M ay , 2018 D eath N otices
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AYES William Ayes, April 27, 2018 of Voorhees, NJ.

Husband of the late Claire Ayes. Father of
Marc Ayes, Michael (Barbara) Ayes, Jeffrey
(Linda) Ayes, and Janis (Scott) Shalit. Also
survived by 11 grandchildren and 11 great-
grandchildren. Interment Crescent Memorial
Park, Pennsauken, NJ. Contributions may be
made to any breast cancer research charity.

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CHESNEY DELMAN
KIMMELMAN Mildred Chesney (nee Michnoff) on May 3,
2018. Beloved wife of the late James. Cher-
ished mother of Richard (Susan) Chesney
and Mark Chesney. Adoring grandmother of
Gregg (Taylor) and Michael (Danielle), and
great-grandmother of Ilan, Sloan and Ethan.

Also survived by adoring niece, nephew and
great-nieces. Funeral Services were held on
Sunday. Contributions in her memory may be
made to The Pap Corps, www.papcorps.org
GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS CHESTER
BERMAN Howard L. Berman passed away on Tuesday,
April 24, 2018 at the age of 88 in Fort Laud-
erdale, Florida. Howard was born March 27,
1930 to Joseph and Bella Berman in Brook-
lyn NY. The family moved to Belmar NJ
where the beach and the sea was a stone's
throw away. He never could get the sand out
of his shoes. Howard leaves behind his lov-
ing wife Sandra, his beloved children; Peter,
Richard and Dana and wonderful Grandchil-
dren, Barbara, Michael, Danielle, Alex, Jodi
and Jordan. Howard was a well known and
accomplished Interior Designer based in the
Philadelphia Area for over 50 years. His work
took him from North to South and East to
West all around the country. He was a very
active person and an avid a tennis player
throughout his life. He served in the Military.

He was always there for all who needed him.

Howard will be on the lookout for his son
David (also an avid tennis player) who
passed away a little more than two and half
years ago. They will be together once again
looking for a doubles match in Heaven (an-
gels you better get ready and put on your
seatbelts). Howard will be greatly missed by
family and friends. Memorials may be made
to the www.stjude.org/donate
BRECHER Mildred Ann Brecher (nee Bernstein) on May
27, 2018. Wife of the late Sidney. Mother of
Rhonda B. (Kevin) Aniess. Grandmother of
Dawn (Matthew Jeremy) Haaz. Great grand-
mother of Noah Joshua Haaz. Contributions
in her memory may be made to The Jewish
Learning Venture, 261 Old York Rd., Suite
720, Jenkintown, PA 19046 or Roxy Therapy
Dogs, PO Box 136, Danboro, PA 18916.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS BRENNER
Edith Brenner (nee Rife) On May 16, 2018.

Cherished wife of the late Bernard. Devoted
mother of Jill Brenner Gessner (David), An-
nie Brenner Friedman (Barry), and Dr. Barry I.

Brenner (Effie). Loving bubbie of Nathan
Gessner, Alex Gessner (Leah Sandals), Matt
Friedman, Andrew Friedman (Cara), Marc
Brenner, Mike Brenner, and Jeff Brenner
(fiancé Lauren Wink). Contributions in her
memory may be made to the Bernard and
Edith Brenner Scholarship Fund at Temple
University School of Pharmacy.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS BRODSKY
Robert Brodsky, on May 9, 2018. A retired
Postal worker. Beloved husband of Lenore
(nee Singer). Father of Albert Brodsky (Rita),
Sylvia Kaufmann (Andrew), and Paula Brod-
sky. Also survived by 8 grandchildren. Con-
tributions in his memory may be made to the
Jewish National Fund.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS 2
DECEMBER, 2017
Carol Ann Chester (nee Parris) a former med-
ical technician, died May 22, 2018. Wife of
David. Mother of Sandie (Lois) Chester-
Kunkely (late Jeffrey), Sharon Chester and El-
len Pasquale (Joseph). Sister of Sheila Zan-
off and the late Judy Parris. Sister in law of
Iris Chester, also survived by 5 grandchil-
dren and 3 great- grandchildren. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to the Na-
tional Kidney Foundation www.kidney.org
GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS COWAN
Audrey Cowan(nee Federman)May 13, 2018;
of Abington, PA; beloved wife of the late Ray-
mond; loving mother of Ellen Isaacoff (Alan
Gottlieb) and Andrew Cowan; also survived
by 3 cherished grandchildren, 5 adored
great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Lorraine
Cowan, nieces and nephews. Graveside ser-
vices were held Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at
Roosevelt Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers,
contributions in her memory may be made to
any children’s or animal charities.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
DASHEFSKY Batya Beth Dashefsky, an emissary (shliha)
from the State of Israel who served com-
munities in London, UK, New York City, Los
Angeles, along with trips to Africa and Scand-
inavia, as well as an author of a powerful
memoir, By Moonlight, about her personal
experiences as an immigrant, died late
Sunday night, April 29, 2018 at the Hebrew
Home of Greater Washington in Rockville,
MD. She was born in Philadelphia to Sylvia
and Leo Dashefsky in 1947 and moved to
Jerusalem, Israel, in 1969, where she lived
until 2016 when her illness required a move
to Rockville, MD. She is survived by her de-
voted brother and sister-in-law, Arnold and
Sandy Dashefsky, beloved nephew Michael
and nieces Laura and Alisa, and cherished
grandnieces, Allison, Olivia, and Elizabeth.

