N OVEMBER , 2019 D EATH N OTICES
MAYER DEATH NOTICES
MAYER Dr. Leslie Gordon Mayer died in her home on
November 12, 2019 in Gladwyne, PA. She
was 69. Dr. Mayer was born on September
29, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA to Jeanette and
Charles Gordon. She graduated from Skid-
more College with a bachelor’s degree in
education and obtained her PhD in psycho-
logy from the University of Pennsylvania. She
married David Mayer in 1976 and had two
children, Jason and Emily. Leslie and David
divorced, and in 1994 she married the late Al-
lan Kalish of Philadelphia. Dr. Mayer worked
as a private practice psychotherapist for 13
years prior to founding Mayer Leadership
Group, where she delivered one-on-one
coaching to senior executives and boards of
directors for the balance of her career. Dr.

Mayer was a devoted daughter, sister, moth-
er, grandmother, and friend. She was a pa-
tient and supportive person with a passion
for literacy and music. She played five music-
al instruments, wrote original songs, and
wrote and put on a musical entitled "Jobbed"
about downsizing in the early 2000's U.S.

economy. Inspiring creativity and passion in
others was her life-long goal. Dr. Mayer is
survived by her son and daughter-in-law,
Jason and Jennifer Mayer; her daughter and
son-in-law, Emily Mayer and Cory McCrum-
men; her brother Tod Gordon and wife Ad-
rienne; her sister Nancy-Beth Sheerr; her
mother Jeanette Gordon; her partner Steph-
en Galanter, and four grandchildren. She is
preceded in death by her father, Charles. In
lieu of flowers, please donate to City Year
Philadelphia, 211 N. 13th Street, Suite 100,
Philadelphia, PA
19107, www.cityyear.org/philadelphia, where Dr.

Mayer served as a Board Member.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS NOCH
Rochelle (Rocky) Noch of Holland, PA passed
on November 2nd, in Langhorne, PA due to
complications from cardiac arrest. She was
73. The daughter of Charles and Edith Gal-
man, she was born in Philadelphia, PA and
moved to Levittown as a young girl. She
graduated from Delhaas High School in Levit-
town and worked for the Social Security Ad-
ministration in Bristol Township for 34 years.

She is survived by her husband, Richard, her
step-daughter, Erin, step-son, Evan, sons-in-
law, Sam Longair and Brian Satran, as well as
grandchildren, Spencer, Cooper, and Remy
Satran. Rocky enjoyed cooking, shopping for
her grandchildren, making baby blankets, go-
ing to lunch with her girlfriends, and watch-
ing her favorite show, General Hospital. She
will be remembered for her love and devo-
tion to her family and friends. Donations can
be made to the American Heart Association
www.heart.org. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
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DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
PEZOLA ROSS
James “Jimmy” Pezola, age 71, of Fort
Washington, on November 7, 2019. Incred-
ibly beloved and cherished husband of Judi
Starr Pezola (née Abrams) for 48 years; de-
voted father of Cari-Joy (Corky) Brown,
Cortni-Starr Pezola, and the late Carli Starr
Pezola; loving grandfather “Poppy” of Zinnia
and Jackson, step-grandfather to Ethan and
Mikaela; adored son-in-law of Carlyn Abrams,
brother of Vicki and Don, brother-in-law of
Ginger and David Lane, and daddy to many
happy cats. Also survived by 5 nieces and
nepthews. Proud Captain / US Army Veteran
and valued Senior Account Manager at In-
ncom/Honeywell Inc., Soccer coach, dear
friend, YTSC theater business manager, and
inspirational hero to all who knew him. Con-
tributions in Jimmy’s memory may be made
to Young Starrs Theater Company (YSTC),
318 Butler Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002.

www.levinefuneral.com JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
PHILLIPS Seymour Phillips, age 88, died on November
19, 2019. He was a retired computer analyst
for the U.S. Government who resided in
Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Husband of Doris
(nee Cohen) and father of Helene Canaris and
Roni Griffin. Contributions in his memory
may be made to the American Cancer Soci-
ety 1818 Market Street Suite 2820 Phil-
adelphia Pennsylvania 19103
www.cancer.org GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS PITCHON
Constance Pitchon, November 6, 2019, of
Boca Raton, FL. Wife of the late Ralph
Pitchon. Mother of Paula (Stanley) Segal,
Michele (David) Greenberg and Scott (Karen)
Pitchon. Sister of Harriet Rosenberg and the
late Marvin “Sonny” Litz. Also survived by 5
grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. In-
terment Roosevelt Memorial Park, Trevose,
PA. Contributions may be made to JFCS of
Greater Philadelphia, www.jfcsphilly.org
PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc.

