lived half the year in Sarasota only returning
full-time to Philadelphia in the last few years.

When Lillian, his bride of 71 years, passed
away several months ago, he just said, “I
loved her very much”. In his final days, he
rested in bed and was cared for by wonder-
ful home health aids, Jeanette, Paula, and
Ann. He is predeceased
by his son, James,
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and survived by children: David (Nancy),
Lawrence (Gina), and Deborah (Joseph); 11
grandchildren: Rebecca, Daniel, Alyssa, Jac-
ob, Joshua, James, Julia, Rachel, Hannah,
Jonathan, Michael; and 16 great grandchil-
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BRANDMAN BRENT
Robert L. Brent passed away at home on Feb-
ruary 24, 2021 at the age of 93. He was born
of Polish Jewish immigrant parents, Charles
and Rose Brent, in Rochester, NY in October
1927. He attended school in Rochester and
then obtained a Bachelor’s degree, followed
by a PhD, and then finally an MD. He married
his high school sweetheart, Lillian Brent, dur-
ing his education. His first two children, Dav-
id and James, were born in Rochester. He
then moved to Boston and then Washington,
DC where Lawrence was born. His family fi-
nally settled in Philadelphia where Deborah
was born. Robert was a man of incredible
physical strength and stamina and unending
energy until his final years. He was recruited
by Thomas Jefferson University at the age
31. He built the Department of Pediatrics
from 3 to over 90 faculty over the almost 30
years of his tenure. He was Professor of Pe-
diatrics, Radiology, and Anatomy. He was the
third Distinguished Professor in Jefferson’s
history. He received three teaching awards
from national organizations. He received the
Distinguished Alumnus Award of the Uni-
versity of Rochester, Robley Evans Medal,
Taylor Lectureship and Prize, and the John
Scott Award. He was a member of the Insti-
tute of Medicine and the National Academy of
Sciences. He maintained funding for his
laboratory for over 40 years from the NIH and
other organizations and made many scientif-
ic discoveries publishing over 500
manuscripts, several books, and was the ed-
itor of “Teratology” for 17 years. He de-
scribed several basic principles of embry-
ology including hypothesizing the existence
of embryonic stem cells in 1953. He trained
many medical students, pediatric residents,
and young scientists, many of whom be-
came life-long friends. He established the
Health Physics Society Pregnancy website
through which he counseled thousands of
pregnant women using the internet who had
exposures giving the necessary information
to make critical decisions. He was invited to
give many presentations around the world.

He was also an avid tennis player until the
age of 82. Lillian was the saver and Robert
was the investor. They were great benefact-
ors to the causes that were close to their
hearts. These included Thomas Jefferson
University, University of Rochester, and Jew-
ish charities. Robert and Lillian established
several endowed positions at Jefferson, sev-
eral scholarships for medical students, and
an endowment for Alumni giving. The Uni-
versity of Rochester School of Medicine
White Coat Ceremony is named in their hon-
or. After the death of James, Robert and Lil-
lian donated money to the Curtis Institute of
Music in Philadelphia including a scholarship
in memory of their deceased son, Jimmy
Brent. Robert never really retired. In his late
80's he continued to work writing papers,
consulting, and lecturing until his health
failed. In their later years, Robert and Lillian
lived half the year in Sarasota only returning
full-time to Philadelphia in the last few years.

When Lillian, his bride of 71 years, passed
away several months ago, he just said, “I
loved her very much”. In his final days, he
rested in bed and was cared for by wonder-
ful home health aids, Jeanette, Paula, and
Ann. He is predeceased by his son, James,
and survived by children: David (Nancy),
Lawrence (Gina), and Deborah (Joseph); 11
grandchildren: Rebecca, Daniel, Alyssa, Jac-
ob, James,
26 Joshua,
MARCH 18, Julia,
2021 Rachel, Hannah,
Jonathan, Michael; and 16 great grandchil-
dren. WEST LAUREL HILL FUNERAL HOME
Sylvan (“Sye”) Brandman passed away on
March 2, 2021 at his home in Philadelphia.

He is survived by his loving children, grand-
children and great grandchildren. Sye was a
WWII veteran, serving as a captain in the
Army. At 104, he was a role model for phys-
ical fitness, exercising daily until the day he
died. Throughout his life, he was an avid pho-
tographer, bowler and golfer. He was cher-
ished by his many friends, his wife, Ita, who
passed away in 2017, and the rest of his fam-
ily. He will be missed.

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BURWASSER Ina Burwasser (nee Silikovitz),passed away
peacefully on March 11, 2021. Loving moth-
er of Faith Burwasser. Beloved wife of the late
Marvin Burwasser. Sister of Dr. Ronald (Ar-
lene) Silikovitz. Aunt to Andrew and Harvey
Silikovitz. Proud grandmother to a trio of
cats. Graveside services will be private.

