D ecember , 2017 D eath N otices
HANS DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
Miriam Rose Hans (nee Leace), on Nov. 27,
2017, at the age of 90. Wife of Solomon.

Mother of Bruce (Levana) Hans and Esther
Hans (Gadi Goldstein). Contributions in her
memory may be made to the Association of
Holocaust Survivors, c/o Janet Goldberg,
1934 President St. Phila. PA 19115, or to a
charity of the donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS HARRIS
Seymour L. Harris December 10, 2017. Lov-
ing father of Craig Harris, Judy Harris-Koblin
(Drew Aarons), and Abby Lieberman (Mi-
chael). Devoted brother of Leona Jaffe. Be-
loved grandfather of Sam and Jeremy Lieber-
man and Jane, Sarah, David, and Adam Har-
ris-Koblin. Contributions in his memory may
be made to the American Cancer Society, ht-
tps://www.cancer.org or the Jewish National
Fund, https://www.jnf.org
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS HOBERMAN
Blanche B. Hoberman (nee Ressler), age 95,
died on December 1, 2017. She was a re-
tired bookkeeper who resided in Mechanic-
sville, PA. Beloved wife of the Bernard "Ben"
Hoberman; loving mother of Dr. Alan Hober-
man and Lynne (Lou) Karr; grandmother of
David (Maria), Benjamin (Elizabeth), and Mat-
thew; and great-grandmother of Albert, Gab-
riel, Emily, and Alexandra. Contributions in
her memory may be made to a charity of the
donor's choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS HIRSHMAN
Betty Z. Hirshman, December 7, 2017, of
Voorhees, NJ. Wife of the late Ellis Hirshman.

Mother of Barbara (David Oppenheim) Smith
and the late Mindy McCune (Bob McCune).

Grandmother of Kevin Smith, Stephanie (Mi-
chael) Silver, Kyle and Eric McCune and Ra-
chael and Marc Oppenheim. Sister of Min-
nette Page. Contributions can be made to
Lupus Foundation of America,
www.lupus.org PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc.

HURWITZ William Hurwitz, age 73, died on November
26, 2017. He was a pharmacist who resided
in Fort Washington, PA. He was also an
Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Valarie
(nee Cobat); devoted father of Ross Hurwitz
(Margo) and Stuart Hurwitz (Kimberly); dear
brother of Helene Geiger (Alex) and Joan
Prouser (Alan); loving grandfather of Ellie,
Abbie, Rebecca, and Matthew. Contributions
in his memory may be made to Beth Tikvah-
Bnai Jeshurun, 1001 Paper Mill Road, Erden-
heim, PA 19038.

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JABLON Dr. Norman Charles Jablon ,82, died on
December 4, 2017, surrounded by his loving
family. Adored husband of Jaqueline Eliza-
beth (nee Horner), father of David (Nora Han-
ley), Lisa (Joel Perilsten), JoAnn (David Co-
hen), Joshua (Tatiana Jablon), (Ann Jablon).

Zeda of Rebecca, Jacob, Katelyn, Philip,
Harry, Max, Gabriel, Noah, Jonah, Sophie,
Charles, Lauren, James, and Jack. Dear
brother of Alan Jablon and Maida Greenberg,
Son of Pincus and Ethel Jablon, and beloved
by of an extensive group of family and
friends. Norman grew up in West Phila. and
graduated from West Phila. High School,
Ursinus College, Jefferson Medical College,
and served in the U.S. Air Force as a medical
flight surgeon. He practiced psychiatry for
over 40 years and founded the Tel-E-Help
crisis hotline. Norman loved tennis, was cap-
tain of his octogenarial tennis team in Delray
Beach, FL., enjoyed bridge and dabbled in
sculpture. He shared interest in art and travel
with his wife of 60 years and shared the joy
of raising their family. He was known by
family and friends for his kindness, wisdom,
sense of humor and unconditional love.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS JACOBS
Betty Jacobs (nee Simons), age 98, died on
December 8, 2017. She resided in Dresher,
Pennsylvania. Beloved wife of 65 years to the
late Henry Jacobs, who she greatly missed;
mother of Eric (Carla) Jacobs; and devoted
grandmother of Zachary and Allison. Her
quiet grace, warm smile and caring nature
brought joy to everyone who met her. Contri-
butions in her memory may be made to Beth
Tikvah B'nai Jeshurun, 1001 Paper Mill Road,
Erdenheim, PA 19038 or to a charity of the
donor's choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS JOSEPHSON
Harvey Josephson on December 7, 2017.

Husband of Rosemary (nee Winkler). Son of
Norma Rosenfeld and the late Norman
Josephson. Father of Stephen (Holli) Joseph-
son. Brother of the late Marcia Josephson.

