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GOLDBERG Frejda Jachniuk (nee Kogan), On January 11,
2019. Beloved wife of Abram. Devoted
mother of Jake Jachniuk and Eda Klein
(Paul). Dear sister of Mira Berler. Loving
grandmother of Seth Klein (Michelle) and Jef-
frey Klein (Rena), and great grandmother of
Zachary, Evan Rachel, and Adina. Relatives
and friends were invited to funeral services
Sunday 11:15 AM precisely at Goldsteins’
Rosenberg's Raphael-Sacks Suburban North,
310 2 ND Street Pike, Southampton, PA. Int.

Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions in her
memory may be made to the Juvenile Dia-
betes Research Foundation, 555 Croton
Road, Suite 111, King of Prussia, PA 19406
or Abramson Senior Life, 1425 Horsham
Road, North Wales, PA 19454.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS BARNETT
JACHNIUK Annette Sarah Barnett (nee Edelson). Janu-
ary 16, 2019 of Media, Pa. Wife of the late
Isa. Mother of Ivan (Allison) Barnett, Andre
Barnett (Susan) and Stephen (Janice)
Barnett. Also survived by three grandchil-
dren. Contributions in her memory may be
made to a charity of the donors choice.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
ABLAZA Sariel G.G. Ablaza M.D. passed away after a
long illness at home in Moorestown, New
Jersey on January 14, 2019. He was born in
Hagonoy, Bulacan, Philippines to Paciencia
Gutierrez and Cipriano Ablaza. Sariel gradu-
ated from the University of the Philippines,
College of Medicine in 1951, and completed
his Thoracic Surgery residency at Hahne-
mann Medical College and Hospital in Phil-
adelphia, and Maryland General Hospital in
Baltimore. He specialized in Cardiac and
Thoracic Surgery and had a long and distin-
guished career practicing in Philadelphia and
New Jersey. Sariel was Chairman of Cardiop-
ulmonary Surgery at Albert Einstein Medical
Center, Northern Division from 1972-1987
and Clinical Professor at Medical College of
Pennsylvania, where he also served as Chief
of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. He
wrote and published over 40 scientific art-
icles on surgery and held a patent for the sur-
gical device for treatment of dissecting an-
eurysms. He retired from private practice in
1996. Sariel touched many lives as a teacher,
leader, physician and friend. His hobbies and
interests included gardening, poetry, raising
orchids and cooking Filipino food for his fam-
ily and friends. Sariel is survived by his wife,
Andie (Braunstein), and their daughter Alix-
andra. He is also survived by his children
from a prior marriage, David (Alyssa), Brian,
Sheri Locarno (Mario) and Valerie, and by
grandchildren Caitlin Ablaza, Brendan Loc-
arno, Marco Locarno and Luke, Thomas,
Mary, DJ and Nicky Ablaza. He was preceded
in death by his sisters Elsie Ablaza, Leiway-
way Garcia and brother Ismael Ablaza. His
surviving siblings Nora DeLeon, Lulu Samin
and Lydia Lu share in our loss. A special
thanks to his loving caregiver and friend,
Maria LaTouche-Davis. Sariel leaves behind a
large and loving extended family here and in
the Philippines. His family and friends will
miss his generosity, sensitivity and intelli-
gence. Ashes will be distributed to his family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made
to: UPMASA (Ablaza Professorial Chair), C/O
Dr. Chelle Jose, 815 Marlowe Road, Cherry
Hill, NJ 08003.

