O ctober , 2018 D eath N otices
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RONKIN ROTH
SKIDDELL SPIEGEL
Sheila Ronkin, 61, who worked to develop
medicines that improve the lives of patients
has died. Dr. Ronkin, of Philadelphia and
Longport, died September 25 th of advanced
cancer. Dr. Ronkin graduated from Cherry
Hill High School East (1974), earned her BA
in psychology at Cornell University (Ithaca,
NY in 1978) and MD at UMDNJ-NJMS (Ne-
wark, NJ in 1982). She was offered intern-
ship and residency training in Obstetrics and
Gynecology at Temple University Hospital
after the program director, in jest, consulted
a current resident, showing him index cards
with photos of 5 qualified candidates for the
program, asking, ‘Which of these should we
accept’? That resident, Dr. Andrew Gerson,
selected her card, welcomed her to the pro-
gram in July, 1982. They married (Oct, 1983)
and became the parents of a daughter
(Lyssa) in 1985 and a son (Alex) in 1991. Her
husband, daughter and son were always the
center of her life. Dr. Ronkin completed a fel-
lowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Jeffer-
son University Hospital and directed and/or
provided maternity care, prenatal diagnosis
and ultrasound imaging for pregnant women
for over a decade at area hospitals including
Jefferson, Hahnemann, Chester-Crozer, The
Chester County Hospital and Brandywine
Hospital. While working and raising her fam-
ily, Dr. Ronkin returned to school in 1996 and
earned an MBA in strategic planning at Haub
School of Business of St. Joseph’s Uni-
versity. She happened to spot a Memorial
Day Weekend employment ad in the Inquirer
for a position at Wyeth (Radnor, PA) for a
Medical Director in Women’s Health and
began a second career in Clinical Research
and Development. Over two decades, she
contributed in small or large ways, to devel-
opment of a wide range of new medicines for
new indications and new indications for ap-
proved medicines in multiple therapeutic
areas. Pfizer acquired Wyeth in 2009 and she
stayed with the company, advancing to the
role of Vice President and Clinical Head for
Rare Diseases. Upon Pfizer’s reorganization
in 2016, she continued her work to bring new
medicines to physicians and their patients
with BioMarin, a California-based biopharma-
ceutical innovator focusing on treatments for
rare diseases driven by genetic causes. She
was an avid reader, knitter, weaver, enjoyed
travel, took long walks through the streets of
Philadelphia and was engaged in current
political discourse. Dr. Ronkin is survived by
her husband Dr. Andrew Gerson, daughter
Lyssa Gerson Guy (Nir Guy), son Alexander
Gerson, and father Seymour Ronkin. Contri-
butions in her memory may be made to Phil-
abundance or the Mitzvah Food Pantry.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS ROSENBERG
Albert Rosenberg, on September 26, 2018.

Husband of Joan (nee Paperman). Father of
Karen (Walter Maroney) Rosenberg and
Gregory (Caroline Walsh) Rosenberg. Grand-
father of Eli Maroney, Zeke Rosenberg, Julia
Walsh and James Walsh. Service and Inter-
ment private. Contributions in his memory
may be made to the Philadelphia Chamber
Music Society, 1528 Walnut St. Phila. PA
19102. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
ROSENSWEIG Marlene S. Rosensweig (nee Cowan)
September 22, 2018 of North Wales, PA.

Loving mother of Neal Rosensweig, the late
Robert (Kim) Rosensweig and Peter (Meghan
Wapner) Rosensweig; adoring grandmother
of Alex Rosensweig; cherished sister of Joan
Cowan; dear sister-in-law of Marge Cowan.

Graveside services were held Wednesday,
September 26, 2018 at Mount Sharon
Cemetery, Springfield, PA. Contributions in
her memory may be made to the ASPCA
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Marlene Roth (nee Ostrofsky), on September
25, 2018. Beloved wife of Joseph. Loving
mother of Cheryl Roth-Frank (Jon Frank) and
the late Alan Roth (Sheryl). Dear grandmoth-
er of Judith Frank, Stacey Brown (Seth),
Robb Roth (Julie), and Michael Frank. Con-
tributions in her memory may be made to the
Alan B. Roth Fund for Pancreatic Cancer Re-
search, c/o Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333
Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS Miriam (nee Marinoff) October 16, 2018 of
Media, PA. Beloved wife of the late Milton
Singer and the late Harris Skiddell; loving
mother of Jeffrey Singer and Sandi (Rick)
Miller; sister of Annette Sklar; also survived
by four devoted grandchildren and six cher-
ished great grandchildren. Services were
private. In lieu of flowers, the family respect-
fully requests donations in her memory be
made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
ROTHSTEIN Leonard Isaac Slutsky on September 26,
2018. Husband of the late Elaine (nee Gold-
stein). Father of Nona (Jon) Hillsberg, Allan
(Rachel) Slutsky and Joanne Slutsky (Joseph
Valente). Grandfather of Geoff, Jennifer, Dav-
id, Brian, Daniel, Sam, Michael and Matthew.