The funeral was held at Temple Rodef Sha-
lom, Falls Church, VA on May 3, 2018, with
internment at King David Memorial Gardens,
Falls Church, VA. Shiva was observed from
Thursday, May 3, until Sunday, May 6, 2018
at the home of Michael and Laura in Arling-
ton, VA and from Monday, May 7, until Wed-
nesday, May 9, at the home of Arnold and
Sandy in Manchester, CT. Contributions may
be made to the Jewish National Fund or a
charity of personal choice.

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We celebrate the life of Esther Delman (nee
Polan) who passed on April 1, 2018. Esther
was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Jack Del-
man. She is survived by her adoring chil-
dren Donald, Lorry (Linda Spector), Joy (Pete
Elkin), by her amazing brother Dr. Harold Po-
lan (Doris), and her beloved grandchildren
Jesse Schiffman, Corey Schiffman and Ryan
Delman. Her family wishes to specially thank
Esther’s niece and personal physician, Dr.

Stacey Polan. Contributions may be made in
her name to the Alzheimer’s Association or a
charity of your choice.

DJERASSI Tika “Nira” Djerassi (nee Ashkenazy) on May
18, 2018. Wife of the late Dr. Isaac. Mother
of Hon. Ramy (Monica) Djerassi and Dr. Ady
Djerassi (Dr. Robert Golub). Grandmother of
Leah, Samuel, Isabella, Sofia and Nicholas.

Contributions in her memory may be made to
Friends of Rittenhouse Square, www.friend-
sofrittenhouse.org GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS ELEFANT
Martin Elefant, age 87, died on May 3, 2018.

He was a retired supervisor who resided in
Philadelphia, PA. Beloved husband of the
late Marilyn (nee Gertz) and the late Evelyn
Shapiro; loving father of Brian (Jennifer) Ele-
fant and Karen (Mark) Borden; brother of
Arnold (Marlene) Elefant; and grandfather of
Daniel and Kevin. Contributions in his
memory may be made to The Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society, 100 N. 20th St., Suite
405, Phila., PA 19103.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS ENGELSBERG
Sarah Helen Engelsberg (nee Kwass), age
102, died on April 25, 2018. She resided in
Media. PA. Wife of the late Eugene; mother
of Nihemiyah Engelsberg, Marilyn (Alan) Fo-
gel and Herb Engelsberg (Margaret Carrillo);
grandmother of Michael (Lisa) Fogel, Alisa
Fogel (Dan) Cohen, Daniel (Lauren) Engels-
berg and Benjamin (Cova) Engelsberg; and
great-grandmother of Emily and Samuel Fo-
gel, and Rachel, Julia and Abby Cohen.

Sarah was active in Hadassah, Sisterhoods
for Chaplaincy, the Youth Commission of
United Synagogue of America, and her syn-
agogues. Relatives and friends were invited
to Funeral Services Friday 12 Noon precisely
at Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El, 1001 Reming-
ton Road, Wynnewood, PA 19096. Inter-
ment Roosevelt Memorial Park. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to Ha-
dassah, 1518 Walnut St., 4th Fl., Phila., Pa.,
19102, or to Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El.

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Estelle Kimmelman (nee Green) on April 28,
2018. Beloved wife of the late Ervin “Reds”.

Devoted mother of Lance Kimmelman
(Robin) and Rona Hoffman (Ed Cutler). Lov-
ing grandmother of Stephanie Golden (Jay-
me), Andrew Kimmelman, and Brian Hoff-
man. Loving great grandmother of twins,
Ella and Ava Golden. Contributions in her
memory may be made to Samaritan Hospice,
5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053
or City of Hope 1500 E. Duarte Road, Duarte,
CA 91010.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS FEDER
Florence E. Feder (nee Ehrlich) on May 20,
2018, 103, of Boca Raton, FL. Wife of the
late Louis A. Feder, daughter of the late
Florence Hess Ehrlich and Irwin Ehrlich. No
service is planned.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS FELDSCHER
Donald George Feldscher on May 13, 2018.