Contributions in his memory may made to
American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St.,
Phila., PA 19103
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS KANE
Florence S. Kane died at age 97 on Novem-
ber 27, 2017, at her home in Miami.There will
be a memorial service held in Philadelphia
(TBA) to honor her life of compassion and
love. Born in 1920 to Abraham and Rose
Smith, she married her childhood sweetheart,
Edward Boyd Kane. Florence is survived by
her son, Philip and by her three grandchil-
dren, Betsy, Eric and Zoe Kane. Her passions
in life included raising her son and daughter
Barbara, enjoying her grandkids, her charity
work, golf and travel. She was known for her
kindness and and will be missed dearly.

Sarah Katuran
October 30, 1916 - November 19, 2017
She lived her life with zest, optimism,
and love.

L'chaim Barbara
Donations: Ohev Shalom, Wallingford, PA
KleinLife through United Way Donor #48883
KAY Dr. Gordon Kay, December 1, 2017 of
Voorhees, NJ. Husband of Dr. Joyce Kay.

Father of Jennifer (Redmond English) Kay,
Abigail Kay, and the late Julia Jacqueline Kay.

Grandfather of Alison and Andrew English.

Brother of Miriam (Simon) Webber. Inter-
ment King David Memorial Park, Bensalem,
PA. Contributions can be made to Mazon - A
Jewish Response to Hunger, www.mazon.org
PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc.

KLAPHOLZ Caryn April Klapholz (nee Josephart), age 68,
died on December 15, 2017. She was an Ad-
ministrative Assistant who resided in Ocean
Pines, Maryland. Wife of Arie Klapholz;
mother of Benjamin Klapholz and Alisha (Dr.

Joshua Furman) Klapholz; sister of Judi
(Robert) Sims and David Josephart; and
grandmother of Tovah and Liora. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to the Na-
tional Kidney Foundation, 1500 Walnut St.,
Ste. 301, Phila., PA 19102 or to Temple Bat
Yam, 11036 Worcester Highway, Berlin, MD
21811. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS KOWIT
Joseph Kowit On December 10, 2017, of
Boynton Beach, FL. Beloved husband of Ruth
(nee Klein) Kowit. Loving father of Carol
Rosenberg (Martin), Scott Kowit (Debby),
Leslie Kirshner Morris (Glen) and David
Kirshner (Betsy Frauenthal), brother of the
late Sidney Kowit and devoted grandfather of
Marc (Angela), Paul, Benjamin, Jennifer,
Caleb and Talia and great-grandfather of Sid-
ney and Arden. Relatives and friends were in-
vited to Services, Friday 12:30 PM, Joseph
Levine & Sons Memorial Chapel, 4737 Street
Road, Trevose, PA. Interment Har Nebo
Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may
be made to Trust Bridge Hospice, 5300 East
Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33407,
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LASKIN KRAFCHICK
Bonnie Krafchick, age 76, passed away
peacefully at home surrounded by her family
in the early hours of Sunday, December 3,
2017, in West Chester, PA. Bonnie is sur-
vived by her husband of 54 years Jack
Krafchick; and their children Dr. Jen
Krafchick (David Anderson) of Fort Collins,
CO; Dr. Michael Krafchick (Nicole) of Glen
Mills, PA; and Lieutenant Colonel Ned
Krafchick (Julia) stationed at Fort Belvoir, VA;
seven granddaughters: Cleo and Mia Ander-
son; Taylor, Lindsay, and Jordyn Krafchick;
Hannah and Arielle Krafchick, and Bonnie’s
sister Harriet Sue Zackroff (Rick), and many
nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was pre-
ceded in death by her parents Hannah and
Phillip Damsker of Wynnewood, PA. Bonnie
was born on January 9, 1941 in Philadelphia,
PA. She graduated from Lower Merion High
School in 1959 and Drexel University in 1963
with a degree in Retail Management. Bonnie
met her husband Jack while driving a con-
vertible on Haverford Avenue in 1957, and
had been together ever since. They lived in
Philadelphia, Boston, and Detroit, before set-
tling in Westtown in 1970 to raise their fam-
ily. They enjoyed traveling internationally (in-
cluding bringing their young family to Eng-
land for a year), visiting dude ranches, and
fulfilled a lifelong dream of having a beach
house on Long Beach Island, NJ for the past
17 years. Bonnie loved hosting her family and
friends at her beach house. Bonnie was a
dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother.

