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DEATH NOTICES
B R O D S K Y
D I C H T E R
Julie Ellen Brodsky Dec. 4, 2021, of Penn
Valley, PA, daughter of Frank and Elayne
‘’Bunny’’ Brodsky, sister of Charles ‘’Chuck’’
Brodsky, Nancy (Kenneth) Nardone and the
late Michael Brodsky; aunt of Zoe and Ka-
tianna Nardone. Services and Interment
private. Contributions in her memory may be
made to JNF or Golden Slipper Camp or a
charity of the donors choice
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Jonathan Dichter, passed away on December
3, 2021. Loving father of Kevin and Justin.

Devoted son of Helene (Phil) Sternberg and
the late Marvin Dichter. Dear brother of
Rachel (Fred) Lewyn and Suzanne (Doug)
Cohen. Beloved uncle to Melissa, Alex,
Chelsea and Devyn. Also remembered by Gail
Dichter. A private Memorial Service will be
held. Contributions in his memory may be
made to Cong. Or Ami, www.or-ami.org, or a
charity of the donor’s choice.

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D A V I S
Irvin Davis passed away at the age of 99, on
December 1st, 2021 at his home in NE Phila.

He is survived by his loving children, Lynne
Davis and Marcy Davis. Irv was a pharmacist
by profession and an all around good guy. He
was a Navy veteran, enjoyed eclectic in-
terests, including reading, music, playing pi-
ano and technology. Services and interment
were held on December 5, 2021 at Shalom
Memorial Park. Arrangements by Goldsteins'
Rosenberg's Raphael-Sacks. Donations in his
memory can be made to a charity of your
choice. E I S E N B E R G
Leah Eisenberg (nee Glassman) of Boynton
Beach, FL, died on Dec. 7, 2021, at the age of
93. Beloved wife of the late Hubert, loving
mother of Berna Pauker (Lawrence), Stuart
Eisenberg (Martine) and Gwen Forman
(Louis), adoring grandmother of Noah Eisen-
berg, Mara Berger (Adam), Brooke Kaplan
(Zachary), Mitchell Forman (Laurel), Casey
Meyers (Adam), Jenny Eisenberg and Aman-
da Freiberg (Michael); also survived by 5
great grandchildren. Sister of Samuel Glass-
man, the late Joe Glassman, Jenny Lazar and
Minnie Detofsky. She was born and raised in
Philadelphia and had a loving marriage to
Hubert. Leah and her husband owned and
operated a wholesale clothing store for many
years. She was a longtime member of Con-
gregation Beth Emeth and B'nai Chaim So-
cial. Relatives and friends are invited to
Cryptside Services Friday, Dec. 10, 11:00 AM
precisely at the King David Memorial Park,
3594 Bristol Road, Bensalem, PA 19020.

Contributions in her memory may be made to
Kleinlife.org. Goldstein's Rosenbergs'
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E P S T E I N
Samuel David Epstein, 75, on December 5th.

Husband of Maxine (nee Serody); father of
Richard (Maryann) and Michael (Kerri);
grandfather of Abigail, Elliot, Isaiah, Zoe,
Sabrina, Gabriel, and Jennifer. Contributions
in his memory may be made to St. Jude’s
Children Hospital, or to the SPCA.

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E P S T E I N
Samuel David Epstein, 75, on December 5th.

Husband of Maxine (nee Serody); father of
Richard (Maryann) and Michael (Kerri);
grandfather of Abigail, Elliot, Isaiah, Zoe,
Sabrina, Gabriel, and Jennifer. Contributions
in his memory may be made to St. Jude’s
Children Hospital, or to the SPCA.

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DEATH NOTICES
G A LT E R
Alan Galter on December 5, 2021. Husband
of the late Lillian; father of Bonnie Colletti
(partner Steven Maser), and Susan (Jonath-
an) Yutkowitz; brother of Joyce (the late
Stanley) Plottel, and Selig (Judi) Galter;
grandfather of Elizabeth, Christopher Jr.,
Nicole, Joe, and Will Colletti, Charlie and
Robbie Yutkowitz; Contributions in his
memory may be made to The Alzheimer’s As-
sociation, 399 Market St., #250, Philadelphia,
PA 19106.

