FINKELSTEINZ
N ovember , 2016 D eath N otices
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FINKELSTEIN GAINES
HAUPTMAN KARABEL
Daniel Finkelstein, 91, passed away on Octo-
ber 11, 2016. Beloved husband of the late
Anita (nee Newmaizer); loving and proud
father of Andrea (Dr. Stephen) Losben,
Sandra (Glenn) Kane, and the late Martin
Finkelstein; grandfather of Rabbi Emily Los-
ben-Ostrov (Ruben), Joshua Losben (Rabbi
Lisa Kingston), Samantha Losben, and Erik
Kane (Marjorie); great grandfather of Sydney,
Rose, and Hava. Dan, son of the late Jacob
and Elizabeth Finkelstein and older brother of
the late Herman and the late Samuel (Sheila)
was a Philadelphian who graduated from
Central High School (class 179) and Temple
University. He served in WW ll in the China,
Burma, and India Theater. He was a teacher
for many years at Fels Jr. High and later a
vice principal in the Philadelphia School Dis-
trict. "Danny", who was a caring and thought-
ful mensch to all who knew him will be ex-
tremely missed by his whole family and nu-
merous friends. Contributions may be made
in his memory to Marty's Place, c/o Scott
Pridgen, Executive Director, 1434 Kennedy
Drive, Key West, Florida 33040 or to a char-
ity of the donor's choice.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS FREEDMAN
Robert Freedman, October 27, 2016, of Bala
Cynwyd, PA. Husband of Gladys (nee Gold-
berg); Father of Bruce (Eileen) Freedman and
Amy (Stephen) Barnett; Brother of the late
Edward Freedman (Audrey) and the late
Charles Freedman; also survived by 5 grand-
children and 4 great grandchildren. Relatives
and friends were invited to Graveside Ser-
vices, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, 12:30 P.M.,
Roosevelt Memorial Park, Old Lincoln High-
way, Trevose, PA. Contributions in his
memory be made to a charity of the donor's
choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
FRIEDMAN Mindy B. Friedman, Esquire November 14,
2016. Beloved daughter of Sherry Silverman
and Roy Friedman (Gail Kass). Loving sister
of Jon Friedman (Heather) along with Simon
Glaser (Gretchen) and Zach Glazer (Lisa).

Loving aunt of Ethan and Zane Friedman, Eli,
Mabel, Emma, and Dorothy Glaser. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to Wo-
men’s Law Project 125 S. 9th Street, Suite
300, Phila., PA 19107 or Planned Parent-
hood. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS FRIEDMAN
Mary Friedman (nee Anko), age 103, died on
October 29, 2016. She resided in Richboro,
PA. Wife of the late Morris; mother of Helen
Rosenfarb (Richard Davis) and Carol (Jay)
Price; grandmother of Adam Rosenfarb, Matt
(Nicole) Price, and Gregg (Ashley) Price; and
great-grandmother of Julia Rosenfarb, Stella
Price, Brielle Price, and Parker Price. Contri-
butions in her memory may be made to the
Jewish Family and Children's Services or to a
charity of the donor's choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS Mary S. Gaines (nee Sukerman), a bookkeep-
er, died October 27, 2016. Wife of the late
Irvin. Mother of William (Katie) Gaines and
Toni (Russ) Montague. Grandmother of Erik
(Diana) Cohen, Jeremy (Meredith) Cohen,
Jonathan Gaines, Julie (Rich) McGoldrick,
Carey (Brock) Reynolds and Brett Montague.

Great-Grandmother of Misha, Lila, and Isaac
Cohen, Margot and Lillian Cohen, Connor and
Casey McGoldrick, and Hayley Reynolds.

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

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS GARBERMAN
Sheila Garberman (nee Aarons); a seam-
stress, died November 1, 2016. Wife of Ben-
jamin. Mother of Scott (Sandy) Garberman
and Phyllis (Alan) Schapire. Grandmother of
Michelle, Brett, Alicia, and Zachary. Contribu-
tions in Sheila’s memory may be made to a
charity of the donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS GROSS
Adolph M. Gross of Delray Beach, FL,
formerly of Melrose Park, passed away Nov.

2, 2016. Born Nov. 7, 1918 in Philadelphia to
Sarah and Simon Gross, he was prede-
ceased by his brother Joseph Gross and sis-
ter Esther Rubin. He is survived by his wife of
74 years, the former Elsie Starr; his daugh-
ters Barbara Kelly and Joanne Wilson
(Lawrence Friedrich); granddaughter Kathryn
Wilson; great-granddaughter Morgan Wilson;
and many nieces and nephews. A graduate of
Central High School and Temple University
(1940), he was a member of Sigma Alpha
Rho. A Captain in the Signal Corps, he served
in the U.S. Army from 1940-1945 and was
recalled to active duty as a critical specialist
during the Korean War. After practicing as a
CPA and working in the electronics industry,
he was engaged in the 1960s venture capital
industry as an active pioneer in the Small
Business Investment Corporation program.

