obituaries
ADLER BERTRAM, 98, on April 4th, 2023.

Beloved husband of the late Janet
(nee Cohen); loving father of Robert
(Susan), Craig (Lynn) and Jamie (Jim)
Adler. Adoring grandfather of 7 grand-
children. Contributions in his memo-
ry may be made to Mazon, A Jewish
Response to Hunger.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
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AUERBACH RIVA (nee Stark) on April 7, 2023.

Beloved wife of the late Martin; Loving
mother of Jonathan Auerbach (Karoline
Adler), Marc Auerbach, and David
Auerbach (Alison); Adoring grand-
mother of Nicholas, Gabriel, and
Phoebe. Contributions in her memory
may be made to ACCT, 111 W. Hunting
Park Ave., Phila, PA 19140, acctphilly.

org or Philly Paws, 100 N. 2nd St. (at
Arch), Phila., PA 19106, phillypaws.org
GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
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BENVENESTE SHARON (nee Orenstein) on April
4, 2023. Wife of the late Albert.

Mother of Debra (Scott) Rubinsky,
Rachel (Steven) McCullough and
the late Deena (Benjamin) Pargman.

Grandmother of Sydney, Max and
Manny Pargman and Samuel Chack.

Sharon was a Past President of the
Women’s League for Conservative
Judaism in Philadelphia. Graveside
services are private. Contributions in
her memory may be made to the Torah
Fund Campaign, Women’s League
for Conservative Judaism, c/o Jewish
Theological Seminary, 3080 Broadway,
New York, NY 10027.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
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CHAFETZ LAURIE (nee Lucker); Beloved wife of
the late Bruce; Loving mother of Meryl
Chafetz and Scott Chafetz (Rachel);
Dear sister of Linda Leibowitz (Stuart);
Adoring mom-mom of Dayna and
Parker. Contributions in her mem-
ory may be made to Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society, www.lls.org or a
charity of the donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
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COREN HARRIET S. (nee Silow), Age 91, April
5, 2023, of Ventor, NJ. Beloved wife of
65 years to Benedict Coren (Coach),
who passed in April 2018. Proud moth-
er of Steven (Leslie), Bruce, and Jon
(Jaime); cherished grandmother of
Sara, Evan (Clare) and Alex and great
grandmother of Ben. Daughter of Irwin
and Dorothy Silow. Predeceased by
sisters Roberta Hausman, and Rita
Abelson. She has bequeathed to fami-
ly and friends a legacy of class, dignity,
and grace.

JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS
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ROBERT B. passed away peaceful-
ly after a wonderful life of 92 years. A
leader in the paper industry, Bob was
also a community leader for 60 years.

He served as a past campaign chair
of the Jewish Federation, as well as a
past honoree & chair of its paper trade
division; he was also the former chair
of Philadelphia AIPAC, the Delaware
Valley PAC & a vice president of Beth
Shalom Congregation. Additionally, he &
his late wife Cis were major donors to
Federation & all Jewish causes, while
raising dollars & inspiring others to share
their passion. Bob is also the co-founder
of the “Cis Golder Quality of Life Grant,”
providing funds for women with financial
need as they battle breast cancer. Bob
& his late wife Cis shared a fairy tale for
marriage for 54 years, he was the be-
loved father of Ellyn Golder Saft, father-
in-law of the late Stephen Saft, grand-
father to Lauren Saft Hanulec (Steve)
& Jonathan Saft, great-grandfather to
Margot Cynthia Hanulec, brother of the
late Mervyn Golder & cherished partner
to Sandre Lustine for the past 16 years.

Please send contributions in Bob’s hon-
or to the Jewish Federation of Greater
Philadelphia, jewishphilly.org.

KAPLIN MARTIN “Marty” LARRY - April 12,
2023. Husband of Elaine “Laney”
(Nee New). Father of Philip Kaplin
and Jill (Michael) Freiman. Brother
of Janet Newman. Grandfather of
Shira, Bonnie and Matthew Freiman.

Contributions in his memory may be
made to the American Cancer Society,
www.cancer.org. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
KESSLER ARNOLD MAIER was born April 9,
1927 in Bethlehem, PA to Joseph and
Dora Kessler, the youngest of four
siblings, Natalie, Stanley, and Bernie.

