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ADLER Janet M. Adler (nee. Cohen) December 29,
2020. Wife of Bertram. Mother of Robert
(Susan) Adler, Craig (Lynn) Adler and Jamie
Adler. Sister of Ron (late Gladys) Cohen. Also
survived by 7 grandchildren.

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BRAUNSTEIN Charlotte Braunstein (nee Stein), 91, on
December 27, 2020, of Haverford, PA. Be-
loved wife of the late Lee Braunstein and lov-
ing mother of Amy Gordon and the late Mar-
gery Silow. Devoted sister of Burton K. Stein,
cherished grandmother of 6 and great grand-
mother of 5 soon to be 6. Charlotte was a
graduate of The University of Pennsylvania
and had a Master’s degree from Drexel in lib-
rary science. Charlotte was a law librarian in
addition to being a professional pianist.

Graveside services are private. Contribu-
tions in Charlotte’s memory may be made to
a charity of the donor’s choice.

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Celia Braverman (nee Feldman) Dec. 19,
2020. Beloved wife of the late George Weis-
berg and the late William Braverman. Loving
mother of Dr. Martin Weisberg (Diane) and
Dr. Marilyn Deutsch (the late Henri). Devoted
grandmother to her grandchildren and great-
grandchildren. Funeral services private. Con-
tributions in her memory may be made to a
charity of the donor’s choice.

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CHERRY Arthur Cherry, 94 of Philadelphia succumbed
to complications of Covid-19 on Thursday,
December 24, 2020. Beloved husband of
Janet (nee Ellis), loving father of Deborah
Cherry and Alisha Dubb, grandpa to Hannah
and Sydney Dubb, uncle to 3 generations of
nephews & nieces. Preceded in death by his
parents, William and Anna (nee Moscowitz),
and his 6 siblings; Louis, Gert Goldman,
Hymie, Albert, Lillian Blumberg, and Robert.

He was a Customs House Broker for many
clients, most notably Davies Turner and RCA
& GE. He was a member of the West Phil-
adelphia Boys Club, Society Hill Synagogue,
and B'nai B'rith. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to HIAS or Philabundance:
https://www.hias.org https://philabundance.org
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Dr. Bernard Abraham Eskin, on December 29,
2020. Husband of Debra Lynn (nee Kimel-
blot). Father of Gregg Eskin (Esther Cohen
Eskin), JoAnne (Steve) Sutkin, and Catherine
Eskin (Michael Barickman). Grandfather of
Jessa and Anika Cohen Eskin, Shoshana, Mi-
kaela, and Aiden Sutkin, Tilly and Manny
Barickman. Graveside services were private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his
memory may be made to Planned Parent-
hood or Rutgers University Alumni Associ-
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BALISTOCKY Dr. Marvin H. Balistocky, 97 of Philadelphia,
passed away peacefully on December 18,
2020, in Philadelphia. Born in 1923 to Tillie
(Wright) and Meyer Balistocky, Marvin is sur-
vived by his beloved wife Lorie, a daughter
Anne, a son Paul, and two grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his sister, Lillian, and
a brother, Louis. Marvin enjoyed a distin-
guished career of forty years as a dedicated
general ophthalmologist. Marvin graduated
from West Philadelphia High School in 1941
and went on to study at the University of
Pennsylvania. He answered a call to serve his
country in the Army from 1943-1945, gradu-
ated from the University of Pennsylvania in
1946, and went on to University of
Pennsylvania Graduate school and Hahne-
mann Medical School where he received his
MD degree in 1953. His medical training was
interrupted when he contracted pulmonary
tuberculosis and spent eight months in the
hospital. He then resumed training in 1952 to
graduate the following year. After completing
an internship at Philadelphia General Hospit-
al where he served as Chief of Ophthalmo-
logy, Marvin served as a Lieutenant in the US
Navy as Chief of Portsmouth Naval Hospital
in New Hampshire. He served in the United
States Navy Reserves until 1963. He was a
Lieutenant in the US Coast Guard and served
in the US Coast Guard Reserve. He started a
practice of general ophthalmology in Norris-
town and later expanded to King of Prussia.

