N ovember , 2019 D eath N otices
GEST DEATH NOTICES
GEST It is with great sadness that Jeanne Gest
passed away on November 11, 2019, at the
age of 94. She was a loving and devoted wife
to her husband, Bernie to whom she was
married for 73 years. She was very devoted
to her children, Michael, Howard, Steven,
Eileen, and Robert, her grandchildren,
Joshua, Aaron, Margaret, Juliette, David,
Elizabeth, Jonathan, and Jason, and great
grandchildren, Hannah and Katie. She is sur-
vived by her sister, Lois Fox and immediate
family. She graduated from Temple Uni-
versity and University of Pennsylvania.

Jeanne was a dedicated social worker for the
City of Philadelphia, Child Welfare depart-
ment. Because of her concern for all of her
clients, she supervised the most difficult
cases. She acted as the guardian for her
caseload and made sure the children had ad-
equate clothes and school supplies. Jeanne
was the president of many organizations in-
cluding Golda Meir Hadassah. She was de-
voted to many Jewish causes and the State of
Israel. She lived fully to the last day of her life
at the celebration of her grandson’s wedding.

She loved the shore and having her family
come to visit. She will be greatly missed by
the people and organizations with which she
interacted during her lifetime. Charitable con-
tributions can be made to Golda Meir Ha-
dassah of Margate, NJ.

ROTH-GOLDSTEINS' MEMORIAL CHAPEL
GITTERMAN Philip Gitterman, November 8, 2019. Hus-
band of Lori (nee Goodman) for 35 years.

Father of Abraham (Einar) Gitterman, Rose
(Lucas) Myer and Rachel Gitterman. Grand-
father of Jonathan and Benjamin Gitterman
and Sophia Myer. Phil also left behind sever-
al nieces and nephews. He was a great uncle
to many others. Dedicated USPS employee
for 30 years, and member of Har Zion Temple
for over 70 years. Contributions in his
memory may be made to the Pennsylvania
SPCA, 350 E. Erie Ave, Phila., PA 19134
www.pspca.org or to Providence Animal Cen-
ter, 555 Sandy Bank Rd., Media, PA 19063
www.providenceac.org or to any heart or dia-
betes organizations.

GOLDENBERG Roslyn Goldenberg (nee Stern). November
10, 2019 of Plymouth Meeting, Pa, formerly
of Broomall, Pa. Beloved wife of the late Jack.

Devoted mother of Michael (Lisa) Golden-
berg and Mitchell (Jane Feldgus) Goldenberg.

Proud grandmother of Lauren (William) New-
ton, Jaclyn Goldenberg, Benjamin Golden-
berg and Kate Goldenberg. Contributions in
her memory may be made to the Jack
Goldenberg Young Leadership Fund at Jew-
ish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
A Community Remembers
DEATH NOTICES
GOODMAN Joyce Goodman, (Nee Challen), November
11, 2019. Beloved wife for 72 years, of
Samuel M. Goodman. Devoted mother of
Linda Rozanski (Lawrence), Joanne Cohen
(Jerry), Marjorie Berger (Neil), Carole Cramer
(Sean). Loving grandmother of Amanda Van
Blerkom (Lee), Richard Berger (Selin),
Lauren Ruderfer (Stuart), Jennifer Yedid
(David), Paige Rozanski, and Challen Gross-
man (David). Joyce is also survived by eight
great grandchildren. Services were private. In
lieu of flowers, contributions to her memory
may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association
www.alz.org or a charity of the donor's
choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
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GROSS KATZ
Ruth Gross (nee Sternberg), November 10,
2019; of Wyncote, PA; beloved wife of the
late Richard; loving mother of Susan Rud-
man (Gilbert), Eileen Fuld (Garry), Andrew
Gross, Barbara Braverman (Alan), Jennifer
Alvarez (Benjamin) and Michael Gross
(Leslie); also survived by 13 cherished
grandchildren and 6 adored great-grandchil-
dren. Contributions in her memory may be
made to Abington Hospice at Warminster,
225 Newtown Road, Warminster, PA 18974
(www.abingtonhealth.org). JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
HELLER On November 9, 2019, Roslyn Heller, resided
in Sherman Oaks, CA. The former Roslyn
Miller, wife of the late Irwin Heller; mother of
Michele (Patrick) Thibiant and the late Steph-
en Gary Miller; grandmother of Robert Thibi-
ant and Alex Thibiant. Contributions in her
memory may be made to any charity that be-
nefits Jewish causes.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS KESSLER
GORDON Roberta B. “Bobbi” Gordon (nee Brener), on
October 26, 2019 of Audubon, PA. Beloved
wife of Lewis Gordon, loving mother of Tom
(Tricia) Gordon and Jennifer Ford, devoted
daughter of Evelyn Brener and the late Her-
bert Brener, sister of Stephen Brener, grand-
mother of Melanie Gordon. Mother-in-law of
Chris Ford.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
GREENBAUM Sylvia Greenbaum (nee Moonman), died on
November 3, 2019, British born. Married her
favorite dance partner, Morey, in 1945 in
England. She arrived in the United States in
1946 as a war bride. Mother of Cheryl (Fred)
Rubin, Gary (Robin) Greenbaum, Janice Le-
onard and son-in-law Ron Leonard, also sur-
vived by grandchildren Harley, Shannon,
Shawn, Jonathan & Stephanie Rubin; Ilysa &
Louis Shorr; Michael, Leigh & Jeff Leonard
and great-grandchildren Lucas, Alexandra,
Norah, Logan, Sarah, Grant, Madison, Ryley
& Jordan. She was an employee of North-
wood Federal Credit Union for over 30 years.

