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F EBRUARY , 2020 D EATH N OTICES
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GOLDSTEIN GERBER
GEISENBERGER Rosalind Printz Geisenberger, a 62-year res-
ident of Lancaster County and much-loved
Mom, Mema, and Grandma passed away on
Friday, February 7, 2020 after a short illness.

She was born in Philadelphia in 1934 to the
late Eleanor Meyers Printz and Jerome Nath-
an Printz. Ros married Jacques H. Geisenber-
ger, Jr. in 1956. She is survived by four
children -- Steven (Christine Sable), Robert
(Karen Kosterlitz), Lynn Barbell (Alan),
Richard (Marci Muskin) and eight grandchil-
dren -- Wesley, Nicole, Justin, Eli, Robyn, El-
liot, Harry and Dana. She is also survived by
her brother Bill Printz (Bernice) and sister-in-
law Libby (wife of her late brother Jerry
Printz), as well as several cousins, nieces,
and nephews. She grew up in the Oak Lane
section of Philadelphia, was confirmed at
Congregation Keneseth Israel and graduated
from Olney High. She nurtured lifelong
friendships with schoolmates, camp friends,
co-workers and neighbors throughout her 85
years -- often travelling to Philadelphia for
long luncheons and chats. Ros earned two
Associates Degrees – one in Business from
Temple University and another in Accounting
from Franklin & Marshall College. Her first
job was in Philadelphia at the Fleer Corpora-
tion with the best job ever – taste testing
Dubble Bubble gum. Ros applied her ac-
counting skills in numerous jobs and volun-
teer activities. She worked for the Manheim
Auto Auction, KD Tools, Permutit/Zurn Indus-
tries, and Hamilton (Swatch) Watch over a
25-year career. She was an active member of
Congregation Shaarai Shomayim where she
served as its longtime Treasurer, as a Presid-
ent of Sisterhood, and was twice named the
Congregation’s “Woman of the Year”. In re-
tirement, she graduated from Leadership
Lancaster’s Senior Leadership Program and
volunteered for many years at Lancaster Gen-
eral Hospital’s business office. She enjoyed
the many friends she made through Silver-
Sneakers at the Universal Athletic Club. Noth-
ing meant more to Ros than family and she
took great pride in the accomplishments of
her children and grandchildren. She looked
forward to regular visits, holidays and spe-
cial events and no gathering was complete
without a great meal. Ros prepared an out-
standing brisket and prime rib with roasted
potatoes. Many a relative looked forward to a
tray of a lebkuchen each December and the
best creamed chipped beef on rye imagin-
able. Memorial contributions may be made to
Congregation Shaarai Shomayim, 75 East
James St., Lancaster, Pa. 17602 or a charity
of your choice. Please visit the Rosalind Geis-
enberger's Memorial Page at www.The
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On Saturday, January 18, 2020, Alan (Al)
Paul Gerber passed away unexpectedly at the
age of 67. Al was the devoted husband of
Elizabeth Rose Gerber (nee Feldherr) and the
loving father of Michelle Gerber Hendler and
Rachel Gerber Kule as well as caring father-
in-law to David Hendler and Matthew Kule. Al
had many roles in the family, including but
not limited to, being the son of Beatrice
(Finkle) Strome, Sidney Strome and Samuel
Gerber, the grandfather of Charlotte Hendler,
brother of Marsha Gerber, Diane Slater,
Stephen Strome, Sandra Spaneas and the
late Scott Strome, brother in-law to Louise
Frebowitz, Kenny Frebowitz and Paul Slater,
Uncle to Matthew Slater, Elyssa Levy, Alex
Frebowitz, David Frebowitz, and Stuart
Strome. His family relied on him for optim-
ism, laughter, advice on every single aspect
of life, fun times and even political banter. Al
was a man of action, integrity, self-respect,
humility and appreciation for others. He had a
larger than life personality and his love of
people, learning and life in general was in-
spiring. Everyone who knew Al would de-
scribe him as kind, humble, optimistic, de-
termined, hilarious, and selfless, among
many other positive attributes. In his free
time, Al focused on spending time with his
family and friends by sharing stories, attend-
ing and/or watching Red Sox and Patriots
games, playing a friendly round of golf,
watching movies, consuming the news, tak-
ing a walk, relaxing on the beach, or going to
breakfast or lunch. Al was born in Lynn, Mas-
sachusetts and raised in Marblehead and
Swampscott. He graduated Swampscott
High, class of 1969, and then went on to earn
his Bachelor in Science in Business Adminis-
tration from Northeastern University and
Masters of Business Administration from
Suffolk University. In 1988, he got a promo-
tion at CIT Group and moved his family to
Fort Washington, PA, where they have lived
since then. With decades of experience in the
commercial lending market, Al spent 35
years as a sales executive at CIT Group,
where he earned numerous awards. Most re-
cently, Al served as VP, National Sales at Vis-
ion Financial Group where he informally
served as the team’s mentor. For the past
three years, he also proudly served as the
Chief Financial Officer and strategic advisor
of PURSUIT PR, his daughter Rachel’s com-
pany, and they both cherished the precious
opportunity to work together. Al had a real
zest for life. He felt that “life is good”, “meant
to be enjoyed” and that it was critical to “turn
lemons into lemonade” and “stay positive”.

