travel guidebooks. Each January Tobi and
Bob attended the National Association of
Homebuilders International Builders’ Show
concluded with a week of rest and relaxation
in Miami Beach. Eventually they purchased a
beachfront condominium an hour north in
Highland Beach. They later moved into a
single-family home
nearby Boca Raton
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where they established a winter residence at
St. Andrews Country Club, making many new
and dear friends and welcoming frequent vis-
its by their children and grandchildren. Hav-
ing devoted her entire life to her family, Tobi
will be lovingly remembered and missed by
Bob, her beloved husband of 60 years, son
Stephen and his wife Susan of Bethesda, MD,
son Michael and his wife Jill of Lancaster,
daughter Judi and her husband Marc Levine
of Woodbury, NY, her 8 grandchildren, Ryan
and Rebecca Sherman, Samantha, Brett and
Alex Sherman, Chloe, Dylan and Jack Levine,
her brother and sister-in-law Bruce and Ilene
Folbaum, nephews and niece and many dear
friends. Tobi’s family is grateful to Diana
Yuja, her devoted and loving caregiver for the
last 2+ years. An animal lover, Tobi was pre-
deceased by her beloved furry family mem-
bers, Max, Daisy, Winnie, and Yoyo Sher-
man. May the memory of Tobi Shirley Sher-
man be for a blessing. Funeral and interment
took place in Boca Raton, FL. Memorial con-
tributions in Tobi’s honor may be made to
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
(http://donate.ushmm.org). KRONISH FUNERAL HOME
www.kronishfuneralhome.com C OMMUNITY / deaths
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SHERMAN Tobi Shirley Sherman, 80, beloved wife,
mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend
to many, a long-time resident of Manheim
Township, died peacefully surrounded by her
loving family in Boca Raton, FL on July 23,
2021. She fought valiantly for more than two
years before succumbing to complications
following a battle against cancer. Born in the
Bronx, NY to the late Abraham and Sylvia
(Feldman) Folbaum, Tobi grew up in the Ox-
ford Circle neighborhood of Northeast Phil-
adelphia, graduating from Northeast High
School in 1959. Tobi was a lifelong lover of
many genres of music and was a gifted sing-
er during her younger years. While attending
a Tamiment Lodge reunion dance in Phil-
adelphia with a group of friends, she accep-
ted a dance request from a nice-looking
young guy named Bob who said he had
traveled from Lancaster with a friend to at-
tend the event. A whirlwind romance ensued,
and Tobi and Bob wed on November 19,
1960, whereupon they established a loving
home in Lancaster where Bob’s family and
business roots ran deep and where his par-
ents, the late Samuel and Kitty Sherman lov-
ingly embraced their new daughter-in-law.

Tobi and Bob were members of Temple Beth
El and Congregation Shaarai Shomayim in
Lancaster. Tobi was an incredible life partner,
domestic engineer, and athlete. She enjoyed
all of the cardio classes offered at the many
gyms to which she belonged. She played golf
and tennis, including many years as Bob’s
late-night doubles partner at Old Hickory
Racquet Club, and was a long-standing parti-
cipant in ladies' bowling leagues in Lan-
caster. Tobi was a devoted and competitive
mahjong and canasta player forging lifelong
friendships with her many game-table mates.

She was a devoted and loving mother and
homemaker with a passion for experiment-
ing with creative recipes and practicing
healthy eating. Her 1970’s religious school
carpool runs were legendary in pushing the
boundaries of physics (and the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania) by seeing
how many kids could squeeze into her Pon-
tiac Firebird. Tobi cherished family rituals
such as visits to her parents’ home on
Souder Street in Philly, trips down the shore
to Atlantic City and to New York City for
shopping and eating, summers spent at the
Host Town pool and Sunday Zangari’s pizza
nights with the Moss family. She and Bob
shared a passion for collecting modern art
filling their homes with impeccable acquisi-
tions from galleries and artists. Music was a
constant in her life – the radio was always
turned on in the house and in her car, and
she and Bob (sometimes with the kids in
tow) frequented live performances of their fa-
vorites – Neil Diamond, Barbara Streisand,
Simon and Garfunkel, Tom Jones and so
many others. Bob and Tobi also loved over-
seas travel, crisscrossing the globe several
times, aided by rental cars, road maps and
travel guidebooks. Each January Tobi and
Bob attended the National Association of
Homebuilders International Builders’ Show
concluded with a week of rest and relaxation
in Miami Beach. Eventually they purchased a
beachfront condominium an hour north in
Highland Beach. They later moved into a
single-family home in nearby Boca Raton
where they established a winter residence at
St. Andrews Country Club, making many new
and dear friends and welcoming frequent vis-
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by their children and grandchildren. Hav-
ing devoted her entire life to her family, Tobi
will be lovingly remembered and missed by
Bob, her beloved husband of 60 years, son
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WENITSKY Morton Wenitsky, “Reds”, peacefully passed
away on July 17th. Born in 1928, he leaves
behind his daughter and his grandchildren.

