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CHAKER DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
CHACKER CHAVENSON
Ruth Natalie Chacker (nee Bett) was born in
Philadelphia on October 6, 1929. She atten-
ded Overbrook High School and was the first
in her family to earn a BA, which she did at
Temple University. Family lore has it that she
met late husband, Dr. Frederic M. Chacker, in
French class and that he proposed to her
while she was perched on a stove. Ruth
worked at Gimbel’s Department Store early
on in marriage, and then stayed home to
raise their four children -- Hilarie, Larry,
Stephanie and Stacey, support her own
mother – Eva Bett, keep books in her hus-
band’s and then later in her son’s dental of-
fice, and engage in a myriad of community
service. Up until her last day of life, Ruth was
adventurous, had a keen interest in the world,
and was a lifelong learner. She was a mem-
ber of Hadassah and Har Zion Temple, where
she served as the Treasurer and President of
their Sisterhood, and Hadassah. She took a
variety of classes at OLLI (Osher Lifelong
Learning Institute) at Temple University, ran-
ging from bible study to film. Until recently,
she delivered challah to patients at Jefferson
University Hospital monthly with a friend. At
90 she traveled the City on foot or on SEPTA
buses – going to movies, museums, theatres,
or meeting friends. She always had a knitting
project going. She traveled both near and far
with her late husband Fred, her family and
later with her special friend Samuel Firestone.

During a time that many were struggling with
how to work remotely during the pandemic,
Ruth managed to pick up social media skills
– zooming and FaceTiming with family and
friends. Ruth was patient and welcoming.

She rolled with the punches with a sense of
humor, taking care of the dogs and other crit-
ters that her husband and kids brought home
(and sometimes found wandering around the
house – the pet rats). There was always room
for extended family and friends at her table –
she was known for hosting the Jewish and
other holidays and was always feeding
people. At 90, she cooked her last Thanksgiv-
ing dinner. She had many old friends and
continued to make new friends – in the park,
in her building, on the bus, at the synagogue
– almost anywhere. She was amazing family
historian. Ruth died suddenly and peacefully
in her sleep on Saturday, May 2, 2020. She is
survived by her beloved children Hilarie, Larr
(Judie), Stephanie and Stacey, and her
grandchildren Ariane, AnQi and Leila Jeh. She
also leaves behind Samuel Firestone, her de-
voted companion. She remained throughout
her life a positive force – caring for others,
open to exploring her city and the world and
supporting many causes. She will be greatly
missed by many relatives, friends, and oth-
ers. Burial services are private. There will be
public memorial. In lieu of flowers, please
consider a donation in her honor either to Ha-
dassah or OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning In-
stitute) at Temple University, P.O. Box,
827651, Phila, PA 19182.

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Esther Chavenson (nee Venetzky) on April 30,
2020. Wife of the late Samuel. Mother of
David (Jeanine) Chavenson and Gwen (Ken)
Kallish, sister of the late Theodore and Jack
Vanett, sister-in-law of Rabbi Leonard (Mar-
ilyn) Zucker, Grandmother of Rachel Kallish,
Sara Kallish (Karel Losada), Beth Kallish
(Javier Merino) and Daniel Chavenson (Sydni
Meyrowitz). Great Grandmother of Mila,
Luka, Goldie and Sofia. Contributions in her
memory may be made to Hadassah.

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Jacqueline Cheifetz (nee Altaker), age 80,
died on May 10, 2020. Beloved wife of Louis;
loving mother of Craig (Linda Chesterman)
Cheifetz and Stuart (Jennifer) Cheifetz; sister
of Lois Greenbaum; adored grandmother of
Michelle, Erin, Ryan, and Ethan. Private Fu-
neral Services will be held. Contributions in
her memory may be made to Old York Road
Temple-Beth Am, 971 Old York Rd., Abing-
ton, PA 19001 or charity of the donor's
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CHANIN Blanche Chanin (nee Becker), May 18, 2020;
of Lansdale, PA, formerly of Beverly, NJ; be-
loved wife of the late Albert Chanin and the
late Sidney Wexler; mother of Robert Chanin
and the late Barbara Wexler; sister of Raphael
Becker; grandmother of Renee and Garret.

