N ovember , 2020 D eath N otices
BANK DEATH NOTICES
BANK Celeste Bernadine Bank. Celeste passed away
November 2nd from Corona Virus at the age
of 91 in St. Louis, MO . Celeste was the be-
loved wife of the late Preston Bank. Dear
mother of Patti Bank Rudi (husband Tom
Rudi) and Cherie Bank. And adored grand-
mother of Emily Bank, Tommy Bank Rudi and
the late Alexandra Bank Greenberg. Dear
cousin of Harvey Brown and Marcene Tock-
man who more were like siblings to her. She
was a beloved Aunt and friend to many.

Celeste was born in St Louis, Mo to the late
Leah (Bassin) Brown and the late Sam
Brown. She attended Soldan High School and
graduated from Washington University with a
degree in History. Celeste taught for many
years in the Parkway District. Celeste loved to
travel the world with her husband Preston.

They had a 60 year love affair and marriage.

She was admired as the kindest person to
everyone. She always had a smile for you and
compassion for what you were going
through. She saw the beauty in everyone and
everything. Celeste was a long time member
of the Great Books Club , enjoyed Broadway
musicals and Ella Fitzgerald and always gave
her tennis game the good old college try.

Celeste developed Alzheimer’s disease and
spent her later years in Parc Provence. She
greatly enjoyed her time with special friends
Linda Laramie, Nancy Laramie and Barbara
Wolf. When you think of Celeste always pic-
ture her eating chocolate, her favorite food
group. A private graveside service was held
on November 4, 2020 at Beth Hamedrosh Ha-
godol in St. Louis, and officiated by Rabbi
Randy Fleisher of Central Reform Congrega-
tion. Donations in memory of Celeste can be
made to The Fanconi Anemia Research Fund.

www.fanconi.org. Please visit bergermemori-
al.com for more information.

BERGER MEMORIAL CHAPEL
BANKS Cecelia Banks, age 95, died November 17,
2020 peacefully in her sleep. Ceil, or “Babe”
to her friends and family, was a devoted wife
to the late Irving “Sooky” Banks and loving
mother to the late Robin and Scott Banks.

She was a loyal friend, retaining strong rela-
tionships from as far back as childhood. Ceil
is survived by her grandson Sean Banks, his
wife Laura, and newly born great-grandson
Sawyer, as well as her daughter-in-law Robin
Katz Banks; nieces Shelley, Linda, Jordyn,
Harriet; and nephews Eric and Danny. Her life
motto was “Make today count.” Ceil de-
lighted in music, dancing, learning, and Pea-
nut Chews. She was known for her infec-
tious laugh and sparkling sense of humor.

Donations can be made in her name to Jew-
ish Federation (jewishphilly.org) or the Anti-
Defamation League (adl.org)
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BASKIN Malva (Cohen) Baskin, of Bala Cynwyd, PA,
passed away on October 30th, 2020. Be-
loved mother of Bonnie Mazis (the late
Robert), Lisa McIntosh (John), and the late
Bradley Baskin; cherished grandmother of
Melissa, Ryan, Jamie and Alexandra; adoring
great-grandmother of Addison, Mackenzie
and Willow. Dear sister of the late Anne Ber-
man and loving Aunt Moz to Dennis (Carla)
and Michele (Glen).

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DEATH NOTICES
BEECHMAN SCHNALL
Marillyn “Dolly” Beechman Schnall (nee
Lush) was born April 9, 1924 in Philadelphia
and succumbed on October 29, 2020 to long-
term complications from stroke. A four-dec-
ade resident of Wyndmoor, PA, since 2013
she had resided at Sunrise in Abington, PA.

Dolly earned a B. A. from University of
Pennsylvania in 1944 as a Spanish major and
an M.F.A. in theater from Temple University
School of Theater and Communications in
1970. Her first paid work in theater was at
age 16 as a summer stock apprentice at the
Cape Theater in Cape May, New Jersey.

Eventually she appeared in on-stage roles
there and many other local stages, including
the Philadelphia Theater Company, the Las-
alle Music Theater, Temple University, the
Keswick Theater, and the Burgundy Room
Theater. She was a member of both the
Screen Actor's Guild and Actor's Equity. She
worked not only as an actor, but also direc-
ted numerous local productions. She worked
independently as an acting coach, and taught
theater at Rutgers Camden, Camden County
Community College, and Penn State Abing-
ton. She was also a playwright, working with
Enchantment Theater Company, writing and
directing commercial efforts such as the
Strawbridge Christmas show, and in collab-
oration with the late Patricia Sternberg writ-
ing Philadelphia Parade of Progress for the
bicentennial celebration, The Treaty Never
Broken (about William Penn), and Sojourner
(a biographical play about Sojourner Truth).

Her last work, funded by a Pennsylvania
Council on the Arts grant, is Without the
Sainted Father, a play about Abe Lincoln's
family in the years after his assassination.

