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HIRSCH MOLOTSKY
Ruth Hirsch (nee Fischer) passed away Janu-
ary 13, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Arnold
Hirsch. Loving mother of David (Mira)
Hirsch, and Judy Hirsch. Dear sister of
Evelyn (the late Irving) Buddine, and Diane
(David) Malament, sister-in-law to the late
Stanley Hirsch (Sandie) aunt to Dale Buddine
(Brian), Rick Buddine (Linda), Michele
Wexler, Rich Wexler, Bill Hirsch (Dawn),
Daryl Hirsch (Mindi), Lou Hirsch (Antonia),
great aunt to Mike Elnick (Loren), Jodi Bud-
dine, Brian Buddine, Lily Kempinski, Rae
Kempinski, Jason Hirsch, Danielle Hirsch,
Harrison Hirsch, Bennett Hirsch and great
great aunt to Lee Elnick and Quinn Elnick.

She was predeceased by her brother as a
young boy, Zane Fischer. She is also re-
membered with great fondness by long time
friends of her children, friends in Israel and
her many cousins. Contributions in her
memory may be made to Jewish Federation
of Greater Philadelphia, 2100 Arch St. Phila
PA 19103 www.jewishphilly.org Services
were private.

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KRAMER Mitchell A. Kramer, Esq. passed away on
January 15, 2021. Husband of Judith (nee
Hahn). Father of Barbara Kramer (Steven
Acker) and Mitchell F. (Christine) Kramer.

Grandfather of Anna Rosenfeld, Eva Rosen-
feld and Alexander Acker. Step-Grandfather
of Jared Acker, Evan Acker and LeeAnn Ack-
er. Great Grandfather of 3. Private Graveside
Services were held at Mt. Sinai Cemetery.

Contributions in his memory may be made to
a charity of the donor’s choice.

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LANDER Andrea Lander (née Gallet), passed on Janu-
ary 4, 2021. Beloved wife of Howard, for over
51 years. Loving mother of Joy Lander and
Michael Roe, and David Lander. Devoted
Nana of Ella Roe and Jackson Roe. Sister of
Ed Gallet and the late Jeffry Gallet, Aunt of
Greg Gallet. She is also survived by many
loving family and friends. Andrea was born in
Brooklyn, NY, and would move to
Pennsylvania to attend Wilkes College. While
at Wilkes she was an active and vocal parti-
cipant in the Women's Rights Movement, and
an active member of the Democratic Party.

While at Wilkes, she met Howard, who she
would marry in 1969. After graduating from
Wilkes she moved to Harrisburg and worked
for the state in the Department of Com-
munity Affairs, specifically dealing with hous-
ing issues in Pennsylvania. Following her
year in Harrisburg, she moved to Phil-
adelphia where she worked for Model Cities,
where she became a vocal advocate for so-
cial change and the building of affordable
public housing for the people of Philadelphia.

Andrea graduated with her Masters in Politic-
al Science from Temple University, and made
a career change into the field of Real Estate,
in which she worked for more than 25 years.

Andrea was an active member of the Jewish
community of Philadelphia, as a member of
multiple synagogues, and spent time on the
American Jewish Congress. As a breast can-
cer survivor she supported the Susan G. Ko-
men Foundation, helping to fundraise and as
a yearly participant in the Mother's Day Walk
for many years. Contributions in Andrea's
memory may be made to the Susan G. Ko-
men Foundation or to Society Hill Syn-
agogue, in Philadelphia
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JEWISHEXPONENT.COM Fay Molotsky (nee Lev), of Cinnaminson, NJ,
passed away on January 7, 2021. Fay was
born to Zelick and Yetta Lev in Wilmington,
DE. Fay graduated from Simon Gratz High
School and entered the field of bookkeeping.

Wife of the late Arnold Molotsky. Beloved
mother of Sharon Molotsky, Linda Molotsky
and David (Michael Freshwater) Molotsky.

Adoring Bubbie to grandchildren Jessica
(Kate) Bordner, Courtney Bordner, Austen Di-
Massimo, Hanna DiMassimo and Bubbie Fay
to great grandchildren Emilia and Madelyn
Bordner. Survived by sister Barbara (Babsy)
Feldman, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Also remembered by Richard DiMassimo. In
lieu of flowers, the family requests donations
in her memory be made to Samaritan Hos-
pice Care in South New Jersey
samaritannj.org or Uncle Neil’s Home, A
Farm Sanctuary uncleneilshome.org.

Mom/Bubbie - we love you a
bushel and a peck.

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NEWMAN Judith B. “Judy” Newman (nee Fine), Janu-
ary 6, 2021 of Boca Raton FL, formerly of
Broomall, PA; beloved wife of Jeffrey; loving
mother of Julie Newman, Jill (Larry)Kaplan
and Gene Newman; adoring grandmother of
Sydney and Riley. Services were private.

