Philadelphia. He played well into his 90s un-
til an accident left him partially paralyzed. He
was a co-founder of the Frog Hollow Rac-
quet Club and Worcester Tennis Club. He was
the recipient of numerous championship
awards in singles and doubles. Marvin was
an avid photographer and an enthusiastic
traveler. He DEATH
enjoyed NOTICES
stand-up comedy
shows, classic films, art shows, and Frank
Sinatra. He loved being outdoors and work-
ing on home and garden projects. He was a
Founding Member of Congregation Or-Ami.

His most treasured times were shared with
Lorie, his devoted charming wife of 63 years.

He was most proud of her tremendous ac-
complishments as a well known artist still
active in award winning exhibitions. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests donations that
will support access to tennis programs for
youth in need throughout the USTA Middle
States Section. Please mail a check to USTA
Foundation, 70 West Red Oak Lane, White
Plains, NY 10604 (Memo: "Marvin H. Balis-
tocky") or donate online at www.ustafounda-
tion.com/donate. Donations may also be
made to Congregation Or-Ami in Lafayette
Hill, PA.

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BALISTOCKY Dr. Marvin H. Balistocky, 97 of Philadelphia,
passed away peacefully on December 18,
2020, in Philadelphia. Born in 1923 to Tillie
(Wright) and Meyer Balistocky, Marvin is sur-
vived by his beloved wife Lorie, a daughter
Anne, a son Paul, and two grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his sister, Lillian, and
a brother, Louis. Marvin enjoyed a distin-
guished career of forty years as a dedicated
general ophthalmologist. Marvin graduated
from West Philadelphia High School in 1941
and went on to study at the University of
Pennsylvania. He answered a call to serve his
country in the Army from 1943-1945, gradu-
ated from the University of Pennsylvania in
1946, and went on to University of
Pennsylvania Graduate school and Hahne-
mann Medical School where he received his
MD degree in 1953. His medical training was
interrupted when he contracted pulmonary
tuberculosis and spent eight months in the
hospital. He then resumed training in 1952 to
graduate the following year. After completing
an internship at Philadelphia General Hospit-
al where he served as Chief of Ophthalmo-
logy, Marvin served as a Lieutenant in the US
Navy as Chief of Portsmouth Naval Hospital
in New Hampshire. He served in the United
States Navy Reserves until 1963. He was a
Lieutenant in the US Coast Guard and served
in the US Coast Guard Reserve. He started a
practice of general ophthalmology in Norris-
town and later expanded to King of Prussia.

He was chief of Ophthalmology at Sacred
heart Hospital in Norristown and was appoin-
ted to the medical staff at Wills Eye Hospital,
Montgomery Hospital and Mercy Suburban
Hospital. Marvin was a Diplomate of the
American Board of Ophthalmology. He
taught and lectured in numerous medical
education programs, including teaching sur-
gical techniques to interns and residents at
hospital programs including Thomas Jeffer-
son Medical School, Wills Eye Hospital Res-
idency Program, and Mercy Suburban Hos-
pital. He was also a Professor at New York
College of Osteopathic Medicine. Marvin gen-
erously donated his services, caring for the
indigent at the State Prisons and providing
medical care for patients at hospital clinics
and nursing homes. Dr. Balistocky provided
medical and surgical care for a Catholic Mis-
sion in Mexico. Patients traveled to Baja,
Mexico from several hundred miles away to
receive his sight saving services. Dr. Balis-
tocky oversaw the care of those afflicted with
mental illness in Eagleville, Norristown and
Haverford State Hospitals. He frequently per-
formed eye screenings for the Department of
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of
Montgomery County and for the Mont-
gomery Association for the Blind. At a time
before insurance plans were widely used, he
had a policy of accepting all patients without
regard for the ability to pay for care or sur-
gery. He was commended frequently by hos-
pitals for his willingness to handle emer-
gency room calls. Marvin was an accom-
plished athlete and tennis player, first learn-
ing the game as a boy on the streets of West
Philadelphia. He played well into his 90s un-
til an accident left him partially paralyzed. He
was a co-founder of the Frog Hollow Rac-
quet Club and Worcester Tennis Club. He was
the recipient of numerous championship
awards in singles and doubles. Marvin was
an avid photographer and an enthusiastic
traveler. He enjoyed stand-up comedy
shows, classic films, art shows, and Frank
Sinatra. He loved being outdoors and work-
ing on home and garden projects. He was a
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Founding Member of 31,
Congregation His most treasured times were shared with
Lorie, his devoted charming wife of 63 years.

