J ULY 2021 D EATH N OTICES
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ALLEN AURITT
Herbert Ellis Allen PhD, of Bala Cynwyd, June
29, 2021. Husband of Ronnie Allen (nee Ma-
gil). Father of Francine (James Church) and
Julie, brother of Sandra. Step father of
Wendy Miller (Hal) and Teri Galter. Grand-
father of Paula and Jennifer Miller. Prede-
ceased by parents, Florence and Jacob and
also by first wife Deena (nee Wilner). He re-
ceived both his B.S. and Ph.D. degrees from
the University of Michigan. Was Professor
emeritus of Civil & Environmental Engineer-
ing at University of Delaware. Previously was
Director of Drexel University’s Environmental
Studies Institute. Published over 150 papers
and was editor of 6 books concerned with the
chemistry and contamination of natural wa-
ters and soil. Mentored 16 doctoral students
and 47 Master’s students. Served as a con-
sultant to many industries, to U.S. and for-
eign governments and to the World Health
Organization. He was a Fellow of the Americ-
an Chemical Society. He enjoyed travel and
visited 112 countries for both business and
pleasure. Travel photography was a passion
and he edited and cataloged over 120,000
photos from his travels. In retirement he re-
sumed stamp collecting and had an extens-
ive collection of German stamps. Contribu-
tions may be made to the American Cancer
Society. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com AUERBACH
Marlene Sylvia Auerbach, 84, of Brigantine
formerly of Cherry Hill passed away on Wed-
nesday June 23, 2021. Marlene was born in
Philadelphia to the late Solomon and Netta
(Rubin) Myers. She was a graduate of Dob-
bins Career and Technical High School in
Philadelphia. Marlene was formerly em-
ployed as a secretary at Lockheed Martin
Corporation in Moorestown. After her retire-
ment she moved to Brigantine 20 years ago.

She is survived by her children Alison Ray
(Paul), Mitchell Auerbach (Cindy) and Bruce
Auerbach (Tracy). Marlene is also survived
by her grandchildren, Jason, Jordan, Lind-
say and Zachary and her beloved dogs Brad-
ley Cooper and Sugar. In addition to her par-
ents, she is predeceased by her brother Her-
bert Myers. To share your fondest memory of
Marlene please visit www.keatesplum.com
The family kindly requests in lieu of flowers
donations be made to JDRF.org (Juvenile
Diabetes), givenow.lls.org (Leukemia Lymph-
oma Society) or the humanesocietyac.org.

(Humane Society of Atlantic County)
KEATES-PLUM FUNERAL HOME
www.keatesplum.com BERLIN
Jeffrey B. Berlin PhD, passed away peace-
fully at home on Thursday, June 24, 2021
surrounded by his family. He will always be
known as a beloved husband, father, and
Opa, as well as an internationally-acclaimed
scholar and educator, whose courage and
persistence in the face of an ongoing debilit-
ating disease made him an inspiration to all
who knew him. The writer and editor of hun-
dreds of journal articles and 10 scholarly
books translated into multiple languages, Dr.

Berlin was a sought-after authority on Exile
literature whose access and insight into the
correspondence of German-Jewish authors
of the time portrayed, among other import-
ant themes, the struggles and determination
of those living under, escaping from, and
daring to speak out against the Nazi regime.

His piercing intellectual curiosity, combined
with a delightful, if somewhat off-beat sense
of humor, made him engaging company to
family, friends, and colleagues from many
nations. He was greatly loved and will be
dearly missed by Anne, his wife of 48 years,
his children Sam (Tara) Berlin and Rachel
(Michael) Moir, grandchildren Fiona and Re-
illy Berlin, brother Michael, granddog Luna,
and a host of loving family members and
friends around the world. Contributions in his
memory can be made to the ADL at
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CHESTER Shelly Auritt (nee Einbinder), July 9, 2021, of
Wynnewood, PA; beloved wife of Leonard
Auritt; loving mother of Robert (Suzanne
Landau) Auritt and Stephanie (Dave)
Schlosser; cherished grandmother of Ethan,
Zara, Zachary Joshua, Finley and Riley. Shelly
is predeceased by her parents June and Zvee
Einbinder and her brother Alex Einbinder.

