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DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
B E R N S T E I N
KA N T O R
Avrum Kantor, February 12, 2022, of Phil-
adelphia, PA; beloved husband of the late
Roslyn (nee Snyder); loving father of Ron
Kantor (Barri Orlow) and Rebekah Grieves;
devoted brother of Linda Fields, Sheila Dyan
(partner Charlie Gaglia) and Marc Kantor
(June); cherished grandfather of Sydney;
dear brother-in-law of Bill Snyder (Shelley).
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Avrum's
memory may be made to Ryerss Farm for
Aged Equines, Pottstown, PA ,
ryerssfarm.org, the Pancreatic Cancer Action
Network, pancan.org or to Abington Hospice
at Warminster.
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com The Board of Trustees of Abramson Senior Care
record with sorrow the passing of their esteemed
colleague and friend
Constance Wilf, z”l
whose commitment to Jewish causes and
philanthropy benefited the seniors served by
Abramson Senior Care, and who served as an
example to the entire community.
Constance joined the board of trustees in 1980
when the organization was PGC. Before becoming a
trustee, Constance was an active member of the PGC
community and volunteered on the Public Relations
Committee. She was a dedicated fundraiser for the
Weiss Institute, PGC’s research arm, including editing
the ad book and coordinating activities for the Weiss
Institute Ball.
Passionate about volunteerism, Constance joined
the professional team at PGC as the Director of
Volunteers from 1975 – 1980. During that time she
transformed the volunteer office into a permanent
department of the agency whose responsibilities
included supporting every other department in the
organization. She also initiated a training program
for volunteers that focused on best practices when
working with seniors.
Alongside her husband, Harold z”l, she was an
incredibly generous supporter of Abramson Senior
Care giving to the New Campus, Annual and
Endowment Funds, and to the gala.
Abramson Senior Care and our entire Jewish
community were truly fortunate to have been the
beneficiary of her time, leadership, and enduring
tzedakah. To her family, including daughter-in-law Karen Wilf,
and granddaughters Lauren Wilf and Carolyn Wilf,
and all who mourn her passing, the Board of Trustees
of Abramson Senior Care offer this expression of
profound sympathy. May they find solace in the
knowledge that her dedication, generosity and good
works will serve as a living tribute to her and will
benefit future generations.
Lorraine Drobny
Board Chair
Carol A. Irvine
President and CEO
Morton (Tex) Bernstein, beloved husband of
the late Marilyn, passed away on February
16 th , 2022. Survived by children Steven
(Toba), Gordon and Elizabeth Bernstein,
grandchildren Harris and Jaclyn, and brother-
in-law Ira Baraz, as well as his sweetheart
Harriet Baum. Donations may be made to the
Jewish War Veteran of the U.S.A Donate-
Jewish War veterans of The U.S.A. (jwv.org)
F R Y E R
Fryer, M.D., Larry A. On February 11, 2022
wife of Sandra (nee) Hoffman, father of Eric
(Jennifer) Fryer, Beth (Michael) Blumberg,
David ( Shoshannah Tornberg) Fryer, and An-
drea ( Vince) Fryer Cuinn. Brother of Sandra
(Lloyd) London. Also survived by 7 grand-
children. He was a retired Medical Director
for the Northeast Center for Behavioral
Health. Larry also served as a captain in the
U.S, Airforce. Contributions in his memory
may be sent to Old York Road Temple Beth
Am (oyrbetham.org), National Council of
Jewish Women of Greater Philadelphia (ncjw-
philadelphia.org) or the Nicholas Center for
Autism (tncenewyork.org)
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com G A RD N ER
Norman A. Gardner 79 of Bala Cynwyd, Pa.
died on Feb. 11, 2002. Norman is survived by
his adoring wife Annette Gardner (Feinstein)
children Susan, Amanda, and Julie Walters
and cherished grandson (Za) Daniel Walters.
Also survived by sister-in-law Arlene Fried-
man and deceased brother-in-law Dr.
Theodore Feinstein. Norman was born in
Montreal, Canada. He attended McGill Uni-
versity and became a dual citizen of the U. S.
