A Community Remembers J ewish E xponent D eath N otices SEPTEMBER 2018 Judaism isn’t just what we believe, or the prayers we recite or the laws we observe. It’s also about the way we live. How we interact with others. The values we practice. The customs and traditions we embrace and pass down, from one generation to the next. JOSEPH & SONS Sponsored by Joseph S E R Levine & Sons VICE • T RADITION • D IGNITY w w w. l e v i n e f u n e r a l . c o m • i n f o @ l e v i n e f u n e r a l . c o m SEPTEMBER, 2018 D eath N otices BEERE DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES BEERE BRAKER EVANS GARBER Marlene M. Beere (Nee Marcus) August 26, 2018, of Highland Beach FL and Bala Cyn- wyd PA. Wife of the late Seymour S. Beere, Jr. Mother of Brian (Caron Graff-Beere) Beere and Jami-Ann Beere. Sister of Joseph (Cindy) Marcus and Grandmother of Evan Nathaniel Beere and Geoffrey Marcus Beere. Relatives and friends were invited to Services Friday, August 31st at 12:00 Noon at Roosevelt Mausoleum, 2701 Old Lincoln Hwy, Trevose, PA 19053. Contributions in Marlene's memory may be made to Congregation Rodeph Shalom, Attn: Marcia Biggs, 615 N. Broad St, Phila., PA 19123, www.rodephsha- lom.org/philanthropy/make-donation. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS BENDERSKY Renee Freedman Bendersky, Born in Phil- adelphia, passed away at the age of 86 on August 30, 2018 in Lafayette Hills. She was the beloved wife of late Dr. Gordon Bender- sky; survived by daughters Susan (Dr. Steph- en) Sacks of Newtown Square, and Dr. Eileen (Larry) Miller of Hurleyville, NY; and grand- children Jesse and Cheyenne Miller, and Bri- an and Robbie Sacks. Renee graduated from West Philadelphia High School, and Temple University. She taught accounting at Saint Basil's Academy and Manor College in Jenk- intown. Relatives and friends were invited to Funeral Services Sunday September 2nd at 10 A.M. at Joseph Levine and Sons Memori- al Chapels (West), 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall PA. Int. Mt. Sharon Cemetery. Fam- ily requests that contributions in her memory may be made to Jewish Federation of Great- er Philadelphia or American Cancer Society. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS BERINSON Nancy Berinson (nee Nemerofsky), age 100, died on September 3, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Simon; loving mother of Dr. Howard (Jeanne) Berinson, and Elaine (Dr. Harmon) Katz; adoring grandmother of Sherri, Douglas (Sarah), Sara (Joseph), Joel, and Jeremy; and proud great-grandmother of Perry, Rachel, Joseph, Samantha, Jessica, Rebecca, Emily, and Julia. Contributions in her memory may be made to The U.S. Holocaust Museum 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW. Washington, DC 20024, www.ushmm.org. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS BERKOWITZ Susan Berkowitz (nee Cler), 72 of Holland, PA passed away with her family by her side, on September 11th, 2018 at 12:31 am, after a long and courageous battle against breast cancer. Beloved wife of 54 years to Bruce Berkowitz. Devoted mother to Kimberly Hul- bert (Jonathan), of Mason, Ohio, and Debra Margolis (David) of Lawrenceville, New Jer- sey. Loving grandmother of Riley Hulbert, Katie Hulbert, Emma Hulbert, Addy Hulbert, Sophia Margolis and Isabella Margolis. Dear sister-in-law to Karol and Gary Seidenberg, Susan and Harvey Berkowitz, Robert Berkow- itz and Harriet and Lawrence Ginsburg. Cher- ished Aunt to 7 loved nieces and nephews, and dear friend to countless other incredible people. Susan left her mark on this world by living each day to its fullest and fighting for every day no matter the challenge. If you were blessed to know her, you were amazed by her loving and giving spirit and fierce loy- alty. She adored her family as they were the center of her universe, and her closest friends she considered to be her family as well. Her loss will leave a void in the hearts of all who were privileged enough to know and love her. Susan was a 1964 graduate of Northeast High School in Philadelphia. She spent the last 25 years of her life working in commercial banking. Most recently she par- ticipated in a clinical trial as patient zero at the Fox Chase Cancer Center, investigating the use of immune therapies in a search for a cure for Metastatic Breast Cancer. Her feel- ing was if it didn’t save her life, it was a small price to pay if in the end it saved the life of another. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Fox Chase Cancer Center, Of- fice of Institutional Advancement, 333 Cottman Ave., Phila., Pa., 19111, in support of the research being done by Elias Obeid, MD, and his search for a cure. