obituaries
BERNSTEIN ARNOLD - February 3, 2023 Beloved
husband of Judith “Judy” Bernstein
(nee Kalickman). Loving father of
Andrea Kind (Richard Schatzberg) and
father-in-law of Michael Kind. Brother
of Helene Debra Heller. Devoted
PopPop of Jacob Asher Kind and
Grant Asher Kind. Contributions Fox
Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman
Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111, or
Congregation Beth Or Rabbi Gregory
Marx Discretionary Fund, 239 Welsh
Road, Maple Glen, PA 19002.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
Society or the Alzheimer’s Association.

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BROOKS CONSTANCE “Connie” (nee Miller)
age 98, passed away January 28,
2023. Beloved wife of the late Eugene
Brooks. Loving mother of Evan Brooks
(Suzanne), and Keith Brooks (Brenda).

Adoring grandmother of Jason Brooks
(Brooke), Jessica Bailey (David),
Michael Brooks, Jeremy Brooks, and
Gabrielle Brooks. Dear sister of the
late Harry Miller. Contributions in her
memory may be made to Old York Rd.

Temple-Beth Am www.oyrtbetham.org
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BROTHMAN BLOCK
ALVIN 91 passed away peacefully at
home on January 30. He is survived
by his wife, Judith and his three chil-
dren from a former marriage, Gary,
Debra and Randi, six Grandchildren
and two Great Grandchildren. He was
a life long Resident of Philadelphia,
graduating from Central High School
in 1949. Serving In the Army. Went
on as a natural Salesman, starting in
the Insurance Business in 1959, then
on to founding Mid America Group
in the 1970’s. His Son Gary came
into his business in 1984 with their
Partnership being built on the strong
foundation Alvin had previously laid.

He was a passionate Sailor, was a
Student of History, and had the love for
his Family. Charitable donations can
be made to the Philadelphia Jewish
Federation. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
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BORDEN EDITH (NEE Tonik) - Of Fort Lauderdale,
FL, formerly of Philadelphia. On
January 28, 2023. Beloved wife of the
late Hyman Borden. Devoted mother
of Alan Borden (Karen), Joel Borden
(Maria), and the late Stuart Borden.

Cherished mother-in-law of Wendy
Borden Goldstein. Loving grandmother
of Jennifer Borden, Jeffrey Borden
(Carla), Steven Borden (Kristina), Greg
Borden (Andi), Joshua Borden, and
Gabriella Borden. Loving great grand-
mother of Santino, Siena, Kaden, and
Leo. Longtime companion of the late
Leon Gelman. Dear sister of the late
Albert Tonik (Louise) and the late Ethel
Gelman. Contributions in her memory
may be made to the American Cancer
22 and Thursday night dinners with his
brother Nate and friends who were like
family to him. Yearly family vacations
to Kiawah Island were the highlight of
his life. Henry often remarked that the
quality of his life exceeded all of his ex-
pectations, but in reality, it was Henry
himself who exceeded all of his fam-
ily’s expectations. In Henry’s honor,
please consider an Act of Kindness to
better the world and better each other.

May his memory be a blessing.

JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS
www.levinefuneral.com SELMA (nee Jacobson) - On January
28, 2023. Wife of the late Dr. Peter
Brothman. Mother of Lisa Misher,
Andrea Brothman (Michael Frezel),
and Natalie Marciano (Abraham).

Grandmother of
Lilly, Samuel,
Gabriel, Tess, Winnie, Jacob, Jonah,
and Maxime. Sister of Esther Silon,
Simon Jacobson (Raisie), and Naomi
Jacobson. Contributions in her mem-
ory may be made to United Hatzalah
of Israel (israelrescue.org) or the
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (lls.

org). JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS
www.levinefuneral.com GELBER
NORMA, 86, passed away in
Elizabethtown, PA, on January 25,
2023. She was born on June 12, 1936,
in Philadelphia, PA, to Faye Gross.

Norma was living in retirement at the
Masonic Village after a career as a
legal assistant and mother. She loved
needlepoint and quilting, cooking
and reading, and enjoyed spending
time with her loving family and their
dogs. Norma is survived by her sons
Stephen, Rich and Larry, her grand-
children Josh, Ally and Natalie, and
her great-granddaughter Abby. She
is preceded in death by her parents,
Faye and Max Gross.

COOPER FANNIE F. (nee Forman) Passed
away on January 31, 2023. Wife of
the late Joseph Cooper. Mother of
Janice Zuckerman (Gilbert), Jeffrey
Cooper (Nancy Klaus), Joan Cooper
(David Plaut) and the late Jay Cooper
(Joyce). Grandmother of 11 and great
grandmother of 13. A graduate of
South Philadelphia High School for
Girls and member of Cong. Adath
Jeshurun (formery OCJCC), Fannie
worked in partnership for many years
with her husband for Del-Val Metered
Appliance Company. Contributions
in her memory may be made to
Philabundance, www.philabundance.

org, or Free Library of Philadelphia,
www.freelibrary.org. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
GURSCHKOW SYDNEY M. on February 1, 2023.

