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Vivian (nee Davis) of Las Vegas and formerly
of Philadelphia, passed away on January 15,
2022. Wife of the late Aaron Black. Mother of
Meyer (Joanne) Black, Rhonda Black, David
(Jeanne) Black, Susan (Richard) Garnick and
Beverly (Brett) Fishman. Grandmother of
Stephanie, Jamie, Michael, Robert, Tara,
Lauren, Brooke, Jonathan and Amelia. Private
Graveside Services are being held.

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B R A I T M A N
Vivian (nee Kricheff). January 15, 2022 of
Narberth, Pa. Devoted wife of the late Dr.

Robert. Beloved mother of Arthur (Nancy)
Braitman and Renee (The late Edmund) Spel-
man. Proud grandmother of Daniel (James),
William (Judy), David (Carolyn), Andrew (Ju-
lie), Rachel and Gregory. Services and inter-
ment were private. Contributions in her
memory may be made to Philadelphia County
Medical (or) Autism Speaks.

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Dorothy S. (nee Surden) On January 16,
2022. Beloved husband of Stephen Dissin.

Devoted mother of Corey Dissin (Elaine).

Loving grandmother of Christopher (Lara)
Dissin and Jordan Dissin. A volunteer at ERA
Food Pantry, Welcome the Strangers, and
Cops and Kids. Mrs. Dissin was a longtime
contributor and fund raiser for Deborah Hos-
pital and was very active in Hadassah. Contri-
butions in her memory may be made to De-
borah Heart and Lung Center, Browns Mills,
NJ. www.demanddeborah.org
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F E L D M A N
Dr. Edwin of Wynnewood, PA & Sarasota, FL
Passed away suddenly on Sunday, Jan. 2,
2021 at age 86 following a brief illness. Pre-
ceded in death by parents David & Claire
Feldman, brother Gerald & son Elliot. Loving
husband of 58 yrs.,to wife Dale. Loving
brother of Bernice Blefeld Grossman. Loving
father to Bonnie Feldman, Lee Feldman (Gina
Browne). Beloved Uncle of Michael Feldman,
Neil Blefeld, (Mauri), Eileen Blefeld, Steve
Petrucco (Becky), & Valerie Morrison (Tom).

Brother-in-law of Barbara Dranoff. Loving
grandfather to Katrina Eroen & many great
nieces & nephews.Eddie was a thoughtful,
kind & loving soul with a brilliant mind like
no other. His sense of humor & sense of the
absurd were unparalleled & he brought us all
endless laughs & joy. Memorial service to be
held at Hillside Memorial Cemetery, Los
Angeles, CA.

Hon. Melvin J. Greenberg, Esquire, A former
Member of the PA House of Representatives
and Philadelphia City Council died at Jeffer-
son Hospital on January 15, 2022 at 88. Best
known for “opening I-95” during his years in
City Council, Greenberg served Northeast
Philadelphia. Born in Strawberry Mansion,
Greenberg was a graduate of Olney High
School, Temple University and the Temple
University School of Law. After graduating
near the top of his class, Greenberg went on
to clerk for the Philadelphia Court of Com-
mon Pleas and then practiced law in private
practice for many years. Greenberg was also
very proud of his service in the US Army.

Greenberg is survived by his dear wife Es-
telle, children Robb, Renay and Debbie
(Scott) and grandchildren, Chad, (Logan),
Alexis (James), Jake, Jordan, Allie and
Zachary. He is also survived by his brother
Seymore and sister Sylvia Stein. Although
Greenberg held a passion for the practice of
law, no love surpassed his dedication and
love for his wife and family.

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H E R S H
Ira, January 19, 2022. Resident of Richboro,
PA. Hardworking and reliable carpet mech-
anic for 44 years for Barry’s Carpet Work-
room and Aramingo Carpets. Beloved hus-
band of 48 years to Janet (nee Young). De-
voted father of Scott Hersh, and Brooke
Pompe (Andrew). Adoring Poppy I to Camer-
on and Palmer. Loving and devoted son of
the late Irwin and Ethel Hersh. Loving broth-
er of Sylvia Stern, Jeanette Speier (Gene),
and Gail Domzalski (Robert). Dear brother in
law of Marilyn Martell (Dennis). Treasured
uncle and great uncle to many. He will also
be missed by many friends and neighbors.

Funeral services were held on Friday, Janu-
ary 21, 2022. Continue to spread his love and
kindness by making a contribution in his
memory to any charity you choose.

