Obituaries
experience in Israel — in addition to an
athletic one. Every senior athlete com-
peting in the games arrives in Israel for
a week-long educational program learn-
ing about Israeli history and culture.

“He strongly believed it was not just
about going and competing; he wanted
a full immersion in Israel, culturally
and historically,” Michael Spivak said.

In an interview on the Maccabi USA
YouTube channel, Spivak said of the
pre-camp program, “We hoped that
would be enriching in some way for the
BROWN Bernice Brown (nee Belitsky),
age 97, passed away on May 30,
2022. Wife of the late Michael
Brown; mother of Clifford Har-
old (Marcia) Brown, Mark Allan
(Waynette) Brown, Paul Robert
(Shelley) Brown, and Karen Joyce
(Peter) Velocci; Sister of Jack
Belitsky; Grandmother of Daniel
(Colleen) Brown, Amanda (Daniel)
Linick, Jordan, Lindsay, Ryan, Ja-
son Brown, and Heather (Brandon)
Murro; Great-grandmother of Sadie
and Sam Brown, Nathan and Maya
Linick, Ryan, Ethan, and Maddox
Murro. Contributions in her memory
may be made to the Autism Cares
Foundation P.O. Box 180 Richboro,
Pennsylvania 18954 or to Dancing
while Cancering P.O. Box 13401
Chicago, Illinois 60613 or to a char-
ity of the donor’ choice.

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CLYMAN FLORENCE (nee Hirsh), May 29,
2022. Husband of Wilbert. Moth-
er of Jeffrey, Howard and Robert
Clyman. Grandmother of Joshua,
Samantha and Benjamin. Math
teacher at George Washington
High School for 30 years. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made
to Gratz College, 7605 Old York
Rd., Elkins Park, PA 19027, www.

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COOPERSMITH Julie B. Coopersmith (nee Koe-
hler) passed away on 05/28/2022,
74, Baltimore MD. She is survived
by her beloved husband Dr. Bruce
Coopersmith and her adoring broth-
er Karl Koehler. Julie loved theater
and studied acting in New York City.

She also spent many years in de-
voted service to animal care and
rescue-her work was featured in
Cat Fancy magazine. She was also
a highly talented interior decorator.

Julie was deeply dedicated to the
28 kids’ lives ... what we did not realize is
that it would also enrich our lives.”
Perhaps the most significant chal-
lenge Spivak faced as president came
during the Second Intifada in 2001.

Due to security concerns in Israel, the
Maccabi USA board was split as to
whether it was safe for American ath-
letes to attend the Maccabiah Games.

Spivak “felt strongly, after consult-
ing with all the board members, that
the organization should go through
with it” and participate. Eventually, the
principles of the Chabad move-
ment. She was truly a “Woman of
Valor” with a wonderful, wonderful
heart. Contributions in her memory
may be made to Chabad of Down-
town Baltimore and Chabad of the
Main Line and to The Baltimore
Animal Rescue and Care Shelter
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GENTER PAULINE (nee Freezman) on May
26, 2022. 94 yrs. old. Beloved wife
of the late Noah; Loving mother
of Beth Probinsky (Richard) and
Deborah Zolot (Andrew); Dear
sister of Oscar Freezman and the
late Dorothy Schwartz; Devot-
ed grandmother of Michael, Josh
(Jane), Rachel (Matthew), Allison
(Eric), and David (Danielle); Ador-
ing great-grandmother of Charlotte,
Nate, Poppy, and Willa. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made
to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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KELSEN MICHAEL on May 24, 2022. Be-
loved husband of Karoline (nee
Hough); Loving father of Jack and
Samantha; Devoted son of Rhena
and Steven Kelsen; Dear brother
of Fran Kelsen. Contributions in his
memory may be made to Mont. Co.

SPCA, 19 E. Ridge Pk., Consho-
hocken, PA 19428, or Jack M. Bar-
rack Hebrew Academy, 272 S. Bryn
Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
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PINCUS PERL (nee Plottel) on May 25,
2022. Beloved wife of Irwin; Loving
mother of Rhea Turteltaub (Adam)
and Marc Jonathan Pincus; Devot-
ed grandmother of Max and Ross.

Contributions in her memory may
be made to Jewish National Fund,
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games were held as planned, with the
American delegation present.

“It was a celebration of support for
Israel,” Michael Spivak said.

In 2001, in recognition of Spivak’s
“significant contributions to the State
of Israel and society through sports,”
he received the Lifetime Achievement
Award from the International Jewish
Sports Hall of Fame.

Spivak also became the first non-Is-
raeli named president of the World
Maccabiah Games in 2013.

