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DEATH NOTICES
SCHEER SHAPIRO
Barbara E. Scheer (nee Schoenfeld) passed
away on May 11, 2021. Mother of Melissa
(David) Lowdermilk and Pamela (Robert)
Kornfeld. Grandmother of Bree Lowdermilk
(Anna), Rachel Lowdermilk Roberts (Sam),
Julie Kornfeld and Danny Kornfeld and Great
Grandmother of Noah Lowdermilk Roberts.

Contributions in her memory may be made to
Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org/delval.

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SCHWARTZ Ruthe Schwartz (nee Weinstein) on May 9,
2021. Beloved wife of the late Sol H.; Loving
mother of Dorene (Dr. Stephen) Karasick.

Also the mother Dr. Howard Schwartz; De-
voted grandmother of Abby and Hannah. Ser-
vices and interment were private. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to Beth
Tikvah Bnai Jeshurun, 1001 Paper Mill Rd.,
Erdenheim, PA 19038
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SERNOFF Louise (Lowenthal) Sernoff, on April 21st,
2021. Wife of the late Harold Rubinson and
the late Nathan Sernoff, mother of Richard
(Deborah Holtzman) Rubinson and the late
Jill Rubinson. Also survived by 5 grandchil-
dren and 7 great-grandchildren. Services and
Interment were private. Contributions in her
memory may be made to a charity of the
donor's choice.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
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Stephen C. Setzman, age 73, April 23, 2021.

Father of Ryan (Lisa Saitta) and David (Jef-
frey Trull) Setzman. Grandfather of Thomas
Setzman. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Bernard and Eleanor Setzman as
well as his sister Eileen Setzman. Services
and internment were private. Contributions in
his memory may be made to the Lung Can-
cer Research Fund at Memorial Sloan Ketter-
ing Cancer Center P.O. Box 5028 Hager-
stown, MD 21741-5028:
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SHAPIRO Jeffrey Shapiro on April 25, 2021. Devoted
husband of Eileen (nee Guckin). Loving fath-
er of Brian Shapiro and David (Shiwaye) Sha-
piro. Beloved grandfather of Eliyahu, Yord-
anos and Yehanatan. Jeff will always be
missed and remembered with love by his
family. Funeral services were private. Contri-
butions in his memory may be made to the
Pennsylvania SPCA, 350 E Erie Avenue, Phil-
adelphia PA. 19134.

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Morton “Morty” Shapiro on April 24, 2021,
age 97. Husband of the late Jean Rittenberg.

Son of the late Isadore and Minnie Shapiro.

Dear brother of the late George Shapiro, Es-
telle Spielberg and Judith Farber. Father of
Joan (Jerry) Rappaport and Kenneth (Ying)
Shapiro. Grandfather of Louis (Nancy) Rap-
paport, Brian (Jennifer) Rappaport and Seth
(Jamie) Rappaport. Great grandfather of Ju-
lia, Ethan, Abraham, Jude, Jake, Issac, Jo-
nah and Brooke Rappaport; brother-in-law of
Rochelle Shapiro Wolf; also survived by
many loving nieces and nephews. Morty was
a proud veteran of WWII. Burial private. Con-
tributions in his memory may be made to
Paul’s Run Retirement Community, 9896
Bustleton Ave., Phila., PA 19115 or to a char-
ity of the donor’s choice.

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Donald W. Shaw, age 83, on May 3, 2021, of
Blue Bell. Born in Philadelphia, he was the
son of the late Maurice and Rose (nee Port-
noy) Shaw. He was a US Army veteran. He
was a Salesman and Owner of the former Al-
lied Tank Manufacturing Co. in Norristown
before his retirement in 2014. “Captain Don”
loved sailing the waters of the Chesapeake
Bay for over 30 years on his boat, the “Many
Tanks”. Don also loved to keep moving as he
held his air pilot license and enjoyed sports
cars and motorcycles. He is survived by his
Beloved Wife, Christine Marie, and is the De-
voted father of Lisa B. Aversano and her hus-
band Anthony of Ventnor City, NJ, and
Jonathan R. Shaw and his wife Joanne of
Newtown Square, PA. Don is the cherished
grandfather of Jason & Brandon Aversano
and Jordyn Shaw, and he is also survived by
his sister Sandra Berkowitz of Cherry Hill, NJ.

Services and interment were held privately.