Contributions in her memory may be made to
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
(www.jewishphilly.org) or a charity of the
donor’s choice.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com PONT
Gerald (Jerry) Pont, January 8, 2021; New
York City; of complications related to con-
gestive heart failure. Survived by a daughter,
son-in-law, granddaughter, sister, niece and
nephew. Also survived by his devoted part-
ner. A graduate of Germantown High School
and Penn State. He earned his law degree
(J.D.) from American University. Owner and
president of Walnut Printing in New York City
from 1987 until his death. Jerry loved sailing,
traveling and visiting with friends and family.

He is remembered for his wit and sardonic
sense of humor, but he mostly wants to be
remembered as grandpop, a role he truly
cherished. Due to COVID restrictions, ser-
vices and interment were private. Contribu-
tions in Jerry’s memory can be made to
American Heart Association at www.heart.org
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SCHWARTZ RHEUBAN
Robert I. Rheuban, born June 26, 1928,
passed away peacefully on January 8, 2021
at the age of 92. Beloved husband of the late
Faye who preceeded him in death on June
12, 2020. They were married on Oct. 10,
1953. He was a proud Navy veteran of both
WWII and the Korean Conflict. Loving father
of Rande (Howard) Levin and Beth (Jerry)
Rubinstein. Devoted Grandfather (Pop) of
Scott (Samantha) Levin, Adam Levin, Julie
Rubinstein and Reid (Alexandra) Rubinstein.

Adored Great Grandfather (Pop Pop Rodsey)
to Chase Wolkov, Jake, Max and Drew Levin
and Rae Rubinstein. He was a man who loved
his family and friends, and his country, and
will be greatly missed. Robert was laid to rest
on January 12, 2021 at Shalom Mem. Park.

Donations can be made to Shriners Hospital
for Children, Processing Center, PO Box
863765 Orlando, FL 32886, www.shriner-
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Phyllis Schwartz (nee. Rudolph), the wife of
Dr. Milton Schwartz and the love of his life
for 61 years, the compassionate mom of
Randall (& Abby) Schwartz and Erica (&
Nicholas) Schwartz-Hall, the adoring Mimom
of Kyle, Sophie, Isaiah, Raphael, and Elijah,
passed away peacefully Monday, January 11,
at St. Mary Medical Center with her loved
ones at her side. She was an avid lover of all
puzzles and games, an incurable romantic,
and an amazing cook (known worldwide for
her famous brisket). Phyllis worked as a
computer operator at Univac on one of the
first computers. She was a founding board
member of the Newtown Chamber Orchestra,
along with her husband, Milton, and served
on it’s board for 20+ years. In her later years,
she turned her passion for the arts into a BA
in Art History at Temple University and then
into the Interim Curator of Children’s Educa-
tion at the Michener Art Museum. Phyllis had
a unique way of making people feel special.

She treated everyone with dignity and re-
spect, whether a new introduction or a
lifelong friend. Mom, we are grateful to you
for teaching us the value of family and the
meaning of love through your words and ac-
tions. You will be sorely missed and lovingly
remembered by all whose souls you touched.

Services were private due to Covid-19 restric-
tions. Donations in her memory may be made
to the Newtown Chamber Orchestra, PO Box
716 Newtown, PA 18940, https://www.new-
townchamberorchestra.org/ and the James A.

Michener Art Museum, 138 S. Pine St.

Doylestown, PA 18901, https://www.michen-
erartmuseum.org/ .

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RICHMAN Irvin “Jerry” Richman, on January 11, 2021.

Beloved husband of Irene (nee Cohen); Lov-
ing father of Shelley (Stuart) Kolber and Marc
(Francine) Richman; Devoted grandfather of
Garrett (Tina), Jessica, Carly and Allison; Ad-
oring great-grandfather of Emily and Gwen.

Services and interment were private. Contri-
butions in his memory may be made to Food
Bank of New Jersey, 1501 John Tipton Blvd.,
Pennsauken, NJ 08110 or to a charity of the
donor’s choice.

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ROSENTHAL Ronald S Rosenthal, DDS age 88 died of
COVID 19 on December 31st. Beloved hus-
band of Pat (nee Prince). Loving father of
Caryn Coff (Howard), Judy Wetzler (Merrick),
and Dr Marc Rosenthal (Paula Cupertino), ex
Lorraine Seifert. Devoted grandfather of
Allyson (Gregor Hoffman), Sarah (Michael
Matza), Austin, Carly, Sydney and Miles. He
will be deeply missed. Ron, a graduate of
Central High School, Temple University and
Temple University School of Dentistry, was a
popular and respected Dentist for over 50
years. He is the son of the late Herbert and
Cecel Rosenthal, brother of the late Linda
Gershenson (Robert) and brother in law of
Marcia Bryant (Al). Graveside services were
private. Contributions in his memory can be
made to the act.alz.org or Golden Slipper
Club & Charities, 215 Presidential Blvd #1,
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.

