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ALLEN CHESKIS
Ann Allen (nee Schwartz) died on January 4,
2021. Born in Philadelphia on March 17,
1928, Ann was the cherished daughter of
Rose and Manny Schwartz. She was the be-
loved wife of the late Nathan Allen for 60
years; the loving mother of Faith (Dennis Co-
hen) and the late Glenn Allen; the adoring
grandmother of Samantha and Jessica
(Peter) and great-grandmother of Jack,
Madeline, Mia and Nathan. Ann was a proud
1945 graduate of South Philadelphia High
School who graduated first in her class. Ann
was loving, compassionate and charitable.

She was the ultimate caretaker for her family
and for everyone else who needed her help.

Ann was a sweet, kindhearted woman who
truly loved people and made everyone around
her feel special. She was adored by her
nieces and nephews and, later in life, by
everyone who cared for her at Ann's Choice,
Chestnut Pointe and Rose Garden. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to Ann's
Choice Benevolent Care Fund, 20000 Ann's
Choice Way, Warminster, PA 18974 or to a
charity of the donor's choice.

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Marilyn Ann Cheskis Lear (nee Goldsmith)
age 83, of Bensalem, PA., died peacefully on
January 13, 2021. She was born on August
19, 1937 in Philadelphia, daughter of the late
Norman and Rebecca Goldsmith, and sister
to the late Arnette Sulman and Sidney Gold-
smith. Marilyn graduated from Temple Uni-
versity in 1959 and worked as a teacher.

Later, she became Director of the JCC Klein
Branch nursery school program from 1985
until her retirement in 1992. Marilyn volun-
teered with many organizations and was
known throughout Northeast Philadelphia for
her kindness, compassion and her commit-
ment to education and Jewish ideals. Wife of
Robert Lear and the late Eugene Cheskis.

Mother of David Cheskis, Neal (Heather)
Cheskis and Joel (Mandy) Cheskis. Step
mother of Joe (JC) Lear and Andrew (Deena)
Lear. Grandmother of Etana, Hallel, Noah,
Shay, Devorah, Rena, Chloe, Jacob, Ethan
and Ryan. The family requests that contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to your fa-
vorite charity.

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FREDMAN Irwin Jay Fredman of Gaithersburg, Mary-
land passed away peacefully on December
31, 2020, at age 88. Survived by his wife,
Christine Latsey, and children Jonathan,
Lauren (Greg Huot), Paul, and Peter; grand-
children Jane, Eve, Zachary, Alex, and Nat-
alie; and nieces Sondra and Bobbie. Prede-
ceased by his son Andrew (Kerin). His previ-
ous marriage to Ruth Gruber ended in di-
vorce. Raised in South Philadelphia, he was
an early Jewish cadet at West Point and act-
ively participated in alumni events for the rest
of his life. At Temple University in the 1950s
he led the effort to create the first integrated
fraternity. As an adult he was a devoted
member of Beth Sholom Congregation in
Elkins Park and a community activist who
achieved significant street safety improve-
ments. Irwin Jay fought a brave battle with
Parkinson's disease and remained positive
until his final days and grateful for his family
and friends. Services will be held at a later
date at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to The Mi-
chael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Re-
search or the Jewish Foundation for Group
Homes. GERSHENFELD
Leona Gershenfeld (nee Levy) January 13,
2021; of Media, PA; beloved wife of the late
Marvin; loving mother of Holly Alten (Steve)
and Mitchell Gershenfeld (Sandra); cher-
ished grandmother of Justin (Tiffanie), Mi-
chael and Matthew. Due to Covid-19, ser-
vices will be private. In lieu of flowers, contri-
butions in her memory may be made to a
charity of the donor’s choice.

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classified@jewishexponent.com Arthur L. Davis of Shannondell & Phil-
adelphia used to joke that he had a case of
“the hoots” or “clivitus”, but it was COVID 19
that felled him. Arthur, 87, passed on Jan.

8th 2021 & is survived by his loving son, Elli-
ott, former wife Phyllis Barsky, and first
cousins, Anita Brody, Sarina Cook, Mae
Kastor, David Zeitzer, and Lewis Berkowitz.

Art’s father, Isidore, immigrated from Ro-
mania to the USA as a child with his family.

His mother, Minnie Berkowitz, was born in
(Vineland) NJ to immigrants from Poland.

Art was an only child but both of his parents
had multiple siblings. He was a mischievous
child who was also voted most talkative
member of his Olney HS class. He followed in
his mother’s footsteps, studying pharmacy at
Temple University. Famous for his wit and
memory he enjoyed talking to his customers.

