A Community Remembers Jewish Exponent Death Notices January 2021 Sponsored by Joseph Levine & Sons 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. JOSEPH & SONS S ERVICE • T RADITION • D IGNITY w w w. l e v i n e f u n e r a l . c o m • i n f o @ l e v i n e f u n e r a l . c o m J anuary , 2021 D eath N otices ADLER DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES ADLER ALLEN A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com Honor the memory of your loved one... Call 215.832.0749 to place your memorial. facebook.com/jewishexponent A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com Honor the memory of your loved one... Call 215.832.0749 to place your memorial. facebook.com/jewishexponent 2 JANUARY, 2021 DEATH NOTICES BERMAN Janet M. Adler (nee. Cohen) December 29, 2020. Wife of Bertram. Mother of Robert (Susan) Adler, Craig (Lynn) Adler and Jamie Adler. Sister of Ron (late Gladys) Cohen. Also survived by 7 grandchildren. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com Ann Allen (nee Schwartz) died on January 4, 2021. Born in Philadelphia on March 17, 1928, Ann was the cherished daughter of Rose and Manny Schwartz. She was the be- loved wife of the late Nathan Allen for 60 years; the loving mother of Faith (Dennis Co- hen) and the late Glenn Allen; the adoring grandmother of Samantha and Jessica (Peter) and great-grandmother of Jack, Madeline, Mia and Nathan. Ann was a proud 1945 graduate of South Philadelphia High School who graduated first in her class. Ann was loving, compassionate and charitable. She was the ultimate caretaker for her family and for everyone else who needed her help. Ann was a sweet, kindhearted woman who truly loved people and made everyone around her feel special. She was adored by her nieces and nephews and, later in life, by everyone who cared for her at Ann's Choice, Chestnut Pointe and Rose Garden. Contribu- tions in her memory may be made to Ann's Choice Benevolent Care Fund, 20000 Ann's Choice Way, Warminster, PA 18974 or to a charity of the donor's choice. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com DEATH NOTICES BALISTOCKY Dr. Marvin H. Balistocky, 97 of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2020, in Philadelphia. Born in 1923 to Tillie (Wright) and Meyer Balistocky, Marvin is sur- vived by his beloved wife Lorie, a daughter Anne, a son Paul, and two grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister, Lillian, and a brother, Louis. Marvin enjoyed a distin- guished career of forty years as a dedicated general ophthalmologist. Marvin graduated from West Philadelphia High School in 1941 and went on to study at the University of Pennsylvania. He answered a call to serve his country in the Army from 1943-1945, gradu- ated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1946, and went on to University of Pennsylvania Graduate school and Hahne- mann Medical School where he received his MD degree in 1953. His medical training was interrupted when he contracted pulmonary tuberculosis and spent eight months in the hospital. He then resumed training in 1952 to graduate the following year. After completing an internship at Philadelphia General Hospit- al where he served as Chief of Ophthalmo- logy, Marvin served as a Lieutenant in the US Navy as Chief of Portsmouth Naval Hospital in New Hampshire. He served in the United States Navy Reserves until 1963. He was a Lieutenant in the US Coast Guard and served in the US Coast Guard Reserve. He started a practice of general ophthalmology in Norris- town and later expanded to King of Prussia. He was chief of Ophthalmology at Sacred heart Hospital in Norristown and was appoin- ted to the medical staff at Wills Eye Hospital, Montgomery Hospital and Mercy Suburban Hospital. Marvin was a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology. He taught and lectured in numerous medical education programs, including teaching sur- gical techniques to interns and residents at hospital programs including Thomas Jeffer- son Medical School, Wills Eye Hospital Res- idency Program, and Mercy Suburban Hos- pital. He was also a Professor at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. Marvin gen- erously donated his services, caring for the indigent at the State Prisons and providing medical care for patients at hospital clinics and nursing homes. Dr. Balistocky provided medical and surgical care for a Catholic Mis- sion in Mexico. Patients traveled to Baja, Mexico from several hundred miles away to receive his sight saving services. Dr. Balis- tocky oversaw the care of those afflicted with mental illness in Eagleville, Norristown and Haverford State Hospitals. He frequently per- formed eye screenings for the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of Montgomery County and for the Mont- gomery Association for the Blind. At a time before insurance plans were widely used, he had a policy of accepting all patients without regard for the ability to pay for care or sur- gery. He was commended frequently by hos- pitals for his willingness to handle emer- gency room calls. Marvin was an accom- plished athlete and tennis player, first learn- ing the game as a boy on the streets of West Philadelphia. He played well into his 90s un- til an accident left him partially paralyzed. He was a co-founder of the Frog Hollow Rac- quet Club and Worcester Tennis Club. He was the recipient of numerous championship awards in singles and doubles. Marvin was an avid photographer and an enthusiastic traveler. He enjoyed stand-up comedy shows, classic films, art shows, and Frank Sinatra. He loved being outdoors and work- ing on home and garden projects. He was a Founding Member of Congregation Or-Ami. His most treasured times were shared with Lorie, his devoted charming wife of 63 years. He was most proud of her tremendous ac- complishments as a well known artist still active in award winning exhibitions. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations that will support access to tennis programs for youth in need throughout the USTA Middle States Section. Please mail a check to USTA Foundation, 70 West Red Oak Lane, White Plains, NY 10604 (Memo: "Marvin H. Balis- tocky") or donate online at www.ustafounda- tion.com/donate. Donations may also be made to Congregation Or-Ami in Lafayette Hill, PA. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS www.levinefuneral.com Arnold Berman, January 14, 2021 of Phil- adelphia, Pa. passed away peacefully at the age of 95. Devoted husband of the late Joan (nee Dickler). Loving companion of Elaine Lutz. Beloved father of Ellis (Jody) Berman, Jay Berman (Genia of blessed memory, Elisa), and Ronald (Sharon) Berman. Brother of the late Sylvia Walace and the late Morton Berman. He will be deeply missed by broth- ers and sisters-in law Leatrice Dickler, Mickey & Marvin Dickler, and Gerri & Ron Fash. Zadye Arn loved the shore and was of- ten surrounded by his ten grandchildren, fif- teen great-grandchildren, and friends & fam- ily. Due to Covid-19, services and interment were private. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS www.levinefuneral.com BRAUNSTEIN Charlotte Braunstein (nee Stein), 91, on December 27, 2020, of Haverford, PA. Be- loved wife of the late Lee Braunstein and lov- ing mother of Amy Gordon and the late Mar- gery Silow. Devoted sister of Burton K. Stein, cherished grandmother of 6 and great grand- mother of 5 soon to be 6. Charlotte was a graduate of The University of Pennsylvania and had a Master’s degree from Drexel in lib- rary science. Charlotte was a law librarian in addition to being a professional pianist. Graveside services are private. Contribu- tions in Charlotte’s memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS www/levinefuneral.com BRAVERMAN Celia Braverman (nee Feldman) Dec. 19, 2020. Beloved wife of the late George Weis- berg and the late William Braverman. Loving mother of Dr. Martin Weisberg (Diane) and Dr. Marilyn Deutsch (the late Henri). Devoted grandmother to her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Funeral services private. Con- tributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com BRENT Lillian H Brent passed away at home on Octo- ber 5, 2020 at the age of 92. She was born of Lithuanian Jewish immigrant parents, Her- shel and Florence Hoffman, in Rochester, NY in July 1928. She attended school in Rochester and then attended the University of Rochester with a degree in Education. She married her high school sweetheart, Robert Brent while he was getting his PhD and then MD at the University of Rochester. Her first two children, David and James, were born in Rochester. She then moved to Boston and then Washington, DC where Lawrence was born. Her family finally settled in Phil- adelphia where Deborah was born. Lillian was a woman full of love and great energy. She received a master’s degree and worked as a reading specialist while she cared for a family of four children while her husband was often busy working. Lillian was a saver and Robert was an investor. They accumulated wealth and were great benefactors to the causes that were close to their hearts. These included Thomas Jefferson University, the University of Rochester, and Jewish charities. After the death of James, Lillian donated money to the Curtis Institute of Music in Phil- adelphia including a scholarship in memory Jimmy Brent. Lillian had a number of life- long friends who were friends of the family. She worked until the age of 62 and when she retired, she started spending the winters in Sarasota, Florida. She loved Sarasota and made many new friends there. Robert contin- ued to work, converting one the of the rooms in their Sarasota home into an office. They wintered in Sarasota until health issues forced them to return to the Philadelphia area for good. Lillian, in her final home, Cathed- ral Village, continued to make friends. In her final days, she rested in bed cared for by wonderful home health aids, Jeanette and Paula Augustine. She is predeceased by her son, James, and survived by her husband, Robert, of 71 years; children: David, Lawrence, and Deborah; 11 grandchildren: Rebecca, Daniel, Alyssa, Jacob, Joshua, James, Julia, Rachel, Jonathan, Michael; 15 great grandchildren; and her bother Marvin Hoffman. WEST LAUREL HILL FUNERAL HOME, Inc. www.westlaurelhill.com BROWN Bernard A. Brown, the visionary behind Na- tional Freight, Inc., one of the oldest trucking companies in the United States and the pre- decessor to the third-party logistics leader NFI, died on January 14, at the age of 96, at his home in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Mr. Brown was formerly of Philadelphia and Vine- land, NJ. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, into a family that fled Europe from religious persecution, Mr. Brown embodied the Amer- ican dream. At the age of nine, Bernie, as he was affectionately known, and his family moved to Vineland, New Jersey. He gradu- ated from Vineland High School in 1942 and went on to attend Temple University, but left prior to graduating to help his father with his business. At an early age, Mr. Brown was en- amored with the trucking business that his father started. Following the untimely death of his father, at age twenty-six he had the vis- ion and courage to take a small company op- erating a few small dump trucks and turn it into one of the most respected trucking com- panies in the country. Mr. Brown embodied all of the attributes of a self-made business- man. He quickly figured out that business was all about relationships. In the early part of his career, he created contracts with the government, hauling supplies and goods that supported the military through World War II. He formed partnerships with local glass man- ufacturers in South Jersey which ultimately led to contracts with the largest companies in the United States. Mr. Brown was a trail- blazer in the trucking industry and was at the forefront of federal transportation regula- tions in the 1980's. His work led to the ac- ceptance of high-cube trailers and the expan- sion from traditional 48 foot trailers to 53, 55 and eventually 57 foot trailers. In 1988, he was honored as the Man of the Year by the New Jersey Motor Truck Association. He knew the importance of hard work and per- severance as he led his company through wars, recessions, natural disasters and de- regulation. Most importantly, he knew that his employees were his company's most im- portant asset and he continued his relation- ships with many of his colleagues and veter- an drivers following his retirement. His vis- ion and spirit led to what ultimately became of the largest and most successful, family- owned and operated, third-party logistics companies in North America, NFI. Today, that company employs more than 14,000 employ- ees, operates over 250 locations in the United States and Canada and serves the largest and most sophisticated shippers in the world. To this day, his sons' continue to own and oper- ate the legacy freight business that was star- ted in 1932. Mr. Brown's entrepreneurial spirit did not start and end in the trucking business. He was a real estate investor, founder of two banks and an owner of a pro- fessional hockey team. Mr. Brown saw the natural extension of his transportation busi- ness and invested in warehousing and real estate. His real estate company, Vineland Construction Company, of which he was the Chairman of the Board until his death, is led by his daughter Anne and continues to own and operate commercial and retail properties throughout the United States. He was the Chairman of the Board Emeritus of NFI, Sun Bancorp and Citizens United Bank. In 1960, Mr. Brown was a founder of Citizens United Bank, which was later sold in 1983. In 1986, he was founder of Sun Bancorp, a small, re- gional bank that operated more than 50 branches and was ultimately listed on the NASDAQ. Bernie loved sports and although it was short lived, he was the owner of the Phil- adelphia Blazers, a World Hockey Associ- ation franchise in 1971. He was the first own- er to give a million dollar contract to a pro- fessional hockey player. Mr. Brown even owned a horse farm in Vineland where he bred and raced horses under the stable name of Redwood Acres. Business was a huge part of Mr. Brown's life but it was not the only thing that defined him. He was a man who cared deeply about his family and his com- munity. Bernie is survived by his wife Shirlee, whom he loved and admired. She was the solid foundation that allowed him to pursue his dreams. They would have been married 70 years this coming February. Mr. and Mrs. Brown believed in giving back to the com- munity and never forgot their roots. Over the years Mr. and Mrs. Brown supported numer- ous local and national organizations with their time and philanthropy. Ins the mid- 1960's Mr. Brown was instrumental in found- ing the Cumberland County Community Col- lege, where he believed that quality, afford- able education should be