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N ovember , 2020 D eath N otices
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FELDMAN FISCHER
GOLUB GROSS
Goldie Feldman (nee Gangursky) on October
29, 2020. Beloved wife of the late David J.;
Loving mother of Eileen Longo Stellrecht
(Ewald A.); Dear sister of Edna Tohancyn and
David Gangursky; Devoted grandmother of
Daphne (Erol), Jessica (Christian), Mark
(Elizabeth) and Julie (Scott); Adoring great-
grandmother of Isobel, Sasha, Maxfield,
Samuel, Matthew and Annie. Goldie was born
on March 4, 1924, in Philadelphia, the young-
est daughter of seven children. Parents, Fan-
nie (nee Cherwin) and Isadore Gangursky.

Goldie had a 30+ year career as a Federal
Government employee marked by upward
mobility. She was an integral member of the
aircraft design department at the Naval Air
Facility. After retirement she and Dave
traveled extensively throughout the United
States with his group from the USS Boxer;
visited their granddaughter in Italy during her
study abroad. Goldie enjoyed many years of
Summer getaways at the Jersey shore to-
gether with Dave and with the whole
family.She loved living in center-city Phil-
adelphia with her beloved sister and pal,
Edna. They were a recognizable duo together,
lunching, walking to Rittenhouse Square, or
taking the bus to Chinatown to one of their
favorite spots. She was a wordsmith, always
busy with a crossword puzzle, cutting out
cartoons and newspaper articles to send to
her grandchildren; many years of selecting
gifts on great-grandchildren’s birthdays were
her field of expertise and joy. The cards,
drawings, invitations, mementos of celebra-
tions together from grandchildren and great-
grandchildren received by her were saved,
marked by her as “treasures” and at her re-
quest will be buried with her. Contributions in
her memory may be made to a charity of the
donor’s choice.

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FELDMAN Maurice Feldman, affectionately known as
Mo, passed away peacefully on November
14, 2020. Beloved fiancé of Marleen Kessler;
Loving father of Hope Snow (Kevin) and Re-
ta Feldman-Adler (Brian); Beloved brother of
Sam Feldman (Barbara); Adoring grandfather
of Marty. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Mo en-
joyed studying, reading and practicing Juda-
ism and loved to have long discussion about
the Torah. He was a very loving, kind and
generous man. He loved sports and particip-
ated daily by running and weightlifting. He
ran tow marathons and won medals in
weightlifting in Senior Olympic competitions.

He donated personally to the Jewish Anti-De-
famation League. Contributions in his
memory may be made to the Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society, 100 N. 20th St., Ste.

405, Phila., PA 19103.

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Nina L. Fischer (nee Vernick) passed away
November 1, 2020. She was the daughter of
the late Rose and Morris Vernick. She is sur-
vived by her loving brother, Leonard (Susan)
Vernick; nieces and nephews, Rachel (Matt)
McArdle and Adam (Lindi) Vernick; and
great-nieces and great-nephew, Sidney and
Maya Vernick and Lincoln McArdle; and dear
friends. Graveside services were held
privately. She will be dearly missed. May she
Rest in Peace for Eternity. Contributions may
be made to the Montgomery Chapter Nation-
al Association for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) or
the charity of your choice.

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JEWISHEXPONENT.COM Hilda N. Gross (nee Harris). November 17,
2020 of Burke, VA. Formerly of East Oak
Lane, Phila. PA, at age 104. Devoted wife of
66 years to the late K. Kennard. Cherished
mother of Louis (Marilyn Kallet) Gross of
Knoxville TN, Harry Gross of Pineville LA,
Hannah Gross of Ossining NY, Martin
(Kendra Altmann) Gross of Fairfax VA. Also
survived by three loving grandchildren,
Heather Hanselman (Mark), Sarah Gross,
Emily Gross. A long-time bookkeeper, amaz-
ing baker, avid reader and volunteer for
Friends of the Oak Lane Library. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to Ken and
Hilda Gross Endowment, Jewish Children's
Regional Service. (www.jcrs.org) or a charity
of your choice.

