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ABRAMS SHEILA ABRAMS (nee Paul) on March 14,
2019. Wife of the late Marvin Abrams. Moth-
er of Heshy (Grace) Bregman and the late
Helene Hope Heard. Grandmother of Jesse
Dov Bregman, Jamie Hillel Bregman, Alexan-
der Dylan Heard and Madison Paige Heard.

Also remembered by Ronald Bregman. Con-
tributions in her memory may be made to
Main Line Health Palliative Care.

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RUTH AEZEN (nee Servetnick) on March 11,
2019, of Philadelphia. Beloved wife of the late
Alexander. Loving mother of Bonnie (Ken)
Grossman Marrama and Jack (Esther) Aezen.

Grandmother of three. Contributions in her
memory may be made to Boys Town of Jeru-
salem. JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS
BERGER Reneé (nee Solsberg), February 15, 2019, of
Philadelphia, PA; beloved wife of Kenneth
Berger; loving mother of Eric (Rachel) Ber-
ger and Jason Berger; cherished grandmoth-
er of Matthew, Ryan and Sarah; devoted sis-
ter of Pamela (the late Steven) Batoff and
proud aunt of Daryl (Stephanie Fisher) Batoff
and Gail Batoff. Services were held at Con-
gregations of Shaare Shamayim and inter-
ment at Shalom Memorial Park. Contribu-
tions in her name may be made to the Amer-
ican Cancer Society, Abington Hospital
Foundation, Holy Redeemer Hospital Hos-
pice, or Congregations of Shaare Shamayim.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
BRUCKMAN Vivienne Bruckman (nee Melnick), March 3,
2019, of Tuckahoe, NY; Wife of George
Bruckman; Mother of Dr. Charles Korman
(Rachel), Martin Korman (Elizabeth) and
Paula Korman; Step-Mother of David Bruck-
man (Dena), Avrom Bruckman and Rina
Jureller (Arthur); Grandmother of Jonathan
(Alexandra), Samuel Aaron, Hayley and
Samuel Jack; Step-Grandmother of Ilana,
Talia, Bella, Chloe, Seth and Naomi; Great
Grandmother of Miriam. Contributions in lieu
of flowers be made to The Jack M. Barrack
Hebrew Academy.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
BRUSKIN Sidney Bruskin on March 4, 2019. Beloved
husband of the late Sondra "Sunny". Adored
father of Eric Bruskin and David (Phyllis)
Bruskin. Loving grandfather of Benny. A vet-
eran of WWII (Pacific Theatre). A mensch, a
prince. Always concerned with the well-be-
ing of others. He cherished his Jewish herit-
age and lived it fully. Contributions in his
memory may be made to Cong. Tifereth Is-
rael of Lower Bucks County, 2909 Bristol Rd.,
Bensalem, PA 19020.

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RAPHAEL-SACKS BUGIS
BUSIS Sidney N. Busis, MD, Age 97, on Friday,
March 22, 2019. Husband of 71 years of
Sylvia. Father of Neil, Richard (Judy Beck),
James (Maureen Kelly) and William (Leslie
Hall). Grandfather of David (Catherine
Blauvelt), Anne (z”l), Hillary (Michael
Palmieri), Sarah (Matthew Cohen), Deborah
(Mathew Levine), Samuel, Ethan, Hannah,
Abigail, Adam, Daniel and Molly. Great-
grandfather of Arthur, Joshua, Noah and Di-
ana. Brother of Jean Simon. Sidney’s event-
ful life spanned almost a century, far too rich
to capture in an obituary. He mostly grew up
in the Depression. His uncle’s untimely death
inspired Sidney at an early age to want to be-
come a physician. He attended the University
of Pittsburgh, both undergraduate and then
medical school under the sponsorship of the
U.S. Army. He graduated to become a flight
surgeon in the Army Air Corps at the end of
World War II. Specializing in Ear, Nose and
Throat medicine (Otolaryngology), Sidney be-
came a fixture in the Pittsburgh medical com-
munity. Early in his career, he worked with
the team that treated polio-stricken children
as Dr. Jonas Salk was developing the polio
vaccine. With a thriving private practice for
over 50 years, he seemingly treated a large
portion of the population of Western
Pennsylvania. He taught medicine to medical
students, interns, residents and colleagues.