Services will be private. Contributions in her
memory may be made to a charity of the
donor’s choice.

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DALEY COHEN
Norman N. Cohen, MD, who was born on Ju-
ly 17, 1930, died on April 16, 2020. Norman
graduated with honors from Ursinus College
and the University of Pennsylvania School Of
Medicine (Alpha Omega Alpha). He did his
internship at Philadelphia General Hospital,
medical residency at the Philadelphia Veter-
ans Hospital, and gastroenterology fellow-
ship at the Hospital of the University of
Pennsylvania. Norman was the first gastroen-
terologist in Philadelphia to realize the poten-
tial of fiberoptic endoscopy. Early in his ca-
reer, he traveled the tri-state area with his en-
doscope and sigmoidoscope to demonstrate
the technology to other gastroenterologists
and trainees. In 1968, Norman became Chief
of Gastroenterology at Mercy Fitzgerald and
Misericordia Hospitals. From 1972 -- 1981,
he served as Chairman of the Department of
Medicine at Mercy Catholic Medical Center,
where he ran a successful internal medicine
internship and residency program. He was
president of the medical staff of Mercy Cath-
olic Medical Center. Affectionately called
“Chief,” he was known to be direct, forth-
right, and fair-minded. He founded the gast-
roenterology fellowship program at Mercy
Catholic Medical Center and single-handedly
ran it for many years. Norman was President
o f t h e D e l a w a r e V a l l e y S o c i e t y f or
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and President of
the Pennsylvania Society of Gastroentero-
logy. For over 25 years, he was Chairman of
the Board of the Philadelphia Gastroentero-
logy Training Group. He taught a generation
of doctors about endoscopy. For many years,
Norman presented a continuing medical edu-
cation course on common GI problems. He
was also Clinical Professor of Medicine at
Jefferson Medical College and authored 35
publications. He was married to his wife Ros-
alie, “Perky” (nee Stern) for 68 years. They
had three children, Donna Cohen (deceased -
- 2003), Wendy Cohen MD, and Warren Co-
hen (Luciana nee Baptista). He is also sur-
vived by his two granddaughters – Marta and
Liliana Cohen and his brother, Robert B. Co-
hen, DO. Norman enjoyed teaching, which he
infused with his wry sense of humor. He was
an avid fisherman. He pursued his object-
ives the same way he fished --- with intens-
ity and tenacity. He never missed a day of
work for 50 years, except to go fishing. Fu-
neral will be private. Donations may be sent
to Mercy Catholic Medical Center, 1500 Lans-
downe Ave, Darby, PA 19023, or Rydal Park
Appreciation Fund, 1515 The Fairway, Jenkin-
town, PA 19046.

A Community
Remembers Shelley Daley (nee Konefsky) passed away on
April 27, 2020. Loving mother and best friend
to Blayne Daley (husband Alex Bliss); Ador-
ing GiGi to Avery and Ryan Bliss. Beloved
Aunt, friend and daughter. Preceded in death
by Esther and Manuel Konefsky. Her humor
and sarcasm will be greatly missed. Shelley
was the life of the party, selfless in so many
ways, she worked tirelessly her whole life to
provide her daughter and then her grand-
daughters with anything and everything they
could ever want or need. A hole has been left
in our lives but our hearts are full of endless
memories of her. Services and interment are
private due to the current global situation.

