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DEATH NOTICES
BERGMAN SUPLEE
Joanne Bergman (nee Berg). October 24,
2020 of Boynton Beach, FL. formerly of Phil-
adelphia, Pa. Wife of the late Joseph. Mother
of Bruce M. Bergman and Brian D. Bergman.

Also survived by many other loving family
and friends. The family requests that contri-
butions in her memory be made to a Charity
of the donor's choice.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com BLUDMAN
BEECHMAN SCHNALL
Marillyn “Dolly” Beechman Schnall (nee
Lush) was born April 9, 1924 in Philadelphia
and succumbed on October 29, 2020 to long-
term complications from stroke. A four-dec-
ade resident of Wyndmoor, PA, since 2013
she had resided at Sunrise in Abington, PA.

Dolly earned a B. A. from University of
Pennsylvania in 1944 as a Spanish major and
an M.F.A. in theater from Temple University
School of Theater and Communications in
1970. Her first paid work in theater was at
age 16 as a summer stock apprentice at the
Cape Theater in Cape May, New Jersey.

Eventually she appeared in on-stage roles
there and many other local stages, including
the Philadelphia Theater Company, the Las-
alle Music Theater, Temple University, the
Keswick Theater, and the Burgundy Room
Theater. She was a member of both the
Screen Actor's Guild and Actor's Equity. She
worked not only as an actor, but also direc-
ted numerous local productions. She worked
independently as an acting coach, and taught
theater at Rutgers Camden, Camden County
Community College, and Penn State Abing-
ton. She was also a playwright, working with
Enchantment Theater Company, writing and
directing commercial efforts such as the
Strawbridge Christmas show, and in collab-
oration with the late Patricia Sternberg writ-
ing Philadelphia Parade of Progress for the
bicentennial celebration, The Treaty Never
Broken (about William Penn), and Sojourner
(a biographical play about Sojourner Truth).

Her last work, funded by a Pennsylvania
Council on the Arts grant, is Without the
Sainted Father, a play about Abe Lincoln's
family in the years after his assassination.

She served on the boards of The Walnut
Street Theater, the Wilma Theater, Act II
Playhouse, Enchantment Theater, and 1812
Productions. Dolly married Dr. Nathan
Schnall in 1984, and together they helped
provide financial support to the non-profit
theater community in Philadelphia. In 2008,
Dolly Beechman Schnall was honored as
“Woman of the Year” by 1812, and received
the Barrymore Award for Lifetime Achieve-
ment for Excellence in Theatre from the
Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia. Dolly
maintained a lifelong interest in expanding
her knowledge of Romance languages, and
after retiring from teaching, took courses in
Latin at Chestnut Hill College. In addition to
serving on boards, she also travelled with her
husband Dr. Nathan Schnall, widely and fre-
quently throughout Europe. Dolly and Nate
were also devoted to the Shaw Festival in
Niagara-on-the-Lake, in Canada, making
many annual trips. Dolly is survived by her
husband, Dr. Nathan Schnall, and her daugh-
ters Claudia Cohen (Barry), Jane Segal
(Steven), and grandchildren Beryl Cohen, Re-
id Cohen, Julian Segal (Lauren), Evan Segal
(Gabrielle), Brett Segal, Beatrice Dolly Segal,
and nephew Bruce Maggin. She was pre-de-
ceased by her first husband Eugene Beech-
man, daughter Laurie Beechman, her brother
Jay Lush, her sister Berniece Maggin, and
niece Beth Yoser. For the sake of pandemic
safety, graveside services were private. The
family will plan for a memorial gathering at a
safer time. Anyone wishing to honor Dolly
should contribute to the Laurie Beechman
Scholarship Fund at University of the Arts or
any Philadelphia area non-profit theater.

