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DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
A L T E N
B L U M EN F EL D
Harvey Alten, age 77, passed away peace-
fully on Friday April 23, 2021 after a valiant
four-year battle with cancer. Loving husband
of Linda (Dorfman), father of Penny Hunn
(Eric) and Iris Braydon. Beloved grandfather
of his wonderful grandchildren, Ethan and
Lexi. Brother of Jerry Alten (Roberta) and the
late Larry Alten (Barbara) and many nieces,
nephews and cousins. Harvey attended Penn
State and graduated from Temple University.

He was a software engineer at RCA for more
than thirty years. He loved spending time
with his family and friends. Harvey had many
passions. He performed in several local
shows and loved watching and showing
movies, the Phillies and Sixers, and travel.

Contributions can be made in his memory to
any charity of the donor's choice.

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B E N N E T T
Matthew Bennett, age 81 on May 19, 2021.

Loving husband of Sandra (nee. Cherashore);
adoring father of Terri (Mark) Wolfheimer
and Jonathan (Rebecca) Bennett. Devoted
grandfather of Rachel (Jordan) Walden,
Jordan, Jonah, Danielle, Erika. Contributions
in his memory may be made to Congregation
Or Ami, 708 Ridge Pike Lafayette Hill PA
19444 or to the American Heart Association
www.heart.org. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
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Larry Bernstein, age 89, passed away May
20, 2021. He was born in Northeast Phil-
adelphia and also lived in Huntingdon Valley
and North Wales, PA. Beloved husband of the
late Joan Bernstein (nee Lean) Loving father
of Arthur Bernstein and the late Marty Bern-
stein. Dear brother of Herbert Bernstein. He
is also survived by 3 nieces and 4 nephews,
and was predeceased by his granddaughter,
Carmen Bernstein. Contributions in his
memory may be made to Jewish Family &
Children’s Services of Greater Phila. www.jfc-
sphilly.org or to Philabundance Food Bank
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Stephen D. Blumenfeld, beloved husband of
Irene (nee Frankel), loving father of Jason
(Jill) Blumenfeld and Candace (Josh)
Kanaplue and adored grandfather of Ella,
Jack and Gabriel, Uncle of Cynthia and Henri,
brother in-law of Judy and Yossi, passed
away peacefully and surrounded by family at
home on April 27th, 2021. Stephen was born
in Philadelphia in 1947 and grew up in West
Oak Lane where he lived with his grandpar-
ents, father and aunt. He graduated from Ol-
ney High, Millersville and Temple University
where he studied architecture and business.

Stephen was with Irwin Seating as a sales-
man and installer, with his partner, Jonathon
for over 50 years. Stephen met his bride-to-
be, Irene, in 1968, just as she was graduat-
ing high school. They dated for four years
and were married for 49 happy years. Steph-
en was an avid golfer, mountain biking enthu-
siast and enjoyed traveling with his family
and friends. He had many hobbies and spent
a lot of time with loved ones discussing
everything from current events to football. He
was never at a loss for conversation and al-
ways had a funny story to share. He always
had time and enjoyed researching the best of
whatever item a friend or family member was
looking for. He was a stickler for quality and
detail. Steve was very involved in his grand-
children’s lives, picking them up from school
and attending their special events. The kids
loved sleepovers at mom mom and pop
pop’s. They watched movies, rode bikes and
went on hikes. Steve maintained his lifestyle
while going through weekly cancer treat-
ments and the pandemic. He happily atten-
ded his granddaughter’s Bat Mitzvah and was
able to celebrate the High Holidays in 2020.

Steve was his wife’s steady confidant and al-
ways offered good advice. He loved to eat
and Irene loved to cook for him. Their home
was always the center for entertaining friends
and celebrating holidays. He was a strong
and amazing man who left who left so much
behind with all of us. Steve will be inside our
hearts forever.

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facebook.com/jewishexponent Eli Debs passed away May 12, 2021. Beloved
husband of Norma Debs (nee Feingold). Lov-
ing father of Jeffrey Debs (Suzanne Debs)
and Susan Debs Lavene. Dear brother of the
late Philip Debs. Adoring Pop-Pop of Taylor
Debs, Zachary Debs, Matthew Lavene, and
Molly Lavene. Uncle of Caryl Marks (Nathan
Marks), Donna Debs (Ray Schneider), and
Shara Cohen (Dr. Howard Cohen). He is also
survived by his great-nieces and great-neph-
ews. Eli was a founding partner, along with
his brother Philip, of the long-running Debs
Jewelers, Jewelers Row, Philadelphia, PA
which is now owned by son Jeffrey (d.b.a.