Contributions in her memory may be made to
the Alzheimer's Association, 399 Market
Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, Pa. 19106 or
Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 125 S. 9th
Street, Suite 202, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107 or
a charity of the donor's choice.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS GROSS
Lorraine (nee Shapiro). November 8, 2019.

Devoted wife of the late S. William Gross.

Loving mother of Barry Gross (Joanne
Green), Susan Weiss (Alan), and the late
Benjamin Gross. Beloved grandmother of
Daniel (Sara Leshen) and David Gross and
Laura and Brian Weiss. Funeral services were
held on Monday Nov. 11 th at Cong. Ohev Sha-
lom, 2 Chester Pike, Wallingford, PA. Int. Mt.

Sharon Cem., Springfield, PA. Contributions
in her memory may be made to Congrega-
tion Ohev Shalom Wallingford, Congregation
Beth Israel of Media, Media Youth Center, or
Riddle Memorial Hospital. www.goldsteinsfu-
neral.com GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS HURWITZ
Beverly Hurwitz (nee Supovitz), on Novem-
ber 3, 2019. Devoted mother of Elliott Hur-
witz, Janet Hurwitz, Julie Hurwitz and Jim
Hurwitz. Loving grandmother of Zachary Hur-
witz (Erin), Ben Keating (Cathy), Alex Keating
(Olga), Emily Hurwitz (Brandon), Jacob Hur-
witz-Goodman (Meg), Nicholas Hurwitz-
Goodman (Audrey), Daniel Hurwitz-Good-
man, Rebecca Hurwitz. Dear great grand-
mother of Noah Hurwitz, Carter Hurwitz,
Thomas Keating and Hannah Keating. Contri-
butions in her memory may be made to a
donee of choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS KANNER
Henry Kanner on November 4, 2019. Hus-
band of the late Milena. Father of Robert Kan-
ner, Steven Kanner and Lawrence (Amy) Kan-
ner. Grandfather of Rachel, Theodora,
Joshua, Noah, Alex and Michael. Contribu-
tions in his memory may be made to the U.S.

Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul
Wallenberg Place SW, Washington, DC
20024 www.ushmm.org
GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS KAPLAN
Doris (nee Tubman), November 5, 2019, of
Plano, TX. Wife of the late Abraham. Mother
of Randi (Mark) Tonoff and Carol (Eric) Ka-
plan. Also survived by four grandchildren and
one great-grandchild. Graveside services
were held Thursday, November 7, 2019 at
Shalom Memorial Park, Philadelphia, PA.

Contributions in her memory may be made to
Jewish Family Service of Dallas, 5402 Ar-
apaho Road, Dallas, TX, 75248, 972-437-
9950. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
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Pearl Katz (nee Pressman), age 86, died on
November 17, 2019. She was a retired retail
salesperson who resided in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. Wife of the late Jerome; moth-
er of Jeffrey Katz and the late Michael Katz;
mother-in-law of Celia Katz; sister of Harry
(Avra) Pressman and the late George Press-
man; grandmother of 7 grandchildren; and
great-grandmother of 13 great-grandchildren.

Contributions in her memory may be made to
the American Heart Association, 1617 JFK
Blvd., Suite 700, Phila., PA 19103 ,
www.heart.org. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
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Howard J. Kessler, November 12, 2019. De-
voted husband of 60 years to Bernice (nee
Freedman). Loving father of Andrew Kessler
and Rochelle Putterman. Dear brother of Ed-
ward Kessler (Myrna). Beloved Poppop of
Kendal and Jolie Kessler and Matthew and
Miriam Putterman. Dr. Kessler was a kind
and gentle man who cared for people, wheth-
er they were a family member, friend, or pa-
tient. He survived a teenage illness and des-
pite being disabled, he created an optometric
practice of 50 years. He was a graduate of the
Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Dr.

