PULWER
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PULWER RABINOWITZ
Ruth H. Pulwer, died peacefully at home on
11/16/20, following a long illness. She was
the beloved wife of the late Murray G. Pul-
wer, for 51 years. Daughter of Anna and Is-
rael Hersh. Sister of the late Bernard Hersh
(Mildred). Ruth is survived by her three chil-
dren, Ellen (known as Cookie) Brenner
(Gabe); Mitchell (Miki); and Sarah Myer
(Bainish). Ruth was the proud Mommom of
her 11 adored grandchildren, Jennifer Shute
(Gary) , Matthew Brenner(Liz), Lauren Pul-
wer (Pete), Bob Pulwer, Kess Myer (Meg),
Fraida Solomon (Yossi), Yehuda Myer
(Mimi), Chaya Snyder (Asher), Nechama Her-
sh (Isaac), Devo Krief (Meni), Kraina Myer
(fiancé Daniel). She also adored her 18
great-grandchildren: Hannah, Ethan, Jake,
Maya, Nina, Mendel, Benny, Miri, Moshe, Avi,
Mendy, Shimmy, Goldie, Bella, Jack, Esther,
Serena, and Ella. Beloved aunt to nieces and
nephews. Ruth was immensely proud of
everyone in her family, and devoted to each
of them. Nothing pleased her more than a
boisterous family gathering! Ruth graduated
from West Philadelphia High School at the
age of 16. Her childhood friends, Rae, Ruth-
ie and Gert, maintained their close friendship
for almost 90 years. She maintained many
other friendships from her youth and de-
veloped many friends in many walks of life
throughout the years. For the last 30 years of
her life, she had a passion for swim exercise
and the group of friends she formed were
very dear to her heart. In the early 1980’s,
Ruth opened her own business, Penn Valley
Travel, at a time that many were thinking
about retirement. Travel combined her love
for adventure, her passion for the beauty of
nature, and her curiosity about the world.

Being in the travel business allowed her to
see most of the world, which delighted her.

She was the oldest on her African safari,
when she was in her 80’s, and all marveled at
her strength, enthusiasm, and tenacity. She
did not miss a thing! Ruth was also active in
many organizations, such as Hadassah, Na-
tional Womens League, Sisterhoods in sever-
al synagogues, and volunteered up until one
year ago at the JCFS Food Pantry. Her calen-
dar was filled with meaningful and charitable
activities. She was an accomplished bala-
busta, superb cook, baker, seamstress—and
just about anything she set her heart to. Al-
ways an animal lover, she adopted older
needy rescue pets in her later years, shower-
ing them with love and much needed atten-
tion, as they shared their journey together.

Ruth was a devoted friend. Her warmth,
genuine caring, ability to listen, and wisdom
made her a cherished and loved friend. She
was fun and energetic and always made time
for those she loved. Ruth was an extraordin-
ary woman who wanted to make a difference
in this world, and she certainly did so. Funer-
al and shiva were private due to COVID.

Donations in Ruth’s memory may be made to
the no-kill animal rescue charity of your
choice. Condolences and more at Berschler-
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RABELOW Sandra Y. Rabelow (nee Weiser), on Dec. 11,
2020, wife of Arthur Rabelow, mother of
Ross (Madelaine) Rabelow, Jeffrey (Susan)
Rabelow and Nicole (Dr. Jeffry) Gerber,
grandmother of Samantha (Arthur) Vinitsky,
Justin (Sarah) Gerber, Andrew Rabelow,
Courtney Gerber, Amanda Gerber, Daniel Ra-
below and Dakota Rabelow. Services and In-
terment were private. Contributions in her
memory may be made to a charity of the
donor's choice.

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Philip Rabinowitz on November 19, 2020. Be-
loved husband of the late Adrienne (nee
Goldstein). Devoted father of Barbara
Markowitz (Michael) and Joy Dee Doneson
(Charles). Loving grandfather of Michael
Doneson, Robyn Lawler (Cody), Stephen
Doneson (Dani), Melissa Maten (Mike), and
Lori Doneson (Jared Jaffe). Dear great grand-
father of Tiba, Ellis, and Amelia. Contribu-
tions in his memory may be made to a char-
ity of the donor’s choice.