accessible to all. As an original founding member and Trustee of natural extension of his transportation busi- ness and invested in warehousing and real estate. His real estate company, Vineland Construction Company, of which he was the Chairman of the Board until his death, is led by his daughter Anne and continues to own and operate commercial and retail properties throughout the DEATH United NOTICES States. He was the Chairman of the Board Emeritus of NFI, Sun Bancorp and Citizens United Bank. In 1960, Mr. Brown was a founder of Citizens United Bank, which was later sold in 1983. In 1986, he was founder of Sun Bancorp, a small, re- gional bank that operated more than 50 branches and was ultimately listed on the NASDAQ. Bernie loved sports and although it was short lived, he was the owner of the Phil- adelphia Blazers, a World Hockey Associ- ation franchise in 1971. He was the first own- er to give a million dollar contract to a pro- fessional hockey player. Mr. Brown even owned a horse farm in Vineland where he bred and raced horses under the stable name of Redwood Acres. Business was a huge part of Mr. Brown's life but it was not the only thing that defined him. He was a man who cared deeply about his family and his com- munity. Bernie is survived by his wife Shirlee, whom he loved and admired. She was the solid foundation that allowed him to pursue his dreams. They would have been married 70 years this coming February. Mr. and Mrs. Brown believed in giving back to the com- munity and never forgot their roots. Over the years Mr. and Mrs. Brown supported numer- ous local and national organizations with their time and philanthropy. Ins the mid- 1960's Mr. Brown was instrumental in found- ing the Cumberland County Community Col- lege, where he believed that quality, afford- able education should be accessible to all. As an original founding member and Trustee of Cumberland County Community College he served as Chairman of the Board from 1972 through 1975. in 1991, he was awarded an honorary Associates of Arts degree from Cumberland County Community College. In 2008 the Shirlee and Bernard Brown Uni- versity Center opened on the campus to sup- port student life. Mr. Brown also served on the Board of Trustees at the former New- comb Hospital and was a director and mem- ber of the Vineland YMCA. He was the Direct- or of the Arthritis Foundation at Hahnemann University Medical Center in Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Brown were also active supporters of the Vineland United Way and the Jewish Federation of Cumberland County. In 2004 they joined the Department of Ophthalmo- logy Advisory Board of the Harkness Eye In- stitute at Columbia University. They en- dowed a glaucoma research laboratory at Columbia University in 2005 and in 2007 they established the Shirlee and Bernard Brown Professorship of Glaucoma at Columbia. Later, in 2018, they established the Shirlee and Bernard Brown Glaucoma Genetics Initi- ative Fund at Columbia University. Mr. and Mrs. Brown established the Edward Viner In- tensive Care Unit at Cooper Hospital, donated to the Humanism Center at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University and endowed a scholarship fund for the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. In 2006 Mr. and Mrs. Brown established scholarships at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City. He was the President of Beth Israel Con- gregation in Vineland serving two non-con- secutive terms and a supporter of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County. Mr. Brown was a thirty-second degree mason. Bernie Brown was larger than life and an icon in the trucking industry. He was able to impact the lives of many through his hard work and gen- erous spirit. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Bernard A. Brown was pre- ceded in death by his parents, Israel and Anna Brown; brother Sidney Brown and sis- ter Reba Shuman. He is lovingly survived by his wife Shirlee (nee Greenblatt); children Anne Koons, Ike (Candy) Brown, Sid (Sandy) Brown, Jeff (Tracy) Brown; ten grandchil- dren, three great-grandchildren and niece Barbara Weinstein. Memorial contributions in honor of Bernard A. Brown can be donated to the Cooper Foundation at Cooper Hospital, 3 Cooper Plaza, Suite 500 Camden, NJ 08103 or The Cooper Medical School at Rowan Uni- versity 401 South Broadway, Camden, NJ 08103. RONE FUNERAL SERVICE BROWN A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com www.JewishExponent.com JEWISH EXPONENT JEWISHEXPONENT.COM CHERRY DEATH NOTICES CHERRY Arthur Cherry, 94 of Philadelphia succumbed to complications of Covid-19 on Thursday, December 24, 2020. Beloved husband of Janet (nee Ellis), loving father of Deborah Cherry and Alisha Dubb, grandpa to Hannah and Sydney Dubb, uncle to 3 generations of nephews & nieces. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Anna (nee Moscowitz), and his 6 siblings; Louis, Gert Goldman, Hymie, Albert, Lillian Blumberg, and Robert. He was a Customs House Broker for many clients, most notably Davies Turner and RCA & GE. He was a member of the West Phil- adelphia Boys Club, Society Hill Synagogue, and B'nai B'rith. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HIAS or Philabundance: https://www.hias.org https://philabundance.org WEST LAUREL HILL FUNERAL HOME, Inc. www.westlaurelhill.com CHESKIS Marilyn Ann Cheskis Lear (nee Goldsmith) age 83, of Bensalem, PA., died peacefully on January 13, 2021. She was born on August 19, 1937 in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Norman and Rebecca Goldsmith, and sister to the late Arnette Sulman and Sidney Gold- smith. Marilyn graduated from Temple Uni- versity in 1959 and worked as a teacher. Later, she became Director of the JCC Klein Branch nursery school program from 1985 until her retirement in 1992. Marilyn volun- teered with many organizations and was known throughout Northeast Philadelphia for her kindness, compassion and her commit- ment to education and Jewish ideals. Wife of Robert Lear and the late Eugene Cheskis. Mother of David Cheskis, Neal (Heather) Cheskis and Joel (Mandy) Cheskis. Step mother of Joe (JC) Lear and Andrew (Deena) Lear. Grandmother of Etana, Hallel, Noah, Shay, Devorah, Rena, Chloe, Jacob, Ethan and Ryan. The family requests that contribu- tions in her memory may be made to your fa- vorite charity. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com To place a Memorial Ad call 215.832.0749 A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com HONOR THE MEMORY OF YOUR LOVED ONE... CALL 215-832-0749 A Community Remembers J anuary , 2021 D eath N otices DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES COPE Mary Grace Heller Cope died January 10, 2021, Yardley, PA (Alzheimer’s Disease/COV- ID-19). Mary was born June 10,1934 in Englewood, NJ. She was extremely proud to be one of the first International exchange stu- dents to Germany with American Field Ser- vice (AFS) after WWII. She is an Oberlin Col- lege graduate and received a masters degree from Radcliffe. In 1957 she married Con- stantin Cope, M.D. They were married for 59 years. Eventually they ended up living and raising their children in Cheltenham, PA. She was on executive committees for local chapters of: The League of Women Voters, American Cancer Society, AFS-American Field Service, Cheltenham Township Govern- ment Study Commission, PTA, School Board Candidate, President of The Cheltenham Adult School, Board member of The Chelten- ham Art Center and The Elkins Park Library. Mary was awarded a citation from The House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for her exemplary record of ser- vice. In 2004, she and her husband retired and spent several happy years enjoying the high desert mountains of Bend, Oregon. She loved her family and friends dearly. She en- joyed: The NY Times Crossword Puzzles, ten- nis, singing, performing with the Sweet Ad- elines, playing clarinet in her local senior band in Bend, OR, theater, weight-lifting, traveling, animals and her dogs: Micros, Amelia and Peris. (Father)George Heller, M.D., (Mother)Dorothy Lubin Heller, M.D., (brother)David L. Heller, (husband)Con- stantin Cope, M.D. She is survived by (broth- er)George Heller II(Lucy Messick Heller), (son)Leonard Cope(Susan DelPizzo Cope), (son)Daniel Cope(Dawn Higginson Cope), (daughter)Evelyn Stainthorpe, (daughter)M. Constance Cope Franckle(William Franckle IV, M.D.) and (son)James Cope(Vania Shih). Grandchildren include: Michael Cope, James Cope, Nicholas Cope, Danielle Cope Cox, Timothy Cope, Kevin Cope, Matthew Stainthorpe, Jehna Stainthorpe, Garrett Franckle and Maxwell Franckle. Great Grand- children include: Caden Cox, Ellie Cox, Jack- son Cope, Oliver Cope, Emma Cope and Cecilia Cope. A service will be announced in the future. If you would like to donate in her memory: Alzheimer’s Foundation, Animal Shelters/Zoos, Oberlin College or your favor- ite educational institution. DAFILOU Selma Irene Dafilou (nee Batt) born August 5, 1938 passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021. Wife of the late Donald Dafilou. Be- loved mother of the late Steven (Lori) Dafilou and David (Dr. Sharon Gertzman) Dafilou. Grandmother of Sarah (Dr. Elliot) Canfield- Dafilou, Emily (Joseph) Selvaggio, Benjamin, Caleb and Jonah Dafilou, Rose Gertzman. Sister of Dr. Murray (Carole) Batt and Stan- ley (Nancy) Batt. Longtime active member of Old York Road Temple Beth Am and the League of Women Voters. Selma was a world traveler who loved meeting people. She loved going to the theater, spending time in her garden, and being with her friends and fam- ily. Donations in her memory can be made to The Donald Dafilou Building Fund at OYRT- Beth Am 971 Old York Road, Abington PA, 19001 or to The Steven Dafilou Tutoring Fund at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy 500 W Willow Grove, Philadelphia PA 19118. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. FINESTONE DAVIS Arthur L. Davis of Shannondell & Phil- adelphia used to joke that he had a case of “the hoots” or “clivitus”, but it was COVID 19 that felled him. Arthur, 87, passed on Jan. 8th 2021 & is survived by his loving son, Elli- ott, former wife Phyllis Barsky, and first cousins, Anita Brody, Sarina Cook, Mae Kastor, David Zeitzer, and Lewis Berkowitz. Art’s father, Isidore, immigrated from Ro- mania to the USA as a child with his family. His mother, Minnie Berkowitz, was born in (Vineland?) NJ to immigrants from Poland. Art was an only child but both of his parents had multiple siblings. He was a mischievous child who was also voted most talkative member of his Olney HS class. He followed in his mother’s footsteps, studying pharmacy at Temple University. Famous for his wit and memory he enjoyed talking to his customers. Art also loved the piano, classical music, owl related art, Jeopardy, traveling, and most of all his son. He had a keen sense of smell and for a brief period in his early adulthood star- ted a partnership to create and sell “Rake” brand men’s colognes and hair sprays in de- partment stores. After retiring from Rite-Aid Pharmacy, Art traveled and frequently volun- teered as a theater usher and at Pennsylvania Hospital. Lastly, Art always liked to arrive very early for appointments. Despite being 87, he sadly arrived too early to his final ap- pointment as well. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia or fairvote.org. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com DICHTER Claire Dichter (nee Grobman). Passed away on January 17, 2021. Wife of the late Dr. Al- bert Dichter. Mother of Sheryl Dichter, Randee Winters (Gus), Helene Marczyk (Geoffrey) and Gail Sugarman (Rob). Grand- mother of Leksey and Noah. Private Graveside Services were held at Haym Sa- lomon Memorial Park. Contributions in her memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Associ- ation, www.alz.org/delval, or Jewish National Fund, www.jnf.org. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com Honor the memory of your loved one... Harriet Finestone (nee Norsoph), age 94, passed away on Jan, 1, 2021. Married 73 yrs to the love of her life, Gerald z''l. Loving mother of Mark (Sandy) Finestone and Fern (Neil) Mittin; adoring grandmother of Jared and Melissa Finestone, Stacey (Andrew) Sals- man and Jamie (Adam) Liebman; cherished great grandmother of Jayce, Alexis, Victoria, Sadie, Sophie and Emma. Before retiring, she was the bookkeeper for Finestone Sabel Shoes. Interment was private and shiva was virtual. Contributions in her memory may be made to Beth Sholom Cong. or Alzheimer's Assoc. www.alz.org GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com FRANK Dorothy (Dot) Frank, nee Brenner, was the beloved wife for over 70 years to the love of her life, the late Nathan Frank. She passed away at her home at the age of 95 in Warmin- ster, PA on Saturday, December 19. Devoted mother of Eileen (Bruce) Butler and Gail (Fred) Kaye. Proud grandmother of Alyson (Dave) Andrews and Jillian Kaye. She ad- ored her family including her late identical twin sister Irma. Dorothy was a special per- son and was loved by everyone who knew her. Donations in her memory may be made to: http://act.alz.org/goto/DotsFight FREDMAN Irwin Jay Fredman of Gaithersburg, Mary- land passed away peacefully on December 31, 2020, at age 88. Survived by his wife, Christine Latsey, and children Jonathan, Lauren (Greg Huot), Paul, and Peter; grand- children Jane, Eve, Zachary, Alex, and Nat- alie; and nieces Sondra and Bobbie. Prede- ceased by his son Andrew (Kerin). His previ- ous marriage to Ruth Gruber ended in di- vorce. Raised in South Philadelphia, he was an early Jewish cadet at West Point and act- ively participated in alumni events for the rest of his life. At Temple University in the 1950s he led the effort to create the first integrated fraternity. As an adult he was a devoted member of Beth Sholom Congregation in Elkins Park and a community activist who achieved significant street safety improve- ments. Irwin Jay fought a brave battle with Parkinson's disease and remained positive until his final days and grateful for his family and friends. Services will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Mi- chael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Re- search or the Jewish Foundation for Group Homes. ESKIN Dr. Bernard Abraham Eskin, on December 29, 2020. Husband of Debra Lynn (nee Kimel- blot). Father of Gregg Eskin (Esther Cohen Eskin), JoAnne (Steve) Sutkin, and Catherine Eskin (Michael Barickman). Grandfather of Jessa and Anika Cohen Eskin, Shoshana, Mi- kaela, and Aiden Sutkin, Tilly and Manny Barickman. Graveside services were private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Planned Parent- hood or Rutgers University Alumni Associ- ation. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com www.JewishExponent.com facebook.com/jewishexponent DEATH NOTICES To place a Memorial Ad call 215.832.0749 Call 215.832.0749 to place your memorial. 