Kessler loved dogs, family, travel, invest-
ments, automobiles, and 26 magical sum-
mers at the Jersey Shore from the birth to
the college ages of his grandchildren. Funer-
al Services were held November 17 th 2019.

Contributions in his memory may be made to
Philabundance, www.philabundance.org, or a
charity of the donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS KLAFTER
Richard D. Klafter, on November 11, 2019.

Beloved husband of Marcia (nee Balaban);
Loving father of Leslie and Melissa (Ron
Everest); Dear Brother-in-law of Stephen
(Stephanie) Balaban; Adoring grandfather of
Ashley (Adam). Contributions in his memory
can be made to Philabundance, www.phil-
abundance.org or a charity of the donor's
choice. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS KOZAK
Loretta Kozak (née Borden) passed away
peacefully after a short illness on Nov. 11,
2019. Loretta was a loving and revered mat-
riarch of her family and will be sorely missed
by her family and friends. She is survived by
her sister Judi Weaver (Don), 2 sons, Alan &
David, her daughters-in-law Harriet, Jan &
Laurie, her 7 grandchildren, Evin (Brett), An-
drea (Adam), Alex, James, Justin (Tiffany),
Jared, Tom, 2 great-grandchildren, Brooks &
Henry and many nieces and nephews. Lor-
etta was pre-deceased by her husband Mor-
ris, son Jeffrey, her parents Rachel & Her-
man, her sister Sondra and her brother Harry
(Marcella). Contributions in her memory may
be made to the Leukemia Society of America,
or any Israel-related charity, or a charity of
the donor’s choice.

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LUNDY DEATH NOTICES
LAMONT Cheri Maureen Lamont passed away on
November 2, 2019, surrounded by her family
in Virginia at the age of 71. She was born in
Philadelphia to parents Harry and Esther La-
mont. She graduated from Temple Uni-
versity with a Master’s Degree in Speech and
Language Pathology. She worked for over 4
decades in a practice that truly changed the
lives of countless clients and families with
autism and auditory processing disorders.

She was an accomplished poet (accepted to
the creative writing master’s program at
Columbia University), model (featured on the
cover of multiple magazines including Red-
book) and traveler (once spending 2 months
in France). She instilled her altruistic, fam-
ily focus in her sons Drew and Daniel Harris
(both fathers and medical doctors). She is
also survived by 3 siblings (Bruce Lamont,
Marlene Levy and Carl Lamont), 2 daughter-
in-laws (Amy Salerno and Stacey Harris), 4
grandchildren (Avery, Reece, Jonah and No-
lan Harris) and a labradoodle Scarlett. In lieu
of flowers, please send donations in Cheri’s
honor to the Virginia Institute of Autism. ht-
tps://www.viaschool.org/support-via/online- donations/
TEAGUE FUNERAL SERVICE
LOTMAN Arline Jolles Lotman, on November 19, 2019
beloved mother, aunt, great aunt, great-great
aunt, sister, sister-in-law and wife, passed
away. She died after a good fight. Which is
how she liked it. As the youngest of six chil-
dren and the only girl, Arline was a fierce ad-
vocate for gender equality, serving as the in-
augural director for the Governor’s Commis-
sion on the Status of Women. She was the
proud recipient of the prestigious WOMEN’S
WAY’s Lucretia Mott Award, presented to a
person or organization whose work reflects a
commitment to the values of equity and
justice for all. She had a long and distin-
guished career at Temple University both as a
student earning her undergraduate degree,
master’s degree and juris doctorate degree
and as an adjunct professor committed to
sharing her wit and wisdom with the next
generation. Arline was a frequent contributor
to the OpEd columns of The Philadelphia In-
quirer and Daily News and practiced law with
great passion in Pennsylvania. Her biggest
accomplishment, no doubt, was her ever ex-
panding family for which she served as mat-
riarch. Arline was the wife of the late Maurice
“Nash” Lotman and is survived by her be-
loved son, Mo Lotman and nieces Sarah
Jolles and Marjorie Jolles and her many,
many family members who brought her joy
and regarded her so highly. Contributions in
her memory may be made to Women’s Way.

www.womensway.org GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS LUNDY
Charles S. Lundy, November 15, 2019. Hus-
band of Toby Lundy. Father of Suzanne
(Robert) Zlotnick and Sheryl (Avishai) Tetro.

Grandfather of David (Baxter Townsend) Zlot-
nick, Joshua Zlotnick, Arielle Tetro, and
Rachel Tetro. Contributions may be made to
Congregation Beth Solomon, Congregation
Shaare Shamayim, or Hadassah.

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