J uly , 2017 D eath N otices
ALBERT DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
ALBERT BURCAT
DOSSICK GREENBERG
Seymour E. Albert, July 7, 2017 of Cinnamin-
son, NJ. Devoted husband of the late Janice
Albert. Beloved father of Joyce (Glenn)
Brown and Steven Albert. Cherished grand-
father of Gary Brown (Erica Bratt) and Ellen
Brown (Daniel Batkhan). Dear brother of the
late Irving Albert. Fondly remembered broth-
er-in-law, uncle and cousin. Interment Cres-
cent Memorial Park, Pennsauken, NJ. Contri-
butions may be made to Temple Sinai,
www.templesinainj.com or Samaritan Health-
care & Hospice, www.samaritannj.org
PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc.

BERKOWITZ Miriam K. Berkowitz (nee Kaufman) June 26,
2017. Wife of the late Samuel. Mother of
Beverly Ann (Martin) Meyers. Grandmother
of Eric Meyers and Jacqueline (Evan) Miller.

Great grandmother of Danielle and Jaiden
Miller. Contributions in her memory may be
made to the Alzheimer's Association , 399
Market St., Suite 102, Phila., PA 19106.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS BERSHAD
Rosalie “Rookie” Bershad (nee Teitelman),
aged 90, died on July 20, 2017. Devoted wife
of Edward, loving mother of Marla (Andrew)
Diamond and Janice Bershad (Steven Bass).

Adoring grandmother of Adam (Megan),
Alexis, Jonathan, and Ana. Proud great
grandmother of Olive and Quinn. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to
Alzheimer’s Association or Alex’s Lemonade
Stand. GOLDSTEIN'S ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS BLAU
Reba Eva Blau, (nee Mamlin) of Philadelphia,
PA. Born May 20, 1929 passed away peace-
fully with her family by her side on July 8,
2017. An executive Administrative Assistant.

Wife of the late Allan Blau. Cherished mother
of Byron Blau (Eileen), Sanford Blau, Ray-
mond Blau (Laura), Gerry Blau (Hedda),
Cindy Fineman Sloane, Mindy Burns (Mi-
chael), and Basha Blau. Devoted Bubbie of
Jodi, Jamie, Jesse, Shiah, Shayna, Ari, Devra,
Barrie Anne, Benjamin, Jason, Scott, Eric,
Stephanie, Gabrielle, Hannah, and Max. Be-
loved Bubbie of great-grandchildren Zachary,
Derek, Dylan, Madison, Andrew, Tyler,
Semra, Riley Mae, Alexie , Joshua, Zachary,
Laylah, Jonah, and Sylvia. Adoring great-
great Bubbie of Stephen. A true Woman of
Valor. Contributions in her memory may be
made to the Ronald McDonald House, 3925
Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS BRODSKY
Carolyn J. Brodsky (nee Barren) on July 12,
2017. Beloved wife and best friend of Sam
Brodsky; devoted mother of Dr. Bari Sue (Dr.

David Gunther) Brodsky and Cindy (Terrence
Gargiulo) Brodsky; grandmother of Elijah,
Maya, Gabriel, and Sophia. Carolyn was a
member of Temple Sinai and it's sisterhood.

She was a special education teacher, Phil-
adelphia board of education for 30+ years.

Relatives and friends were invited to Ser-
vices Friday, 12 Noon, at Joseph Levine and
Sons Memorial Chapel, 4737 Street Road,
Trevose. Interment Roosevelt Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her
memory may be made to a charity of the
donor's choice.

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www.JewishExponent.com Jessie G. Burcat (nee Goldberg) on June 22,
2017. Born in South Philadelphia, Mrs.

Burcat was a graduate of Girls High and
Temple University. Initially a social worker,
she worked for the Israeli consulate in Phil-
adelphia and El Al Airlines. Subsequently, she
worked as a travel agent which enabled her to
travel the world. She had devoted lifelong
friends from South Philly. She enjoyed literat-
ure, poetry, and classical music. She was a
lover of dogs, cats, and her children. De-
voted wife of the late David Burcat of Haver-
ford, PA. Loving mother of Joel Burcat (Gail)
of Harrisburg, PA, Bruce Burcat (Detta) of
Camden, DE, Peter Burcat (Suzanne) of
Hockessen, DE, and Judi Kary (Bruce) of
Souderton, PA. Dear sister of Edith Gollub.

