obituaries
ABRAMS MAUREEN HELEN (nee Stark).

April 20, 2023 of Penn Valley, Pa.

Beloved wife of the late Basil. Devoted
mother of Paula (Bill) Glazer, Elyce
(Justin Bedard) Abrams and Stefan
(Elizabeth) Abrams. Cherished sis-
ter of the late Louise Altbeker. Proud
grandmother of Julia, Amanda, Emily,
Oliver, Evan, Josephine and Zachary.

The family requests that contributions
in her memory be made to the Michael
J. Fox Foundation or to Jewish
Federation of Greater Philadelphia.

JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS
www.levinefuneral.com ABRAMSON
Sheila (nee Clibanoff)-April 18, 2023,
of Phila.; beloved wife of Allan; loving
mother of Allan “Pog” Skale (Andrea),
Stanley Skale (Christy), Dana Shain
(Ron) and Holly Hibbs; devoted sister
of Arlene Billow (Jeffrey); cherished
grandmother of Gavin, Felicia, Josh,
Ali, Dean and Shawn. In lieu of flow-
ers, contributions in Sheila’s mem-
ory may be made to the Pancreatic
Cancer Action Network (pancan.org).

JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS
www.levinefuneral.com Fame inductee, passed away on April
14, 2023. Loving father of Shari Center
(Aimee Batson) of Overland Park,
KS, and Michael (Nancy) Center of
Lafayette Hill, PA. Brother of Lawrence
Center. Grandfather of Adam Center
and Matthew Center. Howard was a
graduate of Overbrook High School
and Temple University. He spent many
a summer at Camp Saginaw making
lifelong friends. Was drafted into the
Army at Fort Dix where he spent time
in active and reserve duties. After
working at Fairmount Automotive for
a few years with his mentor, he went
out on his own and started Howard
Automotive, Inc., which after 50 years
is still going strong today, run by his
son Michael. Howard loved his family
and friends, basketball, building mod-
el trains, reading a good book, and
most of all his grandsons. Graveside
services were held Monday, April 17,
2023, at Haym Salomon Memorial
Park. Contributions in his memo-
ry may be made to Birthright Israel
Foundation, P.O. Box 21615, New
York, NY 10087, birthrightisrael.foun-
dation/donate/; to the BrightSpring
Hospice Foundation (Grane Hospice),
805 N. Whittington Parkway, Louisville,
KY 40222, granehospice.com/donate/;
and to Artman, 7002 Butler Pike,
Ambler, PA 19002, libertylutheran.org/
giving/ways-to-give/. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
FINBERG CENTER
HOWARD CHARLES,
longtime Philadelphia
businessman and
Philadelphia Jewish Basketball Hall of
PHYLLIS (nee Schwartz). April 19,2023.

Devoted wife of the late Sheldon Finberg.

Loving mother of Fred Glickstein, Michael
Glickstein, Kevin Glickstein, and Andrew
Finberg. Beloved grandmother of Morgan,
Deniyele, Mikena, Harrison, Holland, and
Marshall. Contributions in her memory
may be made to the Fox Chase Cancer
Center, www.foxchase.org
GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
ory may be made to Assoc. Alumni
of Central High School, centralhigh-
alumni.com/tribute-gift/ or Arcadia
Univ. Office of Univ. of Advancement,
alumni@arcadia.edu/fundraising/ donation/
GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
WOLGIN HOWARD
SHARON (née Wein), beloved wife of
the late Charles W. Howard, lost her
long and courageous battle with can-
cer on April 10, 2023 surrounded by
her family at her home. Sharon was
born in Philadelphia on June 8th, 1941
to the late Jonas and Miriam Wein.

Above all else, Sharon loved and dot-
ed on her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter Dr.

Lynne Freeman Kirnon of Newtown,
her son Dr. Marc (Dr. Desrene)
Freeman of Hilltown, and her four pre-
cious grandchildren (Lauren Kirnon,
Sarah Kirnon, Alissa Freeman, and
Joshua Freeman). She is also sur-
vived by a host of other relatives.