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Karl M. Hertzberg of Huntingdon Valley
passed away on January 18, 2022. The hus-
band of the late Barbara Hertzberg (nee
Gubernick). He is survived by his son Barry
M. Hertzberg, daughter in law Donna Comolli,
and daughter in law Tiffany Hertzberg of his
late son Andrew Hertzberg, and grandson Le-
on Hertzberg. A graduate of Germantown
High School, he served our country in the US
Marines, worked for Alfred Angelo Bridal,
Franks Beverages, and went on to become a
commercial locksmith before retiring and
working part time in in insurance sales. He
was an avid outdoorsman, dedicated to build-
ing and launching model rockets, and loved
to travel through New England, especially Bar
Harbor, Maine. Dad was also an accom-
plished photographer and SCUBA diver. He
enjoyed restoring and repairing furniture and
adored smoking his pipes and cigars. He
loved watching Science Fiction movies,
listening to classical music, fishing, and
spending time with his family and friends, es-
pecially his grandson, Leon. Dad will be laid
to rest next to mom and Andrew at Monte-
fiore Cemetery. Donations in his memory can
be made to the SPCA or any organization that
helps animals.

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George, January 8, 2022, just shy of his 90th
birthday, of Ewing, NJ, formerly of Wyn-
newood, PA. Beloved husband of the late Gail
(nee Strauss) Goodman; loving father of
Robert (Lisa) Goodman, Leigh (Nancy) Good-
man, and Abby Weber and Jonathan Weber;
son of the late Emanuel and Lena Goodman;
devoted brother of Toby (Howard) Berman.

Cherished PopPop of Isabel, Suzanna,
Shoshanah, Noah, Sophie, Tara and Mollie.

Services and interment were private. In lieu
of flowers, contributions in his memory may
be made to Congregation Beth El, www.beth-
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Debra Lynn (nee Kimelblot) On January 20,
2022. Beloved wife of the late Bernard Eskin.

Devoted mother of JoAnne Sutkin (Steve),
Gregg Eskin (Esther Cohen Eskin), and Cath-
erine Eskin (Michael Barickman). Loving
grandmother of Jessa Cohen Eskin, Anika
Cohen Eskin, Shoshana Sutkin, Mikaela
Sutkin, Aiden Sutkin, Tilly Barickman, and
Manny Barickman. Contributions in her
memory may be made to Literacy Volunteer
of America, 418 Federal Street Camden, NJ
08103. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
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Ann Chenetz, 76, of Philadelphia, passed
away January 19, 2022. She was born Janu-
ary 28, 1945, to Gertrude (née Fischman) and
Max Chenetz. Beloved sister of Rhona Shane
and Marcia (deceased), aunt of Corey and
Meredith Shane. A wonderful and loyal friend.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to
Kitty Cottage Adoption Center, Norristown,
PA (www.kittycottage.org) or charity of
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Samuel, January 16, 2022 of Bala Cynwyd,
PA. Beloved husband of Iris (nee Witz); lov-
ing father of Robert Jacobs (Laurie), Michael
Jacobs (Carolyn), and Joanne Jacobs; ador-
ing grandfather of Elizabeth Kapp, Amanda
Knapp, Sidney Jacobs, Sophie Jacobs, Isa-
belle Jacobs; proud great-grandfather of Lil-
lian, Andrew Jr., Max, Jacob, and William;
devoted brother of Nancy Casper. Samuel ac-
complished many things in life. He was the
president of Wholesale Furniture Distributors,
a former board member of Har Zion Temple,
a dedicated family man, and a friend to many.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his
memory may be made to Har Zion Temple
harziontemple.org. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
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Louis I Piatetsky, age 80, Decorated Navy
Veteran, Postal Service worker, and poet
passed away on Wednesday morning, Janu-
ary 12th, 2022 , in the Veteran Affairs Com-
munity Living Center in Philadelphia. Louis
was a US Navy Corpsman who served in Viet-
nam. He received a Purple Heart Medal, Na-
tional Defense Service Medal, Navy Com -
mendation Medal for Combat, and a Viet-
namese Gallantry Cross. He was a distribu-
tion manager for the the US Postal Service
for over 25 years . Louis was the son of Mor-
ris and Molly, and is survived by his brother,
Walter, and many nieces and nephews. Louis
sought to leave the world a better place than
when he came. He was known for saving
lives and his generosity toward veterans and
active listening clubs.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com Hal Rubenstein, 1934-2021, of Pembroke
Pines, FL., formerly of Philadelphia and Mar-
gate, NJ, at 87 years old, passed away on
Dec. 30, 2021 after a short bout with cancer.

He was surrounded by family. Hal graduated
Temple Pharmacy in 1956. He also served in
a MASH unit at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri
from 1957 to 1959. He was the son of Sam
and Celia and stepson of Dorothy (all de-
ceased). Hal met his wife Rena at a USO
dance in St. Louis. He is survived by his wife
Rena of 62 years, his children, Craig, Lisa Al-
lekotte (Ira) and Eric (Shawna). Also, his
pride and joy his 3 grandsons, Skyler Al-
lekotte, Dylan and Jordan Rubenstein. Hal
also owned Hal's Pharmacy for over 25
years. Donations may be made to the Americ-
an Cancer Society or a charity of choice.

W I N N E
Doris R. Winne (Horwitz) 92, of Abington,
Pennsylvania passed away on January 17,
2022. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on
April 30, 1929. She is predeceased by her
parents, Leah and Jacoby Rothner, Phil-
adelphia, PA and by her husband, Robert L.