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GOODMAN Shirley Rae Cohen (nee Blackman) died
peacefully on December 5, 2021 at age 89,
two days before her 69th wedding an-
niversary. Surviving are her adoring hus-
band, Stanley; her loving children, daughter,
Sheri, son, David (Pamella); devoted grand-
children, Jessica (Craig) Brimmer, Jaqueline
(Matt) McLaughlin, Alexis, Jonathan, and
Jarred; as well as her adored great grandchil-
dren, Clara-Rose, Kaylee and Livia; and many
nieces, nephews, cousins and admiring
friends. Before and after marriage, Shirley
and Stanley were both singers, and unbe-
known to them, before they met, they had the
same coach/accompanist. She, very inten-
tionally, arranged for them to come for their
sessions around the same time one day and
consequently to have their coaching ses-
sions intertwined. Stanley offered Shirley a
ride home. The rest is history- 69 years
worth. Shirley’s career was primarily with the
Federal Government; she held significant po-
sitions with the Navy Administration, the IRS
and Environmental Protection Agency for
some 30 years. She raised her children
between employments, and because she
wanted to give them sufficient nurturing, she
did not go back to work after their birth until
the youngest (David) was 12 years old. Fam-
ily was sacrosanct to Shirley. In her person-
nel duties as well, she always looked out for
the employees, seeing that they got all the
benefits to which they were entitled. She will
be sorely missed by all who knew her and be-
nefited from her interest in their welfare.

Donations in her memory may be made to a
charity of your choice.

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DEATH NOTICES
David S. Goodman, 86 years young of
Churchville, PA, passed away peacefully on
December 10, 2021. He was the beloved hus-
band and soulmate of Susan Goodman
(Goodman) for 42 years. Loving father of
sons Allan (Susan), Gary (Shelley) and
daughter Abrea Goodman Truskin (Scott).

Devoted grandfather of Jason Goodman
(Joy), Taryn Goodman, Cory Goodman, Allie
Truskin and Kevin Monachelli. Dear great-
grandfather of Julian and Jordan Goodman.

Dave was loved like a brother to Susan’s four
sisters the moment he entered her family. He
was also an uncle, great-uncle, cousin and
friend to many. Dave was predeceased by
his parents, Edward and Katherine Goodman
and his sister, Carole Weiss. Dave was born
in Philadelphia on March 30, 1935, and
moved to Broomall in 1951. He played on
the varsity basketball team for Marple New-
town High School where he developed his
love for the game. He lived for many years in
Philadelphia and eventually moved to Bucks
County and was a resident of Langhorne for
many years before moving to Churchville for
the past fourteen years. Dave enjoyed watch-
ing NBA basketball and was an avid fan of the
76ers. He attended many games in person
as well as watching on television. He was
considered a basketball historian of sorts and
if you mentioned any player who played in
the NBA, he'd probably seen them play and
knew something about them. He loved clas-
sic rock music, especially Pink Floyd. He en-
joyed going to see live music. Seeing The
Machine at The Keswick Theatre the day after
Thanksgiving was something of a ritual for
many years running. Dave enjoyed traveling
on cruises to the Caribbean, but Sedona, Ari-
zona was Dave and Suz’s happy place to re-
lax and unwind. They loved to dine out and
the Capital Grille was one of their favorite res-
taurants as well as Ristorante Denicola in
Richboro. Dave was a real animal lover. He
enjoyed the company of his many cats over
the years, and they adored him. Dave was a
proud, patriotic military veteran who served
in the U.S. Army as a corporal, stationed in
Germany from 1954 through 1956. He
worked in the men’s clothing manufacturing
industry as a cutter until 1990. He then de-
cided to go back into the cigar business
which was a passion of his from years earli-
er. He was the proud owner of the oldest ci-
gar store in Olde City Philadelphia, the fam-
ous Harry’s Smoke Shop at 3rd and Market
Streets until he retired in 2001. Dave was ex-
traordinarily handy around the house and
with cars and seemed able to repair anything
that he encountered. He also worked in air
conditioning and refrigeration repair as a side
business. Most importantly, he was a won-
derful husband to Susan, dedicated family
man and beloved friend to all who ever met
him. His kindness and good nature will not
soon be forgotten. He was the consummate
gentleman…a “real mensch”. In lieu of
flowers the family asks that you donate to a
charity of the donor’s choice.

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G R OS S M A N
Sally "Meme" Grossman (nee Simon) Decem-
ber 5, 2021, of Dresher, PA. Beloved wife of
Len Grossman; Loving mother of Barbara
(Phil) Grossman and Stacy (Rob) Pressman;
Cherished grandmother of Nikki, Matt, Mollie,
Taylor, Jenny, Greg, Alison, Rebecca, Kyle,
and Andy, and adoring great grandmother of
Maisie. Wonderful mom, grandmother and
friend to the world. The family respectfully re-
quests contributions in lieu of flowers be
made to American Red Cross Disaster Relief,
Birthright Israel or a charity of your choice.