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS 2 SEPTEMBER, 2018 Herbert Braker, Esq. on Sept. 9 2018. A dis- tinguished Philadelphia Attorney. Devoted husband of the late Marlene (nee Sarapin). Loving father of Susan Braker Debbs (Robert) and Robert Braker. Beloved brother of the late Allen A. Braker. Adoring Poppop of Jenna, Bailey, Eric, Jason, Ryan, and Madelyn. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS BRAUN Alice Braun, August 24, 2018, of Voorhees, NJ. Spouse of Felice Pandola. Mother of Adam, Dr. Michael and Julieann. Grandmoth- er of Miles. Sister of Sidney Glashofer. Con- tributions can be made to Voorhees Animal Orphanage www.vaonj.org. PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC. BRESKMAN Dorothy Breskman (nee Shepard) of Haver- ford, PA passed away on Thursday, Septem- ber 6, 2018. Mrs. Breskman was 92 and is predeceased by her husband, Joseph of 64 years. She is survived by her sons, David (Janet) of King of Prussia, PA, Ellis (Phoebe) of Malvern, PA, and Benjamin (Cathy) of Devon, PA; 8 grandchildren, Sarah Cosme, Louis Breskman, Hope Stafford, Susan Breskman, Rebecca Nimerfroh , Rachel Breskman and William Breskman, and 5 great grandchildren. She is pre-deceased by her grandson, Brian Breskman. She was born in Wilkes Barre, PA on October 25, 1925, the only child of Belle Shepard and David Shep- ard, and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1946. After graduating Penn, she married Joseph Breskman who had just returned from serving in the Pacific Rim at the end of WWII. They promptly married and started a family. Mrs. Breskman had many avid interests throughout her life. She loved the art world as both an artist and a collector. She sculpted and made life size statues and was passionate about art and art history. She played tennis and was a regular on the court well into her 60s. She had a zeal for learning and with her extroverted personality be- friended many. Mrs. Breskman studied astro- logy, mysticism, the kabbalah and Reiki. An open-minded spirit, she was accepting of all cultures and had a fascination with all things spiritual. Both she and her husband traveled the world. They raised their family in Villan- ova, PA and spent 20+ years in Palm Beach, Florida in their twilight. Mrs. Breskman was a resident of The Quadrangle in Haverford, PA for the past 6 years of her life. Relatives and friends were invited to Graveside Services, Sunday 1:30 P.M. at Haym Salomon Memori- al Park, 200 Moores Rd., Malvern, PA 19355. Donations can be made to: Brian Edward Breskman Memorial Fund for Faculty Sup- port, The Episcopal Academy, 1785 Bishop White Dr., Newtown Square, PA 19073. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS COLTON Susan D. Colton, passed peacefully at her home on August 27, 2018 surrounded by family. Beloved wife for 51 years of Jack Colton. Cherished mother of Michael, Zachary, Norman and Pamela. Also survived by grandchildren who were blessed with her love and handmade gifts. Susan enjoyed needle work, knitting, computer skills, cook- ing and home repairs. She was also an avid Ham radio operator, callsign, W2FIB. Her in- tellect and skillful interaction with teenagers made her a favorite math and computer sci- ence teacher amongst students at BCIT in Medford NJ. Susan's four year battle with cancer is over, and she is now at peace. Her family would like to thank everyone for their love and support during this difficult time. Contributions may be made to Israel Cancer Research Fun: https://icrfny.donorpages.com/FLPFP/Susan- Colton PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc. Ida Evans (nee Meloff) on September 7, 2018. Wife of the late Sheldon Evans. Moth- er of Sheila Lowenthal and the late David Evans. Grandmother of Jodi (Randall) Oes- treich, Heidi Turock and Darren (Bridget) Lowenthal. Great Grandmother of Rachel, Julia, Andrew, Jordan, Jakob, Zara and Eth- an. Relatives and friends were invited to Fu- neral Services Sunday 9:30 AM precisely at Goldsteins’ Rosenberg's Raphael-Sacks Sub- urban North, 310 2 nd Street Pike, Southamp- ton. Interment Mt. Sharon Cemetery. Contri- butions in her memory may be made to Chai Lifeline, www.chailifeline.org GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS FINKLE Bernice Finkle (nee Brown), age 90, died on August 20, 2018. She was a retired Public Accountant who resided in Bayville, New Jer- sey. Beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of Arlene (Chick) Zuschnitt, Helene (Bill) Conway and Felicia Eitzen; adored grandmother of Shawn, Melanie, Jamie, Dana, Robert, Kali and Jackie; and also sur- vived by 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great- great-grandchild. Contributions in her memory may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 2004 Sproul Road, Suite 208, Broomall, PA 19008. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS GALOWITZ Dr. Mark L. Galowitz, 74, of Harrisburg, formally from Philadephia passed away on Sunday, August 19, with his loving wife of 36 years at his side. Dr. Galowitz was born in Newark, New Jersey on August 29, 1943, the son of Herbert and Regina Galowitz. He atten- ded Abraham Lincoln High School before en- rolling at Pennsylvania State University in 1961. He graduated with a B.S. in secondary education in 1965. He also attended Trenton State College, where he received his master's in Guidance in 1972, and Temple University, where he earned his doctorate in 1985.Dr. Galowitz dedicated his life to educating and caring for young people. He began his work in this field while still an undergraduate, as the director of a YMCA camp. After six years in the military, with the highest rank of cap- tain, serving his country in Georgia, Vietnam and Fort Dix, New Jersey, Dr. Galowitz began teaching seventh and eighth grade social studies in Cherry Hill, NJ., while in the army reserves. He eventually arrived in Susque- hanna Township High School where he was assistant principal and then principal of the school. He retired in 2002. Dr. Galowitz is predeceased by his mother, father and broth- er Steven. He is survived by his wife Lois; brother Peter (Barbara); brother-in-law Har- old Levy (Shari); nieces Robyn Schwartz (Ben), Jenna Levy (Aaron), Dana Levy; neph- ews Jonathan Levy (Sara), Howard Galowitz (Katie), and Greg Galowitz (Stacey); great nieces and nephews Oriana Desatnik, Caitlyn Galowitz, Hailey Galowitz, Charlotte Levy, Jack Galowitz, Skylar Schwartz, Rylee Galow- itz, Zachary Schwartz, Theodore Desatnik and Sylvan Desatnik; and the many thousands of students he touched over his incredible ca- reer. We will all miss his kindness, compas- sion, honesty, selflessness and his endless positivity. Contributions in his memory may be made to American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association. A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com JEWISH EXPONENT Philip E. Garber, 68, of Cherry Hill, N.J. passes away peacefully yesterday surroun- ded by family at Samaritan Hospice in Voorhess, NJ. Born in Syracuse, NY in 1949, Phil graduated from Nottingham High School in 1967. He attended the School of Industrial Labor Relations at Cornell University, gradu- ating in 1971. Upon graduation from the Uni- versity of Chicago Law School in 1974, Phil joined the Labor Department at Wolf, Block,Schorr and Solis Cohen in Philadelphia, where he practiced until 2009. From 2009 until the present time, he was a partner at Duane Morris in Philadelphia. Phil was a member of Temple Beth Sholom in Cherry Hill, NJ for 40 years. He contributed his time and money to many Jewish and non-sectari- an non-profit agencies. He is survived by his wife Ellen, daughters Jessica (Alex) Sedler and Amy Garber, his brother David (Joyce) Garber and Rosalie (Lawrence) Young. Con- tributions in his memory may be made to the Camp Ramah Fund of Temple Beth Sholom or the Dr. David Andrews Brain Tumor Re- search Fund at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS GENDLER Michele Gendler (nee Goldberg), age 61, died on September 1, 2018. She was a teacher who resided in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Mother of Erica (Peter) Intriori and Brandon Gendler; daughter of Maurice and Molly (nee Gross) Goldberg; sister of Robin (Larry) Moses and Meryl (Steven) Kravitz; fiancee of Shelly Farber; and grandmother of Daniella. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St., Phila., PA 19103. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS GINSBERG Cantor Elihu Ginsberg, age 91, of Voorhees, NJ, formerly of Plymouth Meeting, PA, passed away on September 4, 2018. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Elihu was a veteran of the US Army Corps of Engineers and was stationed in the Philippines during WWII. He earned a BS in Electrical Engineering from CCNY and was an engineer with RCA, GE, Burroughs and Unisys where he retired in 1988. Eli’s passion for music began when he was in the Army when he would play the piano for the USO and Red Cross, and he later sang in barbershop quartets and various choral groups. Cantor Ginsberg studied voice at Temple University and Jewish liturgy and cantorial studies at Gratz College. He began his professional career as a part-time cantor in 1976 at Tiferes B’nai Israel in Warrington, PA, and after retiring from his engineering career, he became the full-time cantor at Suburban JCC B’Nai Aaron in Havertown, PA, until retiring in 1992. Tiferet Bet Israel (formerly Norristown Jewish Community Center) in Blue Bell, PA was Eli’s second home for more than 60 years. He helped found the Men’s Club, served as Gabbai, member of the Ritual Committee and held various board positions. Elihu was a past vice president and Patient Services Chairman of the Philadelphia Chapter of the National He- mophilia Foundation. He played an integral role in the passage of the legislation estab- lishing the PA State Hemophilia Program, which was the first in the country and be- came a model for a national network of He- mophilia Treatment Centers across the United States. He is survived by his wife, An- nalee, daughter, Marsha (Neil) Axler and grandsons, Brett and Michael Axler. He was preceded in death by his son, Frank Gins- berg. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Cantor’s Fund or Chesed Fund at Tiferet Bet Israel, 1920 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19442. PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC. Honor the memory of your loved one... Call 215.832.0749 to place your memorial. HOROWITZ DEATH NOTICES GINZBURG Vittorio Ginzburg, age 80, died on Septem- ber 7, 2018. He was an interior designer who resided in Philadelphia, PA. Husband of the late Elaine (nee Duberstein); father of Lionel (Shani Ferguson) Artom-Ginzburg, Esq. and Sofia (Lindsey) Ermey; grandfather of Alexan- der & Julian Artom-Ginzburg Zachary and Audrey Ermey; and brother of the late Ellen Ginzburg Migliorino. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS GOLDBERG Franklin (Frank) Goldberg, age 86, of Venice, Florida, passed away on September 13, 2018. He was born on January 14, 1932 in Phil- adelphia, PA and was a devoted husband to the late Elizabeth (nee Connolly). Frank re- tired in 1990 as Chief Inspector of Phil- adelphia Police and was a regular Army vet- eran having served in Korea. Survivors in- clude a brother, Maurice Goldberg of Phil- adelphia, PA; his son, Michael Goldberg of Philadelphia, PA; a daughter, Jane Quinn of Cherry Hill, NJ and four grandchildren. Frank was a member of the Fraternal Order of Po- lice (Lodge #5 in Philadelphia, PA), Lodge #126 F&A Masons in Philadelphia, PA, a life member of the Shomrim Society in Phil- adelphia, PA, the Police Chiefs Association of Southeastern, PA and an honorary member life member of the Florida Sheriffs Associ- ation. Memorial donations may be made to the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch or a charity of your choice. Farley Funeral Home in Venice, Florida is handling the arrangements. A message of condolence may be sent by vis- iting www.farleyfuneralhome.com FARLEY FUNERAL HOME GORBERG Gerald D. Gorberg on August 28, 2018, of Media PA, formerly of Broomall. Beloved husband of Lorna (nee Sperling) Gorberg; loving father of Richard Gorberg (fiance' Debra Parker), Cheryl (Bruce) Korn, Joseph (Judy) Gorberg and Alan (Pam Stein) Gorberg; devoted grandfather of Aaron, Elliot, Zachary, Brittany, Bryn, Elise, Chase and Remy. Relatives and friends were invited to Memorial Services, Friday, 11 A.M., Congreg- ation Beth El - Ner Tamid, 715 Paxon Hollow Road, Broomall PA, followed by Interment at Mount Sharon Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to either Congreg- ation Beth El - Ner Tamid or Jewish National Fund. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS HORN Bernice Ruth Horn (nee Rosen) on August 27, 2018. Devoted wife of Harold. Loving mother of Burton Horn (Joan), Phyllis Ep- stein (Earl), and Ivan Horn (Lynn). Beloved sister of Rita Poley and sister-in-law of Rochelle Rosen. Also survived by 7 adoring grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Re- latives and friends were invited to Funeral Services Wed., Aug. 29, at 1 P.M. at Gold- steins' Rosenberg's Raphael Sacks, Suburb- an North, 310 2nd Street Pike, Southampton, PA. Int. Roosevelt Mem. Park, Trevose, PA. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Temple Judea Museum, 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park, PA 19027. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS HOROWITZ Leonard Horowitz, on August 27, 2018. Be- loved husband of the late Miriam Wilfond Horowitz. Devoted father of Eric Horowitz (Sophie) of Jenkintown, PA and Bruce Horowitz (Inger) of Stockholm, Sweden. Dear brother of Sandy Kiah of Florida. Loving grandfather of Paula. Services will be private. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Abramson Center for Jewish Life, 1425 Horsham Road, North Wales, PA 19454 GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com JEWISHEXPONENT.COM ISENBERG SEPTEMBER, 2018 D eath N otices DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES ISENBERG KRAVITZ Doris Isenberg (nee Goodman) on August 24, 2018. Wife of the late Sidney. Mother of Martin Isenberg (Lynda Scher), Karen (Keith) Zaid and the late Jan Isenberg. Also survived by 5 grandchildren. Relatives and friends were invited to Graveside Services Monday 11 AM precisely at Montefiore Cemetery (sec. PA-B), 600 Church Rd., Jenkintown, PA 19046. Contributions in her memory may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association- Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Phila., PA 19106. