A ugust 2021 D eath N otices
KLEIN DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
KLEIN Jerome “Jerry” Klein July 28, 2021. Age 90.
Beloved husband of the late Shirley. Devoted
father of Sharyn (Frank) Barkan, and Charles
(Lisa) Klein. Loving grandfather of Jonathan
(Brooke) Barkan, Allyson Barkan, Jason
(Nicole) Klein, and Taylor (Matt) Giroud.
Great grandfather of Evan and Hannah Barkan
and Scott Klein. Funeral services were held
on Sunday August 1, 2021, at Goldsteins’
Rosenberg’s Raphael Sacks, Suburban North,
310 2nd Street Pike, Southampton, PA. Int.
Montefiore Cem. Contributions in his
memory may be made to a charity of the
donor’s choice.
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KOLLER Irwin “Irv” Koller, on August 5, 2021. Loving
father of Sue (Rick) Palman, Dan (Jessica)
Koller, Steve (Shanna Gumaer) Koller and
Mark (Natalie) Koller; Dear brother of Dr.
Harold (Cookie) Koller and Charlene Koller;
Devoted grandfather of Stefanie (Mase),
Scott (Brittany), Gabriel, Zachary, Isaac, Iris,
Sienna, Scarlett, and Giada; Adoring great-
grandfather of Madison, Ryan, and Jack. Also
survived by his beloved companion Cheryl
Dabrow and her children, Landon, and
Lauren Lichterman. Contributions in his
memory may be made to Next for Autism or
a charity of the donor’s choice.
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KRAMER Louis B. Kramer, August 7, 2021, of
Voorhees, NJ. Husband of Janet E. Kramer.
Father of Joel S. (Debbie) Kramer, David J.
(Betsy) Kramer and Paul M. Kramer. Brother
of Glory (Norman) Goldman and the late Min-
nie Solomon. Also survived by 6 grandchil-
dren and 9 great grandchildren. Contribu-
tions may be made to Jewish Family and
Children’s Services www.jfcssnj.org
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Jacqueline “Jackie” Kuptsow (nee Baretz),
age 102, on July 25, 2021. Beloved wife of
the late Dr. R. Raymond Kuptsow for 65
years. She was predeceased by her parents,
Abraham and Selma, and beloved sister,
Mavis Pearl. Loving mother of Dr. Preston
(Andi) (and the late Barbara) Kuptsow and
Anyce (Edward) Richman; Devoted grand-
mother of Dr. Scott (Eileen) Kuptsow,
Meredith (Steven) Bright, Amy (Dr. Eric Fels)
and Remy Richman; Loving great-grand-
mother to Zachary, Jeremy, Allyson, Samuel,
Brenna, Chelsea, Dylan, and Robert. An avid
bridge player for 60 years, she was known
for her gourmet cooking, entertaining and
love of classical music. Contributions in her
memory may be made to Caring Hospice Ser-
vices or a charity of your choice
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KURTZ Dr. Harold Ronald Kurtz of Holland, PA
(October 20, 1942 – August 1, 2021)
Beloved Husband of Joy (nee Fingard) for 56
years, Father of Andrew (Julie), Daniel (Lisa),
June (Bob), Fred (Leslie), and loving and
special Pop-Pop to; Regan, Connor, Evan,
Harrison, Olivia, Sydney, Everett, Emma, Sam
and Benjamin. Also survived by his sister
Harriet (Marshall) and brother Alan (Andrea)
and many loving nieces and nephews. Har-
old had an unlimited capacity to give of him-
self to everyone. His sincerity and genuine
concern for others made everyone who knew
him feel special. Whether you had just met
him, or had known him since childhood, you
felt like he always had and always would be
there when needed. His endless interests and
passions led to meaningful connections and
friendships worldwide, and his quiet calm at
the center of that global community was in-
spiring and grounding for everyone that knew
and loved him. A lifelong educator, Harold
dedicated his life to the well-being of others.