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GREEN GILDINER
Sydney Gildiner, 84, most recently of Mays
Landing, NJ passed away peacefully on Octo-
ber 30, 2020, his beloved wife of 64 years
Cookie (nee Helene Lichter) and devoted chil-
dren Len (Lynn Green), Cherry Hill, NJ; Fern
Weiss, Ft Myers, FL and Jeff (Dorothy),
Hamilton, NJ. Syd was predeceased by his
younger brother, Mark in 2013. Born and
raised in South Philadelphia, Syd graduated
Central High and Temple University School of
Pharmacy. He and Cookie met in high school
and married soon after. They started their life
together in Northeast Philly then moved to
Margate, NJ, joining Temple Beth El. Syd was
co-owner of Groveland Prescription Center in
Somers Point, NJ for almost 25 years and
member of Avoda, serving a term as its Nas-
si. The couple retired to Boynton Beach, FL
until health issues took them to Estero, FL,
closer to their daughter. In 2017, the couple
returned to South Jersey to join their sons
and families. They took great pride and joy in
their grandchildren: Rachel Gildiner (Adam
Small), Washington, DC; Rebecca Gildiner,
Brooklyn NY; Michael (Brandi) Weiss, Lees-
burg, VA; Samantha Weiss, Ft Myers, FL and
Eric Gildiner, Lancaster, PA. The crown jew-
els of his life with Cookie were their four
great-grandchildren, Sammy, Vera, Sonia and
Dylan. Donations in Syd’s memory are en-
couraged to Avoda, The American Diabetes
Association, the National Pancreatic Cancer
Foundation or any charity of choice.

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FIRST Ellen Kessler First, Bala Cynwyd, PA. A
strong, creative, talented designer and busi-
ness owner who left us on October 30th,
2020. Daughter of the late Stanley and
Thelma Kessler. Ellen, a loving wife, mother
and grandmother, survived by her husband
Richard, children Robert (Elizabeth) Kallick,
Marci Kallick, Robin (Alan)Brandies, Michael
(Brent)First, her sister Janice (Tom) Biron,
and grandchildren Skylar, Temmi, Benjamin
and Max, and niece, nephews, and three
great nephews. She will be forever loved and
kept in our hearts. Services were. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to a char-
ity of the donor’s choice.

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Zelda Golub passed away peacefully at the
age of 103 on October 27, 2020. Beloved
wife of the late Hyman Golub, and devoted
mother to the late Patricia (Howard Tate),
Elliott (Thea) and Bonnie (Ray Lemisch). She
adored her grandchildren James, Robert,
Stefanie, Aaron, Jennifer, Zachary & Hayley,
and leaves behind six great-grandchildren.

She raised her children in Brooklyn and
Wantagh, New York, and later moved to Bala
Cynwyd, Pennsylvania to be with her grand-
children. She was active in Women's Americ-
an ORT and the League of Women Voters,
and especially loved being everyone's "moth-
er/grandmother”. She will be greatly missed.

Contributions in her memory may be made to
ElderNet of Lower Merion and Narberth, eld-
ernetonline.org, or to the charity of your
choice. WWW.WESTLAURELHILL.COM
GLASSMAN Howard T. Glassman, on May 30, 2020 Hus-
band of Eta (nee) Roseman. Father of Shar-
on (Paul Kiteck) Glassman and Beth (W.

Mark Eliason) Glassman; brother of Arlene
(Ronald) Salove and Judy (Gerald) Saepoff;
grandfather of Nicole and Aaron Schulman.

Howard was a graduate of Pennsylvania State
University and The University of Pennsylvania
Law School. He was a partner at Blank Rome
where he specialized in the area of bank-
ruptcy law. Service and interment were
private. Contributions in his memory may be
made to Beaumont Employee Counseling
Fund, Attention of Birch Clothier. 601 N. Ithan
Ave. Bryn Mawr, PA 19010.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com Allan Green, 74, of Oakland, CA formerly of
the Oxford Circle passed away suddenly on
October 18, 2020. Graduated Northeast High
in 1964. Dear brother of Cheryl Paul (Phil),
proud uncle of Lauren, Rob and Cara.

Graveside services were in Oakland, CA
where he resided for 45 years. Contributions
in his memory may be made to Minyan Club
Temple Beth Abraham 336 Euclid Ave. Oak-
land, CA 94610 or charity of donors choice.

Ellis I. Hoffman on November 2, 2020. Age
91. Born July 22, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA,
he was the son of Nathan and Kate Hoffman.

Ellis is survived by his beloved wife of 55
years, Dorothy Hoffman; his brother, Donald
Hoffman; and his nephews and nieces and
their many children. Services and interment
are Private. Contributions in his memory may
be made to Penn Medicine Hospice or the
charity of the donor’s choice.

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KROUSE DEATH NOTICES
JOSEPH Ruth Arlene Joseph (nee Bram) on Novem-
ber 10, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Bernie;
Loving mother of Bruce (Lois Kampinsky),
Warren (Judy), and Larry (Uta); Dear sister of
Barbara Sherman and Sandra Elias; Devoted
grandmother of Eric and Marc. Services and
interment were private. Contributions in her
memory may be made to National Council on
Aging, ncoa.org to assist in their work on
falls prevention.

