ELFENBEIN
F ebruary , 2017 D eath N otices
DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
ELFENBEIN FRAILER
HIRSHBERG KALINER
Dr. I. Bruce Elfenbein, 79, of Philadelphia,
died Sunday, February 12, 2017. Bruce re-
ceived his undergraduate degree at Yale Uni-
versity, graduated from Yale Medical School,
did his residency at Johns Hopkins and was a
professor of Pathology at Temple University
Hospital and Cooper University Hospital. He
was an avid cyclist and a competitive squash
player. He is survived by his wife of 40 years,
Christine Bastl, children: Randy (Carolee
Marano), Elizabeth (Peter Blatchford), Mi-
chael, and Rachel (Nathaniel Mahlberg);
grandchildren: Olivia, Laurel, Georgia, Max,
Ian, Sam, and Alma; and brother, Gerald,
M.D. He is predeceased by his daughter in-
law, Debbie Preg. Funeral Service was held
Wednesday, February 15th at West Laurel Hill
Funeral Home, Inc. In lieu of flowers, contri-
butions may be made to the American Can-
cer Society.

www.westlaurelhill.com FELD
Marvin Feld, a music teacher in the Central
Bucks School System died suddenly on Feb-
ruary 6, 2017. Mr. Feld was a music teacher
at Central Bucks East High School, its middle
schools and many of its elementary schools
for over 32 year and was the Music Coordin-
ator for the Central Bucks School District for
many years. He was also the director of the
Southampton Community Band and played
oboe in several area bands and orchestras.

He was a past president of the Music Educat-
ors Association of Bucks County. He was a
longtime member of Ohev Shalom of Bucks
County and was its Choir Director for many
years. Mr. Feld was a veteran, having served
in the Army. He is survived by his wife, Soni
(nee Rabinowitz); his daughter Sydra Feld;
his brother Arthur Michael Feld (Eena) and 3
grandchildren, Eryn, Eli, and Alex Segal. Con-
tributions in his memory may be made to
Ohev Shalom of Bucks County or a charity of
the donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS FLEISHMAN
Janet M. Fleishman (nee Ruttenberg), age 83,
died on February 7, 2017. Beloved wife of
the late Leonard; devoted mother of Harold
Lenes, Sandi Cohen-Wolff (Sheldon), and Ar-
lene (David) Korn; cherished grandmother of
Jared & Ethan Cohen, Joshua Lenes, Jordan
Korn (fiancee Caroline Shelley), Benjamin
Korn, Max Miller, Andrew (Tamara) Zucker-
man, and Shelby Zuckerman. Contributions
in her memory may be made to Old York
Temple Betha Am, 971 Old York Road,
Abington, PA 19001 or Penn Wissahickon
Hospice, 150 Monument Road, Suite 300,
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 or to a charity of the
donor's choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS FOX
Morton Fox , January 19, 2017, he resided in
Lakeside, NJ. Husband of the late Harriet Tai-
tleman, father of Allan (Pattie) Fox and
Steven (Bridget) Fox; also survived by 3
grandchildren. Contributions in his memory
may be made to Bucks County SPCA, P.O.

Box 277 Lahaska, Pennsylvania 18931
www.bcspca.org/support/donate-online GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS Esther Frailer nee Cohen, February 12,2017.

Wife of the late Harry J. Frailer. Mother of
Susan Frailer Green and Jeffrey (Debi) Frailer.

Sister of the late Dorothy Brooks Mitosky,
Belle Tyman and Jack Kogan. Aunt of Steven
and Michele Saffier. Grandmother of Tasha
Frailer. Contributions in her memory may be
made to Hadassah, 1518 Walnut St, Suite
402, Phila., PA 19102
GOLDSTEIN' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS FURST
Dr. M. Lawrence Furst, February 14, 2017, of
Decatur, GA, formerly of Phila. and Wyn-
newood, PA; husband of the late Dr. Norma
(nee Fields); father of Dr. Merrick Furst (Dr.