Loving grandmother of Dina Burcat, Shira
Sarfati (David), Leah Burcat, Rick Burcat,
Bryan Burcat, Steven Burcat, David Burcat,
Justin Burcat, Wednesday Pupo, and Ben-
jamin Kary. Loving great grandmother of Kai
Pupo. Jessie’s charitable interests were so-
cial justice, protecting animals, and Jewish
causes. Please make a contribution to the
charity of your choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS BURSTEIN
Linda K. Burstein (nee Karol), July 9, 2017.

Wife of Dr. Donald. Mother of Mark
(Stephanie) Burstein and Fran (Alan) Levin.

Sister of Neil Karol, Vita Fine and Ellie Katzel.

Grandmother of Sydney and Austin Levin,
Samuel and Jacob Burstein. Contributions in
her memory may be made to
www.curesp.org GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS CETLIN
Robert Cetlin July 2, 2017. Beloved Husband
of Bernice (nee Reed). Loving Father of Larry
(Rhonda), Richard (Grace) and Ilene
(Richard) Lipow. Devoted Grandfather of
Blair, Zachary (Emily), Rachel, Abigail, Daniel
and Matthew. WWII Army Veteran and recipi-
ent of 4 Bronze Stars. Owner of Salem Iron
and Metal Co. Contributions in his memory
may be made to a charity of the donor's
choice. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS COHEN
Ruth T. Cohen (nee Toll), July 13, 2017. Wife
of the late Harry G.; mother of Gary (Cynthia)
Cohen, and Bruce (Marcia) Cohen; grand-
mother of Jay (Jenni) Cohen, Michael Cohen,
Jeffrey Cohen, and Rachael Cohen. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to the
American Heart Association, Ann’s Choice
Benevolent Association, or Congregation
Adath Jeshurun.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS DERSHAW
Leonard Dershaw, June 30, 2017. Husband
of the late Corinne (nee Warshaw), father of
Barry Dershaw (Nancy), Terry Dershaw and
Dr. Stuart Dershaw (Carol). Also survived by
6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS DIAMOND
Harold Diamond, June 21, 2017 of Abington
PA. Husband of Kathleen (nee Duffy). Father
of Madeline Judith (John) Donlou, Janis
Marissa (Michael Chernuchin), Karen Susan
(Jerry) Rutigliano and Lawrence Richard
(Laurie Pierson). Brother of Bernard Joseph
Diamond. Also survived by six grandchildren
and five great-grandchildren. Relatives and
friends were invited to Services Monday June
26th, 2:00 P.M. at Joseph Levine and Sons
Memorial Chapel, 4737 Street Road, Trevose,
PA. Following services, the family gathered
at the Crowne Plaza (Trevose) in remem-
brance and celebration of Harold's Life.

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www.JewishExponent.com Howard Dossick, July 2, 2017. Husband of
the late Sylvia; father of Craig (Sheryl) Dos-
sick, Mark (Joan) Dossick, and Richard
(Beth) Dossick; grandfather of Renay (Scott),
Alyssa (Sean), Brittany (Michael), Tracie
(Matt), Lee, Ally, and Joshua; great-grand-
father of Sophia, Henry, Lily, and Dylan.

Donations in his memory may be made to the
Jewish Federation of Phila. 2100 Arch St.,
Phila. PA 19103 or Holy Redeemer Hospice,
12265 Townsend Rd., Phila. PA 19154.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS FOLKMAN
Beatrice Folkman, June 24, 2017, of
Voorhees, NJ. Wife of the late Seymour Folk-
man. Mother of Michelle Folkman and Ben-
jamin (Beth) Folkman. Grandmother of
Daniel, Samantha and Tess Folkman. Sister
of Paul Gutterman. Interment Locustwood
Memorial Park, Cherry Hill, NJ. Contribu-
tions may be made to Southern Poverty Law
Center, www.splcenter.org or Jewish Family
and Children’s Service, www.jfcssnj.org or
Planned Parenthood, www.plannedparent-
hood.org PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc.

GIBBS Alvin Gibbs , on July 16, 2017, age 80 yrs., of
Broomall, PA. Survived by his beloved part-
ner Janet Leonard. Loving father of Michelle
(Ken) Linsalata, Lawrence (Jaime) Gibbs,
Sheryl (Jeff) Hutton and the late Andrew
Gibbs and the late Stephen Gibbs. Father-in-
law of Michelle Gibbs. Brother of Ronald
(Jane) Gibbs; loving and devoted grandfath-
er of 11; also survived by the mother of his
children Rita Gibbs and also by Paul (Jeanne)
Leonard. Relatives and friends were invited to
Services Monday 1:30 P.M. Joseph Levine
and Sons Memorial Chapels (WEST), 2811
West Chester Pike, Broomall PA. Interment
Haym Salomon Memorial Park. Contribu-
tions in his memory may be made to the De-
borah Heart and Lung Association.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
GINSBURG Mary L. Ginsburg, of Frederick, MD formerly
of Pembroke Pines, FL and Philadelphia, PA
passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017.

