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ROBINSON Sidney J. Robinson, 96 of Huntingdon Valley
PA, passed away peacefully on Dec. 21 2020.

He was born Nov. 11, 1924 in South Phil-
adelphia, the son of Phillip and Lotte (Her-
stein) Robinson. Sid graduated from South
Philadelphia High School and when his coun-
try called, enlisted in the US Army Air Corp
becoming a Radio Operator on a B17
Bomber. After proudly serving his country,
Sid returned home and started his 70+ year
career in the drapery and slipcover fabric in-
dustry at Croydon Fabrics on 4th St. where
he met his true love, Annette Sumsky. He
later went to work for Leedes Fabrics until its
closing. In his 80's he started a new career in
retail sales at Walmart and worked there for
10 years. Sid and Annette were married in
1952 and enjoyed 60 beautiful years togeth-
er. They formerly lived in Levittown, and then
moved to Northeast Philadelphia. Sid was a
salesman and with that outgoing personality
and kind spirit he made lasting friends
wherever he went. Annette loved to travel,
and she and Sid explored the world. Sid was
a 70 year member of Richard Vaux Brother-
hood Lodge #126 F&AM Phila. PA, as well as
a longtime member of a VFW Post. Sid and
Annette were longtime members of Congreg-
ations of Shaare Shamayim and had left their
indelible mark in the Jewish Community. Sid
was predeceased by his wife (Annette). Fath-
er of Michael Robinson (Dr. Marjorie Block
Robinson) and Sharon Robinson-Taylor.

Grandfather of Emily Robinson; Brother of
the late Meyer Robinson; Brother-in law of
Gilbert and Rita Sumsky and Herbert Sum-
sky. Also survived by his two devoted cous-
ins Dorothy Loman and Joyce Herstein.

Graveside services were private. Contribu-
tions in his memory can be made to Con-
gregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Ver-
ree Rd, Philadelphia PA 19115.

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ROSE Louise Bers Rose, 104 years of age, Decem-
ber 20, 2020 of Meadowbrook, Pa. Devoted
wife of the late Leon Morris Rose. Cherished
mother of Bonnie (Peter Scheid) Rose
George and Michael (Sara) Rose. Sister of
the late Julian S. Bers and the late Solomon
N. Bers. Also survived by five loving grand-
children and seven great-grandchildren. Ser-
vices and interment were private. contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to a Wo-
men Golfers Give Back.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com SCHIMMEL
Vicki Schimmel (nee Wasserman), on
December 22, 2020, of Lafayette Hill, PA.

Beloved wife of the late Edward Schimmel.

Loving mother of Sherry (Mark) Hedson,
Marcie (Michael) Bratman and Susan (Adam
Weiss) Abramowitz. Grandmother of Rachel
(Ben) Cohen and Jessica Tiffany. A private
graveside service was held at Shalom Me-
morial Park. Contributions in Vicki’s memory
may be made to a charity of the donor’s
choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
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JANUARY 7, 2021
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SCHNALL STEINBERG
Rona Schnall, December 28, 2020 in Austin,
TX. Rona was born on December 26, 1962 in
Philadelphia and grew up in Cheltenham, PA.

She graduated from the Medill School of
Journalism at Northwestern University. Rona
was an accomplished journalist at a young
age whose career was cut short when, be-
cause of a drunk driver, she suffered severe,
life-altering injuries. Rona’s tremendous de-
sire, strength and fortitude motivated her.

She moved to Texas, took advantage of the
Austin scene, continued to write, and cheer
on the Flyers and Phillies, living life to the
fullest. Rona taught us that no matter how
hard life can be, there is light. She was that
light and now she lives on in all of us who
loved her. She is survived by her mother
Maxine Schnall Mitnick; her father Nathan
Schnall; and her sister Ilene Schnall. In lieu of
flowers, please consider a donation to AD-
APT, to advocate for the rights of the differ-
ently abled; to the Jewish Federation of
Greater Philadelphia; or to the charity of your
choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com SHAPIRO
Stanley H. Shapiro, M.D., December 19, 2020
of Phila., PA. Devoted husband of Esther
"Bunny" Glick (nee Perkin) and the late Evelyn
Shapiro. Beloved father of Joan Alexander,
Anne and (Karl) Wenner, Irene and (Terry)
Fisher, Ellen and (Rick) Freeman, Henry Sha-
piro and (Christy Hobart). Cherished Step
father of Ellen Glick, Stefanie Glick, Gordon
and (Samantha) Glick and Robert Glick. Also
survived by 12 grandchildren and 2 great-
grandchildren. Dr. Shapiro was a prominent
Philadelphia Psychoanalyst. He was a train-
ing and supervisory psychoanalyst at the
Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia and
clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Hahne-
mann Medical School. A virtual memorial
service to celebrate his life will be held at a
date and time TBD. Contributions in his
memory may be made to the charity of your
choice or Live Well Foundation.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
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Deborah C. Simons (nee Eisenhofer) beloved
wife of Cantor Jerome L. Simons, of blessed
memory, mother, sister, grandmother, moth-
er-in-law, and aunt, passed away on Wednes-
day, December 16, 2020 at her home in Phil-
adelphia. She worked as a teacher in public
and private schools in the Philadelphia area.

