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ABRAMS BUGIS
SHEILA ABRAMS (nee Paul) on March 14,
2019. Wife of the late Marvin Abrams. Moth-
er of Heshy (Grace) Bregman and the late
Helene Hope Heard. Grandmother of Jesse
Dov Bregman, Jamie Hillel Bregman, Alexan-
der Dylan Heard and Madison Paige Heard.

Also remembered by Ronald Bregman. Con-
tributions in her memory may be made to
Main Line Health Palliative Care.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS AEZEN
NORA BUGIS (nee Katz), on March 11, 2019.

Wife of the late Martin; mother of Marc (Di-
ane), Fred (Shelli) and Leslie (Frank) Witczak;
sister of Marsha (Al) Peckler; grandmother of
Alexie (Jill), Maria, Andrew, Jason, Marci,
and Matthew; great-grandmother of Anna.

Contributions in her memory may be made to
a charity of the donor's choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS DRAGON
RUTH AEZEN (nee Servetnick) on March 11,
2019, of Philadelphia. Beloved wife of the late
Alexander. Loving mother of Bonnie (Ken)
Grossman Marrama and Jack (Esther) Aezen.

Grandmother of three. Contributions in her
memory may be made to Boys Town of Jeru-
salem. JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS
Marlyn Dragon (nee Sacks), on March 10,
2019. Wife of Albert Dragon. Mother of
Susan Dragon (Michael Smith), Peter
Dragon, Debbie (Robert Brass) and Greg
(Kelly) Dragon. Grandmother of Amanda,
Lisa (Justin), Jeremy, Heather, Julia, Sam-
antha and David. Great Grandmother of
Elena and Teryn. Contributions in her
memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital, www.stjude.org, or to
Jewish National Fund Tree Planting Center
usa.jnf.org. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
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FINBERG Raymond Finberg on March 9, 2019. Hus-
band of the late Doris (nee Wachs). Father of
Lauren (Mark) Hersh and Melinda Finberg.

Grandfather of Sascha, Meredith, Josh and
Marisa. Contributions in his memory may be
made to Jewish Family and Children’s Ser-
vices, 2100 Arch Street, 5 th Fl., Phila. PA
19103. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS FRIEDMAN
HENRY C. "HANK" FRIEDMAN of Palm Beach
Gardens, FL and Blue Bell, PA.; loving Hus-
band of 57 years to Arlene Friedman (nee
Feinstein); Father of Andrea Marks (Richard),
Ferne Friedman Berg, and Jennifer Friedman;
grandfather of Cory (Katie), Jeff, Tyler, Grant,
Nolan, Max and Ted; brother of the late Harry
Friedman (Rita); brother-in-law of Annette
Gardner (Norman), Dr. Michael Feinstein
(Kate) and the late Dr. Theodore Feinstein.

Contributions in his memory may be made to
JDRF or the American Lung Assoc.

JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS
GOLDSTEIN A RESOLUTION OF
ABRAMSON SENIOR CARE
The Board of Trustees of Abramson Senior Care record with sorrow the
passing of their esteemed colleague and friend
Bennett Goldstein
whose commitment to philanthropy benefited the seniors served by
Abramson, and whose life serves as an example of kindness and generosity to
the entire community.

Mr. Goldstein joined Abramson Senior Care’s Board of Trustees in 1987 and
served as Board Chair from 1999 – 2002. During his time as chair, Mr. Gold-
stein helped guide the organization’s successful transition to its new campus
in Horsham from its previous home in North Philadelphia.

A long-time supporter of Abramson Senior Care, Mr. Goldstein’s philanthro-
py knew no limit. Along with his wife, Sonny, z”l, he gave generously to every
organizational initiative, including the Annual Fund, Endowment Fund, and
the Rainbow Ball, Abramson’s annual fundraising gala. In addition to his con-
tributions, he selflessly gave his time and expertise by serving on many board
committees, including co-chairing the Religious Life Committee which works
alongside Abramson’s chaplains to ensure quality religious programming
for the seniors we serve. His contributions and tireless support of Abramson
Senior Care have ensured that seniors throughout the Philadelphia region will
continue to get the care and support they need.

Abramson Senior Care and our entire Jewish community were truly fortunate
to have been the beneficiary of Mr. Goldstein’s time, leadership and enduring
tzedakah. To his children Bruce (Debbie) Goldstein, Carl (Rachel) Goldstein; his grand-
children; and all who mourn his passing, the Board of Trustees of Abramson
Senior Care offer this expression of profound sympathy. May they find solace
in the knowledge that his dedication, generosity and good works will serve as
a living tribute to him and will benefit
Howard J. Davis, Esq.

