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FIERVERKER Sarann Fierverker, on May 15, 2019. The
former Sarann Snow, beloved wife of the late
Rabbi William Fierverker for 63 years. Lov-
ing mother of Miriam (David) Bavati, Naomi
Fierverker and Rachel Fierverker; adored
grandmother of Jennifer Bavati, Molly Rose
Weinberg and Rebecca Weinberg. Sarann
taught elementary school for many years in-
cluding the Pennsbury School District for 20
years. Contributions in her memory may be
made to Beth El Congregation, 375 Stony Hill
Road, Yardley, PA 19067.

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FINESTONE Gerald Finestone, age 93, May 19, 2019. Be-
loved and devoted husband of 73 yrs to Har-
riet (nee Norsoph). Loving father of Mark
(Sandy) Finestone and Fern (Neil) Mittin; ad-
oring grandfather of Jared and Melissa
Finestone, Stacey (Andrew) Salsman and
Jamie (Adam) Liebman; cherished great
grandfather of Haley, Alexis, Victoria, Sadie,
Sophie and Emma. He was a veteran of WWII
and served in the U.S. Navy. Before retiring
he was the owner of Finestone Sabel Shoes.

He was a member of Shekinah Lodge No.

246 F&AM, Lodge No. 9 F&AM, Steuben
Lodge No. 113 K of P, Circle Square Club and
Krakauer-Yampoler Beneficial Society. Contri-
butions in his memory may be made to Beth
Sholom Cong. or Michael J. Fox Foundation
for Parkinson Research.

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Raymond Freedman, 84 of West Chester on
Sat. April 27, 2019. Husband of V. Jeanne
Bruno, father of Todd H. Freedman (Nadine),
brother of Leonard Freedman (Becky), Selma
Sherman (Edward), grandfather of Abigail
Freedman, Ava Freedman, Jason Pagegala,
step father of Victoria Pagegala (Michael),
and Andrew Alvarez. Preceded by a son, Bret
M. Freedman and brother, Bernard Freedman
(Phyllis) and parents William and Rose (nee
Kamenir). Contributions to the Jewish Family
and Children’s Service of Greater Phil-
adelphia, Attn: Development Department
2100 Arch Street, 5th Floor Philadelphia, PA
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FREEDMAN Kern Medical Center’s longtime lead patholo-
gist, Dr. Sheldon Freedman, has died. The
renowned physician- a researcher, university
professor and gubernatorial oversight agency
appointee – was 84. By the time he moved
his family to Bakersfield, California in 1979,
Freedman was already a highly regarded
pathologist who had studied everything from
Alzheimer’s to dwarfism, cancer to gonor-
rhea, and had many Abstracts, Presentations
& Papers on his curriculum vitae. He moved
to Kern County to become chairman of the
Department of Pathology and Director of
Laboratories. For much of that time he was
also director of the Medical Technology De-
partment at California State University
Bakersfield and was Adjuct Professor of
Pathology at UCLA. He was trained at Mt.

Sinai Hospital & Medical School in New York
City. Gov. George Deukmejian appointed him
to the state’s Medical Quality Review Board in
1984. Freedman, born in Philadelphia on Au-
gust 6, 1934, was schooled at Penn State
University and the UC Irvine College of Medi-
cine. He is survived by wife Beth Stein Freed-
man, whom he married in 1960, and four
children: Daughters Hope and Mona and
sons Bryan and Michael and 7 grandchildren.

The Funeral was held at Mount Sinai Mortu-
ary on April 17th at 5950 Forest Lawn Drive,
Los Angeles California.

GETSON Arnold Getson, on May 12, 2019. Husband
of Myra (nee Feinstein). Father of Marc (Gid-
get) Getson, Abbe (Doug) Kohn and Ellen
(Noah) Jenkin. Grandfather of Matthew, Har-
ley, Max, Josh and Juliette. Contributions in
his memory may be made to a charity of the
donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS GLYNN
Morris "Marty" Glynn, passed away in peace
surrounded by his loving family on April 13,
2019, at the age of 83, from complications
due to Alzheimer’s. He was the loving hus-
band of Diane (nee Berger); incredible father
to Lisa Vinicur, Dawn (Paul van Rijn), and
Howard (Cindy) Glynn, and cherished grand-
father to Isabella, Zachary, Olivia, Sophie,
Ethan, and Julia; beloved brother of Claire
Sachs. He was further survived by many
nieces, nephews, and other relatives and lov-
ing friends. In lieu of flowers contributions in
his memory may be made to a charity of the
donor's choice.

