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B E R K S
Erma (nee Zarr), 80, on January 2, 2022. Be-
loved wife of Henry S. Berks, loving and de-
voted mother of Mindy Berks Kleinman, lov-
ing grandmother of Mitchell Kleinman and
Elyssa Kleinman, and loving sister of Mark
Zarr. Private remembrance to be held in
Huntingdon Valley, PA.

C H E S K I S
A D E L M A N
The family is saddened to announce the
passing of Marilyn Adelman , 87 (or older
than 21 as she would say), on January 13,
2022 after a long brave fight with lung can-
cer. Marilyn formerly of Philadelphia and
Warminster PA, dedicated her entire life to
her family and brought joy to everyone she
encountered. Professionally, Marilyn worked
in bookkeeping, and ran a business with her
husband, Irvin. When she was able to, she
retired to focus on her family, which was al-
ways the most important thing to her. De-
scribing Marilyn as a loving mother, grand-
mother or great grandmother just isn’t
enough. Marilyn cherished her time with her
grandchildren and great grandchildren more
than anything. She was always the one that
they went to for a hug, song, partner in
crime, or an advocate. The summers that her
family spent down the shore were always her
favorite. She thrived in the chaos of a house
filled with loud young children. Once the
madness dissipated, she could be found with
a good book, candy, or a cocktail. She is sur-
vived by her husband of nearly 69 years,
Irvin; daughters Janice (Larry) Strug and Lisa
(Robert ) Aberman; granddaughter Lindsay
(Jesse) Emple; grandsons Michael (Kelley)
Strug, Harry (Danielle) Aberman, and Zachary
Aberman; and great-grandsons David and
Joseph Emple. She was also the loving
grandmother to the late Eric Aberman. She
was adored by her family and will be so
sorely missed. Please send donations in
memory of Marilyn Adelman to Samaritan
Healthcare & Hospice.

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B E L S H
Gloria Belsh (nee Epstein) on January 8,
2022. Beloved wife of the late Albert; Loving
mother of Michael Belsh (Kris Weeks), Paula
Belsh, Marcia Belsh, and the late Helen Belsh
Dahlia; Devoted grandmother of Aaron Belsh;
Dear mother-in-law of Richard Dahlia; Con-
tributions in her memory may be made to a
charity of the donor’s choice.

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B E R K O W I T Z
Constance (nee Gordon) On January 12,
2022. Beloved wife of the late Theodore. De-
voted mother of Ira Berkowitz (Bette) and
Neil Berkowitz (Alison). Loving grandmother
of Laura Gunson (Frank), Joshua Berkowitz,
Rachel Mermelstein (Scott), Adam Berkowitz
(Kieran Koch-Laskowski), Seth Berkowitz,
and Noah Berkowitz. Dear Great grandmoth-
er of Samantha, Austin, Isabel, and Phoebe.

Contributions in her memory may be made to
the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.

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JANUARY 20, 2022
Marilyn Cheskis died on January 13, 2022 at
her home in Harrison, NY. She was 89 years
old. Marilyn was born in Philadelphia and
grew up there. She is the daughter of Ida and
Max Goldberg of Philadelphia. She is sur-
vived by her husband of 65 years, Herbert
Cheskis, her son, Andrew Cheskis, daughter
Carole Leder, and her four grandchildren,
Amanda, Michael, Jason, and Abby. Marilyn
led a highly successful, meaningful and ful-
filling life. She was a true nurturer who left a
better world behind her, with loving family
and friends who will always cherish her
memory. C L A Y M A N
Roberta (nee Badler). January 11, 2022 of
Bala Cynwyd, Pa. Wife of the late Morton.

Mother of Lynne Clayman and Deborah Clay-
man Rayman. Also survived by two grand-
children and two great-grandchildren. Ser-
vices and interment will be private. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to a char-
ity of the donor's choice.