Board Chair
Carol A. Irvine
President and CEO
BENNETT GOLDSTEIN, President of Gold-
steins’ Rosenberg’s Raphael-Sacks of Phil-
adelphia and Southampton. Bennett Gold-
stein, former President and funeral director
of Goldsteins’ Rosenberg’s Raphael-Sacks
died March 13, 2019. He was 86.

Goldsteins Funeral Home was opened in
1944 by Bennett’s father Jack Goldstein and
his Uncle Joseph Goldstein. While attending
Central High School, Bennett joined his fath-
er Jack and his Uncle Joe working at the fu-
neral home on a daily basis. After graduating
from Central in 1949, Bennett went on to be-
come a funeral director working in the family
business. In 1952, he married the love of his
life, Sonny Nathanson, and then went to
serve his country in Korea. After returning
from Korea, he had 2 children: Bruce, born in
1954 and Carl, born in 1957. Bennett always
wanted to serve the Jewish Community. Un-
der his tutelage, Goldsteins’ Funeral Direct-
ors became the largest funeral home in
Pennsylvania and he largest Independently
owned Jewish Funeral Home in the country.

He was president of the company until his ill-
ness forced him to retire in 2016. Bennett’s
professional and community involvement
was wide ranging. His tireless dedication to
serving Jewish needs elevated him to high
office in virtually all of the organizations that
he served. He was past Chairman of the
Board of the Leonard and Madlyn Abramson
Center for Jewish Life, was Past President of
the Jewish Funeral Directors of America, was
past president of National Brith Sholom, and
was past Chairman of the Brith Sholom
Foundation. He was a trustee of Beth Sho-
lom Congregation, a member of the Board of
the Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia, was a
member of the Board of Overseers of Gratz
College, was Past Chairman of the Brith Sho-
lom Foundation, and was a Past President of
United Jewish Organizations. He was also a
member of the Jewish War Veterans, Bnai
Brith, Hackenburg-Mt. Moriah Lodge F & AM,
32 Carat Club, 21 Jewel Square Club, Golden
Slipper Club, American Assoicates of Ben
Gurion University of the Negev, American
Friends of Mogen David Adom, and more
than 75 other fraternal and philanthropic or-
ganizations. In 1982, Bennett and his late
wife, Sonny, were honored together as the
recipients of the Brith Sholom Communal
Award. In 1990, they received the Lion of
Judah Award from State of Israel Bonds. In
1991, Bennett was the recipient of the Golden
Yarmulka Award from Middle Atlantic Region
of National Federaton of Mens Clubs. In
1992, Bennett and Sonny were the recipients
of the Family Aaward from the Philadelphia
Geriatric Center. Bennett is survived by his
children: Bruce and his wife Debbie and Carl
and his wife Rachel; 1 brother: Gabe and his
wife Carole, Grandchildren: Jason and his
wife, Jessica, Staci Shaub and her husband
Art, Seth and his wife Dara, and Joshua and
his wife, Lauren, Greatgrandchildren: Samuel,
Luke, Jordyn, Corey, EXPONENT
Sophie, and Brooke.

JEWISH
College, was Past Chairman of the Brith Sho-
lom Foundation, and was a Past President of
United Jewish Organizations. He was also a
member of the Jewish War Veterans, Bnai
Brith, Hackenburg-Mt. Moriah Lodge F & AM,
32 Carat Club, 21 Jewel Square Club, Golden
Slipper Club, American Assoicates of Ben
Gurion University
of the Negev, American
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Friends of Mogen David Adom, and more
than 75 other fraternal and philanthropic or-
ganizations. In 1982, Bennett and his late
wife, Sonny, were honored together as the
recipients of the Brith Sholom Communal
Award. In 1990, they received the Lion of
Judah Award from State of Israel Bonds. In
1991, Bennett was the recipient of the Golden
Yarmulka Award from Middle Atlantic Region
of National Federaton of Mens Clubs. In
1992, Bennett and Sonny were the recipients
of the Family Aaward from the Philadelphia
Geriatric Center. Bennett is survived by his
children: Bruce and his wife Debbie and Carl
and his wife Rachel; 1 brother: Gabe and his
wife Carole, Grandchildren: Jason and his
wife, Jessica, Staci Shaub and her husband
Art, Seth and his wife Dara, and Joshua and
his wife, Lauren, Greatgrandchildren: Samuel,
Luke, Jordyn, Corey, Sophie, and Brooke.

HARRIS Mary Louise Harris (nee Snellenburg), 94,
surrounded by family, died peacefully on
March 10, 2019 at Abramson Senior Care.