He was a Clinical Professor of Otolaryngo-
logy at the University of Pittsburgh School of
Medicine. He also published numerous art-
icles and book chapters and participated in
national medical organizations and was
widely recognized for his work. Sidney simul-
taneously pursued a second career as a lay
leader in many local and national Jewish
communal organizations. Among these, he
served as the President or Chairman of the
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, Jew-
ish Family & Community Services, and Rodef
Shalom Congregation. In his many roles, he
led a wide variety of initiatives, including the
establishment of the Holocaust Center of Pitt-
sburgh. Among the many boards on which
he served, perhaps his favorite was that of
the American Jewish Joint Distribution Com-
mittee, for which he traveled the world assist-
ing Jewish communities in need. Over the
course of his volunteer career he garnered
numerous honors. Above all else, Sidney was
a devoted family man, who deeply loved his
wife, four sons and their wives, and then
grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as
well as his parents, uncles, aunts, sister,
brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews,
nieces and cousins. He was the bedrock of
his family, always supportive and helpful. All
will cherish his memory. Services were held
at Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth
Avenue, (at Morewood) Shadyside, on
Monday, March 25, 2019. Contributions to
the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle, 5915
Beacon Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 or on-
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Frances Roberta Chatis (nee Rosenfarb), on
March 25, 2019. Mother of Marcia (Philip)
Riesel and Elyse Dolfman.Sister of Jeffrey
(Kandi) Rosenfarb. Grandmother of Henry
Riesel, Jacob Riesel, Rebecca Dolfman and
Maxwell Dolfman. Contributions in her
memory may be made to the Spinal Re-
search Found ati o n www .s pi ne rf.o rg,
info@spi nerf.org
GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS CHESTER
Alvin M. Chester, died May 10, 2018 after a
long illness. International, award winning
playwright, film writer, film director and pro-
ducer. He was the winner of 7 Cine Awards,
council of non-theatrical events, plus other
national and international awards. Mr.

Chester graduated from Central High School
in Philadelphia, PA, Class of 196; Penn State
University, June 1952. While attending Penn
State he was a member of Alpha Epsilon Pi
Fraternity. He was President and CEO of
Chester/Roth Communications. He is suc-
ceeded by his loving wife of 64 years, Ros-
anne (Rothenberg) Chester, his son Jeffrey A.

Chester, daughter Pamela Chester and grand-
son Jonathan E. Chester.

COOPER Frank Newton Cooper, February 25, 2019,
age 97, of Philadelphia. Beloved husband of
the late Linda Brodsky Cooper. Father of Re-
becca Waldman (Michael) and Irene Beer
(Michael). Grandfather of Mitchell Beer (Bo)
and Jeffrey Beer (Nicole). Great-grandfather
of Noah Beer. He was a proud WWII Veteran,
Cable TV Industry pioneer and life long Phil-
lies fan. Contributions in Frank's memory can
be made to The Abramson Center, 1425 Hor-
sham Road., North Wales, PA 19454.

CUTLER Ronald J. Cutler, on March 20, 2019. Own-
er of Ronald Cutler and Son Construction.

Husband of E. Lynn Cutler (nee Silverman).