She served on the boards of The Walnut
Street Theater, the Wilma Theater, Act II
Playhouse, Enchantment Theater, and 1812
Productions. Dolly married Dr. Nathan
Schnall in 1984, and together they helped
provide financial support to the non-profit
theater community in Philadelphia. In 2008,
Dolly Beechman Schnall was honored as
“Woman of the Year” by 1812, and received
the Barrymore Award for Lifetime Achieve-
ment for Excellence in Theatre from the
Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia. Dolly
maintained a lifelong interest in expanding
her knowledge of Romance languages, and
after retiring from teaching, took courses in
Latin at Chestnut Hill College. In addition to
serving on boards, she also travelled with her
husband Dr. Nathan Schnall, widely and fre-
quently throughout Europe. Dolly and Nate
were also devoted to the Shaw Festival in
Niagara-on-the-Lake, in Canada, making
many annual trips. Dolly is survived by her
husband, Dr. Nathan Schnall, and her daugh-
ters Claudia Cohen (Barry), Jane Segal
(Steven), and grandchildren Beryl Cohen, Re-
id Cohen, Julian Segal (Lauren), Evan Segal
(Gabrielle), Brett Segal, Beatrice Dolly Segal,
and nephew Bruce Maggin. She was pre-de-
ceased by her first husband Eugene Beech-
man, daughter Laurie Beechman, her brother
Jay Lush, her sister Berniece Maggin, and
niece Beth Yoser. For the sake of pandemic
safety, graveside services were private. The
family will plan for a memorial gathering at a
safer time. Anyone wishing to honor Dolly
should contribute to the Laurie Beechman
Scholarship Fund at University of the Arts or
any Philadelphia area non-profit theater.

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DEATH NOTICES
BERDOW BLUDMAN
Laurence “Larry” Edward Berdow on Novem-
ber 13, 2020, of Palm Desert, CA, formerly of
Philadelphia, PA, Cherry Hill, NJ and Med-
ford, NJ. Husband of Susan (nee Hanin).

Father of Lauren Berdow and Brad (Kunny)
Berdow; Brother of Nancy (Sal) Gorge;
Grandfather of Jessica; Brother in law of
Joseph Hanin. Services were private. Contri-
butions in his memory may be made to the
Disabled Veterans National Foundation, PO
Box 2005, Milford NH 03055 or the Jewish
Family Service of the Desert, 490 S Farrell
Dr., Suite C-208, Palm Springs CA 92262
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BERGMAN Joanne Bergman (nee Berg). October 24,
2020 of Boynton Beach, FL. formerly of Phil-
adelphia, Pa. Wife of the late Joseph. Mother
of Bruce M. Bergman and Brian D. Bergman.

Also survived by many other loving family
and friends. The family requests that contri-
butions in her memory be made to a Charity
of the donor's choice.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com Peter D. Bludman on October 28, 2020. Hus-
band of Helene (nee Cohen), father of Evan
(Bonnie) Schiff, Emily (Rand) Stearns and
Laurie Bludman, brother Joel (Mary Ann)
Wittenberg and Lee Bludman, the son of Sid-
ney Bludman and the late Doris Wittenberg
Bludman, grandfather of Sofia Stearns. Ser-
vices and interment were private. Contribu-
tions in his memory may be made to Beth
David Reform Congregation or a charity of
the donor's choice.

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Geny Blyashov on November 11, 2020 of
Philadelphia, Pa. Devoted Wife of the late
Yakov. Beloved mother of the late Zhanna
Frenkel. Beloved great-grandmother of Zoe,
Max and Shelby Pasternack. Beloved grand-
mother Alla Frenkel Pasternack. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to JFCS.

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Marvin E. Bogen, on November 13, 2020.

Beloved husband of Norma (nee Gruber).

Devoted father of Rhona Epstein and Lisa
Levy. Loving grandfather of Danielle Kauf-
man and Zachary Levy. Funeral services
were private. Contributions in his memory
may be made to the American Heart Associ-
ation. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
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FEIN DEATH NOTICES
COHEN Beloved and admired by everyone that knew
her, Maye Grosser Cohen passed away
peacefully and enveloped in love early on
November 7, 2020 at the age of 94. A true
force of nature, Maye leaves behind a legacy
of strength, intelligence, wisdom and humor.

Maye was the cherished mother of Warren
and Sylvie Cohen, Sandy and Jack Bonner,
Phyllis and Jeffrey Katz, Mark and Jean Co-
hen, and Ira Cohen and Jenny Greenbaum.

