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DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
K O G A N
R O T H
Jack Kogan, September 18, 2021, of
Voorhees, NJ. Husband of the late Beverly
Kogan. Father of Nomi (Jack) Forman, Debbie
Grossman, Philip (Nancy) Kogan and Mitchell
(Eileen) Kogan. Brother of Selma Stern and
the late Mae Stern. Also survived by 10
grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Contributions may be made to Samaritan
Healthcare & Hospice, www.samaritannj.org
or Lions Gate, www.lionsgateccrc.org
PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC.

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Annette Nathanson (nee Weinerman), on
September 23, 2021. She had a full and won-
derful life with her beloved Charles. She loved
and was very proud of her family, her chil-
dren: Randy Brandt (Michele), Lance Brandt
(Elyse Stolinsky), and the late Jeffery Brandt
(Dyan), and her loving grandchildren Jacob
Brandt, Scott Stolinsky, and Michael Stolin-
sky. Annette and Charles traveled the world
together. She loved to read and always car-
ried a book. Contributions in her memory
may be made to Children’s Hospital CHOP
Foundation or the Alzheimer's Association.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
Melvin Roth, age 94, died September 13,
2021. Mel was born in Atlantic City, then
lived in Pennsauken. He spent the last six
years living in Port Angeles, WA. Mel was a
former winner of the prestigious Avoda
Award. He was a banker at Continental bank.

Mel is survived by his niece, Shelley (John)
Dorfman-Schostak of Port Angeles, WA. He
is preceded in death by his parents, Alex and
Mary Roth, sister Tillie Roth Dorfman and
nephew Jeffrey Dorfman. Contributions in his
memory may be made to Avoda, P.O. Box
3120, Margate, NJ 08402. Mel is on the road
with the convertible top down!!
ROTH GOLDSTEINS' MEMORIAL CHAPEL
www.rothgoldsteins.com S C H W A R T Z
R O S E N T H A L
Florence “Butzie” Rosenthal (nee Resnick),
Sept. 19, 2021. She was born during the de-
pression to Russian immigrants Abraham
and Esther. She lost both of her parents by
the time she was an adolescent and started
work at a very young age and didn't stop un-
til she was 86. During her 20's she worked
for 20th Century Fox Films where she loved
to tell stories about the movie stars she
would meet who came to Philadelphia to pro-
mote their movies. Later in life she worked
for Albert Einstein Medical Center where she
worked for over 30 years. She started out as
a part-time secretary in the hospital library,
and eventually would work her way to Assist-
ant Medical Librarian. She was one of the
first people to learn how to do medical
searches for doctors using computer techno-
logy and would eventually be credited with
setting up a computer lab enabling medical
staff to do their own research. The hospital
awarded her with the esteemed Maimonides
Award, which recognized her contributions
over the years. There is also a plaque in the
library recognizing her dedication and loyalty
to the hospital. She was a loving wife to her
now deceased husband Jack J. Rosenthal.

Her legacy will continue through her beloved
children Eileen Anita (the late Jaime Mijlin),
and Robert Mitchell (Debra). She is also
survived by three beloved grandchildren Al-
exa, Mara and Reiss. She was predeceased
by her brother Morris and sister Frances.

Contributions in her memory may be made to
the American Cancer Society, 1818 Market
St., Suite 2820, Phila., PA 19103, www.can-
cer.org. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
JEWISHEXPONENT.COM Adeline Schwartz Jasper, 97, of Jamesville,
NY passed peacefully September 20, 2021 at
The Nottingham. Adeline or Addie as she was
known, was born in the Olney section of Phil-
adelphia, PA and was married to Martin N.

Jasper for 52 years until his death in 1977.

Adeline grew up and raised her family in Phil-
adelphia and Bucks County, PA. Adeline kept
the family involved in Jewish life and cere-
mony and was an active member of Temple
Beth Or and Shir Ami in Philadelphia, and
later, Temple Concord in Syracuse, spending
time working at the Temple Concord Food
Pantry as her health allowed. She worked
most of her life in clerical and purchasing po-
sitions, until retirement as a Contract Negoti-
ator, Civil Servant for the US Navy. Adeline
will always be remembered for her love and
devotion to her family and the example she
set for them through her strong work ethic
and genuine concern for making sure the
family was always close and together. In ad-
dition to her husband, Adeline was pre-de-
ceased by her daughter Sandra Lee Jasper
Weissman, and 3 sisters: Mildred, Beatrice
and Florence. She is survived by her son Neil
(Charlotte) Jasper, 6 grandchildren: Adam
(Kelly) Weissman, Zeth Weissman, David
Jasper, Steven Jasper, Benjamin (Theresa)
Ireland, and Braydon (Jacklyn) Ireland; and 5
great granddaughters: Sophia Adele Weiss-
man, Maeve Olivia Ireland, Molly Marie Ire-
land, Sephina Jasper, and Carlin Rae Ireland.

Contributions may be made in Adeline’s
memory to the American Cancer Society, or
the American Heart Association.