He was most proud of her tremendous ac-
BRAVERMAN Celia Braverman (nee Feldman) Dec. 19,
2020. Beloved wife of the late George Weis-
berg and the late William Braverman. Loving
mother of Dr. Martin Weisberg (Diane) and
Dr. Marilyn Deutsch (the late Henri). Devoted
grandmother to her grandchildren and great-
grandchildren. Funeral services private. Con-
tributions in her memory may be made to a
charity of the donor’s choice.

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GIMPEL Gladys Gimpel (nee Loev), Dec. 20, 2020.

Wife of Marvin Gimpel. Mother of Harriet
(Haim Green) Gimpel and Lois (Mahmood)
Gimpel Shaukat. Sister of Arthur (the late
Iris) Loev, Norman (Nancy) Loev, Esq., and
the late Beverly (the late Jerry) Jackson.

Grandmother of Adam and Zohra Shaukat.

Services and interment private. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to Ha-
dassah, 1518 Walnut St., Suite 402, Phil-
adelphia, PA 19102-3419:
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GLABERSON Arnold Glaberson, December 15, 2020, of
Huntingdon Valley, PA. Beloved husband of
Doris (nee Shamberg) Glaberson; loving fath-
er of Amy Glaberson, Mark (Lisa) Oser, Dr.

Craig Oser, Keith (Debbie) Oser and the late
Sandra Glaberson; cherished grandfather of
Halie Jewel Oser, Zachary Edward Oser and
Justin Evan Oser; brother of the late Estelle
Bornstein. He founded Rome and Glaberson,
where he worked with his partner, Joel
Rome, for 58 years. Mausoleum Services
were private due to Covid. Contributions in
his memory may be made to the Sandra
Robyn Glaberson Foundation at 161 Filly
Drive, North Wales, PA 19454.

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GROSSBERG Van Grossberg, lovingly known as Volfie,
passed away on December 19, 2020, just shy
of his 100th birthday. Beloved husband of the
late Bernice (nee Krel); Loving father of Carl
Grossberg, Edward (Helena) Grossberg and
Francine (David) Orkin; Devoted Zayda of
Shelly (Jordan), Jonah, Samantha Allison,
Alex and Anita. Born in Dubno, Poland he
was the youngest of 7 children. He lost his
parents and three siblings during the Holo-
caust, spent 10 years in forced labor camp
but somehow managed to stay positive, lov-
ing and kind to all the people he met, espe-
cially his grandchildren. He was an active
member in the Association of Jewish Holo-
caust Survivors where he spent time socializ-
ing with his many friends. Services and inter-
ment were private. Contributions in his
memory may be made to US Holocaust Me-
morial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place
SW, Washington DC 20024,
www.donate.ushmm.org or Yad Vashem, PO
Box 3477, Jerusalem 9103401, Israel, web-
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JECK Sheila Ann Jeck (nee Caplan) on December
23, 2020. Beloved wife of Dr. Saul Jeck; Lov-
ing mother of Daniel (Dara) Jeck and the late
Dr. Charles Jeck; Devoted grandmother of
Evan, Nicole (Josiah), Ethan and Dylan. Ser-
vices and interment are Private. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to Autism
Speaks–Penn State 5K, http://act.aut-
ismspeaks.org/site/TR/TeamUp/TeamUp?tea m id=113158&pg=team&fr id=5570 or Na-
tional Multiple Sclerosis Society,
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/P AE/Donate
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KATZ Celia Starr Katz, 88. Beloved wife, mother,
grandmother, great grandmother and de-
voted teacher passed away on December 17,
2020 in Indianapolis. Celia was born in
Washington DC on October 7, 1932 to Mi-
chael and Bessie Starr. Celia attended the
University of Maryland. She and her late hus-
band, Richard raised their family in Phil-
adelphia, where Celia worked as a teaching
assistant for elementary and middle school
students. Celia loved children and was pas-
sionate about their learning. Celia was a
member of Congregation Rodeph Shalom in
Philadelphia, and at Indianapolis Hebrew
Congregation. She was a member of Com-
passionate Friends and a volunteer with the
Lawrence School District in Indiana through
her work with OASIS. Celia is survived by her
sons, Mitchell (Karen) and Larry (Coleen)
Katz and her daughter-in-law, Andrea Katz; 8
grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by her husband
Richard and son, Bradley. Private graveside
services will be held in Philadelphia. Memori-
al contributions may be made to the Bradley
S Katz fund at Riley Children’s Foundation, 30
S. Meridian St Indianapolis Indiana 46204.