He was chief of Ophthalmology at Sacred
heart Hospital in Norristown and was appoin-
ted to the medical staff at Wills Eye Hospital,
Montgomery Hospital and Mercy Suburban
Hospital. Marvin was a Diplomate of the
American Board of Ophthalmology. He
taught and lectured in numerous medical
education programs, including teaching sur-
gical techniques to interns and residents at
hospital programs including Thomas Jeffer-
son Medical School, Wills Eye Hospital Res-
idency Program, and Mercy Suburban Hos-
pital. He was also a Professor at New York
College of Osteopathic Medicine. Marvin gen-
erously donated his services, caring for the
indigent at the State Prisons and providing
medical care for patients at hospital clinics
and nursing homes. Dr. Balistocky provided
medical and surgical care for a Catholic Mis-
sion in Mexico. Patients traveled to Baja,
Mexico from several hundred miles away to
receive his sight saving services. Dr. Balis-
tocky oversaw the care of those afflicted with
mental illness in Eagleville, Norristown and
Haverford State Hospitals. He frequently per-
formed eye screenings for the Department of
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of
Montgomery County and for the Mont-
gomery Association for the Blind. At a time
before insurance plans were widely used, he
had a policy of accepting all patients without
regard for the ability to pay for care or sur-
gery. He was commended frequently by hos-
pitals for his willingness to handle emer-
gency room calls. Marvin was an accom-
plished athlete and tennis player, first learn-
ing the game as a boy on the streets of West
Philadelphia. He played well into his 90s un-
til an accident left him partially paralyzed. He
was a co-founder of the Frog Hollow Rac-
quet Club and Worcester Tennis Club. He was
the recipient of numerous championship
awards in singles and doubles. Marvin was
an avid photographer and an enthusiastic
traveler. He enjoyed stand-up comedy
shows, classic films, art shows, and Frank
Sinatra. He loved being outdoors and work-
ing on home and garden projects. He was a
Founding Member of Congregation Or-Ami.

His most treasured times were shared with
Lorie, his devoted charming wife of 63 years.

He was most proud of her tremendous ac-
Philadelphia. He played well into his 90s un-
til an accident left him partially paralyzed. He
was a co-founder of the Frog Hollow Rac-
quet Club and Worcester Tennis Club. He was
the recipient of numerous championship
awards in singles and doubles. Marvin was
an avid photographer and an enthusiastic
traveler. He DEATH
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stand-up comedy
shows, classic films, art shows, and Frank
Sinatra. He loved being outdoors and work-
ing on home and garden projects. He was a
Founding Member of Congregation Or-Ami.

His most treasured times were shared with
Lorie, his devoted charming wife of 63 years.

He was most proud of her tremendous ac-
complishments as a well known artist still
active in award winning exhibitions. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests donations that
will support access to tennis programs for
youth in need throughout the USTA Middle
States Section. Please mail a check to USTA
Foundation, 70 West Red Oak Lane, White
Plains, NY 10604 (Memo: "Marvin H. Balis-
tocky") or donate online at www.ustafounda-
tion.com/donate. Donations may also be
made to Congregation Or-Ami in Lafayette
Hill, PA.

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Gladys Gimpel (nee Loev), Dec. 20, 2020.

Wife of Marvin Gimpel. Mother of Harriet
(Haim Green) Gimpel and Lois (Mahmood)
Gimpel Shaukat. Sister of Arthur (the late
Iris) Loev, Norman (Nancy) Loev, Esq., and
the late Beverly (the late Jerry) Jackson.

Grandmother of Adam and Zohra Shaukat.

Services and interment private. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to Ha-
dassah, 1518 Walnut St., Suite 402, Phil-
adelphia, PA 19102-3419:
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GORCHOW FRANK
Dorothy (Dot) Frank, nee Brenner, was the
beloved wife for over 70 years to the love of
her life, the late Nathan Frank. She passed
away at her home at the age of 95 in Warmin-
ster, PA on Saturday, December 19. Devoted
mother of Eileen (Bruce) Butler and Gail
(Fred) Kaye. Proud grandmother of Alyson
(Dave) Andrews and Jillian Kaye. She ad-
ored her family including her late identical
twin sister Irma. Dorothy was a special per-
son and was loved by everyone who knew
her. Donations in her memory may be made
to: http://act.alz.org/goto/DotsFight
FREEDMAN Sarah Freedman (nee Lichtenstein), 97
passed away December 24, 2020 in Beach-
wood, Ohio. Sarah was born in Philadelphia
to the late Bernard (Rodeo Ben) and Kather-
ine Lichtenstein. A proud graduate of the
Philadelphia High School for Girls, Sarah was
married for 69 years to the late Bernard
Freedman. Sarah is survived by her children,
Robert Freedman (Mary Ann Morris) of Ann
Arbor, MI and Lois Freedman (Mark Munetz)
of Shaker Heights, OH; sister Blossom Fen-
ster (Henry) now of Boston; and grandchil-
dren Ben Freedman, Jonathan Munetz and
Katherine Munetz. She was predeceased by
brothers David and Gerson Lichtenstein.

