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ALBIN BERGER
BRODY COHEN
ENGELMYER Muriel Albin (nee Slavin), October 18, 2016.

Wife of the late Seymour Steinberg and the
late Stanley Albin. Mother of Ellen (Robert)
Davis and Mark (Marleen) Steinberg, Sister
of Alvin Steinberg. Also survived by 5 grand-
c h i l d r e n a n d 5 g r e a t - g r a n d c h i l d r e n.

Graveside services were held Thursday, Octo-
ber 20, 2016, 11:00am at Beth David
Cemetery in Elmont, NY.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
BARG Joseph M. Barg, 94, of Fort Lauderdale, FL,
formerly of Huntington Valley, PA, and Mar-
gate, NJ, died at the home of his son, Neil, in
Yakima, WA, on October 11. Predeceased by
his wife, Sonya, he leaves to mourn his chil-
dren Neil (Wendy Baker), Gary (Ross Jack-
son), and Gail (Frances Roda), as well as his
grandson Ben Barg. Funeral service in Wash-
ington, and a graveside service in Phil-
adelphia at a later date.

Barkan Leonard Barkan a lawyer, age 90, of Willow
Grove, PA passed away on September 22,
2016. He is survived by the love of his life,
Edie Spitzer, who he says changed his life.

Surviving are his brother, Harry Barkan and
sister-in-law, Evelyn, as well as nephews, Ira
Barkan and Frank Barkan. Contributions in
his memory may be made to Penn Law
School, 3501 Sansom Street, Phila., PA
19104, Jewish Federation Of Greater Phil-
adelphia 2100 Arch Street, Phila., PA 19103,
Jewish National Fund, 150 Monument Road,
Suite 207, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 or to a
charity of the donor's choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS BAXT
Barbara Joyce Baxt (nee Lewis) of Elkins
Park, PA, formerly of Atlanta, GA passed
away after a courageous fight surrounded by
family on October 10, 2016. Beloved wife of
Ronald Adelman; loving mother of Aimee
Baxt, Marny Baxt, and son-in-law, Dory
Chaefsky; dear parent to Terry Adelman (Amy
Braksator fiance), and Bryan Adelman; de-
voted sister of Marsha Fingeret (Steven) and
sister-in-law Merle Salkin (Stanton); doting
grandmother to Julia Chaefsy who will al-
ways remember her loving kisses; and also
survived by many loving nieces, nephews,
cousins, and friends. She was the epitome of
elegance, energy, and fashion flair. We will
always remember her, especially for her
caring and thoughtful ways, delicious cook-
ing, and attention to detail. Contributions in
Barbara's memory may be made to the
Melanoma Research Foundation,
www.melanoma.org. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS BERGER
Ruth I.Berger (nee Weinberger) died Octo-
ber 7, 2016. Mrs. Berger was the office man-
ager for the American Music Theater Festival,
Inc. t/a Prince Music Theater in Philadelphia.

She was the daughter of the late Sidney and
Hilda (nee: Greenberg) Weinberger, wife of
the late Alvin, the mother of Dr. Scott (Dr.

Amy) Berger, sister of Dr. George Weinber-
ger and the late David Weinberger. Also sur-
viving are her 2 grandchildren; Katarina and
Melanie. Contributions in her memory may
be made to a charity of the Donor’s Choice.

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Elaine C. Berger (nee Casway), 92, on
September 28, 2016. A retired comptroller.

Beloved mother of Risa Lower and the late
Mitchell Berger. Loving grandmother of
Stephan Lower, Jonathan (Axia) Lower, and
Jessica Berger. Dear great grandmother of
Juliet Orth. Contributions in her memory
may be made to the American Cancer Soci-
ety. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS BLOCK
Lenore "Nory" Block (nee Berman), age 77,
died on September 30, 2016. She was a
standardized patient educational specialist
who resided in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania.