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Edward Ray, December 14, 2020 of Ghent,
Belgium, 88. Beloved husband of Lonnetta
(nee Gumbs); loving father of Jude Ray (Paul
Trapido), Dr. Dena Ray, Dr. David Ray (Mar-
garet Carver), Jean Ray, Walter Dunston and
Philip Dunston (Yolanda Lyght); adoring
grandfather of Allison and Cori Gold, Zazie
Ray-Trapido, Julian Ray, Isabella and Sophie
Speckbacher-Ray, and Tori and Tyler Dun-
ston; cherished uncle, and devoted brother-
in-law. Edward was beloved and respected by
all. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his
memory may be made to Mishkan Shalom, a
synagogue through which acts of caring and
repair seeks to transform our world to reflect
values of justice and compassion
(https://mishkan.org/donations) or the
Southern Poverty Law Center, a catalyst for
racial justice and protecting human rights
(https://donate.splcenter.org). JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com RENDELMAN
Marcia (Polatnick/Schwartz) Rendelman, on
October 12, 2020, otherwise known as
“Tante” passed away unexpectedly. She was
born and raised in Philadelphia and moved to
Del Ray Beach Florida 18 years ago. She was
loved by many friends and family. She will be
dearly missed.

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ROSENBERG ROBBINS
Robert S. Robbins, Esq., passed at the age of
89 on December 10, 2020 as a result of arm
wrestling with a grizzly bear, or maybe it was
from complications of Parkinsonism. Either
way his dry sense of humor persisted to the
end. Robert was born in Philadelphia on
November 30, 1931 and raised in the Straw-
berry Mansion section of town. He attended
Central High School and Temple University
before a stint in the U.S Army stationed in
Europe. After a brief educational course in
London he returned to Temple University
earning a law degree (J.D.) Thus, he began a
half century of legal criminal practice initially
with his brother Willie and later in solo prac-
tice. His fulltime law practice was delayed by
the entrepreneurial success of a variety store,
Marketown, around 12th and Market Sts. and
then moved to 52nd and Market Sts. with his
brother Melvin. Under eminent domain
SEPTA took over the store's location which
transitioned Robby to fulltime law practice.

