KANTOR
J uly 2021 D eath N otices
DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
KANTOR KOSMAN
MARX Roslyn Kantor (nee Snyder), June 27, 2021,
of Phila.; beloved wife of Avrum; loving
mother of Ron Kantor (Barri Orlow) and Re-
bekah Grieves; devoted sister of William
Snyder (Shelley); cherished grandmother of
Sydney. Contributions in Roslyn's memory
may be made to Ryerss Farm for Aged
Equines, Pottstown, PA (ryerssfar,.org), the
National Kidney Foundation (kidney.org), or
to a charity of the donor's choice.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com KAUFMAN
Bernard L. Kaufman, June 18, 2021, of
Dresher, PA; beloved husband of Suzi (nee
Golluber); loving father of David Kaufman (Li
Ping Zhong), Stephen Kaufman (Rosely) and
Dr. Rachel Kaufman (Nathan Novemsky); he
was also cherished by his 5 grandchildren
and 7 great-grandchildren. Bernie served his
country as an Army photographer and was a
Phila. Public School Guidance Counselor.

Contributions in Bernie’s memory may be
made to Hadassah or a charity of the donor’s
choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com KAYSON
Gilbert ("Gil") Kayson, age 89 years of Elkins
Park, PA passed away peacefully on July 10,
2021. Beloved husband of Sandy (nee Blatt)
for 66 wonderful years. Predeceased by his
loving parents, Harry Kosonsky and Eva and
Ben Malamud, his dear in-laws, Etta and
Barney Blatt, and dear aunts, Ida and Doris
Kosonsky. Gil is survived by his sister Dr.

Marilyn Bergman (Garrett) and his children
Helene Newman (Neil), Randi Hershgordon
(Hal), and Mark Kayson (Heather). Loving
and very special Pop-Pop to his grandchil-
dren Samantha (Scott), Ashley, Morey, Emily,
and Drew and great-grandson Skylar. Also
survived by his nephew, Ben Bergman, and
niece, Aviva Moore. Gil was a graduate of
Central High School and Penn State Uni-
versity. An avid Philadelphia sports and Penn
State fan, he never missed a Nittany Lions
football or basketball game. Gil was an active
member of The Middle Atlantic Blind Golf As-
sociation and created the Junior Blind Golf
Program at The Overbrook School for the
Blind, along with his wife and dear friend
Norman Kritz. In spite of being blind for al-
most 50 years, Gil had an incredible zest for
life and was proud that he was able to help
blind and visually impaired children develop a
love for the game of golf. Contributions in his
memory may be made to Hadassah at 135
Colwyn Lane, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.

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Michael Kofsky, of Elkins Park and Margate,
devoted and loving husband of Carol, passed
away peacefully June 25, 2021. He is sur-
vived by his wife, Carol Kofsky, daughters
Valerie (Roy) Felgoise and Amy (Christian)
Durbin. May his memory be a blessing. Con-
tributions in Michael's memory may be made
to Alzheimer's Disease Research or The
American Cancer Society.

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Aryeh Kosman, June 17, 2021 of Haverford,
PA. Beloved husband of Deborah Roberts;
loving father of Joshua Kosman (Nan
Wiener), Isaac Kosman (Catherine Poisson),
Jacob Kosman (Julie Urvater), and Hannah
Kosman; adoring grandfather of Naomi,
Natania, Noah, and Celia; devoted bother of
Sanford Kosman (Karen Danielson) and Mi-
chael Kosman (Tomoko Sano); also survived
by his former wife Tracy Kosman. Services
and interment were private. Contributions in
his memory may be made to Bryn Mawr Hos-
pital Foundation, New Israel Fund, or the
American Civil Liberties Union.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com LAZAR
Audrey Lazar (nee Levy). July 1, 2021 of
Warwick, Pa. Devoted wife of the late Shel-
don. Loving mother of Wendy (Robert) Gart-
side and Michael (Margo) Lazar. Proud Mom-
Mom of Shaina, Sari, Brooke and Marly. Ser-
vices and interment were private. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to the Pul-
monary Fibrosis Foundation.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com Janice (Korman) Marx, July 14, 2021. Be-
loved wife of the late Richard Marx, wonder-
ful mother of Patricia, Sarah Jane, and
Richard Jr., and devoted grandmother of
Rachel and Dylan Marx. She was a guidance
counselor at Philadelphia High School for
Girls and later worked alongside her hus-
band at Marx Stationery and Office Supplies.

She was known for her warmth, wit, generos-
ity, style, and bridge-playing prowess. Dona-
tions may be made to www.jevshumanser-
vices.org/about or to a charity of the donor's
choice. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
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MAZER William (Bill) Albert Mazer, passed away on
July 11, 2021. Loving father of Scott Mazer
and Nicole (Ethan) Parker. Proud grandfath-
er of Gia and Sloane Parker. Beloved brother
of Jules Mazer. Private services are being
held. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
LIEBMAN Marcia S. Liebman passed away on May 19,
2021, after a courageous battle. She is prede-
ceased by her loving wife of 30 years, Susan
F. Satinsky; her beloved mother, Eleanor
Liebman; and sisters Eileen, Vicki and Laurie
as well as her Aunt Ida and Uncle Al Jacoby.

