Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
in 1987. During sabbatical year she
earned an MS degree in Clinical Ep-
idemiology from the University of
Pennsylvania. She moved to Jefferson
Medical College in 1994 continuing to
practice internal medicine and work
in the Dean’s office where she rose
to become Vice Dean for Academic
Affairs/Undergraduate Medical Edu-
cation. She was elected to Fellowship
in the American College of Physicians
in 1999. She was active in medical
education with a particular interest in
developing and mentoring young fac-
ulty. She published numerous articles
in peer reviewed journals and was an
editor of the book Professionalism in
Medicine: The Case-based Guide for
Medical Students. Susan was the re-
cipient of several awards and honors
including a Sidney Kimmel Medical
College Career Educator Award. In
2016, she retired from Jefferson as
Professor of Medicine. With a deep
desire to continue caring for patients
in need, she joined the physician staff
in Women’s Health at the Philadelphia
VA. She also volunteered in internal
medicine at the Community Volunteers
in Medicine clinic in West Chester, PA.

She was a long time faculty advisor for
the Foundation for the Advancement
of International Medical Education and
Research (FAIMER), enjoying contact
with physicians from around the globe
until the end of her life. Susan was
the beloved wife of Kenneth Mendel,
MD; loving mother of Jennifer Mendel
Whitehill, PhD (Ethan Todras-White-
hill) and Judith (Robert) Van Alstyne,
MPH; cherished grandmother of Tes-
sa, Wesley and Alexander; devoted
sister of Laurie (John) Schatzberg,
PhD and Ellen (Gilbert) Zmithrovitch;
loved daughter of Florence and the
late Jerome Rattner. Services were
private. Contributions in Susan’s
memory may be made to Community
Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) (www.

cvim.org). JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS
www.levinefuneral.com RUBIN
ANNE (nee MAZER), died on Decem-
ber 21, 2022. Beloved wife of the late
Solomon; loving mother of Ronald
(Janet Souza) Rubin, and Elliot Rubin;
and adored grandmother of Max and
Janice. Contributions in her memory
may be made to the Jewish National
Fund (Trees for Israel).

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
SCHOR Dr. STANLEY - December 26, 2022
formerly of North Phila, PA. Beloved
husband of the late Irene (nee Ster-
nberg); loving father of Mark Schor
(Gina), Robin Schor, Randi Schor, and
the late Jay Schor; adoring grandfa-
ther of Sydney Greene and Rachel
Schor; cherished uncle of Jackie (Ian)
and their daughter Olive. He is prede-
ceased by parents Joseph and Doro-
thy and brother Ernest. More details
about Stanley can be found at obits.

levinefuneral.com/stanley-schor. In
lieu of flowers, contributions in his
memory may be made to K9s for War-
riors (k9sforwarriors.org).

JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS
www.levinefuneral.com SHAPIRO
AL, lovingly known as Ashap to his
closest friends and family, passed
away peacefully in his home in Penn
Valley, PA on December 20th, 2022
after a long, happy, and productive
life. Al was born on September 23rd,
1927 to Charles and Emma Shapiro
in Philadelphia, PA. Al is survived by
his wife Teresa, son Dean (Hanni), and
daughter Erica (Peter) Hart. Preceding
Al in death were his parents, his sis-
ter Gladys Sussman, and his brother
Jerald. After Al graduated from West
Philadelphia High School, he went on
to study at Drexel University earning
a bachelor’s degree in Electrical En-
gineering. Al worked in the engineer-
ing field for a number years including
time in the Army and on military radar
systems, while at RCA. In 1967, Al
embarked on his real estate career by
purchasing the first of many apartment
buildings. At age 91, Al decided to
give writing a try and published Evan-
geline Evershine and the Case of the
Biggest Disappearance Imaginable.

While Al’s career was long, varied, and
very successful, his greatest passion
was his family. He was known to say
that having children was the best thing
he’d ever done. He is also survived
by 10 grandchildren and four great
grandchildren. Some of his fondest
memories were during the childhood
of his daughter, Erica, who he had
somewhat late in life and doted on im-
mensely. It was not Al’s wish to have
the typical proceedings of a funeral
or shiva. His family looks forward to a
celebration of his life with their dearest
friends in the near future. In the mean-
time, in lieu of flowers, Al would have
been pleased to know that donations
to the Zionist Organization of America,
Philadelphia Chapter, were made on
his behalf.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
SHAPIRO RUTH (nee Birnbaum), On December
23, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Har-
ry Shapiro. Devoted mother of Deb-
bie Rose (Douglas) and Sherri Farber
(Robert). Dear sister of the late David
Birnbaum (Irene). Loving grandmother
of Sean Rose (Jaime), Devon Rose
(Ray Chan), and Brooke Farber (Jack
Ross). Dear great grandmother of
Anakin, Lennon, Sawyer, and Jasper.

Funeral services and Interment will be
private. Contributions in her memory
may be made to American Friends of
Meir Panim www.meirpanim.org, Jew-
ish National Fund www.jnf.org or a
charity of the donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
SOPIN HARRY “Hal”- On Dec. 22, 2022. Hus-
band of Marilyn (nee Weiner). Father
of Craig (Ruth) Sopin, Esq. and Caren
(Mitchell) Hartka. Brother of Florence
DeSouza. Grandfather of Pamela (Da-
vid) Miranda, Brooke (Reid) Roseb-
thal, Carly (Louis) Gold and Robert
Sopin. Great grandfather of Vivian,
Arlo, Anna, Peri, Jade and Hana.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
YAKATAN GERALD JOSEPH, of Del Mar, Cali-
fornia, died December 23, 2022. Jer-
ry is survived by his wife of 58 years,
Una (nee Gittleman), daughter Nicole
(Steven Hamberg), son Brook (Ellie),
grandchildren Gus and Abria Ham-
berg, sister Beverly Y Cohen (Jim
Walsh), sister-in-law Debra Lyman,
several cousins, nieces and nephews,
colleagues, and friends. Born May 20,
1942, in Philadelphia, PA to the late
Bella and Nathan Yakatan, Jerry grad-
uated from Central High School (212
class), earned his BS and MS from
Temple University School of Pharma-
cy and his PhD from the University of
Florida. He enjoyed a long career in
pharmaceutical research and drug de-
velopment. Contributions in his mem-
ory may be made to any organization
supporting Israel.

ZASLOW BURTON - On December 23, 2022.

Beloved brother of Rochelle Zaslow.

Contributions in his memory may
be made to a charity of the donor’s
choice. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
May Their Memory
Be For
a Blessing
The Philadelphia Jewish Exponent extends
condolences to the families of those
who have passed.

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