April Dworetz) and the late Dr. Laura Jacobs
(Avrom); grandfather of Gilad, Kayla, Jason
and Anya; great-grandfather of Elior.

Graveside services were held on Thursday,
Feb. 16, 2017 at Haym Salomon Memorial
Park, Frazer, PA.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
GOLDSTEIN Susan B. Goldstein on January 28, 2017. Be-
loved wife to Burton Goldstein. Loving step-
mother to Dr. Mitchell (Julie) Goldstein and
Lance (Blair) Goldstein. Dear sister to Steven
(Deborah) Snyderman. Greatest mom-mom
to Sarah, Andrew, Daniel, Brayden and Levi.

Contributions in her memory may be made to
any charity that benefits cancer research.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS GOLDSTONE
Martin “Marty” Goldstone, textile and cloth-
ing business owner of Beverly Hills, CA, died
February 4, 2017 in Philadelphia at the age of
89. Husband of Felice; Father of Michael
Goldstone (Rochelle Fox) and Richard Gold-
stone (Jill); Grandfather of Payton, Riley,
Benjamin and Anna. Contributions in his
memory may be made to the American Lung
Association, 527 Plymouth Rd., Ste 415, Ply-
mouth Meeting PA 19462 or to Cedars-Sinai,
8700 Beverly Blvd., Ste 2416, Los Angeles
CA 90048-0750.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS GOTTSCHALK
Juan Gottschalk, Jan. 22, 2017 at the age of
91. Husband of the late Harriett (nee Sonis).

Stepfather of Josh Gottlieb and Paula (the
late Bob) Burk. Brother of Lori (the late
Johnny) Meyer. Grandfather of Jonah (Laura)
and Aaron (Stephanie) Gottlieb. Contribu-
tions in his memory may be made to AFMDA
Greater Philadelphia Area, PO Box 52128,
Philadelphia, PA
19115, www.afda.org/donate
GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS HARRIS
Bruce Harris on January 28, 2017. Beloved
husband of Marcia “Marcy” (nee Polansky).

Devoted father of Jeffrey Harris (Rita) and
Carly Bromberg (Alan). Dear brother of Alan
Harris (Valerie). Loving poppy of Joshua,
Dylan, Benjamin, and Samantha. Loving
uncle of Jordan Harris and Danielle Harris.

Brother-in-law of Gerald and Charmaine Po-
lansky and Joel Polansky. Contributions in
his memory may be made to the Four Dia-
monds Fund. www.fourdiamonds.org
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.JewishExponent.com
Reba "Dolly" Hirshberg (nee Feldman) Janu-
ary 27, 2017 formerly of Philadelphia, PA;
Wife of the late Manuel Rockower and the
late Herman Hirshberg; Mother of Sue (Dr.

Elliot) Menkowitz, Roger (Judy) Rockower
and Sy (Ilene) Rockower. Survived by 11
grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren;
She was also pre-deceased by two grandchil-
dren. The family respectfully requests contri-
butions in her memory may be made to The
Scott Menkowitz Memorial Fund, Send to
CHOP Foundation, PO Box 181352 Phila., PA
19178-1352 Or The Amy Rockower Memori-
al Fund, Send to Ohev Shalom, 944 2nd St.

