obituaries
BELMAN MICHAEL R. February 16, 2023; of
Wynnewood, PA; Husband of Cookie
Belman
nee Badder)
Father of Felice
Belman and Albert Belman
Drucie)
Grandfather of Henry and Leo Belman;
Brother of Dennis Belman
Phyllis) and the late Richard Belman
Cloe) .

The family respectfully requests con-
tri tio s i ie of o ers e ade to
Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El or Jewish
Federation of Greater Philadelphia.

JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS
www.levinefuneral.com BROWN
Dr. RONALD A, 86, passed away
peacefully on February 9, 2023 at
Oswego Hospital surrounded by his
family. Ron was predeceased by his
beloved wife Miriam A. Brown to whom
he was married for 44 years, and by his
sister Joan Brown. He is survived by
his daughter Rachel Brown of Cicero,
NY, his sons David
Yvonne) Brown
and Joshua Brown of Oswego, NY,
and his three granddaughters, Sarah
Brown, Hannah Brown, and Keara
Brown who all knew him as Zaida.

Ron was born in Cleveland, Ohio to
the late Leon and Ann Brown, but he
grew up in downtown Philadelphia,
PA where he attended the prestigious
Central High School. He attended the
University of Pennsylvania as a mu-
sic maj or before changing to a career
in physics. Ron earned a bachelor’s
degree from Drexel University and
a Master’s and PhD in physics from
Purdue University. He started his
teaching career as a professor at M.I.T
and Kent State University before be-
coming a Professor at SUNY Oswego
where he taught for over 30 years.

Ron’s mission was to make physics
fun, and to teach elementary and sec-
ondary teachers how to teach science
to their students. He developed his
own physics courses for non-maj ors,
and continued his work during summer
institutes attended by schoolteachers.

He made physics fun and interesting
by using interactive demonstrations in-
cluding his famous egg drop. His stu-
dents enj oyed his classes, which were
always full, and they continued to be in
touch with him throughout the years no
matter where they were in the world.

Ron won the Chancellor’s Award for
Excellence in Teaching in 1974, and
continued to publish articles for sci-
ence periodicals well into his 80’s fo-
cusing on women in science and the
science of ancient cultures. Ron had
many interests including reading and
26 music. He played the piano almost dai-
ly for most of his life, and the sounds of
him playing ragtime on the piano could
be heard throughout the house. Ron
was an avid reader of everything from
Sherlock Holmes to Star Trek, poetry
and anything related to science. He
spread his interest in literacy by gifting
books, especially for children, and late
in life he wrote and published sever-
a c i dre s oo s. e as a ro ific
oke teller, and everywhere he went he
was ready to share a
oke, and peo-
ple who knew him would run up to him
and ask him for one. He wrote a
oke book a few years ago that he has since
shared with 100’s of people, includ-
ing donating them to nursing homes,
bringing everyone
oy. Ron’s gentle
nature, big smile, intelligence, sense
of humor, and kindness will be missed
by all who had the pleasure of knowing
i .

ie of o ers ease a e do-
nations to The Manor at Seneca Hill in
Oswego, NY, the Paralyzed Veterans
of America, or Paws Across Oswego
County. DAIN CULLINAN
FUNERAL HOME
www.daincullinan.com ews and a treasured friend to many.

Caryn loved spending time with her
family, going on walks in nature, be-
ing down the shore, riding her bike
and traveling. She founded and led
a successful home care agency for
15 years. Caryn had a heart of gold
and was known for being extreme-
ly compassionate, genuinely caring,
having a positive attitude and being
a fi ter. S e defied odds si ce er
diagnosis and was able to walk both
of her daughters down the aisle at
their recent weddings. Nothing made
her happier than being with her family
and she will live on in their hearts for-
ever. Contributions in her memory can
be made to the Cholangiocarcinoma
Foundation, cholangiocarcinoma.org
GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
OFF CARYN, age 62, died after a three
year battle with Bile Duct Cancer on
February 13th, 2023. She was the
loving wife of Howard for 34 years,
proud mother of Allyson
Gregor Hoffman) and Sarah
Michael Matza) ,
daughter of Pat Rosenthal and the
late Dr. Ronald Rosenthal, sister of
Judy Wetzler
Merrick) , and Dr. Marc
Rosenthal
Paula Cupertino) , sister-in-
law of Marcy Schulman
Richy) . She
was adored by her nieces and neph-
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 | JEWISH EXPONENT
ATZ LILLIAN
nee Feinberg) on February 11,
2023. Wife of the late Louis. Mother of
Stuart
Sandi) Katz, Norman
Roxanne) Katz, Charna
Bruce) Schlakman and
Howard
Julie) Katz. Sister of Herman
late Wilma) Feinberg. Grandmother
of ar a at fia ce Jaso
re e ,
Debra
Brandon) Andress, Shannah
Katz, Nicki Katz, Brandon
Marlee) Sc a a , J sti Sc a a fia ce
Darcy Schild) , Jordan Katz and Brett
Katz. Great grandmother of Mason
and Charlotte Andress. Contributions
in her memory may be made to the
Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market
Street, Suite 250, Philadelphia, PA
19106 or a charity of the donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
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SI LV ER
SCOTT LAWRENCE on February 3,
2023. Beloved son of Linda Zaslow
and the late Bernard Silver; Loving
brother of Rick Silver, Brett Silver, and
Tara Silver
T.J. Henry) . Also survived
by many loving aunts, uncles, nieces,
and nephews. Contributions in his
memory may be made to a charity of
the donor’s choice.