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Marvin Freedman, CLU, January 10, 2022, of
Elkins Park, PA. Beloved Husband of Ger-
trude (nee Aronowitz); Father of Gary Freed-
man (Abby Gilbert) and Mitchel Freedman
(Liane Sher); Brother in Law of Sylvia Sack
and Jean Mallin; Grandfather of Robyn, Mur-
ray, Emily, Rycki and Joanna. The family re-
spectfully requests contributions in lieu of
flowers be made to Klein JCC
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G O L D M A N
Jay M. Goldman of Indianapolis, IN passed
away on December 15, 2021, at the age of
94. He was born on November 2, 1927, to
Morris and Anna Goldman in Philadelphia,
PA. He was a 1951 graduate of Temple Uni-
versity. The Naval Station in Florida where he
proudly served his country from 1946 to
1948 later became part of NASA’s Cape
Canaveral facility. Jay spent the early years of
his career selling wholesale hosiery with his
father, later sold insurance with Metropolitan
Life (see photo) and Mutual of Omaha, and
then became a residential Realtor® in the
brokerage led by Miriam Einhorn in Elkins
Park, PA. He greatly enjoyed catching, col-
lecting, and displaying butterflies, moths, and
other insects. He was a genius at finding
bargain tchotchkes and built a real estate em-
pire of miniature houses. He loved to cook
and feed his family and he collected a wide
variety of kitchen timers. More than anything
else, Jay was proud of raising his three chil-
dren. He is survived by Ellen (Don) Chernoff
of Indianapolis, Daryl (Jeanette Nichols)
Goldman of Oakland, CA, and Jonathan Gold-
man of Indianapolis. Jay was preceded in
death by his beloved wife Claire in 2008.

Jay’s pride was mirrored by his children’s ap-
preciation. His honesty, integrity and de-
termination in business served as a blueprint
for his children’s success in scientific re-
search, psychology, and business. He was
always there when his children needed him,
no matter when or how far he had to travel to
reach them. His mind was sharp, and he
maintained his optimism even as his body
was failing. All who knew Jay miss him
deeply. Graveside services were held on
Monday, December 20, 2021 at Beth-El
Zedeck North Cemetery in Fishers, IN.

Arrangements entrusted to Aaron Ruben Nel-
son Mortuary. Online condolences may be
made at www.arnmotuary.com
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G R EE N B ER G
Minerva (Russ) Greenberg, January 13,
2022; of North Wales, PA, formerly of Bala
Cynwyd, PA; beloved wife of the late Albert H.

Greenberg and the late Irwin H. Greenberg;
loving mother of Dr. Beth Greenberg (Beth
Simon) and Alan Greenberg (Jennifer); cher-
ished grandmother of Isa and Allyson. In lieu
of flowers, contributions in Minerva's
memory may be made to a charity of the
donor's choice.

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Harold E. On January 12, 2022. Beloved hus-
band of the late Rita (nee Cravetz). Devoted
mother of Donald Levenson (Debora) and
Alan Levenson (Merav). Loving grandfather
of Alah, Mia, Nitai, and Lance. Contributions
in his memory may be made to the
Alzheimers Association. www.alz.org/delval.

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Zelda Greenspun, 99 1/2, died on January 8,
2022 after a brief illness. She was born in
Philadelphia, PA in 1922, the daughter of
Harry and Millie Ettinger. She attended Lower
Merion High School, graduating in 1940, the
yearbook acknowledging that “In her small
way, she was an integral part of the school.”
During high school, she worked in the family
shoe store, Ettinger‘s, on Lancaster Avenue
in Ardmore. After high school, she gained her
certification as a technician from Jefferson
Hospital and also worked in the tuberculosis
laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania.

In 1945, she met her soulmate Leonard
Greenspun, beginning a lifelong love affair
that was cut short when Leonard died from
colon cancer in 1986. Zelda had many in-
terests, but her husband and five children
were paramount. She created and prepared
everything from invitations to decorations, to
food to clean up for family celebrations at
their home, often for over 200 people. She
was a smart and hands-on mother who cared
deeply for each child and made sure that
each had what they needed growing up, all
the while working outside the home, as well.