He was Chairman and Founder of Laser Lock
Technologies and took his new company
Verify me public. Services were private due to
Covid. We will cherish the time we spent with
Norman. G I NG O LD
Sylvia Gingold, age 96, passed away on Feb-
ruary 5, just 18 days short of her 75th wed-
ding anniversary to her beloved Martin Gin-
gold. She was cherished by her husband,
daughter, Helene Peyton, and son, Allan Gin-
gold. She was a devoted former NYC teach-
er and supervisor of early childhood educa-
tion. She was known for her beautiful smile
and positive, giving nature. She was loved by
all who knew her. She is survived by her
husband, daughter and son as well as 4
grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
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Renee Lederhandler nee Silberman, February
15, 2022. Wife of the late Morris. Mother of
Robert (Wendy) Lederhandler and Linda
(Noan) Goldman. Grandmother of Jordan
(Lindsay) Goldman, Staci (Gary) Glaser,
Joshua (Gena) Lederhandler and Jared
(Michelle) Lederhandler. Great grandmother
of Spencer, Ava, Gavin, Carter, Aidan,
Madisyn and Lily. Contributions in her
memory may be made to the American Can-
cer Society, 1818 Market Street, Suite 2820,
Philadelphia, Pa. 19103.
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S T E I N
Leonard “Bucky” Bertram Stein of Wilming-
ton NC, born May 28, 1925, passed away
February 13, 2022. Bucky was born in Brid-
geton, NJ, to Rose and Max Stein, and grew
up in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from
Overbrook High School, and it was at the age
of 16 that he met Ruth, who would become
his wife of 68 years. Bucky served in the
Coast Guard during WWII and loved to talk
about his time stationed in Alaska, and
patrolling the beaches of Cape May on horse-
back. The family is certain that is how the
USA won the War. Bucky and Ruth had two
children, Elliott and Howard, while living in
Philadelphia among both of their extended
families. In 1955, they moved to Jacksonville,
NC, where Bucky started Tireville, a one-man
open-air tire retreading service. They had a
daughter, Deborah, and Bucky worked relent-
lessly to build his business. Howard joined
Bucky in 1976, and together they created Tar-
get Tire and Buffalo Tire, adding employees
and co-workers who were all swept up into
the Stein business and family, which were
one and the same. Bucky delighted in broad-
ening the horizons of every person he worked
with, or came in contact with. He was partic-
ularly proud of the trips he hosted for his em-
ployees/customers/suppliers all over the
world. When Bucky and Howard sold the
business in 2004, Bucky then turned to phil-
anthropy with the same doggedness with
which he approached everything in his life.
His impact is far reaching and deep-rooted.
Bucky’s passions were widespread, and in-
cluded exercise, reading, politics, theater,
movies, music from Beethoven to Bruce,
food, wine, traveling, hunting…there was
nothing that didn’t interest him, and nothing
he liked more than the company of a good
dog. He enjoyed conversing on almost any
topic, didn’t hesitate to give his opinion, and
was in constant pursuit to help everyone he
knew live life to their maximum potential.
Bucky became well known in recent years for
his World Famous Homemade Nut Butter,
and his Wine Cork Boards. And if you visited
Bucky in his home, you never left empty-
handed. Bucky will be sorely missed by
many, but none more so than his children, El-
liott Stein of New York, Howard Stein of
Wilmington NC, Deborah Mathies and hus-
band Blair Mathies of Chesapeake Beach MD,
grandchildren Susan Turner and husband
Wayne Turner, Henry, Rose and Max Math-
ies, great grandchildren Ashley and Greyson
Turner, and Mordecai Mathies, his sister-in-
law and nieces and nephews…and his “Spe-
cial Lady” Rita Reibman of Wilmington NC.
Bucky was predeceased by his sister Estelle
“Sis” Elion, his wife Ruth, and his grandson
Justin Stein. A Celebration of Bucky’s Life will
be held in the near future. Please make any
donations: “In memory of Bucky Stein” to:
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Foundation 2001 South 17th St.Wilmington,
NC 28401 or Lower Cape Fear LifeCare
Foundation 1414 Physicians Drive Wilming-
ton, NC 28401
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M E L N I K O F F
Yetta (Steinberg) On February 17, 2022.
Wife of the late Robert A. Forman and the late
Benjamin Melnikoff. Mother of George (Len-
ore) Forman, Ruth Forman, and Estelle (the
late Frank) Jones. Grandmother of Sam-
antha Tracey, Eric Forman, Tina Christian,
and Alaina Jones. Great grandmother of Erin
Tracey, Emeline Forman, and Audrey Forman.
Funeral services were private. Contributions
in her memory may be made to the Americ-
an Heart Association.