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MOUNT LAUREL HOME FOR FUNERALS
ALLEN Anita Allen (nee Gordon), age 83, died on
January 11, 2019. She was a retired office
manager who resided in Warminster,
Pennsylvania. Beloved wife of the late Arthur
Allen; loving mother of Mitchell (Sherri) Al-
len and the late Randee (Don) Allen Jackson;
and adored grandmother of Jennifer and
Sydney. Contributions in her memory may be
made to The Jeffrey Allen Fund at the Con-
gregation of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree
Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19115.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS BERGER
Betty Berger (nee Grossman), January 12,
2019; of Audubon, PA; beloved wife of the
late Irvin; loving mother of Steve Berger
(Ilene), Lee Berger (Amy) and the late James
Berger (Cindy); also survived by 7 cherished
grandchildren and 8 adored great-grandchil-
dren. She & her husband shared a special
marriage of 73 years. She viewed everything
through the lens of service to her family and
her Judaic principals. She will be re-
membered as a wonderful woman and will
never be forgotten. Graveside services were
held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at
Hyam Salomon Memorial Park, Frazer, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her
memory may be made to a charity of the
donor’s choice.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
BERMAN David L. Berman, age 89, died on January 13,
2019. He was a retired chemist who resided
in Wynnewood, PA. Beloved husband of
Ruth (nee Wolf); Loving father of Michael
(Sophie), Ze'ev (Hedva) and Merle (Richard
Gaudet); Dear brother of Bea Marlow; De-
voted grandfather of Samuel, Achva, Sarah,
Sholom, Hadar, Elie, Yeshurun and Sonya.

Also survived by 5 great-grandchildren. Con-
tributions in his memory may be made to
Hias, www.hias.org or a charity of the
donor's choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS CENTER
Linda Joy Center (nee Brodsky) passed away
on January 8, 2019. Linda was the beloved
wife of Howard Center for 56 years. Loving
mother of Shari Center (Aimee Batson) of
Overland Park, KS, and Michael (Nancy) Cen-
ter of Lafayette Hill, PA. Sister of Stephen
(Joan) Brodsky, and brother-in-law of
Lawrence Center. Grandmother of Adam Cen-
ter and Matthew Center. Linda was a gradu-
ate of Overbrook High School and Temple
University. She taught at Solomon Schechter
Day School, and was a career counselor at
Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science.

Graveside services were held Thursday,
January 10, 2019, at Haym Salomon Memori-
al Park. Contributions in her memory may be
made to Birthright Israel Foundation, P.O.

Box 21615, New York, NY 10087, www.birth-
rightisrael.com or Bayada Foundation, 4300
Haddonfield Rd., East Building, Pennsauken,
NJ 08109, www.bayada.com.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS DORDICK
Edward Dordick, on January 14, 2019 at the
age of 99. Husband of the late Lillian (nee
Rolnick). Father of Robert (Fran) Dordick and
Nancy (Sam) Levine. Grandfather of Adam
(Jaime) Levine, Scott Levine, Jacob (Macken-
zie) Dordick, Allison Levine and Elliot
Dordick. Contributions in his memory may be
made to Jewish National Fund, 150 Monu-
ment Road Suite 107, Bala Cynwyd, PA
19004 or American Friends of Mogen David
Adom P.O. Box 52158 Philadelphia PA
19115. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS DRIBAN
BRICKLIN Thelma Bricklin (nee Neff), age 95, passed
peacefully on January 14, 2019 in her Cherry
Hill home after an accidental fall that oc-
curred on December 11, 2018. She is sur-
vived and will be forever loved, missed and
remembered by her five daughters, her sister
from New York City, six grandchildren, and
six great-grandchildren. Memories and con-
dolences may be shared at www.ancscrema-
tion.com, Westville, NJ.

ASSOCIATED NATIONAL
CREMATION SERVICE
Lawrence J. Driban, age 73, died on January
13, 2019. He was a check cashing store own-
er w ho res id ed i n Ki n g of Prussi a,
Pennsylvania. Husband of Nina Perris; father
of Carly (Cinde) Driban and Jill Driban; broth-
er of Michael (Diane) Driban; and grandfath-
er of Dani, Emma, and Jacob. Contributions
in his memory may be made to Beth Sholom
Congregation, 8231 Old York Road, Elkins
Park, Pennsylvania 19027 and Beth Or Con-
gregation, 239 Welsh Road, Maple Glen,
Pennsylvania 19002.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS Gerald (Jerry) Goldberg, "Pepop", age 85, of
Boynton Beach, Florida, (formerly of Egg Har-
bor Township, Ventnor, Pennsauken, and
Philadelphia, Pa.,) passed away on January
10, 2019, as a result of Alzheimer’s disease.