His family is doing their best to live their
fullest lives in his honor and to continue his
meaningful legacy. Al is already missed so
much by everyone who loves him. He was a
true mensch, mentor, leader, friend and the
epitome of a family man. The funeral took
place on Thursday, January 23 rd at 1 p.m. ET
at Goldstein’s Rosenberg’s Raphael Sacks
Suburban North in Southampton, PA. Contri-
butions in his memory may be made to
Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org/delval,
or a charity of the donor's choice.

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Shirley R. Goldstein (nee Grossman) on Feb-
ruary 24, 2020, age 98. Beloved wife of Ar-
thur Goldstein. Dear mother of Dr. Irwin
(Mary) Goldstein. Grand-mother of Jason
Goldstein and Jessica Goldstein. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to Ha-
dassah, 1518 Walnut St., Suite 402, Phila.,
PA 19102 or American Cancer Society , 1818
Market St., Suite 2820, Phila., PA 19103.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL SACKS
GORBERG Sander Robert Gorberg, 86, of Wynnewood,
PA, died Friday, January 31, 2020. Sander
received his undergraduate degree from
Temple University and Juris Doctorate de-
gree from Penn Law School. He served in the
U.S. Army after law school and then went in-
to private practice, at his firm, Gorberg &
Zuber, as a personal injury attorney. He was
an avid reader and history buff, loved the arts
and theater, and a wonderful husband, father,
grandfather, brother and uncle. He is prede-
ceased by his parents, Samuel and Ida, and
sister, Zelda Margolis (Dr. Bernard Margolis)
and survived by his wife of 58 years, Toby
(nee Green); children: David (Stacy), Ellen
(Robert Singer), Rhona Leeman (David Lee-
man), Susanne Gaber (the late Andrew
Gaber), and Janet Dickman (Gregg Dickman);
grandchildren: Brian, Emily, Leah, Sadie,
Rachel Leeman, Gabrielle Leeman, Jason
Leeman, Grace Gaber, Libby Gaber, Aaron
Dickman, and Robert Dickman. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Tikvah
Jewish Organization or the Parkinson’s
Foundation. Services were private.

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Phyllis Gosfield (nee Starobin) on February 4,
2020. Wife of the late Eugene; Mother of Re-
uben, Josh, Avery and Annie; Grandmother of
Leela, Toby, Jacob, Justin and Roxie; Great-
grandmother of Maybelle Flip and Beatrix
Eileen of Under the Blue Moon.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS GREENBERG
Barbara F. Greenberg (nee Mossman) on
February 4, 2020, age 85 years, of Ardmore,
PA. Beloved husband of 61 years to Freder-
ick Greenberg. Barbara was a well know
Artist/Sculptor and studied at the Main Line
Art Center. Graveside Services and Interment
are Private. (www.levinefuneral.com)
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HORN GROSS
Lorraine Gross (nee Koolpe) age 86, died on
February 4, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Ar-
thur. Devoted mother of Diane (Michael) Gut-
man, Julie Gross, and Victor (Carolyn) Gross.

Loving grandmother of Sara Demsky, Todd
(Tami Berry) Demsky, Anthony Gross, and
Jason Gross. Adoring great grandmother of
Maya Mozelle Demsky. Cherished sister of
Arthur (Ferne) Koolpe. Contributions in her
memory may be made to Kids Wish Network
or a charity of the donor’s choice.