Father of Adam Cutler, Mason Cutler, and the
late Evan Cutler. Father-in-law of Wendy Cut-
ler and Helene Cutler. Brother of Noah Cut-
ler and Jonathan Cutler. Grandfather of
Zachary, Hannah, and Alexa. Contributions in
his memory may be made to The Ayla Gun-
ner Prushansky Fund at Children's Hospital
of Philadelphia www.theaylafund.org
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS DELFINER
Herman Delfiner, March 19, 2019; of Hunt-
ingdon Valley, PA. Husband of Bernice (nee
Cohen); Father of Mark Delfiner (Jill), Renee
Segal (Richard) and Dr. Joel Delfiner
(Madeline Ginzburg); Brother of the late Pearl
Cohen; Grandfather of Dr. Leslie Delfiner
(Scott Reese), Dr. Alexandra Delfiner (Ian
Bomberg), Dr. Matthew Delfiner (Amanda),
Seth Delfiner (Ashley), Leah Delfiner, Simon
Segal, Erin Segal, Spencer Segal and Hunter
Segal; Great Grandfather of Samara, Eva, Na-
omi and Ari. The family respectfully requests
contributions in lieu of flowers be made to a
charity of the donor’s choice.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
NORA BUGIS (nee Katz), on March 11, 2019.

Wife of the late Martin; mother of Marc (Di-
ane), Fred (Shelli) and Leslie (Frank) Witczak;
sister of Marsha (Al) Peckler; grandmother of
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Dorothy Rosenbaum (nee Ginsburg), of
Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Melrose Park,
passed away on February 14, 2019, at the
age of 93. Preceded in death by her hus-
band, Leon Rosenbaum, Jr., M.D., Dorothy is
survived by two daughters, Jo Ann (John)
Agress and Barbara (Daniel) Cantwell, four
granddaughters and five great-grandchildren.

Private services were held in Dayton. A me-
morial service will be held in Philadelphia this
summer. Dorothy touched the lives of many
with her kindness and generosity. Donations
in Dorothy's memory may be made to Ohio's
Hospice of Dayton or the Alzheimer’s Associ-
ation. DRAGON
Marlyn Dragon (nee Sacks), on March 10,
2019. Wife of Albert Dragon. Mother of
Susan Dragon (Michael Smith), Peter
Dragon, Debbie (Robert Brass) and Greg
(Kelly) Dragon. Grandmother of Amanda,
Lisa (Justin), Jeremy, Heather, Julia, Sam-
antha and David. Great Grandmother of
Elena and Teryn. Contributions in her
memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital, www.stjude.org, or to
Jewish National Fund Tree Planting Center
usa.jnf.org. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS EDELSTEIN
Adeline Edelstein, of Portland Oregon,
formerly of Homewood, Illinois and Pitts-
burgh, passed away peacefully in Portland on
March 6, 2019. Born in Pittsburgh in 1925 to
Anna J. (Wanetick) and Harry B. Herlick. Pre-
deceased by her husband of 48 years, Joseph
Edelstein and her brother and sisters,
Lawrence Herlick, Florence Rudov and Es-
telle Weissburg. Loving mother of Stanley
(Gail Granoff) Edelstein of Merion Station,
Pennsylvania and Lois (Howard) Tobin of
Tigard, Oregon and cherished grandmother
of Jessica (Marc Levy) Edelstein and Jonath-
an Edelstein, both of Philadelphia, and aunt
to many nieces and nephews and their chil-
dren. Interment, Beth Abraham Cemetery,
Pittsburgh. Services entrusted to Ralph
Schugar Chapel, Inc., family owned and oper-
ated. FORMAN
Jerome Forman, on February 21, 2019. Own-
er of Forman-Shoemaker Studio. Beloved
husband of the late Frances (nee Farber).

Loving father of Carol Forman, Richard
Forman, and Lawrence Forman. Dear uncle
of Jeff, Dale, Susan, Judy, Steven, Ricky,
Beth, Stuart, Susan, Debbie, Ron, Lisa, and
the late Bruce and the late Beverly. Contribu-
tions in his memory may be made to a char-
ity of the donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS FRANK
Dr. Barbara B. Frank (nee Balis), February 21,
2019; of Gladwyne, PA; beloved wife of Dr.

Leonard A. Frank; loving mother of Michael
Frank (David Adams) and Bradford Frank
(Laura); cherished grandmother of Eliana,
Adeline & Carter Frank. Contributions in her
memory may be made to the Dr. Barbara B.