SISSKIND FUNERAL SERVICE
W O L F E
Jack Wolfe, August 21, 2021 of Havertown,
PA. Beloved husband of Frances (nee
Sockel); loving father of Lisa (Rand) Michell
and Dr. Susan (Steve) Shulman; adoring
grandfather of Rachel (Abe), Lauren
(Robbie), Jayde, and Josh; treasured great-
grandfather of Spencer and Oliver. Jack was
a WW II Veteran, a graduate of Penn State
and made his living as a Hearing Aid Special-
ist. Graveside services were held Wednesday,
August 25. Contributions in Jack’s memory
may be made to the American Cancer Soci-
ety (www.cancer.org).

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com DEATH NOTICES
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
Don Waldman, z’l
S I T K O F F
Dr. Malcolm Sitkoff, aged 90, passed away
on September 18, 2021, at his home in War-
rington, PA, surrounded by his family. He
was the beloved husband of Claire (nee Onin-
berg) Sitkoff, and is survived by his children,
Sheryl (Philip) Marx, Doree (Greg Kidorf)
Sitkoff, and Nathan (Bridget) Sitkoff. His
cherished daughter Lilly (Jay) Dubin passed
away in 2000 after a battle with cancer. He
was grandfather to Melissa Marx, Deborah
(Derek) Namerow, Danny Marx, Joshua Du-
bin, Andrew Dubin, Aaron Dubin, Sarah
(Sam) Kelly, Aimee Dubin, Eliana Kidorf,
Joshua Kidorf, Noah Sitkoff, Jeremiah Sitkoff,
and Leona Sitkoff; and great-grandfather to
Ethan Dubin. Malcolm was born on April 9th,
1931, to Nathan and Lillian (nee Ansill)
Sitkoff. His mother died when he was three.

He had a twin brother Jerome (Ruth) Sitkoff
(deceased), and elder sister Elaine (Joseph)
Meyerson (deceased). Malcom grew up in
West Oak Lane, Philadelphia, near his many
aunts, uncles, and cousins, whom he loved.

He spent summers in Atlantic City with his
family and friends, with whom he had many
adventures, including meeting his wife on the
Boardwalk when they were both teenagers.

After graduating from Central High School,
Mal col m atte nded the Uni vers ity of
Pennsylvania, where he played for the light-
weight football team, and went on to gradu-
ate from Jefferson Medical College. He was
chief resident at the Children’s Hospital of
Philadelphia, and then served as an Army
Captain at Fort Carson, CO, where he cared
for the children of servicemen on the base.

Following completion of his military service,
he returned to Northeast Philadelphia, where
he lived and practiced medicine (pediatrics)
from his home, and was on staff at Holy Re-
deemer and Nazareth Hospitals. Later in his
career, Malcolm also worked for the city of
Philadelphia, caring for children at the city
clinic at Cottman and Bustleton Avenues. He
loved cars, driving, and collecting antique
clocks. He was generous to a fault with his
family, friends, and patients (and sometimes
strangers). Malcolm loved telling stories
about his life, especially stories of his child-
hood antics. He liked to tease and was not
above playing the occasional practical joke.

Malcolm made connections with people eas-
ily, and was remembered by everyone he ever
met. He was an outstanding doctor, as well
as an extraordinary husband, father, grand-
father, relative and friend who will be missed
dearly by all those whose lives he touched.

Donations in his memory may be made to the
Jewish Federation of Philadelphia, the Boys
and Girls Club of Philadelphia, the American
Heart Association, or Autism Speaks.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com Honor the memory
of your loved one...

Call 215.832.0749 to
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JEWISH EXPONENT
whose commitment to Jewish causes and philanthropy
benefited the seniors served by Abramson Senior
Care, and who served as an example to the entire
community. Don joined the board of trustees in 1987 and has been a
steadfast supporter of Abramson Senior Care’s mission
of providing high-quality care to seniors throughout the
Philadelphia region. He tirelessly gave of his time and
expertise, serving on the Development and Building for
Life Committees. As Trustee, Don’s leadership helped
lay the foundation to grow our endowment to meet the
needs of our most vulnerable seniors. His vast knowledge
and commitment to our organization were limitless and
we are deeply appreciative for his many contributions to
help make Abramson Senior Care a first-class provider of
healthcare for seniors.

Don and Ros have always been treasured members
of the Abramson Senior Care community. Through
their abiding altruism as Heritage Society members,
and their generous support of our Annual Fund,
Rainbow Ball, COVID Crisis Fund and multiple Capital
Campaigns, they have helped ensure that Abramson
Senior Care will be able to provide vital care for
seniors for generations to come.

Abramson Senior Care and our entire Jewish community
were truly grateful to have been the beneficiary of
Don’s time, leadership, and enduring tzedakah. Don’s
philanthropy throughout the Jewish community has
made the world a better place for all of us.

To Don’s beloved wife, Ros, his children: Jody (Peter),
Vicki (Kevin), Howard (Lisa) and Gary (Sloane), his sister
Ruth Waldman Schultz and brother Gene (Etta) and
many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren;
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 Don’s dedication, benevolence, and
good works will serve as an enduring tribute to him
and will benefit future generations.

Lorraine Drobny
Board Chair
Carol A. Irvine
President and CEO
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
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