Art also loved the piano, classical music, owl
related art, Jeopardy, traveling, and most of
all his son. He had a keen sense of smell and
for a brief period in his early adulthood star-
ted a partnership to create and sell “Rake”
brand men’s colognes and hair sprays in de-
partment stores. After retiring from Rite-Aid
Pharmacy, Art traveled and frequently volun-
teered as a theater usher and at Pennsylvania
Hospital. Lastly, Art always liked to arrive
very early for appointments. Despite being
87, he sadly arrived too early to his final ap-
pointment as well. In lieu of flowers please
send donations to Jewish Federation of
Greater Philadelphia or fairvote.org.

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GERWITZ Herman M. Gerwitz, January 13, 2021 of Bala
Cynwyd, PA. Beloved husband of Stacey (nee
Ross); loving father of Stephanie (Brian) De-
Mayo and Morgan (Zachary) Levin; adoring
grandfather of Eric and Andrew; devoted
brother of Hope (Donald) Knight, Arthur Ger-
witz, Gregg Gerwitz, the late Robert Gerwitz,
and Marc Glassman; cherished son of the late
Milton Gerwitz and the late Elva (Irving)
Glassman. In lieu of flowers, contributions in
his memory may be made to the Food Bank
Fund at Main Line Reform 410 Montgomery
Ave, Wynnewood, PA 19096.

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GLICK Arthur Irving Glick on January 14, 2021. Be-
loved husband of the late Davida (nee Sch-
lank); Loving father of Dr. Hillary Glick, Mary
Ellen (Tim Cole) Glick and Dr. Susan (Barry
Bergman) Glick; Devoted grandmother of
Monica and Benjamin; Dear companion of
Shirley Conston. Contributions in his memory
may be made to HIAS PA, www.hiaspa.org.

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HERSHOFF Jeffrey “Jack” Hershoff, on January 9th, 2021
in total peace and in his sleep as we had
prayed, our Father Jeffrey “Jack” Hershoff
passed away. He was a dynamic and com-
plicated man who lived a rich and adventur-
ous life; most notably as a World Class Black
Jack and Poker Player, a Vietnam Veteran, a
man of faith in G-d, and restless in spirit as
he was a seeker, an entrepreneur, always
traveling around the country and world find-
ing opportunity, adventure and in commu-
nion with the G-d who lived in him, the one
and only true G-d. Son of Abraham and Yetta,
he was born in 1950 in the Overbrook sec-
tion of Philadelphia. Brother to Michael Her-
shoff, and Arlene (nee) Solomon, Brother-in-
law to Mike Solomon, Beloved Father to Rita
(nee) Hertzog, and Franklin McAdam by ad-
option, Father-in-law to Philip Hertzog (who
played many long hours of chess with Jef-
frey, and even in the end could not beat him),
Grandfather to Sofia, Samantha, Gavin,
Emma, Isaac, Lucas, Pearl, Olivia and Fredy.

He leaves behind cousins, a niece Ashley
(nee) Morse, nephew Jason Solomon, great-
nieces Madyson, Raegan, Ava and Great-
Nephew Aiden, life long friends, classmates
and business partners, and he is reunited
with his parents and younger brother Mi-
chael, whom he loved with his whole heart.

Jeffrey was a high school drop-out, and mar-
ried our Mother Tia McAdam when they were
very young adults. Yet, he was an educated
man who read thousands of books, and
wrote thousands of more letters, and under-
stood the very essence of life, through his
reading, writings and musings. He was a man
both at once burdened by his troubles and
transcendent in all possible ways. He was
honorable, loyal to the end, and as grounded
in his principles as he was wistful and play-
ful as a child. Stubborn-as-a-mule he beat
Covid-19, and then died on his own terms.

On behalf of my Father and in keeping with
Jewish tradition I ask all that knew him to
forgive him for any grievances and tres-
passes and remember the essence of his
light and love, his intelligence, his honor, his
humor, his mitzvahs, and although he was
not humble in life, he did the best he could to
always do the right thing. And he succeeded
as much as any man can succeed. In the end
he told me that we were his legacy and that
the faces of our children would carry our
family’s legacy long into the future far bey-
ond his eyes could see, and he was proud of
all of us. From my dad I inherit my own tena-
cious spirit of adventure, an intuition that is
generational and beyond the ages, and a will
to survive. He will be sorely missed, and
already we feel strange being on earth
without one of our parents. And yet, we know
that a parents love transcends all things, even
death. And as he once told us “time is not lin-
ear. If we once were, we always are.” May
you remember my father well. Rest In Peace
Jeffrey, Jack, Maxman, Laid-back Jack, Dad.

I will never forget you, and I know we will be
together again. February 23, 1950 - January
9, 2021.

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