M arch , 2018 D eath N otices
AARON DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
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DEATH NOTICES
AARON BELL
COREN ELLICK
Tossi Aaron, March 20, 2018, the former
Tossi Blumberg, loving wife of Leon, dear
mother of Rachel Roca, and Ellen Aaron. She
was a musician. Contributions in her memory
may be made to a charity of the donor's
choice. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS ALPER
Alan D. Alper, age 75, died on February 21,
2018. He was the owner of his own roofing
company who resided in Philadelphia, PA.

Husband of Sandra (nee Fingerman); father
of Steven (Catherine) Alper and Brian (Karen)
Alper; brother of Rita (Morris) Sendler, Joyce
(Bruce) Rachlin, Lois (Alan) Rosenthal, and
Steve (Mary) Avchin; and grandfather of
Daniel Alper. Contributions in his memory
may be made to Temple Menora-Keneseth
Chai, 4301 Tyson Avenue, Phila., PA 19135.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS AVEDON
Eleanor Avedon (nee Swick) March 15, 2018
of Narberth, PA. Beloved wife of the late Eu-
gene Brisk; loving mother of Renee Frischer
(the late Melvin Frischer) and Sherry Cohn
(Dr. John Cohn); cherished grandmother of
Caryn Wexler, Howard Frischer, Joanna Cohn
Weiss (Matthew Weiss), Benjamin Cohn
(Emily Cohn) and Dr. Joshua Cohn (Molly
Cohn); also survived by 9 great grandchil-
dren. Relatives and friends were invited to
Graveside Services Friday, 10 A.M. at Well-
wood Cemetery in Babylon, NY. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to the Ab-
ramson Center for Jewish Life.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
Marion Leventhal Bell, 88, of Walnut Creek,
Ca., died March 11th. She is survived by her
daughter, Susan, and her grandson, Alex.

Marion lived in Wallingford and Swarthmore,
Delaware County, before moving to Califor-
nia to be closer to daughter. She is prede-
ceased by her loving husband, Jerome, and
her daughter, Nancy. Contributions to Mari-
on's memory can be made to the Alzheimer's
Association of Northern California.

BERK Joyce Berk died March 4, 2018 at home. She
was the daughter of the late Samuel and the
late Yedda Berk and the sister of the late Lois
Berk. Joyce was a retired Insurance Exam-
iner. She is survived by her friends and
neighbors. Services were Private. Condol-
ences and more at Berschlerand
Shenberg.com BERSCHLER and SHENBERG
DEMAIO BOGDANOFF
Bruce Bogdanoff, age 71, died on March 17,
2018. He was a school principal who resided
in Brigatine, NJ. Devoted son of Bernice and
the late Henry Bogdanoff; beloved husband of
Rhonda Bogdanoff (nee Bentler); loving fath-
er of Aron Bogdanoff (Mandy) and the late
Amy Bogdanoff; dear step-father of Lang-
ston Denner (Jessica) and Remy Denner;
cherished brother of Marcy Brownstein
(Ernie) and Philip Bogdanoff (Ellen); adoring
Poppop of Hailey and Madison, and also sur-
vived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Contributions in his memory may be made to
Sea Scouts, 1325 West Walnut Lane, Irving,
TX 75038 or Children’s Literacy Initiative,
2314 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS BRAIT
BAXT Joan Tieman Baxt, age 81, passed away
peacefully, on February 15, 2018, after a
long, courageous battle with Parkinson’s Dis-
ease. Joan was the loving and beloved wife of
Benjamin Baxt. Joan was the loving and be-
loved mother of Elisa Baxt. Joni enjoyed
spending time with family and friends, travel,
the theatre, reading and the Philadelphia Or-
chestra. She was a graduate of Temple Uni-
versity, having attended their school of Ra-
dio and Telecommunications. Joni worked for
Philadelphia’s TV channel 3 and the Lower
Merion School District. Joni also performed
with a Summer Stock Theatre Company on
Cape Cod, during her college days. Services
were private. Friends will be notified of a
planned Life Celebration. In lieu of flowers,
donations in Joni’s honor, may be made to
the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s
research. Arrangements by West Laurel Hill
Funeral Home, Inc., Bala Cynwyd, PA.

www.WestLaurelHill.com With sadness, the family of Gary Coren an-
nounces his passing on Sunday, February 25,
2018 at 65 years old. Gary is lovingly re-
membered by his wife of 33 years, Heather,
and daughter, Chantal and son-in-law David
Reed. Also by sister-in-law, Aliza Coren,
step-sister Sharon Brown, and step-brother
Charles Brown. Gary was predeceased by his
brother Philip Coren, mother Marian, father
Milton, and step-father Morton Brown.