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. FRIEDMAN DEATH NOTICES FREEDMAN Alma Freedman, 88, passed away December 31, 2020 in Atlanta, GA. Formerly of Lower Merion, PA, Alma attended Penn State Uni- versity where she studied Advertising and Marketing. After positions with companies such as The Marriott Corporation in Wash- ington D.C. as well as in NYC, Alma ulti- mately spent several years, prior to retire- ment, in Atlanta, GA as Divisional Vice-Pres- ident of Advertising and Marketing with Fed- erated Department Stores. Alma was the be- loved daughter of the late Elsie Freedman and Samuel Freedman, and is survived by her lov- ing sister, Fran Freedman of Los Angeles, CA. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimers Association. GOOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com FREEDMAN Sarah Freedman (nee Lichtenstein), 97 passed away December 24, 2020 in Beach- wood, Ohio. Sarah was born in Philadelphia to the late Bernard (Rodeo Ben) and Kather- ine Lichtenstein. A proud graduate of the Philadelphia High School for Girls, Sarah was married for 69 years to the late Bernard Freedman. Sarah is survived by her children, Robert Freedman (Mary Ann Morris) of Ann Arbor, MI and Lois Freedman (Mark Munetz) of Shaker Heights, OH; sister Blossom Fen- ster (Henry) now of Boston; and grandchil- dren Ben Freedman, Jonathan Munetz and Katherine Munetz. She was predeceased by brothers David and Gerson Lichtenstein. Sarah and Bernie had many wonderful retire- ment years in Boca Raton, Florida where Sarah helped keep beautiful the Century Vil- lage grounds and prepared the fish that Bernie brought home from his fishing expedi- tions. She was most proud of her adoring grandchildren who knew her as the beloved Bubs. She was a woman of strong convic- tions who saw the good in people and the patch of blue in a cloudy sky. Private graveside services were held in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in Collingdale, PA. The family sug- gests donations to the Jewish Federation of Philadelphia, Shriners Hospitals for Children or the charity of your choice. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com FREIMARK Margaret C. Freimark (nee Hartman), age 93; Hatboro, PA; on December 28, 2020 of com- plications due to Covid-19; beloved wife for 72 years of the late Jerry; loving mother of Linda Freimark (Bob Doyle) and the late Robert Freimark (Karan); devoted sister of Lore Homer (Bernard); cherished grandmoth- er of Judith, Melissa and Cynthia, adored great-grandmother of Safira and Astrid. Mar- garet arrived in the U.S. on her 11th birthday from Germany in 1938. Services were private. Contributions in her memory may be made to Philabundance. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS www.levinefuneral.com FRIEDMAN FREED Carol Freed (nee Koff) passed away January 19, 2021. Beloved wife of Marvin Freed. Lov- ing mother of Sharon Mosenkis(Rick), Diane Cavanaugh (Paul), and Michael Freed (Lori). Adoring Mommom of Laura Gianinni (Adam), Julie Burke (Sean), Jocelyn Freed, Jordan Freed, Adam Mosenkis, Ryan Mosenkis, and five great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Skip Koff. She was an avid golfer, pas- sionate gardener and an accomplished pian- ist, orchestra conductor and voice coach who was known around Delaware County for her work in local musical theater productions. Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Funeral ser- vices are private. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com JOSEPH Vincent Friedman, Jan. 14, 2021. Husband of the late Paula (nee Portnoy). Partner of Missy Decker. Father of Ross (Fania) and Craig Friedman. Brother of Diana (Ray) Greenberg. Grandfather of Gianna. He was loved and will be missed by all. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Bucks County SPCA, www.bcspca.org or to the Compre- hensive Heart Failure Program at Abington – Jefferson Health. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com HONOR THE MEMORY OF YOUR LOVED ONE... CALL 215-832-0749 & SONS S ERVICE • T RADITION • D IGNITY w w w. l e v i n e f u n e r a l . c o m • i n f o @ l e v i n e f u n e r a l . c o m JEWISHEXPONENT.COM JEWISH EXPONENT JANUARY, 2021 3 GERSHENFELD DEATH NOTICES GERSHENFELD Leona Gershenfeld (nee Levy) January 13, 2021; of Media, PA; beloved wife of the late Marvin; loving mother of Holly Alten (Steve) and Mitchell Gershenfeld (Sandra); cher- ished grandmother of Justin (Tiffanie), Mi- chael and Matthew. Due to Covid-19, ser- vices will be private. In lieu of flowers, contri- butions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS www.levinefuneral.com GERWITZ Herman M. Gerwitz, January 13, 2021 of Bala Cynwyd, PA. Beloved husband of Stacey (nee Ross); loving father of Stephanie (Brian) De- Mayo and Morgan (Zachary) Levin; adoring grandfather of Eric and Andrew; devoted brother of Hope (Donald) Knight, Arthur Ger- witz, Gregg Gerwitz, the late Robert Gerwitz, and Marc Glassman; cherished son of the late Milton Gerwitz and the late Elva (Irving) Glassman. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Food Bank Fund at Main Line Reform 410 Montgomery Ave, Wynnewood, PA 19096. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS www.levinefuneral.com GIMPEL Gladys Gimpel (nee Loev), Dec. 20, 2020. Wife of Marvin Gimpel. Mother of Harriet (Haim Green) Gimpel and Lois (Mahmood) Gimpel Shaukat. Sister of Arthur (the late Iris) Loev, Norman (Nancy) Loev, Esq., and the late Beverly (the late Jerry) Jackson. Grandmother of Adam and Zohra Shaukat. Services and interment private. Contribu- tions in her memory may be made to Ha- dassah, 1518 Walnut St., Suite 402, Phil- adelphia, PA 19102-3419: www.hadassah.org. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com J anuary , 2021 D eath N otices DEATH NOTICES GOLDBERG GOLDEN/BRODKIN Edith Golden/Brodkin (nee Rosen) January 17, 2021 at 100 years of age after a life full of family, elegance and love. Devoted wife of the late Philip Brodkin and the late Eugene Golden. Beloved mother of Amy (Stephen) Gaylon, Jeffrey (Ellen) Brodkin and Mark (Teresa) Brodkin. Proud grandmother of Al- isa, Robin (Jeffrey), Alexander, Hailey (Gregory), Hope, Kimberly, Paige and Philip (Katie). Adoring great-grandmother of Trace, Ryan, Jenna, Eric, Gavin, Katie, Sadie and Lucy. A special thank you to an honorary member of our family Sandra Brown for her care and love. Due to Covid-19 Services and Interment were private. Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS www.levinefuneral.com GOLDENBERG Joseph Goldenberg, Dec. 31, 2020. Husband of the late Marlene Goldenberg (nee Sadoff) Beloved father of Wayne (Jennifer) Golden- berg, Elysa Ruderman, and Samuel Golden- berg. Loving brother of David Goldenberg. Devoted grandfather of Elizabeth and Anna Goldenberg, and Nicole and Jake Ruderman. Funeral Services private. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Vietnam Veter- ans of America, https://vva.org. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com GLABERSON GLICK Wilma Goldman, 76, of Malvern, Pennsylvania, formerly of Philadelphia, died on Saturday, January 16, 2021. She is sur- vived by her Aunt Janet Cherry, sister-in-law, Marilyn Goldman and her nieces and neph- ews, Jeffrey (Ellen) Goldman, Michael (Robyn) Goldman, and Dr. David (Lisa) Gold- man, and six great-nephews and a great- niece. Also survived by her cousins, Alisha Dubb and Deborah Cherry. Preceded in death by her parents Gertrude Cherry Goldman and Joseph Goldman, brother Leonard Goldman and six aunts and uncles. Funeral services were private. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Philadelphia Animal Wel- fare Society (phillypaws.org) or National Alli- ance on Mental Illness (NAMI.org). GOLDSTEINS-ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com www.JewishExponent.com A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. GORCHOW Neil Gorchow (b. 1925 - d.2020) of Sioux City, IA, Philadelphia, PA, Sarasota, FL. An executive for Sperry Univac, WWII Veteran, community leader, Neil Gorchow passed away peacefully at home in Sarasota, FL, on December 26, 2020 at age 95. During a ca- reer spanning three decades at Sperry Uni- vac in Blue Bell, PA, Mr. Gorchow is credited with the design the 418 and 1100 series of mainframe computers and software pro- grams for Univac and helped usher in the computer age, working nationally and inter- nationally on computer operations integra- tion for NASA, the US Census, Disneyland and Disneyworld, the French National Rail- way, and Lufthansa. Born in Sioux City, IA, Mr. Gorchow served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, starting in the Navy’s V-12 Pro- gram before his commission as a Lt Jr on the Destroyer USS Eugene A. Greene. After the war, he earned a degree from the University of Iowa. Mr. Gorchow married educator, Roslyn Wein of Madison, WI, in 1955. The couple moved several times after Mr. Gorchow joined Univac, before he was pro- moted to Vice President of Product Strategy and Requirements at Sperry Univac World Headquarters in Bluebell, PA, in 1965 and moved with Roslyn and their four children to Abington, PA. He is listed in Who’s Who pub- lications. Mr Gorchow served on the board of Nippon Univac, Tokyo, and spoke at industry conferences on the need for computer soft- ware to become user friendly and have cross sector applications. Working with Grace Hop- per, he was a champion for women in the computer industry. He was a member of the United States’ Emergency Management Agency from 1971 to 1986. Joining Beth Shalom Congregation, Elkins Park, PA, in 1965, Neil served as Chair of various com- mittees and as congregation Vice President and co-Treasurer of Solomon Schechter Day School. He was congregation President from 1978-1981 and remained an active member of the Executive Board. Mr. Gorchow was a founding member of the Hebrew Free Loan Society at Beth Shalom, along with the late Rabbi Aaron Landes. He also served on the Advisory Board of Temple University’s Graduate School of Business. The couple re- tired to Sarasota, FL. They celebrated their 65th Anniversary in October of this year. An avid golfer, he continued playing until Febru- ary 2020. Mr. Gorchow is survived by his four children: Julie (Bob) Levine, Bruce Gorchow (Jodi Rosen), Jonathan (Elana) Gorchow, and Sheryl Gorchow-Stuart (Marc Stuart), and by 14 grandchildren. He is pre- deceased by sister Millicent Polsky and par- ents Joe and Doris Gorchow. Funeral Ser- vices were private. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Hebrew Free Loan Society of Greater Philadelphia, PO Box 298, Wynnewood PA 19096 or Beth Sholom Congregation, 8231 Old York Rd, Elkins Park PA 19027 or a charity of the donor’s choice. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com Arthur Irving Glick on January 14, 2021. Be- loved husband of the late Davida (nee Sch- lank); Loving father of Dr. Hillary Glick, Mary Ellen (Tim Cole) Glick and Dr. Susan (Barry Bergman) Glick; Devoted grandmother of Monica and Benjamin; Dear companion of Shirley Conston. Contributions in his memory may be made to HIAS PA, www.hiaspa.org. GOLDSTEINS' Judaism isn’t ROSENBERG'S just what we believe, or the prayers we recite or the laws we RAPHAEL-SACKS observe. It’ s also about the way we live. How we interact facebook.com/jewishexponent with others. The www.goldsteinsfuneral.com www.JewishExponent.com DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES GROSSBERG Herbert L. Goldberg on December 30, 2020. Husband of Anita (nee Lipshutz). Father of Merle (Rick) Gitomer and Bill Goldberg. Grandfather of Allison (Jon) Hight, Zachary Gitomer, Adrian Goldberg and Paige Gold- berg. Great-grandfather of Harper Hight. Fu- neral Services are private. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteindfuneral.com GOLDMAN Arnold Glaberson, December 15, 2020, of Huntingdon Valley, PA. Beloved husband of Doris (nee Shamberg) Glaberson; loving fath- er of Amy Glaberson, Mark (Lisa) Oser, Dr. Craig Oser, Keith (Debbie) Oser and the late Sandra Glaberson; cherished grandfather of Halie Jewel Oser, Zachary Edward Oser and Justin Evan Oser; brother of the late Estelle Bornstein. He founded Rome and Glaberson, where he worked with his partner, Joel Rome, for 58 years. Mausoleum Services were private due to Covid. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Sandra Robyn Glaberson Foundation at 161 Filly Drive, North Wales, PA 19454. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS www.levinefuneral.com DEATH NOTICES HERSHOFF Van Grossberg, lovingly known as Volfie, passed away on December 19, 2020, just shy of his 100th birthday. Beloved husband of the late Bernice (nee Krel); Loving father of Carl Grossberg, Edward (Helena) Grossberg and Francine (David) Orkin; Devoted Zayda of Shelly (Jordan), Jonah, Samantha Allison, Alex and Anita. Born in Dubno, Poland he was the youngest of 7 children. He lost his parents and three siblings during the Holo- caust, spent 10 years in forced labor camp but somehow managed to stay positive, lov- ing and kind to all the people he met, espe- cially his grandchildren. He was an active member in the Association of Jewish Holo- caust Survivors where he spent time socializ- ing with his many friends. Services and inter- ment were private. Contributions in his memory may be made to US Holocaust Me- morial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW, Washington DC 20024, www.donate.ushmm.org or Yad Vashem, PO Box 3477, Jerusalem 9103401, Israel, web- master@yadvashem.org GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com To place a Memorial Ad call 215.832.0749 A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com HONOR THE MEMORY OF YOUR LOVED ONE... CALL 215-832-0749 TO PLACE A MEMORIAL AD CALL 215.832.0749 A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com Honor the memory of your loved one... Call 215.832.0749 to place your memorial. Honor the memory of your loved one... Call and 215.832.0749 values we practice. The customs traditions we to embrace and pass down, generation AD to the next. place your memorial. TO from PLACE one A MEMORIAL CALL 215.832.0749 www.JewishExponent.com JOSEPH HERSHOFF Jeffrey “Jack” Hershoff, on January 9th, 2021 in total peace and in his sleep as we had prayed, our Father Jeffrey “Jack” Hershoff passed away. He was a dynamic and com- plicated man who lived a rich and adventur- ous life; most notably as a World Class Black Jack and Poker Player, a Vietnam Veteran, a man of faith in G-d, and restless in spirit as he was a seeker, an entrepreneur, always traveling around the country and world find- ing opportunity, adventure and in commu- nion with the G-d who lived in him, the one and only true G-d. Son of Abraham and Yetta, he was born in 1950 in the Overbrook sec- tion of Philadelphia. Brother to Michael Her- shoff, and Arlene (nee) Solomon, Brother-in- law to Mike Solomon, Beloved Father to Rita (nee) Hertzog, and Franklin McAdam by ad- option, Father-in-law to Philip Hertzog (who played many long hours of chess with Jef- frey, and even in the end could not beat him), Grandfather to Sofia, Samantha, Gavin, Emma, Isaac, Lucas, Pearl, Olivia and Fredy. He leaves behind cousins, a niece Ashley (nee) Morse, nephew Jason Solomon, great- nieces Madyson, Raegan, Ava and Great- Nephew Aiden, life long friends, classmates and business partners, and he is reunited with his parents and younger brother Mi- chael, whom he loved with his whole heart. Jeffrey was a high school drop-out, and mar- ried our Mother Tia McAdam when they were very young adults. Yet, he was an educated man who read thousands of books, and wrote thousands of more letters, and under- stood the very essence of life, through his reading, writings and musings. He was a man both at once burdened by his troubles and transcendent in all possible ways. He was honorable, loyal to the end, and as grounded in his principles as he was wistful and play- ful as a child. Stubborn-as-a-mule he beat Covid-19, and then died on his own terms. On behalf of my Father and in keeping with Jewish tradition I ask all that knew him to forgive him for any grievances and tres- passes and remember the essence of his light and love, his intelligence, his honor, his humor, his mitzvahs, and although he was not humble in life, he did the best he could to always do the right thing. And he succeeded as much as any man can succeed. In the end he told me that we were his legacy and that the faces of our children would carry our family’s legacy long into the future far bey- ond his eyes could see, and he was proud of all of us. From my dad I inherit my own tena- cious spirit of adventure, an intuition that is generational and beyond the ages, and a will to survive. He will be sorely missed, and already we feel strange being on earth without one of our parents. And yet, we know that a parents love transcends all things, even death. And as he once told us “time is not lin- ear. If we once were, we always are.” May you remember my father well. Rest In Peace Jeffrey, Jack, Maxman, Laid-back Jack, Dad. I will never forget you, and I know we will be together again. February 23, 1950 - January 9, 2021. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com To place a Memorial Ad call 215.832.0749 A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com facebook.com/jewishexponent www.JewishExponent.com & SONS S ERVICE • T RADITION • D IGNITY w w w. l e v i n e f u n e r a l . c o m • i n f o @ l e v i n e f u n e r a l . c o m 4 JANUARY, 2021 JEWISH EXPONENT JEWISHEXPONENT.COM J anuary , 2021 D eath N otices HIRSCH DEATH NOTICES HIRSCH Ruth Hirsch (nee Fischer) passed away Janu- ary 13, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Arnold Hirsch. Loving mother of David (Mira) Hirsch, and Judy Hirsch. Dear sister of Evelyn (the late Irving) Buddine, and Diane (David) Malament, sister-in-law to the late Stanley Hirsch (Sandie) aunt to Dale Buddine (Brian), Rick Buddine (Linda), Michele Wexler, Rich Wexler, Bill Hirsch (Dawn), Daryl Hirsch (Mindi), Lou Hirsch (Antonia), great aunt to Mike Elnick (Loren), Jodi Bud- dine, Brian Buddine, Lily Kempinski, Rae Kempinski, Jason Hirsch, Danielle Hirsch, Harrison Hirsch, Bennett Hirsch and great great aunt to Lee Elnick and Quinn Elnick. She was predeceased by her brother as a young boy, Zane Fischer. She is also re- membered with great fondness by long time friends of her children, friends in Israel and her many cousins. Contributions in her memory may be made to Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, 2100 Arch St. Phila PA 19103 www.jewishphilly.org Services were private. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com KAIMOWITZ Susan R. Kaimowitz (nee: Perstein). Dec. 23, 2020. Wife of the late Stanley E Kaimowitz, mother of Karen (Chris) Moyer and Michelle (Jack) Guida. Also survived by 4 grandchil- dren; Josh and Maddie Moyer, Renee (An- drea) and Lexi Guida. Susan was an retired administrative assistant with the B'nai B'rith Philadelphia regional office. Condolences and more at BerschlerAndShenberg.com BERSCHLER and SHENBERG KALINA Leah Kalina, 91, Jan. 15, 2021, of Voorhees, NJ. Wife of the late Gershon Press and the late Harry Kalina. Mother of Shirley (William Rapoport) Press and Barbara (Rob) Elkan. Grandmother of Andrew, Gershon, Sarah, Madeleine (Andrew) and Joshua. Great- grandmother of Luna and Simon. Leah was a Holocaust survivor. Contributions in her memory can be made to Raab-Goodwin Holocaust Museum and Education Center, www.jcrcsnj.org/goodwin PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc. Cherry Hill, NJ DEATH NOTICES KATZ Celia Starr Katz, 88. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and de- voted teacher passed away on December 17, 2020 in Indianapolis. Celia was born in Washington DC on October 7, 1932 to Mi- chael and Bessie Starr. Celia attended the University of Maryland. She and her late hus- band, Richard raised their family in Phil- adelphia, where Celia worked as a teaching assistant for elementary and middle school students. Celia loved children and was pas- sionate about their learning. Celia was a member of Congregation Rodeph Shalom in Philadelphia, and at Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation. She was a member of Com- passionate Friends and a volunteer with the Lawrence School District in Indiana through her work with OASIS. Celia is survived by her sons, Mitchell (Karen) and Larry (Coleen) Katz and her daughter-in-law, Andrea Katz; 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard and son, Bradley. Private graveside services will be held in Philadelphia. Memori- al contributions may be made to the Bradley S Katz fund at Riley Children’s Foundation, 30 S. Meridian St Indianapolis Indiana 46204. www.RileyKids.Org. KATZ Philip Isaiah Katz January 7, 2021, of Wyn- newood, PA. Brother of Terry Katz and the late Harry J. Katz. Son of the late Lawrence and Selma Katz. Services and Interment private. Contributions in his memory may be made to Jewish National Fund or a charity of the donor's choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS www.levinefuneral.com HONOR THE MEMORY OF YOUR LOVED ONE... CALL 215-832-0749 TO PLACE A MEMORIAL AD CALL 215.832.0749 KIRSCH Theodore “Ted” Kirsch passed away January 19, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Roberta Kirsch (nee Dechter). Loving father of Jodie Lachman (Andy), and Joel Kirsch (Emily). Adoring grandfather of Rachel, Emma, Benjamin, and Gabrielle. Dear broth- er of Phyllis Soufer (Danny). Also survived by his companion of three years, Bev Davis. Contributions in his memory may be made to The Jewish National Fund for the “Ted Kirsch Forest” www.jnf.org. Funeral services were private. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com KAZAN Rabbi Frederic Kazan, on January 4, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Marian (nee Axelrod); Loving father of Dr. Liebe Gelman (Bob), Dede Rachel Kazan (Bruce Wheeler); Adam Kazan (Rebecca Starr), Faith Kazan and Linda Kazan; Dear brother of Bonnie Kanef- sky; Devoted grandfather of Dr. Ari Gelman, Dr. Daniel Gelman, Shira Gelman, Ezra Kazan and Noah Kazan. Contributions in his memory may be made to Golden Slipper Club and Charities, 215 Presidential Blvd., 1st Fl., Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 or Greater Phila. Zionist Organization of America, PO Box 56, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com KOHN Ruth Kohn, age 97, peacefully passed away on Jan. 14, 2021 at Wesley Enhanced Living, Media PA. Ruth was the beloved wife of the late Leonard L; mother of Kenneth (Judy), grandmother of Lori (Brad) Phillips, and great grandmother of Kaylee and Evan Phil- lips. Ruth was born in Pittsburgh Pa. She was an elementary school teacher in the Up- per Darby school district for over 30 years. There will be no visitation. A memorial ser- vice will be held at a later date. Contributions in Ruth's memory can be made to Wesley Enhanced Living 100 Halcyon Dr., Media, PA 19063 or to a charity of your choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS www.levinefuneral.com Honor the memory of your loved one... Call 215.832.0749 to place your memorial. KAPLAN Mila Kaplan (nee Post) on December 28, 2020. Beloved wife of the late David Kaplan; Loving mother of Rebecca Kaplan. Also sur- vived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Mrs. Kaplan was a Holo- caust survivor, the only survivor of her very large family. She was also a retired, talented dressmaker. Services and interment were private. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Holocaust Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl., SW, Washington DC 20024 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com DEATH NOTICES KEVITCH Janice Kevitch, Age 85, passed away at her home in Plymouth Meeting, PA on December 18, 2020. She was the loving wife of the late Benjamin Kevitch for almost 68 years. She will be missed by her children Robert (Carla) Kevitch, Andrew (Lisa) Kevitch, Michael (Stacy) Kevitch, Todd (Sandra) Kevitch, and the late Stephen Kevitch and by her adoring grandchildren Samantha (Quincy) Moore, Danielle, Austin, Lindsey, Tristan, Sydney, Drew, Dylan, Lola, Izzy, and Jeremy Kevitch. Janice was born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised her family in Elkins Park spending many fun- loving and happy summers down the shore in Margate. Janice was the proud matriarch of the Kevitch family and kept many close friends for decades. She will be greatly missed by those whose lives she touched. Services and interment private. Contribu- tions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor's choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS www.levinefuneral.com A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com facebook.com/jewishexponent DEATH NOTICES KOPMAN Dr. Norman M. Kopman, 78, of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Novem- ber 29, 2020, as the sun was rising over the intra-coastal water way. Norman was born N o v e m b e r o f 1 9 4 2 i n P h i l a d e l p h i a, Pennsylvania. He was raised in a multi-gener- ational home by his loving grandparents, Jac- ob and Molly Nackowitz and his professional working parents, Herman and Pauline Kop- man. Norman attended Akiba Hebrew Academy, the oldest pluralistic Jewish sec- ondary school in the United States. This past year, 2020, Norman was able to join his Akiba classmates in a reunion via Zoom which he greatly enjoyed. His college years were spent at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, graduating with a Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences. Upon graduating college, he went on to medical school attending Phil- adelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Norman proudly joined the United States Army in 1969, during the Vietnam War, serving as a physician stateside where he completed his training and residency pro- grams the next 6 years. During his time at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas, he and his first wife, Joan, were blessed with their daughter Stephanie. Nor- man was accepted into the William F. Miller Pulmonary Fellowship Program at Dallas Methodist Hospital in 1974. After completing his fellowship, he set up a solo pulmonary practice in Dallas. He served Southwest Dal- las area and its residents for the next 38 years. His practice included years of Medical Directorships of ICU, and Cardiopulmonary Departments. Norman balanced his busy ca- reer with outside interests which included jogging, bicycling, fresh and saltwater sailing both nationally and internationally. He had a 34-year poker game he attended with his long-term poker buddies. He also loved his gentleman’s farm in Waxahachie, Texas and all his rescue dogs and animals. He enjoyed movies, dinner reservations, music, and the arts. He is survived by his wife, Trish Kop- man; daughter, Stephanie Beike and hus- band Brian of Evanston, Illinois; and stepson, Michele Indelicato and wife Gretchen of New York, NY. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Pauline Kopman; broth- er, Arthur Kopman; cousins; nieces; and nephews. KRAMER Mitchell A. Kramer, Esq. passed away on January 15, 2021. Husband of Judith (nee Hahn). Father of Barbara Kramer (Steven Acker) and Mitchell F. (Christine) Kramer. Grandfather of Anna Rosenfeld, Eva Rosen- feld and Alexander Acker. Step-Grandfather of Jared Acker, Evan Acker and LeeAnn Ack- er. Great Grandfather of 3. Private Graveside Services were held at Mt. Sinai Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com TO PLACE A MEMORIAL AD CALL 215.832.0749 www.JewishExponent.com To place a Memorial Ad call 215.832.0749 A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. DEATH NOTICES LANDAU Ethel Landau passed away on January 5th, 2021. Ethel dedicated much of her life mak- ing contributions to the Jewish community. Her distinguished career included Chairman of the Philadelphia Women’s division of Is- rael bonds, the Women’s Leadership Board of the Federation of Jewish Agencies, a founding member of Women of Vision, a Founder of the Brith Sholom Women’s divi- sion of Hebrew University, a lifetime member of the Philadelphia Geriatric Center and Board member of the Zionist Organization of Amer- ica. She received the National Brith Sholom Communal Award in 1983 and the Woman of the Year Award from Brith Sholom’s Emile Zola Chapter. She was also the recipient of the Legion of Honor – Chapel of the Four Chaplains. Ethel and her late beloved hus- band, Leonard, were married for 62 yrs. They were members of Beth Sholom for over 50 yrs. They dedicated the Board Room of Gratz College to help foster Jewish education for our youth. A devoted and caring matri- arch, Ethel is survived by her loving daugh- ters Merle (Steven) Fischer, and Sue (Lewis) Fleishman, grandchildren: Kymm (Chris) My- ers, Brooke (Drew) Raider, Laurie Pogach, Brett (fiance Ashley) Fleishman, Ari Fleish- man and greatgrandchildren: Jacob, Lily, Dylan, Morgan, George, and Charlotte. Con- tributions may be made to Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, Gratz College or Jewish Federation. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com LANDER Andrea Lander (née Gallet), passed on Janu- ary 4, 2021. Beloved wife of Howard, for over 51 years. Loving mother of Joy Lander and Michael Roe, and David Lander. Devoted Nana of Ella Roe and Jackson Roe. Sister of Ed Gallet and the late Jeffry Gallet, Aunt of Greg Gallet. She is also survived by many loving family and friends. Andrea was born in Brooklyn, NY, and would move to Pennsylvania to attend Wilkes College. While at Wilkes she was an active and vocal parti- cipant in the Women's Rights Movement, and an active member of the Democratic Party. While at Wilkes, she met Howard, who she would marry in 1969. After graduating from Wilkes she moved to Harrisburg and worked for the state in the Department of Com- munity Affairs, specifically dealing with hous- ing issues in Pennsylvania. Following her year in Harrisburg, she moved to Phil- adelphia where she worked for Model Cities, where she became a vocal advocate for so- cial change and the building of affordable public housing for the people of Philadelphia. Andrea graduated with her Masters in Politic- al Science from Temple University, and made a career change into the field of Real Estate, in which she worked for more than 25 years. Andrea was an active member of the Jewish community of Philadelphia, as a member of multiple synagogues, and spent time on the American Jewish Congress. As a breast can- cer survivor she supported the Susan G. Ko- men Foundation, helping to fundraise and as a yearly participant in the Mother's Day Walk for many years. Contributions in Andrea's memory may be made to the Susan G. Ko- men Foundation or to Society Hill Syn- agogue, in Philadelphia GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com Honor the memory of your loved one... Call 215.832.0749 to place your memorial. www.JewishExponent.com HONOR THE MEMORY OF YOUR LOVED ONE... CALL 215-832-0749 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. LANDER JOSEPH To place a Memorial Ad call 215.832.0749 & SONS S ERVICE • T RADITION • D IGNITY w w w. l e v i n e f u n e r a l . c o m • i n f o @ l e v i n e f u n e r a l . c o m JEWISHEXPONENT.COM JEWISH EXPONENT JANUARY, 2021 5 LEIBOWITZ DEATH NOTICES J anuary , 2021 D eath N otices DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES LEVINSON LITTMAN Gerald Levinson, on Dec. 24, 2020. Husband of the late Judith (nee) Laub, Father of Kara (Arthur Aaron) Levinson, Alissa Levinson, and Debra Baseman. Brother of Lewis (Vicki) Levinson and the late Edith Furst. Grandfath- er of Ella, Aaron, and Danyel. Services and in- terment private. Contributions in his memory may be made to the National Museum of American Jewish History nmajh.org. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS www.levinefuneral.com LEIBOWITZ Elaine Leibowitz died on January 1, 2021 after a brief illness. She was the much loved wife of the late Barton Leibowitz and the daughter of the late Martin and Sarah Stein. She is survived by her children, Steve (Kath- erine) Leibowitz and Harriet Cramer. She was totally adored by her grandchildren, Julia (Michael Leichtman) Cramer, Anna (Andrew) Fisher, and Brooke and Chase Leibowitz, and by her great grandchildren (Cole, J.P., Blake and the late Christopher). She is also sur- vived by her devoted former son-in-law, Dav- id Cramer (Christine). Elaine was a proud graduate of Temple University and Olney High School, a Board Member for many years of the Abramson Senior Center, and a long- time member of the Philadelphia chapter of Hadassah and Israeli Bonds. She loved to travel, host amazing parties and, most of all, spend time with her family and her many friends. She was loved by all who were lucky enough to know her. Services were private, due to the pandemic. Once the Covid risk is over, we will have a celebration to remember this extraordinary, magnetic and loving per- son. Contributions in her memory can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. WEST LAUREL HILL FUNERAL HOME, Inc. www.westlaurelhill.com LISS facebook.com/jewishexponent A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com HONOR THE MEMORY OF YOUR LOVED ONE... CALL 215-832-0749 www.JewishExponent.com LEINER Dr. Seymour Leiner was born on March 14, 1937, and passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 26, 2020. A graduate of the Brooklyn School of Pharmacy and the University of Basel Medical School, he was both a Pharmacist and an Orthopedic Sur- geon. Known for always putting other people’s needs before his own and the first to give you the shirt off his back, he will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Sey- mour is survived by his Children, Gregory (Sarah) Leiner and Jessica (Bennett) Brook- stein, Grandchildren Ethan Leiner, Lourdes Leiner, and Lillian Brookstein. He is also sur- vived by his sisters, Marilyn Schiff and Isa- bel Schramm. A Vietnam Veteran, he was buried on January 5 th , 2021 at Washington Crossing National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the “Wel- fare Fund” at the Delaware Valley Veterans Home, 2701 Southampton Rd, Philadelphia PA 19154. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS www.levinefuneral.com A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com Honor the memory of your loved one... Call 215.832.0749 to place your memorial. facebook.com/jewishexponent LEVINSON Arnold E. Levinson of Margate passed away on January 20th. Arnie was a graduate of West Philadelphia High School in 1954 and Temple University’s Class of 1958 with a de- gree in business administration. He was own- er and operator of AAFEL Associates Advert- ising Agency and more recently was the cemetery administrator for the three Jewish cemeteries in Atlantic County. Arnie is sur- vived by his wife of 61 years, Ethel F., chil- dren, Alan Levinson, Lisa (Aaron) Riseman, and Faye (Gary) Shapiro, grandchildren, Mat- thew and Jillian Riseman, and Andrew, Allis- on, and Melissa Shapiro, and brother, Mar- vin Levinson. Services were held Friday Janu- ary 22nd. To view the service or leave a con- dolence, please visit, www.jsgfunerals.com. The family asks that contributions in his memory may be made to Shirat Hayam, 700 North Swarthmore Ave., Ventnor, NJ 08406. J.S. GOLDSTEIN Funeral Home & Monuments Inc. Mays Landing, New Jersey TO PLACE A MEMORIAL AD CALL 215.832.0749 6 JANUARY, 2021 To place a Memorial Ad call 215.832.0749 A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com DEATH NOTICES Gilbert Alvin Liss, M.D. born on October 13, 1929 widower of Hermine and father of five, died peacefully at home on December 18, 2020. Born in Philadelphia to Louis and Sad- ie Liss at Albert Einstein Hospital in the Ol- ney section of Philadelphia, he was given a silver cup as the "fattest baby". He lived his early years above the Louis Liss bakery, the family business on Rockland Street in the Lo- gan section of Philadelphia. At his parents’ side in the bakery he learned the skills to be- come a talented cake decorator and baker, skills that he shared with his children, grand- children, and community for the rest of his life. As a young boy and man he spent much of his summer time on the family farm in Vineland and in Atlantic City. After graduat- ing from Olney High, he received a degree in accounting from Temple University. Re- cruited to Officer Candidate School, h e entered the United States Navy and served as Lieutenant on the SS Huse, a destroyer es- cort, for two years during the Korean War. He was married in 1953 to the love of his life, Hermine Betty Eisenberg, a Bronx beauty, whom he met on a blind date while in the ser- vice. Following postings at naval bases in Key West, Florida and Newport, Rhode Island, Gil and Herm and their first child returned to live with Lou and Sadie in Philadelphia’s East Oak Lane neighborhood. They would live with Lou and Sadie for the next 11 years. With initial plans to join his father in the bakery, a change in career path led him back to school to become a doctor. While he completed his medical training Gil and Herm added four more children to the house in E. Oak Lane. He received his M.D. from Temple University School of Medicine with honors in 1961, in- terned at Philadelphia General Hospital and served a residency in OB/GYN at Temple Uni- versity Hospital. The whole troop moved to Phoenixville Pennsylvania in 1965 where he opened one of the first OB practices in the community, delivering over 8000 babies dur- ing his career. Gil loved the practice of medi- cine and took joy in helping others. He was a leader in the hospital and at his synagogue, B’nai Jacob, to which he remained dedicated until his death. He was full of life and love, with bear hugs for family and friends and was able to see the best of and take true pleasure in the people and world around him. He loved to hunt and fish and treasured 50 years of family time at the Lake Winnipesaukee Bear Island summer cottage. He loved gardening, always competing with nature to grow the earliest tomatoes and propagating beautiful flowers and plants in his greenhouse. Gil died at 91 years of age after a long struggle with Parkinson's and a one-week illness with COVID 19. Gil and Hermine were able to re- main in their home because of the loving care and phenomenal devotion of their team of caregivers from Angel Companions. Words cannot express the family's gratitude for these people who loved Gil and Hermine, truly becoming part of our family. He and Hermine, who died last year, leave a rich leg- acy of values including family, love, honor, respect and loyalty. He is survived by his five children, Jon (Andi), Bob (CJ), Larry (Wendy), Fred (Diane) and Abbe (Aaron). He took enormous pride in his 14 grandchildren and their partners Naomi (Joe), Jacob (Boom), Toby (Lalo), Hannah (Kyle), Laura (Toby), Dana (KG), Louis, Zachary (Jaz), Kyle, Claire, Nathan, Ellie (Dan), Jeremy (Helen), and Gabe (Kelly). Great-grandchil- dren brought it full circle – Jackson, Talya, Andrew and Isaac. Donations may be direc- ted to two of his favorite charities, Congrega- t i o n B ’ n a i J a c o b , 1 0 1 M a n a v o n S t, Phoenixville, PA 19460 and the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Medical Alumni Fund online at giving.temple.edu/maascholarship or by mail atTemple Health Institutional Advancement, P.O. Box 827651, Philadelphia, PA, 19182- 7651. TO PLACE A MEMORIAL AD CALL 215.832.0749 HONOR THE MEMORY OF YOUR LOVED ONE... CALL 215-832-0749 Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com www.JewishExponent.com A Community Remembers JEWISH EXPONENT Geraldine “Gerry” Littman (nee. Dantowitz) on January 19, 2021. Wife of the late Samuel Littman. Mother of Caren Littman, Major Robert (Ruth) Littman and Dr. Louis (Dr. Su- zanne Datto) Littman. Sister of Sydney Stein and Dr. Jaclyn Danton. Grandmother of Dav- id and Nathaniel. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A clown for over 25 years with Samuel, known as “Dusty”, you could often find her volunteering at Jeannes Hospital before moving down to Florida. Con- tributions in her memory may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation www.jdrf.org or American Heart Assocation www.heart.org or Multiple Sclerosis Society https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Donate. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS LITZ Jack Litz, 92, passed away December 30, 2020 in Wilmington, DE, formerly of Cherry Hill, NJ and South Philadelphia, PA. A gradu- ate of Temple University Law School, Jack was a proud Army Corporal in WWII, served as Commander of the Jewish War Veterans from 1987–1988, a proud Philadelphia Mum- mer and a published poet. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis Litz (nee Shaw), loving father of Dr. Ilene Goldman Litz, Michelle Faber (Fred), the late Stacy Litz, and the late Carol Kodak; also survived by 1 granddaugh- ter, Alexis Profera. Private graveside services were held at Roosevelt Cemetery in Trevose, PA. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com MACHLES Frank Machles on January 2, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Ackerman); Loving father of Stephanie Chappelle and the late Gillian Fringer; Dear Brother of Martin Machles and Arnold (Lois) Machles; Devoted grandfather of Lewis, Shawn, Samantha, Shelby and Patrick. Also survived by 2 great- grandchildren. Services and interment were private. Contributions in his memory may be made to Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired, C/O Jewish Federa- tion of Greater Phila., 2100 Arch St., Phila., PA 19103. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com MALINOFF Edward Allan Malinoff, 84, born and raised in South Philly, most recently of Yardley, PA, died on January 19, 2021 after a hard-fought battle with COVID-19. Known to most as Ed or Eddie by his beloved wife Karen, who passed away in 2007 after 40 years of mar- riage, he was the loving father of Josh (Elisa) and Dori (Doug) and adoring grandfather of Eden, Zack, Holly and Karina. He had 3 nieces and nephews he cherished as well as 3 grand-dogs. Ed was known for his endless puns and wit. If there was a pun to be made, he would come up with one almost immedi- ately. It was an innate talent. He loved his Philly sports teams, was a great appreciator of music and sang all the time. Ed was a movie buff and remembered songs from old movies word for word despite having demen- tia. He loved the Jersey shore, especially Margate and AC where he enjoyed the buf- fets and shows. Ed was a graduate of Temple University and served in the Air Force. He worked as a logistics manager for the U.S. Navy with the Tomcat F-14 for 35 years. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901, www.dementiasociety.org are most appreciated. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com A Community Remembers MORROW DEATH NOTICES MESSERMAN Hon. Robert H. Messerman, beloved hus- band, father and grandfather, peacefully passed away on December 28, 2020 in Voorhees, NJ. Bob is survived by his wife and best friend of 58 years Judith Messerman, his children Linda Messerman, Deborah (Samuel) First, Michael (Sharon) Messerman, and his grandchildren Daniel and Eric First, and Justin, Ethan and Julia Messerman. A first-generation American, Bob was a mod- ern day “renaissance man” born on Decem- ber 1, 1938 in Atlantic City, NJ. With a per- sonality that would light up any room he entered, Bob balanced an unmatched work ethic with a witty comedic-charm. He grew up in Atlantic City, NJ, working in his father’s grocery store, which molded him into the hard-working man he would become. Bob graduated Atlantic City High School, earned a BS in Accounting from NYU, a JD from Temple Law School, and a PhD in Education from the University of Sarasota. As a work- ing professional, Bob was an accountant, a lawyer admitted to practice in NJ, PA and FL, a licensed real estate broker, landlord-tenant officer for the City of Philadelphia, small busi- ness owner and a professor of business law at Penn, Rutgers Law School and Pierce Ju- nior College. Bob also worked for Cherry Hill Township as its Chief Labor Negotiator and Municipal Court Prosecutor. In addition, Bob also served many years as a NJ Municipal Court Judge and was active for decades in local politics. Bob and Judy spent many win- ters in Boynton Beach, FL, but Absecon Is- land always remained close to Bob’s heart. He and his beloved Judy spent every sum- mer for over 40 years in Margate, and later Ventnor. Bob was an extraordinary man whose kindness, positivity, friendship and love impacted everyone he ever met. He will sorely be missed. PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc. MOLOTSKY Fay Molotsky (nee Lev), of Cinnaminson, NJ, passed away on January 7, 2021. Fay was born to Zelick and Yetta Lev in Wilmington, DE. Fay graduated from Simon Gratz High School and entered the field of bookkeeping. Wife of the late Arnold Molotsky. Beloved mother of Sharon Molotsky, Linda Molotsky and David (Michael Freshwater) Molotsky. Adoring Bubbie to grandchildren Jessica (Kate) Bordner, Courtney Bordner, Austen Di- Massimo, Hanna DiMassimo and Bubbie Fay to great grandchildren Emilia and Madelyn Bordner. Survived by sister Barbara (Babsy) Feldman, and a host of nieces and nephews. Also remembered by Richard DiMassimo. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in her memory be made to Samaritan Hos- pice Care in South New Jersey samaritannj.org or Uncle Neil’s Home, A Farm Sanctuary uncleneilshome.org. Mom/Bubbie - we love you a bushel and a peck. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com MORROW Bernard Morrow of Wynnewood, PA, passed away on January 7, 2021. Loving husband of the late Jeanette Morrow (nee Edelstein). Father of Randi Morrow, Dr Todd Morrow & Dr Richard Morrow and four grandchildren. Son of the late Nessie Morrow. He was Past President of William Penn Lodge, B’nai Brith, & Mason Equity Lodge, a retired Sales Man- ager of Sears, and volunteered at Lankenau Hospital. Graveside Services Roosevelt Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to American Heart Association, www.heart.org GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com facebook.com/jewishexponent Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com Honor the memory of your loved one... Call 215.832.0749 to place your memorial. To place a Memorial Ad call 215.832.0749 JEWISHEXPONENT.COM J anuary , 2021 D eath N otices NEIMAN DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES POLLAN NEIMAN Myrna Neiman, 80, of Jenkintown, PA died December 26, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Norman Neiman, loving mother of Sharon (Michael) Neiman-Hackett and An- drea (Harry) Neiman-Dent, adored grand- mother of Rowen Hackett, Trae Dent and the late Ashley Dent and the dear sister of Julie Shafritz and the late Carey Mandell. Graveside services were held at Shalom Me- morial Park. Contributions in her memory can be made to the Ashley Nicole Dent Me- morial Fund, 747 Hammocks Way, Edisto Is- land, SC 29438 or the Michael J. Fox Founda- tion for Parkinson’s Research, www.michaelj- fox.org PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc. NEWMAN Judith B. “Judy” Newman (nee Fine), Janu- ary 6, 2021 of Boca Raton FL, formerly of Broomall, PA; beloved wife of Jeffrey; loving mother of Julie Newman, Jill (Larry)Kaplan and Gene Newman; adoring grandmother of Sydney and Riley. Services were private. Contributions in her memory may be made to Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia (www.jewishphilly.org) or a charity of the donor’s choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS www.levinefuneral.com Elaine Pollan (nee Kramer) age 83, of Warminster, PA passed away on December 25, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Sol Pollan. Cherished mother of Merle (Andy) DeLaFuente and Abby Alexander. Loving grandmother of Leigh DeLaFuente, Michael (Samantha) DeLaFuente and Brielle DeLaFuente, and great grandmother of Cooper DeLaFuente. She was the daughter of the late Jean & Cyrus Kramer and sister Of the late Alan Kramer. Born and raised in Wynnefield, Elaine was a graduate of Over- brook High School. She worked for over 30 years as a legal secretary at Duane, Morris & Heckscher. Contributions in her memory may be made to The American Cancer Society, 1818 Market St.,Ste 2820, Phila. PA 19103 www.cancer.org GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com OLNEY Fay Olney, a retired microfilm processor in the medical field, died January 21. She was 93 and a resident of Holland, PA. A widow, she was the former Fay Golden. She is sur- vived by a daughter, Renee (James) Stanton. Services & interment were private. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com PARRIS Anthony “Tony” Parris on January 15, 2021. Beloved husband of Thelma “Tamy” (nee Ru- bin) and the late Jacqueline (nee Goldman); Loving father of Steve (Sue) Parris, Gary (Belle Scarpignato) Parris, Ilene (Larry) Ber- man, Connie (Steve) Berger, Donna (Richard) Solomon; Dear father-in-law of the late An- drea Parris; Devoted grandfather of Laurie (Craig), Jaimie (Jeff), Danny, Jenna (Patrick), Jessica (Farrell), Kenny, Samantha, Justin, Shelby (David), Scott (Sarah), Danny (Rachel) and Joey (Jamie). Also survived by 14 great grandchildren. Services and inter- ment were private. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com HONOR THE MEMORY OF YOUR LOVED ONE... CALL 215-832-0749 TO PLACE A MEMORIAL AD CALL 215.832.0749 www.JewishExponent.com HONOR THE MEMORY OF YOUR LOVED ONE... CALL 215-832-0749 ROBINSON RHEUBAN Robert I. Rheuban, born June 26, 1928, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2021 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of the late Faye who preceeded him in death on June 12, 2020. They were married on Oct. 10, 1953. He was a proud Navy veteran of both WWII and the Korean Conflict. Loving father of Rande (Howard) Levin and Beth (Jerry) Rubinstein. Devoted Grandfather (Pop) of Scott (Samantha) Levin, Adam Levin, Julie Rubinstein and Reid (Alexandra) Rubinstein. Adored Great Grandfather (Pop Pop Rodsey) to Chase Wolkov, Jake, Max and Drew Levin and Rae Rubinstein. He was a man who loved his family and friends, and his country, and will be greatly missed. Robert was laid to rest on January 12, 2021 at Shalom Mem. Park. Donations can be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, Processing Center, PO Box 863765 Orlando, FL 32886, www.shriner- shospitalforchildren.org GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com RICHMAN Irvin “Jerry” Richman, on January 11, 2021. Beloved husband of Irene (nee Cohen); Lov- ing father of Shelley (Stuart) Kolber and Marc (Francine) Richman; Devoted grandfather of Garrett (Tina), Jessica, Carly and Allison; Ad- oring great-grandfather of Emily and Gwen. Services and interment were private. Contri- butions in his memory may be made to Food Bank of New Jersey, 1501 John Tipton Blvd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com ROBINS My mother, Rhonda Robins passed away on April, 8th 2019 at St. Mary's Medical Center at the age of 66. My mother was born in Phil- adelphia on May, 17th 1952. She was sur- vived by her mother, Bernice Goldstein, brother, Bruce Mitchell, sons, Travis and Justin Robins, Granddaughters, Gabriella and Avery Robins, Grandson, Carson Robins, Daughter-in-law, Misty Robins, and husband, Jay Robins. Her Hebrew name was Rivkah. My mother resided in Newtown, PA. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, wife, and a great & loyal friend to those that knew her. She was a beautiful wo- man inside and out as you can see in the photo. Unfortunately, she suffered from sig- nificant health issues from a young age, but always tried to make the best out of life, and was incredibly giving. My mother was a caring woman who would do numerous good deeds/mitzvahs daily for many people in her life. She was also a brilliant business person and extremely intelligent. She played the pi- ano beautifully and could speak fluent Span- ish. My mother could put a smile on anyone's face. It has been over a year since my moth- er passed away and I still think about her every day. My family and I are trying our best to move on with our lives the best way we can, along with my amazing grandmother. My mother is resting in peace now and no longer suffering. This incredibly difficult ex- perience has provided further clarity to my life and assisted with enhanced compassion. A wise woman once told me it's important to go to bed at night and wake up each morn- ing telling your spouse and family that you love them and hug them no matter what. Hugs are like matzoh ball soup. It's also im- portant each day to do good deeds for those in need. Give to the food banks and the boys and girls clubs and make a difference. A wise Hasidic man once told me to start my day with 3 quarters in the left pocket and for each good deed/mitzvah you do during the day move to the right pocket. So before you hug and love your spouse and kids and say good night you should feel good about these good deeds too. In my mother's memory, I have created a butterfly garden in my backyard. She loved butterflies. I truly believe she will always watch over us fondly. May she R.I.P. To my family, and friends try to enjoy each and every day of your life. Love, Travis Robins Sidney J. Robinson, 96 of Huntingdon Valley PA, passed away peacefully on Dec. 21 2020. He was born Nov. 11, 1924 in South Phil- adelphia, the son of Phillip and Lotte (Her- stein) Robinson. Sid graduated from South Philadelphia High School and when his coun- try called, enlisted in the US Army Air Corp becoming a Radio Operator on a B17 Bomber. After proudly serving his country, Sid returned home and started his 70+ year career in the drapery and slipcover fabric in- dustry at Croydon Fabrics on 4th St. where he met his true love, Annette Sumsky. He later went to work for Leedes Fabrics until its closing. In his 80's he started a new career in retail sales at Walmart and worked there for 10 years. Sid and Annette were married in 1952 and enjoyed 60 beautiful years togeth- er. They formerly lived in Levittown, and then moved to Northeast Philadelphia. Sid was a salesman and with that outgoing personality and kind spirit he made lasting friends wherever he went. Annette loved to travel, and she and Sid explored the world. Sid was a 70 year member of Richard Vaux Brother- hood Lodge #126 F&AM Phila. PA, as well as a longtime member of a VFW Post. Sid and Annette were longtime members of Congreg- ations of Shaare Shamayim and had left their indelible mark in the Jewish Community. Sid was predeceased by his wife (Annette). Fath- er of Michael Robinson (Dr. Marjorie Block Robinson) and Sharon Robinson-Taylor. Grandfather of Emily Robinson; Brother of the late Meyer Robinson; Brother-in law of Gilbert and Rita Sumsky and Herbert Sum- sky. Also survived by his two devoted cous- ins Dorothy Loman and Joyce Herstein. Graveside services were private. Contribu- tions in his memory can be made to Con- gregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Ver- ree Rd, Philadelphia PA 19115. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERGS’ RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com ROSE Louise Bers Rose, 104 years of age, Decem- ber 20, 2020 of Meadowbrook, Pa. Devoted wife of the late Leon Morris Rose. Cherished mother of Bonnie (Peter Scheid) Rose George and Michael (Sara) Rose. Sister of the late Julian S. Bers and the late Solomon N. Bers. Also survived by five loving grand- children and seven great-grandchildren. Ser- vices and interment were private. contribu- tions in her memory may be made to a Wo- men Golfers Give Back. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS www.levinefuneral.com A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com Honor the memory of your loved one... Call 215.832.0749 to place your memorial. 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. DEATH NOTICES ROSENBERG ROBBINS Saul Robbins, on December 22, 2020. Be- loved husband of the late Sandra (nee Ver- bet); Loving father of Fred (Robin) Robbins, Sherri Robbins-Utain and Dayna Robbins; Devoted grandfather of Stephen, Matthew, Gillian (Andrew) and Seth. Services and inter- ment are Private. Contributions in his memory may be made to American Heart As- soc., 1617 JFK Blvd., Ste 700, Phila., PA 19103, www.heart.org. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com PONT Gerald (Jerry) Pont, January 8, 2021; New York City; of complications related to con- gestive heart failure. Survived by a daughter, son-in-law, granddaughter, sister, niece and nephew. Also survived by his devoted part- ner. A graduate of Germantown High School and Penn State. He earned his law degree (J.D.) from American University. Owner and president of Walnut Printing in New York City from 1987 until his death. Jerry loved sailing, traveling and visiting with friends and family. He is remembered for his wit and sardonic sense of humor, but he mostly wants to be remembered as grandpop, a role he truly cherished. Due to COVID restrictions, ser- vices and interment were private. Contribu- tions in Jerry’s memory can be made to American Heart Association at www.heart.org DEATH NOTICES SCHIMMEL facebook.com/jewishexponent JOSEPH Edith Rosenberg of Anna, Texas passed away on January 20, 2021 at the age of 91. She was born on February 7, 1929 to Jack and Rose (Black) Pollack in Brooklyn, New York. After she graduated from high school, Edith attending a secretarial school for a number of years. Edith married Julius Rosenberg on June 19, 1956 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After getting married, Edith spent her time raising her kids and taking care of her family. Edith worked for the nationally famous retail store Wanamakers for 25+ years, She en- joyed going to Broadway shows and mu- seums with her husband. She is survived by her son, Mitchell Rosenberg and wife, Carla of Anna, Texas; ex-daughter-in-law, Gina Rosenberg-Walsh of McKinney, Texas; granddaughters (her pride and joy), Savan- nah Rosenberg of Charleston, South Caro- lina and Cassidy Rosenberg of Norman, Ok- lahoma; and numerous other loving family and friends. Edith was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Julius Rosenberg; son, Barry Rosenberg; and sister, Ethel Wyman. Edith will always be remembered as the nicest person anyone had ever met. TURRENTINE-JACKSON-MORROW McKinney, TX ROSENTHAL Ronald S Rosenthal, DDS age 88 died of COVID 19 on December 31st. Beloved hus- band of Pat (nee Prince). Loving father of Caryn Coff (Howard), Judy Wetzler (Merrick), and Dr Marc Rosenthal (Paula Cupertino), ex Lorraine Seifert. Devoted grandfather of Allyson (Gregor Hoffman), Sarah (Michael Matza), Austin, Carly, Sydney and Miles. He will be deeply missed. Ron, a graduate of Central High School, Temple University and Temple University School of Dentistry, was a popular and respected Dentist for over 50 years. He is the son of the late Herbert and Cecel Rosenthal, brother of the late Linda Gershenson (Robert) and brother in law of Marcia Bryant (Al). Graveside services were private. Contributions in his memory can be made to the act.alz.org or Golden Slipper Club & Charities, 215 Presidential Blvd #1, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL- www.goldsteinsfuneral.com SAUL Albert Saul, 72, passed away on January 2, 2021, in Philadelphia. A graduate of Drexel University (Mechanical Engineering), Temple University School of Medicine, and residency and fellowship at Einstein Hospital, Al worked as a Cardiologist first in South Philly and then in the medical offices at