Sarah and Bernie had many wonderful retire-
ment years in Boca Raton, Florida where
Sarah helped keep beautiful the Century Vil-
lage grounds and prepared the fish that
Bernie brought home from his fishing expedi-
tions. She was most proud of her adoring
grandchildren who knew her as the beloved
Bubs. She was a woman of strong convic-
tions who saw the good in people and the
patch of blue in a cloudy sky. Private
graveside services were held in Mt. Lebanon
Cemetery in Collingdale, PA. The family sug-
gests donations to the Jewish Federation of
Philadelphia, Shriners Hospitals for Children
or the charity of your choice.

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FREIMARK Margaret C. Freimark (nee Hartman), age 93;
Hatboro, PA; on December 28, 2020 of com-
plications due to Covid-19; beloved wife for
72 years of the late Jerry; loving mother of
Linda Freimark (Bob Doyle) and the late
Robert Freimark (Karan); devoted sister of
Lore Homer (Bernard); cherished grandmoth-
er of Judith, Melissa and Cynthia, adored
great-grandmother of Safira and Astrid. Mar-
garet arrived in the U.S. on her 11th birthday
from Germany in 1938. Services were
private. Contributions in her memory may be
made to Philabundance.

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GIMPEL GLABERSON
Arnold Glaberson, December 15, 2020, of
Huntingdon Valley, PA. Beloved husband of
Doris (nee Shamberg) Glaberson; loving fath-
er of Amy Glaberson, Mark (Lisa) Oser, Dr.

Craig Oser, Keith (Debbie) Oser and the late
Sandra Glaberson; cherished grandfather of
Halie Jewel Oser, Zachary Edward Oser and
Justin Evan Oser; brother of the late Estelle
Bornstein. He founded Rome and Glaberson,
where he worked with his partner, Joel
Rome, for 58 years. Mausoleum Services
were private due to Covid. Contributions in
his memory may be made to the Sandra
Robyn Glaberson Foundation at 161 Filly
Drive, North Wales, PA 19454.

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Herbert L. Goldberg on December 30, 2020.

Husband of Anita (nee Lipshutz). Father of
Merle (Rick) Gitomer and Bill Goldberg.

Grandfather of Allison (Jon) Hight, Zachary
Gitomer, Adrian Goldberg and Paige Gold-
berg. Great-grandfather of Harper Hight. Fu-
neral Services are private. Contributions in
his memory may be made to a charity of the
donor’s choice.

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Neil Gorchow (b. 1925 - d.2020) of Sioux
City, IA, Philadelphia, PA, Sarasota, FL. An
executive for Sperry Univac, WWII Veteran,
community leader, Neil Gorchow passed
away peacefully at home in Sarasota, FL, on
December 26, 2020 at age 95. During a ca-
reer spanning three decades at Sperry Uni-
vac in Blue Bell, PA, Mr. Gorchow is credited
with the design the 418 and 1100 series of
mainframe computers and software pro-
grams for Univac and helped usher in the
computer age, working nationally and inter-
nationally on computer operations integra-
tion for NASA, the US Census, Disneyland
and Disneyworld, the French National Rail-
way, and Lufthansa. Born in Sioux City, IA,
Mr. Gorchow served in the U.S. Navy during
World War II, starting in the Navy’s V-12 Pro-
gram before his commission as a Lt Jr on the
Destroyer USS Eugene A. Greene. After the
war, he earned a degree from the University
of Iowa. Mr. Gorchow married educator,
Roslyn Wein of Madison, WI, in 1955. The
couple moved several times after Mr.