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GOLDBERG Rabbi Jonas Goldberg, of Swampscott,
entered into rest on Wednesday, May 1, 2019
at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Rachelle
“Chelly” (Gilgore) Goldberg. Devoted father
of David Goldberg and wife Robyn of Marble-
head; Don Goldberg of Salem; Uri Goldberg
and wife Mimi of Hender- son, NV and the
late Avram Goldberg. Grandfather of Sonny
Goldberg. The loving brother of Frances
Bronstein and husband Rabbi Shalom Bron-
stein of Jerusalem, Israel. Treasured uncle to
his nieces and nephews. Dear son of the late
Jacob and Sarah (Levitsky) Goldberg. Rabbi
Goldberg devoted himself to the North Shore
Jewish Community for nearly thirty years. He
is Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Sinai in Marble-
head and served as Chaplain for the Marble-
head Police Department. Rabbi Goldberg de-
voted his time to the patients of the North
Shore Medical Center and served as Jewish
Chaplain. He was also dedicated to Care Di-
men- sions, offering spiritual comfort and
guidance during end of life care. Prior to
coming to the North Shore, Rabbi Goldberg
led congregations in Norwalk, CT, Detroit, MI,
and Cinnaminson, NJ. He served as a Chap-
lain in the United States Army during the Vi-
etnam War. Prior to his ordination, he was
the As- sistant Program Director of Ramah in
the Poconos. Rabbi Goldberg devoted his
heart and his life to the Jewish Community.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy
may be made in his memory to Temple Sinai,
1 Community Road, Marblehead, MA 01945;
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare via www.

chelseajewish.org/donate-now/ or Care Di-
mensions, 75 Sylvan Street, Suite B-102,
Danvers, MA 01923. For more information or
to register in the online guestbook, please
visit www.stanetsky-hymansonsalem.com.

GOODMAN Robert Goodman passed away peacefully in
his home, surrounded by family, on May 10,
2019 in Jupiter, FL at the age of 97. He was a
beloved husband of the late Carol (nee Her-
mann); devoted father of Ann Dee Rome
(Joel), Jon Goodman (Hillary) and the late
Robin Smith; cherished grandfather of Jen-
nifer Bellis, Carly Bellis Salom, Marc Good-
man, and Michelle Stanford, and of 5 great-
grandchildren. Robert's kindness, generosity,
and wisdom touched all that knew him and
will not be forgotten. Services and interment
are private.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
GREENSPAN Jean Greenspan (nee Schutzbank), April 23,
2019. Wife of the late Harold Greenspan.

Mother of Claire (the late Abe) Akselrad and
Jerry (Debbie) Greenspan. Sister of Samuel
(Elaine) Schutzbank and Norman (Syra)
Schutzbank. Also survived by 6 grandchil-
dren and 4 great- grandchildren. In lieu of
flowers contributions in her memory may be
made to Philadelphia Holocaust Remem-
brance Foundation, 2100 Arch Street, 4 th
Floor, Phila., PA 19103.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
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Gerald Grossman, age 87, died on April 29,
2019. He was a retired pharmacist who
resided in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Husband of Harlyce (nee Cohen); and broth-
er of Roberta (Joel) Oberman. Contributions
in his memory may be made to a charity of
the donor's choice.

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KAUFMAN Theodore G. Kaufman, age 75, died on May
4, 2019. He was an educator who resided in
Elkins Park, PA. Beloved husband of Susan
(nee Goldstein); loving father of Beth (Rick)
Snyder and Alan (Danielle); devoted grand-
father of Sarah, Benjamin, Arielle and Avi.

Contributions in his memory may be made to
American Diabetes Association or the Nation-
al Kidney Foundation.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
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HERMAN Carl D. Herman, MD, May-12-1931 to April-
28-2019. Beloved father, grandfather, best
friend, supporter of the arts, author, pianist &
dedicated psychiatrist, passed away on April
28, 2019. He was a gentle, brilliant, soft-
spoken intellect who was a sought-after
listener, mentor and compassionate friend.