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KANEFSKY William G. Kanefsky on Nov. 3, 2020, hus-
band of Bonnie (nee Kazan), father of Sharon
(Jim) Carlin and Carl (Cathy) Kanefsky,
grandfather of Sean (Danielle) Carlin, Sam
Kanefsky, Adam Kanefsky, Ryan Carlin (Lo-
gan Leeds), Stephen Kanefsky (fiancee Alex-
andra Rosen) and Rebecca Carlin; brother-in-
law of Rabbi Fred and the late Marian Kazan.

Contributions in his memory may be made to
Hadassah, 1518 Walnut St., Suite 402, Phila.

PA 19102 or Cong. Melrose B’nai Israel
Emanu-El, 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park,
PA 19027 or charity of the donor’s choice.

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HOFFMAN GREENBAUM
Shirley Greenbaum (nee Pepp), age 96, wife
of the late Norman Greenbaum, died peace-
fully at home in Bala Cynwyd on November
13. She is survived by her children Alan (An-
dee), Marvin (Susan) and Barbara DePutron
(David). A devoted grandmother, she was ad-
ored by Marni Deckter (Jon), Dana Schachter
(Jordan), Jake Greenbaum( Shira), Katie Neff
(Philip), Nicole Horton (Peter) and Stephen
DePutron (Jasmine). She was affectionately
known as GiGi to her great-grandchildren Sati
and Dakota Schachter, Izzy and Sam Deckter,
Noah, Isaac, and Rosie Greenbaum, Ben and
Lily Neff, and Lily and Ruby Horton. A kind
and generous woman, she will fondly be re-
membered and missed by many friends and
family members whose lives she touched in
countless ways. Services and internment
were private. The family requests that contri-
butions in her memory be made to the Shir-
ley & Norman Greenbaum Yom Ha'atzmaut
Fund at Har Zion Temple, the Food Choice
Program of the Jewish Federation of Greater
Philadelphia, or the charity of the donor's
choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
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JEWISH EXPONENT
Leslie Howard Hoffman on October 31, 2020.

Husband of Anita (nee Saunders).Father of
Neal Hoffman and Rebecca (Daniel) Kuestner.

Brother of Dr. Dennis (Barbara) Hoffman and
Barbara (Michael) Soroker. Grandfather of
Daniel and Deanna. Contributions in his
memory may be made to the American Heart
Association, 1617 JFK Blvd, Suite 700, Phil-
adelphia PA 19103.

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JACOBS Sara (Kenig) Jacobs, age 96, on October 19,
2020. Sara was preceded in death by her
husband Milton (Mickey) on May 19, 2019.

Sara was a homemaker who was born in
Strawberry Mansion and lived in Northeast
Philadelphia and Elkins Park. She cour-
ageously lived with challenging physical dis-
abilities at the end of her life, spending al-
most a decade in Rydal Park. After starting
together in Independent Living, Mickey and
Sara eventually became next door neighbors
in the Medical Center. Known for her
strength, wit and great beauty, Sara’s life
force was palpable through the end of her
life. Sara is survived by children Dr. Ken Jac-
obs (Dr. Evelyn Wiener, deceased), Renee
Langmuir (Robert), and grandchildren Car-
oline Coral (Lucas), Larry Russock, Molly
Jacobs and Alexander Jacobs (Terri Ann
Guingab). KROUSE
Barbara A. Krouse (nee Lipsky), age 64,
passed away peacefully on November 4,
2020. Resided in Groveland, FL (formerly of
Philadelphia, PA); beloved wife of Alan S.

Krouse; loving mother of Morgan Krouse, Ian
(Sara) Krouse, and Ben (fiancé Nicole)
Krouse. A celebration of her life will be held
at a later date. Contributions in her memory
may be made to The American Cancer Soci-
ety. To place a Memorial Ad
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JONES Beverly Jones (nee. Fuchs). Wife of the late
H. David. Mother of Shari (Emmett Gardner)
Williams, Ronald Gelfont, Felice (Aaron)
Shiloh. Sister of Aaron (Miriam) Fuchs,
Jonathan Foxx, Dora (Thomas) Levitt, Nina
Fuchs, Edward Fuchs and the late Joseph
Fuchs. Grandmother of Frankie, Brooke, A.J,
Rocky, Stephanie, Daniel, Noah, Jonathan
and Sophia. Great Grandmother of Isaiah.

Contributions in her memory may be made to
Ohev Shalom Hebrew Fund Tichon Fund.

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