Mrs. Harris was married for 71 years to the
late S. Miller Harris, a prominent shirtmaker
with whom she worked side by side at Eagle
Shirtmakers, Viyella, and Spinnerstown
Shuttle. Mrs. Harris, granddaughter of the
late Nathan Snellenburg, founder of Snellen-
burg’s Department Store and daughter of the
late Beatrice Levy Snellenburg and Harry Hart
Snellenburg, graduated from Cheltenham
High School, 1941, and attended Wellesley
College. She was devoted to her family and
they to her. Mary Louise was the cherished
mother of Jill Harris; Susan Harris Laun
(John III); Prue Harris Gershman (Jeffrey);
and the late Dr. Mickey Harris (Rena Mae
Caref). She was an inspiration to her ten
grandchildren: Maggie Herman Zapler (Mi-
chael); Anthony Harris Herman; John Leon
Laun IV (Jennifer); Daniel Millikin (Lauren);
S. Miller Harris, III; Charles Gershman (Ro-
man); Thomas Gershman (Jessica); Jessica
Harris Shaw (Cullen); Elizabeth Wade Harris;
and Lara Gershman; as well as to her six
great grandchildren: Madeline Zapler; Maya
Zapler; Solomon Shaw; Charlotte Laun;
Joseph Gershman; David Gershman; and Li-
ora Millikin. In lieu of flowers, donations may
be sent to Abramson Senior Care Hospice or
to the charity of one’s choice.

JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS
HARRIS Melvin “Mel” Harris died on March 9, 2019
OF Huntingdon Valley, PA and Boynton
Beach, FL. He was a retired accountant. Best
friend and the best husband of Linda (nee
Pinsk); adoring father of Mindy Harris, Esq.

and Diane Tarbell; proud grandfather of
Justin Tarbell; loving brother of Ida Newman;
loving brother-in-law of Allen and Ardeth
Pinsk; and also survived by cousins and won-
derful nephews and nieces. Contributions in
his memory may be made to a charity of the
donor's choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
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KOHN Amy Patricia Kohn (nee Pincus), on March
11, 2019, of Wynnewood, PA. Devoted wife
of 66 years to the former Edward M. Kohn.

She cherished her children Seth (Dodie) and
Rebecca (Larry) Brisman, her grandchildren
Sarah, Hannah, David and Jeffery and her
great grandchild Colin. Amy graduated from
Hunter College and was a former school
teacher in Philadelphia. She volunteered her
time for various Jewish organizations includ-
ing the Women's American ORT. In lieu of
flowers, contributions in her memory may be
made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

KORN Stephen J Korn, 94, of Cheltenham, PA,
passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019 in Mt.

Horeb, WI. Born on March 5, 1924 in Phil-
adelphia, PA to Joel and Carrie Korn, he at-
tended Overbrook High School and, in 1941,
entered the University of Pennsylvania on a
four-year Mayor’s Scholarship. Pausing his
studies to enlist, Mr. Korn served as First
Lieutenant in the United States Army Air
Corps from 1943-45, with a tour of combat
duty as Bombardier for the Fifteenth Air
Force, flying missions out of Italy. Following
military service, he completed a B.A. at the
University of Pennsylvania and then gradu-
ated from the University of Pennsylvania Law
School in 1950. Mr. Korn began his law ca-
reer in Philadelphia as an associate at the
firm of Blanc, Steinberg & Balder, and then at
Fox, Rothschild, O’Brien & Frankel. In 1959,
he co-founded the firm of Korn & Cohan with
the late Donald S. Cohan. In 1966, Korn &
Cohan merged with Dilworth, Paxson, Kalish
& Levy, where Mr. Korn served on the Exec-
utive Committee and chaired the corporate
and real estate department for almost three
decades. With a strongly felt commitment to
community service, Mr. Korn served on gov-
erning boards of numerous Philadelphia in-
stitutions. He joined the Board of Directors of
the Albert Einstein Medical Center in 1976,
eventually serving as Chairman of the Boards
of the Albert Einstein Healthcare Foundation
and the Albert Einstein Medical Center from
1990-93. In addition, he served on the Board
of Managers of the Wistar Institute, the Board
of Trustees of the Delaware Valley Hospital
Council, the Board of Trustees of the Jewish
Federation of Greater Philadelphia, the Board
of Trustees of Willowcrest Bamberger Con-
valescent Home, the Board of Camp Council,
and the Board of the Philadelphia College of
the Performing Arts, among others. Mr. Korn
is remembered as a loving father and brother,
a warm friend, an astute attorney, a gener-
ous mentor to legal associates, an enthusiast
for opera, a scrambler on the tennis court,
and an optimistic golfer. He was prede-
ceased by his sister, Leah Blumenthal, and is
survived by his son, Peter Korn of Rockland,
ME, his daughter, Dr. Margaret Hawkins of
Madison, WI, his brother, Dr. Edward Korn of
Bethesda, MD, his grandchildren Rebecca
Hawkins, Anne Hawkins, and Samuel Gee,
and his beloved companion of many years,
Hinda Brown, of Cheltenham, PA.

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