Frank Endoscopic Learning Center at Drexel
University P.O. Box 8215 Philadelphia, PA
19101. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
FRIEDMAN HENRY C. "HANK" FRIEDMAN of Palm Beach
Gardens, FL and Blue Bell, PA.; loving Hus-
band of 57 years to Arlene Friedman (nee
Feinstein); Father of Andrea Marks (Richard),
Ferne Friedman Berg, and Jennifer Friedman;
grandfather of Cory (Katie), Jeff, Tyler, Grant,
Nolan, Max and Ted; brother of the late Harry
Friedman (Rita); brother-in-law of Annette
Gardner (Norman), Dr. Michael Feinstein
(Kate) and the late Dr. Theodore Feinstein.

Contributions in his memory may be made to
JDRF or the American Lung Assoc.

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Raymond Finberg on March 9, 2019. Hus-
band of the late Doris (nee Wachs). Father of
Lauren (Mark) Hersh and Melinda Finberg.

Grandfather of Sascha, Meredith, Josh and
Marisa. Contributions in his memory may be
made to Jewish Family and Children’s Ser-
vices, 2100 Arch Street, 5 th Fl., Phila. PA
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FISHBEIN Benjamin Fishbein, March 15, 2019 of Elkins
Park, Pa. Beloved husband of Joyce (nee
Simkins). Devoted father of Michael (Bar-
bara) Fishbein, Daniel (Edith Cheng) Fishbein
and Susan (Steven) Dubow. Cherished broth-
er of Leonard Fishbein. Proud grandfather of
Josh (Karen), Lauren (Frank), Adam, Sam-
antha, Sarah, Staci, Hannah and Matthew.

Loving great-grandfather of Sara, Abigal and
Olivia Joy. He was the founder of Fishbein &
Co. Certified Public Accountants. Contribu-
tions in his memory be made to Reform Con-
gregation Keneseth Israel, JFCS or Jewish
Federation of Greater Philadelphia.

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GOLDSTEIN GORENSTEIN
BENNETT GOLDSTEIN, President of Gold-
steins’ Rosenberg’s Raphael-Sacks of Phil-
adelphia and Southampton. Bennett Gold-
stein, former President and funeral director
of Goldsteins’ Rosenberg’s Raphael-Sacks
died March 13, 2019. He was 86.

Goldsteins Funeral Home was opened in
1944 by Bennett’s father Jack Goldstein and
his Uncle Joseph Goldstein. While attending
Central High School, Bennett joined his fath-
er Jack and his Uncle Joe working at the fu-
neral home on a daily basis. After graduating
from Central in 1949, Bennett went on to be-
come a funeral director working in the family
business. In 1952, he married the love of his
life, Sonny Nathanson, and then went to
serve his country in Korea. After returning
from Korea, he had 2 children: Bruce, born in
1954 and Carl, born in 1957. Bennett always
wanted to serve the Jewish Community. Un-
der his tutelage, Goldsteins’ Funeral Direct-
ors became the largest funeral home in
Pennsylvania and he largest Independently
owned Jewish Funeral Home in the country.