Reds was a veteran, an entrepreneur, son,
brother, friend, husband, father, and the most
special Pop-Pop in the world. He was a hand-
some, sharp, strong, funny, generous and
kind man, with a warm heart, and a stomach
full of desserts. A “gute nshmh” (good soul).

Reds went above and beyond giving his help,
guidance, and love to everyone, enriching
their lives. He is forever watching over his
loved ones, making sure our “fondest dreams
come true.” He will be missed as greatly as
he is loved.

W O LF S ON
S I L V E R M A N
Robert Silverman, age 85, beloved husband
of Sandra Silverman (nee Zwanetz), father of
Michael Silverman, Susan Silverman Riechel-
son (Kevin), Andrea Strominger (Elan) and
Shelly Preate. Pop Pop of Hailey, Dylan,
Chelsea, Marissa, Travis, Garrett, Alexa and
Ava. Bob was raised on Randolph Street in
Philadelphia and was in the 200th class at
Central High School. He graduated from
Temple Law School in 1960 and practiced as
a trial lawyer in Philadelphia for 50 years. In
his retirement, he found his true calling as a
Constitutional Law professor at Temple Asso-
ciation of Retired People/OLLI. From April to
October you would find him watching his be-
loved Phillies lose. Donations in Bob's
memory can be made to OLLI/Temple Uni-
versity or the donor's choice.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
W A G M A N
Lynn Suzanne Wagman (nee Oleve), July
26th, 2021; of Rydal, PA formerly of Melrose
Park. Wife of the late Dr. Albert D. Wagman;
Mother of Nancy Wagman (David Storey),
Janet LeMonnier (Joseph), Daniel Wagman,
Carolyn Pfeiffer (Michael) and the late Dr.

Richard S. Wagman; Sister of Marcia Halbert
(the late Marvin); Grandmother of Benjamin,
Margo, Ann, Rachel, Jacob and Rayna. Ser-
vices were private. The family respectfully re-
quests contributions in lieu of flowers be
made to Gratz College or Jefferson Health
Hospice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com A Community Remembers
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www.JewishExponent.com Merle A. Wolfson, 91, of Bala Cynwyd,
Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully, sur-
rounded by family, on July 20, 2021. Born on
September 11, 1929 in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Max
and Rose (Rosenberg) Wolfson. Merle was
an enthusiastic and active member of the
Philadelphia legal community for over six
decades since graduating from Temple Law
School in 1954. He practiced law into his
90s, for many years with his own firm, Krek-
stein, Wolfson and Krekstein, and most re-
cently with the firm of Kohn, Swift and Graf.

He loved to ski and play golf but most of all
he loved to spend time with family and
friends. Merle leaves behind two daughters,
Beth (Rick) Littlejohn and Tammi Wolfson
(Richard Garrard) as well as eight beloved
grandchildren, their spouses (and future) as
well as 13 precious great-grandchildren.

Merle was a master at creating, cherishing
and maintaining relationships and will be
missed dearly by extended family and friends
dating back to the 1930s. Per Merle’s wishes,
there will be no formal service. Family will
celebrate his incredible life privately. Please
consider sharing a memory on
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welcome at The Michael J. Fox Foundation
www.michaeljfox.org Z I T O ME R
Louise Zitomer (nee Slosberg) on July 26,
2021. Beloved wife of the late Ralph; Loving
mother of Deborah Neff, David (Jenine) Neff
and Robin Clebnik; Dear sister of Sabra
Grossman; Devoted grandmother of Hari,
Stefanie and Dana. Services and interment
were private. Contributions in her memory
may be made to National Parkinson’s Found-
ation, 200 SE 1st St., Ste. 800, Miami, FL
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