Wife of the late Arnold; mother of Jonathan
(Traci) Block; grandmother of Elizabeth Ellen
"Nellie"; and companion of Dan Silverman.

Contributions in her memory may be made to
the International Myeloma Foundation, 12640
Riverside Dr., Suite 206, Los Angeles, CA
91607-3421, www.myeloma.org.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS BLUM
Jerome (Jerry) Blum, the beloved husband of
Gwen Blum, father of Karen (Bill) Kramer,
Debbie (Andy Katz) Blum and Nancy (Ray)
O'Malley. Grandfather of Melissa, Ben and
Josh Kramer; Aaron and Daniel Katz and
Stephen and Vicky O'Malley. Brother of
Mickey Blum(Joan Berman). The funeral was
held on September 29 at Goldsteins' Rosen-
berg's Raphael-Sacks, 6410 N. Broad St.,
Philadelphia, PA. The family requests that
donations be made to: Hope For Henry
Foundation 2300 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington D.C.

20007. www.hopeforhenry.org or the charity of the
donor's choice.

Eleanor Brody, (nee Albert), September 18,
2016. Beloved wife of the late Bernard I.

Brody. Mother of Linda Franchini, Steven
Brody (Sandra), Craig Brody (Esther
Cheung), and Edie Brody-Greenberg (Joel
Greenberg). Sister of Marilyn and Victor, and
the late Marvin, Loretta, Ethel, Bernie, Joey,
Freddy and Mitchell. Grandmother of John
Franchini (Ashley), Alan V. Brody, Ilana B.

Brody, and Daniel Nachman Greenberg.

Great grandmother of John Anthony, Dante,
Bobby, and Roman. Contributions in her
memory may be made to a charity of the
donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS BRUSKIN
Sondra B. “Sunny” Bruskin (nee Brown), Oc-
tober 7, 2016. Beloved wife of Sidney, de-
voted mother of Eric Bruskin and David
(Phyllis) Bruskin, loving grandmother of
Benny. Teacher of thousands in the Phil-
adelphia School System. Contributions in her
memory may be made to the Alumnae Assoc.

of the Philadelphia High School for Girls,
1400 W. Olney Ave., Phila PA 19141 or Wills
Eye Hospital, 840 Walnut St., Phila. PA
19107. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS CABOT
Stephen Cabot, October 12, 2016 of Palm
Coast, FL. and Pocono Pines, PA. Husband of
Anna (nee Farmer). Father of Jennifer (Mi-
chael) Finkelstein and Michele (Fred) Brett-
schneider. Son of Roslyn and the late
Charles. Grandfather of Morgan, Luke, Sam
and Haley. Relatives and friends were invited
to Services Sunday October 16, 1:00 P.M. at
Joseph Levine and Sons Memorial Chapels
(West), 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall
PA. Interment Private. Contributions in his
memory may be made to K9s for Warriors.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
CLAVER BRENNER
Lillian Brenner (nee Binder) passed away at
home on September 27, 2016 in Ann’s
Choice, Warminster, Pa at the age of 99 ½
years young. She was surrounded by the
people and the things she loved. Formerly of
Huntingdon Valley, she was the beloved wife
of the late Bernard Brenner. Lillian was the
second child of Sarah and Jacob Binder of
South Philadelphia. In addition to her par-
ents and husband, she was predeceased by
her siblings Jane Fienman and Fran Binder.

She is survived by her loving daughter Shir-
ley (Bob) Bloch and son Jack (Randi) Bren-
ner as well as grandchildren Beth (David)
Feldman and Eric Brenner and fiancé Chelsea
Dolchin. Her two cherished great-grandchil-
dren are Julia Rose and Ivy Paige Feldman. A
proud graduate of Girl’s High School, class of
1933 and Philadelphia Normal School, she
was an elementary school teacher in the Phil-
adelphia School System. Lillian put her fam-
ily and friends above all else. She will be
forever treasured in our hearts and her
memory will be a blessing. Special thanks to
the angels of Loving Arms and Doylestown
Hospice. Contributions in her memory may
be made to Marlyn Fein Chapter, Fox Chase
Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Avenue, Phil-
adelphia, PA 19111 or The Juvenile Dia-
betes Research Foundation (JDRF), 225 City
Avenue, Suite 104, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
or Old York Road – Temple Beth Am, 971 Old
York Road, Abington, PA 19001.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS Louise Moll Claver (nee Barash), age 85, died
on September 26, 2016. She was a lover of
reading, sports, needlework, and staying in
touch with her family and extensive network
of friends. She published five printed books
of cryptograms, as well as three e-books.

