obituaries
BLUMBERG JUDY, 63, passed on November
13th, 2022. Survived by her
mother Claire Blumberg-Schein,
(nee Steinman), her sister Susan
Blumberg De Castro, and her
brother Steven Blumberg. Loved
by many, Judy was a fixture in
the Northeast Philadelphia com-
munity. A graduate of Northeast
High and Community College of
Philadelphia, Judy worked in online
sales, and was seeking her real es-
tate license. She was a volunteer
for the 7th Police District Advisory
Council and was a committee per-
son for the 56th Ward. Judy was
a poll worker for the Philadelphia
Board of Elections. Contributions
in her memory may be made to
the Jewish Federation of Greater
Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania
SPCA, or a charity of choice.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
COHEN BEATRICE (nee Moser) on
November 16, 2022. Wife of the
late Abraham; survived by lov-
ing daughter Arlene and a son
Kenneth; also survived by 3 grand-
children, 9 great grandchildren
and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Contributions in her memory may
be made to Phila. Shriners Hospital
for Children, 3551 N Broad St.,
Phila., PA 19140.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
GORENSTEIN JOEL-Passed away on November
18, 2022. Husband of Michelle
Gorenstein (nee
Freedman). Father of Sarah Rachel Gorenstein.

Son of Lenore and the late Fred
Gorenstein. Brother of Scott
Gorenstein. Contributions in his
memory may be made to Gift of Life
Donor Program, www.donors1.org.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
22 er of Alison Levin and Jared Levin
(Stephanie). In lieu of flowers,
contributions in Sandra’s memory
may be made to the Alzheimer’s
Association (alz.org).

JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS
www.levinefuneral.com KESSLER
ROSALYN (nee Wexler), passed
away on November 7th, 2022, at
96 years old. The daughter of Max
and Ida Wexler. Beloved mother
of David (Debbie) and Stephen
(Anne); grandmother of Brandon
Kessler, Daniel Kessler, Brooke
(Alexander) Huddleston, Nicole
(Mark) Norman; great grandmother
of Grace and Ryan Norman. Loving
aunt of Tari Shapiro, Lynn (Tom)
Mann, and Susan (Alan) Steinberg.

She is predeceased by her broth-
er Joseph, nephew Barry Wexler,
nieces Paulene Gonzalez and
Sharon Wexler, and sister-in-law
Phyllis(Daniel) Yudof. Rosalyn was
born in 1926 to parents who fled
the Czar’s pogroms near Kyiv in
1910. Growing up in the Olney sec-
tion of Philadelphia she was one
of the Greatest Generation. She
lived through Pearl Harbor and saw
her high school classmate’s sacri-
fices to keep our nation free. As a
loving sister she helped her broth-
er Joseph with his family after his
World War II Navy service ended.

She was one was of many to start
the baby boom generation in 1950’s
suburbia in Levittown, Pa. Later
moving back to Philadelphia to
raise her two sons with invaluable
aid from her parents. She started
her career in the claims depart-
ment of Royal Insurance. Excelling
in her career she was promoted to
Dept Manager. After the company
reorganized, she took on the role
of executive secretary. She feared
the new computer technology that
her company had adopted but soon
became the go-to expert that her
colleagues relied upon. Rosalyn
relocated to Johnson City, TN, to
be closer to her son David and his
family who gave her loving care in
her golden years. She enjoyed a
long 30-year retirement, reading,
rooting for her beloved Eagles foot-
ball team and a new passion of golf.

Contributions in her memory may
be made to a charity of the donor’s
choice. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
LEVIN SANDRA (nee Weiner), November
19, 2022, of Henrico, VA; beloved
wife of Robert Levin; loving moth-
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METZGER ANNETTE (Nettie)-Of Atlantic City,
NJ and Delray Beach, FL, former-
ly of Philadelphia, PA, passed
away on Friday, Nov 18, 2022 at
the age of 89 after recently being
diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Nettie was the beloved daugh-
ter of the late Samuel and Birdie
Wallace, and wife of the late Harold
Metzger. She is survived by her
children Scott Klein (Sheri), Stacey
Smith (Paul), Adam Klein (Jim
Walsh), Richard Metzger (Donald
Curinga), her sister in life and best
friend, Jeanne Rabben (Bob), her
sibling Lucky Kejha (Joseph). She
is predeceased by her sister Chris
Schnabel (Marvin), and her broth-
er Raphael Wallace (Florence).

In addition to her children, she is
also survived by her grandchil-
dren Amanda Magaziner, Danielle
Smith, Lauren Platt, Harrison Klein,
Louis Curinga, Veronica Curinga,
as well as many nieces and neph-
ews. In lieu of flowers the family
requests donations be made to
Samaritan Hospice of New Jersey
(samaritannj.org) or a charity of the
donor’s choice.

JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS
www.levinefuneral.com NIPON
ALBERT, 95 of Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, passed
away peacefully of natural causes on
November 20, 2022 surrounded
by his loving family. Albert was
born to parents Louis and Sara
Nipon, on September 11, 1927, in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Albert
graduated from West Philadelphia
High School where he was a star
athlete, excelling in both football
and track and field. He continued
his athletic pursuits while serving
our country in the Army for 18
months, ultimately as a Sergeant.

He often reminisced about com-
peting against elite football play-
ers like Ollie Kline and George
Taliaferro while in the Army. He re-
ceived a degree in Accounting from
Temple University in 1951, where
he was 4-year varsity letter winner
in football, wrestling and track and
field. He was also a member of Pi
Lam Fraternity. Albert met his wife
Pearl in 1952 when he threw her
fully clothed into a swimming pool
in Atlantic City, NJ. Thereafter, he
sang “you are my sunshine” to her
each night until she predeceased
him in 2018 at the age of 90.

Together, they raised a large and
loving family and built a success-
ful fashion business. Albert, as the
head of business, and Pearl, as the
head of design, built one of fash-
ions most prolific and elegant de-
sign houses, the one which bears
his name. Started in 1972, The
Albert Nipon label was known for
celebrating both femininity and the
power of women in the workplace.

Albert was always most proud of
the international prominence of his
company and that unlike most oth-
er fashion houses, was based in
Philadelphia. Albert will be remem-
bered as the dashing figure behind
the line that bears his name, yet
the more important legacy are his
love of his wife Pearl of 65 years,
and his children, grandchildren
and great grandchildren. He was a
family man first, instilling in his chil-
dren the values of “physical and
mental exercise as the fountain of
youth”, of “show me don’t tell me”,
and of following the Golden Rule.

He credits his perspective of life
to his own parents who lost a son
during the pogroms, emigrated
from Russia during the first world
war and raised their four sons on
Rodney Street in Philadelphia.

Their hard work and love of fam-
ily instilled values in Albert that
would last a lifetime. Albert was a
life-long Philadelphia Eagles fan.

Even when his health was failing,
friends and family would join him
in his home on Sunday to watch
his Eagles and enjoy his traditional
bagels and lox brunch. He wait-
ed ninety years for the Eagles to
win a Superbowl and in 2018, he
and Pearl celebrated that victory
on the streets of his beloved city
of Philadelphia. Albert is survived
by his son Larry and his wife Lois;
his son Leon; his son Andrew and
his wife Nancy (Easton) and his
daughter Barbara Joy and her
husband Craig Spencer; and his
grandchildren Max Nipon and wife
Irissa, Zach Nipon and wife Marli,
Arielle Spencer and husband
Caleb Hodge, Taylor Spencer, Max
Spencer, Jake Spencer, William
Nipon, Sadie Nipon, Zane Nipon
and his great granddaughter, Noa
Nipon. The family will hold a pri-
vate ceremony and put Albert to
eternal rest with his beloved Pearl.

LAUREL HILL FUNERAL HOME
www.laurelhillphl.com PRUSKY
Paul M., MD Passed away on
November 21 at his home in
Haverford, PA, at the age of 91.

Beloved husband for 68 years to
Susan Mandel Prusky; devoted
father of Jonathan Prusky (Leslie
Lieberman), Naomi Prusky (Rabbi
David Levin), and Steven Prusky
(Naama Yarden); Doting grand-
father/”Paca Paul” to Alana (Matt
Fowler), Rebecca (Jake Dersovitz)
Melissa, Sara, Annie (Dayton
Williams), Talia, Shira, Jake and
Isaac, and great-grandfather to
Dashiell. Paul graduated from
Harvard Medical School, educat-
ed himself about the stock market,
and ultimately started his money
management firm, which he ran
for six decades. In addition to his
family and work, he loved MSNBC,
the New York Times, his wife and
daughter’s matzah ball soup, and
chopped liver. Donations can be
made in Paul’s honor to the Rescue
Task Force, 25 E. Athens Avenue,
Ardmore, PA 19003. www.rescue
task force.org
LAUREL HILL FUNERAL HOME
www.laurelhillphl.com RIEDER
MIRIAM “Mimi” (nee Schmerling)
age 95, passed away November
16, 2022. Beloved wife of the late
Robert Rieder. Loving mother
of Ross Rieder (Vicki Gershon),
Dr. Carolyn Rieder (Gary), and



Judi Rieder-Siegel (Larry Siegel).

Adoring grandmother of Rich Siegel
(Dori), Shelly Magnes (Andy),
Nathan Rieder, and great-grand-
mother of Miriam, Valerie, Zoe,
and Tyler. Contributions in her
memory may be made to Planned
Parenthood. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
ROTMAN RAYMOND-November 17, 2022 of
Philadelphia, PA. Beloved husband
of the late Marilyn (nee Gonshery);
loving father of Leslie Rotman
Sackman (Dr. Scott Sackman)
and Dr. Eric Rotman (Risa); ador-
ing grandfather of Mariel, Lola,
and Morgan; devoted brother of
Irving Rotman (Norma) and the
late Seymour and the late Irma.

