J uly , 2020 D eath N otices
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GOVBERG Bernard Cyril Gross, 96, of Rydal Park, PA,
passed away June 20 th , 2020 at 6:35 a.m.

Born July 23 rd , 1923 in Atlantic City, Bernard
was the son of Harry M. Gross and Clara
Seidman. Bernard (better known as “Bernie”)
graduated Central High School and thereafter
attended Textile College before enlisting in
the U.S. Army on 11/23/1942. Serving in
Western Europe in World War II, Bernie
entered the war via Normandy Beach and
served as a medic until his return with a Vic-
tory Medal on 06/29/1945. Bernie was the
definition of a gentleman; embraced diversity,
daily, in his work and home life; was con-
sidered the “go-to guy” when hard things
needed to be done; in his prime could hit off
the tee like a “gorilla”; and later became an
ardent fly fisherman. Bernie experienced
some of his very best moments in life while
in the stream, chasing trout, with his wife
Shirley close by. Surviving are three children;
Susan, Peter and Jimmy; five grandchildren
and three great-grandchildren. Bernie was
grateful for the wonderful friends he made
throughout Rydal Park and the surrounding
community. The members of the Brodhead
Field and Stream Association, where he
evolved into the fly fisherman he later be-
came, left an indelible impression on his life.

Bernard was predeceased by his beloved wife
of 66 years, Shirley Orlowitz Gross. A celeb-
ration of Bernie’s life will be held later in the
summer at Rydal Park in addition to a milit-
ary honor service being held at the Veteran
Affairs’ Washington Crossing National
Cemetery in Newtown, PA. Announcements
will be forthcoming as to both services.

Bernie would want any and all contributions
to be made to the Brodhead Field and Stream
Association, care of Jim Gross, P.O. Box 738,
Fort Washington, PA 19034-9998.

CREMATION SOCIETY of PA
GARBER FIRST
Howard E. First, MD of Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida, devoted husband, father, grandfather,
and great-grandfather, passed away on Sat-
urday July 11th, 2020. Howard was born May
5, 1927 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the
late Samuel and Jennie First. He graduated
from Overbrook High School and then re-
ceived his bachelor’s degree in 1946 and his
medical degree in 1950, both from the Uni-
versity of Pennsylvania. He did his residency
in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Thomas Jef-
ferson University Hospital and then practiced
obstetrics and gynecology in the Phil-
adelphia area until 2000 when he retired and
moved to Florida. Howard is predeceased by
his younger brothers Stewart and Donald and
his son Kenneth. He is survived by his wife
Barbara, whom he devoted his life to after
marrying her in 1950. Their 69 years of mar-
riage were what true love is all about.

Howard is also survived by his son Lewis and
his daughter-in-law Sandy First , their chil-
dren (Howard’s grandchildren) Rachel First
(and her husband Tony Greco), and David
First and his daughter (Howard’s great grand-
daughter) Khailyn First, who all live in Ver-
mont; daughter-in-law Julie First (Taos New
Mexico); and grandchildren Angela and Jef-
frey First (Houston, Texas) and step-grand-
son Joseph Rizzo (Morristown, New Jersey).

Howard loved his family very much and took
great pride in them. He also loved the many
friends he had over the years and kept the
Philadelphia friendships going after moving
to Florida while also making many new
friends there. He also enjoyed giving back to
the Jewish community in Philadelphia and in
Palm Beach Gardens. He was an avid golfer
and bridge player with a passion for collect-
ing modern glass, theater, reading best-
sellers, and Philadelphia sports teams. In
Howard’s honor, memorial contributions may
be made to either the Jewish Federation of
Philadelphia (https://jewishphilly.org/),
Temple Beth David in Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida (https://www.templebethdavidfl.org/),
or the University of Vermont Children’s Hos-
pital (https://childrens.uvmhealth.org/).