Great Grandfather of Jeremy, Eric, Melina,
Jared, Alexandra and Benjamin. Relatives and
friends were invited to Graveside Services
Monday, October 8, 2018 12 Noon precisely
at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery (sec. 31), Colling-
dale, PA. Contributions in his memory may
be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS Ruth Rothstein (nee Goldberg) October 6,
2018. Wife of the late Joseph Rothstein;
Mother of Janice Bear (William Roth) and
Elayne Rothstein (Hayden Craddolph). Relat-
ives and friends were invited to Funeral Ser-
vices, Tuesday, 1:30 PM precisely at Gold-
steins' Rosenberg's Raphael-Sacks, 6410 N.

Broad St., Phila. Int. Montefiore Cemetery.

Contributions in her memory may be made to
National Parkinson Foundation, 200 SE 1st
Street, Ste. 800, Miami, FL 33131.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS RUSH
Irving M. Rush on October 10, 2018. Be-
loved husband of the late Zelda (nee Pitcoff),
loving father of Dr. Andrew (Lisa) Rush, Dr.

Jordan (Betsy) Rush and Jennifer Rush, Esq.,
adored grandfather of Lauren, Melissa, Bayla,
Alec, Bram and Ari. Relatives and friends
were invited to graveside services Sunday
11:30 AM precisely at Shalom Mem. Park.

Contributions in his memory may be made to
Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 4 th St.,
Santa Monica CA 90401.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS SHEINSON
Simon Sheinson, on October 17, 2018. Son
of the late Morris and Mary Sheinson. Father,
with the late Selma Fiel, of Marc (Ilene)
Sheinson, Richard (Judy) Sheinson and Jan
(Lynne) Sheinson. Grandfather of Staci
(Matt) Runko, Samantha (Todd) Smalling,
Lonny Sheinson, Aly (Kyle) Rassel, Danny
Sheinson and Alex Sheinson. Contributions in
his memory may be made to The Congrega-
tions of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Rd.,
Phila. ,Pa., 19115, or to a charity of the
donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS SIMONS
Arthur “Stretch” Simons on Sept. 20, 2018.

Husband of Marlene (nee Groder); father of
Steven (Jennifer) Simons and Susan (Gary)
Busler; grandfather of Rachael and Alexa. Re-
latives and friends were invited to Graveside
Services Tuesday 1 P.M. precisely at the Sha-
lom Memorial Park, Pine & Byberry Rds.,
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006. Contributions
in his memory may be made to VNA of Phila.,
3300 Henry Ave., Ste. 500, Phila. PA 19129
or a charity of the donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS SINGER
Gertrude L. Singer (nee Lederer) on October
17, 2018. Wife of the late Alexander; mother
of Diane (Gary) McKeen, and Dr. Raymond
(Bonnie) Singer; grandmother of Alexander
McKeen, Lana and Julia Singer. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to Reform
Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York
Rd., Elkins Park PA 19027.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.JewishExponent.com
SLUTSKY SOLL
Harvey Soll, a retired toy store owner, died
Sept. 30. He was 88 years old. He was a Navy
veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by
his wife, the former Helen Sternbach; 2 sons,
David (Robin) Soll and Jack Soll; 2 daugh-
ters, Idele Kelly and Cynthia (George) Colton;
a sister, Carol Sonosky (Ric Gonzalez); 4
grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Contributions in his memory may be made to
any Jewish charity of the donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS SOMERSON
Ira Somerson, September 28, 2018 of Upper
Gwynedd, Pa. Husband of Beverly (nee
Lando). Father of Amy (Mark) Moses, Jim
(Sarah) Somerson, David (Cherie) Somerson,
and Howie (JaneAnne Murray) Lavine, Jim
(Luda) Lavine. Also survived buy eleven
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Contributions may be made to the German-
town Jewish Centre or the Abramson center
For Jewish Life.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
SONSINO Salomon Sonsino, October 14, 2018 of King
of Prussia, Pa. Husband of Carol (nee
Borowsky). Father of Michael Sonsino,
Michelle (Matthew) Lewis and the late David
Sonsino. Brother of Renee (Ted) Lederman,
Jeanette Soncino and Isaac (Ellen) Sonsino.

Grandfather of Max. Mr. Sonsino taught for
the School District of Philadelphia for over 30
years and helped launch arts in education
programming in the 1990s. He also served in
the Upper Merion Township Environmental
Committee and was passionate about nature
and animals. Contributions in his memory
may be made to the National Liberty Mu-
seum or Lafayette Ambulance and Rescue
Squad www.libertymuseum.org; www.med-
ic317.org JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
A Community
Remembers Karen Francine Spiegel (nee Fierstien) Age
74, died on October 7, 2018. Karen was born
in Philadelphia, where she attended Girls high
School and Temple University. She was co-
owner of Fierstien Oldsmobile in Philadelphia,
Levis Hot Dogs in Jenkintown, PA / Ocean
City, NJ and Smithville Zoo in Smithville, NJ.

