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GOLDBERG GOLDBERG BOOKSPAN
GELLMAN Lillian Kathy Gellman, beloved mother,
grandmother, great grandmother and aunt
passed away on Friday, October 1st, 2021 of
natural causes. She was 94 years old. Lillian
was born in Havana, Cuba to Pola Gordon
Kelton and Benjamin Kelton on April 12th,
1927. She graduated with honors from
Thomas Jefferson High School in 1944 and
went on to earn scholarships to the Trapha-
gen School of Design and the Fashion Insti-
tute of Technology and earned a Bachelor of
Art in Fashion Illustration and Design. Lillian
is survived by her 3 children and their
spouses Howard and Lynne, Warren and
Beth, and Michelle and Marc. Her grandchil-
dren Jennifer, Ariel (Michael Zallie), Alixan-
dra, Jordan, Michael, Jason and Adam. Her
great-grandchildren Jonah and Talulla Rue.

Her nieces and nephew Kristen, Meghan and
Collin and their families. Lillian is preceded
in death by her parents Ben and Pola Kelton,
her brother Aaron Kelton and her husband
Joseph Gellman. Funeral Services took place
on Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 at Montefiore
Cemetery in Jenkintown, PA followed by a
Shiva brunch at Germantown Cricket Club
directly after the service. Memorial Dona-
tions may be made to: *Golden Slipper Club
and Charities https://goldenslipperclub.org
*Keren-Or, The Jerusalem Center for Chil-
dren with Visual Impairments and Multiple
Disabilities https://keren-or.orgm*The Chil-
dren’s Hospital of Philadelphia
https://chop.edu GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
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GINSBERG Annalee Levine Ginsberg, age 95, of
Voorhees, NJ, formerly of Plymouth Meeting,
PA, passed away on September 25, 2021.

Born in Schenectady, NY, Annalee graduated
Summa Cum Laude with a BA from SUNY Al-
bany and an MS in Library Science from
Western Reserve University in Cleveland. An-
nalee was a librarian in the Children's Room
of the New York City Public Library and on
the bookmobile which traveled the NYC bor-
oughs. Her love for reading never waned,
and she spread her love for books as a lib-
rary volunteer at her children's schools. Tifer-
et Bet Israel (formerly Norristown Jewish
Community Center) in Blue Bell, PA, was An-
nalee's second home for more than 60 years.

She served on many committees, volun-
teered her time, and regularly attended
classes, Sabbath & holiday services. An-
nalee was also an active member and volun-
teer for many organizations including the Na-
tional Hemophilia Foundation, Hadassah, &
the Girls Scouts. She was predeceased by her
husband, Elihu, with whom she shared 63
beautiful years of marriage, and their son,
Frank. She is survived by her daughter, Mar-
sha (Neil) Axler, grandsons, Brett and Mi-
chael Axler, and sister Lisa Kosidoy. Contri-
butions in her memory may be made to the
Chesed Fund at Tiferet Bet Israel, 1920 Skip-
pack Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19442, or Mitzvah
Circle, 2562 Boulevard of the Generals, Suite
100, Norristown, PA 19403.

PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc.

www.plattmemorial.com GLOGER
With love and sadness, we acknowledge the
passing of Fran Levin Gloger, 61, of Potom-
ac, Maryland. Fran passed away at John Hop-
kins University Hospital on October 9, 2021
at approximately 4:00 PM, surrounded by her
husband, children, parents, sisters and their
families. When Fran graduated from
Pennsylvania State University with a Bachel-
or of Science degree in Nutrition, her mis-
sion became to help others find and eat
healthy foods. Fran loved people and along
with her exuberant, affectionate spirit, she
was in many ways a healer and a guide from
whom friends and family sought advice. Fran
was born on February 26, 1960 in Phil-
adelphia, PA, the middle daughter of Edward
and Marilyn Levin. While an advocate of good
food choices all her life, she enjoyed wide-
ranging interests and occupations. She
owned a drapery studio, a flower business,
an import-export native-American jewelry
business in Santa Fe, and became a success-
ful real estate entrepreneur. An avid gardener,
she grew much of the organic produce she
ate and served her family and friends in her
large backyard garden. She enjoyed golf, ca-
nasta, yoga, reading, camping, fishing, and
traveling. She is survived by her beloved hus-
band Mark, a gastroenterologist and
someone whose interest in healing people
supported her own, and their children Ben,
Matt, and Jessie, for whom in the words of
her daughter Jessie, Fran orchestrated “every
day like a celebration,” her parents, siblings
Harriet Millan and Cheryl Levin and their chil-
dren and spouses, and Gloger family. Contri-
butions can be made to: @Frannyfarmerfund
on Venmo for Franny’s dream — a
sponsored community garden in DC to be en-
joyed by all.