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SOFFER Bess Soffer (nee Feinstein), 68, of Margate
City, New Jersey, died on January 6, 2021, in
Atlantic City, NJ, from the COVID-19 pan-
demic. Bess was born on April 30, 1952 in
Philadelphia, PA, to the late William and Phyl-
lis (Kohn) Feinstein. She graduated Lower
Merion High School and Temple University
with a degree in early childhood education.

Bess enjoyed her work as Residency Co-
ordinator at Lions Gate Retirement Com-
munity until her retirement in 2015.

Throughout her life Bess was a longtime vo-
lunteer within the community. She served as
President of Temple Emanuel of Cherry Hill,
NJ, founding President of the Young Leader-
ship Council of Southern New Jersey, and
leadership positions with the Jewish Federa-
tion of Southern New Jersey, the Union for
Reform Judaism, the URJ Camp Harlam, and
Jewish Family & Children’s Services. Bess
loved the Margate beach, traveling the world,
attending theater, and baking for her family,
especially her grandchildren. She lived with a
full heart and will be missed more than she
will ever know. Bess is survived by her be-
loved husband of 45 years Jim, sons Geof-
frey (Joaquin Esteva) of Los Angeles, CA, and
Rabbi Matthew (Nicole) of Durham NC,
grandchildren Caleb and Carmel, sister
Michele (James) Lipenta of King of Prussia,
PA, sister-in-law Trish (Robert) Mainwaring,
and many cherished cousins, nieces, neph-
ews and friends. Donations in Bess’s
memory can be made to the URJ Camp Har-
lam Arie Gluck Capital Fund donate.re-
formjudaism.org/funsraiser/3092406 and
Judea Reform Congregation
https://www.judeareform.org/give PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc.

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David B. Soll, M.D. passed away on January
12, 2021. Beloved husband of Jean (Shtasel)
for over 64 years. Loving father of Abby Nel-
son (Marc), Stephen Soll (Joyce), Warren
Soll (Sandy) and Adam Soll (Susie Bleiman).

Cherished grandfather of Rachael Smith
(Jason), Kate Nelson and Sydney, Harrison,
Natalie, Jonathan, Emily, Benjamin, Amanda
& Carly Soll. Dr. Soll, a world renown eye
surgeon, spent his entire career in Phil-
adelphia. He was born and raised in Brook-
lyn, NY. He attended NYU and graduated
from The Chicago Medical School. He com-
pleted his internship at Philadelphia General
Hospital and residency at Manhattan Eye, Ear
& Throat Hospital and then served in the U.S.

Public Health Service, a division of the US
Coast Guard as chief of the eye department.

He returned to Philadelphia where he main-
tained a successful ophthalmology practice
for over 50 years. Dr. Soll specialized in
cataract and intraocular lens surgery and re-
constructive and cosmetic eye plastic sur-
gery. He founded the Ophthalmology Depart-
ments at Frankford Hospital, Hahnemann
University Hospital and Cooper University
Hospital and was chairman of the residency
programs at Hahnemann and Cooper hospit-
als. He was dedicated to teaching and trained
hundreds of residents throughout his career.

He was a professor of ophthalmology at
Hahnemann and Cooper and was a frequent
lecturer at national and international ophthal-
mology meetings. Dr. Soll authored a widely
used textbook on eye plastic surgery and
wrote and edited numerous articles and
chapters in ophthalmology journals and pub-
lications. Dr. Soll’s additional accomplish-
ments included being a founding member
and past president of the American Society of
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Sur-
gery. He developed surgical techniques, in-
strumentation and medication used world-
wide in eye plastic surgery, cataract and in-
traocular lens surgery and glaucoma surgery.

Dr. Soll had a zest for learning and know-
ledge. He enjoyed attending the Philadelphia
orchestra, operas at the Met and various lec-
tures. He loved to travel the world with his
wife Jean and to spend time with his family at
the Jersey shore. Funeral services will be
private. Contributions in Dr. Soll’s memory
may be made to The Jewish Federation of
Greater Philadelphia www.jewishphilly.org
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WENITSKY Irvin Wenitsky on January 5, 2021. Beloved
husband of Sondra (nee Shore) Loving fath-
er of Howard (Phyllis) Wenitsky; Devoted
grandfather of Jennifer Spector (Jonathan
Smith), Samantha Wenitsky and Erica Wenit-
sky; Adoring great-grandfather of Jordan.

Services and interment were private. Contri-
butions in his memory may be made to the
National Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st
St., Ste 800, Miami, FL 33131, www.parkin-
son.org or the Michael J. Fox Foundation, PO
Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741 www.mi-
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