Pike, Richboro, PA 18954.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
HOFFMAN Bernice Hoffman (nee Lambert) January 30,
2017, of North Wales PA. Wife of the late
Jack. Mother of Bernard (Connie) Hoffman
and the late Caren Greenstein. Mother-in-law
of Neil Greenstein. Also survived by 4 grand-
children and 4 great-grandchildren. Relatives
and friends were invited to Services Sunday,
February 5, 11 A.M., at Joseph Levine and
Sons Memorial Chapels (WEST), 2811 West
Chester Pike, Broomall PA. Int. Mt. Jacob
Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may
be made to American Cancer Society.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
ISAKOFF Paul Isakoff, age 87, died on February 11,
2017. He owned a delicatessen and resided
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Beloved hus-
band of Elaine (nee Gelfand); loving father of
Bruce (Andrea) Isakoff and Susan (Charles)
Bartholomew; and adored grandfather of Eric
Isakoff and Rachel Bartholomew. Contribu-
tions in his memory may be made to the
Alzheimer's Association, 399 Market St.,
Suite 102, Phila., PA 19106 or to a charity of
the donor's choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS ISAKOFF
Paul Isakoff, age 87, died on February 11,
2017. He owned a delicatessen and resided
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Beloved hus-
band of Elaine (nee Gelfand); loving father of
Bruce (Andrea) Isakoff and Susan (Charles)
Bartholomew; and adored grandfather of Eric
Isakoff and Rachel Bartholomew. Contribu-
tions in his memory may be made to the
Alzheimer's Association, 399 Market St.,
Suite 102, Phila., PA 19106 or to a charity of
the donor's choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS JACOBOWITZ
Sandra Jacobowitz, February 12, 2017, of
Voorhees, NJ. Wife of the late Herman Jac-
obowitz. Mother of Susan (Evan) Krisch and
the late Mark E. Jacobowitz. Grandmother of
Daniel, Joshua, Daniel and Elizabeth. Sister of
Donna Elman. Interment Montefiore
Cemetery, Jenkintown, PA.

PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc.

JORDAN Matilda R. Jordan (nee Yussen), on Feburary
9, 2017. Wife of the late Joseph. Mother of
Paula (Leon) Heller and David (Janet) Jordan.

Grandmother of Rachel Dub, and Joshua and
Daniel Jordan. Contributions in her memory
may be made to a charity of the donor’s
choice. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.JewishExponent.com
Judaism isn’t just what we believe, or the prayers
we recite or the laws we observe. It’s also about
the way we live. How we interact with others.

The values we practice. The customs and traditions
we embrace and pass down, from one generation
to the next.

Edward Kaliner, Feb. 12, 2017, husband of
Janet (nee Silberman) of Exton, PA. Father of
Jason Kaliner and Stephanie (Scott Fauking-
ham) Kaliner, brother of the late Faith Parris,
grandfather of Jacob, Evan and Zoey.

Graveside services were held Feb. 15, 2017
at Haym Salomon Mem. Park. Contributions
in his memory may be made to St. Jude's
Childrens Research Hospital.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
KANTHER Joan L. Kanther, died on January 12, 2017.

Beloved wife of Louis “Bud” Kanther. Loving
mother of Lori (Glen) Freedman and Michael
(the late Diane) Kanther. Adored grandmoth-
er of Hope (Jared) Shafer and Neil Freedman.

Cherished great grandmother of Dillan . Joan
was a secretary in the Philadelphia School
District working at the Duckery School and
the Spruance School. Contributions in her
memory may be made to a charity of the
donor’s choice.

KARABELL Leonard Paul Karabell Born in Yeadon PA,
resided in Havertown PA, died on February
15, 2017, at the age of 69. He is survived by
his beloved wife, Ginny (nee Raffel); his
brother, Richard (Paula); his children, Jacob
(Annie) and Laura (Oscar); and his grand-
daughter, Rebekah. Len's home away from
home was the Walnut Street Theatre, where
he was the devoted Controller for 43 years.

