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DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
BERMAN GRABEL
KATZ RICHMAN
Gerald Berman, died on Sept. 19, 2020. Hus-
band of the late Pearl (nee Lieberman).

Brother of Irv Berman. Also survived by oth-
er extended family members. Contributions in
his memory may be made to Jewish Federa-
tion of the Lehigh Valley, 702 N. 22nd St., Al-
lentown, PA 18104
www.jewishlehighvalley.org GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
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BORMACK Barbara Bormack (Mitchell), September 20,
2020 of Haverford, PA. Wife of the late
Melvin Bormack; Mother of Leslie Seibel,
Mitchell Bormack and Matthew Bormack; Sis-
ter of Trevethan Brownlee (the late Herbert)
and Sandran Ellis (Jack); Grandmother of
Sarah Seibel. The family respectfully re-
quests contributions in lieu of flowers be
made to The Pancreatic Cancer Action Net-
work (www.pancan.org)
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com David S. Grabel on September 22, 2020, Hus-
band of Judy; Father of Michael (Sharon)
Grabel and Robert (Kimberly) Grabel; Grand-
father of Bonnie, Alexandra and Matthew.

Dave went to Central High School, attended
Wharton Business School and became an ac-
countant and occasional real estate de-
veloper. He often joked that if he's buying,
you should be selling! Dave loved spending
time with Judy, his children, grandchildren
and friends. While he enjoyed his profession-
al work, he was happiest when using his
hands whether it was tinkering with his boat,
fixing something around the house, painting
or drawing. He loved reading, building and
flying model airplanes, and traveling. Dave's
humor, good nature and appreciation for the
simple things in life made him a joy to be
around. And his endlessly positive attitude,
particularly in his later years, was truly exem-
plary. Dave will be missed by his family and
friends. Funeral Services were private. Contri-
butions in his memory may be made to the
American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org
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FINKELSTEIN Leonard B. Finkelstein, on September 21,
2020. Beloved husband of Leila (nee Levick);
Loving father of Larry (Donna), Lisa, Lee
(Rita) and Lon (Holly); Devoted grandfather
of Ariel, Lauren, Marisa, Lia, Sam, Ben,
Jordan, Elle and Charlie. He was an ex-
traordinary husband, father, grandfather, and
friend. His smile was infectious and inspiring
to all of us and to his students. We will miss
him. Services and interment were Private.

Contributions in his memory may be made to
Dona Gracia Hadassah, 1518 Walnut St., Ste
402, Phila., PA 19102 or to 185th Class Cent-
ral High School, Central High School Alumni
Association, 1700 W. Olney Ave., Phila., PA
19141. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
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FLEISHMAN Steven Fleishman passed away too soon on
September 19, 2020. Beloved son of Delores
“Dolly” and the late Philip Fleishman. Dear
brother of Wayne (Rachel) Fleishman and the
late David Fleishman. Loving uncle of Don,
Lee (Wendy), and Amber. Great uncle of Lu-
cas. He was an avid stamp collector and a
puzzle maker. Graveside services were
private. Contributions in his memory may be
made to the American Cancer Society of a
charity of the donor’s choice.

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Phyllis Krone (nee Friedman) on Sept. 17,
2020. Wife of the late Stanley. Mother of
Randee (Jeff) Hurvitz and Richard Krone
(Jane Dobkin). Grandmother of Steven (Kim-
berly) Hurvitz, Julie (Marcos) Hurvitz Aliaga,
Benjamin (Christina) Krone, and Samantha
Krone (Ryan Stephens). Great-grandmother
of Emma, Sofia, Madelyn, Jonah, Ethan and
Mason. Aunt of David Krone (Alyssa Mas-
tromonaco) and Jamie (Harry) Krotz. Phyllis
along with Stanley owned Interior Arts, a cus-
tom drapery business. She was a member of
ASID (American Society of Interior Design-
ers). Graveside services are private. Conribu-
tions in her memory may be made to the Car-
diology Department at Children’s National
Hospital, www.childrensnational.org or to
The Children’s Heart Foundation, www.chil-
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HIRSCHHORN Rita Hirschhorn (nee Fein), 90, a former res-
ident of Philadelphia and Elkins Park, PA, and
later, Austin, TX, died peacefully at her as-
sisted living residence in Ocoee, FL on
September 16, 2020 surrounded by her loved
ones. She started her life in Philadelphia,
raised her family in Elkins Park, PA, together
with her beloved husband, Arthur Hirsch-
horn, and enjoyed good friends and all that
life had to offer in her time there. She in-
stilled a joie de vivre in all those around her
and was an inspiration to many. Known as
one to seize the moment, Rita followed her
passion for travel and started her own wo-
man owned business as an eponymous travel
agency which would grow for decades. She
inspired countless clients with her unending
enthusiasm to plan memorable adventures.

