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DEATH NOTICES
BADER Terry Bader, (nee Weisberg) of Philadelphia,
formerly of Elkins Park, died on February 11,
2021 after a short illness. Beloved wife of the
late Samuel, she is survived by her loving
children, Linda Taxin (Joel), Janis Bader (Mi-
chael) O'Connor, and Mark Bader, grandchil-
dren Ellyn Burger (Shaun), Scott Taxin (Ari-
elle) and great grandchildren, Maysen Taxin
and Sloan Burger. Due to covid-19 precau-
tions, services were private. In lieu of
flowers, contributions in her memory may be
made to the SPCA or any animal organiza-
tion. BARG
Judith Barg (nee Naden), March 16, 2021 of
Haverford, PA; beloved wife of the late Her-
bert; loving mother of Matthew Slepin (Di-
ane) and Merritt Rollins (David Fuller); step-
mother of Douglas Barg (Robin) and Robynn
Barg; devoted sister of Naomi Rosborough;
cherished grandmother of Michael, Molly,
Alex, Cali, Lucy, Sarah and Ben. Funeral ser-
vices were private. Contributions in Judith’s
memory may be made to the Jewish National
Fund (jnf.org).

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Dr. Steven Boardman on February 26, 2021.

Beloved husband of Lynda (nee Kuzmarov);
Loving father of Samuel Boardman and Dav-
id Boardman; Devoted brother of Kenneth
(Barbara) Boardman. Dr. Boardman was a
musician, a rare book collector, and a life-
long scholar. Contributions to his memory
may be made to ZAKA and Congregation Mel-
rose B'nai Israel Emanu-El.

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BRANDMAN Sylvan (“Sye”) Brandman passed away on
March 2, 2021 at his home in Philadelphia.

He is survived by his loving children, grand-
children and great grandchildren. Sye was a
WWII veteran, serving as a captain in the
Army. At 104, he was a role model for phys-
ical fitness, exercising daily until the day he
died. Throughout his life, he was an avid pho-
tographer, bowler and golfer. He was cher-
ished by his many friends, his wife, Ita, who
passed away in 2017, and the rest of his fam-
ily. He will be missed.

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DEATH NOTICES
COHEN Ina Burwasser (nee Silikovitz),passed away
peacefully on March 11, 2021. Loving moth-
er of Faith Burwasser. Beloved wife of the late
Marvin Burwasser. Sister of Dr. Ronald (Ar-
lene) Silikovitz. Aunt to Andrew and Harvey
Silikovitz. Proud grandmother to a trio of
cats. Graveside services will be private.

Contributions in her memory may be made to
Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights Aid s
(https://broadwaycares.org/), The
Alzheimer’s Association
(https://www.alz.org/), or any other favorite
charity. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
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BAGELLE Carmela Bagelle (nee Ishayek). Beloved
mother of Vivian (Gene) Saftlas, Danny Ba-
gelle and Lisa (Stuart) Mickelberg. Devoted
sister of Haskel (Julia) Amit, Shaul (Nili)
Amit, and Dalia (Shlomo) Slutzky. Also sur-
vived by five loving grandchildren, Jessica,
Sophia, Joshua, Kayla, and Jordi. Due to
Covid-19 services and interment will be
private. Contributions in her memory may be
made to a charity of the donor's choice.

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BURWASSER BRENT
Robert L. Brent passed away at home on Feb-
ruary 24, 2021 at the age of 93. He was born
of Polish Jewish immigrant parents, Charles
and Rose Brent, in Rochester, NY in October
1927. He attended school in Rochester and
then obtained a Bachelor’s degree, followed
by a PhD, and then finally an MD. He married
his high school sweetheart, Lillian Brent, dur-
ing his education. His first two children, Dav-
id and James, were born in Rochester. He
then moved to Boston and then Washington,
DC where Lawrence was born. His family fi-
nally settled in Philadelphia where Deborah
was born. Robert was a man of incredible
physical strength and stamina and unending
energy until his final years. He was recruited
by Thomas Jefferson University at the age
31. He built the Department of Pediatrics
from 3 to over 90 faculty over the almost 30
years of his tenure. He was Professor of Pe-
diatrics, Radiology, and Anatomy. He was the
third Distinguished Professor in Jefferson’s
history. He received three teaching awards
from national organizations. He received the
Distinguished Alumnus Award of the Uni-
versity of Rochester, Robley Evans Medal,
Taylor Lectureship and Prize, and the John
Scott Award. He was a member of the Insti-
tute of Medicine and the National Academy of
Sciences. He maintained funding for his
laboratory for over 40 years from the NIH and
other organizations and made many scientif-
ic discoveries publishing over 500
manuscripts, several books, and was the ed-
itor of “Teratology” for 17 years. He de-
scribed several basic principles of embry-
ology including hypothesizing the existence
of embryonic stem cells in 1953. He trained
many medical students, pediatric residents,
and young scientists, many of whom be-
came life-long friends. He established the
Health Physics Society Pregnancy website
through which he counseled thousands of
pregnant women using the internet who had
exposures giving the necessary information
to make critical decisions. He was invited to
give many presentations around the world.

