions
in her memory may be made to Migdol Ohr, 6
Belilius Street, POB 5507, Jerusalem, Israel
(Tower of Light – provides education and so-
cial guidance to the children from problem
homes in Israel).

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS NETZKY
Janice Netzky (nee Strasberg), 102, of Palm
Beach, FL, passed away on April 21, 2018.

Janice was born in Humboldt, TN, married
John Netzky, of blessed memory, and they
lived in Philadelphia, PA and Palm Beach
throughout their lives. A devoted and gener-
ous wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-
grandmother, and aunt, Janice was adept at
needlework, sewing, baking, bridge and
Scrabble. She has secured a seat at the table
for an eternal game of bridge and will have an
excellent hand forevermore. She is survived
by her two daughters, Carol Freundlich and
Joanna (Lane) Gerber, five grandchildren,
Sondra (Alan) Hall, Fred (Ana) Freundlich,
Jackie (Duncan) McFarland, Jennifer Gerber
(Jason Goldstein), and Matthew (Karen) Ab-
rams Gerber, and eight great-grandchildren.

Janice will be deeply missed by family and
friends. Contributions in her name may be
made to your local Jewish Family Service.

Edward Newman, PhD., August 18, 2018.

Husband of Claire (nee Dresner) of Elkins
Park PA. Father of Mark Newman (Debra Sil-
berg), Julie Newman (Will Lamb) and Paul
Newman (Nancy Illman). Brother of the late
Robert Newman; grandfather of Max, Re-
becca, Mira, Benjamin Rachel, Samuel and
Isaac. Contributions in his memory may be
made to Temple University Edward Rosen
Hillel. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
OSTRUM Bernard J. Ostrum, passed away peacefully
on July 25, 2018 just one month shy of his
87th birthday. Born and raised in Phil-
adelphia, Bernie was a proud graduate of
Central High School (190th class), graduated
from the University of Pennsylvania in 1952
and earned his medical degree at the Uni-
versity of Pennsylvania in 1956. He com-
pleted his radiology residency at the Phil-
adelphia General Hospital in 1960 under the
tutelage of his father Dr. Herman W. Ostrum
who was the chairman of radiology at PGH.

Dr. Ostrum started his career at Albert Ein-
stein Medical Center Southern Division in
1960 and moved to Albert Einstein Northern
Division in 1963. He was a radiologist in the
department of radiology at Albert Einstein
Medical Center from 1963 through 1992
serving as Chairman from 1976-1991. He
was responsible for the training of hundreds
of radiology residents over the years and was
an innovative radiologist who helped develop
film-screen mammography and was an early
adopter of both CT and MRI technology. Dur-
ing his career, Dr. Ostrum served as presid-
ent of the Philadelphia Roentgen Ray Society
and president of the Pennsylvania Radiolo-
gical Society. He was also a fellow of the
Philadelphia College of Physicians and the
American College of Radiology. Dr. Ostrum
was predeceased by the love of his life, his
wife of 49 years, Aileen (nee Brodsky). He is
survived by his three children Linda Luyet
(Jean Claude) of Verbier Switzerland, Dr.

Robert Ostrum (Joan) of Chapel Hill North
Carolina and Dr. Donald Ostrum (Karen) of
Maple Glen, PA plus 6 grandsons and four
great-grandchildren. His loss is also
mourned by his girlfriend Sydne Hirsch who
loved and supported him over the last 17
years of his life. The family asks that contri-
butions in memory of Bernie can be made to
the charity of the donor’s choice.

ROTH GOLDSTEINS' MEMORIAL CHAPEL
POLIS Janet Polis (nee Weiss), died on August 20,
2018. Wife of the late S. Robert Polis. Be-
loved mother of Robin (Andy) Gowa, Ellen
Wolf, Andrew (Debbie) Zlotnick, John (Nicky)
Polis, Andrew (Debbie) Polis and Kathy (Ron)
Fishman. Sister of the late Benita Jaffe. Also
survived by 17 grandchildren, 3 great-grand-
children and dear friend Philip Singer. Contri-
butions in her memory may be made to Ha-
dassah, 1518 Walnut St., #555, Phila., PA.,
19102, or Reform Cong. Keneseth Israel,
8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park, Pa., 19027
GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS PORTNOE
Sidney M. Portnoe, Past President of the
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, on July
25, 2018. Husband of the late Henrietta; fath-
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DEATH NOTICES
Dr. Irene M. Reiter, former educator in the
Philadelphia School system for over 40
years, died August 8, 2018. Dr. Reiter gave
book reports and lectured on various topics,
such as the history of the toothpick and the
history of the mustache. A Life Celebration
will take place Sunday, August 26, 2-5 PM at
Ann’s Choice Keystone Clubhouse, Warmin-
ster PA 18974.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS RESNICK
Nolan Resnick, MD and Col. USAF Retired, on
May 11, 2018 in Costa Mesa CA. Loving hus-
band of Judy Resnick, devoted brother of Di-
ane Nussbaum, and proud father of Andrea,
Mark and Susan. Nolan and Judy were
blessed with eleven grandchildren between
them. Beloved uncle of Merle Nussbaum
Savedow, the late Fred Nussbaum and Nina
Nussbaum Jones; and fondly remembered
great uncle of Louis and Rebecca Savedow,
and Ian and Eli Jones. He was the son of the
late Michael and Celia Resnick. Dr. Resnick
spent most of his career as a cardiologist at
the Long Beach Veterans Administration Hos-
pital in California. He was a military physi-
cian in the U.S. Air Force. Nolan never forgot
his Philadelphia roots. Whenever he came
home to visit his first stop was always to a
pretzel bakery in South Philly. His great
nephews and niece affectionately called him
“Uncle Pretzel.” He graduated from Central
High School, Temple University and its med-
ical school. He always followed both schools
sports teams. Dr. Resnick was an active
member of Young Israel of Orange County.