Raymond taught history at Fels
High School for 41 years. He also
worked at Fleet’s Men’s and Boys
while teaching and continued
past his retirement from Fels High
School. Funeral services were held
Monday Nov. 21 with interment at
Roosevelt Memorial Park. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made
to the American Cancer Society
(cancer.org). JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS
www.levinefuneral.com SACK
SYLVIA (nee Aronowitz), died on
November 18, 2022.

Beloved wife of the late Leon Sack; devot-
ed mother of Carol Denmark (Bill),
Robin Meyerowitz (Rabbi Allan),
and Sherrie Berman (Joel); also
survived by 8 loving grandchildren
and 21 loving great grandchil-
dren. Contributions in her mem-
ory may be made to the National
The Parkinson’s Foundation, 200
Southeast First St., Suite 800,
Miami FL 33131 or to a charity of
the donors choice.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
SILVER SANFORD,
Nov. 12,
2022. Father of Michael (Debera) Silver,
Larry (Lisa) Silver, Dr. Dave
(Diana) Silver, and Diane Weiser.

Grandfather of Ilana Weiser, Cory
(Julie) Weiser, Lisa McLeod,
Nate(Maria) Silver, Chris Silver,
Joe, Daniel, Debbie, Samuel Silver,
Ben, Andy, Emily and Salena Silver.

Great Grandfather of Emryk Weiser,
Blake, Bradley Mcleod, Isaiah and
Daniel Silver. He was married to
Rose Kurtz from 1960 – 1981. Ethel
Weiner was Mr. Silver’s partner for
25 years. Mr. Silver was born in
Philadelphia in 1933. He grew up
in the Strawberry Mansion section
of the city along with two siblings,
Jay and Danny. He was a lifelong
resident of the Philadelphia/ South
Jersey area and lived in Northeast
Philadelphia for the previous 35
years. He attended Philadelphia
public schools and graduated
from Northeast High School. He
attended secondary education
at Temple University garnering a
bachelor’s degree in Journalism
and a master’s degree plus 30
hours in Education. He served as
an Army Commander during the
post Korean war campaign until
1955. He continued his service in
the Army Reserve until 1961. He
was decorated with the National
Defense Service Medal. Upon his
discharge from the army, he re-
turned to Philadelphia and began
his career as a teacher. All tolled,
he had more than a 30 year tenure
in the Philadelphia school system.

He worked at facilities such as
Simon Gratz School, Washington
High School and spent the bulk
of his career as a Social Studies
teacher at Lincoln High School in
the Northeast. After retirement from
teaching, he participated in an array
of vocational and special interest
pursuits including the Philadelphia
Federation of Teachers; local and
national Democratic party vol-
unteer work; and the Veterans
Administration. His primary spe-
cial interest was the Jewish War
Veterans organizations. He was
a member of VFW Post 6617 and
American Legion Post 810. He
was elected Post Commander
of Kelkey-Blatt Post 575 Jewish
War Veterans in Philadelphia. He
was also appointed Commander
of the Pennsylvania state Jewish
War Veterans. In Lieu of flowers,
Contributions in his memory can
be made to: Jewish War Veterans
of the United States, 1811 R Street
NW Washington, DC 20009
GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
SILVERSTEIN RONALD M. on November 21,
2022. Loving father of Alan
Silverstein (Amanda Alexander).

Ronald was predeceased by his
parents Albert and Rachel (Lurie)
and brother Larry. In lieu of flow-
ers, contributions may be made to
the American Stroke Association
(stroke.org). GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
WAGMAN IRMA MAY (nee Bleecher) on
November 17, 2022. Beloved wife
of the late Sydney S.; Loving moth-
er of Barbara Winnick and Lorraine
Algazy (Kenneth); Devoted grand-
mother of Jeffrey, Debbie (Josh),
Marla (Jay), and Keith (Robyn). Also
survived by 7 adoring great-grand-
children. Contributions in her
memory may be made to National
Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st
St., Ste 800, Miami, FL 33131 or to a
charity of the donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
WOLF EVELYN BERNICE (nee Cohen)
95, of Plymouth Meeting, PA died
on November 17, 2022. Only child
of the late Jacob and Frieda Cohen.

Wife of the late Bert Wolf. Mother of
Charles (Susan Newman) and the
late Mitchell (Nancy Wolf Sussman/
Robert Barralough); Mommom to
Jake (Andrea), Dara (Eric), Jillian
(Jimmy), Marisa (Michael), and
Danielle (Steven); Gigi to Lana,
Maya, Ryan, Scarlett, Lillian, Kiera,
Grace and Henry; Aunt Ev to many.

Evelyn grew up in Baltimore where
she appeared on Bowling for
Dollars in her thirties. She was a
hospital switchboard operator, jew-
elry salesperson and later retired
from real estate in her eighties.

Evelyn thrived socializing with fam-
ily and friends involving varied ac-
tivities or extensive travel. She con-
tinued to earn Bridge Masterpoints
in her nineties. Memorial donations
to the Horsham Center for Jewish
Life preferred.

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