FISCHER
J une , 2020 D eath N otices
DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
FISCHER FOLKMAN
GOLDSTEIN GREENBAUM
Martin A. Fischer, longtime Old City entre-
preneur, combat-wounded World War II vet-
eran, loving family man, on May 29, 2020,
age 98. Graduate of West Philadelphia High
School and the Wharton School of the Uni-
versity of Pennsylvania. His vision in rehab-
bing rundown buildings into spacious loft
apartments helped launch a residential des-
tination that later became known as "Old
City." With his late wife Polly he maintained
homes in center city Philadelphia; Long
Beach Island, NJ; and Key Biscayne, Florida.

Throughout his adult life he enjoyed sailing,
skiing, tennis, urban flower gardening, opera
and Broadway music. He is survived by son
Edward "Skip" Fischer (Dawn Pratson),
daughter Jane Broderson (William Fletcher),
five grandsons and one great-granddaughter.

Donations in Martin's memory may be made
to the Jewish Federation of Greater Phil-
adelphia or donor's choice.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
Guida Folkman (nee Waine) on May 25,
2020. Beloved wife of the late Morris; Loving
mother of David (Jacki) Folkman and Alan
(Marsha Neifield) Folkman; Devoted grand-
mother of Aryn (Evan) Lechtman, Elissa
(Jonathan) Spektor, Hillary Folkman and
Marni Folkman; Adoring great-grandmother
of Cooper, Simon, Lennon and Elle. Also sur-
vived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Services and interment are Private. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to Ab-
ramson Senior Care, 1425 Horsham Rd.,
North Wales, PA 19454.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS FISHBACK
Robert Lewis Fishback, on May 21, 2020.

Loving father of Trina (Ken) Weingarten and
Jed (Breena) Fishback; Devoted grandfather
of Sofia, Elena, Jillian and Jordan. Lifetime
resident of Philadelphia. High school history
teacher in the Philadelphia Public School
System. Last resided in Princeton. Services
and interment are private. Contributions in
his memory may be made to Princeton Med-
ical Center Foundation, Healthcare Heroes
Fund. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS FLASHNER
Anne Flashner (nee Rosen), on June 4, 2020.

Wife of Dr. Morton Flashner, mother of Ar-
thur (Susan) Bachman, Esq. and Dr. Steven
(Dr. Deirdre Collins) Flashner, grandmother
of Helene (Jeffrey Zimmerman) Bachman, Al-
lison Bachman, Hannah (Terry) Casey, Dr.

Bess Flashner, Samuel Flashner, Evelyn
(Patrick) Boydan and Lillian Flashner; also
survived by 3 great grandchildren. Services
and interment private. Contributions in her
memory may be made to Hadassah, 1518
Walnut St., Phila., PA 19102.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
FLEISHMAN GLASSMAN
Stanley Glassman of Drexel Hill, Pa passed
away April 11, 2020 at the age of 91. Hus-
band of the late Eleanor Glassman. Survived
by his son Perry and his wife Eileen of Boyn-
ton Beach, FL and Frankie Buonadonna and
husband Pat, grandchildren Jaynee Brosnan,
Kimberly Ward, Leah Milano, Michael Brion
and many great grandchildren. Predeceased
by sibling Ann Pastore and grandson Adam
Glassman. Condolences may be made at
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GOLD Paul Gold, on June 17, 2020. Beloved hus-
band of the late Hilda (nee Shusterman).

Loving father of Sidney L. Gold, Esq (Joan),
Randy Gold (Andrea), and Pennysue Gold-
Laster (Howard Laster). Dear grandfather of
Nathan (Beck), Alyssa, Macy, and Maxwell.

Graveside services will be private. Contribu-
tions in his memory may be made to the
Jewish War Veterans or Soul Studio Scholar-
ship Fund.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
Milton R. Goldman, 89, was born and raised
in Philadelphia. Milt passed away peacefully
on May 20, 2020, after complications of a
stroke, with his adored daughters by his side.

He loved life, his family and especially gad-
gets! Predeceased by his loving wife, Marcia
Goldman (nee Brod). He is survived by his
devoted daughters, Judy (Joel) Pomerantz
and Cindy Goldman Miller; the beloved Za-
yda to his caring grandchildren, Etan (Ilana)
Pomerantz, Adam (Eliana) Pomerantz,
Zachary (Kori) Pomerantz, Justin (Jamie)
Miller, Perry (Nicole) Miller, Eve Miller and
Aaron Miller; he was treasured by his 13
great-grandchildren. Donations can be made
to friendsofyadsarah.org or to a charity of the
donor's choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS Phyllis Gordon (nee Cohen), 90, June 10,
2020. Loving wife of the late George Gordon.