ROSE Rita Rose (nee Miller), age 81, died on July 3,
2018. She resided in Plymouth Meeting,
Pennsylvania. Beloved wife of the late Sid-
ney Rose; loving mother of Barbara (Daniel)
Weisman; dear sister of Reuven (Naomi)
Miller; adoring grandmother of Max (Talia
Gottesman) and Ross; and also survived by
many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and
great-nephews. Contributions in her memory
may be made to Or Hadash, or Camp Galil,
146 Red Hill Rd., Tinicum Twp., PA 18942 or
Perelman Jewish Day School, 49 Haverford
Rd., Wynnewood, PA 19096 or to a charity of
the donor's choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS ROSS
Annette Ross (nee Leonard) on July 24,
2018. Beloved wife of Robert Ross; loving
mother of Barry (Rachel) Kraemer, and Joel
(Jennifer) Cohen; also survived by 3 step-
daughters and 5 grandchildren. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to Jewish
Family & Children’s Service of Southern New
Jersey (Betsy and Peter Fischer Food Pan-
tries), jfcssnj.org/donate-now.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS A Community
Remembers RUDNICK
Dr. Herman D. Rudnick, Psychiatrist, Centen-
arian, 1918-2018 passed away peacefully on
August 19 at his Rydal Park home, surroun-
ded by his loving wife Lois and close family.

A life-long Philadelphian, Herman Rudnick
was a Psychiatrist, proud Veteran of WWII
and vocal advocate for patients’ rights. Rud-
nick was born June 17, 1918 in Philadelphia.

His father, David was a tailor and furrier in
the Frankford neighborhood. His mother,
Bessie, was a homemaker. Rudnick attended
Frankford High School and then the Uni-
versity of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1939.

He graduated Hahnemann Medical College in
1943. Medical Residencies and training in-
cluded Columbia University Hospital, NY Psy-
chiatric Hospital, Institute of The
Pennsylvania Hospital, and Friends Hospital.

From 1944-47 he served in the United States
Army Medical Corps (Rank: Major), as Chief
of Neuropsychiatry at the Army and Navy
General Hospital, Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Helping to heal WWII soldiers and veterans
was a turning point in his life as a young
physician. After the war, Rudnick returned to
Philadelphia, established a private practice in
Psychiatry, seeing patients in his northeast
Philadelphia office. While in practice,he
served as President of the Medical Staff and
sat on the Board of the Philadelphia Psychiat-
ric Center. Rudnick was named a Distin-
guished Life Fellow of the American Psychiat-
ric Association and Life Fellow of the
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Psychiatric
Societies. Dr. Rudnick also taught classes in
patient/doctor interaction at the PA College of
Podiatric Medicine and lectured students in
social work programs at local colleges. He
also enjoyed guest-lecturing aboard the QE2
Trans Atlantic crossings throughout the
1970’s. Dr. Rudnick left private practice at
age 80 and next worked as a Physician Ad-
visor for Magellan Behavioral Health and Fo-
cus Behavioral Health, retiring at age 90. In
addition to Psychiatry, he pursued his pas-
sions for golf, traveling the world with Lois,
and being a grandfather. Dr. Rudnick was a
devoted congregant of Adath Zion and later
the Keneseth Israel congregation. His ex-
tremely-outgoing personality can be summed
up by his oft-spoken reminder that: “Every-
body’s a Somebody.” Beloved Husband of
Lois (nee Kesler) and the late Florence
“Bebe” (need Schwartz): loving Father of Dr.

Michael Rudnick, Jeffrey Rudnick, Judy Rud-
nick Domenici, Margie Gorman (Scott) and
Jim Segal; devoted Grandfather of Suzanne
(Patrick), Leah (Jared), Dan, Lizzi, Sam and
Jennifer; adoring Great-Grandfather of Sadie
and Arden. Dear brother of the late Jean
Smith and Helen Eisenberg. Celebrating his
100th Birthday this June, Dr. Rudnick was
surrounded by over 80 friends and family
who traveled to Philadelphia from across the
country. Relatives and friends were invited to
Funeral Services, Wednesday,11 AM pre-
cisely at Reform Cong. Keneseth Israel, 8339
Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027. Int.

King David Memorial Park. Contributions can
be made to Reform Cong. Keneseth Israel or
charity of donor’s choice.

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