obituaries
BLACKMAN BERNIE will be missed by his broth-
er Henry Soll (Marlene), nieces and
nephews, great nieces and nephews
and grand nieces and nephews! Most
of all he will be missed by his Niece
Gale Horn (Wishnefsky) who con-
sidered Bernie her second dad. “My
Uncle Bernie was a very special and
unique individual. He was as I would
say a proud American Jew. His char-
acteristics were honorable, caring,
smart and grateful. Although Bernie
never married he said God allowed
him to travel the world and see amaz-
ing things. I believe he almost visited
every country in the world. He was
proud to say he spent 830 days on
cruise ships. He left this world on his
own terms and surprise individuals
with a part of his legacy. He is greatly
missed.” -Gayle Horn, Niece. Contri-
butions in his memory may be made to
the American Cancer Society.

BURDEN JEROME S., a retired pharmacist, died
December 25, 2022. Beloved husband
of the late Elaine. Devoted father of
Ilene (Randy) Needles and Karen
(Alan) Fishman. Adoring “Pop Pop”
of Jenna (Michael) Shinbrot, Danielle
Fishman (fiance’ William Goodman),
Jared Katz and Lauren Fishman. Con-
tributions in his memory may be made
to the Philadelphia College of Pharma-
cy at St. Joseph’s University or a char-
ity of the donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
Aaron Daniel (Catherine), Max, Josh-
ua (Brooke), Rachel, and Sara (Mi-
chael) and great-grandchildren Gian,
Colette, and Eric. He is also survived
by many beloved cousins, nieces, and
nephews. He is pre-deceased by his
parents Abe and Sara Charleston and
his brother Mark Charleston. Don was
a proud organizer of the Merchant
Seamen’s Union, a member of the US
Navy, and worked as a CPA having
built a successful accounting firm. He
was a true Renaissance Man - pas-
sionate about the sea, the arts, wood-
working, music, social justice, and the
written word. Above all, he was most
passionate about his family, who are
devastated by his loss. In lieu of flow-
ers, contributions in Don’s memory
may be made to MoveOn (moveon.

org). JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS
www.levinefuneral.com COWAN
MURRAY J., 85, of Jenkintown, PA;
Husband of Barbara nee Evans; Fa-
ther of Eric Cowan and Sharon Col-
lison, Grandfather of Lauren and
Rachel Collison. Contributions in his
memory can be made to the American
Cancer Society. www.americancan-
cersociety.com JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS
www.levinefuneral.com DASH
ALAN B., December 27, 2022 of La-
fayette Hill, Pa. Beloved husband of
the late Miriam Dash (nee Stein). De-
voted father of Ken (Kelly) Dash and
James Dash. Proud grandfather of
Jack and Melissa. Dear brother of the
late Richard M. Dash (Nancy Dash).

Services and interment are private.

The family requests that contributions
in his memory be made to Jewish Fed-
eration of Greater Philadelphia or a
charity of the donor’s choice. For any
additional information contact: Joseph
Levine & Sons
JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS
www.levinefuneral.com Wharton School of the University of
Pennsylvania. After graduating with a
degree in accounting, Jack started his
career at Price Waterhouse, where,
at 34, he was the youngest ever em-
ployee make partner. From there, Jack
went on to become President of what
would become Philadelphia Industries,
Inc. (PII), where he managed the com-
pany’s portfolio of underperforming
businesses. Jack eventually merged
PII with CSS Inc., where he served as
the President, Chief Executive Officer
and Chairman of CSS until 2015. Jack
earned the nickname “The Garbage
Man,” a reference to his ability to turn
around struggling companies, and also
the title of his self-published memoir.

As lifelong philanthropists, Jack and
his wife, Vickie, have made a lasting
impact on the Philadelphia community.

Their commitment to giving back drove
their support of The Liberty Museum,
the American Jewish Committee, and
the ALS Association, among others.

Together, Jack and Vickie created
The Vickie and Jack Farber Institute
for Neuroscience at Jefferson Health,
The Vickie and Jack Farber Vision Re-
search Center at Wills Eye Hospital,
The Vickie and Jack Farber Institute
for Neuroscience at Policlinico Gemelli
in Rome, and, most recently, the David
Farber ASPIRE Center for suicide pre-
vention and awareness. Jack believed
strongly in the causes of all of these or-
ganizations and was proud to take an
active leadership role in each, taking
the same detail-oriented approach in
philanthropy that he had in business.

In 2015, Jack retired and split his time
between Philadelphia and Florida. He
enjoyed spending time with his family
and friends, playing golf, traveling, tak-
ing classes, and continuing to engage
in philanthropy. Most of all, Jack loved
enjoying a cigar while reading the
newspaper, reading through financial
statements and going to the clubhouse
for dinner with Vickie. Jack is survived
by his wife, Vickie, his daughter, Ellen,
his sisters Carole and Marlene, and
his four grandchildren, Billy(Jen), Ken-
ny (Shelby), Leigh (Lee), and Blake
(Maya). In lieu of flowers, donations
can be made to The Vickie and Jack
Farber Institute of Neuroscience at
Jefferson Health or the David Farber
Aspire Center at Jefferson.

JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS
www.levinefuneral.com GOTSDINER
FARBER CHARLESTON
DON - December 22, 2022, age 92,
of Huntingdon Valley, PA formerly of
Feltonville and Melrose Park. Loving
father of Cindy Charleston Rosenberg
(Jeremy), Bonnie Charleston (Jay
Resnick), Amy Charleston, and Lee
Charleston; adoring grandfather of
22 JACK, 89, who resided in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania and Palm Beach Gar-
dens, Florida, passed away peacefully
on Wednesday December 7, 2022.