She was later hired by the Jewish Com-
munity High School of Gratz College (JCHS)
in Elkins Park, PA, where she taught Bible,
Jewish History, and education courses for
many years. Her students highly regarded her
easy-going yet content-focused style of
teaching. She was later promoted to become
the Director of Student Services and, eventu-
ally, the Acting Director of JCHS. She was
very active in educational and youth pro-
gramming at Congregation Shaare Shamay-
im for many years, often in tandem with her
husband, Cantor Simons. Deborah Simons is
survived by her daughter, Esther Simons-
Koppel (Barry); her daughter, Lois Made
(Carlos); her son, Dov Simons, her sister,
Zelda Oslon; and her granddaughter, Melissa
Made. A graveside service was held on
December 16. In lieu of flowers, donations in
the merit of her memory can be made to
Congregation B’nai Israel - Ohev Zedek, 8201
Castor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19152.

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VIZAK/FRANTZ Arnold (Arnie) Weinstein born April 15, 1928
in Wynnefield, PA died of a life well lived and
of heart failure with his loving family by his
side on November 25, 2020. Arnie led a life
that was full and truly awesome. He was
loved dearly by his beautiful wife of 72 years,
June Weinstein (nee Gross), their three chil-
dren, Eileen Donohue, Hal Weinstein and
John Weinstein as well as their spouses, nine
grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Arnie was an entrepreneur and the consum-
mate salesperson having owned his own
plumbing sales agency for many years as
well as being on the board of directors of
many organizations within the plumbing in-
dustry including being a founding member of
the Philadelphia Manufacturers Representat-
ive Association. His sales acumen was un-
canny, and he flourished in a time when per-
sonal relationships were as important as
what we now call metrics. Arnie was an ex-
cellent athlete having been named “All Pub-
lic” while playing football at Overbrook High
School and being on the varsity track and
boxing teams. Arnie’s love of sports contin-
ued throughout his life as he took up playing
tennis winning many championships while
living down the “shore” at his beloved home
in Loveladies, N.J. He was also an expert ski-
er and introduced many of his friends to the
sport as well as all of his children. While his
love of athletics was truly inspirational, he
also had a passion for the theatre where he
acted in many roles over the years at Allen’s
Lane Art Theatre and Abington Theatre as
well as being in a few TV productions.

Whether playing Big Julie in Guys and Dolls,
Chief Sitting Bull in Annie Get Your gun or
Earthquake McGoon in Lil’ Abner he did so
with aplomb. With his best friend Irv Bloom
they owned the Philadelphia Playhouse and
hosted many notable plays and actors.

Arnie’s love of sports and theatre was only
surpassed by his love of his family, espe-
cially his lifetime love, June. He was ex-
tremely proud of his family and their accom-
plishments and let everyone around his circle
of friends know this. Arnie had an amazing
memory and used this to muster up his
prodigious catalogue of thousands of jokes
that he could recite at will. Yes, he had a
great sense of humor that continued
throughout his life. Arnie outlived many of his
best friends and frequently had dreams of
them calling him to the slopes to go skiing.

Irv, Norm and Bob now have their bestest
skiing buddy to join them as they “schuss”
down the biggest slopes with a dusting of
new powder. We will always love you and
miss you Arnie, dad, daddy, poppy, Poppy
Arnie! Contributions in his memory may be
made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research
F o u n d a t i o n W e i n s t e i n F a m i l y T e am
(http://www2.jdrf.org/goto/Weinstein). JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com Harry Steinberg, on December 23, 2020 of
Crystal Lake, IL, formerly of Willow Grove,
PA. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn (nee
Goldstein), loving father of Paul Steinberg
(Dorrie), Rhonda Barner (Walt), Sandra
Duncan-Baney, Janet Duncan (Elliott) and
Brian Steinberg (Suzanne); also survived by
16 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and
one great great grandchild. Services and In-
terment were private. Contributions in his
memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Dis-
ease Association.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com STEINBERG
Harry Steinberg, on December 23, 2020, of
Crystal Lake, IL, formerly of Willow Grove,
PA. beloved husband of the late Marilyn (nee
Goldstein), loving father of Paul Steinberg
(Dorrie), Rhonda Barner (Walt), Sandra
Duncan-Baney, Janet Duncan (Elliot) and Bri-
an Steinberg (Suzanne); also survived by 16
grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren
and one great great grandchild. Services and
Interment private. Contributions in his
memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Dis-
ease Association.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com STEINIG
Mirele Weiner Steinig, wife of the late Melvin
Steinig, died on December 24. Survived by
children, Rabbi Sholom D Steinig (Judi) and
Ann G Greenberg (Jay). Sister of the late
Shirley (Shulamith) Toltzis and Berel T Wein-
er. Mirele was the daughter of the late Fannie
Teller Weiner and Harry Weiner. She is sur-
vived by grandchildren, Esti Sarles (Maty),
Binny Steinig (CJ), Michali Bazian (Elliot),
Rabbi Ari Steinig(Rachel), Ethan Greenberg
and Seth Greenberg(Rebecca). She is also
survived by 8 great-grandchildren, loving
nieces and nephews and cousins. Mirele was
a graduate of Philadelphia High School for
Girls, Temple University, Community College
of Philadelphia and Gratz College. Mirele val-
ued teaching, learning, love of family. She
was a life-member of Hadassah and ORT.

