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Obituary of Molly Albert
The inevitability of time exhausted a life force
which enriched Philadelphia, delighted a
community, and enhanced the lives of count-
less people. Known as the unsinkable Molly
Albert to her friends. This daughter of immig-
rants, overcame childhood tragedy, poverty,
and struggle, with a smile on her face, and a
wink at the future. A woman of enormous en-
ergy, creativity, and joy. Among her many
accomplishments, and contributions: dress-
ing as Betsy Ross to guide tourists through
her city, organizing group jaunts to Broad-
way, and always being there for her friends in
times of need. Molly is remembered for her
brilliant blue eyes, boundless energy, and
boisterous laugh. But her sharp mind and
open heart, as she approached the end of her
9th decade were exceptional. She sensed our
precarious political situation in 2020 and en-
couraged and counselled her fellow senior
citizens to write in ballots, and mail them
promptly. Also her loving heart, opened for
people of every race, creed, and orientation.

Through it all she always was dressed eleg-
antly and with inimitable style. She died
quietly in her 98th year with her loving part-
ner, Dr. Harold Meyer at her side. In her final
days Molly reflected on the joy this romance,
which began when both were well past 90,
brought her in her final years. She is sur-
vived by her daughter Andrea Batchler (Paul),
and her son Marc Albert (Stephen), and
grandchildren Bryan Batchler (Brooke), Julie
Alberti (Chris), Stephanie Catalano (Jason);
Great Grandchildren Jackson, Janie, Chase
and Nate, Brody, Brooklyn and Nicholas. Her
husband of over 50 years Sidney prede-
ceased her. She died at home after a battle
with cancer.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
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Sandra “Sandee” Bartash On February 6,
2022. Beloved wife of Mitz Bartash. De-
voted mother of Adria Bartash and Meredith
Ortlieb. Loving Mom Mom of Rylee, Brynlee,
and Kaden. Funeral services were held on
Wednesday February 9, 2022 at Shalom Me-
morial Park, Huntingdon Valley, PA. Contri-
butions in her memory may be made to the
Eastern PA Chapter of The Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society: bit.ly/llsteambartash
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C H A C HK I N
Anita Chachkin, of Delray Beach, FL and
formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on
January 31st, 2022, at the age of 98. She
was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Samuel
Chachkin. Loving mother of Marlene Chach-
kin (Gerry Kean) and Roberta Chachkin Dos-
sick (Gary). Anita is also survived by her ad-
oring grandchildren, Liza Dossick and Sam
(Lysett) Dossick and great-granddaughter,
Savannah, who was the light of her life. She
will also be greatly missed by Michael Kean
and her nephews, Gary and Bob Hemmel-
stein. Anita was a strong supporter of Israel
and an advocate for gun control. She was a
champion at making the most of every day.

She was an avid tennis player and golf enthu-
siast. In 1980 she became a Life Master in
bridge, later taught bridge and ran duplicates.

She, and a friend, started Because We Care in
1963 to support The Jewish Federation of
Greater Philadelphia. That organization still
exists today. She was the proud recipient of
a Lion of Judah. In lieu of flowers, the fam-
ily requests contributions to the Brady Cam-
paign or a charity of the donor’s choice.

To place a Memorial Ad
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JEWISHEXPONENT.COM Jack Handelman passed away on February 5,
2022. Husband of Ruby Handelman (nee
Snyder). Father of Risa (Bob) Lewis. Grand-
father of Jessica Lewis. Services and Shiva
will be private. Contributions in his memory
may be made to a charity of the donor’s
choice. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
Jordan A. On February 9, 2022, husband of
Cynthia (nee Maklin), father of Dr. Bruce
(Jade) Katz, and Dr. Melissa (Paolo) Pepe,
brother of Dr. Warren (Ellen) Katz, grandfath-
er of Claudia (fiancé Charles), Gabriel and
Olivia. Contributions in his memory may be
made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, Israeli
Guide Dog Center or Main Line Reform
Temple. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com K A H N
Marcia (nee Shelley) Passed away on Febru-
ary 9, 2022. Wife of Ernest Kahn. Mother of
Rachel Kahn Ross and Beth Kahn. Grand-
mother of Daniel and Brian Ross. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to Americ-
an Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org,
or to Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel Pre-
School Program, www.bzbi.org.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
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K L I NG H OF F E R
Leonard "Lenny' Jerome Klinghoffer passed
away peacefully on February 6th in his Wyn-
newood home with his wife, Alice Olenberg
Klinghoffer by his side. Born on July 29th,
1924 in Philadelphia, Lenny was the last re-
maining child of the late Louis and Becky
Klinghoffer. Raised in Philadelphia, he atten-
ded Overbrook High School and at the age of
18, enlisted in the army to serve his country
in WWII. After his service, Lenny started his
60+ years successful and rewarding career in
the produce industry, eventually becoming
the president of his own company at the Phil-
adelphia Distribution Center. His legacy con-
tinues with his children Steve, Gary, Freddie
and Robyn, his 15 grandchildren and 3 great
grandchildren. Lenny is preceded in death by
his wife Sheri J. Klinghoffer (dcd 1982). In
lieu of flowers, a contribution in his memory
may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation.

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L E V I N
K A R M A T Z
Anne B. (Kozart), 78, of Bala Cynwyd, PA,
passed away on February 8, 2022. Anne was
born in Philadelphia to Harry R. and Dorothy
Feldman Kozart on January 8, 1944. She
grew up in Penn Wynne, and attended Penn
Wynne Elementary, Ardmore Junior High
School, and Lower Merion High School. She
graduated with a BA from the University of
Pittsburgh, and received MA’s from Villan-
ova University and Penn. She was married to
Michael Karmatz in 1966 in Philadelphia, PA.

