J ULY , 2020 D EATH N OTICES
BAKER DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
BAKER BERGER
Hannah Baker (nee Dickter), June 23, 2020.

Beloved wife of the late Benjamin Baker, de-
voted mother of Gail (Ronald) Check,
Roberta, (Jacob) Hohenstein, and Ronald (In-
grid) Baker. Predeceased by her loving
grandson Alexander Hohenstein. Survived by
her adoring grandchildren Matthew Check,
Jonathan (Sara) Check, Michael Hohenstein,
Allen Baker and Benjamin Baker. Funeral ser-
vices were private. Contributions in her
memory may be made to ORT America, 75
Maiden Lane 10 th Floor, New York, NY 10038,
ortamerica.org. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
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Stephen J. Berger, on June 20, 2020. Hus-
band of Wendy (nee Stein). Father of Lee
Berger (Kim Linarte), Robyn Berger, Eric
(Megan) Berger and Cara (Chad) Fisher.

Stepfather of Lauren (Adam) Levitan and
Alyson May. Grandfather of Sadie Berger,
Avery Berger, Charlotte Fisher, Benjamin Lev-
itan and Sam Levitan. Private Graveside Ser-
vices are being held. Contributions in his
memory may be made to Crohn’s and Colitis
Foundation 150 Monument Rd. Ste 402 Bala
Cynwyd, PA 19004 www.crohnscolitisfound-
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BALIBAN Claire Baliban (nee Cohen) on July 18, 2020.

Beloved wife of the late Norman; Loving
mother of Susan Baliban Garell, Jeffrey (Dot)
Baliban, Terri Spencer, Janice (Ray) Hallman
and Seth (Deirdre) Baliban. Also survived by
9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Claire and her late husband were active in
Germantown Jewish center in their early
years. Claire was later a member of Beth Sha-
lom and Temple Beth Am as well. Claire was
an avid reader and an exceptional artist, cre-
ating innumerable paintings, sculptures and
sketches and was an active member of sever-
al local art centers. Claire and her late hus-
band owned Cakemasters, a prominent kosh-
er bakery originated by her parents Al and Es-
ther Cohen. Cakemasters operated for nearly
50 years having grown to seven stores in the
Philadelphia area. Claire received a Bachel-
ors Degree in Fine Arts from Beaver College.

She was very much devoted to her family and
spent much time in her later years with her
children, grandchildren and great grandchil-
dren. She will be dearly missed. Services and
interment are Private. Contributions may be
made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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BELKIN Bernard Belkin, age 90 of Philadelphia. Be-
loved husband of Joyce (Beckerman) De-
voted father of Roberta (Laurence) Miller and
Leslie (Gary) Itzenson. Proud Grandfather of
Rebecca (Jon) Hannum,Alexandra (Brian)
Lamay, Alison Dephillipo, Jenna Itzenson,
Gregory (Hallie) Itzenson. Loving great-
grandfather to Ezra Lamay, Georgie Itzenson,
Penn Itzenson, and Rex Itzenson. Bernie was
a loved and respected local businessman
who’s men’s clothing store “Jack Bell’s, with
his brother Jack, and later Men’s Quarter’s,
inspired a devoted following with his taste
and knowledge. He was also a talented
hobby woodworker and later a builder of ex-
quisite model ships. He was loved by all who
knew him for his kindness and humor. In his
memory contributions can be made to the
American Parkinson Disease Association or
the charity of your choice.

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BERNSTEIN Edward Harrison Bernstein, Architect, who
made his final drawing 7/02/20, born 6/8/27,
husband of his beloved Marlene, known to all
as Monnie. They were the parents of S. Todd
Bernstein (Lenore Spiegel) and Andrew S.

Bernstein (Wendy), and the Grandparents of
Jamie and Ryan. Edward was the youngest
son of Samuel and Esther Bernstein, brother
of Dorothy Pearlmutter and Herbert Bern-
stein (Deceased). He graduated Overbrook
High School and joined the Navy at the end of
WWII, serving on the USS Apollo. Graduated
University of Pennsylvania School of Archi-
tecture in 1951, and started to challenge the
status quo, always living by the motto “sim-
plicity is the essence of beauty”. His long-
term project was his home which he de-
signed and constructed, a white modern
house high on the brow of a hill surrounded
by the walls he built by hand. His greatest
project was the forming with others of the
Bell Atlantic Tower. His favorite building: the
Belmont Hills Public Library in His love of
good architecture, good food, good music,
and good friends throughout the world, made
life’s trip an enjoyment. Donations to be
made at donors choice.

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COHEN BINDER
Lorna Binder, 89, entered into final rest after
a progressive illness. She was a devoted,
wife, mother and grandmother. She was the
daughter of Mortimer J. Cohen and Helen K.

Kalickman. She was the wife of Dr. Martin
Binder, who predeceased her. Lorna was a
brilliant pianist, having had the opportunity to
work with a New York City orchestra. Most or
her adult life was spent in West Bradford,
where one of her proudest achievements was
that her home was the place in the neighbor-
hood where her children’s friends congreg-
ated and made their second home. In 1996,
she and her husband moved to Hershey’s
Mill, where she co-hosted the Hershey’s Mill
television program broadcasting movies of
the golden age of Hollywood. She and her
co-hostess introduced the movies, and gave
biographies of the legendary stars of the
films. She is survived by her children, Eric
(Lilli) Binder, Ira (Elizabeth) Binder and
Susanne (Christopher) Green, four grandchil-
dren, Elise, Paul, Douglas, and Blake, her sis-
ter, Hedy (Joseph) Elefritz, and many nieces
and nephews. Arrangements were handled by
the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc.

Oxford, PA.

