F ebruary 2021 D eath N otices
PASTON DEATH NOTICES
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PASTON Alan Paston, on January 22, 2021. Beloved
husband of Bryna (nee Nelson); Loving fath-
er of Michael (Carrie) Paston and Dina
(Brent) Bruun; Dear brother of Kenneth Pas-
ton; Devoted grandfather of Rachel (Evan),
Jake (Kristina), Kelsey (Andrew), Matt,
Amanda and Alexis; Adoring great-grandfath-
er of Olivia. Services and interment were
private. Contributions in his memory may be
made to Eldridge Street Synagogue, 12
Eldridge St., New York, NY 10002.

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PAVEL Sheldon “Shelly” S. Pavel on February 7,
2021. Beloved husband of Paula (nee Black-
man) Loving father of Shani (David) Bardach;
dear stepfather of Ariel (Afshana) Broido.

Also survived by 2 grandchildren. Services
and interment were private. Contributions in
his memory may be made to Jewish National
Fund, 78 Randall Ave., Rockville Centre, NY
11570 or Associated Alumni of Central High
School (AACHS), P.O. Box 26580, Phil-
adelphia, PA 19141.

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Lewis Jay Rachmell, 89, passed away on
February 6, 2021. Born and raised in Phil-
adelphia, PA to Rae (Baron) and Michael
Rachmell. He was always jolly, jumping and
running. He made people laugh and sing.

Growing up he watched his father working in
his pharmacy in Oxford Circle. He delivered
prescriptions on his bicycle and made ice
cream sodas at the fountain. He went to Ed-
munds Elementary, Woodrow Wilson Jr.

High and Olney High School where he still
kept in touch with schoolmates. He met his
sweetheart Ruth Belfer when they were both
Trojanaire ushers at school functions. They
married Oct. 4, 1953 with both sets of par-
ents blessing. They raised two children, An-
drew and Irene. Lew was an energetic busi-
nessman owning a card and gift shop with
Ruth in Juniata Park. Later he worked for a
lamp manufacturer and eventually owned his
own factory in Southwest Philly. He and his
wife were members of Oxford Circle Jewish
Community Center and deeply involved. He
was a Mason with Shekinah Lodge and did
charity work with Shriners Hospital. When
they both moved to Delray Beach, FL, he was
deeply involved with Jewish Federation of
Palm Beach County. He hosted the bi-weekly
bingo and the 1st and 10th anniversary ball
wearing his tuxedo. He volunteered many
hours at the Community Center’s Blume Café
on Atlantic Ave. serving hot lunch and coffee.

His sunny smile and humor made joyfulness
abound. At his community, The Lakes of
Delray, he served on COP (Citizen Observer
Patrol) and was recognized & awarded for 25
years of service from the Palm Beach
Sheriff’s Office. Lt. Rachmell wore his uni-
form proudly. At the clubhouse the Wheel of
Fortune party game was enjoyed by all at-
tendees for his wit and pleasant personality.

He greeted everyone with his deep smile. He
devoted 20 years to Pinecrest Rehabilitation
Center transporting patients to their therapy
and engaging in conversation. Being a recipi-
ent himself at the hospital, he was aware of
how vital the service really was. Rest in
peace, dear Lew. We’ll all miss you. Please
send contributions in Lew’s memory to Jew-
ish National Fund for trees 1-800-542-8733
or Shekinah – Fernwood Lodge #246 Mason-
ic Temple, 1 North Broad St., Philadelphia,
PA 19107
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Gerald L. Raske passed away January 20,
2021. Beloved husband of Lillian Raske (nee
Skiba) for 70 years. Loving father of Carol
Raske Warshaw and the late Michael Raske.

Adoring grandfather of Sarah Warshaw,
Lauren Raske, Justin Warshaw, and Dani
Raske. Dear brother of the late Donald
Raske. He is also survived by his daughter-
in-law, Cindy Raske, his sister-in-law, Adele
Raske, and his nieces and nephew Cindy,
Debbie, and Howard. Contributions in his
memory may be made to the American Heart
Association 1617 JFK Blvd. Suite 700, Phila
PA 19103 www.heart.org
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SCHWARTZ Eleanor Reibstein (nee Kasselman), January
28, 2021 of Philadelphia, PA; beloved wife of
the late William; loving mother of Saul (Shel-
ley) Reibstein and Betty Carol Reibstein; ad-
oring grandmother of David (Mindy) Reib-
stein and JB Reibstein; great-grandmother of
Jacob, Justin, Samara and Nate. Services
were private. Contributions in her memory
may be made to Abramson Senior Care,
https://abramsonseniorcare.org; Congrega-
tion Adath Jeshurun of Elkins Park, PA
https://www.adathjeshurun.info/ or a charity
of the donor’s choice.

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Dolores “Dolly” Reingold (nee Portnoy), Feb-
ruary 9, 2021 aged 94. Dorothy was a teach-
er and educator who spoke three languages
and was known for her wit and sarcasm. She
enjoyed most music and loved to dance, play
the piano or keyboard, and sing. She is sur-
vived by her children Leonard “Len” Rein-
gold and Sherry Reingold, niece Barbara G.

Maimon (Don Hill), and nephew Steven R.

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Dr. Eugene Salin passed away on February 8,
2021 at the age of 80. He was the husband of
Gay (nee Girer). Loving father of Caren Rav-
itz(Daniel) and Dr. Michael Salin (Dr. Donna).