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS Edward Kravitz, September 17, 2018 of Wyn- newood, Pa. Beloved husband of Rita (nee Nitzberg). Devoted father of Dr. Richard (Emily) Kravitz and Dr. Susan Miller (Howard Sklaroff). Cherished brother of Estelle (Mar- tin) Waxman. Proud grandfather of Jeremy and Martha. Relatives and friends were in- vited to service Thursday September 20, 10:00AM at Haym Salomon Memorial Park (Frazer, Pa.). The family requests that contri- butions in his memory be made to a charity of the donor's choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS LASKIN JACOBS Hyman Jacobs on Sept. 17, 2018 at the age of 94. Beloved husband of Elinor (nee Rotten- berg). Loving father of Steven (Randi) Jac- obs and Phyllis (the late Gary) Halpern. Ad- ored grandfather of Stefanie, Justin (Tali), Erica and Philip. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS KAZAN Marian Kazan (nee Axelrod), on September 7, 2018 Beloved wife of Rabbi Fred Kazan. Devoted mother of Dr. Liebe K. Gelman (Robert), “Dede” Rachel Kazan (Bruce Wheel- er), Adam Kazan (Rebecca Starr), Faith Kazan, and Linda Kazan. Loving grandmom of Dr. Ari Gelman, Daniel Gelman, Shira Gel- man, Ezra Kazan, and Noah Kazan. Dear sis- ter of Edith Neibart, Allan Axelrod (Joyce), and Dr. Morton Axelrod. Dear sister-in-law of Bonnie Kanefsky (William). Contributions in her memory may be made to Jewish Nation- al Fund 2100 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 or a charity of the donor’s choice. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS KAUFMAN Anna Kaufman (nee Kaminsky), age 55, died on Sep. 17 2018. She was a chemist who resided in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. Wife of Harvey Kaufman. Mother of Leah and Gabriel Kaufman. Sister of Olga Slutskin. Contribu- tions in her memory may be made to a char- ity of the donor’s choice. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS KRASNEY Lillian Krasney (nee Shiman), died on September 3, 2018, at age 97. Beloved wife of the late Myron “Mike” Krasney, mother of Rina (Andrew Roth) Krasney and Steven (Marlene Ryan) Krasney. Dear aunt, cousin and friend. An honor student at Girls High and business college, she had a long career as a full-charge bookkeeper. An avid reader, lifelong learner, lover of music, art and theatre, she was also a tireless advocate for civil and women’s rights and envisioned a more just and humane world for all of us. Contributions to: HIAS or Southern Poverty Law Center. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS HONOR THE MEMORY OF YOUR LOVED ONE... CALL 215-832-0749 Sonia Laskin (nee Bradlyn) passed away peacefully on Sunday September 16, 2018 with her family by her side. She was 93 years old. Born October 26, 1924 in Youngstown, OH, she was the daughter of the late David and Della (nee Magidson) Bradlyn, and the beloved wife of the late Sam L. Laskin, with whom she shared 70 years of marriage. So- nia was the loving mother of Dr. William Laskin and Cathy Lyons (Russell Lyons) and was a devoted and loving grandmother and great grandmother. Services were held on Monday September 18, at Tiferet Bet Israel Cemetery in Plymouth Meeting, PA. BOYD-HORROX-GIVNISH FUNERAL HOME DEATH NOTICES LYONS Jeanette Doris Lyons (Marder) Aug. 27, 2018, of Philadelphia. Wife of the late Joseph Lyons. Mother of Andrea Susan Lyons and Marci (Dr Warren) Kurnick. Also survived by her sister Miriam Snyder. Beloved and cher- ished grandmother of Paige (Philippe) Gabay, Courtney Glassman and Tyler Glassman. Grandmother of Jordana (Barry) Mark and Casey (Jaclyn) Green. Also survived by 7 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends were invited to services at 1 P.M. on Tues- day August 28th at Joseph Levine and Sons Memorial Chapel, 4737 Street Road, Trevose. Interment Montefiore Cemetery. The family requests that contributions be made to Paul's Run Retirement Community. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS LICHTENSTEIN LICHTMAN Benjamin Lichtman, September 3, 2018. Husband of Judy Gaber and the late Anna Lichtman. Father of Harold (Karen) Licht- man, Martha (Mark) Wagner and the late Michael Lichtman. Stepfather of Harvey (Paula) Gaber, Howard (Kate) Gaber and Garry (Melissa) Gaber. Grandfather of Melissa (Jonathan) Young, Aaron (Maritsa) Wagner and Joshua (Ilana) Wagner. Za- yda of Xander and Sammy Gaber. Great grandfather of Jonathan and Andrew Young. Mr. Lichtman was a Naval Chief Petty Officer (Ret.) and a Pearl Harbor survivor serving on the U.S.S. West Virginia. Contributions can be made to Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorpro- ject.org, or Operation Yellow Ribbon South Jersey, www.operationyellowribbonsouthjer- sey.org PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC. A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com NESVISKY Matthew D.Nesvisky, age 76, passed away August 22, 2018. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Singer). Loving father of Merav Nes- visky, and Claire (Haim) Rechnitzer. Adoring grandfather of Eden, Tali, Tevah, Leon, Car- mel, and Alma. Dear brother of the late Allan Nesvisky. Contributions in his memory may be made to The Southern Poverty Law Cen- ter, 400 Washington Ave. Montgomery, AL 36104. www.splcenter.org. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS Florence "Floss" Milakofsky (nee Braverman), age 88, September 12, 2018 of Plymouth Meeting, PA. Wife of the late Hesh Milakof- sky, loving mother of Steve (Marsha) Mil- akofsky, Marlene (Alan) Zubrow, Randy (Jerry Cohen) Milkofsky. Proud Grandmoth- er of Sam (Rachael), Adam (Allison), Ben- jamin, Michael (Michelle), and Keith. Great- Grandmother of Jack, Bella and Saylor. Brother of Gene (Lynne) Braverman. Floss owned BAGS N' BANGLES in Lafayette Hill for 54 Years. Relatives and friends were in- vited to services Sunday, September 16, 2018 10:00 a.m. at Joseph Levine and Sons Memorial Chapel, 4737 Street Road, Trevose, PA 19053, Interment Montefiore Cemetery. Contributions in her memory can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org or call 800-272 -3900 JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS MOSES Rose S. Moses (nee Santoro) on Sept. 9, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Edward Moses; loving mother of Richard (Bonnie) Moses and Florence Grant; devoted Mom Mom of Michelle Chaitt (Steve) and Jacquelyn Moses, adoring great-grandmother “GG Rose” of Hayden and Emma Chaitt. Also survived by her sister Rita, and numerous nieces and nephews. Born in her beloved “South Philly,” she eventually settled in Jenkintown. An avid reader and cook, she loved making her deli- cious briskets and famous sweet potatoes for the extended family and friends who gathered at her son’s house for holiday celebrations. Her family was her world, and she will be sadly missed by everyone. Services and In- terment are private. Contributions in her memory may be made to Jeanes Hospital, 7600 Central Ave., Phila. PA 19111. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS facebook.com/jewishexponent Judaism isn’t just what we believe, or the prayers we recite or the laws we observe. It’s also about the way we live. How we interact with others. The values we practice. The customs and traditions we embrace and pass down, from one generation to the next. DEATH NOTICES ROTTER Marilyn Horwitz Rotter (nee: Klein) died Au- gust 23, 2018. The beloved wife of the late Sheldon Rotter, and the late Mortimer Hor- witz. She is survived by her daughter Susan Heinsen (Michael Gross), and her step-chil- dren Andrew (Caren), Stephen (Joann) and Naomi (Eric) Zwerling; her grandchildren, Melissa Heinsen, Paul Rotter, Samantha Zwerling, Sean Rotter and Matthew Zwerling; and she was known as GG to her two great- grandchildren, Lauren and Jessica. Contribu- tions may be made to a Charity of the Donor’s Choice. Condolences and more at BerschlerandShenberg.com. BERSCHLER and SHENBERG SHELTON MEYERS Bernice Meyers, August 28, 2018. (nee Belin- sky). Loving sister of Ruth (Allen) Shrier. Dear cousin of Betty Korth, and Sam (Stella- Ann) Borenstein. Also survived by her de- voted and beloved friends, Dan and Beverly Goldberg. Contributions in her memory may be made to Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel, 300 S. 18th St., Phila. 19103 or American As- soc. for Cancer Research, 615 Chestnut St., Phila., 19106. www.aacr.org. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS MILAKOFSKY Donald Lichtenstein, 80, died on September 1. 2018 at his home in Walnut Creek, CA. He was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. He and his wife Judith (Weiss) moved to Califor- nia in 1984. He is survived by his wife, son Joseph and daughter in law Herma. A me- morial service will be held in Walnut Creek on October 28, 2018. DEATH NOTICES STEIN NIPON Pearl Nipon (nee Schluger), 90, of Phil- adelphia, PA, died on Sunday, September 2, 2018. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Albert; children: Larry (Lois), Leon, Andrew (Nancy Easton), and BJ Nipon Spen- cer (Craig Spencer); grandchildren: Max (Irissa), Zach, William, Sadie, Zane, Arielle Spencer, Taylor Spencer, Max Spencer, and Jake Spencer. Memorial contributions in Pearl’s name can be made to the charity of your choice. WWW.WESTLAURELHILL.COM ORLOW James J. "Jim" Orlow ,August 23, 2018. Hus- band of Eve (nee Katz), of Ardmore PA. Fath- er of Arielle (Doron) Hendel, Daniel Katz (Susan Switzer) Orlow, Dr. Michael Katz (Rabbi Sara) Paasche-Orlow, and Rabbi Avi Katz (Cantor Adina Frydman) Orlow; brother of the late David Orlow; brother-in-law of Rachel Katz Cogan; also survived by 14 grandchildren. Relatives and friends were in- vited to Graveside Services Sunday, 11:30 A.M., Mt. Sharon Cemetery (Sec. F), Spring- field Road, Springfield, DelCo. Contributions may be made to HIAS. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS ROSEN Frieda Rosen (nee Rovner),September 15, 2018; of Phila.; beloved wife of the late Bern- ard; loving mother of Ronald I. Rosen (Lynne) and Arlene Rogovitz (Bruce); de- voted sister of Herman G. Rovner, Daniel Rovner, the late Joseph Rovner and the late Kenneth Rovner; sister-in-law of Cynthia, Marsha, Evelyn and Marlene; cherished grandmother of Mason Barish (Mandy), Shane Rogovitz, Brooke Mildenberg (Brian), Allyson Woods (Anthony) and Brad Rosen (Alanna Strong); also survived by 9 cher- ished great-grandchildren. Services were held on Sunday, September 17, 2018 at Joseph Levine & Sons, Trevose, PA. Inter- ment at Roosevelt Memorial Park, Trevose, PA. Contributions in her memory may be made to Lewy Body Dementia Association, The American Heart Association or a charity of the donor’s choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS Honor the memory of your loved one... Call 215.832.0749 to place your memorial. JOSEPH Sylvia Shelton (nee Hoffer) on Sept. 9, 2018. Wife of the late Seymour, mother of Dianne Tankle (Robert M. Cohen, M.D.), Michael (Charlotte) Tankle, the late Paul Tankle and the late Bruce Kaplan. Grandmother of Rachel Tankle, Heather (Michael) Snapp and Lee Tankle (Fiancee Vicki Morris). Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS SILVERMAN Hannah Silverman (nee Nurik), on Septem- ber 17, 2018. Wife of the late Irving. Step- mother of Anne Novick and the late Robert Silverman. Relatives and friends are invited to Graveside Services Thursday 11 AM pre- cisely at Mt. Sharon Cemetery (sec. W), Springfield. Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS STAVITZ Constance “Connie” Stavitz (nee Berg), September 2, 2018; of North Wales, PA; be- loved wife of the late Stanley; loving mother of Stephen Stavitz (Judy), the late Jeffrey Stavitz (Margaret "Peggy" Stavitz-Valcik), and Mitchell Stavitz (Virginia Bolig); also sur- vived by 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grand- children. Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the Donor’s Choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS STEIN Burton Stein Esq. on August 23, 2018. Lov- ing brother of Ruth Kessler and Sheila Stein. Dear uncle of Stuart Kessler (Pam) and Shel- ley Klovsky. Dear great uncle of Lindsay, Matthew, and Jamie. Relatives and friends were invited to funeral services Wednesday 11 AM at the Chapel at George Washington Memorial Park, 80 Stenton Ave, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. A masonic service was held at 10:45 AM. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com & SONS S ERVICE • T RADITION • D IGNITY w w w. l e v i n e f u n e r a l . c o m • i n f o @ l e v i n e f u n e r a l . c o m JEWISHEXPONENT.COM JEWISH EXPONENT SEPTEMBER, 2018 3 SEPTEMBER, 2018 D eath N otices STYLE DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES ZUCKER DEATH NOTICES STYLE Carin Rose Style passed away peacefully on August 21, 2018 at age 53. Born August 27, 1964 in Flemington, NJ, Carin was the daughter of the late Peggy Sue (Butler) and Walter C. Schaufele. She resided in Ambler with her beloved husband, Mark Style, mar- ried almost 20 years. Carin was the loving mother of Sophie and Eli Style and she is survived by her sisters, Brenda Schaufele and Colleen Schaufele. Carin attended Bridgewa- ter/Raritan area schools and graduated from Rutgers University with a BS in Computer Sciences. She was in programming at AT&T as well as programming and sales at Orre- fors Crystal Company. Carin was very active in the Tiferet Bet Israel Community and touched many people with her kindness and thoughtfulness. But her favorite pastime was being a wonderful wife and mother. Services were held Thursday, July 23 rd at Tiferet Bet Israel Synagogue. Donations may be made to Tiferet Bet Israel Synagogue or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 98018, Washington DC 20090, www.lls.org. BOYD-HORROX-GIVNISH FUNERAL HOME SUKONIK Marvin I. Sukonik, age 92, died on August 24, 2018. He was a retired cooper who resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Father of Pamela Peitzman; brother of Harold (Arlene) Sukonik; and uncle of Neil Sukonik, Jonath- an Sukonik, Lewis Aaron, and Merle Siegal. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Jewish National Fund, www.jnf.org. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS TABAS Betsy R. Tabas on September 1, 2018, former Betsy Robb, wife of the late Stanley Tabas, mother of Mitchell (Terry Putscher) Tabas, Esquire, Elaine (Todd) Chonofsky and Dr. Janet (Bela Szabo) Tabas. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and I great-grandchild. Contributions in her memory may be made to Beth Sholom Congregation, 8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027 or to Temple University Libraries, 1210 Polett Walk, Phila., PA 19122, Designated for the Betsy R. Tabas Book Fund. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS THOMAS Marion Thomas (nee Berman), September 15, 2018, of Philadelphia, PA. Beloved wife of the late Philip Thomas; loving mother of Debbie Thomas and Stephen Thomas; grand- mother of Peter (Risa), Michael (Jennifer), and Allie (Scott); Great grandmother of Grayson, Weston, Jacob, Jonah, Sophie, Si- enna and Max. Graveside Services were held September 18 th at Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions in her memory may be made to Deborah Hospital (www.demanddeborah.org) JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS WEINER Reba C. Weiner (nee Cohn) September 2, 2018, of Philadelphia; beloved wife of the late Milton; loving mother of Frances Schwab (Leonard) and Patty Fox; cherished grand- mother of Oren Shetreet, Lyndsey Fox and Jessica Fox; adored great-grandmother of Miguel, Gabriella and Diego. Funeral ser- vices are private. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Simon Wiesenthal Center. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS WENZER Samuel Wenzer, age 95 of Wilmington, DE and Delray Beach, FL, died peacefully on Sat- urday, August 4, 2018 surrounded by his family. Sam was born December 24, 1922 in New Brunswick, NJ and raised in Highland Park, NJ. He was a WWII veteran, serving in the 3rd Army in the European Theatre. He graduated from Highland Park High School and Temple University. Sam was a lifelong employee for the railroad, starting with Pennsylvania Railroad, then Penn Central and retiring from Conrail. Sam was a volunteer for Jewish Family Services and other local or- ganizations in Wilmington, DE. He traveled the world with his wife, later with his grand- son. He also enjoyed the stock market, his- tory, gardening, collecting railroad memorab- ilia, talking with and visiting friends and above all else, his family. Always the athlete, Sam loved golf (playing into his 90s), tennis, basketball and baseball. He was thrilled to participate in the Phillies Dream Week during Spring Training when he was 72 years old. Sam was preceded in death by his wife, the love of his life, Helen. He is survived by his two children, Kenneth Wenzer of Takoma Park, MD and Carrie Wenzer Littman of Wilmington, DE; two grandchildren Evan Littman and Jada Littman Eldrich (Samuel) who affectionately called him Sampa; and the rest of his adoring friends and family. Sam's family will be holding a private event to celeb- rate his life. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Honor Flight Network www.hon- orflight.org/donate-now, JCC of Wilmington, DE www.siegeljcc.org/5starratingpage/sup- port-the-j or Congregation Beth Emeth www.bethemethde.org/payment.php WISHNOV Marsha Wishnov (nee Brooks) On Septem- ber 4, 2018. Loving mother of Lee (Kimberly) Wishnov. Sister of Carolyn (Bernard) Lock- lear. Adored grandmother of Allison and Chelsea. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Scleroderma Foundation www.scleroderma.org GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS ZEITLYN Jay Robert Zeitlyn, b. 8/27/42 d. 8/24/2018. We miss our beloved papa. As one friend stated in one of the countless letters that poured in the week before Jay’s death, "When you look up the word mensch in the diction- ary of life, there is Jay’s photo. How one man could touch so many lives in such an uplift- ing way with his amazing spirit is a wonder." Jay is survived by his sister Bonnie Durst, children Dylan Zeitlyn, Emily Zeitlyn, and Mirah Zeitlyn, former spouse Lala Zeitlyn, grandchildren Solomon Zeitlyn, Sylvan Zeitlyn, and Simón Morillo. He was expect- ing a fourth grandchild and his first great- grandchild this fall. The family is planning a memorial service for spring of 2019 to celeb- rate Jay. Please sign up to receive details at www.mirahmusic.com/jayzeitlyn ZUCKER Miriam Zucker (nee Cohen) on August 24, 2018. Beloved wife of the late A. Arnold Zucker. Devoted mother of Susan Strouse (Harve) and the late Jan Zucker( Lois). Lov- ing grandmother of Alissa Zuk (Peter), Daniel Strouse (Laura) and Jason Zucker. Great grandmother of Abigail and Eytan. Contribu- tions in her memory may be made to the Mi- chael Levin Fund for Lone Soldiers, 11 Ver- meer Drive, Upper Holland, PA 19053. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS Honor the memory of your loved one… Call 215-832-0749 to place your memorial. 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