Devoted mother of Eileen Gordon-Roth
(Larry) and Hal Gordon (Fern). Dear sister of
Annette Quell and Eleanor Fineman. "Bubby"
to Rachael and Lindsay. Loved by cherished
nieces, nephews and friends. Contributions in
her memory can be made to the Alzheimer's
Assoc. GRAY
Seymour Gray, a World War II Veteran who
was a Silver Star and Army Accommodation
Medal recipient, passed on May 24, 2020.

Husband of the late Eileen (nee Blitman).

Father of Faith (George) Dusak, Joyce Gray-
Steffen (Chuck Steffen) and Rod Gray.

Brother of Donald Gray, Lillian Garbus and
Beatrice Steponate. Grandfather of Alexan-
dra, Amanda, Jake, Joey, Sloane, the late
Danielle and the late Drew. Private Graveside
Services are being held. Contributions in his
memory may be made to a charity of the
donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS On the afternoon of May 13, 2020, at the age
of 96, Libbie Rubin Greenbaum passed away
after a two-week siege by Covid-19. She was
treasured by all who knew her. Libbie was
born in Cocoa Beach and grew up in Fort
Pierce, Florida where her family owned the
only department store in town. She attended
the University of Alabama. On a school vaca-
tion, during World War II, she met Navy Of-
ficer Albert Greenbaum who was training in
her hometown and who had been befriended
by her family. She and Al later married and
she moved with him to the Philadelphia area.

They had two children, Sheila and Stanley.

Libbie was an active volunteer in her
children’s school activities. In addition, she
used her retail background to run a gift shop
for her congregation, Main Line Reform
Temple, and its Sisterhood. Also recipients of
her volunteer service were Overbrook School
for the Blind and Hadassah. She was an ad-
vocate for better mental health services and
other progressive causes. Libbie was an ac-
complished golfer, swimmer, and bridge
player; she was an enthusiastic tennis player
as well. All the while, she was a perfect help-
mate to Al. Libbie was considerate and unfail-
ingly kind, positive, nonjudgmental, and giv-
ing. She loved children and when grand-
daughter Rubyn was born, she was beyond
thrilled. They formed a profound bond. Lib-
bie leaves an indelible mark on the world be-
cause she touched so many individuals and
showered each with a unique love that helped
them to develop to be able to pay it forward.

Especially in these times dictated by Covid-
19, the most meaningful tribute to her would
take the form of a person doing a thoughtful
gesture or good deed for someone who
needs it, or a random act of kindness. For
those so inclined to make a contribution in
her memory, designations are Main Line Re-
form Temple, Jewish Federation’s Covid Re-
sponse, Planned Parenthood, or a charity of
one’s choice. Libbie was predeceased by her
husband Albert. Surviving are her daughter
Sheila Greenbaum and son-in-law Gary M.

Wasserman; and son Stanley Greenbaum.

She is also survived by granddaughter Rubyn
Wasserman and many beloved family mem-
bers and friends.

GRAY Rod Gray on June 12, 2020. Father of Sloane
Gray and the late Drew Gray. Brother of Faith
Dusak (George) and Joyce Gray-Steffen
(Chuck). Son of the late Seymour and Shir-
ley Gray. Uncle of Alexandra Dusak. Services
are private. Contributions in his memory may
be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL SACKS
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Stanford Goodman on June 1, 2020. Hus-
band of the late Shirley; father of Marc Good-
man, Sharon (Kevin) Coghlan and Stephanie
(Paul) Kahn; brother of Linda (late Edward)
Silver; grandfather of Ilyssa and Sean Cogh-
lan, Olivia and Sydney Kahn. Funeral Ser-
vices are private. Contributions in his
memory may be made to Fisher Center for
Alzheimer's Research Foundation, 110 E
42nd St. 16th Fl., NY NY 10017,
www.alzinfo.org GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS GORDON
GOLDMAN David Seth Fleishman passed away too soon
on May 23, 2020. A super electrician who
could take a house apart and put it back to-
gether again electronically. If he saw
someone on the street who needed help, he
would take them in, feed them, and allow
them to stay the night Beloved son of De-
lores “Dolly” and the late Philip Fleishman.

