F ebruary , 2020 D eath N otices
BARAN DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
BARAN BRODY
COHEN FELDERSTEIN
Morris Paul Baran, Esq. on January 26,
2020. Husband of Elaine (nee Winicoff), fath-
er of William (Cynthia, Esq.) Baran, Esq.,
brother of Ida Jackowski, grandfather of
Jackson and Brandon. Mr. Baran practiced
law for over 60 years. Graduate of Penn
Wharton School and Temple University Law
School. Contributions in his memory may be
made to your favorite charity.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS BENDIT
Vicki Bendit (nee Douglass), age 75, died on
February 6, 2020. Proudly served for over 25
years as the president of the class of '65 at
The University of Pennsylvania. Wife of the
late Sheldon M. Bendit. Stepmother of
Richard (Heather) Bendit and Hal (Judy)
Bendit. Grandmother of David Bendit, Steven
Bendit, Dylan Bendit and Morgan Bendit. In
lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory
may be made to the American Association for
Cancer Research, 615 Chestnut St., Suite 17,
Phila., PA 19106, www.aacr.org or the Uni-
versity of Pennsylvania, https://powerof-
penn.upenn.edu/annual-giving. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS BRODY, LUCILLE: On Monday, January 20,
2020. Beloved wife of Edmund A. Brody; be-
loved mother of Scott M. Brody and Lee H.

(Melissa) Brody; sister of the late Dr. Steph-
en Levin; grandmother of Benjamin S. and
Joshua A. Brody; aunt of Dr. Michael
(Stephanie) Levin, Debra Gelman, Jan (Julia)
Brody, Jill (Richard) Marquand and Dean
(Debra) Brody. Services and Interment were
held at Beth Shalom Cemetery, Pittsburgh,
PA on Sunday, January 26, 2020. The family
requests donations in Lucille's name be
made to the Pennsbury Education Founda-
tion, c/o Pennsbury School District, 134
Yardley Avenue, P.O. Box 338, Fallsington,
PA 19058. Arrangements entrusted to Ral-
ph Schugar Chapel, Inc., family owned and
operated. www.schugar.com
RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL INC.

BUCHOFF Ruth Buchoff (nee Papiermeister), age 91,
died on February 19, 2020. Beloved wife of
Dr. Leonard Buchoff, loving mother of
Howard (Rita) Buchoff, Gerald (Geri) Buchoff
and Jeffrey Buchoff. Adored grandmother of
Michael, Melissa (Tom), Adam (Talia), Daniel
(Naomi), Isaac, Kyle (Melanie), Joseph. Cher-
ished great-grand-mother of Azariah, Ziva,
Ben, and Brooke. Contributions in her
memory may be made to Old York Road
Temple Beth Am, 971 Old York Road, Abing-
ton, PA 19001.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS BURSTEIN
BIENSTOCK Estelle Bienstock was born in 1929 in West
Philadelphia and died peacefully at her home
in Margate, NJ on February 3, 2020. She was
the daughter of William and Sarah Green-
wald and the younger sister of Morton Green-
wald, MD, of blessed memory. After graduat-
ing from University of Pennsylvania on a full
academic scholarship, she met the love of
her life, Joseph Bienstock, in Atlantic City and
they wed in 1962. Estelle and Joe were teach-
ers at Atlantic City High School. They en-
joyed a few years of retirement together until
Joe’s death in 1997. Though they never had
children of their own, they were beloved
mentors to their nieces and nephews: Sarah
(Greenwald) Brennan, Lisa (Agre) Brown,
David and Miriam Greenwald, Shelly and
Steven Klinger, Irene (Greenwald) Plotzker
and Rachel (Agre) Rohrer, who survive her;
and to her students. Estelle could not enter
any business or office in the area without be-
ing greeted by former ACHS students who re-
galed her with stories and memories. Estelle
was able to spend her final years in her home
because of the dedication of Terri Costello,
her caretaker who became family. Estelle was
a devoted member of Shirat Hayam and The
Avoda Club. The family asks that contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to the
Avoda Club, P.O. Box 3120, Margate, NJ,
08402 to fund college awards for local schol-
ars. ROTH-GOLDSTEINS' MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Hyman Burstein on January 24, 2020. Be-
loved husband of Ruth (nee Pravdo); Loving
father of Michelle (Ofer) Shlomo; Devoted
grandfather of Tuval (Meghan), Edon (Kate)
and Stefanie; Adoring great-grandfather of
Avram and Ellis. Contributions in his memory
may be made to a charity of the donor's
choice. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS CARDONICK
Pearl Cardonick (nee Levin), 99 years old,
died on Feb. 12, 2020. Wife of the late Jack
Cardonick. Beloved mother of Barry Car-
donick and Harriet Cooper. Grandmother of
Andrew (Lisa) Cardonick, Julie (Dan) Rosen,
Jason (Michelle) Cardonick, Adam (Ilene)
Cooper, Dan (Kristi) Cooper and Amanda
(Jason) Schwartz. Also survived by 14 great
grand-children. Contributions in her memory
may be made to CHOP, Neonatal Unit, P.O.