He practiced at Moss Rehabilitation Hospital
for 63 years. He cared for his beloved wife
and others before caring for himself. Carl de-
lighted in watching classic films and particip-
ating in Jewish music programs. He is sur-
vived by daughters Sheri Herman-Karr and
Lisa Abramowitz, their spouses Gary and Eric
and grandchildren Adam, Matthew, Bret and
Callie. He left an unforgettable legacy of kind-
ness and love.

HONIGMAN Harold Honigman of Warrington, a retired in-
surance agent, passed away on Thursday,
April 25, 2019. He was 91. Born in Phil-
adelphia, he was a graduate of Temple Uni-
versity. He served in the Navy during World
War II from 1945 to 1947. Harold worked as
an insurance agent for Allstate. He retired in
1992, living between Lower Moreland,
Pennsylvania and Brigantine, New Jersey,
spending time watching sports, gambling and
loving his family. In 2018, he celebrated 64
years of marriage to his beloved wife Sandra.

She passed away in January of 2019. He was
the loving father of Michael (Catherine) and
Steven (Cynthia); dear brother of Freda Wein;
and adoring grandfather of Justin, Brian
(Joshua), and Jennifer (Steven). In lieu of
flowers, contributions in his memory may be
made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O.

Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS HORWITZ
Dr. Ruth K. Horwitz (nee Kafrissen) died on
April 21, 2019. Wife of Alan Horwitz; Mother
of Abby Birk (Edward) and Robert Horwitz
(Shira); Sister of Dr. Steven Kafrissen (Sheila
Saidman); Grandmother of Rivka Leah (Azri-
el), Matthew, Aron Dovid (Chani), Rachel,
Elisheva (Binyomin), Yaakov, Doniel and Li-
ora; Great-grandmother of Chana, Devora
and Batsheva. Contributions to
Kafrissen/Horwitz Scholarship Fund, C/O
Congs. of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree
Rd., Phila., PA 19115 or Temple Univ. Beas-
ley School of Law, General Fund, 1719 N.

Broad St., Phila., PA 19122.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS Susan Kitces, nee Pearson, died on May 20,
2019 at Chandler Hall in Newtown, PA, at the
age of 101. This was 20 years, to the day,
after the death of Samuel Kitces, her hus-
band of 55 years. Susan is survived by her
children, Maury (Judy) Kitces, Edward
(Eileen) Kitces, and Anna Kitces (Seth Fish-
man). Grandmother of Michael (Eleanor) Kit-
ces, James (Jaime) Kitces, Suzanne (Josh)
Peck, Matthew (Lauren) Kitces, Elizabeth Kit-
ces (Fiancé Geremy Rosenberg), Rebecca
Fishman, and Laura Fishman; and eight great
grandchildren. She was the matriarch of a
large extended family and known as “Aunt
Susie” to hundreds of nieces, nephews and
their children. She was the last remaining of
the 39 grandchildren of Jacob Gordon and
Chaya Dunsky and the end of an era. Susan
was born in Montreal, Canada and moved to
Ottawa shortly after she and Sam were mar-
ried. Following Sam’s work opportunities,
they then moved to Baltimore, Maryland fol-
lowed by Northern Virginia, and then Marlton
New Jersey. They also had a winter home in
Deerfield Beach, Florida where Susan moved
after Sam passed away in 1999. In her later
years, when her memory started to decline,
she moved to Yardley, PA to live with her
daughter Anna, son-in-law Seth, and their
daughters. Despite her failing memory, her
sunny disposition and eternal optimism per-
sisted. She left a trail of friends wherever she
went and will be remembered and missed by
all. JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS
KNIGHT Joseph Knight, Ph.D. May 22, 2019. Joseph,
95, was a psychologist for the Phila. Board of
Education and later provided disability as-
sessments for the State until his retirement at
age 86. Much loved for his sense of humor
and positive attitude, Joe enjoyed an active
social life and exercising with his buddies at
the Holy Redeemer gym. He is survived by
his wife of 68 years, Doris Knight (nee Lackt-
man), children Pamela and Steven, daughter-
in-law May, and grandchildren Lisa, Lillian,
and Charles.

KOROSTOFF Burton Korostoff on April 20, 2019. Brother
of Jeffrey Korostoff and Arlene Lublin. Close
family friend to Arlene and Robert Weibel, as
well as their children, Bernadette, Irene and
Mary Weibel. Contributions in his memory
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