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Peter D. Bludman on October 28, 2020. Hus-
band of Helene (nee Cohen), father of Evan
(Bonnie) Schiff, Emily (Rand) Stearns and
Laurie Bludman, brother Joel (Mary Ann)
Wittenberg and Lee Bludman, the son of Sid-
ney Bludman and the late Doris Wittenberg
Bludman, grandfather of Sofia Stearns. Ser-
vices and interment were private. Contribu-
tions in his memory may be made to Beth
David Reform Congregation or a charity of
the donor's choice.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
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Doris Chatzkel (nee Presser), on October 21,
2020. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin
Chatzkel. Devoted mother of Dr. Sherrie
Chatzkel and the late Larry Chatzkel. Loving
grandmother of Jonathan and Sara. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to a char-
ity of the donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
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CLYMAN Marcia Clyman (nee Herman), On October 20,
2020, age 86 years, of Wynnewood, PA. A
loving Daughter, Wife, Mother, Mom-Mom
and best friend. She was the beloved wife of
the late Allen S. Clyman, mother of Ellen (Mi-
chael) Dine and Scott (Diane) Clyman, mom-
mom of Emma Dine, Chelsea and Justin Cly-
man, and daughter of the late William and
Sylvia (Marks) Herman. Marcia will be re-
membered for her love of reading, good food
and wine, going to Bingo with her friends.

She loved to spend quality time with her fam-
ily and loved ones. Marcia was an amazing
Businesswoman as well as a cook. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to Dia-
mond Dogs Rescue. www.diamonddogsres-
cueinc/donate.html JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
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Sara (Kenig) Jacobs, age 96, on October 19,
2020. Sara was preceded in death by her
husband Milton (Mickey) on May 19, 2019.

Sara was a homemaker who was born in
Strawberry Mansion and lived in Northeast
Philadelphia and Elkins Park. She cour-
ageously lived with challenging physical dis-
abilities at the end of her life, spending al-
most a decade in Rydal Park. After starting
together in Independent Living, Mickey and
Sara eventually became next door neighbors
in the Medical Center. Known for her
strength, wit and great beauty, Sara’s life
force was palpable through the end of her
life. Sara is survived by children Dr. Ken Jac-
obs (Dr. Evelyn Wiener, deceased), Renee
Langmuir (Robert), and grandchildren Car-
oline Coral (Lucas), Larry Russock, Molly
Jacobs and Alexander Jacobs (Terri Ann
Guingab). Honor the memory
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DEATH NOTICES
MONSKY Morton J Monsky of Bala Cynwyd, age 82.

Morty is survived by his beloved wife Ruth
(nee Agard), sons Lionel and Evan, daugh-
ters in law Ada and Katie, grandson Adlai,
grandpets Whidbey, Frank and Grace, and
caring friend David Blumenthal. Predeceased
by his parents Philip and Charlotte, and
brothers Don and Sheldon. The oldest of
three boys, Mort was an Eagle Scout—and
went on to become a loving father, financial
planner, mortgage man, radio host, basket-
ball coach, t-shirt maker, nap taker, orange
juice squeezer, festival-goer and overall lover
of life. Funeral will be private. Donations can
be made to the World Wildlife Fund,
www.worldwildlife.org GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
llene H. Suplee (nee Baronstein), passed
away on October 28, 2020. Beloved wife of
sixty years to Donald F. Suplee.Loving moth-
er of Mark (Barbara) Suplee, Amy (Evan) Eis-
enberg and Douglas (Sharon) Suplee.Sister
of Rosalie (Harvey) Goldberg.Bubby of Am-
ber, Julia, Cara, Jake and Graham. Her love
for her family was boundless. She was
warm, funny and a fantastic cook. She was
loved by all who knew her, and will forever be
missed. As she loved all animals, dogs espe-
cially, contributions in her memory may be
made to The Humane Society, www.hu-
manesociety.org GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
DEATH NOTICES
WEISS Evelyn Weiss (nee Cohen) on October 13,
2020. Wife of the late Arnold. Mother of Barry
(Hilarie) Weiss and the late Shelly Weiss.