He was president of the company until his ill-
ness forced him to retire in 2016. Bennett’s
professional and community involvement
was wide ranging. His tireless dedication to
serving Jewish needs elevated him to high
office in virtually all of the organizations that
he served. He was past Chairman of the
Board of the Leonard and Madlyn Abramson
Center for Jewish Life, was Past President of
the Jewish Funeral Directors of America, was
past president of National Brith Sholom, and
was past Chairman of the Brith Sholom
Foundation. He was a trustee of Beth Sho-
lom Congregation, a member of the Board of
the Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia, was a
member of the Board of Overseers of Gratz
College, was Past Chairman of the Brith Sho-
lom Foundation, and was a Past President of
United Jewish Organizations. He was also a
member of the Jewish War Veterans, Bnai
Brith, Hackenburg-Mt. Moriah Lodge F & AM,
32 Carat Club, 21 Jewel Square Club, Golden
Slipper Club, American Assoicates of Ben
Gurion University of the Negev, American
Friends of Mogen David Adom, and more
than 75 other fraternal and philanthropic or-
ganizations. In 1982, Bennett and his late
wife, Sonny, were honored together as the
recipients of the Brith Sholom Communal
Award. In 1990, they received the Lion of
Judah Award from State of Israel Bonds. In
1991, Bennett was the recipient of the Golden
Yarmulka Award from Middle Atlantic Region
of National Federaton of Mens Clubs. In
1992, Bennett and Sonny were the recipients
of the Family Aaward from the Philadelphia
Geriatric Center. Bennett is survived by his
children: Bruce and his wife Debbie and Carl
and his wife Rachel; 1 brother: Gabe and his
wife Carole, Grandchildren: Jason and his
wife, Jessica, Staci Shaub and her husband
Art, Seth and his wife Dara, and Joshua and
his wife, Lauren, Greatgrandchildren: Samuel,
Luke, Jordyn, Corey, Sophie, and Brooke.

GORENSTEIN Frederick Gorenstein, beloved husband of
Lenore (Nemkof), Father of Joel (Michelle)
Gorenstein and Scott Gorenstein, Brother of
Herbert (Barbara) Gorenstein, and Grandfath-
er of Sarah, passed away on February 28,
2019. Fred was a graduate of Northeast High
School and Temple University. He worked for
the Philadelphia Board of Education for many
years at Northeast Hight School. Contribu-
tions in his memory may be made to any
charity of your choice.

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Frederick, beloved husband of Lenore
(Nemkof), Father of Joel (Michelle) Goren-
stein and Scott Gorenstein, Brother of Her-
bert (Barbara) Gorenstein, and Grandfather of
Sarah, passed away on February 28, 2019.

Fred was a graduate of Northeast High
School and Temple University. He worked for
the Philadelphia Board of Education for many
years at Northeast High School. Contribu-
tions in his memory may be made to any
charity of your choice .

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS GROSS
Evelyn Gross, 68, of Garnet Valley, PA
formerly of Penn Valley, beloved daughter of
late Harold and Charlotte, sister of Stuart
(Nancy) and Eileen (Ira) Ingerman, also sur-
vived by 9 nieces and nephews and their
spouses and 20 great nieces and nephews.

Evelyn was a life time member of the Board
of Directors of the Philadelphia Flyers Fan
Club, an active volunteer for the ThyCa:
Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Assn. and active in
the Foxfield Community. Donations may be
made in her memory to ThyCa, P.O. 1545
New York, NY 10150-1545 and designated to
The Ric Blake Memorial Thyroid Cancer Re-
search Grant.

HAHN MILDRED Z. HAHN (nee Zubcov) on March
16, 2019, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL,
formerly of Villanova, PA. Beloved wife of the
late Richard L. Hahn, Esq. loving mother of
Lori J. Hahn Maslin, Esq. (Charles) and the
late Robert J. Hahn, MD, mother-in-law of
Carla Rossi Hahn, MD and devoted aunt of
Leslie, Glenn, Marji, Fran, Ellen and Alison.

Relatives and friends are invited to Graveside
Services, Monday March 25, 2019, 1:30 PM
at Haym Salomon Memorial Park, 200
Moores Road, Frazer, PA. The family will be
returning to the Residence of Marji & Gary
Hendler, Monday and Tuesday only. Contri-
butions in her memory may be made to the
American Cancer Society.

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Mary Louise Harris (nee Snellenburg), 94,
surrounded by family, died peacefully on
March 10, 2019 at Abramson Senior Care.