GOLD It is with profound sadness that we an-
nounce the death of Doris (Nee "Schurr")
Gold. Mrs. Gold, formerly of Philadelphia,
peacefully passed away on September 24,
2021 at age 88. Beloved granddaughter of
the Klutz Family, daughter of the late Robert
and Reba Schurr, sister of the late Fred
Schurr, treasured wife of the late George
Jerry Gold, devoted mother of Robert Gold,
Randi Gold-Fiergang, mother in law to An-
thony Fiergang, and adored Grandmother
"Bubbe" to Reese and Drew. She will be
loved and missed by those fortunate enough
to have experienced her kind and generous
soul. The family held a private service at
Goldsteins' Rosenberg's Raphael-Sacks in
Southampton, PA on Sunday September 26th
followed by interment at Shalom Memorial
Park. Contributions in her memory may be
made to Abington-Jefferson Hospice at
Warminster: giving.jefferson.edu
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It is with profound sadness to acknowledge
the death of Shirley Esther Yentis Goldberg
Bookspan formerly of Philadelphia, Pa, and
currently of Siesta Key in Sarasota, Fl. Shir-
ley was born in South Philadelphia to Anna
Serota and Samuel Yentis, both Jewish im-
migrants from the village of Katelyinka in
Ukraine and Kiev, respectively. A first genera-
tion American, Shirley attended Overbrook
High School and throughout the 1950's she
studied art history, contemporary art, and
horticulture at the Barnes Foundation under
the esteemed Ms. Violet De Mazia in Merion,
PA. Throughout the 1960’s, she co-produced
with Dallie Mohammed, children’s theater in
Philadelphia (Phoenix Productions). Shirley
always believed that inclusion and diversity
were fundamental to community progress,
and ensured that Phoenix Productions paved
the way as the first integrated theatre com-
pany in the Philadelphia area. Families and
children knew Shirley as The Storybook Lady,
a title in which took great pride and joy.

Later, Shirley produced an award nominated
television special for PBS highlighting young
prodigy musicians. A passionate lover of mu-
sic, arts and nature, she spent much of her
time volunteering as a docent with the Phil-
adelphia Orchestra at the Kimmel Center for
Performing Arts, the Curtis Institute of Music,
and the Rosenbach Museum in Philadelphia,
as well as the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens-
-Historic Spanish Point in Sarasota, Fl. Shir-
ley was a volunteer and member of the Sara-
sota Democratic Party and an avid reader
who adored her book club and it's members.

Shirley was loved by so many with whom she
came in contact, touching the lives of a multi-
tude of people. She imparted to her family a
deep love of theater, art, nature, music,
dance, animals and a spirited celebration of
life in all its stages. A strong and passionate
democrat and human rights advocate, she
never hesitated making her views known and
insisting injustice at every level of society
must be fought. She taught her family to lead
by her example, in her boldness, her glam-
our, her fierce spirit, independent nature and
her courage to always be exceptionally her-
self. Twice widowed, she was first married at
17 years of age to Albert L. (Boomie) Gold-
berg until his death in 1984, and later to Mi-
chael (Mickey) Bookspan, both of Phil-
adelphia. She is survived by her two daugh-
ters, Barbara Goldberg Goldman (Michael F
Goldman) and Robin Goldberg Coleman (Mi-
chael Coleman) both of Potomac, MD, five
grandchildren Josh Coleman (Alissa Richin
Coleman), Julianna Goldman Gottlieb (Mi-
chael J Gottlieb), Samantha Goldman, Kelen
Coleman and Arielle Goldman, and four
great-grandchildren Jacob, Austin, Abner,
and Molly. In addition to her children, she
was the beloved sister of the late Marlene
Yentis Greenberg, and the aunt of two nieces,
Dr. Suzan Greenberg (Milt Tarshish) and El-
len Greenberg, and one nephew, Dr. Michael
Greenberg (Carol Greenberg), two grand-
nieces Dr. Yael Tarshish and Anna Tarshish
(Nathaniel Levy), three grand-nephews Nath-
aniel Tarshish, Gus Greenberg and Jessie
Greenberg and one great-grand nephew Lipa.

She will be loved, deeply missed, forever re-
membered by, and remain in the hearts of
her family members, and all who knew and
were touched by both her inner and outward
strength, magnetic presence and remarkable
beauty. May her name and memory be a
blessing for generations to come. In honor of
Shirley's memory, the family has asked that
donations be made in her name to the The
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota,
FL (http://selby.org/support/memorial) and
the Florida Democratic Party
(https://secure.actblue.com/donate/shirley- bookspan).