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KEVITCH Janice Kevitch, Age 85, passed away at her
home in Plymouth Meeting, PA on December
18, 2020. She was the loving wife of the late
Benjamin Kevitch for almost 68 years. She
will be missed by her children Robert (Carla)
Kevitch, Andrew (Lisa) Kevitch, Michael
(Stacy) Kevitch, Todd (Sandra) Kevitch, and
the late Stephen Kevitch and by her adoring
grandchildren Samantha (Quincy) Moore,
Danielle, Austin, Lindsey, Tristan, Sydney,
Drew, Dylan, Lola, Izzy, and Jeremy Kevitch.

Janice was born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised
her family in Elkins Park spending many fun-
loving and happy summers down the shore
in Margate. Janice was the proud matriarch
of the Kevitch family and kept many close
friends for decades. She will be greatly
missed by those whose lives she touched.

Services and interment private. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to the
American Cancer Society or to a charity of
the donor's choice.

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Saul Robbins, on December 22, 2020. Be-
loved husband of the late Sandra (nee Ver-
bet); Loving father of Fred (Robin) Robbins,
Sherri Robbins-Utain and Dayna Robbins;
Devoted grandfather of Stephen, Matthew,
Gillian (Andrew) and Seth. Services and inter-
ment are Private. Contributions in his
memory may be made to American Heart As-
soc., 1617 JFK Blvd., Ste 700, Phila., PA
19103, www.heart.org.

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ROBINSON Sidney J. Robinson, 96 of Huntingdon Valley
PA, passed away peacefully on Dec. 21 2020.

He was born Nov. 11, 1924 in South Phil-
adelphia, the son of Phillip and Lotte (Her-
stein) Robinson. Sid graduated from South
Philadelphia High School and when his coun-
try called, enlisted in the US Army Air Corp
becoming a Radio Operator on a B17
Bomber. After proudly serving his country,
Sid returned home and started his 70+ year
career in the drapery and slipcover fabric in-
dustry at Croydon Fabrics on 4th St. where
he met his true love, Annette Sumsky. He
later went to work for Leedes Fabrics until its
closing. In his 80's he started a new career in
retail sales at Walmart and worked there for
10 years. Sid and Annette were married in
1952 and enjoyed 60 beautiful years togeth-
er. They formerly lived in Levittown, and then
moved to Northeast Philadelphia. Sid was a
salesman and with that outgoing personality
and kind spirit he made lasting friends
wherever he went. Annette loved to travel,
and she and Sid explored the world. Sid was
a 70 year member of Richard Vaux Brother-
hood Lodge #126 F&AM Phila. PA, as well as
a longtime member of a VFW Post. Sid and
Annette were longtime members of Congreg-
ations of Shaare Shamayim and had left their
indelible mark in the Jewish Community. Sid
was predeceased by his wife (Annette). Fath-
er of Michael Robinson (Dr. Marjorie Block
Robinson) and Sharon Robinson-Taylor.

Grandfather of Emily Robinson; Brother of
the late Meyer Robinson; Brother-in law of
Gilbert and Rita Sumsky and Herbert Sum-
sky. Also survived by his two devoted cous-
ins Dorothy Loman and Joyce Herstein.

Graveside services were private. Contribu-
tions in his memory can be made to Con-
gregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Ver-
ree Rd, Philadelphia PA 19115.

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Louise Bers Rose, 104 years of age, Decem-
ber 20, 2020 of Meadowbrook, Pa. Devoted
wife of the late Leon Morris Rose. Cherished
mother of Bonnie (Peter Scheid) Rose
George and Michael (Sara) Rose. Sister of
the late Julian S. Bers and the late Solomon
N. Bers. Also survived by five loving grand-
children and seven great-grandchildren. Ser-
vices and interment were private. contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to a Wo-
men Golfers Give Back.

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Vicki Schimmel (nee Wasserman), on
December 22, 2020, of Lafayette Hill, PA.

Beloved wife of the late Edward Schimmel.

Loving mother of Sherry (Mark) Hedson,
Marcie (Michael) Bratman and Susan (Adam
Weiss) Abramowitz. Grandmother of Rachel
(Ben) Cohen and Jessica Tiffany. A private
graveside service was held at Shalom Me-
morial Park. Contributions in Vicki’s memory
may be made to a charity of the donor’s
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