Donations in his memory accepted at Magen
David Adom and JNF.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS Marsha L. Brait (nee Kruger) died on March
24, 2018. She was a fundraising volunteer
who resided in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.

Beloved wife of the late Marty; loving mother
of Andrew E. (Anna M.) Brait and Elizabeth E.

Brait (Chema Diego Rodriguez); dear sister of
Morton Philip (Mary) Pincus, Marvin Her-
man Pincus, and Ellen (Yosef) Lovett; and
adoring and devoted grandmom of Ellis, Jo-
nas, and Dakota M. Alexsia Diego Brait. Con-
tributions in her memory may be made to the
Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania,
919 Walnut St., Suite 7-A, Phila., PA 19107.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS BRANDES
Nicholas D. DeMaio, 83, of Audubon, PA,
died Wednesday, February 28, 2018. He is
survived by a loving wife, Sandy DeMaio; 4
children: Neil Wellner, Michelle Panichi
(Douglas Campbell), Steven Jay, and Dani-
elle DeMaio-DeAngelis (Tom); and 11 grand-
children. There was a visitation begining at
12:00 PM, Sunday, March 4, 2018 with a fu-
neral service immediately following at 1:30
PM at West Laurel Hill Funeral Home, Inc.,
225 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA
19004. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu-
tions in Nicholas’ honor may be sent to CSS
Adoption Services, 4400 N. Reese St., Phil-
adelphia, PA 19140.

WWW.WESTLAURELHILL.COM FRANK
DEATH NOTICES
Marvin “Marty” Ellick of West Palm Beach, FL
for the past 15 years, formerly of Bensalem,
PA, passed away on March 6, 2018. Mr. El-
lick was born in Philadelphia 72 years ago,
graduated from Germantown High School in
January of 1963 and attended Temple Uni-
versity. He served in the Army National
Guard. Marty was a real estate broker and ap-
praiser. When he opened Ellick Real Estate in
1970 he was the youngest broker in Phil-
adelphia. Marty was an active member of the
PTMA (Philadelphia Travel Managers Associ-
ation) and president in 1983. He was also a
member of Sigma Alpha Ro (XI Chapter).

Marty and his wife Joy are life members of
Congregation Tifereth Israel in Bensalem.

Marty was pre-deceased by his parents, the
late Jerome & Gertrude Ellick. Left to cherish
his memory is his loving wife Joy (Solomon)
Ellick for the past 45 years. His beloved
daughters Jennifer (Benjamin) Thaw & Debra
(Edward) Weintraub. His adored grandchil-
dren Rachel & Vivian Thaw and Juliet Wein-
traub and his loving sister Joan (Robert)
Parkin. Funeral services were held at Rubin
Memorial Chapel in Boynton Beach, FL on
Sunday, March 11, 2018. Contributions in
Marty’s memory may be made to Congrega-
tion Tifereth Israel 2909 Bristol Road, Bens-
alem, PA 19020 (215) 752-3468. Or to Be
The Match, National Marrow Donor Program,
500 N. 5 th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401.

www.bethematch.org RUBIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL
EISENBUD Daniel K. Eisenbud, March 20, 2018, of Is-
rael and Bala Cynwyd. Son of Barbara Shai-
man and Michael Eisenbud; brother of De-
borah Ryan; also survived by a niece and
nephew; aunts and uncles. Contributions in
his memory may be made to MIKLAT Israel
http://atzum.org/contribute/us- donations/refugees and asylum seekers link
or charity of the donors choice.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
A Community
Remembers Monthly archives of
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www.JewishExponent.com Herman "Sonny" "Brandy" Brandes, on Febru-
ary 21, 2018, age 94, of Huntingdon Valley,
PA. Formerly Logan and Strawberry Mansion.

Devoted husband of the late Lillian (nee Fav-
insky) dec'd 2012. Beloved father of Donna
Reifer (Steve), Robert, and the late Bruce
Brandes. Funeral services were held at
Roosevelt Memorial Park Mausoleum, fol-
lowed by interment in the cemetery. Herman
was a 70th Infantry Division, WWII U.S. Army
veteran stationed in Germany during the war.