Jefferson Hospital, Torresdale. His claim to fame was treating Stevie Nicks after she fell off the stage at a concert. He was a private pilot and loved air- planes and could often be found pouring over a WWII model. Beloved husband of 49 years of Linda (nee Marinoff), loving father of Marla Figlin (Ross) and David Saul (Anna), and hero to his grandchildren Noah Saul, Shiloh Saul, and Madison Figlin. Private graveside services were held at Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions in his memory may be made to Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Americ- an Cancer Society (ACS) or Philadelphia An- imal Welfare Society (PAWS). GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com SCHIMMEL Vicki Schimmel (nee Wasserman), on December 22, 2020, of Lafayette Hill, PA. Beloved wife of the late Edward Schimmel. Loving mother of Sherry (Mark) Hedson, Marcie (Michael) Bratman and Susan (Adam Weiss) Abramowitz. Grandmother of Rachel (Ben) Cohen and Jessica Tiffany. A private graveside service was held at Shalom Me- morial Park. Contributions in Vicki’s memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS www.levinefuneral.com TO PLACE A MEMORIAL AD CALL 215.832.0749 & SONS S ERVICE • T RADITION • D IGNITY w w w. l e v i n e f u n e r a l . c o m • i n f o @ l e v i n e f u n e r a l . c o m JEWISHEXPONENT.COM JEWISH EXPONENT JANUARY, 2021 7 SCHNALL DEATH NOTICES J anuary , 2021 D eath N otices DEATH NOTICES SCHNALL Rona Schnall, December 28, 2020 in Austin, TX. Rona was born on December 26, 1962 in Philadelphia and grew up in Cheltenham, PA. She graduated from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. Rona was an accomplished journalist at a young age whose career was cut short when, be- cause of a drunk driver, she suffered severe, life-altering injuries. Rona’s tremendous de- sire, strength and fortitude motivated her. She moved to Texas, took advantage of the Austin scene, continued to write, and cheer on the Flyers and Phillies, living life to the fullest. Rona taught us that no matter how hard life can be, there is light. She was that light and now she lives on in all of us who loved her. She is survived by her mother Maxine Schnall Mitnick; her father Nathan Schnall; and her sister Ilene Schnall. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to AD- APT, to advocate for the rights of the differ- ently abled; to the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia; or to the charity of your choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS www.levinefuneral.com SCHWARTZ Phyllis Schwartz (nee. Rudolph), the wife of Dr. Milton Schwartz and the love of his life for 61 years, the compassionate mom of Randall (& Abby) Schwartz and Erica (& Nicholas) Schwartz-Hall, the adoring Mimom of Kyle, Sophie, Isaiah, Raphael, and Elijah, passed away peacefully Monday, January 11, at St. Mary Medical Center with her loved ones at her side. She was an avid lover of all puzzles and games, an incurable romantic, and an amazing cook (known worldwide for her famous brisket). Phyllis worked as a computer operator at Univac on one of the first computers. She was a founding board member of the Newtown Chamber Orchestra, along with her husband, Milton, and served on it’s board for 20+ years. In her later years, she turned her passion for the arts into a BA in Art History at Temple University and then into the Interim Curator of Children’s Educa- tion at the Michener Art Museum. Phyllis had a unique way of making people feel special. She treated everyone with dignity and re- spect, whether a new introduction or a lifelong friend. Mom, we are grateful to you for teaching us the value of family and the meaning of love through your words and ac- tions. You will be sorely missed and lovingly remembered by all whose souls you touched. Services were private due to Covid-19 restric- tions. Donations in her memory may be made to the Newtown Chamber Orchestra, PO Box 716 Newtown, PA 18940, https://www.new- townchamberorchestra.org/ and the James A. Michener Art Museum, 138 S. Pine St. Doylestown, PA 18901, https://www.michen- erartmuseum.org/ . GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com SEGAL Jacob (Jack) Meyer, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on January 14, 2021, 4 days after his 97th birthday. Jack was born on January 11, 1924 in Philadelphia, the eldest of three chil- dren to Eva and David Segal. Jack is sur- vived by his daughters Debra Saranga and Lauren Foster and their husbands Yves Saranga and Peter Foster, his grandchildren David Romani and his wife Yelena, Nicole Ro- mani and Claire Foster and his great grand- son, Luca Romani. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Jule (Dee) Gloria Elfman Segal to whom he was married for 60 years before her passing in 2010. Jack had a full life as a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He would regale everyone with wonderful stories about growing up in Philadelphia, his time in the Air Force during WWII, his screen writing adventures for the Honeymooners and his long career in advert- ising. He continued his love of theater and the arts in his retirement, directing variety shows at his retirement home and starting art and dance lessons. Jack will be remembered by all for his quick wit, his sharp mind and his incredible memory. He will be missed beyond measure. Donations in Jack’s memory may be made to the American Can- cer Society. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com SERVETNICK Sally Robin Servetnick Jan. 15, 2021 of Ply- mouth Meeting formerly of Penn Valley. Be- loved wife of the late Samuel Servetnick; lov- ing mother of Rory and Michael (Morgan) Servetnick, cherished grandmother of Skyler Servetnick and devoted daughter of the late Bea and Abbey Rosenberg. Graveside ser- vices were held Jan. 17, 2021 at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS www.levinefuneral.com www.JewishExponent.com A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com To place a Memorial Ad call 215.832.0749 A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. Honor the memory of your loved one... Call 215.832.0749 to place your memorial. SOFFER DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES SHAPIRO SHUWALL Martin Oscar Shuwall 87, formerly of Wel- lington, FL, died Sunday January 10, 2021 in New Jersey after a long struggle with demen- tia. Born June 8, 1933 in Philadelphia to Ida (nee Redmond) and Mitchell Shuwall, Marty grew up in West Philadelphia. He recalled great times as a young child growing up across the street from Cobbs Creek Park, sledding, exploring the woods, and horse- back riding. He also spoke happily of playing tennis, as well as “box ball”, “step ball” and “stick ball” by the steps in front of their house. After losing his father at an early age, young Marty worked in a variety of jobs to help the family. Paper delivery, door to door magazine salesman, shoveling snow, soda fountain jerk, factory worker, movie usher/barker, and Good Humor Ice cream man – Marty was never afraid of hard work. In 1952, at the age of 19, Marty met the love of his life, Glenda (nee Bress) and within the year they would marry. The Korean war was going on and, in 1953, Marty enlisted in the Air Force. In his memoirs, Marty fondly re- called many adventures he and Glenda shared while they lived in Fairbanks during his years of military service. Honorably dis- charged in 1957, Marty returned to Virginia where he and his brother David acquired and ran George Friend’s bookstore, which was famous for its new and used books and unique selection of magazines. In 1961, Marty and his brother purchased one of the first Budget Rent A Car franchises in the country and Marty moved to Philadelphia to launch this new endeavor. Later joined by his brother David, they ran and grew the com- pany for the next 20 years. In 1967, Marty and Glenda moved to Lafayette Hill, Pa. Over the next many years, they raised three chil- dren and also spent many hours enjoying good times with neighbors. Marty especially enjoyed his weekly chess matches at the house as well as playing tennis and walking in the Wissahickon Park. Marty “retired” in 1982 to embark on a life of boating, fishing, travel and adventure with Glenda which they greatly enjoyed for the next 13 years. Sadly, Glenda passed in 1995. Several years after his loss, Marty was fortunate to find a second partner – enjoying over 10 rejuvenating years of travel, honing his photography skills, fine dining, great cooking and laughter with Thelma Weinberg of Wellington, Florida and Montauk, NY. Marty is survived by his three children Mitchell (Tina Walch), Julie Sinatra (Tom) and Pamela Steinberg (Phil), 8 grand- children and one great grandchild. A graveside memorial service at Haym Sa- lomon Memorial Park, Frazer, Pa, will be an- nounced at a later date. At the family’s re- quest, donations in Martin Shuwall’s name may be made to The American Brain Founda- tion or Friends of the Wissahickon. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS www.levinefuneral.com David Shapiro passed in the evening of Sunday December 13, 2020 in Fairfax CA at the age of 83. He went peacefully, with grace, in his home. He is survived by his longtime companions and step family of 50 years; Bar- bara Engerth, Edward Engerth, Eric Engert and brother Raymond Shapiro and his wife Judie. David was born in 1937 in Phil- adelphia to Alexander and Sadie Shapiro and grew up attending Overbrook High school. David was a starting forward on one of the best high school basketball teams of all time which, in the 1950’s, featured Wilt Chamber- lin and Vince Miller and faced other promin- ent players of that era. After high school Dav- id engaged in dental product sales. Then, in Bucks County PA. he worked for Ronald Katz in building material sales. David went on to be a successful business owner in the Kens- ington, Delaware Avenue waterfront area of Philadelphia as well as South Philadelphia on Oregon Avenue and Front Street. At those locations he joined forces with Ronald Kaleck and then opened his own stores under the “Builders Salvage” name. He closed out a successful business career in the Phil- adelphia area as the owner of “Big Dave’s Building Materials”. The bustling stores had customers parked deep into Delaware aven- ue. His father Al, came out of retirement to be a force in customer sales. His nephews Joel and Todd Shapiro and relation Eric En- gert spent multiple summers in their first jobs, gaining an education from David in the subtle nuances of negotiating business deals that they still put in practice in their profes- sional careers today. Big Dave was a talented negotiator and salesman and was a physical presence in those stores carrying more sheets of plywood and sheetrock in one go than anyone else in the warehouse could manage. In 1992 he moved to California north of San Francisco in Marin County, Fair- fax California. He continued to work on ma- jor accounts in the East Coast for many years traveling between CA, PA and NJ. He also manufactured doors and windows with Bobby Horning in PA for 20 years and worked as sales representative in San Fran- cisco at “Goodman Lumber Company”. Dur- ing his 30s he started a 50 year loving rela- tionship with Barbara Engerth and became a stepfather to Edward and Eric in the 1970s.He was always gracious and generous with those who knew him, with acts of kind- ness such as lending his GMC Jimmy SUV to Eric and 2 friends to do a 3 month cross country camping trip in 1981. From 1992 through 2020 he lived in Fairfax California with Barbara primarily to be available as a grandfather to Maxwell and Ela Rae Engert. Barbara and Dave’s house was near the schools and would be a welcome retreat a few times a week for the grandkids and their friends. He will remain one with the world in Marin California where you can visit with him at a location in the nearby environs to Mt Tamalpais State Park. David was as gregari- ous and generous a person as anyone would ever meet and will be remembered fondly by everyone who got to know him over the years. DEATH NOTICES SMITH David Smith on January 1, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Gertrude (nee Goldstein); Loving father of Jeffrey Smith, Barry (Ruth) Smith and the late Howard (Jeanne Kolodner) Smith; Devoted grandfather of Aaron and Eli- ana. After retiring from mechanical engineer- ing, he volunteered at the Franklin Institute for over a decade. Services and interment were private. Contributions in his memory may be made to Bucks Co. SPCA,www.bc- spca.org or to National Parkinson Founda- tion, www.parkinson.org or to Magen David Adom Israel’s National EMS, www.mdais.org. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com SOFFER Bess Soffer (nee Feinstein), 68, of Margate City, New Jersey, died on January 6, 2021, in Atlantic City, NJ, from the COVID-19 pan- demic. Bess was born on April 30, 1952 in Philadelphia, PA, to the late William and Phyl- lis (Kohn) Feinstein. She graduated Lower Merion High School and Temple University with a degree in early childhood education. Bess enjoyed her work as Residency Co- ordinator at Lions Gate Retirement Com- munity until her retirement in 2015. Throughout her life Bess was a longtime vo- lunteer within the community. She served as President of Temple Emanuel of Cherry Hill, NJ, founding President of the Young Leader- ship Council of Southern New Jersey, and leadership positions with the Jewish Federa- tion of Southern New Jersey, the Union for Reform Judaism, the URJ Camp Harlam, and Jewish Family & Children’s Services. Bess loved the Margate beach, traveling the world, attending theater, and baking for her family, especially her grandchildren. She lived with a full heart and will be missed more than she will ever know. Bess is survived by her be- loved husband of 45 years Jim, sons Geof- frey (Joaquin Esteva) of Los Angeles, CA, and Rabbi Matthew (Nicole) of Durham NC, grandchildren Caleb and Carmel, sister Michele (James) Lipenta of King of Prussia, PA, sister-in-law Trish (Robert) Mainwaring, and many cherished cousins, nieces, neph- ews and friends. Donations in Bess’s memory can be made to the URJ Camp Har- lam Arie Gluck Capital Fund donate.re- formjudaism.org/funsraiser/3092406 and Judea Reform Congregation https://www.judeareform.org/give PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc. CHERRY HILL, NJ To place a Memorial Ad call 215.832.0749 A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com SHUBERT Jeffrey M. Shubert, December 31, of San Francisco CA formally of Philadelphia. Hus- band of Tsuya, father of Spencer and Dustin, brother of Steven M. and Susan Shubert. Survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and Fraternity Brothers from Sigma Alpha Ro and the Equity Lodge of the Masons. Services will be private. Contributions in memory of Jef- frey Shubert may be made to the University of California, San Francisco supporting neur- oendocrine research. To make a gift, visit makeagift.ucsf.edu, or send a check dona- tion payable to “UCSF Foundation” to UCSF Foundation, PO Box 45339, San Francisco, CA 94145. 