USATCH
DEATH NOTICES
F ebruary 2021 D eath N otices
DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
USATCH Jerald D. Usatch, age 82, of Penn Valley, PA,
passed away quietly on January 23, 2021.

Jerry was born January 1, 1939 to Sonia and
Harry Usatch in Philadelphia. He graduated
from North East High School and Temple
University. Beloved husband of the late
Florence Usatch (nee Shapiro) for 47 years,
he is survived by his children, Dr. Ben Us-
atch (Robin), Andi Bookbinder (Brian) and
Heidi Boudreau (Jim); his eight grandchil-
dren, all of whom he adored: Sarah, Rachael,
Emily, Zack, Nick, Jack, Jake and Gabi; and
his sister Bobby Katz. Jerry and Florrie spent
many years together fly fishing, skiing, boat-
ing on the Chesapeake, and attending the
Philadelphia orchestra. In later years, Jerry
was happiest listening to Opera and spend-
ing time at the Jersey shore. The family re-
quests donations in his memory be made to
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
www.lbbc.org/how-you-can-help/donate, an
organization that was close to his and
Florrie’s heart.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com WATSON
Elizabeth Mae Watson passed away on Janu-
ary 31, 2021. Mother of Jenny Psaki (David
Gordon). Grandmother of Avery Gordon. Sis-
ter to Barbara Kaufman and Eugene Watson.

Ms. Watson was a child television and radio
personality in the 1940’s on “The Juvenile
Jury”, starring Jack Barry. Later in her career,
she became an actress, a published poet and
a long-time supporter of the Philadelphia
Theatre community including Plays and Play-
ers Theatre and Interact. Private Graveside
Services are being held at Montefiore
Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may
be made to The Arbor Day Foundation,
www.arborday.org/trees, or Project Home
www.projecthome.org/donate. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
WEISBERG Harriet Beth Weisberg (nee Sisman) on Feb-
ruary 15, 2021. Beloved wife of the late
Jerome "Jerry"; loving and devoted mother of
Andrea, Rhonda and Mona. Harriet was a true
force to all who had the great pleasure to
know her, and an active volunteer for many
charitable organizations. Services and inter-
ment were private. Contributions in her
memory are appreciated to Carversville Farm
Foundation www.carversvillefarmstore.org
(providing organic and nutritious food to our
neighbors in need) or (SARC Sarcoma Alli-
ance Collaboration through Research) sarctri-
als.org/donate GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
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FEBRUARY 2021
YUDENFRIEND MEMORIALS
ELIAS WIEZER
(4/30/62-2/5/2000) Although your life was cut short, You made
an HUGE Impact that Will Last A LIFETIME!
21 Years later.......Feels like yesterday.

We LOVE You ALWAYS!
Betty and Sara
WENITSKY Phyllis Specter Wenitsky (nee Wasserman),
64, of Blue Bell, PA, passed away on January
26, 2021. She is survived by her husband,
Howard, daughters Jennifer (Jon Smith),
Samantha and Erica; her grandson Jordan;
mother Dorothy (Dottie); siblings Bobbi
Wasserman (Harry Koplin), Ted Wasserman
(Marcia Lyons) and James Wasserman; and
nieces and nephews. Phyllis was born in Phil-
adelphia to Leonard and Dorothy Wasser-
man on September 14, 1956. When her late
husband John passed away, she proceeded
with immense courage and love, determined
to build a beautiful life for her daughter Jen-
nifer. She found love and built a family with
Howard Wenitsky, who had also lost his
spouse. Howard, and his daughters Sam-
antha and Erica, joined Phyllis and Jen and
together created a household filled with
laughter, love and joy. She embodied values
inherited from her parents: decency, selfless-
ness, resolve in adversity, goodness and un-
questionable love of her family and friends.