He was a devoted and adored grandfather to
Zachary, Hailey, and Noah Ravitz, and Sam-
antha and Sydney Salin. Gene graduated
from the University of Maine and the Uni-
versity of Massachusetts with degrees in mi-
crobiology. He then attended Temple Uni-
versity School of Dentistry, and served as a
captain in the armed forces. He was a be-
loved and respected dentist for over 30 years.

Relatives and friends are welcome to join a
virtual memorial service Tuesday February 9,
11:30am please contact Beth Or or Joseph
Levine & Sons for information. Contributions
in his memory may be made to The Michael J
Fox Parkinson’s Foundation.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
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Rose G Schiller (nee Grife), passed away on
February 2, 2021. Wife of the late Jack
Schiller. Mother of Steven (Patricia) Schiller
and Karen (Ned) Kripke. Also survived by
seven grandchildren and four great-grand-
children. A native New Yorker, Rose had a
long and rewarding career as a kindergarten
teacher in New York City and in Nanuet, New
York. A member of Temple Beth El in Spring
Valley, Rose was also a co-chair of her Ha-
dassah chapter in Rockland County. In 2008,
Rose moved to the Philadelphia area in order
to be closer to her daughter, son-in-law, and
beloved grandsons, Joe and Ben. During the
past 13 years, Rose continued to enjoy her
life, celebrating holidays with loved ones, at-
tending family simchas, and seeing her two
great-grandsons, Jordan and Leo. Private
Graveside Services were held at Beth El
Cemetery, Paramus, NJ. Contributions in her
memory may be made to a charity of the
donor’s choice.

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Selma Rosenberg, 102 years young, died
February 17, 2020. She was the wife of the
late Howard Rosenberg, the mother of San-
dye (Gary) Kodish and the late Marlene
(Stephen) Jass and grandmother of Dr. Jodi
(Dr. Rich) Wachs, M.D., Pamela Rothka, Eric
(Amber) Kodish, Barbara (Daryn) Jass and
Susan (Jack) Jass. She is also survived by 7
great grandchildren. Contributions can be
made to American Macular Degeneration
Foundation, amdf.org
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Cherry Hill, NJ
SHELANSKI Rita Marie Shelanski (née Cardile) passed
away peacefully at home in Wynnewood, Pa.,
on Tuesday, December 29, at age 91. Born in
Philadelphia to Sicilian immigrants Salvatore
and Anna Cardile, and one of eight children,
she converted to Judaism and was married to
Dr. Morris V. Shelanski for 65 years. She was
a member of the 1951 graduating class of
Philadelphia General Hospital School of Nurs-
ing and worked as a nurse at that hospital.

There, she met her future husband, who pre-
deceased her in July 2020. She is survived by
five children, Joseph, Herman, Samuel, Anne
(Dougherty) and Stephan, 12 grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren. Rita was
warm,feisty, fun-loving and a fantastic cook
with an infectious laugh. She was exception-
ally proud of being a nurse, wife, mother and
grandmother, as well as sister, aunt and
friend. She gave so much love and so many
lives are better because of her.

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Helene A. Rosov, January 29, 2021, of
Voorhees, NJ formerly of Cherry Hill, NJ.

Mother of Philip G. Rosov, Karen M. Rosov
and Wendy J. (Peg Sandel) Rosov. Grand-
mother of Elijah (Terri), Liat, Ariel, Talya and
Gaby. Great- grandmother of Gideon. Sister
of Henry S. Popell. Former mother-in-law of
Cheryl Rosov. Helene was born and raised in
Malden, MA. She was an ardent Zionist and
lover of all things Jewish. Helene worked at
Prudential Fox Roach Realty in the Ritten-
house, Philadelphia office. She loved a good
bourbon Manhattan.

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Cherry Hill, NJ
Barry H. Schwartz, 69, of Oakton, Virginia,
passed away on Sunday, January 31st, 2021.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Sheryl J.

Schwartz; children, Robert Schwartz (Julia
Bernstein), Lauren (Lance) Shapiro, and
Rachel (Ben) Kramer; granddaughter, Miri-
elle Schwartz; sister-in-laws, Rhonda (Shaun)
Schwartz and Robin Simmens; sister, Susan
(Howard) Levinson; and mother and father-
in-laws Elaine and Arthur Gamburg. He was
predeceased by his parents, Shirlee and Sol
Schwartz. A graveside service will be held at
Red Butte Cemetery in Aspen, CO. Contribu-
tions in Barry's memory may be sent to
HomeAid Northern Virginia or the Barry and
Sheryl Schwartz UVA Fund.

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Erika Schwartz, February 4, 2021, of Glad-
wyne, Pennsylvania, born in Vienna, Austria.

Loving mother of Michael Schwartz and
Melissa (Eric) Lakness. Devoted grandmoth-
er to Mackenzie, Thomas, Heidi, and Parker.

Survived by her brothers, Fritz Gotz and Wil-
helm Kramer. Predeceased by her sister, Vic-
toria Pio. Also survived by her sister-in-law,
Nanci Gilberg, and brothers-in-law, Kenny
Gilberg and Ed Pio. Adoring aunt to Ernie,
Linda (Bill), Lisa (Jim), Michael, Brian (Eden)
and Adam (Alli). She will be forever cher-
ished by her family and many friends. Ser-
vices and interment were private. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to the
charity of the donors choice.

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