She was the glue that held her whole family
together and was fiercely loyal and proud of
her family. Bonnie was also an incredible
friend who was always willing to lend an ear
and give honest advice. She was a passion-
ate animal lover who always had dogs, fish,
and a few cats over the years. She loved to
cook and host gatherings at her home. She
enjoyed shopping, crafting, and giving gifts
to those she loved. True to her spirit of help-
ing others, Bonnie volunteered with many
local organizations including the House of
Sparrow, Tri-State Bird Rescue, Independ-
ence Dogs, ORT, and Penn Wood Element-
ary PTA. Bonnie will be missed greatly by
those who loved her. Relatives and friends
were invited to her Graveside Service at
10:30am on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at
Haym Salomon Memorial Park, 200 Moores
Rd. Frazer, PA 19355. In lieu of flowers, gifts
can be made to Smile Train, PO Box 96231,
Washington, D.C. 20090-6231 or organiza-
tions that help animals.

DELLAVECCHIA, REILLY, SMITH & BOYD
FUNERAL HOME, Inc.

LAPP Saul Lapp, age 90, of Warminster, PA, died
on December 10, 2017. Beloved husband of
the late Ellin (Glickman) Lapp; devoted father
of Beth Lapp (John Gennetti) and Lisa Lapp
(Angus Compson); dear brother of Shirley
Kurtzberg; and loving grandfather of David
LaRoss (Donna) and Paige LaRoss. A me-
morial service was held at The Chapel at
Ann’s Choice, 30000 Ann’s Choice Way,
Warminster, PA 18974 on Friday, December
15. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to Ann’s
Choice Benevolent Care Fund, 20000 Ann’s
Choice Way, Warminster, PA 18974 would be
appreciated. VARCOE-THOMAS FUNERAL HOME
of DOYLESTOWN, INC.

www.JewishExponent.com Lynn Laskin (nee Bailer) November 27, 2017,
of Blue Bell, PA; wife of the late Harold;
mother of Mark Jeffrey Laskin (Olga); grand-
mother of Justin and Charlotte; great-grand-
mother of Jacob; aunt of Susan, Amy, Robert
Laskin and Andy Cohen. Services were
private. Contributions in her memory may be
made to the Conway Area Humane Society.

www.conwayshelter.org JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
LEVICK Barbara Ann Levick (nee Luntz) December
12, 2017; of Bryn Mawr, PA; wife of the late
Harold; mother of Janet Levick, Sandy Levick
(John Sullivan), Cindy Levick and Mandy
Steier (Alan Levine); grandmother of Lisa,
Shani, Jackie, Ben, Sarah, Zoe and Arielle;
also survived by 4 great-grandchildren. Rel-
atives and friends were invited to graveside
services Thursday, 11:00AM, Roosevelt Me-
morial Park, Trevose, PA. Contributions in
her memory may be made to The Ben Levick
Sullivan Fund C/O The Greater New Orleans
Foundation, 1055 Saint Charles Ave., New
Orleans, LA 70130.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
LEVY Dr. William J. Levy Dec. 5, 2017. Husband of
Beverly (nee Yager), of Phila., father of Alice
(Motty Seal) Levy, Howard (Susan) Levy and
Edward Levy, brother of Stanley (the late
Martha) Levy and the late Sylvia (Martin) Vig-
derman, grandfather of Jennifer Levy (Adam
Yoffie), Valerie and Michele Levy and Ben
Seal. Relatives and friends were invited to
graveside services Wednesday 12 Noon
Roosevelt Memorial Park, Old Lincoln Hwy.,
Trevose. Contributions in his memory may
be made to Magen David Adom, Philabund-
ance or a charity of the donor's choice.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
LITT Harold Litt, on Dec. 4, 2017. Husband of Bar-
bara (nee Fishelman), father of Andrea (Bill)
Ries and Jeff (Debra) Litt, brother of Rona
Gulka; also survived by 5 grandchildren and 2
great grandchildren. Relatives and friends
were invited to services December 8 at
Temple Sholom in Broomall. Contributions in
his memory may be made to Temple Sholom
in Broomall, The American Heart Association
or The American Cancer Society.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
MANSTEIN Dr. George Manstein - The Shaare Zedek
Medical Center in Jerusalem Family mourns
the loss of a longtime and esteemed friend
and patron. Dr. Manstein’s outstretched hand
of kindness, together with his cherished, late
wife, Marial, z”l, helped heal countless thou-
sands of patients, both adults and children.

We will always be grateful for the Mansteins
exemplary support demonstrated by their
status as Benefactors of the Medical Center,
their dedicated service on the International
Board of Governors, their naming of The
Marial & George Manstein Department of
Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery and Mi-
crosurgical Unit, and their generous support
of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the
Wilf Woman and Infant Center on “Charlie’s
Floor.” Heartfelt condolences to children Dr.

Rick (Shoshana), Dr. Carl (Marla), Tziporah
(Avraham) Glick, Robert, and Dr. Joanne (Dr.

Shlomo) Levin; grandchildren and the entire
family. May they all be comforted amongst
the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

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