Jeffrey Debs Jeweler Gemologist). Contribu-
tions in his memory may be made to Birth-
right Israel Foundation, birthrightisrael.com
or the Alzheimer’s Association, act.alz.org.

Private services were held.

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G O LD B E R G
F I N E M A N
Samuel M. Fineman – Passed away on May
17, 2021 at Del Ray Medical Hospital. Sam
was born November 23, 1947 in Germany to
Geraldine and Albert Fineman, who was
serving in the United States Army. Sam’s par-
ents and only sibling Larry died several years
ago, leaving Sam the surviving member of
his family as neither he nor Larry had any
children. Sam was a graduate of Penn Whar-
ton School and Boston University Law
School. The Boston University Law Library
“The Samuel M. Fineman Library” ranks
among the nation’s top libraries with rich col-
lections, a spectacular new state-of-the-art
facilities and one of the most extensive legal
research training programs in the country. In
the early ’70 Sam worked as an assistant
public defender for 2 years in Philadelphia.

Leaving the public realm Sam went in busi-
ness with his father where they owned and
operated a fabric business, Homemaker’s in
Blue Bell, PA. Sam built the business which
included a complete shopping mall housing
many other businesses. Sam lived in Jenkin-
town, PA most of his life; in his younger days
he was an accomplished pilot enjoying flying
airplanes and outdoor sports such as fishing
and shooting. Later in life he also enjoyed
traveling and was a long time member at
Meadowlands Country Club. Some of his fa-
vorite times were the Thursday night dinners
with “The Boys” at the club. Upon selling his
businesses Sam retired and moved to Boca
Raton, Florida several years ago. Sam gener-
ously gifted the bulk of his estate to various
charities. A graveside service was held in
Boynton Beach, FL on May 21, 2021.

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Marvin Gimpel, May 16, 2021. Husband of
the late Gladys (nee Loev). Father of Harriet
(Haim Green) Gimpel and Lois (Mahmood)
Gimpel Shaukat. Grandfather of Adam and
Zohra Shaukat. Brother of the late Mildred
Ackerman. Contributions in his memory may
be made to HIAS, P.O. Box 97077, Washing-
ton, DC 20090-7077, www.hias.org or to In-
ternational Rescue Committee, P.O. Box
6068, Albert Lea, Minnesota 56007-9847,
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G O LD B ER G
Lawrence Goldberg of Oil City, PA passed
away at 92. He is survived by his wife of al-
most 70 years Rhoda of Philadelphia. They
delighted in spending time with their three
sons (Richard, Michael and Donald) and their
families, including the five grandchildren and
five great-grandchildren. Larry was a self-
made entrepreneur who ran an employment
agency for more than 50 years. He and
Rhoda enjoyed traveling widely. His hobbies
included cycling, bowling, and poker. He won
much more than he lost in life. He will be
sorely missed by a long list of family and
friends. DEVLIN, ROSMOS,
KEPP & GATCHA FUNERAL HOME
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Lois Goldberg (nee Kellar), on May 16, 2021,
of Bethesda, MD, formerly of Lower Merion,
PA. Beloved wife of Lawrence “Larry” Gold-
berg, loving mother of Mitchell (Helene)
Goldberg, Aileen Kantor and Alan (Michelle)
Goldberg, sister of Edgar (Elizabeth) Kellar
and devoted grandmother of Julie, Jac-
queline, Hank, Sam, Melissa, Josh and
Jenna. Mrs. Goldberg was a longtime mem-
ber of Temple Beth Hill-El and served as
President of the Sisterhood, she was a Do-
cent at the Jewish History Museum as well as
the President of the local PTA, a graduate of
the Barnes Foundation, an avid gardener and
an expert in Needlepoint. Graveside Services
and Interment at Haym Salomon Memorial
Park were private. Contributions in Lois’
memory may be made to Montgomery Hos-
pice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rock-
ville, MD 20850.

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Shirlee Levin died in Coral Springs, Florida on
Monday, May 17 at 92. She was the beloved
wife of the late Howard Levin of Philadelphia
and the loving mother of her sons, the late
David and Paul Levin. She is survived by her
daughter Randy Biro. Graveside memorial
service will be held on Monday, June 7 at
11:00 am at Roosevelt Memorial Park in Tre-
vose, PA.