He passed on April 6th, 2023. Arnold’s
life was defined by his commitment to
family, faith, social justice, and becom-
ing the president of any organization
he joined. In 1945, he was drafted
into the army, serving in Germany for
a year. Infantry training in the South
made him keenly aware of racial in-
justice. He attended Temple University
and Law School at night on the GI Bill,
leading to a successful career in civil
litigation. In 1958, he married Naomi
Winston (“my best friend”) and they
celebrated their 65th wedding anni-
versary just days before his passing.

Arnold is survived by three children
(Susan Kessler Ross, David Kessler
and Carole Kessler Rosen) and seven
grandchildren (Rebecca Rosen, Julia
Ross, Rachel Kessler, Alana Rosen,
Danielle Kessler, Adam Ross, and
Miriam Rose Kessler). Travel with fam-
ily was a highlight. Five weeks driv-
ing across the US in a Buick Electra
225 with 3 kids, winters in Florida, a
cruise to Alaska, and a celebration in
Israel with the grandkids were trea-
sured memories. Arnold was an avid
photographer; his favorite photo was
the annual grandchild photo on the
sofa. Arnold insisted that his three
children talk weekly while in college.

“Your friends may come and go; your
family is on whom you can depend.”
Arnold was a beloved leader in the
Philadelphia Jewish community. He
was chairperson of the Young Adult
Division of the Allied Jewish Appeal,
founded the Young Men’s Council, and
served as president of Jewish Family
Service and his congregation, Beth
Hillel-Beth El. “Because I am the pres-
ident,” ended most disagreements.

Arnold will serve as President of the
Gates of Heaven. As a leader of the
Philadelphia Bar Association in 1974,
he brought Jimmy Hoffa to speak to
the organization because he believed
Mr. Hoffa “gave voice to the little guy,”
as attorneys should. He loved his work
and was a respected litigator. He was
most proud when a social injustice was
corrected as the result of his efforts.

We may never enjoy a Mrs. Smith’s
pie, but it’s a safer place to work be-
cause of him. In his later years, Arnold
worried the world had become terrible.

In truth, he had tremendous hope for
the future. Extremes of political dis-
course disappointed him. Still, he
trusted his children and grandchildren
to make the world a better place. We
shall miss him and make him proud.

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GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
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KRASSENSTEIN CLAIRE ANN (nee Caplan) April 10,
2023. Wife of Michael; Mother of Aryeh
Leib Yisrael (Lee) Krassenstein z”l
and Jill Rosenstein; Sister of Barbara
Slavin (Mark Goldstein) and Blanche
Kornfeld; Grandmother of Esther,
Yonatan (Rina), Matthew Reuben z”l,
Shoshi, David, and Levi. Contributions
in her memory may be made to Old
York Road Temple-Beth Am or charity
of your choice.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
KUBALL ROBERT on March 29, 2023. Beloved
husband of Susan (nee Schultz);
Loving father of Debbie Indictor
(Ken), Abby Watkins (Gregg), and
Brennan Kuball (Mandy); Dear broth-
er of Richard Kuball (Barbara) and the
late Nancy Frank; Brother-in-law of
Michael Frank; Devoted grandfather
of Hallie, Molly, Sophia, and Olivia. He
worked for Electro-Nite Co. for over
50 yrs and was loved in his industry
worldwide. Contributions in his mem-
ory may be made to Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society, 100 N. 20th St.,
Ste. 405, Phila., PA 19103.

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LANG NORMA M. (nee Dorfman), 92 of
Lansdale,PA formerly of Bensalem, PA
on April 10, 2023. Daughter of Phillip and
Elizabeth Dorfman; Beloved wife of the
late Irving; Loving mother of Sharon Shive
(Michael) and Pamela Lang; Dear sister
of Howard Dorfman (Linda) and Marilyn
Cohen; Devoted grandmother of Liza,
Jamie, Matthew, and Jack. Predeceased by
grandson Samuel Sokol. She was a lover
of books, old movies and jewelry. We would
like to thank the nurses and aides at Elm
Terrace Gardens for making her last days
comfortable. Contributions in her mem-
ory may be made to First Candle (SIDS
Alliance), 21 Locust Ave., Ste. 2 B-3, New
Canaan, CT 06840, www.firstcandle.org
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