Jack was born on June 18, 1933, to
parents Morris and Elizabeth in Phila-
delphia, PA. After Jack graduated from
Olney High School in 1951, he stud-
ied business and accounting at the
JANUARY 5, 2023 | JEWISH EXPONENT
JUDITH Z. (nee Sherzer) December
20, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Leon
Gotsdiner, loving mother of Marci Zinn
(John Miller), and Denise Gotsdin-
er (Andrew Clibanoff), loving grand-
mother of Alana Zinn (Jeremy Beyda),
Brandon Zinn, Callie Clibanoff, Leo
Clibanoff, loving great-grandmother of
Jacob and Sophie, loving sister of Har-
vey Sherzer (Susan). Contributions in
her memory may be made to the Phila-
delphia Orchestra www.philorch.org or
to Beth Israel Congregation Vineland
www.bethisraelvineland.com GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
GOTTSAGEN SHIRLEY (nee Friedman) on De-
cember 22nd, 2022. Beloved wife of
the late Samuel Gottsagen. Devot-
ed mother of Dr. Mitchell Gottsagen
(Joan) and Nancy Gottsagen. Loving
grandmother of Melissa Wawrenzski
(Mark) and Eric Gottsagen (Danielle).

Dear great-grandmother of Noah and
Sofia Gottsagen. Sister of Dr. Joseph
Friendman (Pearl). Contribution in her
memory may be made to the Horsham
Center for Jewish Life, 1425 Horsham
Road, North Wales, PA 19454.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
butions in his memory may be made to
yadvashem.org or beyondceliac.org
GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
MANDEL GILDA C., (nee Candeub), 96, passed
away peacefully on December 22, 2022.

Beloved wife of the late Dr. Benjamin L.

Mandel. She is survived by her son
Bates Mandel (Peg Mulligan), daughters
Taffy Mandel (Howard Barman), Mer-
ridyth Sokoloff (Mark), and Mona Man-
del, grandchildren Max Shmidheiser (Al-
yssa Rosen), Jennifer Sokoloff Burfield
(Mike), Caitlin Shmidheiser Doeuk, (Gil),
Gabrielle Mandel (Steven Kleinman),
Allie Sokoloff Carley (Matt), and Austin
Mandel, and great-grandchildren, Eva,
Hannah, Lyza, Amelia, Ella and Noah.

Services are private. Contributions in
her memory may be made to Deborah
Heart and Lung Center (www.demand-
deborah.org). JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS
www.levinefuneral.com MILSTEIN
KNOPMAN ADELE MARKOWITZ, 97, passed
away on December 12, 2022 in Phila-
delphia, PA. Born in 1925 in Strawber-
ry Mansion, Adele was youngest of 10
children. She was pre-deceased by her
husband of 36 years, Aaron Knopman
and then Rob Feinberg of 10 years.

The matriarch of a large family, Adele is
survived by her beloved children: Mar-
tin Knopman, Harriet Bernstein, Phyllis
Laufer, Richard Knopman, and Ilene
Steinberg. She is also survived by eight
grandchildren and four great-grandchil-
dren. Following her retirement from
the Naval Supply Depot, Adele started
her 25-year career as bookkeeper for
Stein Brothers’ Famous Deli. After re-
tiring from that position, she devoted 15
years to Klein Life Jewish Community
Center, volunteering every Monday
and Friday, until early Nov 2022. Adele
lived her life with joy, bestowing her gift
of laughter, quick wit, and sincere con-
cern for others upon all who crossed
her path, including multiple friends as
well as her dear family. Mother, wife,
grandmother, great-grandmother, and
valued friend, Adele Knopman will be
sorely missed. Contributions in her
memory may be made to KleinLife,
10100 Jamison Avenue, Philadelphia,
PA 19116.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
KRIK BERNARD H. on December 22, 2022.

Husband of Miriam ‘’Mim’’ (nee Hol-
lander). Father of Pninah (Marc) Miller,
Dena (Morey) Goldberg and Justin (Ju-
lia) Krik, Esq. Grandfather of Elle, Joss
and TJ Miller, Natalie, Aaron (Fawn),
Shane and Eli Goldberg, Sophia, Re-
becca and the late Nora Krik. Contri-
SYLVIA (nee Cleiman) on Decem-
ber 27, 2022. Beloved wife of the
late Bernard; Loving mother of Janis
Murphy (Lawrence) and Bonnie Mil-
stein; Devoted grandmother of Lara,
Max (Lacey), Madeline (Blake), and
the late Andrew; Adoring great-grand-
mother of Cameron. Contributions in
her memory may be made to The ALS
Assoc. Greater Phila Chpt .- Ambler,
321 Norristown Rd., Ste. 260, Ambler,
PA 19002
GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
RATTNER SUSAN L., MD of Media, PA died on
December 22, 2022 at age 70 after
a courageous 3 year battle with AL
amyloidosis as well as more than 60
years of type 1 diabetes. She was born
on August 8, 1952 in Troy, NY to Je-
rome Rattner and Florence Goldstein
Rattner. She graduated from Troy
High School (’70) and Union College
(’74) (BS Biology, magna cum laude)
where she was a member of the first
class which included women. She won
a St. Andrews Scholarship at Union
and spent her junior year in Scotland.

She then attended Columbia College
of Physicians and Surgeons (MD,
P&S ’78), marrying in 1976. She was
elected to the medical honor society,
Alpha Omega Alpha. She complet-
ed a residency in internal medicine
at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital in
1981. Susan was Board Certified in
Internal Medicine and joined a faculty
practice at Presbyterian for the next
two years while her husband finished
a cardiology fellowship and the couple
welcomed a daughter They moved to
Wallingford and Susan joined the fac-
ulty at Hahnemann University; during
this time the family grew to include an-
other beautiful daughter. Susan joined
the Dean’s Office at Hahnemann as