Contributions in her memory may be made to
a charity of the donor’s choice.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
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DANZINGER CHAVENSON
After a valiant 15-month battle with ALS,
Gary Allen Chavenson is at peace. His jour-
ney through this life ended on June 17, 2021.

Gary is preceded in death by his mother,
Elsie, and father, Abraham Chavenson. He is
survived by his wife, Delma Chavenson; his
two brothers, Myles and wife Mary and Mark
and wife Fran; his children, Kimberly and
husband Keith Myers, Heather and husband
John Mimm, Justina and husband Anthony
Hevener, Denise and husband Brad Adcock,
and Joel Morales; eight grandchildren,
Baylor, Kennedy, Cheyann, Blake, James,
Jonathan, Jessica, and Connor; and two
great-grandchildren, Caden and Carter. Gary
grew up in Philadelphia with his mother, fath-
er, and two brothers in a traditional family.

He celebrated his bar mitzvah at 13 steeped
in the Jewish faith and tradition. They made
many trips to the family beach house in At-
lantic City. Gary had an appetite for reading
and learning. After graduating in the first
class from George Washington High School,
Gary attended Saint Joseph’s University and
received a Bachelor’s of Science in 1974.

Gary then left the east coast and ventured
South to San Antonio where he continued his
education and earned many more degrees
and certifications. He obtained an Associate
of Applied Science in Computer Program-
ming from San Antonio College in 1977, a
Master’s of Computer and Information Sci-
ences from Trinity University in 1983, be-
came a Certified Public Accountant in 1989,
earned a second Master’s from St. Mary’s
University in Business Administration in
1992, and completed his designations as a
Chartered Financial Consultant and Chartered
Life Underwriter from the American College
in 1997 and 1998 respectively. In San Anto-
nio, he began working with USAA and there
he found his life’s work. At USAA, Gary flour-
ished and found a second family. Gary
worked tirelessly to uphold the USAA Mis-
sion and contribute to the many projects and
strategies he supported over his 41-year ca-
reer. During his tenure at USAA, he became a
revered colleague to many, a mentor to all
and an inspiration for anyone who had the
pleasure to work with him. For many years,
he even volunteered as the Chairperson of
‘Christmas Cheer’, which was USAA’s annual
project to bring Christmas parties and gifts to
the elderly and underprivileged children. Gary
and Delma created a life together that was
filled with activities, adventures, achieve-
ments… and PURPLE. To Gary, there was
only one color on the spectrum and that was
PURPLE. Purple is appropriate to signify a
life well lived; it is the color of royalty, nobil-
ity, strength, and determination. During that
well-lived life together, Delma and Gary were
the first to visit loved ones in the hospital,
help anyone who needed a hand, and spend
hours volunteering and travel the country
through Europe and to Singapore. In short, a
Jewish, East Coast boy etched out a noble life
for himself in San Antonio steeped in Family,
Service and Love. If one chooses, donations
in Gary’s memory may be made to the ALS
Association Texas Chapter by mail at 4939
De Zavala, Ste. 105, San Antonio, TX 78249
or online at https://www.alstexas.org/donate/
JEWISH EXPONENT
Rea Chester (nee Distenfeld), June 28, 2021
of Elkins Park, PA; Beloved wife of the late
Dr. Abraham Chester; Loving mother of Mar-
lene G. (Dr. Arnold) Smolen and Sharon
(Dan) Cameron; cherished grandmother of
Eric (Amy Posner) Goldberg, Rachel (Math-
ew) Sandler, Alex (Dr. Katie) Cameron and
Jessica Cameron (Evan Dyer); adored great-
grandmother of Caleb, Elliot, Nathan, Noah
and Arlo. Rea was predeceased by her loving
parents, Frank & Louise Distenfeld and her
brother, Irving Distenfeld and sister, Shirley
Huberman. Rea was a warm and loving per-
son who enjoyed being with her family. After
Rea’s children were grown, she worked
alongside and helped manage her husband’s
dental practice. Contributions in Rea’s
memory may be made to a charity of the
donor’s choice.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
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Deanne Comer (née Scherlis) on July 21,
2021. Beloved wife for forty years of the late
Asher James Comer Loving sister of Marilyn
Scherlis Tublin. Devoted mother of Victoria
(Jeffrey) Dordick and Suzanne (Michael) Fan-
aroff. Outstanding Mom-Mom to Dr. Alexan-
dra Lauren Myers, Daniel Max Fanaroff and
Jamie Samantha Fanaroff. Cherished aunt
and great-aunt. Dear friend to many. Contri-
butions in her memory may be made to Holo-
caust Awareness Museum and Education
Center - Phila. PA https://hamec.org or
United States Hospital Memorial Museum -
Washington D.C https://www.ushmm.org/
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DANZIGER CODELL
June Bernice Codell was born July 1, 1935, in
Philadelphia and died May 31, 2021 in Berke-
ley CA, just short of her 86th birthday. She
was the loving daughter of Maurice and
Manya (Marian) Codell who last resided in
Lake Worth FL. She was predeceased by her
parents and sister Helen Miller of Boynton
Beach FL, and survived by her brother
Richard Codell of Sandy, UT. June was an as-
piring actress on local Philadelphia TV while
also working as a magazine editor in New
York. She moved to San Francisco in the
early 60’s and led an active and interesting
life on the coast. She was loved by her fam-
ily and friends, and in later years taken care
of by her dear caregiver and friend Rosie
Galindo (who is by the way, an angel). At her
request, Rosie and her family scattered
June’s ashes in San Francisco Bay.