Originally from Philadelphia, Sharon
lived in Bucks County. She loved to
read, garden, clean, and especially
bake for her adoring family. For many
years her passion was boating with
her family on the Chesapeake Bay. In
lieu of flowers the family requests that
donations be made in her memory to
the American Cancer Society
GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
SCHWARTZ IRVING BRUCE on April 14, 2023.

Beloved husband of Dr. Donna
Antonucci; Dear brother of Howard
Schwartz (Nancy); Loving uncle Joshua
Schwartz. Contributions in his mem-
DR. WILLIAM Urologist, Philanthropist,
Art Lover passed away Wednesday
April 12th 2023. William (Bill) Wolgin,
100, was born in Philadelphia PA in
1922 to Israel and Rose Basin Wolgin.

The third of four brothers, Bill main-
tained a residence in the Philadelphia
area for his entire life. A veteran, Bill
served his country as a doctor during
WWII and the Korean war. Educated
at the University of Pennsylvania and
Hahnemann Medical College, Bill
completed his internship at Mt Sinai
Hospital and became a licensed phy-
sician in 1948. Wanting to perform
surgery, Bill chose a specialization
in Urology and, after the completion
of his residencies at Hahneman and
Mt Sinai in 1951, he went on to be-
come a Board Certified Urologist and
the Chairman of the Department of
Urology at Albert Einstein Medical
Center. After starting his own prac-
tice in 1953 he spent 12 years teach-
ing at Hahnemann Medical College
(1953-1958) and Temple University
School of Medicine (1969-1976)
and was published ten times. Bill
was introduced to his wife Acey by
her brother who was his classmate
at Hahnemann. Together they had
two children, two grandchildren, and
three great grandchildren. Married
for 67 years at the time of her death,
Bill and Acey shared many adven-
tures together. Acey’s expertise as a
travel agent was invaluable as she ar-
ranged trips across the globe in which
the two traveled to hundreds of cities
on six continents. Often traveling as
the ship’s doctor, Bill enjoyed sailing
and completed many impressive and
often treacherous crossings. Acey’s
involvement in the art world as a
Trustee of the Philadelphia Museum
of Art allowed them to be deeply in-
volved in the nascent contemporary
art movement. They often hosted
notable artists such as Andy Warhol,
Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstien, and
Claes Oldenberg in their apartment
in Philadelphia. A lifelong art collec-
tor and enthusiast, Bill was active
with the Boca Raton Museum of Art
for decades serving as a Trustee and
twice as Chairman of the Board. In
recognition of his long service and
achievements he was awarded the
Jean Spence Lifetime Achievement
Award by the Boca Raton Museum
of Art in 2010. Continuing his philan-
thropic efforts in the art community,
Bill became a Trustee and member of
the Advisory committee of Woodmere
Art Museum in 2012. Bill was prede-
ceased by his wife Ann Claire (Acey)
Wolgin. He is survived by his children
Richard I. Wolgin and his wife Mune
Sileika, and his daughter Frances
Ann (Fredi) Wolgin. His grandchil-
dren Miriam Sokoloff, Daniel Wolgin
and his wife, Andrea Wolgin and their
three children.

Contributions in William’s honor can
be made to:
Woodmere Art Museum
9201 Germantown Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-0476
Jewish Federation of Greater
Philadelphia Two Commerce Square
2001 Market Street, Suite 2300
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 832-0500
JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS
www.levinefuneral.com May Their Memory Be For a Blessing
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APRIL 28–MAY 4
FRIDAY, A P R I L 28
KI SPRING CELEBRATION
Join Reform Congregation Keneseth
Israel for a Shabbat dinner celebrating
Israel@75 as part of its spring
celebration, starting at 5:30 p.m.

Programming continues on Sunday at 11
a.m. for a “Puppets and Pizzazz” event.

For more information, email
contact@kenesethisrael.org or
215-887-8700. 8339 Old York Road,
Elkins Park.

SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA
Come celebrate Shabbat Across
America at Congregations of Shaare
Shamayim at 6 p.m. Join us and
hundreds of synagogues across the
continent and take part in a historic
national Jewish event to celebrate what
unifies all Jewish people – Shabbat.