He was a Philadelphia School District princip-
al, Superintendent of Schools in Clayton, NJ
and Pennsauken, NJ and founder of Synergy
Educational Consultants. Harold was in-
volved in many philanthropic and volunteer
endeavors. He was a founding member and
President of B’nai B’rith Educators Unit,
former Association Director for NJ Odyssey
of the Mind, a board member of Maccabi
USA, Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter
School, Creative Odyssey Unlimited (COU),
The Symphonic Mastersingers of Ft. Myers
and an avid supporter of the arts, especially
the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra in Ft.
Myers, Florida. He was never without a book,
loved to travel, enjoyed summers on the
beach in Ventnor and winters in Florida. He
cheered and cursed in equal measure while
watching his Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies!
He lived life to the fullest. But most import-
ant to Harold was his family, by whom he will
be greatly missed. Contributions in his
memory may be made to Gulf Coast Sym-
phony, www.gulfcoastsymphony.org, Sym-
phonic Mastersingers of Ft. Meyers,
www.mastersingersfm.com or to the Creat-
ive Opportunities Unlimited (COU) c/o Odys-
sey of the Mind, 406 Ganttown Rd., Sewell
NJ 08080.
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KUSHNER Ferne Rodale Kushner, 92, of Allentown,
passed away May 26, 2021 in her home sur-
rounded by her loving family. She was the
widow of Jack J. Kushner, who passed away
in 2014 and with whom she shared 62 years
of marriage. Born in Brooklyn, she was the
daughter of the late Joseph and Esther
(Brooks) Rodale. She was a 1947 graduate
of Allentown High School and received her
Bachelor’s Degree in 1951 from Penn State
University. Ferne was an early education
teacher at the Allentown Jewish Community
Center, where she was a member and board
member. She was a member and board
member of Congregation Keneseth Israel and
a member of Jewish Family Services. Surviv-
ors: Children JoAnne Abrams (Robert), Dav-
id Kushner and Leila Covrigaru (Arie); Grand-
children Kori (Taryn), Barr (Jill) and Avi;
Great Grandchildren Jack, Max and Leo. She
was predeceased by a daughter, Kathy. Due
to COVID 19, services will be private. Ar-
rangements entrusted to Bachman, Kulik &
Reinsmith Funeral Home, Allentown. Contri-
butions may be made to Congregation Kene-
seth Israel, 2227 W. Chew St., Allentown, PA
18104. BACHMAN, KULIK & REINSMITH
FUNERAL HOME
LEHRICH Anne Lehrich on July 19, 2021. Beloved wife
of the late Melvin L. Lehrich. Mother of Julie
Persofsky, Kathie Lehrich and Robert
(Donna) Lehrich. Also survived by 7 grand-
children and 6 great grandchildren. A me-
morial service will be held at the Ann's
Choice Chapel, 30000 Ann's Choice Way,
Warminster, PA 18974 on August 31, 2021 at
1:30 pm.
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Goldie Levin (nee Lieberman), passed away
on July 28, 2021. Beloved wife of the late
Martin C. Levin. Loving mother of Shelley Ap-
pell (Ken Hennig) and Mark (Harriet) Levin.
Grandmother of Elisa (Avi) Mindlin, Dara
(Seth) Goldstein, the late Michael Levin,
Leslie DeCicco and Jordan Appell. Great
Grandmother of Jordyn, Mikayla, Morgan,
Corey, Derek, Jr., Alona, Ethan and Ava. Con-
tributions in her memory may be made to
The Michael Levin Lone Soldier Foundation,
c/o Harriet Levin, 11 Vermeer Dr., Langhorne,
PA 19053, www.michaellevinlonesolider.org.
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LISS Leah E. Liss (nee Barsky), passed away
peacefully on August 14, 2021, in Ewing. NJ,
a month shy of her 82 nd birthday. She was
the oldest daughter of Morton and Rose
(Leibovitz). Her father was a jeweler, and her
mother was a seamstress and supervisor.