Wife of the late William Ginsburg; devoted
and loving mother of E. Bonnie (Stephen)
Spivack, Sheila D. (Stevens) Ingraham and
Mitchell M. (Katherine) Ginsburg; loving
grandmother of Jessica, Matthew (Jai), Ben,
Erica, Nathaniel (Liz), Emily, and Samuel
(Emily); dear great-grandmother of Jacob
and Max. Funeral services and internment
private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu-
tions may be made to the Hospice of Freder-
ick County, Temple Beth Ami of Rockville,
MD, or Beth Shalom Congregation of Freder-
ick, MD.

www.sagelbloomfield.com GOLD
Richard Gold passed away on July 4, 2017 at
age 59. Facebook gave him a written voice
for expressing his convictions and political
views, and a way to express his ideas and
values that he had difficulty saying out loud.

May he know he left an impact on all of us
and we will remember him for the gentle,
compassionate, sweet and kind person he
was. He is survived by his sister Linda
Moldauer, sister-in-law JoAnn Lynn, Aunt
Ruth Kallish, cousins Robert Kallish, Ken-
neth Kallish, Anita Brockman, Bill Etkin, Josef
Trasken and a whole hoard of second cous-
ins. Predeceased by parents Sara and Sidney
Gold and brother Steven Gold. Contributions
in memory to Jewish Family Services, 1601
16th Avenue Seattle,WA 98122.

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JEWISH EXPONENT
Lois Greenberg, (nee Nicholas), June 22,
2017, of Bryn Mawr; beloved wife of William
Greenberg; loving mother of Fran and the late
Wendy Greenberg. Lois, a guidance coun-
selor for many years, was a great mom, cre-
ative with a wonderful sense of humor and
loved to play bridge. Relatives and friends
were invited to Graveside Services, Tuesday,
June 27, 10:00 AM, Roosevelt Memorial
Park, 2701 Old Lincoln Highway, Trevose, Pa.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her
memory may be made to American Cancer
Society www.cancer.org
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
GROPER Meshulam Groper, age 85, died on June 30,
2017. He was a retired college professor
who resided in Haverford, Pennsylvania. Be-
loved husband of Dalia (nee Kochba); Dear
step-father of Daphne Goldberg and Sharon
(Josh) Hasbani; and loving grandfather of 7
grandchildren. Contributions in his memory
may be made to Hadassah, 1518 Walnut St.,
Phila., PA 19102.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS GROSSBERG
Bernice Grossberg,(nee Krel), July 14, 2017.

Wife of Van. Mother of Carl Grossberg, Ed
(Helena) Grossberg and Fran (David) Orkin,
also survived by her grandchildren. She was
a member of the Association of Jewish Holo-
caust Survivors. Contributions in her memory
may be made to the United States Holocaust
Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl.

SW., Washington, DC 20024 or the Holy Re-
deemer Home Care and Hospice, 12265
Townsend Road, Philadelphia, Pa. 19154.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS HARRIS
Bertha Harris(nee Forman), born January
10,1913 passed away on June 10th at 104.5
yrs young. She was proceeded by her hus-
band Harry, Son Allen Harris, and Brother Is-
adore Forman. She is survived by her Grand-
children Eric Harris, Andi (Brad) Shusterman,
Great-Grand Children Keith and Rachel
Shusterman, Nephew William(Barbara)
Forman, Nieces Stacy (Marc) Shenker, Sandi
(Andy) King, great nieces Ashley Forman,
Paige King, Mikayla Shenker and great neph-
ews Parker King and Paul Shenker. She will
be missed.

HARRIS Lesly Harris (nee Goldberg), age 82, died on
June 26, 2017. She was a retired proofread-
er who resided in Philadelphia, PA. Wife of
the late Joseph Harris and the late Bernard
Kutcher; mother of Peggy Kutcher; step-
mother of Andrea (Sam) Shink, Joyce
(Richard) Calcasola, and Wayne Haberman;
and grandmother of Kayla, Yaelle, and Ana-
stasia. Contributions in her memory may be
made to Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse, 1800
Lombard St., 6th Fl., Phila., PA 19146 or to a
charity of the donor's choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS JACOB
Rebecca Jacob (nee Antonoff) June 29, 2017.