Former member of BZBI in Center City, and
Adath Jeshurun/OCJC-BI. She was active in
Sisterhood and Women’s League for Conser-
vative Judaism at each of these congrega-
tions. For many years, she was on the Board
of Managers of Female Hebrew Benevolent
Society. Mirele worked as a Sunday School
teacher, a statistician, a reading teacher and
then returned to school during the height of
the Women’s Liberation Movement. She
studied what was then known as Medical Re-
cords Technology at Community College of
Philadelphia. She joined the faculty there and
enjoyed a long and successful career at the
College. Services and interment were private.

Contributions in Mirele’s Memory can be
made to Female Hebrew Benevolent Society,
(FHBS), PO Box 36806, Philadelphia, PA,
19107, Hadassah, 1518 Walnut Street, #402,
Philadelphia, PA 19102, or a charity of your
choosing. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
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WEINSTEIN Cissie L. Vizak/Frantz passed away peace-
fully at the Horsham Center for Jewish Life
on Dec.21,2020, at the age of 91. She was
happily married to Les Vizak for 39 years un-
til he passed away in 1988. Years later,she
was blessed to find love again with Lenny
Frantz, of Delray Beach, FL, whom she mar-
ried in 1991. Cissie is the mother of three,
Randi Rosenberg (Mark), Amy Vizak, and the
late Jeffrey Vizak (Sheryl); and the grand-
mother of four, Matthew Rosenberg (Brit-
tany), Jordan Rosenberg (Mahasidhdhi), Les-
ley Vizak and Melissa Vizak. Cissie is the
daughter of Reba and Harry Levin, the
founders of Levin's Furniture Store in Kens-
ington. Cissie and her late brother Marvin
Levin grew up in an apartment over the store
on Kensington Ave. until the family moved to
East Oak Lane. Cissie attended Girls High and
then received her bachelor's degree in early
elementary education from Temple Uni-
versity. Cissie was the epitome of beauty,
charm, and self-confidence. She doted on her
children and then her grandchildren, had
marvelous lifelong friendships, and always
enjoyed attending social events, entertaining
at her home, and hosting parties for every
occasion at restaurants throughout the city.

She loved traveling the world and formed
new friendships wherever she went. Like her
parents, Cissie believed in the value of philan-
thropy and community service, and dedic-
ated her life toward that end. She brought
her volunteer and fundraising talents to many
agencies, but it was at the Phila. Geriatric
Center that she became most involved. She
and Les donated the Pavilion at the Center as
an expression of their dedication to the Jew-
ish elderly. She also served as an Abramson
Center Senior Care Board of Trustees mem-
ber since 1989. Cissie was also active in Ha-
dassah (Henrietta Szold chapter), Federation
of Jewish Agencies, the Association of Devel-
opmental Disabilities , Adath Jeshurun Syn-
agogue, and BoysTown of Jerusalem. Cissie
had great appreciation for her good fortune in
life, and found joy in “paying it forward “ to
those in need. She was a remarkable role
model for her family, and delighted and in-
spired so many others fortunate enough to
know her. Contributions in her memory can
be made at: abramsonseniorcare.org/donate
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TRIPP Alan R. Tripp, on December 24, 2020, of Bryn
Mawr, PA. Husband of the late Madelyn
"Maggie" (nee Beresin); Father of the late Bar-
bara Tripp Berman and Jeffrey Tripp; Grand-
father of Dr. Abigail Tripp Berman (Frank
Talarico), Noel Tripp (Liza), and Lyle Tripp
(Hazel). Also survived by 8 Great-grandchil-
dren. Services were private. The family re-
spectfully requests that contributions in his
memory be made to The Abramson Cancer
Center at Penn.

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