Box 781352, Phila., PA 19178.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS CHAIT
Marlene Chait (nee Langnas), age 73, died on
February 16, 2020. Mother of Marcus Craven;
Sister of Jan Barnett (Charles Rosenlum) and
Ron Langnas; Aunt of Rick Langnas
(Stephanie Fond-Langnas); also survived by
her faithful dog Gehlken. Contributions in her
memory may be made to Canine Compan-
ions for Independence, PO Box 446, Santa
Rosa, CA 95402 or www.cci.org.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS Allan Cohen, Feb. 3, 2020 of Deerfield Beach,
FL and Yardley, PA. Husband of Corrine (nee
London). Father of Caren Cohen (Dan Nass-
er), Glenn Cohen (Barbara) and Robert Co-
hen (Amy). Grandfather of Alex, Blake, Cady,
Dara, Jay and Sloane. Contributions in his
memory may be made to The Girard College
Foundation. www.levinefuneral.com
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
COHEN Allan Cohen, Feb. 3, 2020, of Deerfield Beach,
FL and Yardley, PA. Husband of Corrine (nee
London). Father of Caren Cohen (Dan Nass-
er), Glenn Cohen (Barbara) and Robert Co-
hen (Amy). Grand-father of Alex, Blake, Cady,
Dara, Jay and Sloane. Contributions in his
memory may be made to The Girard College
Foundation. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
COHEN Allan Cohen, Feb. 3, 2020, of Deerfield Beach,
FL and Yardley, PA. Husband of Corrine (nee
London). Father of Caren Cohen (Dan Nass-
er), Glenn Cohen (Barbara) and Robert Co-
hen (Amy). Grand-father of Alex, Blake, Cady,
Dara, Jay and Sloane. Contributions in his
memory may be made to The Girard College
Foundation. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
COHEN Shirley Cohen (Nemeroff), age 90 yrs., died
on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Shirley
was the wife of Harry (z"l) and mother of
Francine (Jerry) Bernstein and Mona (Lance)
Kolsky. She was grandmother to Joshua
(Faryl) Bernstein, Rachael (Ira) Smukler and
Rielle (Andrew Cochran) Kolsky. She was
great-grandmother to Noah and Talia Bern-
stein and Grayson Smukler. Contributions in
her memory may be made to American Can-
cer Society.