He was also an avid tennis player until the
age of 82. Lillian was the saver and Robert
was the investor. They were great benefact-
ors to the causes that were close to their
hearts. These included Thomas Jefferson
University, University of Rochester, and Jew-
ish charities. Robert and Lillian established
several endowed positions at Jefferson, sev-
eral scholarships for medical students, and
an endowment for Alumni giving. The Uni-
versity of Rochester School of Medicine
White Coat Ceremony is named in their hon-
or. After the death of James, Robert and Lil-
lian donated money to the Curtis Institute of
Music in Philadelphia including a scholarship
in memory of their deceased son, Jimmy
Brent. Robert never really retired. In his late
80's he continued to work writing papers,
consulting, and lecturing until his health
failed. In their later years, Robert and Lillian
lived half the year in Sarasota only returning
full-time to Philadelphia in the last few years.

When Lillian, his bride of 71 years, passed
away several months ago, he just said, “I
loved her very much”. In his final days, he
rested in bed and was cared for by wonder-
ful home health aids, Jeanette, Paula, and
Ann. He is predeceased by his son, James,
and survived by children: David (Nancy),
Lawrence (Gina), and Deborah (Joseph); 11
grandchildren: Rebecca, Daniel, Alyssa, Jac-
ob, Joshua, James, Julia, Rachel, Hannah,
Jonathan, Michael; and 16 great grandchil-
dren. WEST LAUREL HILL FUNERAL HOME
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Ina Burwasser (nee Silikovitz), passed away
peacefully on March 11, 2021. Loving moth-
er of Faith Burwasser. Beloved wife of the late
Marvin Burwasser. Sister of Dr. Ronald (Ar-
lene) Silikovitz. Aunt to Andrew and Harvey
Silikovitz. Proud grandmother to a trio of
cats. Graveside services were private. Con-
tributions in her memory may be made to
Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights Aid s
(https://broadwaycares.org/), The
Alzheimer’s Association
(https://www.alz.org/), or any other favorite
charity. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
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CARSON Rose Merion Carson, 102, passed away on
March 11, 2021, peacefully after a short ill-
ness. She was born and raised in Phil-
adelphia, and was a long-time member of
Adath Tikvah-Montefiore, and active in Sister-
hood. She worked as an office manager for
Lincoln National Life Insurance for many
years. She is survived by her sons Larry
(Yvonne), and Richard (Joann), grandchil-
dren Matthew (Aarathi) and Ellen (Alex) and 2
great grandchildren. She was predeceased by
her husband Herbert and daughter Julie. Spe-
cial thanks to the kind and caring staff of the
Village at Mariner’s Point in East Haven, CT,
where Rose lived for the past 5 years. Me-
morial donations may be made in Rose’s
name to a charity of her choice.

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COHEN Gilbert S. Cohen, CPA, passed away peace-
fully on January 25, 2021. Husband of Rhoda
(Block) for over 65 years. Loving father of
Amy (Rabbi Barry Blum), Marian (Evjatar Co-
hen) and David (Mindy Saifer). Poppy to Ira
Blum, Risa Waldoks, Shoshana Blum, Leonie
Cohen, Rebecca Cohen, Julie Cohen, Emmy
Cohen and Molly Cohen. He was born and
raised in Phila. and Upper Darby. He was a
Corporal in the U.S. Army during The Korean
War, stationed in Louisville Kentucky. He
graduated from the University of
Pennsylvania. He was a Certified Public Ac-
countant and taught for many years first at
Peirce Jr. College and then at Montgomery
County Community College. Services are
private due to Covid restrictions. Contribu-
tions in his memory can be made payable to
Montgomery County Community College ref-
erencing The Gilbert S. Cohen, CPA Scholar-
ship Fund at Montgomery County Com-
munity College, 340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell,
PA 19422.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com On Wednesday, March 10th, Dr. Paul Cohen,
loving husband, father, grandfather and
great-grandfather, passed away at age 88.

Paul was born June 5th, 1932 in Queens,
New York to Frieda and Benjamin Cohen. On
September, 4, 1955, he married Marilyn, his
wife of 65-years. They raised two daughters
Penny Rednor and Marcy Hockfield. Paul was
a doctor of Optometry and practiced in Mor-
risville, Pennsylvania for over 40 years. Paul
was a passionate Philadelphia sports fan and
an avid reader. He was known for his kind
and compassionate spirit and his unpar-
alleled listening skills. Paul is survived by his
wife Marilyn, his brother Allen, his two chil-
dren, Penny and Marcy, four grandchildren
Danielle, Avi, Jenifer and Sam, and 3 great-
children, Gabriel, Isabelle and Oliver. He will
be greatly missed. Contributions in his
memory may be made to a charity of the
donor's choice. Services were private.