Grandmother of Scott (Liz) Weiss and Matt
(Liz) Weiss. Great-grandmother of Nola,
Emme and Brandon. Graveside services were
private. Contributions in her memory may be
made to the Shelly Weiss Memorial Fund c/o
Franklin & Marshall University, PO Box 3003,
Lancaster PA 17604 or Hadassah, 1518 Wal-
nut St, Suite 402, Philadelphia PA 19102.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
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PARKIN Joan Parkin, October 11, 2020, of Dresher,
PA. Wife of Robert Parkin. Mother of Mitchell
Parkin (Candace), Lee Parkin (Johanna) and
Hope Parkin. Grandmother of Jeremy (Sam-
antha) and Brynn; sister of the late Marty El-
lick (Joy). The family respectfully request that
contributions in her memory be made to
Temple Sinai
of Dresher
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JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
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Burton Sack (BURNY) on October 27, 2020.

Beloved husband of Renee (nee Fleisher);
Loving father of Eric (Sandra Steiker) and
Paul; Dear brother of Nora Ginsberg; De-
voted grandfather of Alicia (Sam), Rachel,
Sam and Ivana; Adoring great-grandfather of
Cooper. Services and Interment were private.

Contributions in his memory may be made to
Hadassah, 1518 Walnut St. Ste. 402, Phila.,
PA 19102, www.hadassah.org
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
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SANDLER Dr. Stanley R. Sandler, Ph.D. (Organic Chem-
istry), October 24, 2020. Husband of the late
Shelda Sandler (nee Bachin). Father of Brad-
ford J. Sandler (Lisa) and Shimon Sandler
(Miriam). Grandfather of Devon, Aiden,
Yosef-Aaron, Devorah, and Malka. Funeral
services were held on October 25, 2020.

Contributions in his memory may be made to
the American Chemical Society, 1155 Six-
teenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036,
www.acs.org GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
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Temple University, University
of Pennsylvania, Drexel
University and Franklin and
Marshall College, to off er
educational programs about
breast cancer screenings and
family history to thousands of
Jewish students.

Ashkenazi Jewish women
have an increased risk of breast
cancer due to the high preva-
lence of BRCA, or breast cancer
gene, in Jewish populations of
Eastern European descent.

Th e regional affi liate also
conducted outreach events for
the Asian American, African
American and Hispanic
communities, with informa-
tion translated into a variety of
languages for immigrants who
did not speak English.

This year,
Komen Philadelphia’s More Th an Pink
Walk fundraiser had to transi-
tion to a virtual format due to
the pandemic. Grobman said it
still raised $500,000.

Tuff nell emphasized that
Komen will still off er support
in the Philadelphia area. Th e
Komen Treatment Assistance
Program, which provides fi nan-
cial aid to those struggling to
pay copays, transportation and
child care costs, will continue.

“We fi nd in particular during
this global pandemic where
people are losing their jobs,
losing their insurance, that the
Treatment Assistance Program
is incredibly important and
valuable, and so we’re doubling
down on what those needs are,”
Tuff nell said.

He said Komen is launching
a national patient navigation
program to ensure patients
have access to health care
professionals who can help
them navigate their screening
and treatment options.

The closing of the
Philadelphia affi liate marks
the end of Grobman’s time
with Komen, but she intends
to continue her activism.

“When the announcement
went out, I received over 100
emails from people who told
me, ‘You came to my house
with a basket of food,’ ‘you
held my mother’s hand and
she’s recovered,’ ‘you gave us
the passion and the under-
standing and the courage to
move forward.’ And there are
hundreds of emails like that.

So I am feeling very proud that
my staff and I have touched so
many lives,” she said. ●
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the Orit.

“Th ese cultural treasures are facing extinction,” Rom-
Shiloni said.

Th e Orit is the Ethiopian variant of the Hebrew Bible, she
said, noting that prior to the compilation of the text known today
as the Hebrew Bible, Jewish communities off ered similar “but
certainly not identical” versions.

When Ethiopian Jews began immigrating the Israel in the
1980s, they brought the Orit with them. Th e Orit is written in
a Semitic language called Ge’ez, which was used by Ethiopian
clergy. An unwritten liturgy evolved around the Orit over the
centuries that includes songs, rabbinical interpretations and
stories in Amharic and Tigrinya. ●
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