GROSSMAN Mary Grossman, on February 4, 2020. The
former Mary Gordon, wife of the late Irwin;
mother of Robert (Anita) Grossman, Paul
Grossman, David Grossman (Judith Fox),
and Joan Grossman (Edward Kennedy); also
survived by 9 grandchildren and 2 great-
grandchildren. Contributions in her memory
may be made to U.S. Holocaust Memorial
Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl.SW,
Washington, DC 20024
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS HAISFIELD
Marian Haisfield, February 16, 2020, of
Cherry Hill, NJ. Mother of Audrey Oppen-
heim and the late Craig Haisfield. Grandmoth-
er of Rachael and Marc Oppenheim. Sister of
Elaine Morris and Carol Cohen. Platt Me-
morial Chapels Inc., Cherry Hill, NJ
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HOCKMAN Donald F. Hockman, DDS, on February 14,
2020 of King of Prussia, PA. Dr. Hockman
passed away peacefully in his home surroun-
ded by his loving wife of 58 years, Lois (nee
Altman), and his children. He was born in
West Oak Lane to supportive parents, Louis
and Rose, on May 22, 1933. After graduating
from the University of Pennsylvania School of
Dentistry in 1957, he served in the United
States Air Force and was honorably dis-
charged as a Captain in 1959. Thereafter, he
practiced dentistry in Norristown, PA for 53
years. In addition to his loving wife, he is sur-
vived by his son - Louis (Janet) Hockman,
his daughter - Lauren (Rocky) Becker, his ad-
ored grandchildren - Mariel, Rachel, Julia,
and Reid, and his sister - Joy Silverberg. His
older brother, Norman, predeceased him.

Services were held Monday, February 17 at
Congregration Beth Or. Contributions in his
memory may be made to The Jewish Federa-
tion of Philadelphia or the Abramson Center
at University of Pennsylvania.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
Harold Horn, age 91, died on January 31,
2020. He was a retired teacher who resided
in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. Beloved hus-
band of the late Bernice Ruth (nee Rosen);
loving father of Burton (Joan) Horn, Phyllis
(Earl) Epstein and Ivan (Lynn) Horn; and also
survived by 7 devoted grandchildren and 6
great-grandchildren. Contributions in his
memory may be made to Southern Poverty
Law Center, www.spicenter.org.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS JACOBY
Meta Joy Cohn Jacoby (nee Gellman), Janu-
ary 26, 2020 of Haverford, PA; beloved wife
of the late Gilbert Cohn and the late Kenneth
Jacoby; loving mother of Beth (Robert)
Stack, Jane (Stuart) Siegal, Paul (Marcy)
Cohn; cherished grandmother of Laura
(John), Julia, Gregory (Rikki), Harris, and
Matt; adoring great-grandmother of Mason
and Carter. Contributions in her memory may
be made to the Gratz College Holocaust Oral
History Archive Fund (gratz.edu/give-now) or
the USC Shoah Foundation (giveto.usc.edu).

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
KABACK Howard Ronald Kaback, on December 20,
2019, of Sherman Oaks, CA; Beloved hus-
band of Mollie “Teenchy” (nee Schreibman)
Kaback; loving father of Dr. Elizabeth Kaback,
George (Josheen) Kaback and the late Joshua
Kaback; cherished grandfather of Sara Lind-
say, Lena Marie and David Joseph; devoted
brother of Dr. Michael Kaback and the late
Sandra Kaback. Graveside Services were held
at Haym Salomon Memorial Park, Frazer,
PA. Contributions in his memory may be
made to the Dr. H. Ronald Kaback Fund for
Graduate Education, Research & Training at
the Miraglo Foundation. (www.miraglo-
foundation.org). JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
KARFUNKLE Jay M. Karfunkle, on Feb. 17, 2020. Devoted
husband of the late Donna (nee Corey). Lov-
ing father of Tracy Werner (Richard), Janet
Snellenburg-Kline (Steven), and Jeffrey Snel-
lenburg (Lori). Beloved grandfather of Emma,
Matthew, Samuel, Rebekah, Jacob, and
Laina. Memorial services were held on Wed-
nesday 2/19/20 at 3 PM at Reform Congrega-
tion Keneseth Israel, Elkins Park, PA. Contri-
butions in his memory may be made to
Alzheimer’s Association or the Philadelphia
Zoo. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS KERSTEIN
Hinda Kerstein (nee Cohen), age 86, died on
February 8, 2020. Beloved wife of the late
David Kerstein; loving mother of Evan
(Susan), Jeffrey (Cindy) and Gary (Maria);
dear sister of Maxine Smilowitz and the late
Beril Cohen and Bluma Segal; devoted grand-
mother of Lauren (Craig), Bryan, Kevin (Allis-
on), Samantha, Stephen and Jacob; and ad-
oring great-grandmother of Charlotte. Con-
tributions in her memory may be made to Ti-
feres B'nai Israel, 2478 Street Rd., Warring-
ton, PA 18976.

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