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. facebook.com/jewishexponent JOSEPH SILVERMAN Florence Silverman (nee Kester), age 93, January 2, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Samuel (Sammy) Silverman. Devoted moth- er to Ricky (Miriam) Silverman, Randi (Bob) Robinowitz, the late Alan "Pee Wee" Silver- man, Carla Silverman and Robert Silverman. Loving grandmother of Andrew (Sara) Silver- man, Alaina (Sam) Spiegel, Erica Silverman, Brian and Jeffrey Robinowtiz. Great grand- mother to Charlie and Emma Silverman and Mila and Jack Spiegel. Twin sister of Marilyn (Len) Malkiel. Contributions may be made to the City of Hope Medical Center or the char- ity of your choice. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com HONOR THE MEMORY OF YOUR LOVED ONE... CALL 215-832-0749 TO PLACE A MEMORIAL AD CALL 215.832.0749 www.JewishExponent.com & SONS S ERVICE • T RADITION • D IGNITY w w w. l e v i n e f u n e r a l . c o m • i n f o @ l e v i n e f u n e r a l . c o m 8 JANUARY, 2021 JEWISH EXPONENT JEWISHEXPONENT.COM J anuary , 2021 D eath N otices SOLL DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES WENITSKY DEATH NOTICES STEINIG SOLL David B. Soll, M.D. passed away on January 12, 2021. Beloved husband of Jean (Shtasel) for over 64 years. Loving father of Abby Nel- son (Marc), Stephen Soll (Joyce), Warren Soll (Sandy) and Adam Soll (Susie Bleiman). Cherished grandfather of Rachael Smith (Jason), Kate Nelson and Sydney, Harrison, Natalie, Jonathan, Emily, Benjamin, Amanda & Carly Soll. Dr. Soll, a world renown eye surgeon, spent his entire career in Phil- adelphia. He was born and raised in Brook- lyn, NY. He attended NYU and graduated from The Chicago Medical School. He com- pleted his internship at Philadelphia General Hospital and residency at Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital and then served in the U.S. Public Health Service, a division of the US Coast Guard as chief of the eye department. He returned to Philadelphia where he main- tained a successful ophthalmology practice for over 50 years. Dr. Soll specialized in cataract and intraocular lens surgery and re- constructive and cosmetic eye plastic sur- gery. He founded the Ophthalmology Depart- ments at Frankford Hospital, Hahnemann University Hospital and Cooper University Hospital and was chairman of the residency programs at Hahnemann and Cooper hospit- als. He was dedicated to teaching and trained hundreds of residents throughout his career. He was a professor of ophthalmology at Hahnemann and Cooper and was a frequent lecturer at national and international ophthal- mology meetings. Dr. Soll authored a widely used textbook on eye plastic surgery and wrote and edited numerous articles and chapters in ophthalmology journals and pub- lications. Dr. Soll’s additional accomplish- ments included being a founding member and past president of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Sur- gery. He developed surgical techniques, in- strumentation and medication used world- wide in eye plastic surgery, cataract and in- traocular lens surgery and glaucoma surgery. Dr. Soll had a zest for learning and know- ledge. He enjoyed attending the Philadelphia orchestra, operas at the Met and various lec- tures. He loved to travel the world with his wife Jean and to spend time with his family at the Jersey shore. Funeral services will be private. Contributions in Dr. Soll’s memory may be made to The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia www.jewishphilly.org GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com SPIVAK Karl L. Spivak, known affectionately by friends and family as “Bud” died on Decem- ber 12, 2020. Adored by wife Ann (Haines), daughter Stacy, son Noah (Robin Shuler) and grandsons Jaryd and Adam. Karl, the son of J Henry Spivak and Miriam Fingles grew up in West Philly, attended Drexel University graduating as a Mechanical Engineer and then received his law degree from Temple University after which he practiced Patent Law. His education was paused by WWII while he spent several years as a machine gunner in the Army stationed in France and Germany. In 2001 they moved to Carefree, Arizona. He was married to Ann for 65 years during which time they had a wonderful life and travelled the world. It just won’t be the same without him! STEINBERG Harry Steinberg, on December 23, 2020 of Crystal Lake, IL, formerly of Willow Grove, PA. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn (nee Goldstein), loving father of Paul Steinberg (Dorrie), Rhonda Barner (Walt), Sandra Duncan-Baney, Janet Duncan (Elliott) and Brian Steinberg (Suzanne); also survived by 16 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Services and In- terment were private. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Dis- ease Association. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS www.levinefuneral.com STEINBERG Harry Steinberg, on December 23, 2020, of Crystal Lake, IL, formerly of Willow Grove, PA. beloved husband of the late Marilyn (nee Goldstein), loving father of Paul Steinberg (Dorrie), Rhonda Barner (Walt), Sandra Duncan-Baney, Janet Duncan (Elliot) and Bri- an Steinberg (Suzanne); also survived by 16 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Services and Interment private. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Dis- ease Association. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS www.levinefuneral.com Mirele Weiner Steinig, wife of the late Melvin Steinig, died on December 24. Survived by children, Rabbi Sholom D Steinig (Judi) and Ann G Greenberg (Jay). Sister of the late Shirley (Shulamith) Toltzis and Berel T Wein- er. Mirele was the daughter of the late Fannie Teller Weiner and Harry Weiner. She is sur- vived by grandchildren, Esti Sarles (Maty), Binny Steinig (CJ), Michali Bazian (Elliot), Rabbi Ari Steinig(Rachel), Ethan Greenberg and Seth Greenberg(Rebecca). She is also survived by 8 great-grandchildren, loving nieces and nephews and cousins. Mirele was a graduate of Philadelphia High School for Girls, Temple University, Community College of Philadelphia and Gratz College. Mirele val- ued teaching, learning, love of family. She was a life-member of Hadassah and ORT. Former member of BZBI in Center City, and Adath Jeshurun/OCJC-BI. She was active in Sisterhood and Women’s League for Conser- vative Judaism at each of these congrega- tions. For many years, she was on the Board of Managers of Female Hebrew Benevolent Society. Mirele worked as a Sunday School teacher, a statistician, a reading teacher and then returned to school during the height of the Women’s Liberation Movement. She studied what was then known as Medical Re- cords Technology at Community College of Philadelphia. She joined the faculty there and enjoyed a long and successful career at the College. Services and interment were private. Contributions in Mirele’s Memory can be made to Female Hebrew Benevolent Society, (FHBS), PO Box 36806, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, Hadassah, 1518 Walnut Street, #402, Philadelphia, PA 19102, or a charity of your choosing. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com TRIPP Alan R. Tripp, on December 24, 2020, of Bryn Mawr, PA. Husband of the late Madelyn "Maggie" (nee Beresin); Father of the late Bar- bara Tripp Berman and Jeffrey Tripp; Grand- father of Dr. Abigail Tripp Berman (Frank Talarico), Noel Tripp (Liza), and Lyle Tripp (Hazel). Also survived by 8 Great-grandchil- dren. Services were private. The family re- spectfully requests that contributions in his memory be made to The Abramson Cancer Center at Penn. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS www.levinefuneral.com www.JewishExponent.com A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com facebook.com/jewishexponent To place a Memorial Ad call 215.832.0749 Honor the memory of your loved one... Call 215.832.0749 to place your memorial. A Community Remembers Honor the memory of your loved one... HONOR THE MEMORY OF YOUR LOVED ONE... CALL 215-832-0749 www.JewishExponent.com facebook.com/jewishexponent TO PLACE A MEMORIAL AD CALL 215.832.0749 WALL Cantor Isaac Wall, Jan. 11,2021 of Ventnor, NJ; husband of the late Sheva (nee Heller), father of Ahavia Scheindlin (Lon Levin), Sha- lom Wall (Kathy Conti) and Joshua Wall (Kathleen Dougherty); also survived by 13 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Private graveside services were held on Jan. 13th at Haym Salomon Mem. Park. Contri- butions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS www.levinefuneral.com WEINER Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. Call 215.832.0749 to place your memorial. VICTOR Saul Victor died after a life well lived but fell victim to the ravages and complications of Covid 19 on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Saul was truly loved by all who knew him from his long time friends to the people he would meet casually, from his peers to the younger generation of guys and girls who considered him to be the coolest, but most especially he was a "brother" to his lifetime pals. Saul was most precious and loved by his family whether by blood or extension of his blended family, new in-laws, nieces, nephews, babies and girlfriends/boyfriends, grandchildren. He was their hero, their ment- or, their friend. There is a hole in our hearts for this man, Saul, who is survived by his wife, "the love of his life", Beverly (nee Rubin), his children Howard (Melissa) Victor, Wendy (Dean) Siegel, Ashley (Todd), Jason (Sarah) Siegel, and David (Michele) Siegel. Adored Pop Pop to Chad, Mara, Jennifer, Adam, Joshua, Noah, Sydney, Taylor, Stephanie, Joseph (Joey), Ryder and Bobby. He was beloved by a huge family of nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews who considered him their father/patriarch al- ways there to give support, love and generos- ity. Saul was born October 22, 1938 to Rose and Morris Victor in Wilmington, Delaware and spent his younger years living in Atlantic City, New Jersey with his siblings Jerry (de- ceased), Adele and Mitchell before eventually settling in Philadelphia, PA. In his teen years, he and his brother were given a trumpet by their Uncle Oscar which began their love of music. He married his high school sweet- heart Sybil and after years of working as a paperhanger, entrepreneur, and owner of Pearlstein's Furniture, he realized his dream to become a singer and forming his own band, and was he "a hit". Music was in his blood and his signature was My Way (Frank Sinatra) and Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond). Saul lived a life of constant celebrations whether it was family events (and there were many), Saturday night dinners and a movie, traveling extensively, but his real passion was his love of golf and all he met on the course. He will be truly missed and may his memory be a blessing. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Temple University School of Music, Boyer College Annual Fund (giving@temple.edu) or a charity of your choice. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com HONOR THE MEMORY OF YOUR LOVED ONE... CALL 215-832-0749 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. Norton Weiner, an insurance agent, on Janu- ary 1, 2021. Husband of the late Luisa and the late Louise. Father of Glenn (Sandy) Weiner and Bart (Nadine) Weiner; Grandfath- er of Melissa (Tyler) Hart, Josh (Candice) Weiner and Jacob Weiner; Great-grandfather of London, Ruby and Hannah. Funeral Ser- vices are private. Contributions in his memory may be made to St. John’s Hospice, 1221 Race St., Phila. PA 19107. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com JOSEPH VIZAK/FRANTZ Cissie L. Vizak/Frantz passed away peace- fully at the Horsham Center for Jewish Life on Dec.21,2020, at the age of 91. She was happily married to Les Vizak for 39 years un- til he passed away in 1988. Years later,she was blessed to find love again with Lenny Frantz, of Delray Beach, FL, whom she mar- ried in 1991. Cissie is the mother of three, Randi Rosenberg (Mark), Amy Vizak, and the late Jeffrey Vizak (Sheryl); and the grand- mother of four, Matthew Rosenberg (Brit- tany), Jordan Rosenberg (Mahasidhdhi), Les- ley Vizak and Melissa Vizak. Cissie is the daughter of Reba and Harry Levin, the founders of Levin's Furniture Store in Kens- ington. Cissie and her late brother Marvin Levin grew up in an apartment over the store on Kensington Ave. until the family moved to East Oak Lane. Cissie attended Girls High and then received her bachelor's degree in early elementary education from Temple Uni- versity. Cissie was the epitome of beauty, charm, and self-confidence. She doted on her children and then her grandchildren, had marvelous lifelong friendships, and always enjoyed attending social events, entertaining at her home, and hosting parties for every occasion at restaurants throughout the city. She loved traveling the world and formed new friendships wherever she went. Like her parents, Cissie believed in the value of philan- thropy and community service, and dedic- ated her life toward that end. She brought her volunteer and fundraising talents to many agencies, but it was at the Phila. Geriatric Center that she became most involved. She and Les donated the Pavilion at the Center as an expression of their dedication to the Jew- ish elderly. She also served as an Abramson Center Senior Care Board of Trustees mem- ber since 1989. Cissie was also active in Ha- dassah (Henrietta Szold chapter), Federation of Jewish Agencies, the Association of Devel- opmental Disabilities , Adath Jeshurun Syn- agogue, and BoysTown of Jerusalem. Cissie had great appreciation for her good fortune in life, and found joy in “paying it forward “ to those in need. She was a remarkable role model for her family, and delighted and in- spired so many others fortunate enough to know her. Contributions in her memory can be made at: abramsonseniorcare.org/donate GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com WENITSKY Irvin Wenitsky on January 5, 2021. Beloved husband of Sondra (nee Shore) Loving fath- er of Howard (Phyllis) Wenitsky; Devoted grandfather of Jennifer Spector (Jonathan Smith), Samantha Wenitsky and Erica Wenit- sky; Adoring great-grandfather of Jordan. Services and interment were private. Contri- butions in his memory may be made to the National Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st St., Ste 800, Miami, FL 33131, www.parkin- son.org or the Michael J. Fox Foundation, PO Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741 www.mi- chaeljfox.org GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com & SONS S ERVICE • T RADITION • D IGNITY w w w. l e v i n e f u n e r a l . c o m • i n f o @ l e v i n e f u n e r a l . c o m JEWISHEXPONENT.COM JEWISH EXPONENT JANUARY, 2021 9