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Beyond his work with Maccabi USA,
Spivak was involved in the Jewish com-
munity and was a board affiliate in
the Anti-Defamation League, Jewish
National Fund, Jewish Community
Centers of Philadelphia and Boys Town
Jerusalem. Spivak is survived by his wife, Ann
Taylor Hogge; siblings Joel and Lynn;
children; and grandchildren. JE
Gall Sigler is an intern with the Jewish
Exponent. Southampton Road, Phila., PA
19154. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
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RICH SUSAN (nee Garber), on May 24,
2022. Beloved wife of the late Je-
rome F. Rich; loving mother of Rob-
ert Rich, Barbara (Rich) Meranus
and Michael Rich; loving grand-
mother of Jerry Meranus, Sophie
Rich, Lilah Rich and Sarah Rich.

Contributions in her memory may
be made to Planned Parenthood.

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ROSENBLUTH FRANCES (nee Baylinson) on May
31, 2022. Beloved wife of the late
Harold S.; Loving mother of Hal
Rosenbluth (Renee), Lee Rosen-
bluth (Nancy), and Amy Narducci
(Blaise); Dear sister of David Bay-
linson (Janice); Devoted grand-
mother of Jeff, Jessica, Travis,
Kyle, Megan (Chris), Benjamin
(Jessica), and Brandon (Alyssa);
Adoring great-grandmother
of Henry, Thomas, Nora, Charlotte,
and James. Contributions in her
memory may be made to Harold S.

Rosenbluth Mem. Fund, C/O Cong.

Rodeph Shalom, 615 N. Broad St.,
Phila., PA 19123
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ROSSMAN Ronald Rossman on May 31, 2022.

Husband of Marlena (nee Rosen-
berg), father of Brooke (Jeffrey)
Hershman, and Heather Rossman
(Austin Faberman), grandfather of
Matthew and Allie Hershman, Seth
and Shane Faberman. Contribu-
tions in his memory may be made
to The Special Olympics PA, 2900
SHAW Debbi (nee Field). May 28, 2022.

Devoted mother of Lisa Aversa-
no (Anthony) of Ventnor, NJ and
Jonny Shaw (Joanne) of Newtown
Square, PA. Loving sister of Bar-
ry Field. Beloved grandmother of
Jason, Brandon, Jordyn. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made
to the Dementia Society of Ameri-
ca, www.dementiasociety.org
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great-grandchildren Isabella and
Andrealle as well as his brother
Joel Spivak and sister Lynn Clem-
ents. Bob was born in Philadelphia
on December 30th, 1936 to Helen
and Philip Spivak. Bob was a 202
graduate of Central High School
and is an honorary life member of
the alumni board. He graduated
from Muhlenberg College in 1958.

In 1968 he joined the insurance/
investment firm CMS and worked
there until he retired. Bob was
President of Maccabi USA for 20
years. He was awarded the Yakir
Maccabi Award, Maccabi World
Union’s highest honor in recog-
nition of his leadership. He was
inducted into the Philadelphia
Sports Hall of Fame in 2000 and
the International Jewish Sports Hall
of Fame in Israel, 2001. He was
a delegate on the U.S. Olympic
Committee and a member of the
Conference of Presidents of Major
American Jewish Organizations.

His Board affiliations included the
Jewish National Fund, Anti-Defa-
mation League, Jewish Community
Centers of Philadelphia and Boy’s
Town Jerusalem. In addition, he
has been listed in “Who’s Who in
World Jewry” “Who’s Who in Amer-
ica – Eastern Edition” and “Who’s
Who in Society.” A dear friend and
a true mensch to all who loved him,
he will be sorely missed. Donations
in his honor may be made to Mac-
cabi USA in Bob’s memory, please
make a donation at www.maccabi-
usa.com. WEITZ
SPIVAK It is with great sadness that we
share the news of the passing of
Bob Spivak on May 24th, 2022 at
his home in Yorktown, Virginia. Bob
is survived by his wife, Ann Taylor
Hogge, children, Michael(Melaine)
and Greg, Merri, grandchildren,
Spencer, Peri, Rachael, Eric and
Emma, Zara and Cooper and
Arleen Roberta Weitz, passed
away May 27, 2022. Sister of Stu
(Marci) Weitz. Aunt of Adam (Dr.

Kasia) Weitz and David Weitz.

Great Aunt of Vienna, Liana and
Jasmin Weitz. Also remembered by
many loving friends. Contributions
in her memory may be made to Co-
lon Cancer Coalition, www.colon-
cancercoalition.org, Temple Sinai,
www.tsinai.com, or a charity of the
donor’s choice.

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