She is survived by her beloved cousins; Mark
Jacoby, Marlene and Arlen Zinn and Beth
Brodheim Frank (Ron). Marcy was accom-
plished and talented on the keyboard, guitar
and numerous other instruments. She was a
Medical Lab Technician. A private memorial
service will be held in her honor. She will re-
main forever in our hearts and greatly missed
in all our lives.

LOWENTHAL Ruth S. Lowenthal (nee. Sawitz), on July 5th,
2021. Wife of the late Morris Lowenthal;
mother of Norma (Lloyd) Stopek. Grand-
mother to Lance (Jennifer) and Joshua
(Sara); great grandmother to Emma, Devon,
Harry, and Isaac. Graveside services were
private. Contributions in her memory may be
made to Ann’s Choice Resident Entertain-
ment Society or Jewish Residence Council at
Ann’s Choice 31000 Ann’s Choice Way,
Warminster PA 18974 or to the Special
Olympics www.specialolympics.com/donate.

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MARGULIES Shirley Margulies (née Sagot), June 5, 2021.

Beloved Wife of 66 years to Henry (Hank).

Loving Mother of Michael (Elissa) Margulies,
Andrew (Marcy) Margulies, Steven (Alysa)
Margulies. Proud Grandmother of Mark,
Jake, Jamie and Julia. Devoted aunt to many
nieces and nephews. Contributions in
Shirley’s memory may be made to Hadassah,
Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach
County. DEATH NOTICES
NEMROFF Burton (Burt) Nemroff, 81, passed away on
July 14 in his Boca Raton home. Beloved
husband of Barbara for 56 years, adored fath-
er of Alita (Glen) Friedman, Lauren Nemroff,
Courtney Nemroff, and grandsons Stephen
and Alec Friedman. He is also survived by
brother Arthur Nemroff. He was predeceased
by parents, Louis and Esther Nemroff and
sister-in-law, Phyllis Nemroff. A graduate of
Central High School and Penn State Uni-
versity (‘61), Burt was a professional electric-
al engineer for more than four decades and a
Life Member of the IEEE. A lifelong sports-
man and nature lover, Burt enjoyed fishing,
gardening, golf, bocce, poker and his favor-
ite Philadelphia sports teams. Burt traveled
the world with his family, but especially loved
returning to his old South Philadelphia neigh-
borhood where his parents once owned a
grocery store. Burt will be lovingly re-
membered for his integrity, compassion and
kindness. Contributions in Burt’s memory
may be made to the Barnegat Light Volun-
teer Fire Company, Barnegat Light, NJ.

OSTROFF MUSIKER
Morton Musiker, 96, died peacefully on June
21, 2021, in Philadelphia. Mort was a most
kind and generous man who was loved and
respected by all. His legacy is his gift of un-
equivocal love and sincere interest in every-
one he knew. Mort was preceded in death by
his wife, Gladys, to whom he was happily
married for 72 years; his parents, Benjamin
and Goldie; a sister, Ethel; and a brother, Le-
onard. He is survived by his children, Sandy
(Paul), Brian (Lori), Susan (Doug), and
Helene (Cary); as well as 10 grandchildren
and 8 great-grandchildren. Mort’s ashes will
be buried at a graveside service at Roosevelt
Memorial Park on August 16, promptly at 3
p.m. (suggested arrival: 2:45 p.m.) Dona-
tions in his honor may be made to the Chil-
dren’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the Susan G.

Komen Foundation, and the Jewish Federa-
tion of Greater Philadelphia.

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Marilyn Rose Ostroff on June 8, 2021. Sister
of Paul (Joan) Ostroff. Aunt of Andrew
(Stephanie) Ostroff. Contributions in her
memory may be made to JCHAI, 274 S Bryn
Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr PA 19010,
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PRESSEL Richard J. Pressel, a civil engineer, died July
5, 2021, Husband of Elinor (nee Greenfield).

Father of Michael Pressel (Janet), Grandfath-
er of Lila and Edie. A memorial service was
held July 9th at the Chapel at Ann's Choice.

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PRUSHAN Rachel Gisele Prushan (nee Yedid). Passed
away on July 16, 2021. Wife of Sheldon
Prushan. Mother of Helene (Ron) Rosen,
Alan (Carol) Prushan and Mimi Prushan. Sis-
ter of Diane Tuckman (the late Mort), Alain
(Zippy) Yedid, Joyce Yedid (Peri Perinpanath-
an) and Danny (Suzy) Yedid. Grandmother of
Daniel, Josh and Esther Rosen, and Joel and
Simon Prushan. Contributions in her memory
may be made to the Abe and Andi Morris
Scholarship Fund or the James and Linda
Wimmer Scholarship Fund at Camp Harlam,
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PARNESS Marvin B. “Buzz” Parness on June 28, 2021.

Dear companion to Sheila Dressner. Father of
Lisa (Ouri) Horesh and Todd (Susan) Par-
ness. Brother of Barbara Parness. Grandfath-
er of Dr. Remy (Dr. Andrea) Horesh, Dr. Elan
Horesh, Elijah Horesh, Evan Parness, Jason
Parness and Noah Parness. Great grandfath-
er of Daniel. Contributions in his memory
may be made to Temple Menorah Keneseth
Chai, 4301 Tyson Ave, Philadelphia, PA
19135 or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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