Dear brother of Wayne (Rachel) Fleishman
and Steven Alan Fleishman. Loving uncle of
Don, Lee (Wendy), and Amber. Great uncle
of Lucas. Friends and family loved him. May
he rest in peace. We will miss you. Contri-
butions in his memory may be made to a
charity of the donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS Harriet Goldstein, on June 7, 2020, age 96 of
Philadelphia, PA. Beloved wife of the late
Max Goldstein and devoted mother of Beth
and Jay Goldstein. Harriet is also survived by
her sister Gloria (Charles) Ellman, grandchil-
dren, many nieces and her nephew. Harriet
was the loving sister of the late Shirley
Serota. Contributions in her memory may be
made to a charity of the donor's choice.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
facebook.com/jewishexponent GROSSMAN
David Hollander Grossman (July 1, 1951 –
May 31, 2020). David will be remembered
with love and respect by his wife Debbie
Miller, children Mark (Lauren), Daniel
(Lauren), Jacob, granddaughter Freddie
Louise, and sister Cindy (Jerry). David val-
ued kindness, diligence and honesty in all as-
pects of his life, including raising his three
sons and serving as a respected emergency
room physician for 38 years (with 10 years
as chief of the emergency department at
Lankenau Hospital). Donations may be made
in memory of David to Kitty Cottage Adop-
tion Center (www.kittycottage.org) where he
served as a board member.

GURAK DEATH NOTICES
GURAK On June 12, 2020, Howard Gurak of Phil-
adelphia, Pennsylvania, Brant Lake, New
York, and Shannondell in Audubon ,
Pennsylvania passed away from natural
causes. He is survived by his loving children,
Ellis (Sasha), Randall (Sharon), and Rochelle
Robinson (Joseph), and granddaughters,
Stephania, Nina and Kathia. Howard is prede-
ceased by his wife Lois; his father and moth-
er Charles and Naomi; his brother Robert;
and sister Rose Weisberg. Howard was at the
forefront of the special education field and
was a long-time champion and advocate for
children. He earned his B.A.in Education from
West Chester University and two Masters in
Public Administration and Education from
University of Pennsylvania. Howard began his
career in public service as an administrator in
the Philadelphia Fire Department but found
his true talents and passion when asked to
teach a special education class in the Radnor
School District. Throughout his 35 years at
Radnor, he taught and mentored countless
students with disabilities, giving them the
tools they needed to reach their full potential.

He designed a business model for teaching
students about entrepreneurship called
Shoestring Ceramics, in which students sold
stock, took orders, produced ceramics, and
paid out dividends. Howard was at the fore-
front of mainstreaming special education,
earning the Baumgarten Award for Excel-
lence in Teaching in Pennsylvania. His ad-
vocacy for children did not stop at the school
doors. He is a past President of the Delaware
County Council for Exceptional Children and
served on the Board of Directors for PATH, a
community mental health organization for 10
years. Howard met the love of his life at sum-
mer camp in the Pocono Mountains. Lois
was the camp nurse when Howard, a camp
counselor, walked into the infirmary with a
sports injury. Howard was cured of his injury
but was bitten by the love bug. They were
married the following January of 1955. Wish-
ing to carry on the summer camp tradition,
Lois and Howard packed up their three chil-
dren every summer to attend Camp Saskat-
chewan in the Adirondack Mountains of New
York. Lois continued as the camp nurse, and
Howard was the drama counselor for over 25
years. When the camp closed, they bought a
home on Crystal Lake in the Adirondacks and
continued bringing joy to children at Brant
Lake Camp for the next 25 years. Both Lois
and Howard were world travelers, visiting
over 100 countries and meeting kings,
queens, peasants, butlers and everyone in
between, and always leaving a lasting im-
pression wherever they went. Howard had
many hobbies including fishing, Phillies
baseball, and gardening, but he was most
well known for his talents on stage. An ac-
complished singer, comedian, actor, and dir-
ector, Howard worked with everyone from his
students to Scorsese on various projects, in-
cluding starring in two syndicated television
pilots, “going viral” on Old Jews Telling
Jokes, and was most renowned for dazzling
children and adults alike as an authentic Ben-
jamin Franklin impersonator. More recently,
he wrote, acted, and directed multiple Shan-
nondell productions. He was a Masonic Past
Master of Williamson Corinthian Lodge
#368.. Funeral services were held privately,
and a Celebration of Life will be held when
the pandemic restrictions permit.

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