Contributions in her memory may be made to
Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights Aid s
(https://broadwaycares.org/), The
Association Alzheimer’s
(https://www.alz.org/), or any other favorite
charity. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
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CARSON Rose Merion Carson, 102, passed away on
March 11, 2021, peacefully after a short ill-
ness. She was born and raised in Phil-
adelphia, and was a long-time member of
Adath Tikvah-Montefiore, and active in Sister-
hood. She worked as an office manager for
Lincoln National Life Insurance for many
years. She is survived by her sons Larry
(Yvonne), and Richard (Joann), grandchil-
dren Matthew (Aarathi) and Ellen (Alex) and 2
great grandchildren. She was predeceased by
her husband Herbert and daughter Julie. Spe-
cial thanks to the kind and caring staff of the
Village at Mariner’s Point in East Haven, CT,
where Rose lived for the past 5 years. Me-
morial donations may be made in Rose’s
name to a charity of her choice.

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COHEN Solomon Cohen died on March 7, 2021. Be-
loved husband of the late Shirley Cohen who
died in 2001, loving partner to Joyce
Schwartz. Loving father of Neil (Fiona) Co-
hen, Michele Cohen (Marc Prizer), and Robin
Cohen (Ken Fischer). Devoted Grampsy to
Julie Prizer, Lindsay Prizer, Alaina Cohen,
Samantha Fischer and Scott Fischer. De-
voted brother to Bess Leipziger and the late
Sam Cohen and the late Albert Cohen. Sol
spent his career as the Chief Financial Officer
of Penske Corporation where he was de-
voted to the team as well as to his family. Sol
was a wonderful loving man that was loved
by everyone that met him. He was humble
and unassuming. He will be missed terribly.

Donations in his memory can be made to
Legal Help Center, a non-profit 503(3) law
firm that the family has created to help low-
income families in Philadelphia with their
housing needs. P.O. Box 136, Wynnewood,
PA. 19096. Alternatively, you can Venmo
@legal-help-center under “business.”
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ENGELSBERG RIEGLER
Beatrice N. Engelsberg (nee Ginsburg) on
March 8, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Dr.

Paul Novack and the late Allan Engelsberg;
Loving mother of Ilene Novack and Janet No-
vack; Devoted grandmother of Paul Novack
Golob and Dr. Stephanie Novack Golob. Ser-
vices and interment were private. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to Coven-
ant House PA, 31 E. Armat St., Phila. PA
19144, www.covenanthousepa.org
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FELS William Charles Fels, 79, passed away on
March 5, 2021. Husband of Bernice (nee Bel-
liveau) and the late Eileen (nee Stein). Father
of Eric (Amy) Fels. Grandfather of Allyson
and Brenna Fels. Graveside Services were
held at Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions
in his memory may be made to the Jewish
Day School of the Lehigh Valley. www.gold-
steinsfuneral.com GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
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MENKOWITZ Dr. Elliot Menkowitz, March 5th, 2021 of
Pottstown, PA. Husband of Sue Menkowitz
(nee Rockower). Father of Michael Menkow-
itz (Amy), Marc Menkowitz (Debbie), Mindy
Scheier (Greg) and the late Scott Menkowitz;
Brother of Bruce Menkowitz (Shelley); Grand-
father of Elizabeth, Olivia, Emma, Stella, Oliv-
er, Max, Cooper, Beau and Harper. The fam-
ily respectfully request that contributions in
his memory be made to The Scotty Menkow-
itz Memorial Fund at Children's Hospital of
Philadelphia (Give2.chop.edu). "We will love
you forever. There is and never will be any-
one like you"
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com Helyne Riegler (nee Gomer) passed away on
February 20, 2021. Wife of the late Edward
Riegler. Mother of Linda Riegler Weiss
(Ritchie Weiss), Shelli Bromberg (the late
Gregory) and Steven Riegler. Sister of Judie
Wallis. Grandmother of Jarret Bromberg, Joy
(Scott) Gardner, Zachary Weiss, Samantha
(Marc) Zufolo and Chase (Jessica) Bromberg.

Great Grandmother of Brandon and Brooke
Gardner. Private Graveside Services were
held at Montefiore Cemetery. Contributions in
her memory may be made to Philabundance,
www.philabundance.org, or MDS Foundation,
www.mds-foundation.org, or to a charity of
the donor’s choice.

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ROSHKOFF Ruth Ann Roshkoff (nee Shipon), passed
away on March 12, 2021 after a 10-year
battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Wife of Ray-
mond Roshkoff. Mother of Michelle
Roshkoff, Kenneth (Marjorie) Roshkoff and
Robert (Marla) Roshkoff. Sister of Alvin
(Helene) Shipon and the late Jacob Shipon
(Judith). Grandmother of Brett, Austin and
Brooke, Madison, Samantha and Blake, and
Saige and Grant. Ruth was 100% devoted to
her family and that devotion to family will
carry on through her children and grandchil-
dren. We will always love and miss her with
all our hearts. Private Graveside Services are
being held at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Con-
tributions in her memory may be made to
Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org/delval.