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Stanley B. Gruber, sometimes “Bruce”, age
84, passed away on 12/5/21. Born in Man-
asquan NJ to his beloved parents Seymour
and Rose Gruber (nee Meyers). He spent his
early life on the Jersey shore before attend-
ing college at the University of Delaware and
attending law school at Columbia. Married to
his cherished wife Judith Gruber (nee Laster)
for 52 years, Stan leaves behind 6 sons, Dav-
id (John), Jody (Jennifer), Joel (Caroline),
Steven (Sharon), Jared, and Ben (Katy). He
was also the proud Grandpop to Allie, Ben,
Parker, Carson, Sutton, Jessica, Zach, and
Winnie. He recently became the thrilled Great
Grandpop to baby Blake. Stan loved two
things above all else, his family and the
Eagles…both of which frustrated and de-
lighted him to no end. A respected lawyer,
he specialized in personal injury law, labor
law, and was one of the few remaining U.S.

proctors in admiralty. This kind and decent
man will be dearly missed by all who knew
him. Contributions in his memory may be
made to The Parkinson’s Foundation or The
Michael J. Fox Foundation.

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H O FF M A N
Sylvia Hoffman (nee Lisso), on December 9,
2021. Mother of Marc (Meg) Hoffman, Jef-
frey (Kathy) Hoffman, Fred (Cynthia) Hoff-
man and David (Bonnie) Hoffman; also sur-
vived by 6 grandchildren and 4 great grand-
children. Contributions in her memory may
be made to any animal protective society.

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Rabbi Dr. Murray J. Kohn, 92, of Vineland,
beloved husband of the late Beverly (Brud-
nick) Kohn, passed away on December 9,
2021, at Inspira Medical Center in Vineland.

Rabbi Kohn was born in Checanow, Poland in
1929. He entered Auschwitz in November
1942 at the age of 12 ½ and was freed on
May 8, 1945, at Theresienstadt. He came to
America at the end of 1950. He was a gradu-
ate of Brooklyn College and Teachers Insti-
tute of the Jewish Theological Seminary. In
1959, he was ordained as a Rabbi and re-
ceived his Doctorate in Jewish Literature
from Jewish Teachers Seminary - People's
University in 1971. Rabbi Dr. Kohn is also a
Fellow of the Hebrew University. In 1981 he
initiated and taught the Holocaust program at
Stockton State University until he retired in
2016. In 1966, Rabbi Dr. Kohn moved to
Vineland where he proudly served the pulpit
of Beth Israel Congregation in Vineland for
forty years and was Rabbi Emeritus for 20
years. He is survived by his daughter Martha
Pettry and her children Rivkah Pettry and Al-
exander Pettry and his daughter Sara Kohn-
Rosenberg. He is predeceased by his wife of
48 years, Beverly (Brudnick) Kohn; his par-
ents, Elias and Martha Kohn; sister, Ida Kohn
and his son-in-law, Julius Shane Pettry. Ser-
vices were held on on Sunday, December
12th from Beth Israel Congregation, 1015
East Park Avenue, Vineland. Interment will
follow in Alliance Cemetery, Norma. AR-
RANGEMENTS are under the supervision of
Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut
Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360. Donations in
memory of Rabbi may be made to: Yad
Vashem in Israel, C/O Rone Funeral Service,
1110 E Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ
08360. RONE FUNERAL SERVICE
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Alan D. Liss passed away peacefully at
Chandler Hall in Newtown, PA on December
5, 2021. He was born on May 21, 1937, the
youngest child of Paul & Ida Liss (nee Her-
man) in Philadelphia. His father was a baker
and his mother was a homemaker. After
graduating from West Philadelphia High
School, Alan attended the University of
Pennsylvania. Alan was a CPA and had a
long career in both public and private ac-
counting. He spent most of his career as a
controller at Brokay Products and Laramie
Tire. He was introduced to Leah Barsky by a
mutual friend and were married for 56 years.

Alan enjoyed volunteering for the Lower
Southampton Democratic Committee and
was a frequent blood donor over the years.

Alan lived his entire life in the Philadelphia
area, including helping raise his children in
Langhorne with his late wife, Leah. Alan had
a sarcastic sense of humor to the end. He
was predeceased by his sister Arline. Alan is
survived by his children, Audrey Liss and Mi-
chael (Beth) Liss and his grandchildren,
Zachary and Drew. He is also survived by his
sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sandy &
Kenny Kravitz. In lieu of flowers, the family
suggest memorial gifts in Alan’s memory be
made to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia or
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy in Overland
Park, KS or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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