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LEV ENE
HERNOW ETHEL
nee Wais)
January 31, 2023,
long time resident of Dresher, PA,
member of Temple Sinai, teacher at
Plymouth Elementary School, and ac-
tive volunteer in many organizations.

Wife of the late Max Chernow; Mother
of Dr. Robert Benj amin
Lynn) and
Linda Ames
Greg)
Sister of the late
Morris Wais, the late Sidney Wais and
the late Hershell Wais; Grandmother
of Roseanne, Daniel, Ari, Zev, Marc
and Jaime; Also survived by 12 great
grand children. The family respectfully
req ests co tri tio s i ie of o -
ers be made to Temple Sinai
www. tsinai.com) or a charity of the donor’s
choice. JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS
www.levinefuneral.com to Temple Sholom in Broomall
tem- ple-sholom.org) .

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SELMA HARRIS passed away on
February 9, 2023 in Overland Park,
KS. Beloved wife of the late Sidney
Forstater. Devoted mother of Ira
Forstater
Robin) , Seth Forstater
Lindy) , Mathew Forstater
Gail) , and
Ann Forstater. Loving grandmother of
Jacob
Sarah) , Rachel
Ian) , Rebecca
Brendan) , Sarah, Harris
Shuwan) ,
Raymond, and Gabriel.

Loving great grandmother of Ezra, Talia,
Emilia, and Miles. Contributions in
her memory may be made to Temple
Beth Zion-Beth Israel, 300 S. 18th
Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, bzbi.

org; Weitzman National Museum
of American Jewish History, 101
Independence Mall East, Philadelphia,
PA 19106, theweitzman.org; HIAS
Pennsylvania, hiaspa.org; or Village
Shalom Employee
Appreciation Fund, Village Shalom
Attention: Development, 5500 W. 123rd Street,
Overland Park, KS 66209, villagesha-
lom.org/donate/employee/. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
RANOFF STEVEN - February 12, 2023 of King
of Prussia, PA. Beloved husband of
Beverly
nee Lipkin)
loving father
of Stefanie Roden
Richard Roden)
adoring grandfather of Jesse, Ava,
Matthew, and Caroline; treasured
brother of Ruthe Fleischman
Stephen Fleischman) . Funeral services were
held Friday Feb 17. Interment at
o t S aro .

ie of o ers, co -
tributions in his memory may be made
MARTIN L. - Feb. 9, 2023, of Cherry
Hill, NJ. Husband of Audrianne
Levene. Father of Robert Levene,
Daniel
Heidi) Levene and Howard
Tamar) Levene. Grandfather of Rena,
David, Avital, Maxwell Lindsay, Miriam,
Ariella and Maytal. Brother of Michele
Levene Brill. Int. Roosevelt Mem.

Park. Contributions can be made to
Cong. Kol Ami, College Connection
Fund, 1101 Springdale Rd. Cherry Hill,
NJ 08003.

PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS
www.plattmemorial.com SP ANG LER- WEI SS
JANE, age 71, passed away February
8, 2023. Beloved wife of Neil Weiss.

Loving mother of Blair Scribner-Weiss
Samuel Scribner) . Adoring grand-
mother of Raya Beatrix. Dear sister of
r. a S a er.

ie of o ers,
contributions in her memory may be
made to Pancreatic Cancer Research/
Lustgarten Foundation
www.lustgarten.org. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
SC HLESSI NG ER
WILLIAM - Passed away on February
14, 2023. Husband of the late Rita
Schlessinger z” l
nee Warshell) .

Father of Evan
Dana) Schlessinger,
David
Carole) Schlessinger and Brian
z” l
Tara) Schlessinger. Grandfather of
Ricky, Mimi, Bella, Alex, Maya, Shira,
Eitan and Shimon. Contributions in
Bill’s memory may be made to the
charity of the donor’s choice or to the
William Schlessinger Memorial Fund
at the Los Angeles Jewish Community
Foundation: https://williamschlessing-
er.j ewishfoundationla.org/fund/william-
schlessinger. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
SP EK TER
RUTH
nee Greenberg) . February
12, 2023 of Wynnewood, Pa. Loving
wife of the late Bernard L. Spekter.

Devoted mother of Barbara
Emil) Ghen and the late Robert and Michael
Spekter. Grandmother of Matthew
Anna) , Evan, Katie
Neil) and
Erin. Great-grandmother of Isabel,
Willem, Olivia, Elsbeth, Jacob and
Benj amin. Contributions in her memo-
ry may be made to the American Heart
Association or St. Judes Childrens
Hospital. JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS
www.levinefuneral.com