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Aviva Shigon-Jaffee (nee Israelitan) on May
17, 2021. Wife of the late Norman Shigon
and the late Jerome Jaffee, mother of Rachel
(Steven) Levine, Marshall (Judy) Shigon and
the late Miriam Shigon (Todd Greenberg),
sister of Felice (Harvey) Rosenblum and the
late Joel Israelitan, daughter of the late Rabbi
Abraham H. and Mollie Israelitan, grand-
mother of Tara Levine, Naomi and Ruthie
Shigon. Contributions in her memory may be
made to the Lustgarten Foundation, 1111
Stewart Ave., Bethpage, NY 11714,
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SILVERMAN Bernice “Bunny” Silverman, on May 14,
2021. A longtime resident of Regency Apart-
ments, Willow Grove, PA. She was an active
member of Post 98 JWV - Women’s auxiliary.

Beloved husband of the late Louis Silverman.

Devoted mother of Sandy Cabin (Mitchell)
and Linda Bachin (David). Loving grand-
mother of Stefanie Rosenzweig (Kevin),
Jonathan Hopkins (Lindsay) and Stacy Cabin.

Loving great grandmother of Paul, Asher,
Lucy, and Ezra. Mrs. Silverman was the sis-
ter of the late Fay Lacktman, Jerry Goldstein,
and Richard Goldstein. She will be greatly
missed by her family and friends. Relatives
and friends are invited to graveside services
Tuesday 1 PM precisely at King David Me-
morial Park (Sect. BB) Bensalem, PA. Contri-
butions in her memory may be made to The
Jewish National Fund www.usa.jnf.org
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SPECTOR Anita L. Spector (nee Stomel). May 12, 2021.

Wife of the late Edward. Mother of Donald
(Jayne) Spector, Janet (Leonard) Barag,
Shelley Spector (Yvonne Latty) and Barry
Spector (Caroline Padavano). Grandmother
of Morgan (Michael) Klippper, Jordan (Brian)
Blatt, Everett Spector, Nathan Spector, Nola
Latty and Margo Latty. Great grandmother of
Sadie, Tessa, Ezra and Bodhi.

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SPELKOMAN SKOLNICK
Israel Skolnick (Iz), on May 1, 2021, age 95,
died peacefully in Abington, PA. Beloved fath-
er of Stuart (Anita) and Cheryl, devoted
grandfather of Deena (Michael), Eliot (Si-
mone), Jonathan (Sarah), Joshua (Ilana) and
Ari. He was an endlessly enthusiastic great-
grandfather to Brandon, Melora, Gabriel, Bea,
and Matan, and a dear brother to Yetta Erlich.

He was predeceased by Bea, his beloved wife
of 50 years, and his sisters Miriam Seres and
Libby Roth. A proud graduate of Simon Gratz
High School, World War II veteran and active
member of JWV Drizin-Weiss Post #215. He
was universally adored for his unshakeable
positivity and selflessness – a true mensch in
every sense of the word.

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SMALLOW Morris S. Smallow on April 28, 2021. Hus-
band of the late Leatrice. Father of Janice
(Joel) Kanoff and Dr. Stevan A. (Susan)
Smallow. Dear companion to Barbara
Mueller, also survived by 9 grandchildren and
8 great grandchildren. Contributions in his
memory may be made to Congregations of
Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road, Phil-
adelphia, Pa. 19115.

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SOIFERMAN Milton (“Dr. Mike”) Soiferman, 78, formerly
of Wynnewood and Margate, of Lake Worth
Florida since 2010, died peacefully on the
morning of May 16, 2021 at his home in Lake
Worth. Dr. Mike is survived by his wife
Susan, his son and daughter in law Erik and
Shelly Soiferman, his daughter and son-in
law Jill and Larry Goodman of Sharon, Mass.,
and his five grandsons, Sam, Josh, Max,
Adam, and Owen. Mike was a trained attor-
ney and physician, practicing medicine and
law in South Philadelphia for over 30 years
before retiring to Florida. He was the life of
the party, the Bellaggio Community handy-
man, counselor of some, fixer of most, and
friend to all. A consummate hobbyist, Mike
was always found woodworking, pen turning,
glass making, playing cards, or tennis.

However, his greatest joy was his family and
friends. Memorial celebrations will be held at
a later date both in Wynnewood and in Lake
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Sylvia Spelkoman (nee Sokoloff) on April 28,
2021. Wife of the late Norman. Mother of
Howard Spelkoman, Carol Spelkoman (Carol
Underwood) and Randee Spelkoman-Ryan
(Michael Ryan). Grandmother of Jennifer
(Wayne) Hausfeld, Jason Spelkoman, Doug
(Melissa) Underwood and Ken (Tanya) Un-
derwood. Great grandmother of Lily and
Shira Hausfeld, Ashley, Abby, Leighton and
Charlotte Underwood. Contributions in her
memory may be made to ORT America, 75
Maiden Lane, 10th Floor, New York, NY
10038, ortamerica.org.