After Arthur passed, Rita moved to Austin at
age 78 in search of a new adventure of her
own. Her thriving life in Austin included so-
cializing with her many new friends, involve-
ment in the Austin Jazz Society, serving as
social director in her building, volunteering
as a guide at the Zach Theatre, and enjoying
all that life had to offer. After 8 years in Aus-
tin, she moved to an assisted living facility in
Florida. In her 4 years there, Rita expressed
her zest for life in many ways, including by
adopting her signature wardrobe piece of a
different hat every day, and she brightened
the room with her big smile and infectious
laugh. Rita never lost her ability to bring de-
light, joy and humor into the lives of others.

Thank you to all who made her life richer.

She will be dearly missed. Following her
wishes, there is no public memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made
in Rita’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Associ-
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Claire Katz (nee Pastman), passed away on
September 22, 2020. Wife of the late Le-
onard Brenner and the late Morris Katz.

Mother of Farrell (Alice) Brenner. Grandmoth-
er of Leonard Brenner.

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facebook.com/jewishexponent David Nevins, September 16, 2020, of Mt.

Laurel, NJ. Husband of Hannah Nevins. Step-
Father of Jodi (Edward) Abrams. Grandfather
of Samantha and Heather. Contributions may
be made to Cong. Beth El’s Early Childhood
Center, 8000 Main St., Voorhees, NJ 08043.

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NEWMAN Alan Newman, August 27, 2020, age of 89.

Beloved husband of Janice Shapiro for 64
years, beloved father of Dr. Michael (Megan),
Mark (Suzanne), Paul (Maury). Adoring Pop-
Pop to Madison, Logan, Bailey, Alex, Peri, Al-
lison and Josh. Services and burial were
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Dolores Richman (nee Auslander), Septem-
ber 20, 2020; of Phila.; beloved wife of the
late Harry; loving mother of Linda Toll (Mi-
chael) and Aaron Richman; cherished grand-
mother of Amanda. Services were private. In
lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory
may be made to the American Cancer Soci-
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www.jewishexponent.com Lillian Rothman (nee Kleinman), on Septem-
ber 19, 2020. Beloved wife of Dr. Edwin
Rothman (deceased); loving mother of Allen
and Dr. Ilene Rothman; grandmother of
Charles (deceased) and Daniel, sister to Mil-
dred, and aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Pre-deceased by one sister (Freda) and two
brothers (Herman and Morris). Ms. Rothman
was a graduate of Hunter College with a BA in
Political Science and a Master’s degree in
Education as well as post-graduate credits
from Arcadia University and Penn State. She
was a much beloved second and third grade
teacher for many years at Wyncote Element-
ary School in the Cheltenham Township
school district. After retiring from teaching,
Ms. Rothman remained very active to the
present day in service to her community, of-
ten in leadership roles. Involvement included
Board member of Community Scholars of Ar-
cadia University developing courses and
trips, volunteer work at Woodmere Art Mu-
seum, co-chair of the trip committee of the
Cheltenham Township Adult School coordin-
ating as well as leading many trips and was
elected to the Board of Directors of the Cov-
entry House for multiple terms. Ms. Roth-
man was a dear friend to many and was an
avid bridge player and reader. She and her
husband enjoyed subscriptions to the Phil-
adelphia Orchestra as well as many of the
downtown theaters. Ms. Rothman also loved
to travel. She and her husband traveled in
Europe as well as to many National Parks in
the western United States and made numer-
ous visits to family, especially enjoying
spending time with her grandsons. She was
a cherished and loving grandma as well as an
excellent cook for her family. There will be a
private family graveside service. Contribu-
tions in Lillian's memory may be made to the
Cheltenham Township Adult School (1414
Panther Road, Wyncote, PA 19095) or Aut-
ism on the Seas Foundation (494 Bridgeport
Ave, Suite 101-346, Shelton, CT. 06484-
4762; designate as “Charlie Grant”).

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Dr. Alvin Joseph Pecarsky, 87, September
17, 2020. Beloved and devoted husband of
Nancy (nee Orlow). Loving father of Hara
(Robert) Wiseman and Rona (Joseph)
Gugliemino. Adoring “Poppie” of Stephen
and Jeffery Wiseman, Rachel and Benjamin
Gugliemino. Brother of Phyllis Weber. Al
graduated from Temple University School of
Dentistry and practiced for 40 years. Many of
his patients were saddened when he retired.

Al treasured his family and friends. He had a
quick wit, was kindhearted, enjoyed traveling,
the theatre, jazz, opera and his Phillies and
Eagles. Al was an avid and accomplished du-
plicate bridge player. He will be missed bey-
ond words. Contributions in his memory may
be made to the Jewish Federation of Greater
Philadelphia, 2100 Arch St., Phila., PA 19103
or a charity of donor’s choice.

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