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DEATH NOTICES
K U S H N E R
Ferne Rodale Kushner, 92, of Allentown,
passed away May 26, 2021 in her home sur-
rounded by her loving family. She was the
widow of Jack J. Kushner, who passed away
in 2014 and with whom she shared 62 years
of marriage. Born in Brooklyn, she was the
daughter of the late Joseph and Esther
(Brooks) Rodale. She was a 1947 graduate
of Allentown High School and received her
Bachelor’s Degree in 1951 from Penn State
University. Ferne was an early education
teacher at the Allentown Jewish Community
Center, where she was a member and board
member. She was a member and board
member of Congregation Keneseth Israel and
a member of Jewish Family Services. Surviv-
ors: Children JoAnne Abrams (Robert), Dav-
id Kushner and Leila Covrigaru (Arie); Grand-
children Kori (Taryn), Barr (Jill) and Avi;
Great Grandchildren Jack, Max and Leo. She
was predeceased by a daughter, Kathy. Due
to COVID 19, services will be private. Ar-
rangements entrusted to Bachman, Kulik &
Reinsmith Funeral Home, Allentown. Contri-
butions may be made to Congregation Kene-
seth Israel, 2227 W. Chew St., Allentown, PA
18104. BACHMAN, KULIK & REINSMITH
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S A L T Z M A N
“Aunt” Carole Saltzman passed peacefully on
July 27 th 2021. Beloved wife of Stevan Saltz-
man. Loving Mother of Joanne and Suzanne.

Grandmother of Adam, Evan, Ethan, and
Wendy. Great Grandmother to Emerson. Fu-
neral arrangements will be private. She will
be remembered by many for her kindness
and was often awarded for her philanthropic
generosity. She has donated her body to
www.sciencecare.com to support medical re-
search, education and training around the
globe. Loved hosting parties for friends and
family. Organized her high school reunions
for Cheltenham class of 1954. Loved to
dance. Graduate of Shippensburg College for
early childhood education. Spent most of her
life working with children at Camp Canaden-
sis. Contributions in her memory can be
made to Golden Slipper Camp 215 Presiden-
tial Blvd Ste 1 Bala Cynwyd PA 19004
www.goldenslippercamp.org O R A Z I
Eileen Orazi, July 29, 2021 of Audubon, PA,
formerly of Penn Valley. Beloved wife of the
late Dante Orazi; Loving mother of Alan Cher-
nick, Carolyn (Mitchell) Davis, Barbara Harris,
Joanne Bovelle, Donna (Michael) Viglianti,
Carol (Edward) McKinney and Doris (George)
Swartz; cherished grandmother of fourteen
and great-grandmother of eight. She was
also devoted to her sisters, Sharon Spitzer
and the late Marcia Dimou and to her brother
Henry Harad. Contributions in Eileen’s
memory may be made to a charity of the
donor’s choice.

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M E R V ES
Dr. Stanley Merves, August 2, 2021, beloved
husband of Audrey (nee Stein), adored father
of Elizabeth (Peter) Bein, Amy (Mark) Fried-
man and Jennifer (Brian) Robbins; dear
brother of Mildred (late Harold) Fisher; also
survived by 9 loving grandchildren. Contribu-
tions in his memory may be made to Temple
University's Dr. Stanley Merves Fox School of
Business Memorial Fund, Temple Univ. Insti-
tutional Advancement, P.O. Box 827651,
Phila., PA 19182-7651 or Abramson Senior
Care, LB# 8157, P.O. Box 95000, Phila., PA
19195-0001 or Harriton House, 500 Harriton
Road, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010.

