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DEATH NOTICES
TAUB SHELANSKI
Rita Marie Shelanski (née Cardile) passed
away peacefully at home in Wynnewood, Pa.,
on Tuesday, December 29, at age 91. Born in
Philadelphia to Sicilian immigrants Salvatore
and Anna Cardile, and one of eight children,
she converted to Judaism and was married to
Dr. Morris V. Shelanski for 65 years. She was
a member of the 1951 graduating class of
Philadelphia General Hospital School of Nurs-
ing and worked as a nurse at that hospital.

There, she met her future husband, who pre-
deceased her in July 2020. She is survived by
five children, Joseph, Herman, Samuel, Anne
(Dougherty) and Stephan, 12 grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren. Rita was
warm,feisty, fun-loving and a fantastic cook
with an infectious laugh. She was exception-
ally proud of being a nurse, wife, mother and
grandmother, as well as sister, aunt and
friend. She gave so much love and so many
lives are better because of her.

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Lillian S. Singer (nee Goldman) on January
25, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Aaron and
loving mother of Dr. Eileen M. Singer and the
late Dr. Hedy K. Singer. She is also survived
by nieces and nephews. Contributions in her
memory may be made to: Dr. Hedy K. Singer
Endowment Fund, Gratz College, 7605 Old
York Road, Melrose Park, PA 19027 or Ha-
dassah, 1518 Walnut Street, Suite 402, Phil-
adelphia, PA 19102.

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SINGER Phillip Singer, on January 23, 2021. Beloved
husband of the late Sylka (nee Steinberg);
Loving father of Ira (Cathy) Singer, Evan
Singer and Bryna (Paul Feldman) Singer; De-
voted grandfather of Jaime (Josh), Sean,
Ashley (Roy), Jacob, Emily and Rose; Ador-
ing great-grandfather of Lucas and Sophia;
Dear friend of the late Janet Polis. Services
and interment were private. Contributions in
his memory may be made to Rydal Park
Friendship Fund, 1515 The Fairway, Jenkin-
town, PA 19046.

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Joy Taub, 87, (nee Fromberg), formerly of
Wallingford, PA and Philadelphia, passed
away from COVID-19 on Jan 23, 2021.

Daughter of the late Eva and Harry Fromberg.

Predeceased by her beloved husband of 63
years, Burton Taub. She had many interests
in life including real estate, accounting, and
sports. She is survived by Jeff (Amy), Har-
ilyn (William) Kaplan, and Steven (Ellen) and
5 grandchildren, Casey (Matt) Kaminski and
Joy’s great-grandson Logan, Erica Taub,
Zachary (Hannah) Taub, Dana Taub, and
Shana Kaplan, who doted on her and in
whom she took great pride and gave much
love. Also survived by her caring brother,
Carl (Barbara Stein) Fromberg. She will be re-
membered mostly for her positive outlook. In
lieu of flowers, please send donations to the
Alzheimer’s Association, visit alz.org or Con-
gregation Ohev Shalom, Wallingford, PA, vis-
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WENITSKY Phyllis Specter Wenitsky (nee Wasserman),
64, of Blue Bell, PA, passed away on January
26, 2021. She is survived by her husband,
Howard, daughters Jennifer (Jon Smith),
Samantha and Erica; her grandson Jordan;
mother Dorothy (Dottie); siblings Bobbi
Wasserman (Harry Koplin), Ted Wasserman
(Marcia Lyons) and James Wasserman; and
nieces and nephews. Phyllis was born in Phil-
adelphia to Leonard and Dorothy Wasser-
man on September 14, 1956. When her late
husband John passed away, she proceeded
with immense courage and love, determined
to build a beautiful life for her daughter Jen-
nifer. She found love and built a family with
Howard Wenitsky, who had also lost his
spouse. Howard, and his daughters Sam-
antha and Erica, joined Phyllis and Jen and
together created a household filled with
laughter, love and joy. She embodied values
inherited from her parents: decency, selfless-
ness, resolve in adversity, goodness and un-
questionable love of her family and friends.

From the moment they said "I do" 22 years
ago, she and Howard set an example of what
a strong marriage looks like, rooted in uncon-
ditional love, partnership, friendship, appreci-
ation for one another's uniqueness and mu-
tual respect. Phyllis had all the hallmarks of a
perfect Jewish mother. She had an ability to
“hear” the words written on the hearts of her
children, even when unspoken. She always
made sure everyone was fed, well-dressed
and happy. She wrote handwritten notes in
her elegant cursive script, filled with heartfelt
gratitude and thoughtfulness. Phyllis taught
her girls to be self-sufficient, self-assured
and most importantly, kind. Contributions in
her memory may be made to The National
Museum of American Jewish History,
www.nmajh.org or Steinbach Veterinary
Hospital, www.steinbachvet.com
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USATCH Jerald D. Usatch, age 82, of Penn Valley, PA,
passed away quietly on January 23, 2021.

Jerry was born January 1, 1939 to Sonia and
Harry Usatch in Philadelphia. He graduated
from North East High School and Temple
University. Beloved husband of the late
Florence Usatch (nee Shapiro) for 47 years,
he is survived by his children, Dr. Ben Us-
atch (Robin), Andi Bookbinder (Brian) and
Heidi Boudreau (Jim); his eight grandchil-
dren, all of whom he adored: Sarah, Rachael,
Emily, Zack, Nick, Jack, Jake and Gabi; and
his sister Bobby Katz. Jerry and Florrie spent
many years together fly fishing, skiing, boat-
ing on the Chesapeake, and attending the
Philadelphia orchestra. In later years, Jerry
was happiest listening to Opera and spend-
ing time at the Jersey shore. The family re-
quests donations in his memory be made to
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
www.lbbc.org/how-you-can-help/donate, an
organization that was close to his and
Florrie’s heart.

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