From the moment they said "I do" 22 years
ago, she and Howard set an example of what
a strong marriage looks like, rooted in uncon-
ditional love, partnership, friendship, appreci-
ation for one another's uniqueness and mu-
tual respect. Phyllis had all the hallmarks of a
perfect Jewish mother. She had an ability to
“hear” the words written on the hearts of her
children, even when unspoken. She always
made sure everyone was fed, well-dressed
and happy. She wrote handwritten notes in
her elegant cursive script, filled with heartfelt
gratitude and thoughtfulness. Phyllis taught
her girls to be self-sufficient, self-assured
and most importantly, kind. Contributions in
her memory may be made to The National
Museum of American Jewish History,
www.nmajh.org or Steinbach Veterinary
Hospital, www.steinbachvet.com
GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
YUDENFRIEND Minya Yudenfriend (nee Block). It is with
deep sorrow that we inform you of the death
of Minya Block Yudenfriend on Sunday, Feb.

14, 2021, three days before her 93rd birth-
day. Minya was the devoted wife of Herbert
Yudenfriend for almost 70 years, mother of
Donna Lawrence (Jeffrey), Ruth Morrel,
Paula Yudenfriend Green (Arlin) and the late
Lisa Aronin (Douglas). She was the cher-
ished grandmother of Michael Lawrence,
Elana Stein (Josh), Josh Lawrence (Gabi),
Shira Nanavati (Akshay), Eric and David Mor-
rel, Rabbi Noah Aronin (Tovah), Chava Aron-
in, Brittany Rodriguez (Brandon Diez), Dani-
elle Rodriguez (Andrew Duncan), Alison Im-
bergamo (Mike), Sam Green (Annie Leiman),
Mike Green (Meriah Schoen), and Lisa Green,
and great grandmother to William and Ben-
jamin Lawrence, Isabelle and Judah Stein,
Amalia, Adir and Ariyah Lawrence, Annaelle
and Zeke Nanavati, Yaakov and Eli Aronin,
Luca and Liam Imbergamo and Cole Duncan.

She is also survived by her sister, Sherry
Goldberg. Minya and Herb were married at
Har Zion in 1951, and she has been an active
member for over 60 years. The family re-
spectfully requests that contributions be
made to Har Zion Temple or
AMITchildren.org JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com MEMORIALS
WOLF Marilyn Wolf (nee Caplan) On Jan. 27, 2021,
cherished mother of Janice (Steve) Wolf Ra-
binowitz, Abby (Daniel) Wolf-Weiss and
Joanne (Paul) Wolf Jablonski, beloved sister
of Stanley (Barbara) Caplan, devoted grand-
mother of Josh (Annie) Rabinowitz, Amanda
(Robbie) Rabinowitz Towle, Elijah Weiss,
Sascha Weiss, Jack Jablonski and Jonah
Jablonski, adored daughter of the late Ed-
ward Caplan and the late Sally (Levin) Caplan.

She will also be dearly missed by her much-
loved extended family and friends. Marilyn
was born and raised in West Philadelphia and
was a graduate of West Philadelphia High
School. A woman of many creative talents,
she was the proud owner of Marilyn Wolf
Designs in Narberth, PA. Marilyn loved life
every single day and leaves a legacy to her
dear family and friends of recipes, stories,
and an abundance of joy. Services and Inter-
ment were private. Contributions in her
memory may be made to the Obama Founda-
tion, www.obama.org
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com To place a Memorial Ad
call 215.832.0749
BERGER In Memory of Reneé Berger
April 7, 1955 - February 15, 2019
From our wedding,
from the Song of Solomon:
I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine.

When you come to visit me in my dreams,
you always seem to be happy. That’s good.

I love you very much, and I always will.

I miss you terribly.

Proverbs 3:15
She is more precious than rubies, and all the
things thou canst desire are not to be com-
pared unto her. Length of days is in her right
hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.

Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all
her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to
them that lay hold upon her, and happy is
everyone that holdeth her fast.

How profoundly we miss you.

Kenneth Berger and Family & Friends
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