L E V I TT I E S
Marvin Benjamin Levitties, May 17, 2021 of
Bala Cynwyd, PA. Devoted husband of the
late Jean (nee Blumenfeld). Beloved father of
John (Dana) Levitties and Matthew (Anja)
Levitties. Also survived by four loving grand-
children - Sophie, Wexler, Sam and Nathan.

Services and interment were private. Contri-
butions in his memory may be made to The
Albert Einstein Heathcare Network or to Har-
cum College.

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Wayne Liss on May 18, 2018. Beloved hus-
band of Joanne (nee Adelman); Loving father
of Jackie Vaniver and Dr. Mitchell Liss; Dear
brother of Deena Check; Adoring grandfather
of Jamie, Carly, and Sammy Vaniver, and Ju-
lian and Aaron Liss. Contributions in his
memory may be made to American Cancer
Society, 1818 Market St., Ste. 2820, Phila.,
PA 19103. www.cancer.org
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M A IM O N
Lee Maimon of Rydal, PA, who graduated
from Cheltenham High School in 1952, Penn
S tate (BA, 1956) a nd Un iv e rs i ty of
Pennsylvania with a degree in Industrial Man-
agement, died on May 18, 2021. Lee was a
beloved husband of Barbara; (nee Prusky);
loving father of Jill Maimon Gural (David),
Marcy Monheit (the late Michael), Susan Mai-
mon and Wendy Maimon Frieder (Samuel);
adored grandfather of Eve, Will, Peter, Molly,
Matthew, Maxwell, Mia, Margot, Gregory,
Jeremy, Natalie, Ethan and Chad. Lee was a
devoted husband, father, grandfather and
sports enthusiast. As a student athlete, he
was an outstanding football and basketball
player; he later became a lover of golf, tennis,
fishing and hunting. As an accomplished real
estate developer in South Jersey, Lee and his
partner were the first to build garden style of-
fices on the east coast. Funeral Services were
private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in
Lee’s memory may be made to the American
Cancer Society or the Devereux Foundation -
To Benefit the Woman of Locust Lane Com-
munity. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com M A T U S O W
Nancy Matusow (nee Marcus) on May 14,
2021 surrounded by her loving family. Be-
loved wife of the late Gilbert; Loving mother
of Rochelle Matusow (Michael Davis) and Dr.

Gary Matusow; Incredibly loving mom-mom
to Zachary (Jamie), Madison, Lilli, Eva, and
Max; Devoted great mom-mom to Blake and
Braxton. She will also be dearly missed by
her adoring sister-in-law Claire Polsky, and a
host of loving nieces, nephews, and dear
friends. Nancy’s goal in life was to care for
her family and friends with limitless love and
devotion. Whether volunteering and fundrais-
ing for Deborah Hosp. to preparing delicious
meals and tirelessly helping to ensure every-
one’s happiness and enjoyment, that is what
made Nancy happy. Nancy was sassy, stun-
ning, and lit up any room she entered with
her smile, funny jokes, and storytelling, and
will be remembered by all who were fortu-
nate enough to know her. She was truly and
uniquely one-of-a kind, who will always be
remembered with love and kindness. Contri-
butions in her memory may be made to Phila.

Ronald McDonald House, www.philarmh.org
or Deborah Hosp. for Children, www.de-
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S A L A MO N
Milton M. Salamon on May 19, 2021. Be-
loved husband of Bernice (nee Eisenhofer);
Loving father of Jerome Salamon and Lisa
(Michael) Aronson; Devoted grandfather of
Rachel (Taylor) and Elise (Stephen); Adoring
great-grandfather of Elliott.

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S H I G O N -J A F F E E
Aviva Shigon-Jaffee (nee Israelitan) on May
17, 2021. Wife of the late Norman Shigon
and the late Jerome Jaffee, mother of Rachel
(Steven) Levine, Marshall (Judy) Shigon and
the late Miriam Shigon (Todd Greenberg),
sister of Felice (Harvey) Rosenblum and the
late Joel Israelitan, daughter of the late Rabbi
Abraham H. and Mollie Israelitan, grand-
mother of Tara Levine, Naomi and Ruthie
Shigon. Contributions in her memory may be
made to the Lustgarten Foundation, 1111
Stewart Ave., Bethpage, NY 11714,
www.lustgarten.org. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
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