She held positions at one of the early shop-
ping malls, Bargain City in Levittown, PA in
marketing and as one of the first profession-
al comparison and consumer shopping con-
sultants. In later years, Zelda worked at the
family’s table pad factory, Lee Table Pad in
the Kensington neighborhood in Philadelphia,
first with Leonard and after his passing with
their son Eric. She also joined two of her
daughters in separate successful retail and
design businesses. Zelda had many interests
and was a talented and experienced calli-
grapher, composing and designing invita-
tions for her family and many others. Her sig-
nature creation was decorated cards for each
place setting at events sponsored by charit-
ies and especially for the Greater Phil-
adelphia Chapter of the ALS Association, as
well as for weddings and Bar and Bat
Mitzvahs of family and many friends. Zelda
was recognized for her commitment to the
Philadelphia ALS Association at a luncheon in
her honor in 2006. She became active in the
association after her father succumbed to
that awful disease. In suburban Philadelphia
over the course of 85 years, she was also
active in B’nai B’rith, the Main Line Reform
Synagogue Board and the Lower Merion High
School Distinguished Speaker Bureau. After
spending her entire life on the Philadelphia
Main Line, Zelda at the age of 85 moved to
Portland, Maine close to her daughter Susie’s
family. As she did wherever she went, she
lived life to the fullest in Maine, joining a
book group to discuss some of the many
books that she read, the Cedars Auxiliary
Board, and the ALS Association of Northern
New England. Zelda attracted many friends,
young and old, wherever she went, always
taking an interest in others. And to Zelda,
family was everything. Her holiday meals
were legendary. She reveled in the visits and
accomplishments of her children, grandchil-
dren and great grandchildren, rarely talking
about herself. However, people were inter-
ested in her, especially her life experiences. A
few years ago, she fulfilled a dream of “at-
tending“ Harvard College, actually speaking
to a senior seminar class about the experi-
ence of living through World War II. Though
not Bat Mitzvahed as a 13 year old, she ful-
filled that achievement at age 72 at Main Line
Reform Synagogue. Zelda is pre-deceased by
her parents, her brother Si, and her beloved
daughter-in-law, Jane. She is survived by her
sister Beverly Rivkees and many nieces and
nephews. She is survived by her children,
daughter Andrea Ehrlich, her husband Alex-
ander, and his son Adam, daughter Beth
dren and great grandchildren, rarely talking
about herself. However, people were inter-
ested in her, especially her life experiences. A
few years ago, she fulfilled a dream of “at-
tending“ Harvard College, actually speaking
to a senior seminar class about the experi-
ence of living through World War II. Though
not Bat Mitzvahed
a 13 year old, she ful-
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filled that achievement at age 72 at Main Line
Reform Synagogue. Zelda is pre-deceased by
her parents, her brother Si, and her beloved
daughter-in-law, Jane. She is survived by her
sister Beverly Rivkees and many nieces and
nephews. She is survived by her children,
daughter Andrea Ehrlich, her husband Alex-
ander, and his son Adam, daughter Beth
Frezel, her husband Jerry, and children Ron
(Stacey) and their children Sam, Lily, and
Maddie and Michael (Andrea) and their chil-
dren Tess and Winnie, son Peter (Katherine)
and their children Samantha Schoop (Josh)
and their daughter Isabel, Liza Yang (Peter)
and Jake and his son Ace, daughter Susie
Schwartz (Steve) and their children Lenny,
Andrew, and Jack, and son Eric (Jane, of
blessed memory) and their children, son Dan
and daughter Annie Berger (Rory) and their
children Lucy and Abby. Zelda‘s family would
like to thank the firefighters and paramedics
of Portland Fire Department Ladder 4 and
Medcu, the caring staff of Maine Medical
Center, Rabbi Carolyn Braun, who provided a
sense of calm and spirituality during Zelda‘s
last hospitalization, her long-time primary
care physician, Jamie Zeitlin, Dr. Mary
Brandes, Dr. Andreas Stefan, Gosnell House
which provided loving hospice care in Zelda‘s
final days, even ensuring that she had her
trademark red lipstick on, and Rabbi Gary
Berenson of the Jewish Funeral Home, who
provided comfort to Zelda‘s family and dig-
nity to Zelda during her last journey to the
Main Line. Arrangements are by the Jewish
Funeral Home in Portland and Joseph Levine
& Sons in Philadelphia. In lieu of flowers, the
family suggests contributions to the ALS As-
sociation Greater Philadelphia Chapter, the
National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance,
or to the charity of one’s choice.

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Dr. Jacques Lipetz. We share the news of the
passing of Dr. Jacques Lipetz, loving hus-
band to Inez, brother to Eric, father to An-
drew and David, stepfather to Jed Fishback
and Trina Weingarten, and grandfather to
Miranda, Jordan, Jeremy, Eli, Sam, Jillian,
Jordan, Elena and Sofia. Jacques died early
in the morning on Tuesday, January 11th at
the age of 89. Jacques was born in Antwerp,
Belgium, and survived the Holocaust by es-
caping Europe to the Philippines with his
family. They lived in Manila through the Ja-
panese occupation and ultimately landed in
New York City. After graduating from Brown
University, where he earned his AB and MA,
Jacques attended Yale University where he
earned his PhD. His early career was spent as
a research scientist and educator at the
Rockefeller Institute, Manhattan College,
Boyce Thompson Institute, Wistar Institute,
and Drexel University where the students
awarded him Professor of the Year honors.

Later in life he found his next calling, return-
ing to the University of Pennsylvania to pre-
pare for a career in clinical psychology.

Jacques spent the last 40 years as a clinical
psychologist, treating his patients up until
the days before his death. His warmth and
caring will be missed by the many lives he
touched. In lieu of flowers, please honor
Jacques’ memory with a contribution to
either: Yad V’Shem - www.yadvashem.org or
Philadelphia Orchestra www.philorch.org
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