Jerry was born in Philadelphia and gradu-
ated from Central High School, class 196.

After serving in the Army, in his earlier years
Jerry owned his own dry cleaning business
and laundromat in Camden, NJ. In his later
years Jerry worked at various casinos in At-
lantic City and for 15 years at Trump Plaza as
a supervisor. He enjoyed riding his bike on
the AC Boardwalk, playing cards, going to the
movies, and mostly hanging with his beloved
family. He was a true Philadelphia sports fan
especially cheering on the 76ers. His favorite
meal was a cheesesteak (wit) at Pat's Steak.

Jerry is predeceased by his parents, Rose
and Morris Goldberg, his sister, Irene Fish-
bein, and his son in law, Dr. Donald Juros.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife, and best
friend of 65 years, Roberta (nee) Burgis.

Jerry is also survived by his children, Mark
(Letecia) of Frisco, Texas; Penny (Michael)
Bilker of Egg Harbor Township, NJ; Susan
(Greg) Emarine of New Castle, Colorado; two
grandchildren, Faith (Arthur) Manelis, Chad
(Lauren) Juros, and two great grandchildren,
Dalia and Adam Manelis. Jerry is also sur-
vived by step grandchildren Farrah (Austin)
Hoffman, and Michael Rice, and step great
grandchildren Ethan, Madison, Katelynn and
Kimberly, Additionally, Jerry is survived by
his brother and sisters in laws, Melvin and
Valerie Burgis, Stan and Wyleen Burgis, and
William Fishbein. A memorial service will be
held in South Jersey. In lieu of flowers the
family requests memorial donations be made
to The Spread the Magic Foundation, c/o
Penny Juros Bilker, 322 McClellan Road, Egg
Harbor Township, NJ, 08234.

HYTOWITZ Harriet Hytowitz on January 14, 2019. Be-
loved wife for over 40 years of the late Louis
Hytowitz. Devoted mother of her late son
Mark Hytowitz. Survived by nieces and neph-
ews: Shelley and Steven Singer, Ken and
Maria Federman, Brian and Robin Kaleck, and
Alan and Ellen Kaleck. Also survived by 10
Grand nieces and nephews and 8 Great grand
nieces and nephews. Contributions in her
memory may be made to the American Can-
cer Society.

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KAPLAN Muriel Kaplan (nee Goldman) Dec. 21, 2018
of Newtown, PA. Mother of Jay Kaplan
(Evelyn), Lee Kaplan (Nancy), and Enid Beck.

Grandmother of Lisa (Paul), Renee (Jimmy),
Brian (Christy), and Leah. Great grandmoth-
er of Austin and Shane. Contributions in her
memory may be made to a charity of the
donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS KAPLITZ
Jerome Melvin Kaplitz, of Washington Twp.,
NJ. Born 1-4-1934 died 1-4-2019. Jerome
“Jerry” Kaplitz was a devoted husband, fath-
er and grandfather. He worked in Sears in
Phila., where he met his wife, Martha. He
worked for many trucking companies in New
Jersey before finishing his career in his 70’s
with Claridge Hotel and Casino in Atlantic
City. Jerry Rnjoyed watching the Phillies and
Eagles play. Jerry’s wife Martha passed away
in 2010. Jerry is survived by his son, Dr. Neil
Kaplitz (Elizabeth), Renee Klavens (Jeffrey),
and 8 grandchildren. Jerry will be sorely
missed by his family and many good friends
at Cardinal Village. Contributions can be
made to American Heart Association
www.heart.org PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC.

KRUM Marlene Krum (nee Zukerman), on Jan. 12,
2019. Wife of Robert of Cherry Hill. Mother of
Mark Krum, Dr. Seth (Kelly) Krum and Beth
(Barry) Sokol. Grandmother of Erika, Grant,
Jacob, Blake and Sophia. Contributions in her
memory may be made to Alzheimer's Associ-
ation. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
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