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L I S S
Jonathan Daniel Liss, February 10th, 2022 of
Walnut Creek, CA, previously from Phil-
adelphia, PA; beloved husband of Mona (nee
Astra), loving father of Joshua (fiancé Sarah),
Adrienne (deceased) and Alexander (Rachel)
Liss, brother of Marjorie (Mitchell) Berman;
also survived by many nieces and nephews
and cousins. Jonathan was a successful in-
surance broker and financial planner for over
50 years. He loved the outdoors, walking his
dogs and meeting people. We will all miss his
caring and compassionate nature. Contribu-
tions in Jonathan’s memory may be made to
Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org) or the char-
ity of your choice
N E I B A U E R
Nathan Neibauer, age 83, of Huntingdon Val-
ley, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Febru-
ary 7, 2022. Husband of Ethel (nee Fox) for
56 years; loving and proud father of
Lawrence C. Neibauer and Ruth Neibauer-
Baker (Paul); adoring P-Pop to Sydney and
Samantha Baker; and brother of Fred
Neibauer (Debbie) and Cheryl Rubin (Dave).
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his
memory may be made to Myasthenia Gravis
Foundation of America myasthenia.org or a
charity of the donors choice.
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S H A D I S
M A R C U S
Susan C. Marcus (nee Jacobs) of Penn Val-
ley Pennsylvania passed away at age 76 on
February 11, 2022. She is survived by her
husband Richard Marcus, her children Mi-
chael Caplan (Jennifer), Julie Weiser (Todd),
Jimmy Caplan (Alyson) and Janie Marcus
(Casey); her seven grandchildren Evan,
Jordan, Maddie, Ella, Sammy, Anna and Fin-
negan, and her brother David Jacobs (Diana).
Contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s
Association. WEST LAUREL HILL FUNERAL HOME
www.westlaurelhill.com We mourn the passing of Richard Shadis,
age 69, father of Brandee and Ryan, grand-
father of Reese, Jonah, and Nate, and broth-
er of Marilyn and Robert. Richard bravely
fought through serious health challenges for
many years, which thankfully allowed his
grandkids the opportunity to know and love
him. He was the recipient of a donated kid-
ney and liver, which added fifteen years to his
life. The Gift of Life Donor program is mean-
ingful to he and his family. He was a commit-
ted advocate for animals in need. He rescued
stray animals and found them homes, and in
some cases, adopted them himself. He had a
special bond with his cats, Simba and Pump-
kin. He cherished every moment with them.
Richard will be missed by all that knew him,
but never forgotten.
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S H A F R I T Z
Arnold B. Shafritz (Arn), 95, formerly of
Merion, January 22, 2022, in Glendale, CA. A
beloved considerate, bright, and inquisitive
mensch, Arn was generous, thoughtful, silly,
and serious. Arn graduated from Overbrook
and Penn’s Moore School in 1949. An early
computer geek, he worked on ENIAC, won a
patent, and wrote papers. In 1957 he cofoun-
ded Auerbach Associates and evolved into
HR Director. After retirement, he audited
courses at Penn. Arn, a rated chess “Expert”,
played weekly at clubs, competed in 70+ offi-
cial tournaments. This “chess-nut” was so
riveted, that once he had to be retrieved an
hour after Thanksgiving dinner started! Arn
loved sports. He taught his family tennis and
softball and took them to the Phillies, Sixers,
Globetrotters and annual Penn Relays. He
walked daily, played volleyball weekly at Ard-
more YMCA, and was an ardent Philly sports
fan. Arn loved all music, especially folk and
musicals. A creative storyteller, at Camp
Hofnung - where he and Hadassah (Das) met
- he would brush a mop outside the bunk
windows to enhance ghost stories. Arn and
Das won a big Bulletin puzzle. He co-au-
thored How To Win Tangled Names Contests.
He loved cards, puzzles, math, word games,
jokes, puns and riddles, and wrote many
clever poems. A caring husband, father (and
in-law), grandpop (and great-pop-pop),
uncle, cousin, and friend, Arnold is together
again with his wife Hadassah in Simi Valley,
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Kenneth Michael. February 17, 2022. Be-
loved son of Marilyn and Stanley Wilder. Lov-
ing brother of Donna Wilder. Contributions in
his memory may be made to Progeria Re-
search Foundation www.progeriaresearch.org
or a charity of the donor’s choice.
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