Wife of the late Herbert Pitt and the late Mor-
ris Jacob; Mother of Jacqueline (Jerry)
Rosenzweig and Barbara (Richard) Shifrin;
Grandmother of Gary (Debby) and Larry
(Tara); Great Grandmother of Luna and
Daniel. Contributions in her memory may be
made to Philabundance, 3616 S. Galloway
St., Phila., PA 19148.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS KASS
Jules Kass, newspaper printer, on June 27,
2017 at the age of 88. Husband of Barbara
(nee Pollack); Father of Sharon Kass and El-
len Swirsky. Grandfather of Adam and Ross
Moldover and Jill (Mike) Srolovitz Contribu-
tions in his memory may be made to the
Hebrew Association of the Deaf, 8027 Castor
Ave., Phila. PA 19152.

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MANGEL DEATH NOTICES
KREMER Evelyn Kremer, July 1, 2017, 93 years, of
Wynnewood, PA.; Wife of the late Robert
“Bob” Kremer; Mother of Sherri (Christopher)
Theodore and Judy (Gary) Battese. Services
were private. The family respectfully request
contributions in her memory be made to a
charity of the donor’s choice.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
LAFAIR Esther Lafair, July 2, 2017, of Phila. Mother
of Eleni (Ellen) Zatz Litt (Neil) and the late
Mark Zatz (Susan Brenner); sister of Gloria
Fraimow (the late Dr. William), Theodore La-
fair (Sally) and the late Leonard Lafair (Char-
lotte); Baba of Jordan Zatz Landau (Elyssa
Goldman-Landau), Deborah Zatz, Shauna
Horvath, David Brenner (Alexandra), Peter
Litt (Lana Zu), Eve Nora Litt (Aislinn Wallace)
and Anna Litt; Baba Baba of Alexa and Max
Horvath, Alexis, Jackson and Zachary Land-
au and Maggie Brenner. Contributions in her
memory may be made to Perelman Jewish
Day School, c/o Mark Park, 49 Haverford Rd.,
Wynnewood PA 19096 or Har Zion Temple
Sisterhood - Floral Fund.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
LEDERHANDLER Morris Lederhandler, age 92, died on July 1,
2017. He was a member of Steuben Lodge
#113 - Knight of Pythias, Pannonia Beneficial
Association, Lodge #9 - Free & Accepted Ma-
sons of Pennsylvania, Shomrim B'nai Chaim
Social, and was a past member of the board
of the Delaire Landing Resident's Associ-
ation. Beloved husband of Renee (nee Silber-
man). Devoted father of Robert Lederhandler
(Wendy) and Linda Goldman (Noah). Dear
brother of Samuel Lederhandler and Edward
Lederhandler (Sandra). Loving grandfather of
Jordan Goldman (Lindsay), Staci Glaser
(Gary), Jared Lederhandler (Michele), and
Joshua Lederhandler (Gena). Loving great
grandfather of Carter, Gavin, Spencer, and
Ava. Contributions in his memory may be
made to Eileen Stein Jacoby Fund, 846 Barn-
swallow Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006.

GOLDSTEINS ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS LEVIN
Gladys Levin (nee Cohen), a retired sales as-
sociate for JE Caldwell Jewelers, died July
15, 2017. She was 80. Beloved wife of the
late Sidney Levin. Devoted mother of Joseph
Levin (Kathy) and Aron Levin (Diane). Lov-
ing grandmother of Travis D’Antonio (Erin),
Todd D’Antonio (Brandy), Shane McPherson,
Rachel Levin, Tyler Levin, and Nicole Levin.

Loving great grandmother of Brady ,
Donovan, Brodie, and Brynn. Contributions
in her memory may be made to the Americ-
an Heart Association.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS LEVIN
Lisa Levin (nee Goodhart) July 10, 2017, of
Lafayette Hill, PA.; Wife of Edward Levin;
mother of Aaron and Ben Levin; daughter of
Elaine (nee Bailis) and Warren Goodhart; sis-
ter of Michael (Larissa) Goodhart. Relatives
and friends were invited to Graveside Ser-
vices 1:00 P.M. Wednesday July 12, 2017 at
Montefiore Cemetery, Abington, PA. The fam-
ily respectfully request contributions in lieu of
flowers be made to Sandy Rollman Founda-
tion www. sandy ovarian.org.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
MANGEL Deborah Thelma Mangel (nee Flancer) on
July 7, 2017. Wife of Benjamin Mangel.

Mother Robert Mangel (Mimi Bartell) and Jill
Mangel Weisfeld (Bruce Weisfeld). Grand-
mother of Emily, Danielle, Lulu, and Noah-
Lev. Contributions in her memory may be
made to American Heart Association, PO Box
15120, Chicago, Illinois 60693
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