Anne was an English professor at the Uni-
versity of Arts for 35 years. She started her
career as a high school and college French
teacher, and then an Associate Dean at Penn
State Delaware County Campus. Anne was an
artist, a writer, an avid tennis and golf player,
a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, a
loyal friend, and an overall very funny person.

Anne loved the theater, museums, the or-
chestra, movies and crossword puzzles, and
was never without a book. Most importantly,
family meant everything to Anne. She was an
incredibly supportive mother and grandmoth-
er, never missing an opportunity to watch her
children and grandchildren in their various
athletic and artistic pursuits. She was proud
of her family’s accomplishments and was
endlessly effusive with her compliments, no
matter how small the achievement. Anne is
lovingly remembered by Michael Karmatz,
her spouse of 55 years, daughters Caryn
Karmatz Rudy (Lee Rudy) and Laura Karmatz
(Lee Detwiler), and grandchildren Julia, Eliza,
Madelin, Shay and Sam. She is predeceased
by her brother, David Kozart, and beloved
cousins Mike and Bill Harris. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests donations be
made in Anne’s name to the Bala Cynwyd
Library or any charity you feel passionately
about. Anne would no doubt approve.

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Marvin A. Levin, 83 of King of Prussia,
passed away on January 23rd, 2022. He was
a loving husband, father, grandfather, col-
league and friend who liked to be around
people and laugh. Just as he dealt with many
experiences in life, Marvin managed his ill-
ness with strength, resilience, stubbornness
and humor. Along with his many years of
service as a Certified Public Accountant and
partner in Fishbein and Company, Marvin
generously gave his time and energy to his
community, serving as President at Old York
Road Temple Beth Am, Treasurer at Heritage
Creek, and several other clubs he was in-
volved in. Although he never had the oppor-
tunity to go on the African safari he always
dreamed about when he retired, his love of ti-
gers and pandas (even if they don’t live in
Africa) was evident throughout his life and in
the various artwork and figurines that decor-
ated his room as well as several t-shirts.

Marvin loved photography, even if his family
didn’t share his passion or patience since he
took several minutes to frame and focus each
photo. Marvin was an unshakably honest
man always trying to do the right thing. His
lack of concern for society’s rules later in his
life provided endless laughter for his grand-
children, occasional embarrassment for his
sons, and consistent frustration for his wife.

His love of Benny Goodman was replaced by
his deeper love of Barbara Streisand, even
though he never met her. While his doctrine
of a Macintosh apple a day did not, in fact,
result in keeping the doctor away, his love of
pretzels and ice cream (mixed together, of
course) may have factored into that outcome.

His mispronunciation of words, including
Acme (“ackimy”) and water (“wooter”), was
truly confounding, but his friends and family
overlooked that because he was just such a
nice guy. In addition to his wife of 58 years,
Phyllis (Marcus), and his sons Jay and
Stephen, he is survived by his daughter-in-
law Jeanne and his grandchildren Samuel,
Kenneth, Madeline and Oliver. As one of Mar-
vin’s final acts of generosity, he donated his
body to Science Care so that medical re-
searchers and educators can learn new tech-
niques to improve and save lives. Donations
may be made to the Alzheimer's Association,
the American Heart Association or a charity
of your choice.

JEWISH EXPONENT
Cecile (nee Kopstein), February 8, 2022, of
Dedham, MA, formerly of Meadowbrook, PA.

Beloved wife of the late Samuel M. Merion;
loving mother of Joseph Lyon Merion, David
Dean Merion and Judith Ann Merion; cher-
ished grandmother of Dhamma Merion,
Theodore Matthew Murray (Fairlee Fabrett),
Genevra Frances Murray (Mose Jones-Yellin)
and the late T’ai Ananda Merion and great
grandmother of Gabriel, Antonella and Juli-
etta Murray and Nico Scotia and Isa Antonia
Jones-Yellin. In lieu of flowers, contributions
in Cecile’s memory may be made to New-
bridge on the Charles at www.hebrewseni-
orlife.org/giving or the Germantown Jewish
Centre at www.germantownjewishcentre.org.

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Raymond, Feb. 2, 2022. Husband of Annette
(nee: Stillman), father of Helene Schwartz
and Gary Schwartz. Brother of Melvin
Schwartz. Also survived by 3 grandchildren.

Ray was an Army veteran and a member of
Steuben Lodge #113, Knights of Pythias.

Condolences and contributions at Berschler-
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Marcella Zaslow, nee Cohen, 97 years young,
of Pompano Beach, FL, formerly of Phil-
adelphia - Mt. Airy, Pine Valley & Wyncote,
Pa., wife of the late Sidney Zaslow, passed
away on Friday, February 4, 2022. She was
the daughter of the late Kitty & Isaac Cohen.

Beloved mother of Sharyn Weintraub, grand-
mother of Sherry (Scott) Wengrow & Craig
(Bianca) Weintraub, & great grandmother of
Ethan, Siena & Sophia. Sister of the late Mar-
vin Cohen & Sheldon Cohen.

MEMORIALS A D L E R
MATTHEW DAVID ADLER
In Memoriam
Born: 6/15/1970 Philadelphia, PA
Died: 2/18/2011 Seattle, WA
Dear Matt: On this, the eleventh an-
niversary of your passing, we are still heart-
broken over the loss.

Is it possible that 11 years have gone by?
Your children in Seattle are doing great with
Jenn as a single mom. Jake is 16 and Zoe
is 12. G-d Bless them.

I imagine your friends at DLA Piper LLP are
still missing you.

Marc and Varusha in Havertown have 2 little
kids, Olivia, 5 and Alex, 3. G-d Bless them.

We have many fond memories of our good
times together and we still look for you in
rainbows. Mom & Dad
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