Mrs. Harris was married for 71 years to the
late S. Miller Harris, a prominent shirtmaker
with whom she worked side by side at Eagle
Shirtmakers, Viyella, and Spinnerstown
Shuttle. Mrs. Harris, granddaughter of the
late Nathan Snellenburg, founder of Snellen-
burg’s Department Store and daughter of the
late Beatrice Levy Snellenburg and Harry Hart
Snellenburg, graduated from Cheltenham
High School, 1941, and attended Wellesley
College. She was devoted to her family and
they to her. Mary Louise was the cherished
mother of Jill Harris; Susan Harris Laun
(John III); Prue Harris Gershman (Jeffrey);
and the late Dr. Mickey Harris (Rena Mae
Caref). She was an inspiration to her ten
grandchildren: Maggie Herman Zapler (Mi-
chael); Anthony Harris Herman; John Leon
Laun IV (Jennifer); Daniel Millikin (Lauren);
S. Miller Harris, III; Charles Gershman (Ro-
man); Thomas Gershman (Jessica); Jessica
Harris Shaw (Cullen); Elizabeth Wade Harris;
and Lara Gershman; as well as to her six
great grandchildren: Madeline Zapler; Maya
Zapler; Solomon Shaw; Charlotte Laun;
Joseph Gershman; David Gershman; and Li-
ora Millikin. In lieu of flowers, donations may
be sent to Abramson Senior Care Hospice or
to the charity of one’s choice.

JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS
HARRIS Melvin “Mel” Harris died on March 9, 2019
OF Huntingdon Valley, PA and Boynton
Beach, FL. He was a retired accountant. Best
friend and the best husband of Linda (nee
Pinsk); adoring father of Mindy Harris, Esq.

and Diane Tarbell; proud grandfather of
Justin Tarbell; loving brother of Ida Newman;
loving brother-in-law of Allen and Ardeth
Pinsk; and also survived by cousins and won-
derful nephews and nieces. Contributions in
his memory may be made to a charity of the
donor's choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS JACHNIUK
Abram Jachniuk on February 28, 2019.

Beloved husband of the late Frejda. De-
voted father of Eda (Paul) Klein and
Jake Jachniuk. Loving grandfather of
Seth (Michelle) Klein and Jeffrey (Rena)
Klein, and great-grandfather of Zachary,
Evan Rachel, and Adina. Contributions
in her memory may be made to the Ab-
ramson Hospice, 1425 Horsham Rd,
Ste. 2, North Wales, PA 19454 or Chil-
dren of Jewish Holocaust Survivors, c/o
Mim Krik.

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Sonia Klimoff-Dishler(Feinberg). March 4,
2019. Mother of Louis Klimoff (Judith) and
Dodi Klimoff (David). Mom-mom of Eliza-
beth, Gabriel (Ella), Jessica, and Irene. Step
mother of Francine Elson (Irving) and George
Dishler (Ellie). Step grandmother of Jacob,
Aliza, Julianne, and Abby. Contributions in
her memory may be made to Germantown
Jewish Centre, Camp Galil, and National
Democratic Redistricting Committee.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS KOHN
Amy Patricia Kohn (nee Pincus), March 11,
2019, of Wynnewood, PA. Devoted wife of 66
years to the former Edward M. Kohn. She
cherished her children Seth (Dodie) and Re-
becca (Larry) Brisman, her grandchildren
Sarah, Hannah, David and Jeffery and her great
grandchild Colin. Amy
graduated from Hunter College and was a
former school teacher in Philadelphia. She
volunteered her time for various Jewish or-
ganizations including Women's American
ORT. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her
memory may be made to a charity of the
donor’s choice.

KORN Stephen J Korn, 94, of Cheltenham, PA,
passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019 in Mt.