Gorchow joined Univac, before he was pro-
moted to Vice President of Product Strategy
and Requirements at Sperry Univac World
Headquarters in Bluebell, PA, in 1965 and
moved with Roslyn and their four children to
Abington, PA. He is listed in Who’s Who pub-
lications. Mr Gorchow served on the board of
Nippon Univac, Tokyo, and spoke at industry
conferences on the need for computer soft-
ware to become user friendly and have cross
sector applications. Working with Grace Hop-
per, he was a champion for women in the
computer industry. He was a member of the
United States’ Emergency Management
Agency from 1971 to 1986. Joining Beth
Shalom Congregation, Elkins Park, PA, in
1965, Neil served as Chair of various com-
mittees and as congregation Vice President
and co-Treasurer of Solomon Schechter Day
School. He was congregation President from
1978-1981 and remained an active member
of the Executive Board. Mr. Gorchow was a
founding member of the Hebrew Free Loan
Society at Beth Shalom, along with the late
Rabbi Aaron Landes. He also served on the
Advisory Board of Temple University’s
Graduate School of Business. The couple re-
tired to Sarasota, FL. They celebrated their
65th Anniversary in October of this year. An
avid golfer, he continued playing until Febru-
ary 2020. Mr. Gorchow is survived by his
four children: Julie (Bob) Levine, Bruce
Gorchow (Jodi Rosen), Jonathan (Elana)
Gorchow, and Sheryl Gorchow-Stuart (Marc
Stuart), and by 14 grandchildren. He is pre-
deceased by sister Millicent Polsky and par-
ents Joe and Doris Gorchow. Funeral Ser-
vices were private. Contributions in his
memory may be made to the Hebrew Free
Loan Society of Greater Philadelphia, PO Box
298, Wynnewood PA 19096 or Beth Sholom
Congregation, 8231 Old York Rd, Elkins Park
PA 19027 or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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GROSSBERG KATZ
Van Grossberg, lovingly known as Volfie,
passed away on December 19, 2020, just shy
of his 100th birthday. Beloved husband of the
late Bernice (nee Krel); Loving father of Carl
Grossberg, Edward (Helena) Grossberg and
Francine (David) Orkin; Devoted Zayda of
Shelly (Jordan), Jonah, Samantha Allison,
Alex and Anita. Born in Dubno, Poland he
was the youngest of 7 children. He lost his
parents and three siblings during the Holo-
caust, spent 10 years in forced labor camp
but somehow managed to stay positive, lov-
ing and kind to all the people he met, espe-
cially his grandchildren. He was an active
member in the Association of Jewish Holo-
caust Survivors where he spent time socializ-
ing with his many friends. Services and inter-
ment were private. Contributions in his
memory may be made to US Holocaust Me-
morial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place
SW, Washington DC 20024,
www.donate.ushmm.org or Yad Vashem, PO
Box 3477, Jerusalem 9103401, Israel, web-
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Celia Starr Katz, 88. Beloved wife, mother,
grandmother, great grandmother and de-
voted teacher passed away on December 17,
2020 in Indianapolis. Celia was born in
Washington DC on October 7, 1932 to Mi-
chael and Bessie Starr. Celia attended the
University of Maryland. She and her late hus-
band, Richard raised their family in Phil-
adelphia, where Celia worked as a teaching
assistant for elementary and middle school
students. Celia loved children and was pas-
sionate about their learning. Celia was a
member of Congregation Rodeph Shalom in
Philadelphia, and at Indianapolis Hebrew
Congregation. She was a member of Com-
passionate Friends and a volunteer with the
Lawrence School District in Indiana through
her work with OASIS. Celia is survived by her
sons, Mitchell (Karen) and Larry (Coleen)
Katz and her daughter-in-law, Andrea Katz; 8
grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by her husband
Richard and son, Bradley. Private graveside
services will be held in Philadelphia. Memori-
al contributions may be made to the Bradley
S Katz fund at Riley Children’s Foundation, 30
S. Meridian St Indianapolis Indiana 46204.