She enjoyed knitting, playing Words with
Friends and Mexican Train and singing show
tunes. Beloved wife of Edward. Loving moth-
er of Neil (late Beth) Spiegel and Dr. Ian
(Crystal) Spiegel. Grandmother of Ryan,
Ricky, Evan and Lucille. Daughter of the late
Rose and Samuel Fierstien. In her memory,
her family encourages friends and family to
consider donating blood to the American Red
Cross or make contributions to: Leukemia
and Lymphoma Society, www.ls.org.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL- SACKS
STEINBERG Dr. Paul Steinberg, October 9, 2018. Hus-
band of Kathleen (nee Gallagher), of Penn
Valley PA. Father of Kathy (Richard) Soloff,
Jennifer Steinberg and Mindy Bartolazo;
grandfather of Evan, Drew, Elizabeth, Mark
(Pellie), Brian and Sam; great-grandfather of
Liam and Dylan. Relatives and friends were
invited to Services Thurs., Oct. 11, 1:30 P.M.,
Main Line Reform Temple, 410 Montgomery
Ave., Wynnewood PA 19096. Int. West Laurel
Hill Cem. Contributions in his memory may
be made to Hospital of the University of PA,
c/o Cardiology Dept.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
WOLFSON Felyce Wolfson (nee Diamond), on Septem-
ber 28, 2018. Beloved husband of Robert.

Loving mother of Richard Wolfson (Nancy)
and Susan Wolfson. Dear sister of Janet
Madway (Millard) and Ben Diamond. Loving
grandmother of Stephanie, David, and
Rachel. Contributions in her memory may be
sent to the Abramson Cancer Center, 3535
Market Street, Suite 750, Philadelphia, PA
19104 GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS YUDKOVITZ
Louis Yudkowitz, on September 26, 2018.

Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Tabackin).

Devoted father of Janice Tunbleson (Jim) and
Stephanie Rubin (Eric). Dear brother of Mar-
cia Aronson. Loving grandfather of Aiden,
Shane, Sienna, Jordyn, and Naomi. Relat-
ives and friends were invited to funeral ser-
vices Sunday 11:15 AM precisely at Gold-
steins' Rosenber's Raphael-Sacks Suburban
North, 310 2nd Street Pike, Southampton,
PA. Int. Shalom Memorial Park. Contribu-
tions in his memory may be made to the Na-
tional Multiple Sclerosis Society. www.na-
tionalmssociety.org GOLDSTEINS ROSENBERGS
RAPHAEL-SACKS ZEIGER
Solomon Zeiger, on October 11, 2018. Hus-
band of Elaine (nee Silver). Father of Lynne
(Michael) Balaban, Barry (Claudette) Zeiger
and Adam (Danna) Zeiger. Brother of Marvin
(Jackie) Zeiger. Grandfather of 9. Contribu-
tions in his memory may be made to a char-
ity of the donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS A Community Remembers
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ZEIT Rachael Zeit, October 9, 2018, of Penn Val-
ley, PA. Cherished daughter of the late Ruth
Mae Zeit and granddaughter of the late Ger-
trude and Albert Janover; loving sister of Re-
becca (David) Herman and aunt of Avi and
Jonah Herman. Graveside services were held
at Oheb Sholom Cemetery.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
UNVEILINGS HARRISON
Unveiling for Ethel Harrison is scheduled for
Sunday October 14, 2018 at 1 pm at Mount
Please join us at
Sharon cemetery.

graveside to celebrate Ethel and then later at
the home of Alan and Wendy Goldfuss. Ethel
is greatly missed by her 3 surviving children:
Meryl (Michael Joblin), David (Mary Harris-
on), Wendy (Alan Goldfuss). her 9 grandchil-
dren (Evan, Alana, Jamie, Andy, Molly, Brett,
Julie, Jewels, and Nathaniel), and her 13,
soon to be 14 great grandchildren. A wonder-
ful homemaker, who made dinner every night
along with constant birthday and holiday cel-
ebrations, she also became a reading therap-
ist after her children were grown. In the late
1970s, Ethel became an advocate for healthy
diet and lifestyle, in order to ward off heart
bypass surgery faced by her her husband,
Russ. She was an active member of
Women's American ORT and Hadassah,
serving in many leadership roles and on their
boards. She was extremely well read and of-
ten led book groups well into her 80's. She
loved cultural and culinary events. Her heart
and spirit were always open to family, friends
and even strangers as she was in the words
of her friends, “the hostess with the most-
ess”! She demonstrated the highest moral
values and stressed the importance of educa-
tion, volunteerism, Jewish practice and toler-
ance. She was one of five fabulous female
octogenarians featured in “Bubbies in the
Burbs”, a short documentary that was shown
to Hadassah groups in PA and Florida. Born
in Philadelphia in 1929, Ethel married Robert
"Russ" Harrison in 1948. They lived in Over-
brook Park until 1960 with their 4 children
and then moved to Havertown. At age 64,
Ethel became a widow and moved to Latches'
Lane condominium, where she resided until
her death October 12, 2017. She lived a
long, happy, mostly healthy, fiercely inde-
pendent, vibrant, and involved existence until
the last year of her life when the obstacles of
aging increased and diminished her quality of
life. We are blessed that she went quickly
without suffering and are grateful for the time
we had with her and what we learned from
her about cherishing life's blessings. Her
memory is a blessing for all that knew her.

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