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STALLER Irene Staller (nee Protas) passed away on
May 12, 2021. Wife of the late Isadore
Staller. Devoted mother of Andrea (Richard)
Zeises and late Jerome Staller. Loving grand-
mother (known as Mommom) of Shara (Eric)
Rich, Chad (Ashley) Staller, Farah (Jeff)
Stupine, Lisa (Mark Brender) Zeises and Il-
ana Zeises. Also survived by 9 great grand-
children who affectionately referred to her as
big Mommom. She was a loving, amazing
and caring woman who had the ability to light
up a room. She served as a role model to her
children, grandchildren, great grandchildren
and all who knew her. Although she didn't
know how to cook a steak or bake, she knew
how to inspire all around her to be their best.

She was a pioneer in being a "modern" wo-
man. Contributions in her memory may be
made to Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 N.

3rd St., Phila., PA 19123, www.donors1.org
or Cong, Adath Jeshurun, 7763 Old York Rd.,
Elkins Park,
PA 19027
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SUKONICK Irene Sukonick (nee Vernick), 96, of Warmin-
ster, PA, passed away Tuesday, April 27,
2021 and was the loving wife of 64 years to
her predeceased husband, Merrill (2007).

Irene was the 3rd of 4 children of Eva (nee
Polish) and Morris Vernick, who died in 1966
and 1964, respectively. Irene was also prede-
ceased by her eldest child (2016), Karen
Nathan (late Kaj) as well as her siblings:
(2009) Kay Bloch (late Albert), (2010) Nath-
an Vernick (late Ann Ruth) and Eleanor Vern-
itsky (1925). Irene is survived by 2 proud
daughters: Marilyn Sukonick-Zeff and
Wendylynne Sukonick in addition to her
forever son-in-law, Gary Zeff. Her 4 grand-
children will miss their Bubbie dearly--Erik
Nathan (Lauren Drell), Nicole McCoy (Jason),
Brynne-Eva Zeff and Samuel Zeff. Numerous
nieces and nephews will also miss their aunt.

Irene graduated from Dobbins Vocational
School. She was devoted to her family. As an
outstanding cook, baker and hostess, Irene
shined when her entire family gathered to-
gether for holidays and milestones. Her hob-
bies included bridge, reading, sculpting,
painting and golf. Irene adored her homet-
own sports teams, especially the Eagles and
Phillies. Irene also passed along her love of
animals to her family. Those who knew Irene
best appreciated her sound advice and dry
sense of humor. Funeral services and burial
were private.

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Judith S. Supnick (nee Schaffer), a retired
teacher from Elkins Park, on May 3, 2021.

Judy is survived by her daughter, Amy
Supnick (Dan Roth) and her brother, Robert
Schaffer. Funeral services are private. Contri-
butions in her memory may be made to the
Montgomery County SPCA, 19 E Ridge Pike,
Conshohocken PA 19428 or to the American
Foundation for the Blind, 112 W 34th St.,
New York NY 10120.

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WEISBERG Marvin Weisberg on May 13, 2021. Beloved
husband of Sheila (nee Tancheff); Loving
father of Brad (Audra) Weisberg and Scott
Weisberg; Devoted grandfather of Anna,
Lilah, and Michaela. Services and interment
were private. Contributions in his memory
may be made to Lewy Body Dementia Asso-
ciation, www.lbda.org
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www.JewishExponent.com Shirley Werther, 93, passed away peacefully
on April 27, 2021. She was born in Phil-
adelphia, moved to Cheltenham and eventu-
ally retired in South Florida with her husband
David who pre-deceased her in 1997. She
was a registered nurse and eventually be-
came the head nurse in the Jenkintown
School District. She was also an educator,
and for many years, the camp mother
(Golden Slipper) which her husband ran for
many years. She is survived by her children
Susan (Warren) and Daniel (Caroline), her
grandchildren Elie (Rachel), Shoshana, Meira
(Orrin), Samuel and Maxwell, and four great-
grandchildren. Services were private and in-
ternment occurred in Florida. The family re-
spectfully suggests that contributions in her
memory be made to the American Friends of
Magen David Adom.

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