Horeb, WI. Born on March 5, 1924 in Phil-
adelphia, PA to Joel and Carrie Korn, he at-
tended Overbrook High School and, in 1941,
entered the University of Pennsylvania on a
four-year Mayor’s Scholarship. Pausing his
studies to enlist, Mr. Korn served as First
Lieutenant in the United States Army Air
Corps from 1943-45, with a tour of combat
duty as Bombardier for the Fifteenth Air
Force, flying missions out of Italy. Following
military service, he completed a B.A. at the
University of Pennsylvania and then gradu-
ated from the University of Pennsylvania Law
School in 1950. Mr. Korn began his law ca-
reer in Philadelphia as an associate at the
firm of Blanc, Steinberg & Balder, and then at
Fox, Rothschild, O’Brien & Frankel. In 1959,
he co-founded the firm of Korn & Cohan with
the late Donald S. Cohan. In 1966, Korn &
Cohan merged with Dilworth, Paxson, Kalish
& Levy, where Mr. Korn served on the Exec-
utive Committee and chaired the corporate
and real estate department for almost three
decades. With a strongly felt commitment to
community service, Mr. Korn served on gov-
erning boards of numerous Philadelphia in-
stitutions. He joined the Board of Directors of
the Albert Einstein Medical Center in 1976,
eventually serving as Chairman of the Boards
of the Albert Einstein Healthcare Foundation
and the Albert Einstein Medical Center from
1990-93. In addition, he served on the Board
of Managers of the Wistar Institute, the Board
of Trustees of the Delaware Valley Hospital
Council, the Board of Trustees of the Jewish
Federation of Greater Philadelphia, the Board
of Trustees of Willowcrest Bamberger Con-
valescent Home, the Board of Camp Council,
and the Board of the Philadelphia College of
the Performing Arts, among others. Mr. Korn
is remembered as a loving father and brother,
a warm friend, an astute attorney, a gener-
ous mentor to legal associates, an enthusiast
for opera, a scrambler on the tennis court,
and an optimistic golfer. He was prede-
ceased by his sister, Leah Blumenthal, and is
survived by his son, Peter Korn of Rockland,
ME, his daughter, Dr. Margaret Hawkins of
Madison, WI, his brother, Dr. Edward Korn of
Bethesda, MD, his grandchildren Rebecca
Hawkins, Anne Hawkins, and Samuel Gee,
and his beloved companion of many years,
Hinda Brown, of Cheltenham, PA.

JOSEPH KORNFELD
Bertram H. Kornfeld, aged 94, February 21,
2019; of Philadelphia, formerly of Willow
Grove; beloved husband of Adele (nee Levin);
loving father of David (Ellen), Robert
(Pamela) and Anne Westrom (Michael); also
survived by 6 loved and loving grandchildren
Julie, Billy (Heather), Danny, Elizabeth, Re-
becca, Jacqueline; and sister-law Fredda
Segal. Bert’s life was surrounded my music
and his family. He was a long-time educator
In Philadelphia, a WWII Veteran and POW, in
short, a Hero. Funeral services were held on
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, Joseph Levine &
Sons, 4737 Street Rd., Trevose, PA. Inter-
ment at Washington Crossing National
Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may
be made to Michael J. Fox Foundation for
Parkinson’s Research, The Philadelphia Or-
chestra, or Chamber Music Society of Phil-
adelphia. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
KOVNAT Lorraine Kovnat (neé Mostovoy) on February
28, 2019. Wife of Arthur Samuel Kovnat.

Daughter of the late Jacob and Sarah Mosto-
voy. Mother of Larry Kovnat (Denise Bolger
Kovnat) and Karel Kovnat (Lee Adler). Grand-
mother of Jacob, Eliza (Blake), Sarah and
Rachel. Great grandmother of Owen. Sister of
the late Philip Mostovoy (Dorothy, also de-
ceased). Aunt of Paula (Michael) and son
Daniel, Paul (Ellen) and son Ethan, Stuart
(Helene), the late Stillman and the late Brian.

Before her marriage in 1952 to Arthur, Lor-
raine worked for TV Guide in its early days of
publication. While her children were growing
up, she volunteered for the Society of Jewish
Children and the Eastern State School and
Hospital. Following this, she worked as a
reading aide at George Washington High
School. At the age of 58, she opened her own
cruise agency, Welcome Aboard Travel,
providing cruises world-wide for her clients
and allowing her to venture around the world
with her husband and friends. She was dearly
loved by family and friends and will be deeply
missed. Contributions in her memory may be
made to the Greater Delaware Valley Chapter
of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
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