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MUCHNICK Marilyn Muchnick (nee MARGOLIS) March 3,
2021, of North Wales, PA., formerly of Phila.,
PA. Mother of Hope Pomerantz and Roger W.

Muchnick; grandmother of Alexander, Oliver,
William, Avery, Grace and the late Roger Jr.;
great grandmother of Jad and Keegan;
former wife of the late Jerome B. Muchnick.

Services were private. The family respect-
fully requests contributions in her memory be
made to Congregation Rodeph Shalom or
The Wounded Warrior Project.

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Esther Newman (nee LEAR) Age 103, March
10, 2021. Wife of the late Louis. Sister of the
late Sylvia Delfiner, Sydney Lear and Jules J.

Lear. Aunt of Susan Lear Weisgrau (Richard),
Robert (late Marilyn) Lear, Seymour (Judy)
Delfiner and Marvin (Brenda) Delfiner and the
late Sandra (Albert) Lear Taylor. Great aunt of
Joseph J. (Jennifer) Lear, Andrew J. (Deena)
Lear, Emily Weisgrau (Robert Elwood) and
Joshua Weisgrau (Katie McFeely). Great great
aunt of Evelyn and Eliana Weisgrau, Chloe
and Jacob Lear. Graveside Services were
private. Contributions in her memory may be
made to a chairty of the donor's choice.

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JEWISH EXPONENT
SCHULMAN With heavy hearts, we report that our dear
Bernard (Bernie) L. Schulman, of Warwick,
PA, passed away on February 7, 2021, age
86, due to complications from Chronic
Lymphocytic Leukemia and Kidney Disease.

He is survived by his beloved wife and child-
hood sweetheart, Ruthie, of 64 wonderful
years, his loving children, Rick Schulman and
Michelle Schulman (Clifford Bolt), brother
Steve Schulman (Gwendolyn Bye), and dear
cousin, Sheila Seidman. He is predeceased
by son, Jeffrey Scott Schuman. Bernie was a
loving and devoted husband and father, who
worked tirelessly to support his family and
give them a wonderful life. He was the Pres-
ident of a successful business as a Manufac-
turer’s Representative and Distributor serving
the Kitchen and Bath Industry. Also, an avid
boater, motorcycle enthusiast, and handy-
man extraordinaire, he loved life and always
did everything in a big way. With his big per-
sonality and big heart, he touched the lives of
everyone who has ever met him. He is greatly
missed by all! Services and Interment were
private. At his final ceremony, he was
honored by the US Coast Guard for his ser-
vice to our country. Contributions in his
memory may be made to the charity of the
donor’s choice.

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SELTZER Evelyn Seltzer (nee Sherr) died January 13,
2021 at 91 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Beloved wife
of the late Herman (“Cy”) Seltzer, devoted
mother to the late Susan Seltzer and Amy
Perlman, and daughter of the late Morris
Sherr and Mary B. Furman. Survived by son-
in-law Scot Perlman of Cincinnati and grand-
daughters Sarah (Colin) Gerrety, Becca Perl-
man, and Mia Perlman. Evelyn was born and
raised in Philadelphia, graduated from the
University of Pennsylvania, raised her family
in New City, NY, and retired to Mahwah, NJ
and Boca Raton, FL. Evelyn was devoted to
family and friends, philanthropy, and to her
jewelry store and art. A woman of strength,
energy, elegance and determination, she al-
ways wore a smile that lit up the room.

Private services were held in Valhalla, NY.

Contributions in her memory can be made to
Hadassah. SHARF
Eugene Barton Sharf, born July 18, 1920,
died on March 11, 2021. Gene was a lifelong
Philadelphian who graduated from West Phil-
adelphia High and received a Pharmacy de-
gree from Temple University. He served as a
combat medic sergeant in the U.S. Army dur-
ing WWII, receiving the Bronze Star. Over the
next fifty years, he worked as a pharmacist
including ownership of Sharf’s Pharmacy in
West Philadelphia and at the heroin addic-
tion clinic at the VA Hospital, where he re-
ceived a personal commendation from Pres-
ident George H.W. Bush. In his retirement
years, he did several varied presentations for
the Retired Educators and Professional
group, and became a prolific artist of stained
glass works. He is preceded in death by his
first wife Sylvia Troppauer Sharf and his
youngest brother Arthur Sharf. He is sur-
vived by and will be sorely missed by his de-
voted wife of 53 years Hilda Nitzky Sharf; his
younger brother Irving Sharf; his daughters,
Barbara and Andrea (Joseph Gomez); his
grandchildren, Sasha Gomez and Joel
Gomez; and his great-grandson, Oliver
Stapleton. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
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