Call the synagogue office at
215-677-1600 for further details.

9768 Verree Road, Philadelphia.

THEATRE ARIEL PERFORMANCE
In a world where family is everything,
Yehudis and her husband struggle
to have a baby. “To Reach Across a
River,” performed by Theatre Ariel at
8 p.m. at Mishkan Shalom, and again
on Sunday at 7 p.m., tells a story as
timeless as Sarah’s, as potent as the
rescue of Moses from the Nile. For
more information, contact info@
theatreariel.org or 610-667-9230.

4101 Freeland Ave., Philadelphia.

SATU R DAY, A PR I L 29
LUNCH AND LEARN
Join Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El for
a Lunch and Learn to celebrate Israel
75. Rabbi Saul Grife will discuss the
Dreyfus Affair and its relationship to the
establishment of Zionism and the state
of Israel, starting at 9:15 a.m. For more
information, contact office@mbiee.org
or 215-635-1505. 8339 Old York Road,
Elkins Park.

S UNDAY, A P R I L 30
EVENING WITH MICHAEL
SOLOMONOV Join Beth Sholom Congregation
for an evening with chef Michael
Solomonov at 7 p.m. Tickets start
F R I DAY, AP RIL 28
at $36. For more information, visit
bethsholomcongregation.shulcloud. com/form/solomonov4302 or contact
elliot225@gmail.com or 215-605-1661.

8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park.

MONDAY, MAY 1
BOOK CLUB
The Book Club of Congregations of
Shaare Shamayim will host its May
Zoom session at 7 p.m. Our book this
month is “Finding Dorothy” by Elizabeth
Letts. For further information, or to
register for the program, contact
Lynn Ratmansky at 215-677-1600.

9768 Verree Road, Philadelphia.

TUESDAY, MAY 2
AJC TALK WITH ELISHA WIESEL
Elisha Wiesel, a former financial
executive and son of Nobel Laureate
and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel,
shares his father’s message and
continues his legacy by standing
up for persecuted communities at
this American Jewish Committee
Philadelphia/Southern New Jersey
talk at noon. For more information,
contact philadelphia@ajc.org or
215-665-2300. 1735 Market St.,
52nd floor, Philadelphia.

SISTERHOOD HIGH TEA
Learn about the fascinating life
and career of Barbra Streisand at
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim
Sisterhood’s High Tea. Join us at
1 p.m. and wear your best high tea
attire. The afternoon begins with
a luncheon that includes high tea
sandwiches and a variety of desserts.

For more information, contact the
synagogue office at 215-677-1600.

9768 Verree Road, Philadelphia.

HADASSAH AUTHOR TALK
Newtown Hadassah presents an
evening with guest author Jean
Hoffmann Lewanda, beginning at
5 p.m. Hoff­mann Lewan­da was born
in 1954, one year after her par­ents,
Paul and Shirley Hoff­mann, arrived in the
Unit­ed States from Shang­hai.

For more information, contact
beileen602@yahoo.com or 267-250-
9916. 171 Jacksonville Road, Ivyland.

SHABBAT GATHERINGS
Join your family, friends and community to welcome Shabbat throughout
Greater Philadelphia. The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia has
opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds. For more information,
visit israel75.jewishphilly.org or contact israel75@jewishphilly.org.

T H U RSDAY, MAY 4
DEATH OF A SALESMAN
DISCUSSION Arthur Miller’s play “Death of a
Salesman” is considered by some
critics one of the greatest plays of
the 20th century. Join Congregation
Kol Ami’s Rabbi Richard Address and
Mark Pinzur at 7:30 p.m. for a lively
virtual discussion about this play
as part of the synagogue’s
First Thursdays programming.

Register at kolaminj.shulcloud.com/
event/firstthursmay2023. JAHM KICKOFF CONCERT
Join us at the Weitzman National
Museum of American Jewish History
or via livestream as Frank London’s
Klezmer Brass All Stars and Joshua
Nelson, the Prince of Kosher Gospel,
take the stage for a kickoff celebration
for Jewish American Heritage Month.

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