Beloved husband of the late Hope
(nee Brussell); Loving father of
Richard Gersh (Meryl) and Todd
Gersh (Daniella); Devoted grandfa-
ther of Dannah, Aaron, and Gianna.

Contributions in his memory may be
made to Jewish War Veterans, www.

jwv.org GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
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FEBRUARY 9, 2023 | JEWISH EXPONENT
215-832-0700 HOLTZMAN
DR. HENRY of Pipersville, PA, passed
away on December 31, 2022. Born in
Germany in 1949 to Sally and Herman
Holtzman after World War II, he immi-
grated to America at the age of two
with his family. Beloved husband to
Elise (Jurikson) Holtzman for over
50 years. Cherished father to Felicia
(Jason) Otto and Chad (Melissa)
Holtzman, Esq. Adored grandfather
to Austin Paul Otto and Arielle Paige
Otto. Loving brother to Nathan (Kathy)
Holtzman and Betty (Mark) Jurikson.

He was also a treasured Brother-
in-Law, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend.

His beautiful legacy will live on in the
hearts of his loving wife, precious chil-
dren, their spouses, and his grandchil-
dren who filled his heart with magic.

Dr. Holtzman, the first in his family to
attend college, graduated from Albright
College and Hahnemann University
Medical School. He completed his
Internal Medicine Residency at
Abington Hospital and his Pulmonary
Fellowship at Albert Einstein Medical
Center. He became an attending
physician at Doylestown Hospital
where he established the Pulmonary
Department and was the founding
partner of his medical practice: Bucks
County Medical Associates. For over
25 years he brilliantly led his depart-
ment, wrote and published articles
in prestigious medical journals, and
traveled throughout the United States
to speak at medical conferences. In
addition, Dr. Holtzman provided criti-
cal care at Fox Subacute Center and
Warminster General Hospital. His
wisdom and dedication were beyond
measure, and he saved and enriched
the lives of countless patients. Many
patients and their family members
continue to attest to how grateful they
were for Dr. Holtzman’s medical vision,
diagnostic expertise, and gentle man-
ner during his distinguished career.

Dr. Holtzman was a devoted physician
who cared deeply and unconditionally
for his family, his patients, and human-
ity. Above all, Henry’s most gratifying
moments revolved around his loving
family. His favorite titles were Hon,
Best Dad, and Pop-Pop (with silver
in his hair and gold in his heart). He
cherished every experience together
and constantly reminded each fami-
ly member how immensely proud he
was of them and how much he loved
them. He was a passionate reader,
world traveler, trusted financial advi-
sor, Philadelphia Eagles fan, and gen-
erous philanthropist. He loved golfing
KLAITS JOEL MICHAEL, who spent almost all
of his life serving the legal community
in South Florida passed away January
28, 2023. He was 80. He suffered a
stroke which he courageously battled
to recover in the face of a difficult prog-
nosis. Born in Philadelphia on March
4, 1942, as a child, Joel loved base-
ball, football, and all things sports.

He vividly remembered the day when
a much younger kid named “Reggie
Jackson” asked to play ball with him
and his friends in Philly. They had no
idea who this boy would grow up to be-
come. He also possessed an indelible
sense of humor. In the 1950’s Joel’s
family built a motel called the White
Sands on the shore in Margate, New
Jersey, just outside of Atlantic City. It
became the family business and as a
result, he spent many summers as a
lifeguard. One of their famous guests,
Joe Frazier, befriended him and his
family as he trained there for high-pro-
file fights. They spent much time
together and later in Miami Beach,
while Joel attended law school at The
University of Miami. A graduate of
Temple University, and later receiving
a law degree from UM in 1968, his law
career began in several South Florida
firms until starting his own practice in
Hollywood, Florida. Later moving his
family and practice to Coral Springs
in 1977. He went on to work as an in-
vestigator for the Florida Bar, and lat-
er sat on the traffic court bench as a
Magistrate. In his retirement he wrote a
book about a private investigator who
loved the water and beach life. He was
an avid motorcyclist, touring the coun-
try from coast to coast. So much so, he
earned the Iron Butt award for riding
1,000 miles in a 24-hour period, which
was an amazing accomplishment. He
enjoyed his Sunday group rides locally
in South Florida with friends including
Don Turner, Rick Case, and Gerry
Slakoff. Given his incredible sense of