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DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
BERGMAN GORDON
David Bergman passed away on December 9,
2020 at age 93. David was born in Phil-
adelphia, one of two sons, along with Ed-
ward, to Gerson and Leah Bergman. After
graduating from West Philadelphia High
School and Philadelphia College of Phar-
macy and Science, and returning from WWII
military service, Dave took over the family
pharmacy near Rittenhouse Square. He later
added two more stores and earned a M.S.

from U. Penn at age 60. After meeting Nancy
Levin in 1948, they married in 1952 and
moved to Center City where they raised three
children: Leah (now deceased), Drew, and
Michael. He enjoyed summers with his fam-
ily in the Poconos and Long Beach Island,
NJ. He was active in a variety of professional
and civic organizations, including as Presid-
ent of the Philadelphia Assoc. of Retail Phar-
macists and the Center City Residents Assoc.

Patrons of the Philadelphia Orchestra and
other arts organizations, Dave and Nancy
also traveled extensively, visiting 88 coun-
tries. Nancy, the love of David’s life, passed
away in August, 2020. David is survived by
two sons, six grandchildren, and two great
grandchildren. Contributions can be sent to
Doctors without Borders, Friends of Ritten-
house Square, or the charity of your choice.

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ELLMAN Arthur Edwin Ellman on Nov. 19, 2020. Hus-
band of Elaine (nee Zlotnick). Father of Stacy
(Michael) Oglensky, Amy (Jeffrey) Michels
and Meredith (Ross) Podell. Grandfather of
Adam (Meredith), Lauren, Ben, Jessica, Brett,
Sarah and Katie. Great grandfather of Ryan,
Joseph and Sloane. Contributions in his
memory may be made to the American Can-
cer Society, 1818 Market St, Ste 2820, Phil-
adelphia, PA 19103 or www.cancer.org.

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GINSBURG Vicki Ginsburg (nee Goldsmith) on Decem-
ber 6, 2020. Cherished best friend of daugh-
ters Ellen (Ray) van der Horst and Rhonda
(Larry) Cetlin; devoted grandmother of Ben-
jamin and Matthew van der Horst and Blair
(Ryan Kearney) and Zach (Emily) Cetlin; dear
sister of Mel (Bette Brannigan) Goldsmith.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband
Bernard. Private graveside service is planned.

Contributions in her memory may be made to
the charity of one’s choice.

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Mitchell M.Gordon on December 10, 2020.

Beloved husband of the late Dori (nee
Kessler); Loving father of Joel Gordon and
Eric (Sandra) Gordon; and the late Ellen So-
lomon. Dear brother of Marvin (Rozi) Gor-
don; Devoted grandfather of Julie, Jake and
Lindsay.Father-in-law of Philip Solomon. Ser-
vices and interment are Private. Contribu-
tions in his memory may to the American
Cancer Society, 1818 Market St., Ste. 2820
Phila., PA 19103.

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Phyllis Kay Trachtenberg Gosin, formerly of
Lafayette Hill, Blue Bell and most recently
Plymouth Meeting, PA, passed away peace-
fully on December 5, 2020 at the age of 76.

Loving mother of Barry (Kimberly) Gosin and
the late Fredrick Gosin, proud grandmother
of Eric and Chloe as well as her grand-pup-
pies, Bevo and Juliette and grand-cats Cocoa
and Cream, and brother of Joel (Anita)
Trachtenberg. Phyllis will always be re-
membered as a compassionate listener, a
great teacher and an incredibly strong wo-
man, who overcame countless obstacles
throughout her life with great character.

Friends, of whom there were many, will re-
member her as a “tough cookie” who despite
life’s challenges was always able to have fun
and lots of laughs with friends and family.

Above all else, she will be remembered for
the love, support and fierce loyalty for her
family. We will miss her but take great com-
fort that she is finally at peace, reunited with
the souls of her parents and her son, Fred.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, there will not
be a memorial service at this time. Interment
was private. A memorial service will be held
at a later date. Contributions in memory of
Phyllis Gosin may be made to the Fred Gosin
Scholarship Fund, c/o The Phila. High School
for the Creative and Performing Arts, 901 S.

Broad St., Ave. of the Arts, Phila. PA 19147.