On-line condolences may be made at
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BRAHEN Helene Brahen (nee Arnopol) passed away
June 20, 2020. Loving mother of Michael
Brahen and the late Norman Brahen. Dear
grandmother of Carly, Jack, and the late
Emily. Aunt of Lori (Michael) Restuccia, and
Marla (James) Lawless. Great-aunt of Alexis,
Jennie, Stephanie, and Ryan. She will also
be missed by her sweet, dog “Butchie”. Con-
tributions in her memory may be made to St.

Jude Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Pl.

Memphis, TN 38105. Services are private.

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FEINSTEIN Jules H. “Bud” Caplan on June 21, 2020, age
95. Beloved husband of the late Claire (nee
Stein) for almost 70 years. Loving father of
Carl (Jill), David, Betsy (John), adored grand-
father of Steven, Fred (Alexis), Lainie, Dan
(Samara), Rob, Kevin, Jen (Frayne) and Jim;
also survived by 3 loving great grandchildren.

A well respected Jeweler, Dad had been on
Jeweler's row in Philadelphia for his entire
working life, creating a reputation with his
customers and the other craftsmen that with-
stood the test of time. Private graveside ser-
vices will be held. Contributions in his
memory may be made to Old York Road
Temple-Beth Am, 917, Old York Rd., Abing-
ton, PA 19001.

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Leslie Cohen, July 22, 2020. Beloved hus-
band of Gertrude (nee Swidler). Devoted
father of Joyce Fingerut (Jerry) and Ellen
Rosanio (Lewis Smith). Loving grandfather
of Jonathan Fingerut (Samantha Soldan).

Dear Great grandfather of James and Alexan-
der. Graveside services will be private. Con-
tributions in his memory may be made to the
Employees’ Appreciation Fund at The Quad-
rangle, 3300 Darby Road, Haverford, PA
19041. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
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COHEN Robert Andrew Cohen, July 19, 2020 of La-
fayette Hill, PA. Loving son of Dr. Richard
and Debbie Cohen. Cherished brother of Alis-
on and Steven Cohen. Beloved nephew and
cousin. Services will be publicly web-casted
Wednesday July 22, 11:00AM - Joseph Lev-
ine & Sons Web-Site www.levinefuneral.com.

Due to Covid19 Shiva will be observed out-
side at the families residence Wednesday,
Thursday and Saturday evenings. Shiva will
also be made available on Zoom (contact the
family directly for Shiva details.) Donations
in his memory can be made to The Sarcoma
Foundation of America:
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Leonard DeSouza, July 20, 2020, of West
Palm Beach, FL. formerly of Philadelphia, PA.

Husband of the late Jacqueline (nee Brenner).

Father of Gregg DeSouza (Fran Northridge)
and Scott (Stephanie) DeSouza. Father-in-
Law of Linda DeSouza. Step-father of Robert
Esterman, Beth Levy and the late Eileen
Gruberger. Brother of Adolph DeSouza and
the late Vernon, Herman, Joseph and Sey-
mour DeSouza. Grandfather of Jordan, Mat-
thew and Amanda. Contributions in his
memory may be made to a charity of the
donor's choice.

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Doris Elfman, May 30, 1929 - July 8, 2020
born to Bess and Charles Gold. Brother of
the late Leonard Gold. Wife of the late Re-
uben for sixty-three years. Survived by her
children Anita Elfman and Richard Mantell,
Alan and Murielle Elfman and the late Mi-
chael Elfman; grandchildren Ricki and Phillip
Herman and great-grandchildren Pacey and
Bailey Herman. Doris was an active parti-
cipant in Klein Life programs and a life mem-
ber of B'nai Brith Women (Jewish Women's
International). She was adored by all who
knew her and will be dearly missed. Dona-
tions in her memory may be made to B'nai
Brith Children's Home in Israel, c/o Sheila
Evans, 918 Disston Street, Philadelphia, PA
19111 or to a charity of the donor's choice.

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facebook.com/jewishexponent FEINSTEIN
Dr. Samuel M. Feinstein, D.O. (Skip) passed
on June 24, 2020 in Scottsdale, AZ. Skip was
a native of Philadelphia, PA, born in 1942.

During his youth he was involved in baseball,
music, religious studies and golf. At North-
east HS he was Vice-President of the B’nai
B’rith Youth organization while leading his
own AZA chapter. Skip received a Bachelor of
Arts degree from Temple University and a
D.O. degree from the Philadelphia College of
Osteopathic Medicine. After graduation he re-
ceived further training to become a general
surgeon. Certified in that specialty he prac-
ticed in South Florida before moving to Ari-
zona in 1976. He was Chairman of the De-
partment of Surgery at Mesa General Hospit-
al for ten years during which time he ment-
ored and taught hundreds of medical stu-
dents. His volunteer work involved medical
missions to: Pakistan, Tanzania, Haiti,
Nicaragua and Peru. In 2010 he was awar-
ded the Humanitarian Award for his service
by the American College of Osteopathic Sur-
geons. His interests included playing string
bass in klezmer and jazz bands, photography,
writing and publishing. The son of Ruth and
Joseph Feinstein (deceased), he was married
to his wife, Marcia for more than fifty years.

They have two children, Jessica Lebos (hus-
band, Mark) and Dr. Ara Feinstein (wife, Iris).

He is survived by four grandchildren—Abra-
ham, Liberty, Eli and Clyde. He will be missed
by all for his love of life, sense of adventure
and service to humanity. Skip enjoyed clas-
sical music and jazz, attended Torah study,
read biographies, took photographs in earn-
est, earning a one-man show, and played golf
for many years. He was a member of Temple
Solel of Paradise Valley, AZ. Donations may
be sent to: Rosie's House--A Musical
Academy for Children, Box 13446, Phoenix,
AZ 85002. May his memory be a blessing.

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