His athletic nature introduced him to one of
his life's passion - handball. He was found 8
days a week playing handball at the Broad-
wood later known as the Philadelphia Athlet-
ic Club. Despite his modest beginnings as the
youngest of 8 children to Russian immigrant
parents he was a self-made man. He valued
culture and intellect being an avid classical
music and opera fan as well as a daily Cross-
word puzzler. He was a man of the people
who was happiest in front of a buffet. Fortu-
nately, his athletic activities balanced his love
of food allowing him to live a long life to
share with his family and many dogs. A few
months ago, he celebrated his 58th wedding
anniversary with the love of his life Saundra
Goldstein of Jeweler's Row. He is survived by
his wife Saundra (nee Goldstein); his chil-
dren Brad (Shelley) Robbins, Marlie (Kevin
Gillen) Robbins and Shira (Peter Durdaller)
Robbins; his loving grandchildren Johana,
Lily and Arielle; and grand dogs Finch, Otis,
Izzy, Bean and Lailah. He was preceded by
parents Rubin and Esther Rabinowitz; sib-
lings Sarah, Sam, Willie, Label, Herman,
Sylvia, Melvin and grand dogs Spike, Purl,
Boomer, Brittany, Jessie, Tova, Mazel,
Chelsea, Tucker, Paco, Max, Schmendrick,
Dobby and Rocki. Contributions in his
memory may be made to: SPCA, www.mont-
gomerycountyspca.org, Philadelphia Opera
Company, www.operaphilly.org, Adath Je-
shurun Synagogue, www.adathjeshurun.info
Mervyn Sluizer Jr. Scholarship Fund (for
Eagle Scouts established by son Brad Rob-
bins), www.philafound.org/give-now
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com Barbara Carol Rosenberg (nee Straus), age
67, passed away on December 1, 2020 after a
brief but brave battle with ALS. Barbara is
survived by Steven, her devoted husband of
46 years, as well as her beloved children
Todd (and wife Stephanie) Rosenberg, Jodie
(and husband Dan) Taraborrelli. She was a
blessed Bubbe to Abigail and Asher Rosen-
berg, Max and Lila Taraborrelli and loving
sister to Sheryl Kuperstein. A two-time sur-
vivor of breast cancer, she lived life to the
fullest. Whether trips to NYC with her can-
cer group, summer days at Belmar, NJ, or in
more recent years snow-birding in Delray
Beach, FL, she embraced travel with Steve
and friends and always looked forward to
their next adventures. Quick to smile and al-
ways enjoying a laugh, she cherished time
with her fiends and was a constant presence
at her weekly games of Mah-Jong and Ca-
nasta. A case manager at Jewish Family &
Children Services and volunteer for the Wo-
men’s Cancer Research Association, Barbara
cared deeply for her clients and the com-
munity she served. A tirelessly devoted wife,
mother, grandmother, and friend, her family
and friends were at the heart of her life well
lived. Donations in Barbara’s memory can be
made to Women’s Cancer Research Associ-
ation (c/o Paula Goldstein 1322 Orcap Way,
Southampton, PA 18966) or Jewish Family &
Children Services (jfcsphilly.org). Due to
COVID a private ceremony is planned.

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Rose Sandler, on November 23rd, 2020. Our
beloved daughter Rose, age 39, fell victim to
the agony of Depression. She is survived by
her parents, Jay and Lisa Sandler, her sister
Jenny, her aunts, uncles and cousins, and
her beloved feline companion, Beedie. Rose
was a world traveler, an experienced eques-
trian, fisherwoman, ocean Scuba diver, and
much more. She graduated from Penn State
with a degree in Special Engineering, and
went to work at Sikorsky Aircraft Corpora-
tion in Stratford, CT. She developed a partic-
ular interest in Material Science and worked
with composite materials for the aerospace
industry. Rose was exuberant, adventurous,
fearless, and was open to learning about any-
thing and everything. Among many adven-
tures, she completed the Mongol Derby and
rode camels in the Gobi Desert during the
Mongolian winter. She also learned about PA
wildflowers and mushrooms from her Mom.

Her Dad got her a Sailrite heavy duty sewing
machine and she enjoyed repairing torn
horse blankets. When Rose wasn’t traveling,
she paddled with the Hanohano Outrigger Ca-
noe Club and her beloved Paddle Sisters.

With that experience, she was then able to
join her Aunt Meryl on the annual Pink Pad-
dlers’ cancer survivors Voyage to Lanai. At a
moment’s notice, her Aunt Abby in L.A.

would swoop in like a Guardian Angel and
stay with Rose for a week or more, helping
her and taking care of anything that needed
to be done. She was repeatedly dragged
down by her illness, but always came out of
it. She finally lost her brutal battle with De-
pression. We all lost our Rose despite all the
therapies and medical professionals, and our
continued attention to her needs and prob-
lems. For the past several years, Rose had
been living in Poway, San Diego County,
working for General Atomics; in July, she re-
located to Pipersville to live with her parents.

Because of Covid, her burial was private. She
was laid to rest at Green Meadows in Foun-
tain Hill, PA, a natural cemetery that will
bloom with native wildflowers in the Spring.

She has left her family, friends, and many
others she adventured with throughout the
world, bereaved and heartbroken. Rose loved
volunteering with Traveling Stories, a non-
profit organization dedicated to improving the
reading skills of low-income kids. Donations
in Rose’s memory may be made to traveling-
stories.com, or to your local food pantry.

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