COHEN Rabbi Henry Cohen, Rabbi Emeritus at Beth
David Reform Congregation, passed away on
June 18, 2021. Beloved husband of the late
Edna (nee Goldzweig). Loving father of Shel-
ley and Lisa Cohen. Adoring grandfather of
Tali Phillips. Rabbi Cohen served Beth David
from 1964, where he remained until becom-
ing Rabbi Emeritus in 1993. Rabbi Cohen
was born in Houston, Texas, into a family of
Reform rabbis. He was ordained at the
Hebrew Union College in 1953 and later
served as an army chaplain. He was chair-
man of the Jewish Coalition for Peace, cam-
paigned for the release of Soviet Jewry and
helped form the Interfaith Hospitality of the
Main Line. He authored several books, in-
cluding Why Judaism?, What's Special About
Judaism? and a biography of his grandfather,
Kindler of Souls: Rabbi Henry Cohen of
Texas. Rabbi Cohen was a leader whose ded-
ication to social justice and progressive val-
ues, commitment to community engagement
and passion for learning inspired many. Con-
tributions in his memory may be made to
Beth David Reform Cong., www.bdavid.org,
or to Interfaith Hospitality Network of the
Main Line, www.ihncares.org.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
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Michael S. Danziger of Bryn Mawr died on
April 11, 2021. He died of pneumonia, and
was in treatment for CLL at the time of his
death. Michael grew up in Woodmere, NY. He
held degrees from Northwestern University,
and Brooklyn Law School. He was an Attor-
ney, and served as an Administrative Law
Judge in New York City. He is survived by his
wife Rebecca Klauder Danziger, his mother
Eleanor Danziger, his sister Kathleen (Jerome
Fortier), and brother Peter (Joan Nelick) Dan-
ziger. He also leaves behind four nieces and a
nephew, eleven grand nieces and nephews,
his Aunt Daisy Rosner, and seven Rosner
cousins. Michael was 66. His presence in our
lives is and will be greatly missed. Contribu-
tions in his memory may be made to Camp
Eagle Island (eagleisland.org) or Jewish Na-
tional Fund (inf.org).

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com DANZINGER
Michael S. Danziger of Bryn Mawr died on
April 11, 2021. He died of pneumonia, and
was in treatment for CLL at the time of his
death. Michael was born August 26, 1954.

He grew up in Woodmere, NY. He held de-
grees from Northwestern University, and
Brooklyn Law School. Michael was an Attor-
ney, and served as an Administrative Law
Judge in New York City. He is survived by his
wife Rebecca Klauder Danziger, his mother
Eleanor Danziger, and his sister Kathleen
(Jerome Fortier). Three months after Michael
was buried his beloved brother Peter Danzi-
ger also died. Peter's wife Joan (Nelick) Dan-
ziger, three daughters and six grandchildren
survive him. In addition to the persons men-
tioned above, the children and grandchildren
of Kathleen Fortier, Aunt Daisy Rosner, and
seven Rosner cousins mourn the loss of the
brothers. Contributions in memory of Mi-
chael may be made to Camp Eagle Island
(eagleisland.org) or Jewish National Fund
(jnf.org). JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
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