I.J. MORRIS AT STAR OF DAVID CEMETERY
OF THE PALM BEACHES
FRIEDMAN Rita Friedman, July 12, 2020, of Reister-
stown, MD formerly of Philadelphia, PA. Wife
of the late Harry Friedman; Mother of Mi-
chael Friedman (Cee Cee), Margie Sockel
(Barry) and Robert Friedman (Jennifer);
grand-mother of Alyssa, Rachel, Harris,
Melissa and David. Services are private. The
family respectfully request contributions in
her memory be made to Congregation Adath
Jeshurun, Beth Tfiloh Congregation or Ha-
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JEWISHEXPONENT.COM Audrey Garber (nee Aidenbaum) of Phila.,
PA, passed away on June 21, 2020. Beloved
wife of the late Irvin Garber. Devoted mother
of Jeffrey (Irene) Garber, Michelle (Scott)
Bialor and the late Marc Garber. Sister of the
late Aaron Aidenbaum. Grandmother of Brian
(Randi) Kabinoff, Steven (Danielle) Kabinoff,
Jennifer (Jim) Kniele, Ilyse Garber, Keith
(Tammy) Garber, Seth (Dana) Garber, Ted
(Jamie) Garber, Josh Garber and Alexa
Garber. Step-grandmother of Amy (Bryan)
Scott and Melanie Hermann. Great-grand-
mother of 21. Contributions to her memory
can be made to any animal or children's
charity of donor's choice.

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GELMAN Leon “Fishy” Gelman, on July 18, 2020, five
days short of his 92nd birthday. Beloved hus-
band of 55 years to the late Margaret “Peggy”
(nee Sherman); loving father of Mark (Lois)
Gelman, Craig (Kim) Gelman, Cindy (Gary)
Loewenstern, Brooke (Jim) Levin; adored
Pop-Pop of Melissa (Paul), Marni (Bruce),
David, Ashley, Chelsea, Joshua, Emily, Jaime,
Courtney, Nicole, Carly, and Jacob. Cher-
ished great grandfather of Dylan. Contribu-
tions in his memory may be made to Phil-
Abundance, 3616 S. Galloway St., Phila., PA
19148. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
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GILMAR Leonard Elliot Gilmar, age 89, of Bala Cyn-
wyd,PA died on June 1, 2020. He is sur-
vived by his wife, Jaye d’Andelot Pinch-Gil-
mar, two of his 3 children from his first mar-
riage, Rachel Hancock (the late Matthew),
Elyssa Jo Macy (Josh), Daughter in-law
Cheryl Gilmar (late son Samuel Gilmar); his
sister Nadine Herbst (Saul); step-children,
Andrew C. Hanks (Sarah) and Jonathan F.

Hanks(Elizabeth); as well as 6 grandchildren ,
4 step-grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Len was born May 31, 1931 in New York
City, to Bessie (Yaverbaum) Glauberman and
Jacob Glauberman. He attended DeWitt Clin-
ton High School and The Bernard M. Baruch
College of The City University of New York,
graduating in 1952 with a Bachelor’s degree
in Business Administration. He went on to
Brooklyn Law School receiving an L.L.B. de-
gree in 1955. He became a member of The
New York State Bar in 1956 and a Certified
Public Accountant in 1958. After law school,
Len spent two years in the U. S. Army. Len
worked for Merit Oil Corporation for almost
his entire career serving as Senior Vice-Pres-
ident and Chief Financial Officer. The DeWitt
Clinton motto Sine Labore Nihil – Nothing is
accomplished without hard work, certainly
describes Len’s ethos in all ventures he un-
dertook. A private graveside service was held
at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, June 3, 2020.

Arrangements made by West Laurel Hill Fu-
neral Home. Contributions in his memory
may be made to Lankenau Heart Institute,
The Jewish Federation, or charity of the
donor’s choice.

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Sylvia Goldberg (nee Sacks), 98, passed
away July 17, 2020; of the suburbs of Phil-
adelphia, PA; beloved wife of Arnold; loving
mother of Anita (Dr. Barry) Porten and Alan
(Michele) Goldberg; adored grandmother of
Lauren and Cody (Lauren). Sylvia was born
to the late Anna and Louis Sacks. Sylvia was
a vibrant, energetic, warm and loving woman.