www.RileyKids.Org. JECK
Sheila Ann Jeck (nee Caplan) on December
23, 2020. Beloved wife of Dr. Saul Jeck; Lov-
ing mother of Daniel (Dara) Jeck and the late
Dr. Charles Jeck; Devoted grandmother of
Evan, Nicole (Josiah), Ethan and Dylan. Ser-
vices and interment are Private. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to Autism
Speaks–Penn State 5K, http://act.aut-
ismspeaks.org/site/TR/TeamUp/TeamUp?tea m id=113158&pg=team&fr id=5570 or Na-
tional Multiple Sclerosis Society,
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/P AE/Donate
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KAIMOWITZ Susan R. Kaimowitz (nee: Perstein). Dec. 23,
2020. Wife of the late Stanley E Kaimowitz,
mother of Karen (Chris) Moyer and Michelle
(Jack) Guida. Also survived by 4 grandchil-
dren; Josh and Maddie Moyer, Renee (An-
drea) and Lexi Guida. Susan was an retired
administrative assistant with the B'nai B'rith
Philadelphia regional office. Condolences and
more at BerschlerAndShenberg.com
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KAPLAN Mila Kaplan (nee Post) on December 28,
2020. Beloved wife of the late David Kaplan;
Loving mother of Rebecca Kaplan. Also sur-
vived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces
and great nephews. Mrs. Kaplan was a Holo-
caust survivor, the only survivor of her very
large family. She was also a retired, talented
dressmaker. Services and interment were
private. Contributions in her memory may be
made to the Holocaust Museum, 100 Raoul
Wallenberg Pl., SW, Washington DC 20024
or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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KEVITCH Janice Kevitch, Age 85, passed away at her
home in Plymouth Meeting, PA on December
18, 2020. She was the loving wife of the late
Benjamin Kevitch for almost 68 years. She
will be missed by her children Robert (Carla)
Kevitch, Andrew (Lisa) Kevitch, Michael
(Stacy) Kevitch, Todd (Sandra) Kevitch, and
the late Stephen Kevitch and by her adoring
grandchildren Samantha (Quincy) Moore,
Danielle, Austin, Lindsey, Tristan, Sydney,
Drew, Dylan, Lola, Izzy, and Jeremy Kevitch.

Janice was born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised
her family in Elkins Park spending many fun-
loving and happy summers down the shore
in Margate. Janice was the proud matriarch
of the Kevitch family and kept many close
friends for decades. She will be greatly
missed by those whose lives she touched.

Services and interment private. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to the
American Cancer Society or to a charity of
the donor's choice.

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Gerald Levinson, on Dec. 24, 2020. Husband
of the late Judith (nee) Laub, Father of Kara
(Arthur Aaron) Levinson, Alissa Levinson,
and Debra Baseman. Brother of Lewis (Vicki)
Levinson and the late Edith Furst. Grandfath-
er of Ella, Aaron, and Danyel. Services and in-
terment private. Contributions in his memory
may be made to the National Museum of
American Jewish History nmajh.org.

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acy of values including family, love, honor,
respect and loyalty. He is survived by his five
children, Jon (Andi), Bob (CJ), Larry
(Wendy), Fred (Diane) and Abbe (Aaron). He
took enormous pride in his 14 grandchildren
and their partners Naomi (Joe), Jacob
(Boom), Toby (Lalo), Hannah (Kyle), Laura
(Toby), Dana (KG), Louis, Zachary (Jaz),
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Kyle, Claire, Nathan, Ellie (Dan), Jeremy
(Helen), and Gabe (Kelly). Great-grandchil-
dren brought it full circle – Jackson, Talya,
Andrew and Isaac. Donations may be direc-
ted to two of his favorite charities, Congrega-
t i o n B ’ n a i J a c o b , 1 0 1 M a n a v o n S t,
Phoenixville, PA 19460 and the Lewis Katz
School of Medicine at Temple University
Medical Alumni Fund online at
giving.temple.edu/maascholarship or by mail
atTemple Health Institutional Advancement,
P.O. Box 827651, Philadelphia, PA, 19182-
7651. LITZ
LISS Gilbert Alvin Liss, M.D. born on October 13,
1929 widower of Hermine and father of five,
died peacefully at home on December 18,
2020. Born in Philadelphia to Louis and Sad-
ie Liss at Albert Einstein Hospital in the Ol-
ney section of Philadelphia, he was given a
silver cup as the "fattest baby". He lived his
early years above the Louis Liss bakery, the
family business on Rockland Street in the Lo-
gan section of Philadelphia. At his parents’
side in the bakery he learned the skills to be-
come a talented cake decorator and baker,
skills that he shared with his children, grand-
children, and community for the rest of his
life. As a young boy and man he spent much
of his summer time on the family farm in
Vineland and in Atlantic City. After graduat-
ing from Olney High, he received a degree in
accounting from Temple University. Re-
cruited to Officer Candidate School, he
entered the United States Navy and served as
Lieutenant on the SS Huse, a destroyer es-
cort, for two years during the Korean War. He
was married in 1953 to the love of his life,
Hermine Betty Eisenberg, a Bronx beauty,
whom he met on a blind date while in the ser-
vice. Following postings at naval bases in Key
West, Florida and Newport, Rhode Island, Gil
and Herm and their first child returned to live
with Lou and Sadie in Philadelphia’s East Oak
Lane neighborhood. They would live with Lou
and Sadie for the next 11 years. With initial
plans to join his father in the bakery, a
change in career path led him back to school
to become a doctor. While he completed his
medical training Gil and Herm added four
more children to the house in E. Oak Lane.