She was also active in M.E. Kalish Folkshul
and the neighborhood watch programs in
Overbrook Park, Philadelphia, and Willow
Bend in Lake Worth, FL. Beloved wife of
Jerry Claver and the late Harold Moll; de-
voted mother of Andrea Moll Tobochnik, lov-
ing grandmother of Steven Tobochnik (Ellie),
Howard Tobochnik, and Corey Albert; and
step-mother of Irisse Ackerman (Art) and
April Albert (Gary). Contributions in her
memory may be made to a charity of the
donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS COHEN
Helene Cohen (nee Silverberg), on October 7,
2016 at the age of 91. Wife of the late Wilber.

Mother of Ruthellen (John) Cunnally, Lee
(Cricket) Cohen and June Forman (fiancé Al-
bert Meloni); also survived by 6 grandchil-
dren. Contributions may be made to the
American Heart Association, 5455 N. High
St., Columbus OH 43214.

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Henrietta R. Cohen (nee Blum), September
26, 2016. Wife of the late Marvin J. Cohen.

Mother of Michael Cohen and Dr. Randall Co-
hen; Grandmother of Alicia (Jason) and
Joshua. Sister of the late Kenneth L. Blum.

Also remembered by Linda Cohen. Contribu-
tions in Henrietta’s memory may be made to
a charity of the donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS CROSS
Sidney Cross, age 95, died on October 10,
2016. He was a Business Executive with
Cross Brothers Meat Packing Corporation for
over 45 years who resided in Lafayette Hill,
PA. He was also an Army Veteran of WW II.

Husband of the late Edythe and the late Paul-
ie; father of Milton, Joyce, Sharon, Bonnie,
David, and Barbara; grandfather of Brian,
Jonathan, and Sara; and great-grandfather of
Sam, Ben, Heidi, Eric, and Keira. Contribu-
tions in his memory may be to a charity of
the donor's choice.

GOLDSTEIN'S ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS DEMCHICK
Mildred W. Demchick (nee Weiss), age 92,
died on October 2, 2016. She was a home-
maker who resided in Lafayette Hill, PA. She
graduated from Simon Gratz High School.

She was a member of Congregation Adath
Jeshurun, where she was a member of its
sisterhood, and served on its Board of Trust-
ees. She was also the co-founder of the syn-
agogue's library and a former Chairman of
the Membership Committee. She was a board
member of the Woman's Division of the Jew-
ish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. She
was a member of Hadassah and Technion.

She taught Aural History at Federation and
tutored elementary school children in read-
ing. She was a volunteer at the Philadelphia
Art Museum and Meals on Wheels. She also
was the #7 Brownie Troop Leader. She was
an active bridge and tennis player. Wife of
the late Marvin N. Demchick; mother of Shelli
Glass, Phyllis D. (Scott) Wagner, and Hon.

Wendy (Dr. Carl) Demchick-Alloy; sister of
Evelyn (Ted) Roberts and Morris (Betty)
Weiss; and also survived by 5 grandchildren.

Contributions in her memory may be made to
The Jewish Federation of Greater Phila., 2100
Arch St., Phila., PA 19103.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS DEMP
Philip Demp, October 11, 2016, of Cinnamin-
son, NJ. Husband of Joan Demp. Father of
Flora Demp. Uncle of Lorna Schwartz. Inter-
ment Montefiore Cemetery, Jenkintown, PA.

