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B R A N D E I S
A P FE L B A UM
Beatrice Apfelbaum (nee Bitman), passed
away on November 13, 2021, at the age of
99. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Apfel-
baum and daughter of the late Morris and
Leah (Rechtman) Bitman. Loving mother of
Michael Apfelbaum and Marc (Melissa)
Lawrence-Apfelbaum, adored grandmother of
Rachel, Eric, Hedley, Lachlan, Beckett, An-
naliese, and Marielle. Services were private.

Contributions in her memory may be made to
The Environmental Defense Fund.

https://www.edf.org B L A US TE I N
Alan Stanley Blaustein, November 13, 2021.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife Ros-
alind (nee Rusoff); his parents Edward and
Anne; and his brothers Morton and Fred. He
is survived by his son Dean, grandson Max
and was adored by numerous nieces and
nephews. A graduate of West Philadelphia
High School Class of 1943, he was named to
Philadelphia’s All-City Football Team. During
World War II, he served in the U.S. Army Air
Force as a Ball Turret Gunner on a B-17
Bomber. He later went onto work for 35 years
as a Treasury Agent for the IRS. Al was a
kind and good man. While he would claim to
not want to sit and chat, once he started talk-
ing, you couldn't get him to stop; his wit and
humor was sharp. He loved to be informed
and read several papers daily. He was an avid
fan of the local sports teams. Donations in
his memory can be made to the VFW Relief,
11 Hilltop Road, Media, PA 19063.

B U D M A N
Rita M. Budman (nee Chalal) on November
17, 2021, Wife of the late Edward. Mother of
Dr. Derek (Tepphanie) Budman and Brandon
(Molly) Budman. Grandmother of Dean, Ford,
Brooki and Sophie.

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Joan Brandeis (nee Oppenheimer) of Elkins
Park, age 82, died the morning of Monday
November 22, 2021 at Abington Hospital fol-
lowing complications from surgery. She was
born in Mount Vernon, NY, November 23,
1938. As a child, she moved to Philadelphia
where she was raised by her mother Eleanor
and stepfather, Lester Oppenheimer in Cen-
ter City. They relocated to Elkins Park from
where she attended, and graduated from,
Abington Friends. Following high school,
Joan attended Smith College but finished her
Bachelor’s degree at the University of Miami
where she’d moved following her marriage to
Bill Brandeis in 1961. After returning to the
area, she was the co-founder of Chapter &
Verse, an independent bookstore, located at
the Yorktown Inn. The family moved to Al-
lentown, PA in 1979 and soon after Joan de-
cided to attend Villanova University School of
Law where she was elected to the Order of
the Coif. Her first job out of law school was
with Bethlehem Steel. Joan later practiced at
Schnader, Harrison, Segal & Lewis, LLP in
Philadelphia and specialized in public utility
law. Throughout her life, Joan was an enthu-
siastic fan of classical music, opera, theater
and film. Her recreational passions led her to
become a master gardener and a Life Master
in bridge. Joan’s greatest love was for her
family. A devoted mother, mother in-law and
grandmother, nothing brought her more joy
than a raucous game of Monopoly with her
grandchildren or teaching them the finer
points of poker in a penny-ante game while
gathered together at the shore. Joan O. Bran-
deis is survived by her daughter Sally B.

Kramer (Howard) of Cleveland Heights, OH,
son Daniel Brandeis (Jennifer) of Pittsburgh,
PA, grandchildren Benjamin, Samuel, Willi-
am, Sophie, Eleanor and Jacob. Additional
survivors include Dennis O’Brien, Dodie
Tomkin, Alex Tomkin and many dear friends.

A celebration in her honor will occur at Con-
gregation Rodeph Shalom, 615 N. Broad St.,
Philadelphia, PA 19123 at 1:00 PM on
Sunday December 19, 2021. Masks and vac-
cinations are required. Memorial donations
can be made to the Mitzvah Food Program of
the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia,
Planned Parenthood or the charity of your
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S C H WA R T Z
Robert B. Goodman, on November 19, 2021,
husband of Carol (nee Levenson), father of
Rachel Goodman and Emily (Danny Rappin)
Goodman, brother of the late Stephen Good-
man, sister-in-law Susan Goodman. Services
and Interment were private. Contributions in
his memory may be made to the Magee Re-
hab Foundation, 1513 Race St., Phila. PA
19102 mageerehab.org or the charity of the
donors choice.