Aunt to Susan Cohen and the late David
Klibaner and Bubbe to Vanessa and Brian
Grieve, Sabrina and Max Blondman, David
and Megan Lieberman, Sara Bonner, Dori and
Mike Price, Adam and Nicole Katz, Eric and
Shelby Katz, Julie and Amanda Cohen, Julien
and Ella Cohen, Rachael and Johnny Dolezal,
great Aunt to Daniel Klibaner. She was great-
grandmother to Sophie Grieve, Jack and
Owen Blondman, Mason and Graham Lieber-
man, Eli and Sasha Katz, and Benjamin Price.

Married to the love of her life Boris Cohen for
almost 53 years, she took great pride in the
family they created together and the adven-
tures they shared. Daughter of David and
Dora Grosser and sister to Molly Grosser Co-
hen, Maye was a proud Temple University
graduate. After a successful career as a
teacher and raising her five children, Maye
received a M.A. in counselling from Villanova
University, and went on to become a guid-
ance counselor and develop a private prac-
tice specializing in family therapy. Her grand-
children and great grandchildren filled her
later years with enormous joy. We will miss
her every day. L’Dorva Dor. Donations in
Maye’s memory can be made to: The
Alzheimer’s Foundation https://alzfdn.org/
GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
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CHATZKEL BLASS
Maryellen (Thomas) Blass, 73, of Phil-
adelphia, passed away peacefully on Monday,
November 16, 2020 at Thomas Jefferson
University Hospital, Philadelphia. She was the
devoted wife of Mark Blass, with whom she
shared over 49 years of loving marriage.

Born in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of
the late Harry and Sylvia (Glazier) Thomas.

Maryellen earned her Bachelors degree in So-
ciology and Psychology andher Masters de-
gree in Counseling. She was employed by the
Pennsylvania Department of Welfare, Sweet
Home (NY) School District and the Bethle-
hem Area School District until retiring. She
was a member of Congregation Brith Sho-
lom, Bethlehem. Maryellen enjoyed cooking,
reading and Miniature Schnauzers. Survivors:
In addition to her loving husband Mark; son
Evan Nelson Blass and her loving sister Jane
Spitzer. Services: Graveside services will be
private and at the convenience of the family.

Other friends and relatives will receive invita-
tions to a concurrent Zoom online service.

Maryellen’s arrangements have been entrus-
ted to the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, Beth-
lehem. A memory tribute may be placed at
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Doris Chatzkel (nee Presser), on October 21,
2020. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin
Chatzkel. Devoted mother of Dr. Sherrie
Chatzkel and the late Larry Chatzkel. Loving
grandmother of Jonathan and Sara. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to a char-
ity of the donor’s choice.

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CLYMAN Marcia Clyman (nee Herman), On October 20,
2020, age 86 years, of Wynnewood, PA. A
loving Daughter, Wife, Mother, Mom-Mom
and best friend. She was the beloved wife of
the late Allen S. Clyman, mother of Ellen (Mi-
chael) Dine and Scott (Diane) Clyman, mom-
mom of Emma Dine, Chelsea and Justin Cly-
man, and daughter of the late William and
Sylvia (Marks) Herman. Marcia will be re-
membered for her love of reading, good food
and wine, going to Bingo with her friends.

She loved to spend quality time with her fam-
ily and loved ones. Marcia was an amazing
Businesswoman as well as a cook. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to Dia-
mond Dogs Rescue. www.diamonddogsres-
cueinc/donate.html JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
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EINHORN Jules Einhorn, October 31, 2020, of Lang-
horne, PA. Husband of Carol Einhorn (nee
Feldman). Father of Josh Einhorn (Melissa
Nemer), Aaron Einhorn (Lindsey) and Rachel
Saks (Ari); brother of Mark Einhorn (z"l);
grandfather of Samson, Ayla, Dylan, Brody,
Jonah and Lilah. The family respectfully re-
quests that contributions in his memory be
made to Camp Ramah in the Poconos or to
the Jewish Federation of Philadelphia (or the
community Jewish Federation of your prefer-
ence). JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
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Michael B. Fein, Esq, 78, of Cherry Hill, NJ
died November 10, 2020. He was the be-
loved husband of Deedee Fein and the loving
father of Laura (Martin Ramirez) Fein, Allison
(Moshe) Blech, Daniel (Julie) Fein and the
late Richard Fein. He is also also survived by
14 adored grandchildren. A graduate of the
University of Pennsylvania and Rutgers Law
School, Michael practiced Intellectual Prop-
erty Law at Rohm & Haas for 25 years and
later worked for several law firms in Phil-
adelphia. Contributions may be made to the
Richard Fein Memorial Fund, c/o One Israel
Fund, www.oneisraelfund.org
PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc.

BLOCK Mary Block (nee Angelozzi) on November 3,
2020 of Philadelphia, PA; beloved wife of the
late Philip; loving mother of Ronald (Anita)
Block; adoring grandmother of Ala n
(Christine Cooper) Block. In lieu of flowers,
contributions in her memory may be made to
Old York Road Temple Beth Am
(oyrtbetham.org) or the charity of your
choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
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