He received his M.D. from Temple University
School of Medicine with honors in 1961, in-
terned at Philadelphia General Hospital and
served a residency in OB/GYN at Temple Uni-
versity Hospital. The whole troop moved to
Phoenixville Pennsylvania in 1965 where he
opened one of the first OB practices in the
community, delivering over 8000 babies dur-
ing his career. Gil loved the practice of medi-
cine and took joy in helping others. He was a
leader in the hospital and at his synagogue,
B’nai Jacob, to which he remained dedicated
until his death. He was full of life and love,
with bear hugs for family and friends and was
able to see the best of and take true pleasure
in the people and world around him. He loved
to hunt and fish and treasured 50 years of
family time at the Lake Winnipesaukee Bear
Island summer cottage. He loved gardening,
always competing with nature to grow the
earliest tomatoes and propagating beautiful
flowers and plants in his greenhouse. Gil died
at 91 years of age after a long struggle with
Parkinson's and a one-week illness with
COVID 19. Gil and Hermine were able to re-
main in their home because of the loving care
and phenomenal devotion of their team of
caregivers from Angel Companions. Words
cannot express the family's gratitude for
these people who loved Gil and Hermine,
truly becoming part of our family. He and
Hermine, who died last year, leave a rich leg-
acy of values including family, love, honor,
respect and loyalty. He is survived by his five
children, Jon (Andi), Bob (CJ), Larry
(Wendy), Fred (Diane) and Abbe (Aaron). He
took enormous pride in his 14 grandchildren
and their partners Naomi (Joe), Jacob
(Boom), Toby (Lalo), Hannah (Kyle), Laura
(Toby), Dana (KG), Louis, Zachary (Jaz),
Kyle, Claire, Nathan, Ellie (Dan), Jeremy
(Helen), and Gabe (Kelly). Great-grandchil-
dren brought it full circle – Jackson, Talya,
Andrew and Isaac. Donations
may be direc-
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tion B’nai Jacob, 101 Manavon St,
Phoenixville, PA 19460 and the Lewis Katz
Jack Litz, 92, passed away December 30,
2020 in Wilmington, DE, formerly of Cherry
Hill, NJ and South Philadelphia, PA. A gradu-
ate of Temple University Law School, Jack
was a proud Army Corporal in WWII, served
as Commander of the Jewish War Veterans
from 1987–1988, a proud Philadelphia Mum-
mer and a published poet. Beloved husband
of the late Phyllis Litz (nee Shaw), loving
father of Dr. Ilene Goldman Litz, Michelle
Faber (Fred), the late Stacy Litz, and the late
Carol Kodak; also survived by 1 granddaugh-
ter, Alexis Profera. Private graveside services
were held at Roosevelt Cemetery in Trevose,
PA. Contributions in his memory may be
made to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association.

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POLLAN Elaine Pollan (nee Kramer) age 83, of
Warminster, PA passed away on December
25, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Sol Pollan.