Horwitz. Blessed to have two children, she is
survived by her son, Alan Horwitz, his wife,
Diana and their sons, Matthew, David and
Robert and her daughter, Susan Georgeson
and her husband, Steven and their three chil-
dren, Andrew, Cory and Taylor. Doris is sur-
vived by her sister, Phyllis Lann (Goldberg)
now living in Colorado and her children, Jill,
Sandy and Lois and Max. Doris made people
feel welcome and supported wherever she
went. Sewing, swimming and sharing spe-
cial time with family and friends were her de-
light. She graduated from Moore College of
Art and Design, Philadelphia, PA. Doris cre-
ated her own business where she designed
and hand-made Happi Coats, (Japanese in-
formal jackets). Later as a design draftsper-
son she produced detailed, technical draw-
ings for an engineering firm. Her custom
needlepoint work and beautiful, hand-made
tapestries won many awards. To help others
suffering with essential tremors, Doris foun-
ded a Gama Knife support group. She was a
member of Rodeph Shalom Synagogue, Phil-
adelphia, PA. Services and interment were
private. In lieu of flowers, the family sug-
gests contributions to the American Heart As-
sociation or Friends of Curtis Arboretum,
Wyncote, PA. http://curtisfriends.net/
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The Lipetz family fled from
Antwerp to Marseilles, France,
then to Portugal, where Lipetz’s
uncle arranged for the family
to migrate to the U.S. on a
visitor’s visa.

After a tumultuous trip to
Ellis Island, they were denied
entry due to the quota of Jews
permitted into the country at
the time.

“We thought we were free
and that everything would be
OK, and nobody was looking
to kill us,” Eric Lipetz said.

“But we were told to go back to
Belgium.” The Philippines was an
American protectorate after
the Spanish-American War,
and Lipetz’s uncle ran a cigar
factory in Manila, making it
the safest place for the family
to seek refuge on the eve of the
Holocaust, but their time there
was marked with hardships.

Eric Lipetz
recalled watching Japanese forces shoot
down an American fighter
plane. Eric and Jacques Lipetz
raced in the direction of the
falling plane, hoping in vain to
save the pilot.

“By the time his parachute
landed on land, he was dead,”
Eric Lipetz recalled. “But we
didn’t know that, so we went
right up to him.”
Realizing more
Axis soldiers were likely to approach
the scene, Jacques Lipetz
convinced his brother, fixated
on the fallen pilot, to run from
the plane’s debris.

“If it wasn’t for Jacques, I
would have stuck around, and
I would have been caught and
killed,” Eric Lipetz said. “He
literally dragged me out of
there.” The event stuck with them
both. “Because he was the oldest,
I think he carried the most
demons,” Eric Lipetz said. “He
understood death better than
my brother and I.”
Jacques Lipetz’s story
is featured in the 2013 film
JEWISHEXPONENT.COM “Rescue in the Philippines”
and the 2008 book “Escape to
Manila: From Nazi Tyranny
to Japanese Terror” by Frank
Ephraim. Though eager to share his
family’s survival story, the
Holocaust weighed deeply on
Lipetz, Friedman-Lipetz said.

“Memories from the
Holocaust stayed with him
his entire life,” Friedman-
Lipetz said. “He just couldn’t
bury it.”
Plagued by food insecu-
rity throughout his time as a
refugee, Lipetz tended to buy
more food than his household
could eat, even decades after
the Holocaust. At times in his
life, he survived solely on rice
and bits of fish, and at one
point, while seeking refuge in
Marseilles with a man who ran
a halvah factory, he only ate
halvah for months.

Lipetz was introverted and
appreciated more in-depth
relationships, said J. Lamar
Freed, a friend of Lipetz
whom he met at a peer super-
vision support group for
psychologists. “What he told me was he
had to work because if he didn’t
work, he would not be paying
the debt he had for escaping
the Holocaust,” Freed said.

“His dedication to his work
was more than just a calling; it
was an obligation.”
Lipetz mostly worked with
clients with injuries or who
were fighting for worker’s
compensation. Friedman-
Lipetz recalls Lipetz taking
calls from patients at 2 or 3
a.m., reluctant to turn down a
request for help.

Though profoundly
impacted by the Holocaust and
committed to working around
the clock, Lipetz had a love for
levity and the finer things.

When he and Friedman-
Lipetz met at a class the
Reconstructionist Rabbinical
College held in 1987, she
remembers him dressed
impeccably. He bought fine ties
and matched them with his
shirts, she said.

At synagogue, Lipetz
enjoyed talking with the
cantor after services, and the
two would exchange dozens of
puns, many of which Lipetz
came up with himself.

“He lived life thoughtfully,”
Friedman-Lipetz said. “He
enjoyed humor.”
In addition to his wife and
brother, Lipetz is survived by
his children, Andrew and David
Lipetz; stepchildren, Trina
Weingarten and Jed Fishback;
and nine grandchildren.

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