Having worked at the Philadelphia Navy Yard
during World War Two in a clerical position,
she continued to work for years thereafter up
to her full retirement. Sylvia was an avid
76ers fan following the team for years with
such enthusiasm, gusto and devotion. She
and her husband of 54 years enjoyed travel-
ing by car to various locations in the United
States. Their reflection of love and devotion
to their children and grandchildren has here-
after carried on. Relatives and friends were
invited to graveside services, Monday, July
20, 2020, 9:30 AM, Shalom Memorial Park,
Huntingdon Valley, PA. Contributions in her
memory may be made to The Abramson Cen-
ter for Jewish Life, 1425 Horsham Road,
North Wales, PA 19454 https://www.ab-
ramsonseniorcare.com GOLDSTEIN
Beatrice Goldstein (nee Blanck) on July 11,
2020. Wife of the late Benjamin. Mother of
Joanne (Meyer) Black and the late Debbie
(Michel) Bloch. Grandmother of Stephanie
Black, Jamie Black, Sarah Bloch and Emma
Bloch. Contributions in her memory may be
made to Abramson Center for Jewish Life,
1425 Horsham Road, North Wales, PA
19454, or Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Mar-
ket St. Suite 102, Phila. Pa., 19106,
www.alz.org/delval. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
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GROSS Irwin “Irv” Govberg, former president of Gov-
berg Jewelers, passed away at his home in
Jupiter, Florida on Thursday, July 16 from
complications of Parkinson's disease and
Lewy body dementia. He was 84. Born in
1936 to the late Evelyn and Albert Govberg,
Irv grew up in the Philadelphia suburbs. He
graduated from Lower Merion High School
and earned his bachelor’s degree at Temple
University before joining his father as the
second generation of his family to work at
and cultivate Govberg Jewelers into the Phil-
adelphia-based institution that it is today. Irv
assumed the role of president of Govberg
Jewelers in 1964, and ‘officially’ welcomed
his sons Danny and Jeffrey into the business
in 1983. For many years, the three genera-
tions; Irv, his father and his sons, worked
side by side, establishing Govberg Jewelers
as a relationship-based family business and
true community fixture. Irv’s son Danny is
the current chairman of Govberg Jewelers,
working alongside his sons Brian and Marc,
the fourth generation, to continue this legacy.

Irv is survived by his beloved wife of 61
years, Shelly (nee Perez); sons Danny (Ash-
ley) and Jeffrey; grandchildren, Brian
(Chelsea), Marc, Julia, Cooper, Spencer,
Robyn, and Jennifer; and three great-grand-
children; Chase, Cash and Chloe Govberg;
and sister Loretta Kushner. Services and in-
terment will be private for family only. The
family asks that in lieu of flowers, those
wishing to do so may donate to the Lewy
Body Dementia Association (lbda.org).

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Neal M. Grossman, on July 2, 2020. Hus-
band of Lenore (nee Freedman). Father of
Bradd Grossman and Jaime (Scott) Rothman.

Brother of Harriet Braunstein. Grandfather of
Ethan and Dylan Rothman. Graveside ser-
vices are private. Contributions in his
memory may be made to the American Can-
cer Society, 1818 Market Street, Suite 2820,
Philadelphia PA 19103.

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Florence Miriam Gubernick, passed away on
July 8, 2020. Daughter of the late Rose and
Harry Schweon, Florence was the beloved
wife of the late Raymond Gubernick: Loving
mother of Andrea (Norman) Sobel and Joan
Gubernick (Alan) Ruttenberg; Dear sister of
the late David Schweon: Sister-In-Law of Iris
Schweon; Devoted grandmother of Rachel
and Nicholas, Matthew and Rebecca, Seth,
Alissa and Aaron, Danielle and Terence, Am-
ber and Nicolas. adoring great-grandmother
to Lilia, Keaton, Sloane, Hadley, Timothy and
Aisling. In addition, she is survived by her
many beloved nieces, nephews and dear ex-
tended family. She volunteered with Ha-
dassah and was a founding member of Con-
gregations of Shaare Shamayim in Phil-
adelphia. Her biggest pleasure was to spend
time with the Gubernick and Schweon famil-
ies, her friends, but above all she treasured
the many visits from her grandchildren at her
home in Margate, New Jersey. Services and
interment are private. Contributions may be
made to Moss Rehabilitation/Einstein Health-
care Network and Abramson Senior Care.

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