Following several years in Israel, where he
lent his expertise to the young nation's
fledgling businesses, he was a consultant,
board member, and investor dedicated to
helping small businesses grow and thrive un-
til his retirement at age 80. For the rest of his
life, he continued to be a valued source of ad-
vice and counsel to associates and friends. A
lifelong volunteer from college on, his in-
volvements included the Jewish Federation of
Greater Philadelphia and Jewish Family and
Children's Services. Contributions in his
memory may be made to the charity of your
choice. WEISS MEMORIAL CHAPEL
HANWITZ Ramond Hanwitz, died November 9, 2016 at
the age of 96. Husband of Roslyn (nee Kauf-
man); Father of Ellen Klaber, Lora Silberstein
(Reuven), and the late Sandy Hanwitz . Also
survived by eleven grandchildren and twenty-
four great-grandchildren. Donations in his
memory may be made to a charity of the
donor’s choice.

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Evelyn Karabel (nee Steinberg), Aged 105,
November 13, 2016 of Dresher, PA; Wife of
the late David Karabel; Mother of Fran (Sid)
Schwartz and Judi (Bill) Morrow; Grandmoth-
er of Marc (Lisa) Schwartz, Gershon (Aleeza)
Ben Shalom, Chris (Peggy Cheng) Morrow
and Suzanne (Jeff) Chow; Also survived by
10 great grandchildren. Services were held at
JOSEPH LEVINE AND SONS MEMORIAL
CHAPEL, 4737 Street Road, Trevose. Inter-
ment Roosevelt Memorial Park. The family
respectfully requests contributions in lieu of
flowers may be made to a charity of the
Donor’s choice.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
DEATH NOTICES
KLOVSKY Beatrice Klovsky age 89, on November 8,
2016, at her residence in West Palm Beach,
Florida; formerly of Lower Moreland, PA. Be-
loved wife of 40 years to the late Robert; de-
voted and nurturing mother to Diane (Jim)
Schott and Terry (Joey) Kennedy; loving
grandmother to James and Kannon Schott,
and Jamie and Sarah Kennedy; devoted
daughter to the late Mary Soberaj; very spe-
cial friend of Joseph Scheinholtz. Will be
greatly missed by her family, her special
friend Joe, her loving aides Edylsa and Ruth
from Morse Life, and her many friends at
Brookdale West Palm Beach where she al-
ways had a radiant smile. Contributions in
her memory may be made to Hadassah or a
charity of the donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS KOFSKY
KATZEN HURVITZ
Arnold Hurvitz, 90 of Sarasota, FL, formally
of Philadelphia, PA, and Boca Raton FL, died
June 25, 2016. He is survived by his wife,
Elaine, daughter Joanne Pollack of Seattle,
WA, his two sons, Lawrence Hurvitz, M.D., of
Sarasota, FL, Ira Hurvitz of Los Angeles, CA,
his sister Florence Seidelman, and by his six
grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Arnold attended Overbrook High School and
then worked in his father’s hardware busi-
ness on South Street. He enlisted in the Navy
during WWII. He and his brother-in-law, Mike
Seidelman, created a much larger hardware
business. They developed a manufacturing
facility and they imported hardware supplies
under the name of “Noblit Brothers” on North
2 nd Street, and later in Port Richmond.

“Lustre Line Products” was the import brand
and they became a major importer and sup-
plier of regional hardware stores in the north-
east. In addition to being an astute business-
man, and generous father, his favorite activit-
ies were playing bridge, golf, dancing, and
most importantly his caring relationship with
his dear wife, Elaine.

JOSEPH William “Bill” "BJ" Joseph. November 2, 2016
of Bensalem, Pa, Loving husband of Stacey
(nee Wax). Proud father of Rebecca. De-
voted brother of Marc (Sheila) Joseph. Be-
loved Son of David and the late Doris Joseph.

Son-In-law of Shel and Elaine Wax. Brother-
in-law of Robert (Jen) Wax and Michael
(Claudia) Wax. Uncle of Sam, Jack, Daniel,
Stephen and Lorenzo. A proud teacher, loved
by his students in the Lancaster School Dis-
trict. Relatives and friends are invited to
graveside services Friday November 4, at
1:15pm at Roosevelt Memorial Park (Tre-
vose). JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
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Clifford (Cliff) Hauptman, age 69 of North-
east Philadelphia died on November 4, 2016.