PULLMAN WEISS
Susan Pullman Weiss z"l
Sara Rachel bat Avraham Ha'Kohen
It is with deep sadness that we announce the
death of long-time TBI congregant Susan
Pullman Weiss, wife of Fred Weiss, former
wife of S Frederick Pullman z"l, mother of
Brandon (Amy), Orion (Katie), Maresa, Dara,
Gila Halleli Weiss, Meredith Dale Weiss, and
Daniel (Nora) Weiss, grandmother of Kalyani,
Luis Daniel, and Issabella, and sister of Beth
(Irv) Povlov, Jacqueline Enright, and Debbie
(Martin) Liberman. As she blessed us in her
life, may her memory continue to be a great
blessing - always.

BOYD-HORROX FUNERAL HOME
REGENBOGEN Stanley Regenbogen on October 30, 2019.

Beloved husband of Joan (nee Matusow).

Loving father of Ellen Regenbogen and the
late Rhonda Regenbogen. Loving and adored
grandfather of Erika and Dara. Contributions
in his memory may be made to Old York
Road Temple Beth Am, 791 Old York Rd.,
Abington PA 19001.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS Dale Janice Ross, November 11, 2019, of Ze-
bulon, NC, but always a Philadelphian at
heart. Beloved mother of Isabel Gila Ross.

Dear sister of Sharon (the late Pat) Whelan.

Loving aunt of Jill (David) Faris, Keriann
(John) Harris, Patrick (Krystal) Whelan and
Michael (Deitra) Whelan. Also survived by 8
great nieces and nephews. Leaving a void in
the hearts of her family and friends, No re-
treat, No surrender. Contributions may be
made to the Animal Welfare Association,
www.awanj.org or the Fill Your Bucket List
Foundation, www.fillyourbucketlistfounda-
tion.org PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc.

ROTH Beatrice A. Roth, November 12, 2019. She is
survived by her best friend and husband, Karl
Roth. Mother of Jill (Scott) and Jodi (Adam)
Roth-Saks. Sister of Don (Janet) Strauss and
Ellen (Howard) Koval. Also survived by 4
grandchildren. Born on April 4, 1947, she
spent her childhood in Teaneck, NJ. She
raised her family alongside her husband in
Parsippany, and later moved to Cherry Hill.

When diagnosed with breast cancer on New
Year’s Eve 2011, she went out dancing to cel-
ebrate her life. She remained a brave role
model not only to her family but provided
strength to other patients alongside her. She
believed one person could change the world
and the world will not be the same without
her. Contributions may be made to Jewish
Relief Agency, www.jewishrelief.org or the
National Parks Conservation Assoc.,
www.npca.org PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc.

RUBIN Barbara Toby Rubin (nee Bernstein), age 89,
resident of West Palm Beach, Florida and
lately of North Wales, PA, passed away on
November 6, 2019 following a valiant battle
against cancer. Barbara was born in Phil-
adelphia, Pa to Isadore and Nettie Bernstein.

She was raised in Oak Lane, attended Ger-
mantown High School and Temple University.

At Temple, she met the love of her life,
Robert and they married on September 9,
1951. Barbara enjoyed painting, Mah Jong,
chocolate, Hadassah, Broadway shows and
most of all, ballroom dancing with her dance
partner of 69 years, Robert. Barbara and
Robert retired to Florida in 1982 and lived
there happily until returning to North Wales
to be with their children during her recent ill-
ness. Barbara is preceded in death by her
parents and brother, William. She is survived
by her husband, Robert, son, Gary (Terry),
daughter, Mindi (Bob), son, David (Kimberly)
and daughter, Gwen (Jan). Barbara is also
survived by 11 loving grandchildren: Josh,
Jessica (Phillip), Ari (Alexandra), Mikayla,
Stefanie, Eric (Jennifer), Rachel (Ryan), Leah,
Elly, Alexa and Harris and her four great
grandchildren: Maxwell, Miles, Leila and Wil-
low. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the
charity of your choice. Condolences and
memories may be left at www.wrgrantfuner-
alhome.com. Wm. ROWEN GRANT FUNERAL HOME, Inc.

SCHNITZER Harriet Schnitzer (nee Morrison), On Novem-
ber 16, 2019. Wife of Norman Schnitzer.

Mother of Mark (Janis) Schnitzer, Rabbi Jeff
(Nancy) Schnitzer, Cantor Neil (Linda)
Schnitzer and Eric (Lilibeth) Schnitzer.

Grandmother of 10 and Great Grandmother
of 4. Contributions in her memory may be
made to Congregation Tifereth Israel of
Lower Bucks County, 2909 Bristol Rd., Bens-
alem, PA 19020. www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS JEWISH EXPONENT
DEATH NOTICES
SCHWARTZ Molly Zevin Schwartz, born March 3, 1915 in
Philadelphia passed away October 31 at Ar-
den Courts Memory Care, Northbrook, IL.

She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur
(Duke) Schwartz and loving mother of the
late Joseph and the late Bernard (Lorna
Sealine Schwartz) and grandmother of Eric
Schwartz, Adena Schwartz Long, and Jessica
Schwartz. Devoted daughter of the late Jen-
nie (nee Friedman) and Samuel Zevin and
caring sister of Rose Steinberg, Bess Weiss
and Albert Zevin who all predeceased her.