Husband of Edith (nee Stavinsky); father of
Mindy Feldscher (Simon Haddad) and Gregg
(Sheri) Feldscher; brother of Gladyce Rubin;
grandfather of Ilana, Adam and Will. In lieu of
flowers, contributions in his memory may be
made to the National Kidney Foundation
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RAPHAEL-SACKS FLEISHMAN
Milton Fleishman, on April 28, 2018, at the
age of 94. Beloved husband of the late
Dolores. Loving father of Rick (Marcy) Fleish-
man, Hope Fleishman, Holly (David) Gold-
berg. Brother of Shirley Lipton and Clare
Share. Adored grandfather of Marnie (Josh)
Mogerman, Brandon (Jamie Goldfinger)
Fleishman, Anastasia Goldberg, and Alexa
Goldberg. Cherished great-grandfather of Ad-
dison Mogerman. An Army Air Corps veter-
an of WWII, he was stationed in England en-
gaged in combat flying in the position of nav-
igator. A graduate of Temple University,
Milton began his lifelong work in the fur-
niture business with his father, Harry, at
Fleishman’s Fine Furniture in Northeast Phil-
adelphia. Rick joined his father in the busi-
ness after his graduation from Temple. Con-
tributions in his memory may be made to The
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768
Verree Rd, Phila., PA 19115, or a charity of
the donor’s choice.

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GEALT Leo Gealt, 95 years old, passed away the
morning of May 7, 2018. He was the devoted
husband of Jeannette Gealt for almost 70
years and the father of Marshall David.

GOLDBERG Rae “Rachel” W. Goldberg, April 24, 2018, of
Voorhees, NJ, formerly of Wynnewood, PA.

Beloved wife of the late Milton L. Goldberg.

Loving mother of Dr. Mindy (Charles Rose)
Goldberg Rose and the late Dr. Arlene Gold-
berg Muchnick. Adored grandmother of Jill
(Mark) Liflander, Dr. Barry (Kate) Muchnick,
Allison Moss, Joshua (Dr. Allison) Rose and
Ian Rose. Great grandmother of Lily and
Ruby Liflander, Sterling and Clio Muchnick,
and Max and Jake Rose. Sister of the late
Emanuel (Freda) Wexler. Also survived by
many nieces, nephews, great nieces and
great nephews. Interment Locustwood Me-
morial Park, Cherry Hill, NJ. Contributions
can be made to a charity of the donor’s
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GRAY Bettyanne (Abramson) Gray, devoted and lov-
ing wife, mother and grandmother, passed
away on May 9, 2018 in the comfort of her
home in East Norton. She was 83 years old.

Born in Phila. on Oct. 8, 1934, to the late
Miriam (Polevoi) and Israel Abramson,
Bettyanne lived a rich and joyful life devoted
to her family, education and Jewish culture.

Bettye is survived by her loving husband
Donald, of East Norton; son Ellis (Donna Tol-
mie); daughter Heidi (angelo Devita); daugh-
ter Debi; grandchildren Charles, Aaron, Jac-
ob, Elizabeth and Mason; and brother Sy Nel-
son (Maxine). She was preceded in death by
her brothers William and Robert. Bettye mar-
ried her sweetheart for life, Donald, on June
2, 1956, They enjoyed a storybook marriage
full of love, compassion, and loyalty. She
took tremendous pride in her children and
grandchildren, and was a supportive Aunt to
her cherished nieces and nephew. Bettye at-
tended Gratz College, and later became a
noted Holocaust and Jewish studies teacher
and speaker. Her published book, "Manya's
Story" told of her parents' escape from the
Russian Pograms.It enabled for generations
of Abrasions and Polevois across America to
discover one another and delight in their
shared lineage. The book was widely used in
Jewish schools and received the Lewis Carol
Shelf award for literary excellence. The funer-
al will be private. In lieu of flowers, the fam-
ily respectfully requests donations made to
Yashar L'Chayal, for Lone Soldiers in Israel,
or the General Israel Orphan's home.

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facebook.com/jewishexponent Dr. Sandra “Sondra” Green Featherman, April
26, 2018 of Highland Beach, FL. Wife of the
Hon. Bernard Featherman. Mother of Andrew
(Elizabeth) Featherman and John (Masako)
Featherman. Entombment Roosevelt Memori-
al Park, Trevose, PA. Contributions in her
memory may be made to the Temple Uni-
versity Political Science Department.

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Milton Greenfield May 7, 2018. Husband of
the late Minnie "Mickie" (nee Math), of Mont-
gomery County, PA. An Air Force Veteran of
WWII. Father of Faith Greenfield (Thomas
Mayewski), Dr. Jeffrey Greenfield (Heather
McLean) and Lee Greenfield (Catherine
Reese), grandfather of Alise Greenfield Betz
(Donald) and Rachel Greenfield. Relatives
and friends were invited to Services Thursday
12 Noon Joseph Levine and Sons Memorial
Chapel, 4737 Street Road, Trevose. Inter-
ment Montefiore Cem. Contributions in
memory of Milton Greenfield may be made to
The Abramson Center for Jewish Life.

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