After graduating from Olney High School,
Leah worked as a secretary. She was intro-
duced to her future husband Alan by a mutu-
al friend and were married for 56 years. Leah
was a dedicated wife, mother and grand-
mother. Her focus was on raising her chil-
dren and following her grandsons. Leah
really enjoyed needlepoint, creating works
that reflected her family and their interests.
She was most happy in recent years with lar-
ger family gatherings, especially celebrating
her 80 th birthday with extended family. Leah
lived her entire life in the Phila. area, includ-
ing raising her children in Langhorne, before
moving to Abrams Residence several years
ago. Despite dealing with multiple serious
health problems in recent years, she main-
tained a sense of stubbornness to deal with
these issues and continue on. The staff at
Abrams Residence and Greenwood House
said she maintained her sense of humor all
throughout her stay. She is survived be her
husband Alan, Langhorne, PA, children
Audrey Liss, Newtown, PA and Michael Liss
(Beth), of Kansas City, MO; her sister Sandy
Kravitz (Kenny), Elkins Park, PA, her grand-
sons Zachary and Drew Liss, Kansas City,
MO; her extended family and her close
friends Vivian Specter and Esther Mcgill. The
family wishes to acknowledge Abrams Resid-
ence and Greenwood House for the compas-
sionate care provided to Leah over the last
several years. In lieu of flowers, the family
suggests memorial gifts in Leah’s memory be
made to Abrams Residence at Greenwood
House Ewing, NJ, www.greenwoodhouse.org
or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
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LUBER Stanton Mark Luber passed away on July 24,
2021. He was 84 years old. The only son of
Manuel and Esther (née Spira) Luber, Stan
leaves behind his devoted wife Sandy (née
Newborn) Luber, his children Ilisa, Marc, and
Jackie (née Terletsky), and his 2 grandchil-
dren Zachary & Natalie. Stan’s career in the
furniture industry spanned 65 years begin-
ning in warehouses and ending as founder of
World Imports, Ltd. which, he built with his
wife. Stan was also the first elected presid-
ent of The Home Furnishings Association. He
was respected for his contributions to the in-
dustry and loved being a part of it. Stan loved
Judaism and believed in representing the
Jewish community with honor and humility.
He was a past member of B’nai B’rith, a
staunch supporter of Israel, a member of
Congregation Shir Ami, and committed to
Holocaust Remembrance. Stan believed in
tzedakah and contributed to a variety of or-
ganizations. Stan loved to travel and had the
opportunity to see many places around the
world traveling with his wife. Stan’s greatest
joy in life was his family whom he loved
deeply and was deeply loved in return. Being
“Pop-Pop” to Zach and Natalie (who he lov-
ingly termed “Zachalie”) brought him over-
whelming joy. In lieu of flowers, donations to
The Kidney Foundation, www.kidney.org, are
valued by his family.
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Hillard Madway on August 13, 2021. Beloved
husband of Janet (nee Diamond); Loving
father of Carol Collier (Richard), David Mad-
way (Ruth Caine), Randi Berman (James),
Robin Green and Betsy Madway (Steven
Goldstein) Devoted grandfather of Bess (Bri-
an Schwartz) Collier, Lauren Collier, Matthew
Collier, Peter (Madeleine) Berman, Jenna
(Scott) Oberlander, Jill (Jed) Bergman, Julie
(Daniel) Wilen, Emily (Gabriel) Howard, Lily,
William and Henry Goldstein; Adoring great-
grandfather of Teddy and Leo Schwartz,
Sloane and Jesse Wilen, Drew and Izzy
Howard, Hayden Bergman, and Mason Ober-
lander. He will be remembered for his integ-
rity, pride, generosity, unwavering concern
and care for his family and his love of
dessert. Services and interment are Private.
Contributions in his memory may be made to
a charity of the donor’s choice.
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