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Natalie Scharf (née Mehlman) age 95, of
Northeast Philadelphia passed away peace-
fully on August 1, 2021 surrounded by her
loving family. Ms. Scharf, whose Hebrew
name is Necha bat Rasel, was born in Ja-
worzno, Poland in 1925. The Holocaust
decimated her family - her parents, Yitzhak
and Rasel, and three sisters, Chava, Rivka,
and Sarah, were killed along with many oth-
ers; she survived but spent several harrow-
ing years in the Gabersdorf labor camp. Her
brother, Leon, and one sister, Yadja, also
survived. She met her husband, Bernard, in a
displaced persons camp after the war and in
1947 they settled in Philadelphia. Ms. Scharf
worked as a seamstress for many years and
was a member and choir singer with the As-
sociation of Jewish New Americans. She
overcame her experiences to build a loving
family and is survived by her son, Jeffrey and
daughter-in-law Nancy, and her daughter An-
die and son-in-law Yehuda as well as grand-
children Joshua, Michael, Cara, Niva, and
Jonathan, and great grandchildren Aidan,
Daria, and Benjamin, plus many other family
members both blood and chosen. In remem-
bering her we are drawn to the MLK quote:
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only
light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate;
only love can do that.” Contributions in her
memory may be made to St. Mary Hospital,
Office of Philanthropy, 1207 Langhorne-New-
town Rd, Langhorne PA 19047.

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S C HU R R
Howard Schurr, July 29, 2021. Beloved hus-
band of Marsha; loving father of Beth (Gary)
Glassman and David (Lisa) Schurr; devoted
grandfather of Alexander (Erin), Sara, Scott
(Jayme), Amber, and Jake; loving great-
grandfather to Charlie. Contributions in his
memory may be made to Trustbridge Found-
ation (www.trustbridgefoundation.org).

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S I LV E R M A N
Ronna B. Silverman (nee Berger). July 27,
2021. Devoted wife of Donald M. Loving
mother of Marc Silverman (Randi) and Sta-
cey Silverman. Beloved grandmother, “Om”,
of Alex and Michael. Funeral services were
private. Contributions in her memory may be
made to the Holy Redeemer Hospital-Palliat-
ive Care Department, 521 Moredon Road,
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006.

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V E D ER M A N
Irwin J. Vederman, 91, passed away on Tues-
day, August 3, 2021 at HopeHealth Hulitar
Hospice Center. He was the beloved husband
of Susan (Hyman) Vederman for 54 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late
Samuel and Dora (Jaffe) Vederman, he had
lived in Warwick for 51 years. Irwin served in
the US Army from 1948-50, stationed in Fort
Devens, MA. He was a lifetime jewelry sales-
man, retiring in 2007. Irwin was a member of
Temple Sinai. Devoted father of Samuel Ve-
derman (Jennifer Griffis) of Lake Havasu City,
AZ and Harris Marc Vederman (Carol) of
Dickerson, MD. Loving “Papi” of Cecelia and
Adeline. Dear brother of the late Adele
Rakoff, Norma Mirow and Robert Vederman.

Uncle Irv to devoted nieces and nephews. He
is also survived by his fluffy companion, Lulu
Vedercat. Funeral services were held
Thursday, August 5, 2021 at SHALOM ME-
MORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave.,
Cranston. Contributions in his memory may
be made to Temple Sinai, 30 Hagen Ave.,
Cranston, RI 02920. For online condolences,
please visit ShalomMemorialChapel.com.

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W E I N G RA D
Joan Laurie Weingrad (nee Segall), August 2,
2021, of Yardley, PA. Beloved wife of Murray
Weingrad; step-mother of Cheryl (Allen)
Sandrow and Mark (Michelle) Weingrad.

Contributions in her memory may be made to
a charity of the donor's choice.

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Audrey (nee Weisman). August 3, 2021 of
Media, Pa. Wife of the late Merton. Mother of
Effie (Barry) Brenner, Jay (Susan) Erlichman
and Marcia (Robert) Katz. Step-mother of Mi-
chael (Amy Berkowitz) Zitin. Sister of Elaine
(Richard) Gogel. Also survived by ten grand-
children and six great-grandchildren. Ser-
vices and interment were private. The family
requests that contributions in her memory be
made to the Alzheimer's Association.

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