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JANUARY, 2021
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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