Cherished mother of Merle (Andy)
DeLaFuente and Abby Alexander. Loving
grandmother of Leigh DeLaFuente, Michael
(Samantha) DeLaFuente and Brielle
DeLaFuente, and great grandmother of
Cooper DeLaFuente. She was the daughter of
the late Jean & Cyrus Kramer and sister Of
the late Alan Kramer. Born and raised in
Wynnefield, Elaine was a graduate of Over-
brook High School. She worked for over 30
years as a legal secretary at Duane, Morris &
Heckscher. Contributions in her memory may
be made to The American Cancer Society,
1818 Market St.,Ste 2820, Phila. PA 19103
www.cancer.org GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
MESSERMAN Hon. Robert H. Messerman, beloved hus-
band, father and grandfather, peacefully
passed away on December 28, 2020 in
Voorhees, NJ. Bob is survived by his wife and
best friend of 58 years Judith Messerman,
his children Linda Messerman, Deborah
(Samuel) First, Michael (Sharon) Messerman,
and his grandchildren Daniel and Eric First,
and Justin, Ethan and Julia Messerman. A
first-generation American, Bob was a mod-
ern day “renaissance man” born on Decem-
ber 1, 1938 in Atlantic City, NJ. With a per-
sonality that would light up any room he
entered, Bob balanced an unmatched work
ethic with a witty comedic-charm. He grew
up in Atlantic City, NJ, working in his father’s
grocery store, which molded him into the
hard-working man he would become. Bob
graduated Atlantic City High School, earned a
BS in Accounting from NYU, a JD from
Temple Law School, and a PhD in Education
from the University of Sarasota. As a work-
ing professional, Bob was an accountant, a
lawyer admitted to practice in NJ, PA and FL,
a licensed real estate broker, landlord-tenant
officer for the City of Philadelphia, small busi-
ness owner and a professor of business law
at Penn, Rutgers Law School and Pierce Ju-
nior College. Bob also worked for Cherry Hill
Township as its Chief Labor Negotiator and
Municipal Court Prosecutor. In addition, Bob
also served many years as a NJ Municipal
Court Judge and was active for decades in
local politics. Bob and Judy spent many win-
ters in Boynton Beach, FL, but Absecon Is-
land always remained close to Bob’s heart.

He and his beloved Judy spent every sum-
mer for over 40 years in Margate, and later
Ventnor. Bob was an extraordinary man
whose kindness, positivity, friendship and
love impacted everyone he ever met. He will
sorely be missed.

PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc.

ROBBINS Saul Robbins, on December 22, 2020. Be-
loved husband of the late Sandra (nee Ver-
bet); Loving father of Fred (Robin) Robbins,
Sherri Robbins-Utain and Dayna Robbins;
Devoted grandfather of Stephen, Matthew,
Gillian (Andrew) and Seth. Services and inter-
ment are Private. Contributions in his
memory may be made to American Heart As-
soc., 1617 JFK Blvd., Ste 700, Phila., PA
19103, www.heart.org.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
ROBINS My mother, Rhonda Robins passed away on
April, 8th 2019 at St. Mary's Medical Center
at the age of 66. My mother was born in Phil-
adelphia on May, 17th 1952. She was sur-
vived by her mother, Bernice Goldstein,
brother, Bruce Mitchell, sons, Travis and
Justin Robins, Granddaughters, Gabriella and
Avery Robins, Grandson, Carson Robins,
Daughter-in-law, Misty Robins, and husband,
Jay Robins. Her Hebrew name was Rivkah.

My mother resided in Newtown, PA. She was
a wonderful mother, grandmother, daughter,
sister, wife, and a great & loyal friend to
those that knew her. She was a beautiful wo-
man inside and out as you can see in the
photo. Unfortunately, she suffered from sig-
nificant health issues from a young age, but
always tried to make the best out of life, and
was incredibly giving. My mother was a
caring woman who would do numerous good
deeds/mitzvahs daily for many people in her
life. She was also a brilliant business person
and extremely intelligent. She played the pi-
ano beautifully and could speak fluent Span-
ish. My mother could put a smile on anyone's
face. It has been over a year since my moth-
er passed away and I still think about her
every day. My family and I are trying our best
to move on with our lives the best way we
can, along with my amazing grandmother.

My mother is resting in peace now and no
longer suffering. This incredibly difficult ex-
perience has provided further clarity to my
life and assisted with enhanced compassion.

A wise woman once told me it's important to
go to bed at night and wake up each morn-
ing telling your spouse and family that you
love them and hug them no matter what.

Hugs are like matzoh ball soup. It's also im-
portant each day to do good deeds for those
in need. Give to the food banks and the boys
and girls clubs and make a difference. A wise
Hasidic man once told me to start my day
with 3 quarters in the left pocket and for each
good deed/mitzvah you do during the day
move to the right pocket. So before you hug
and love your spouse and kids and say good
night you should feel good about these good
deeds too. In my mother's memory, I have
created a butterfly garden in my backyard.

She loved butterflies. I truly believe she will
always watch over us fondly. May she R.I.P.

To my family, and friends try to enjoy each
and every day of your life.

Love, Travis Robins
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