Loving son of the late Alexander Hauptman
and Sylvia (Venocor) Hauptman, and loving
brother of the late Jeffrey Hauptman. A
Graduate of Temple University with a Mas-
ters Degree, he was a math educator who
won many teaching awards. A very special,
kind, and giving person loved by family and
many dear friends. Relatives and friends were
invited to graveside services Monday, Nov. 9,
2016 at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Collingdale
PA 19023. Contributions in his memory may
be made to the National Kidney Fund.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS LIFSHIN
Lois Kane (nee Charleston). Nov. 14, 2016, of
Philadelphia, PA. Mother of Michael (Sue)
Kane, Gregory Kane and the late Deborah
Kane. Sister of Roslyn Caine. Grandmother of
Daniel and Jack. Relatives and friends were
invited to Graveside Services Wednesday,
Nov. 16th, 1:00 P.M. at Shalom Memorial
Park. The family requests that contributions
in her memory be made to the Crohn's and
Colitis Foundation.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
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Adele Lemonow Katzen, October 4, 2016, age
91, passed away on her own terms in her
Berkeley, CA home, from age related causes.

She was pain-free and lucid to the end. Born
in Philadelphia, Adele was the daughter of
Hannah and Jacob Lemonow, and sister of
Ruth Kamens. She attended West Phil-
adelphia High and Temple University. She
met her husband of 56 years, Harry R. Katzen
on a blind date. They raised their three chil-
dren in Melrose Park in the Philadelphia sub-
urbs, then moved to Berkeley in 1984 and fell
in love with it. "Oh this California!" she loved
to say. A bookkeeper for many years in Phil-
adelphia, Adele became an HR executive in
her later working years. She was president of
the Hannah Szenes Chapter of Hadassah, and
was part of the Women's Liberation Move-
ment, of which she was very proud. She also
participated in a women's group for over 20
years and was a member of the Elder's Guild
in Berkeley. Beloved mother, aunt, friend,
cousin, grandmother, and great-grandmoth-
er, Adele was loved by so many because she
was interested in each person. It felt good to
be around her. "Nobody Kvells like Adele" be-
came our motto. Adele was our power-of-
love warrior to her last day. She is survived
by her children, Sam (Tsoi) Katzen, Sharon
Deutch, Jessica Behrman; grandchildren,
Alex Katzen, Dani (Rob) del Rosario, Nomi
(Michael) Moradzadeh, Kira (Dan) Linsky;
great-grandchildren Chloe and Fiona del Ros-
ario, Avigail, Arielle, and David Moradzadeh;
and cousin, Esther (Gene) Dichter.

KAUFFMAN Blossom Kauffman (nee Kane), October 30,
2016. Wife of the late Lester B. Kauffman;
Mother of Andrew Kauffman, Ellen Kaplinsky
(Alan) and Cindy Harris (the late Jay B. Har-
ris); Brother of Dr. Edwin Kane (Luci) and the
late Dr. Stanley Kane (Myra); Grandmother of
Rachel, Adam, Jared, Michael and Jamie;
Great Grandmother of Austin and Ryder. Ser-
vices were private. Contributions in her
memory be made to the Abramson Center or
a charity of the donor's choice.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
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www.JewishExponent.com Irvin C. Kofsky died on October 25, 2016, a
friendship and marriage of 62 years to Milli-
cent "Millie" (nee Berison). Father of Errol
(Joan) Kofsky and Robert Kofsky (Anna
Chuneyeva); grandfather of Bryan, Adam,
Moriah and Holey; a devoted, caring, loving
husband, father, grandfather, and many
friends who loved him. Contributions in his
memory may be made to A.A.D.D., 261 Old
York Rd., Suite A-50, Jenkintown, PA 19046.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS LABE
Jacob Labe III, October 18, 2016, of Lower
Gwynedd. Beloved husband of the late Elaine
(nee Leon). Loving father of David Labe,
James Labe, Anne Labe and Adam (Robin)
Labe. Devoted brother of Alexander Labe.

Cherished grandfather of Geoffrey (Alison),
Gregory (Katharine), Genevieve (Julie), Car-
oline and Lilyana. Adored great grandfather
of Daniel. Loving friend of Nicole. Funeral
Services are private. Contributions in his
memory may be made to a charity of the
donor's choice.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
LEAVITT Gene F. Leavitt, October 26, 2016, of Chalf-
ont, PA; beloved husband of Marsha (nee
Barkow); loving father of Jennifer Leeman
and Erica Leavitt; cherished grandfather of
Hunter and Brandon. Relatives and friends
were invited to graveside services 9:30AM,
Monday, October 31, 2016 at Washington
Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA.

Contributions in his memory may be made to
the American Heart Association or Disabled
American Veterans Charity.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
LIEBERMAN Sybil Lieberman (nee Weller), November 4,
2016 of Elkins Park, PA; Wife of the late Jack
Leiberman; Mother of Alison Wilk, Charlotte
Babinski and Dr. Richard Lieberman; Also
survived by 4 grandchildren and 2 great
grandchildren. Gravside M at Shalom Me-
morial Park. Contributions in her memory
may be made to Liberty Hospice.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
LIFSHIN Robert Lifshin, October 22, 2016, of
Broomall, PA. Husband of the late Genevieve
(nee Klazer). Loving cousin of Morton Smith.

Contributions may be made to a charity of the
donor's choice.

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