Contributions may be made to Temple
Sinai,www.templesinainj.com. PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS
DIMMERMAN Martin Dimmerman, passed away peacefully
on October 3, 2016. Devoted husband of 48
yrs. to Dawn (nee Weiss); Loving Father of
Ronald (Cathy), Robert and Jonathan
(Sandi). Also survived by 8 grandchildren
and 1 great-grandchild. He will be greatly
missed. Mr. Dimmerman was 84 yrs. old and
lived in Phila., PA. He was a Pharmacist.

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

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Raphael-Sacks Rose (Lerman) Engelmyer, age 88, died on
October 13, 2016 in Delray Beach, Fl. Be-
loved wife of Earl Engelmyer who she was
married to for 65 years. Devoted mother to
Deby Engelmyer and Steven (Lisa) Engelmy-
er, loving grandmother to Alaina and Lauren-
Engelmyer, dear sister to Ruth (Lerman)
Palefsky and the late Evelyn Lerman and Mar-
tin Lerman. Special aunt to many nieces and
nephews. Rose was a legal administrator for
the city of Scranton with overseeing the city's
legal functions. She also had a television and
radio show with WSCR radio and WBRE-TV
from 1959-1969.Contributions in her
memory may be made to the Jewish Federa-
tion of Greater Philadelphia, 2100 Arch
Street, Phila, PA, 19103 Attn: Aimee Trong or
The Arden Theatre, 40 North 2nd Street,
Phila., Pa, 19106.

CARLUCCI-GOLDEN-DeSANTIS FUNERAL HOME
FAGAN Esther Fagan (nee Levine), on September 23,
2016, of Philadelphia, PA. Wife of the late Eu-
gene Fagan. Beloved mother of Stacey (Mi-
chael) Wenzel and Jennifer (Jeb) Baynum,
sister of William Levine and loving grand-
mother of Griffin and Jake Wenzel and Katie
Baynum. Relatives and friends were invited to
Services, Friday 11:00 AM, Joseph Levine &
Sons Memorial Chapel, 4737 Street Rd., Tre-
vose, PA. Interment King David Memorial
Park. Contributions in her memory may be
made to the Worldwide Wildlife Fund or ORT.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
FARBER Raymond Farber, 91, of Atlantic City passed
away on October 4 th . Loving husband of the
late Mary, Father of Amy (Terry) Ecenbarger,
Susan (Steven) Hunt, Larry (Marcelle) Wolf-
son, and Mark Wolfson, grandfather of six,
and great-grandfather of nine. A Veteran of
World War II, he returned to a full life which
included running the produce distribution ter-
minal in Philadelphia. He was loved by many
and will be greatly missed. Funeral services
were held, Sunday 11:15am at Goldstein’
Rosenberg’s Raphael- Sacks Suburban North
Chapel, 310 2 nd Street Pike, Southampton. In-
terment to follow at Shalom Memorial Park,
Huntingdon Valley. Contributions in his
memory may be made to the Childrens’ Hos-
pital of Pennsylvania.

ROTH-GOLDSTEINS’ MEMORIAL CHAPEL
FEINER Eugene Feiner, October 19, 2016, of Phil-
adelphia PA. Father of Sharon (the late
Mulford) Fisher, Dr. Larry (Ann Dee) Feiner
and Glenn (the late Donna) Feiner; brother of
Phillip Feiner and the late Jerome Feiner;
grandfather of Hallie, Brett, Marti, Julia, Greg,
Adam and Noah. Also survived by 12 great-
grand-children. Relatives and friends were in-
vited to Services Friday, October 21, 2016, 11
A.M., at JOSEPH LEVINE AND SONS ME-
MORIAL CHAPEL, 4737 Street Road, Tre-
vose. Interment King David Memorial Park.

The family respectfully requests contribu-
tions in lieu of flowers to be made to a char-
ity of donor's choice.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
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