BECKER Harvey B. Becker 73, of Doylestown passed He attended Drexel University night school
away Feb 14th after a brief illness. He was for 11 years, graduating with a degree in
preceded in death by parents Rose and Vic- Structural Engineering in 1959. His interests
tor and
granddaughter Judaism
isn’t Hayden
just Becker.

what Har- we included
believe, Astronomy,
or the Geology
prayers (especially
we recite or the laws we
vey is survived by his wife Trina, sons David mountains) and various genres of music. He
observe. It’
s also
about the
way we
live. How
we interact
with others. The
was the
youngest of
four children,
prede- (Veronica), Brian (Jennifer), daughter Lisa
ceased by three sisters. Herman would have
(Justin), 7 grandchildren,
and his The
brother customs
values we practice.

and traditions
we embrace
and pass down,
Bernard S. Becker (Leonore). Services were celebrated his 95th birthday on March 13th.

to the next.

held from
at West one
Laurel generation
Hill Cemetary. Contribu-
tions in Harvey’s name maybe made to Amer-
ican Cancer Society.

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FELZER Arlene Linda Felzer (nee Friedman) February
23, 2018 of Havertown, PA. Beloved wife of
Murray Felzer; loving mother of Michelle (Mi-
chael) Tannenbaum and Cherie Felzer; dear
sister of Gail Lubeck and Susan Friedman;
cherished grandmother of Ella and Jacob
Tannenbaum. Relatives and friends were in-
vited to services Tuesday, 2pm, at Joseph
Levine & Sons Memorial Chapels, Inc. 2811
West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA 19008. In-
terment Private. Contributions in her memory
may be made to the Syzygy Dance Project
www.svzvgvdanceproject.org or FORCE- Fa-
cing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered www.fa-
cingourrisk.org JOSEPH LEVINE and SON
FISHER Phyllis Fisher, on March 28, 2018. The
former Phyllis Perchick, wife of the late Harry
Fisher. Stepmother of Janice (Steven Roth-
man) Fisher.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS A Community Remembers
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Robert Eric Frank, 49, of Ventnor NJ and
formerly of Philadelphia and Huntingdon Val-
ley PA, passed away February 16 th after a
long illness. Beloved son of Joyce Braver-
man-Frank and the late Herbert B. Frank; lov-
ing brother of Ronna Beth and nephew of
Pauline Miriam and Dr. Malvin Braverman.

Relatives and friends were invited to his fu-
neral service on the afternoon of Wednesday,
March 14 th , at the William Penn House, 1919
Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, PA.

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JOSEPH FRANK
Bernard Solis Frank, Rabbi Emeritus, Temple
Beth Torah, died from complications related
to Parkinson’s Disease on March 1, 2018 in
Warrington, PA. He was 85. Rabbi Bernard
Solis Frank served the Philadelphia com-
munity as Rabbi for over 50 years, first at
Temple Beth Or in Mt. Airy from 1962 to
1970. In 1970, Rabbi Frank became the spir-
itual leader of Temple Beth Torah, where he
would serve as the Rabbi of that congrega-
tion until his retirement from the pulpit in
1997. He was also Past President of the
Board of Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia. Pri-
or to moving to Philadelphia, Rabbi Frank
served as Assistant Rabbi at Congregation
B’nai Jehuda in Kansas City, MO. Rabbi Frank
was also an adjunct professor at LaSalle Col-
lege from 1964 to 1982. As a member of the
Department of Religious Studies, he taught
an elective course on Judaism. Enrollment in
his class was full for 18 consecutive years.

In addition to his class, Rabbi Frank estab-
lished a Jewish Student Union and Hillel
Chapter on campus and served for a period
as the campus chaplain. Rabbi Frank was
born to Sidney and Lillian Frank in New Or-
leans, Louisiana on October 1, 1932 and
grew up in Houston, Texas. He graduated
from San Jacinto Senior High in 1951. Rabbi
Frank was proud to be amongst the first
classes of students at Brandeis University in
Waltham, MA, studying Near Eastern and
Judaic Studies and Political Science, receiv-
ing a B.A. in 1955. He went on to attend the
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Re-
ligion in Cincinnati, Ohio and was ordained as
a Rabbi in 1960. In 1985, he was awarded an
honorary Doctor of Divinity of Hebrew Let-
ters. While at Brandeis University, Rabbi
Frank met his future wife, and love of his life,
Toby Carol Pollack. The two would marry in
June 1956 and would be together for 55
years, until her death on March 1 st , 2013.

Further exemplifying their devotion to, and
true love for, each other, Rabbi Frank passed
away 5 years to the day of his beloved wife
Toby. He is survived by his two sons, Steven
and Michael (Betsy), daughter-in-law Joan,
and his four grandchildren, Jesse, Zoe, Ava
and Lily. Those who wish to further his
memory may do so by making a contribution
to The Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org)
or The Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkin-
son’s Research (www.davisphinneyfounda-
tion.org) GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
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