She will be greatly missed by her surviving
son, Robert and her devoted daughter-in-law
and best friend, Angela Miraglio as well as
several nieces, nephews and Arden Courts
family. Those who knew her cherished her
warmth, compassion and wit during her 104
Years. Gravesite services were held Novem-
ber 6, 2019 at Mt. Jacob Cemetery, Glen-
olden PA. Arrangements by Weinstein &
Piser Funeral Home, Wilmette, IL and Gold-
stein Funeral Home, Philadelphia PA.

WEINSTEIN & PISER FUNERAL HOME
SHANKIN Barbara Shankin (nee Blumberg), on Novem-
ber 12, 2019. Beloved wife of Melvyn
Shankin. Loving mother of Avam Shankin
(Stefanie) and Cynthia Shankin (Jessica).

Dear sister of Jeffrey Blumberg (Joan). Lov-
ing grandmother of Vincent Zuccarini. Mrs.

Shankin was a very active member of Post 98
-JWV Women’s Axilllary. Contributions in her
memory may be made to the Jewish War Vet-
erans, 1811 R Street NW, Washington, DC
20009. www.jwv.org
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS SILVER
Frieda,"Fritzie" Silver (nee Fishman), age 100 ,
of Wynnewood, Pa. died October 31, 2019.

She was the beloved wife of the late Commis-
sioner Robert Silver. Loving mother of Mi-
chael (Kathleen) Silver Esq. and Stephen
(Courtney) Silver. She is also the proud
Grandmother of Barry (Kayleigh) Silver,
Sarah (David) Luksenberg and Joey Silver.

She is also the Adoring Great-grandmother of
Leah, Deena and Rachel. Services and inter-
ment were held privately at Haym Salomon
Memorial Park. Contributions in her memory
may be made to Israel Guide Dog Center: 968
Easton Road Suite 8 Warrington, Pa. 18976.

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SKOLNIK Martin Skolnik, 96, of King of Prussia passed
away on Friday, November 1, 2019 at his
home in the Valley Forge Towers. He had pre-
viously lived in Coatesville until 1990 and
also spent several winters in Delray Beach,
FL. He was the beloved husband of Eva
Pogach Skolnik, with whom he shared 71
years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was
the son of the late Morris and Edith Skolnik.

He was a 1943 graduate of Coatesville High
School, then entered the US Army that sum-
mer, proudly serving his country in Europe
during WW II. After being discharged from
the Army in 1946, he returned to Coatesville,
and entered the family business of Skolnik’s
Army and Navy. He owned and operated the
business for 70 years, changing it to Coates-
ville Army and Navy in the early 1970’s and
finally retiring at the age of 91 for health
reasons. He was involved in many com-
munity and civic organizations. He was a long
time member of the Western Chester County
Chamber of Commerce, serving in many
roles including as President for several years.

He also was a frequent volunteer at the
Coatesville VA Hospital, and hired several
discharged patients over the years to work at
his store. He also had a long history and in-
volvement at Beth Israel synagogue. He was
a life-long member of the congregation, hav-
ing been Bar Mitzvahed there in 1936 and
served in leadership roles both as President
of Binai Brith and as the President of the con-
gregation. In addition to his wife Eva, he is
survived by his children Barry, Judy and
Mark (Leslie), and also by his three grand-
children Gregory, Joseph and Julie Altman
(Thayer). He was predeceased in death by his
three brothers Robert, Herman and David.

Contributions in Martin’s name may be made
to Handicrafters, 215 Barley Sheaf Road,
Thorndale, PA 19372 or Beth Israel Congreg-
ation of Chester County, Box 678, Uwchland,
PA 19480.

HARRIS MOUNTAIN FUNERAL HOME
SMITH Ruth Smith (nee Swichar), Nov 10, 2019 of
Abington, PA. Wife of the late Louis W.

Smith; Sister of Florrie Bernstein, the late
Lenora Rosen and the late Isadore Swichar;
Daughter of the late Pauline and Harry
Swichar; Also survived by many, many nieces
and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Services were held. The family respectfully
request contributions be made to Center for
Literacy, 1420 Pine St. Phila. PA 19102.

JOSEPH LEVINE AND SONS
SPIELMAN Marvin Spielman, on October 26, 2019. Be-
loved husband of Janet (nee Stein); Loving
father of Marjorie (Fred) Greenberg and
Stephen (Louanne) Spielman; Dear brother of
Shirley Abramson and Betty Zimmerman; De-
voted grandfather of Andrew (Shiri), Ira
(Eva), Abbey (Jacob), Elizabeth (Adam), Jac-
queline (Adam) and Caroline; Adoring great-
grandfather of Hallie, Sara, Zachary, Jacob,
Logan, Daniel, Eliza, Alexander, Bennett,
Madeline, Jonah and Sadie. Contributions in
his memory may be made to Trustbridge
Hospice Foundation www.trustbridgefounda-
tion.org GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.JewishExponent.com
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