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Marilyn Gross (nee April) on December 8,
2020. Beloved wife of the late Milton; Loving
mother of Alan (Michelle) Gross and Randy
(Donna) Gross; Devoted grandmother of
Leah (Rueben), Jacob, Manya (Ami), Kather-
ine (Brett) Corey (Dr. Rachel Lewin) and Ben-
jamin; Adoring great-grandmother of Moshe
and Ravi. Services and interment were
private. Contributions in her memory may be
made to American Cancer Society, 1818 Mar-
ket St., Ste. 2820, Phila., PA 19103,
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GROSS Eleanor Gross (nee Seltzer) passed Decem-
ber 3, 2020. Survived by her devoted hus-
band of 59 years and sweetheart of 65 years,
Ronald, whom she met as a teenager while
attending Elkins Park Jr, High School. Daugh-
ters Laura Rosenberg, Jane (Drew) Green-
blatt and six Grandchildren, Penina, Harry,
Max, Charlie, Roxanne and Sam. She was
predeceased by her parents Helen and Nath-
an, and son in law, David. Eleanor was a
funny, gracious, effervescent spirit that lit up
every room she entered. She was a big per-
sonality in a little package with a huge circle
of friends, some dating back to elementary
school. She was an avid reader, traveler,
gardener and game player. Eleanor was a be-
liever in life-long learning and continued to
take classes and attend lectures her entire
adult life. Though her life was full of trips to
Europe, playing Canasta and Mah Jongg,
gardening, going down the shore, decorating,
collecting antiques and attending multiple
Book Clubs, Eleanor’s most passionate com-
mitment was to her family and her role as
wife, mom and nana. Contributions in her
memory may be made to a charity of the
donor’s choice.

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JOSEPH Sandra Joseph, on December 7, 2020. Be-
loved stepmother of Tammi (Robert) Smith
and Eric (Heather) Silberman; Dear sister of
Stanton (Susan) Joseph; Devoted grand-
mother of Zachary, Tori, Marielle and Julia;
Loving aunt of Adam, Jennifer, Jonathan, Al-
lison and Daniel. Services and interment were
private. Contributions in her memory may be
made to Philadelphia Zoo, www.philadelphia-
zoo.com or Alzheimer’s Association,
www.alz.org GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
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KATZMAN Saul Katzman on December 6, 2020. Beloved
husband of Faye (nee Moskowitz); Loving
father of Marc (Donna) Katzman and Larry
(Liz) Katzman; Devoted grandfather of Sam-
antha, Alex, Felicia, Macy and Riley. Due to
COVID restrictions, services and interment
were private. Contributions in his memory
may be made to Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery
Foundation, www.alzdiscovery.org or Old
York Road Temple-Beth Am, www.oyrt-
betham.org GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
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LITTMAN Solomon Littman, M.D., on Dec. 8, 2020.

Husband of Rosette (nee Tenenbaum), father
of Dr. Dan (Laura Johnston) Littman and Dr.

Mario Littman, grandfather of Justin and Eric
Littman. Services and interment were private.

Contributions in his memory may be made to
the Jackson Memorial Hospital at the Uni-
versity of Miami or Lankenau Hospital, Wyn-
newood, PA.

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DEATH NOTICES
SCHMULENSON Phyllis Schmulenson, a former librarian for
the City of Philadelphia, died December 4,
2020. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
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WECHSLER Roger Steven Wechsler, formerly of Bens-
alem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday,
December 8, 2020. Loving father of Jeffrey
(Danielle) Wechsler and Erica (Andrew) Rov-
insky. Devoted Zayda to Max and Avery.

Proud brother of Peter Wechsler and Scott
(Susan) Wechsler. Roger will be re-
membered for his passion of all things Juda-
ism and sports. He served as the Cantor of
Temple Beth Ami Congregation for many
years and was previously a member of and
back-up cantor at Temple Sinai in Dresher
since his teenage years. He knew the lyrics of
just about every Allan Sherman song and was
an avid Philadelphia sports fan who rarely
missed a game. For many years Roger also
hosted a sports talk radio show and served
as sports director at WBCB in Fairless Hills.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, a private
Graveside Service is being held. Contribu-
tions may be made to Temple Beth Ami, 9201
Old Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19115.

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DEATH NOTICES
WEINER Irene Weiner (nee McArdle), 96, of North
Wales, passed away due to complications of
COVID-19 on December 7, 2020. The former
Corp. Irene M. McArdle served during World
War II. Prior to her military service she
worked at the Frankford Arsenal as a "Rosie
the Riveter". Following the War she was a
dedicated homemaker and the beloved wife
of the late Benjamin Weiner. Loving mother
of Sherry (Jay, Esq.) Ginsburg. Cherished
grandmother of the late Randall Fedner, Mat-
thew Ginsburg, Esq.,(Emily), Alexander Gins-
burg, Esq., (Elizabeth), and Reid Ginsburg,
Esq. (Emily). Step grandmother of Amy Gins-
burg, Melanie Furjanic, and the late Justin
Ginsburg. Adored great-grandmother of Han-
nah and Ethan Ginsburg and numerous step
great-grandchildren. Aunt to many beloved
nieces and nephews. A friend to all; she will
be missed. Funeral services were private.

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

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