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Norman Finkelstein passed away peacefully
on November 17, 2021, three days shy of his
93rd birthday. His loving wife of 22 years,
and partner for decades longer, MaryAnne
(née Brodsky) was by his side, as always.

Norman was born and raised in Philadelphia
by his parents, Herman and Sara (née
Shubin) Finkelstein. He owned and operated
NF Glass Co. in North Philly for over half a
century, producing glass and mirror for many
of Philadelphia's restaurants, businesses and
houses of worship. He was also an owner of
the Erlanger Theater at 21st and Market. Dur-
ing his bachelor years, Norman was a fixture
at Jimmy's Milan. Those years yielded many
stories that cannot be shared, but it was at
The Milan where Norman met the love of his
life, "M.A." in 1968. After Norman's retire-
ment, he and MaryAnne moved to Sarasota
County, Florida in 2007. In addition to Mary-
Anne, Norman is survived by his daughter
Sharon (Mitchel) Greenstein, grandchildren
Jaclyn (Jacob) Polakoff and Taylor (Mark)
Woodcock, and great-granddaughters Vivian
and Alexandra Polakoff. He was predeceased
by his brother Mark and daughter Patricia
(Dan) Marrs.

Julius “Jules” Rovner, age 91, father of
Beverly (Rick) Walanka, Richard (Rhonda
Ryznar) Rovner, Sharon Rovner, and one
other daughter. Grandfather of Rebecca
(Adam) Hauben and great grandfather of
Zachary and Drew. Contributions in his
memory may be made by planting a tree in
Israel through Jewish National Fund.

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Patty Jean Schwartz (nee Faidley) on Novem-
ber 23, 2021. Beloved wife of Stewart; Lov-
ing mother of Jennifer (Jonathan); Devoted
daughter of Roy and the late Geraldine Faid-
ley; Dear sister of Bonnie (David) Herrilko,
Joni Booth, and Shirley Henry; Adoring niece
of Richard (Angela) Means. Services and in-
terment were private. Contributions in her
memory may be made to Shriners Hospital
for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa,
FL 33607, www.lovetotherescue.org
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W O L F
Allen E., Wolf, on November 18, 2021. Be-
loved husband of the late Dorothy (nee
Rosen). Loving father of Ronald Wolf (Joyce
Tenenbaum), Michael Wolf (Barbara) and
Steven Wolf (Sheila Tepel). Loving grandfath-
er of Marc Wolf (Joanne), Stuart Wolf (Lexi),
Jason Wolf (Stefanie), Samantha Epps (Phil),
Allyson Wolf, Brett Wolf (Lindsey), Greg
Wolf, and Elyssa Wolf. Contributions in his
memory may be made to the Jewish National
Fund. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
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G O LD B ER G
Merle (Merri) Cantor Goldberg of Silver
Spring, MD and Coconut Creek, FL. Merle
was the daughter of the late Stanley and Al-
berta (Bertie) Cantor. She was the loving
mother of Stephanie Goozh and the adoring
Grandmom to Jayden and Aliyah. She is also
survived by her sister Wendy Santoro (Jerry)
and her nephews Eric (Jennifer Jordan),
Craig (Jennifer Skirkanich) and their children
Brady, Chloe, Alec, Eli, and Hannah. She was
raised in Philadelphia and graduated from
Overbrook High School and the University of
CT. She completed a psychodrama intern-
ship under Dr. Jacob Moreno. She earned her
MSW from the University of MD. She had a
long career in Maryland as a psychiatric so-
cial worker specializing in later years in eat-
ing disorders and wrote several books and
articles on the subject. Merle was a recog-
nized leader in her field and was invited to
lecture all over the world. She was a true
friend who always put others before herself.

Services were held graveside at Montefiore
Cemetery on November 24. In lieu of flowers,
contributions can be made to the ALS soci-
ety at donateALS.org
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Sylvia P. Goldstein (nee Volusher), passed
away on November 19, 2021. Wife of the late
Harry Goldstein. Mother of Diane (Marvin)
Horowitz, Penny (Irving) Kenig and Linda
Goldstein. Grandmother of 5 and Great
Grandmother of 12. Contributions in her
memory may be made to Lion’s Gate, 1110
Laurel Oak Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043,
www.lionsgateccrc.org, or to a charity of the
donor’s choice.

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