Family and friends were invited to a Memori-
al Service on Sunday 12 Noon, at Beth David
Reform Congregation, 1130 Vaughan Lane,
Gladwyne PA. Contributions in Len's memory
may be made to the Walnut Street Theatre
Development Office.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
KAUFFMAN William Kauffman, February 5, 2017, of Bala
Cynwyd. Husband of the late Joanne (nee So-
lomon). Father of Amy Kauffman (Kenneth
Weinstein), Lisa Kauffman (Drew Misher) and
Jill Kauffman (Matthew Harker); brother of
Robert "Bob" Kauffman (Nancy); grandfather
of Raina, Harry, Eden, Owen and Jack. Relat-
ives and friends were invited to Services
Tuesday 12:30 P.M. Har Zion Temple, 1500
Hagys Ford Rd., Penn Valley, PA. Int. West
Laurel Hill Cem. Contributions in his memory
may be made to Har Zion Temple.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
KREITHEN DEATH NOTICES
KELMAN Abraham “Abe” Kelman, age 93, formerly of
South PHILLY, Northeast Philadelphia, New
Rochelle, NY and West Hartford, CT died on
January 28, 2017. Son or the late Jacob and
Fannie Kelman, brother of the late Evelyn
Broder and Sarah Newman, Husband of the
late Ruth Kelman (nee Weinraub), Father of
Jeffrey Kelman (Barbara), Cheryl Rosen-
baum (Rabbi Howard) and sister of Ida Pom-
erantz. Grandfather of Miriam, Shira and Il-
ana Rosenbaum. He was the co-owner of
Belmont Bottling Works with his beloved
brother-in-law Herman Weinraub and a re-
tired salesman. He was a long time member
of Beth Emeth – B”nai Yitzchok. Contribu-
tions in his memory may be made to: Gener-
al Israel Orphans Home for Girls, 132 Nas-
sau Street, Suite 725, New York, NY 10038
GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS KENDALL
A. Richard Kendall M.D., January 19, 2017 of
Elkins Park, PA. Husband of Devorah (nee
Drell). Father of Amy (Robert) Charles and
Susan (Alan) Rhode. Grandfather of Andrew
(Jennifer), Allison, Stephen, Melissa and Jac-
ob. Great-grandfather of Morgan. Brother of
the late Stephen F. Kendall. The family re-
quests contributions be made to Abramson
Center or Philadelphia Urological Teaching
and Research Foundation (PURT) 1235 Old
York Road, Suite 210, Abington, PA 19001
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
KREITHEN Martin Kreithen, January 31, 2017, 87 years
old, passed away peacefully at his home, sur-
rounded by his wife daughters, and grand-
children. Marty was the beloved husband of
Sylvia (nee Mandell), for 64 years; loving
father of Laurie Ingerman (Brad), Susan
Lipson (David), and Jane Sutow (Jim); broth-
er of Harold Kreithen M.D., and the late Sylvia
Spilove. "Deet" was a wonderful grand-father
to Danielle and Aaron Waltzer, Jenna, Mat-
thew and Michael Lipson, Jesse, Joe and Ju-
lianna Sutow and the late Justin Ingerman.

Relatives and friends were invited to Ser-
vices Thursday, February 2nd, 11 A.M., at
Har Zion Temple, 1500 Hagys Ford Road,
Penn Valley. Private Interment at Haym Sa-
lomon Memorial Park. Contributions in
Marty's memory may be made to Abramson
Center for Jewish Life; Main Line Art Center
in Haverford; or a charity of the donor's
choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
KAYTES Harold B. Kaytes February 5, 2017. Hus-
band of Sharon (nee Borowsky); father of
Daniel (Elizabeth) Kaytes; brother of Dolores
(Irving) Einhorn and Lois (Joel) Gibbs;
grandfather of Owen. Harold was the owner
of Olive Lucy in Huntingdon Valley, PA. Con-
tributions in his memory may be made to
Cong.Shir Ami, 101 Richboro Rd Newtown,
PA 18940 or to Leukemia And Lymphoma
Society 100 N. 20th St Suite 405, Phila, PA
19103. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS KEISERMAN
Elaine Keiserman (nee Feives) died January
27, 2017 at the age of 98. Wife of the late
Newton, mother of Fred (Sharon) Kieserman,
Joseph (Lois) Kieserman and Susan (Jerry)
Kaplan; also survived by 7 grandchildren and
13 great-grandchildren.

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RAPHAEL-SACKS TO PLACE A MEMORIAL AD
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