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COHEN Solomon Cohen died on March 7, 2021. Be-
loved husband of the late Shirley Cohen who
died in 2001, loving partner to Joyce
Schwartz. Loving father of Neil (Fiona) Co-
hen, Michele Cohen (Marc Prizer), and Robin
Cohen (Ken Fischer). Devoted Grampsy to
Julie Prizer, Lindsay Prizer, Alaina Cohen,
Samantha Fischer and Scott Fischer. De-
voted brother to Bess Leipziger and the late
Sam Cohen and the late Albert Cohen. Sol
spent his career as the Chief Financial Officer
of Penske Corporation where he was de-
voted to the team as well as to his family. Sol
was a wonderful loving man that was loved
by everyone that met him. He was humble
and unassuming. He will be missed terribly.

Donations in his memory can be made to
Legal Help Center, a non-profit 503(3) law
firm that the family has created to help low-
income families in Philadelphia with their
housing needs. P.O. Box 136, Wynnewood,
PA. 19096. Alternatively, you can Venmo
@legal-help-center under “business.”
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CORNFIELD Barbara “Bobbi” Cornfield, Feb. 14, 2021. Be-
loved wife of Martin Strongin. Loving mother
of Lori Zdanio and Denise Strongin. Devoted
grandmother of Nicholas Zdanio. She was a
beautiful woman that was loved by everyone
she touched.

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CUTLER Eric “Rick” Cutler, age 78, died peacefully at
home on March 12, 2021; beloved husband
of Esta “Essie” (nee Haimowitz) for 55 years;
devoted and proud father of Howie and Emily
Cutler, J.J. and Barb Cutler, and Stephanie
and David Levin. Adored grandfather of Pax-
ton, Lizzy, Izzy, Abby, Matthew, Max, and
Jesse. Rick graduated from West Phil-
adelphia High School, and earned his under-
graduate degree at Penn State University, and
his Master’s degree from Temple University.

He spent his career as an educator and ad-
ministrator in the Philadelphia School Dis-
trict, and as principal and director of Hunter’s
Run Day Camp in Aston. An avid sports fan,
Rick was always crunching stats in his head,
and holding out for the next Philadelphia
championship win. “You’re a fine human be-
ing.” Services were private. Donations can be
made in Rick’s memory to Redeemer Health
or Phillies Charities.

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DUFFINE June Duffine (nee Rose) Feb. 27, 2021 of
Bala Cynwyd. Wife of the late Richard
Duffine. Mother of Geoff Duffine (Ruth), An-
drea Lee (David Richter), Robin Gootee,
Missy Kossar and the late Mark Sapowith;
also survived by 12 grandchildren and
10...great grandchildren. Contributions in her
memory may be made to ALS Research, Ry-
an Wolfe Kossar Foundation and Sebastian
Strong Foundation (SebastianStrong.org.)
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ENGELSBERG Beatrice N. Engelsberg (nee Ginsburg) on
March 8, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Dr.

Paul Novack and the late Allan Engelsberg;
Loving mother of Ilene Novack and Janet No-
vack; Devoted grandmother of Paul Novack
Golob and Dr. Stephanie Novack Golob. Ser-
vices and interment were private. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to Coven-
ant House PA, 31 E. Armat St., Phila. PA
19144, www.covenanthousepa.org
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ERNEST Karen M. Ernest (nee Berstein) on March 16,
2021. Beloved wife of Dr. Brad Ernest. Lov-
ing mother of Hana Ernest Hudson (Andrew)
and Rachel Ernest. Dear sister of Michael
Berstein. Daughter of Norma Wolf. Graveside
services were private. Contributions in her
memory may be made to any Mispallelim
School Funds at Ohev Shalom.

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FEIGENBERG Evelyn Feigenberg (nee Beer) on February 18,
2021 at the age of 84. Wife of the late Dr.

Marvin E. Feigenberg; mother of Andrew
(Barbara) Feigenberg, Sheri (Gregg) Hensel
and Dr. Steven (Khue) Feigenberg; grand-
mother of Jacob, Matthew and Isabelle Fei-
genberg, Bobby (Laurie) Feigenberg and
Staci (fiancé David Steen) Feigenberg. Born
in 1936 in Vienna, Austria to William and Lina
Beer where they escaped to Switzerland in
1938 due to the Nazi’s imminent invasion of
Austria. The family lived in Schaffhausenuntil
1941 when they immigrated to the United
States sailing from Portugal. Evelyn was a
graduate of Girls High and Temple University
and taught elementary school and special
education for the Philadelphia School Sys-
tem until she retired in 1993. Contributions in
her memory may be made to the United
States Holocaust Memorial Museum 100
Raoul Wallenberg Place SW, Washington DC
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FELS William Charles Fels, 79, passed away on
March 5, 2021. Husband of Bernice (nee Bel-
liveau) and the late Eileen (nee Stein). Father
of Eric (Amy) Fels. Grandfather of Allyson
and Brenna Fels. Graveside Services were
held at Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions
in his memory may be made to the Jewish
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