COOPER William Cooper. On January 23, 2020, of
King of Prussia, PA. beloved husband of
Irene (nee Shapiro) Doniger, father of the late
Harold Scott Cooper and brother of Nancy
Warner. Services were held Sunday, January
26, 2020 at Joseph Levine & Sons Memorial
Chapel - West, 2811 West Chester Pike,
Broomall, PA. Interment took place at Tiferet
Bet Israel Cemetery. Contributions in his
memory may be made to Feeding America
(feedingamerica.org). www.levinefuneral.com
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
DUNOFF Abraham P. Dunoff, January 17, 2020 of La-
fayetter Hill, PA. Father of Keith Dunoof
(Stacy), Beth Dunoff (Alana). Grandfather of
Nicole Dunoff, Samantha Dunoff, Danielle
Dunoff, Rachel Goldenberg, Adam Golden-
berg, Dalya Dunoff and Sophia Dunoff. Uncle
of Ira Dunoff (Melissa) and Josh Dunoff
(Lauren). Contributions can be made to the
American Cancer Society www.cancer.org or
the Shriners Hospital for Children
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ELLENBAUM Ruth Ellenbaum (nee Liss) died on February
9, 2020. She owned a drying cleaning busi-
ness or
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Ruth Felderstein (nee Glassman), on January
22, 2020. Wife of the late Jerome; mother of
Lynn (Michael) Sher and Arthur (Tracy) Feld-
erstein; grandmother of Alex and Emily Feld-
erstein, Sarah and David Sher. Contributions
in her memory may be made to MS Society,
30 S. 17th St., #800, Phila. PA 19103.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
FISCHER Polly Fischer, arts lover, writer, public radio
programmer, and raconteuse, died peace-
fully in Philadelphia on February 2, 2020, age
95. Adoring wife of 69 years of Martin Fisc-
her. Also survived by son Edward "Skip" Fisc-
her (Dawn Pratson), daughter Jane Broder-
son (William Fletcher), five grandsons, one
great-granddaughter, and brother Jerry Al-
bert (Bobbie). Polly and Martin lived in Phil-
adelphia; Key Biscayne, Fla.; and Long Beach
Island, NJ. Contributions in Polly's memory
may be made to the Jewish Federation of
Philadelphia or the donor's choice. www.lev-
inefuneral.com JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
FOX Eleanor C. Fox (nee Citron) Beloved wife of
the late Jack Fox; loving mother of Michael
(Marilyn Chow) Fox, Estelle Fox, Susan (Mar-
tin) Schear; adored grandmother of Jenny
(Jared), Todd, Jordan, Evalyn, Jacob, and
Sarah; adored great grandmother of Char-
lotte, Liv, Ryder, Ari, and Liev. Contributions
in her memory may be made to a charity of
the donors choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS FRANKEN
Richard S. Franken died peacefully on Janu-
ary 23, 2020, after living and struggling for
3+ decades with FTD (Frontotemporal De-
mentia). He was 91years old. Richard was
born in Pittsburgh and graduated from
Shadyside Academy. He went on to the
Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania
and graduated in 1950. He was an active
member of Phi Epsilon Pi fraternity while in
school and also as an alumnus. After gradu-
ating college Richard applied for and re-
ceived a direct commission and served as an
officer in the Air Force for 2 years. After his
tour of duty was finished he moved his fam-
ily to Philadelphia and then Allentown while
he worked at Caloric Corporation first in ad-
ministration, then in sales. In 1966 the fam-
ily moved to Cinnaminson, NJ and in 1970
after learning about new developments in the
Fire Alarm Industry and the introduction of
Smoke Detectors he decided to start his own
business. The business expanded from resid-
ential to commercial fire alarm systems for
hi-rise buildings. His company received an
award as the top Fire Detection Company in
the State of NJ. It was sold in 1989 and he
retired. Richard was the beloved husband of
68 years of Judy Klein Franken; loving father
of Marc (Theresa) Franken and Jo Ellen
“Josie” (Perry) Reiter; devoted “Poppy” to
Patrice (Avi) Robbins, Brittany (Brett) So-
lomon, Evie Reiter, Olivia Franken and Amelia
Franken; proud great-grandfather of Emma,
Max and Ally Robbins. Richard was brother
to Susan Shapera of Pittsburgh, PA and Sara-
sota, FL. Burial was at Adath Jeshurun
Cemetery, Phila., PA. Contributions can be
made to Penn Frontotemporal Degeneration
Research, 3 West Gates Bld., 3400 Spruce
Street, Phila., PA 19104 or Lions Gate, 1100
Laurel Oak Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043 or a
charity of the donor’s choice.

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FRANKS Adele G. Franks (nee Gave) on February 17,
2020. Devoted wife of Saul “Sonny”. Loving
mother of Gail Franks, Stuart (Toby) Franks
and Jacki (Richard) Heacox. Cherished
grandmother of Jason Franks, Torey (Sara)
Franks, Colby (Kay) Pellegrini, Shane Heacox,
Blaise Heacox and Remi Heacox. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to K911
Lost Dog Search, Inc, Team Ruby, PO Box
1242, Quakertown, Pa. 18951 or the Parkin-
son's Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite
1509, New York, NY 10018.

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