Memorial and Shiva will be held at a later
time. Contributions in her memory may be
made to PAWS Northeast Animal Adoption
Center. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS DORDICK
Lillian C. Dordick (nee Leibel) passed away in
Lower Gwynedd on August, 26 2020, at age
100 years, after living a stellar life. She was
the beloved wife of Oscar; cherished mother
of Bruce (Laura Ries) and Alene Dordick; ad-
oring grandmother of Michael (Melanie Back-
ner) and Julie (Steven) Sergio; proud great-
grandmother of Jason, Katie, and Kyle Ser-
gio; loving sister of the late Doris Sacks and
the late Sylvia Moss. She was loved and re-
spected by many nieces and nephews. Lillian
grew up in Philadelphia, graduated from
Temple University and taught at McCloskey
and Rhawnhurst Elem Schools. Contribu-
tions in her memory can be made to the Fox
Chase Cancer Center.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS DOUGHERTY
John M. Dougherty, 88, of Madison, NJ -
formerly of Philadelphia and later Jenkin-
town, PA - passed away peacefully on Friday,
April 24, 2020. Belove husband of Harriett
(née Sernoff), father of Rhonda Weaver (Ken)
of Old Hickory, TN, Soni (Josh Heltzer) of
Madison, NJ and Michael (Kerri) of Bethle-
hem, PA, John, lovingly known as Poppop,
also leaves behind 9 grandchildren and 6
great- grandchildren. Passionate about clas-
sical music, opera, books and movies, John
spent his professional life in education as a
devoted teacher, principal, and educational
consultant including 25 years of service at
the NJ Department of Education in Trenton
where he retired as Director of Social Stud-
ies. John will be forever in our hearts. Ser-
vices are private. In lieu of flowers, contribu-
tions in his memory may be made to Madis-
on Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 29 Prospect
St, Madison, NJ.

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DUCHOVNAY Barbara Duchovnay (nee Skaist) has been re-
united with her soul mate, best friend and
husband, Martin Duchovnay, who passed
away on May 7, 2016. Barbara lived a full and
rich life. She is survived by her two sons Alan
and Andrew, Andrew’s wife Pamela Urbas
and her beloved sister Margie Goldberg and
her husband Stephen, and her grandaugh-
ters and their spouses Sara and Clay, Hillary
and Mike and Marley. Barbara is also sur-
vived by devoted friend Debo rah Shane. Bar-
bara came from a large extended family of
caring cousins Irwin Goldstein, Shirley
Swerdloff, Neal Levensten, Byon Turnoff, Dee
Berkowitzand Susan Shores. Barbara was the
owner and manager of a successful clothing
store, The Cliffhanger, in Ardmore,
Pennsylvania for many years. Donations may
be made in honor of Barbara to the: Second
Alarmer’s Rescue Squad, 307 Davisville Rd.,
P.O Box 90, Willow Grove, PA 19090.

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Gladys Elfman (Schaeffer) passed away
peacefully on May 16, 2020. Mother of Ar-
lene Elfman, Sueann Hedgepeth; grandmoth-
er of Julianne & Zach (Vish) Hedgepeth &
great grandmother of Zachariah. We will al-
ways remember Gladys for her smiles, terrif-
ic sense of humor and her love of family. A
memorial service will be held at a later date
due to current restrictions.

ELLIS Flora Ellis (nee Goldstein), on April 28, 2020.

Mother of Brian Ellis and Chara Ellis. Private
Graveside Services are being held. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to
Alzheimer’s Association 399 Market Street,
Suite 102 Philadelphia, PA 19106
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RAPHAEL-SACKS FAGAN
Evelyn Fagan (nee Brodsky). May 9, 2020.

Devoted wife of the late Myer Fagan. Loving
mother of Robert Fagan (Caryn), Stanley
Fagan (Nicol McClarin), and Mitchell Fagan
(Donnalee Holwerda). Beloved grandmother
of Alana (Matt), Josh (Alli), Carmen, Levon,
Alissa (Dean), and Jodi. Adoring great-grand-
mother of Luke, Madeline, Sophie, Evan, Ari,
Shaina, Mila, and Novi. Funeral services
private. Contributions in her memory may be
made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Soci-
ety www.lls.org.

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