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Phyllis B. Goldberg (nee Passman) on Octo-
ber 10, 2021. Wife of the late Norman J.;
mother of Julie (Rabbi Elliot) Skiddell,
Rochelle Meier, and Ellen Goldberg; grand-
mother of Sarit (Tuval) Newman, Elanit Skid-
dell, Noam Skiddell, Justin Meier (Fiancee Ri-
ley Hill), Stefanie Meier, Benjamin Quigley,
and Sarah Quigley; great grandmother of
Yonatan, Eden, and Nadav. Contributions in
her memory may be made to Deborah Heart
and Lung Center, 200 Trenton Rd., Browns
Mills, NJ 08015. or Jewish War Veterans of
USA, www.jwv.org
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GROSSMAN Isidore “Izzy” Grossman, 88, of Warminster,
PA passed away September 27th. Beloved
husband of Reba (née Liter), loving father of
Harvey, Sharon (Alan), Michael and Jill. Ad-
oring Zayde of Danielle (Adam), Renee (Jen),
Adam, Brett, Jared, Emilee, Jazmin, Selena
and Jeramiah. And special great-grandfather
to his namesake Isadora “Izzy” Credeur. Izzy
will be fondly remembered for his quick wit,
his love of storytelling (to anyone who would
listen!) and ability to make a friend wherever
he went. Contributions in his memory may be
made to the National Brain Tumor Society, 55
Chapel Street, Suite 200, Newton, MA 02458
or braintumor.org
GOLDFARB Irwin Louis “Cookie” on September 23, 2021.

Beloved husband of Sylvia (nee Goldberg);
Loving father of Steven Goldfarb, Richard
Goldfarb, and David (Rachel Kraft) Goldfarb.

He was a veteran of the US Navy. Contribu-
tions in his memory may be made to a char-
ity of the donor’s choice.

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GREEN Gerald, October 21, 2021, of Gladwyne, PA.

Beloved husband of Roberta (nee Bornstein);
loving father of Nancy Green and Bonnie
Hope Schwartz; cherished grandfather of An-
drew (Michelle) Kay, Scott Schwartz, Allie
(fiancé Matthew Mager) Schwartz and great
grandfather of Marley Kay; devoted brother of
Marilyn (Lewis) Allinson and Kenneth
(Donna) Green. Contributions in his memory
may be made to Jewish Federation of Great-
er Philadelphia (www.jewishphilly.org), Main
Line Reform Temple (www.mlrt.org) or Par-
kinson’s Foundation (www.parkinson.org).

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com GREEN
Rodney H. Green, a banker and mortgage fin-
ance consultant, died on October 11th, 2021
at his home in Philadelphia. He was 95.

Green was born in Philadelphia in 1926, the
younger son of Samuel A. Green, who was
the founder of First Federal Savings and
Loan, and Theresa (Traub) Green. His older
brother, Daniel B. Green, later transformed
First Federal into Firstrust, the regional bank.

Originally trained as an optometrist, Green
joined First Federal in 1961. Throughout his
career there, and afterward as a private con-
sultant, he focused on home loans, afford-
able housing, and work on behalf of the
homeless. He is survived by his wife,
Jaqueline (Jackie) Nathan Green; his sons,
Anthony (Mary Coyne) and Jesse (Andrew
Mirer); and four grandchildren, Aviva, Max,
Erez, and Lucas. He is also survived by Jack-
ie’s children, Janine (Michael) Pawlowsky
and Marc (Cathy) Nathan and her 7 grand-
children and 8 great-grandchildren. He was
predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Sally
Swartz Green, a therapist and faculty mem-
ber at the University of Pennsylvania, who
died in 2001. Together, they were founders
and longtime members of Temple Beth Hillel-
Beth El, in Wynnewood. Donations in Rod-
ney Green’s honor may be made to Project
Home, www.projecthome.org.

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HERMAN Allen Howard Herman, October 19, 2021; of
Hatboro, PA. Husband of Linda (nee Sher-
man); Father of Robin Herman Slutsky, Dr.

Eric Herman (Erica) and Gabriel Herman Esq.

(Deena); Brother of the late Frank Herman
(Joyce); Grandfather of Sheridan, Sam, Ezra,
Nava, Yosef and Goldie. The family respect-
fully requests contributions in lieu of flowers
be made to The Mesivta High School of
Greater Philadelphia or the Crohn's and Colit-
is Foundation.

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Selma Birenbaum Kohn (nee Block) of Haver-
ford, PA. on October 17, 2021. The beloved
wife of the late Martin Birenbaum and the late
Ralph I. Kohn, daughter of the late Freda and
Joseph Block and sister of the late Reuben
Block. Devoted mother of Susan Birenbaum
Stone (Richard), Ellen Birenbaum (Mary Ro-
man), Debra Birenbaum (Frank Kent), Rabbi
Michael Kohn (Karen Holzman), Penny Kohn
Tizer (Robert Cohen), Audrey Strauss (John
Wing) and Samuel Strauss (Viki). Adored
grandmother of Susan Kohn (Greg Arovas),
Stacey Kohn Privman (Glenn), Martin Stone,
Benjamin Tizer (Karen), Carlin Wing, Eric
Stone (Rachel), Shira Tizer Wade (Andrew),
Matthew Wing, Elizabeth Stone (Zachary Jac-
obs), Sara Birenbaum, Jessica Strauss
Thomas (Jacob) and David Strauss (Caithn).

Cherished great-grandmother of Alexander,
Gabriella, Talia, Rachel, Ethan, Juliet, Re-
becca, Gemma, Eva, Samantha, Daisy, Mad-
die, Nathan and the late baby boy Jacobs.

The family respectfully requests contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to the Fe-
male Hebrew Benevolent Society at P.O. Box
36806, Philadelphia, PA 19107 or at
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