A Community Remembers JEWISH EXPONENT DEATH NOTICES FEBRUARY 2012 Sponsored by Joseph Levine & Sons www.jewishexponent.com JEWISH EXPONENT February 2012 1 ARONSON DEATH NOTICES FEBRUARY, 2012 DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES FELDSTERN DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES ARONSON BERNEMAN - BERGER CHIGER FELDMAN ELLIS ARONSON passed away October 13, 2011 of Delray Beach Florida formally of NE Philly. Loving husband of HARRIET. Adored father of JODI MIGNATTI and MITCHELL & REBECCA ARONSON. Cherised grandfather of ALEXANDRA, MARISA, JUSTIN & MAX. Beloved brother of JERRY & SUSAN ARONSON. Services were held in Boca Raton, Fl. LUCY BERNEMAN (CYTRYNBLUM) BERGER died on January 21, 2012. Wife of the late SAMUEL BERNEMAN and PHILIP BERGER. Mother of ANN (GENE) GINSBERG, LOUIS (HARRIET) BERNEMAN and BETTY (GEORGE) BARBER. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Contributions can be made in her memory to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum or to the Jewish Federation of Philadelphia. CHARLES CHIGER, age 82, died on February 10, 2012. He was a retired bookkeeper who resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Husband of the late SANDRA "SANDY" (nee MILLER); father of SHERRY (ANDY GROSSMAN) CHIGER and RHONDA (CHARLES BENAIAH) CHIGER; and grandfather of CHLOE and COOPER. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 5455 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43214. LILLIAN FELDMAN, passed away at home on December 2, 2011 in Davie, FL; in her 95th year. Formerly of Philadelphia, PA, Margate, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ; She was married to the late GEORGE J. FELDMAN for 57 years. LILLIAN was the third child of JULIUS and ETHEL (JURIK) SEGALL. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her siblings, IZZY (ALICE) SEGALL, JOSEPH (IDA) SEGALL and SARAH (DAVID) WINIT. LILLIAN and GEORGE operated two Pharmacies at 7th & South Sts. In Philadelphias as well as the Margate 5 & 10 Cent Store in Margate, NJ. After retirement from business, they moved to Cherry Hill where LILLIAN was active in B'nai Brith Women, American ORT, Hadassah and the Sisterhood of Congregation Beth El in Cherry Hill. She was cited for her volunteer work by the Memorial Chapel of the Four Chaplains in Philadelphia. After they relocated to Florida, LILLIAN volunteered at the Sorel JCC and the Daniel Cantor Senior Center. She was also active in Hadassah, serving as President of her chapter. She enjoyed cooking and baking and passed down her many Kosher-American and Roumanian recipes to her family. LILLIAN is survived by her daughter RUTHIE (the late LOUIS) RINIS and her son GARY (MICHELE) FELDMAN; four grandchildren, ILENE H. MOSS -(JEFFREY) LIEFER, HOWARD I. (DIEDRE) MOSS, HARRIS N. (ROBYN) FELDMAN, ESQ., and JODIE E. FELDMAN. She was also survived by four great grandchildren, MATTHEW JONATHAN MOSS, MICHELLE JESSICA MOSS, JULIA MOLLY FELDMAN, JENNA GOLDIE FELDMAN, as well as several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Services and burial were at Star of David in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Contributions in her memory may be made to Hadassah or the National Kidney Foundation. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS BERSCHLER JOAN BERSCHLER (nee: ROSENBAUM) died Feb. 3, 2012. She was 87 years old and a Master's Degree candidate at Arcadia University. MRS. BERSCHLER was the wife of the late ALBERT L. BERSCHLER, the mother of KAREN BERSCHLER and WENDY (HOWARD D.) SHENBERG, the Grandmother of JOY PICCONE, LORI (DR. DENNIS) SOLOMON, and KIMBERLY (SCOTT) DAWSON and the Great Grandmother of VICTORIA, FRANCESCA, BENJAMIN, RACHEL, SAMANTHA and ALEXANDER and friend to many. Contributions in her memory may be made to a Breast Cancer charity of your choice or the Autism Society of America. BERSCHLER and SHENBERG BOGASH BARNETT HERBERT, January 28, 2012. Husband of ELAINE (nee WEISS) of Bala Cynwyd, PA. Father of DR. MICHAEL (SHARON) BARNETT and CLIFFORD (RUTH) BARNETT. Brother of IRENE CARASSO. Grandfather of MIKAELA (DAVID) AYALA, RYAN (ELIZABETH) BARNETT, REBECCA BARNETT, JORDAN BARNETT AND JOSH BARNETT. Great grandfather of GRACE and ZOEY. The family respectfully request that contributions in his memory be made to a charity of the donor's choice . JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. LAURA BOGASH died January 22, 2012, of Summit Station, PA formerly of Phila., PA. Daughter of NATALIE (nee HEICKLEN) and the late DR. MORTON BOGASH, sister of DEBRA SCHWARTZ, Aunt of MASON SCHWARTZ. Services were private. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. BROWN SAMUEL BROWN a retired business owner died on February 5, 2012, he resided in Warrington, PA. Husband of MIRIAM (Nee TEMKIN). Father of SHARON KATZ and DEBBIE UDELL; grandfather of BRADLEY and BRIDGET, LAUREN and JACOB. Contributions in his memory may be made to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Lockbox 1352, Post Office 8500, Philadelphia, PA 19178-1352 GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS Honor the memory of your loved one… Call 215-832-0749 to place your memorial. DEE HELEN F. DEE (nee FALKENSTEIN) on February 11, 2012. Mother of MARY ELLEN MCTAGUE and HANNAH L. DEE. Sister of DORIS STEERMAN, RUTH BETTY (RICHARD) ROSENFELD and SHELDON FALKENSTEIN. Grandmother of RYAN D. MCTAGUE and MARK A. MCTAGUE. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Abramson Center for Jewish Life 1425 Horsham Road North Wales, Pennsylvania 19454 GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS DESOUZA REBA (nee BERNSTEIN) on Jan. 19, 2012. Wife of the late SEYMOUR; sister-in-law of FLO and JOE DESOUZA, LEONARD and JACKIE DESOUZA, VERNON and the late LAURA DESOUZA, ADOLPH and the late IRIS DESOUZA and EVELYN and the late HERMAN DESOUZA. Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. DICHTER ANN DICHTER (nee GINSBURG), 90, of Boca Raton died on February 12, 2012. Wife of the late SAMUEL DICHTER. Mother of JONI (HOWARD) KLEIN and LES (CAROLE) DICHTER. Grandmother of STACEY, NICOLE (DR. STEVEN), RACHEL, TAMA-ROSE. Great Grandmother of SAMUEL, WILLIAM, MAKAYLA and CHARLOTTE. The family respectfully request that contributions in ANN'S memory be made to a charity of the donors choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. DRANOFF STEVEN M. DRANOFF, ESQ., age 68, died on January 22, 2012. He was an attorney who resided in Philadelphia, PA. Husband of CAROL (nee EPSTEIN); father of JONATHAN (RACHEL) and PETER (LAUREN); brother of CARL (ROBERTA); and grandfather of ANDREW, ALEXANDER, ZACHARY, NATHANIEL and EVELYN. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS DUBROW FRED DUBROW died February 14, 2012, of Wyncote, PA. Husband of JANE KJERULF DUBROW, father of ADAM K. (AVIVA) DUBROW, GREG K. DUBROW, DAVID (BECKY) DUBROW and JOSHUA K. (IRINA) DUBROW. FRED is also survived by 4 grandchildren and his brother LOWELL DUBROW. The family respectfully requests that contributions in FRED'S memory be made to American Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor's choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. JOSEPH EMANUEL E. STEPHEN EMANUEL, M.D., 75, RETIRED OBSTETRICIAN-GYNECOLOGIST Died Jan. 26, 2012. DR. EMANUEL, a Philadelphia native, was in the 201st Class of Central High School. He graduated from of the University of Pennsylvania in 1957 and Thomas Jefferson School of Medicine in 1961. Following 2 years of active duty in San Diego as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy, he completed both his internship and residency specialty training at the Albert Einstein Medical Center of Philadelphia. DR. EMANUEL was in the private practice of obstetrics and gynecology for over 33 years, delivering over 3000 babies at Lankenau, Jefferson, Haverford, Presbyterian and Riddle Memorial Hospitals. He was a former president of the Haverford Community Hospital Medical Staff, a diplomate of the American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Fertility Society. He was a member of the Pennsylvania and Delaware County Medical societies and of the Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity. DR. EMANUEL spent considerable time engaged in community service. He was on the medical advisory board of the Delaware County Community Nursing Service and a speaker for numerous hospital and community based educational programs. He participated as an advisor to a community based voluntary sex-education course at Haverford High School. He received numerous awards for his work in continuing medical education and a 30 year award at the Main Line Hospitals. After his retirement, he was a political activist for health care reform measures and was often seen or quoted in the media for his activities in this regard. More recently he became an active volunteer for the American Red Cross, assisting at blood drives. DR. EMANUEL was a member of the board of Congregation Beth El- Ner Tamid of Broomall. He is survived by his wife, BEVERLY S. (WILLIS) EMANUEL; daughter and son-in-law JULIE (EMANUEL) and ALAN GUBERNICK; son and daughter-in-law ERIC and JACQUELINE (LEONARD) EMANUEL, and son M. FRANK EMANUEL; sister JOAN ROSENFELD; and four granddaughters MADELYN and CARLY GUBERNICK and CLAIRE and KYLIE EMANUEL. Memorial donations can be directed to: The Branella Fund for Genetic Research at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, via the web site http://giving.chop.edu/goto/Emanuel or 3615 Civic Center Blvd., 1002 ARC, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Attention: Regina Harvey JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. FELDMAN LINDA FELDMAN (nee ENGEL) died on Dec. 27, 2011 at the age of 71. Beloved wife of JERRY FELDMAN. Loving mother of TAMMI FELDMAN and STEVEN FELDMAN. Sister of MICHAEL ENGEL. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 225 City Ave., Suite 104, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 or the Humane Society of the United States. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS FELDSTERN GERALD, January 26, 2012, of Wynnewood, PA. Beloved husband of HELEN (nee JACOBS). Father of SUSAN (ALVIN) LIPSON and DR. BARUCH (ADINA) FELDSTERN. Brother of LOUISE MAEN. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. The family respectfully request that contributions in his memory be made to Benjamin & Shira Hersch Endowment Fund, Attention Stuart, C/O Weizmann Institute for Diabetes Research, ACWIS, 633 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10017. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. & SONS SERVICE • TRADITION • DIGNITY w w w. l e v i n e f u n e r a l . c o m • i n f o @ l e v i n e f u n e r a l . c o m 2 February 2012 JEWISH EXPONENT www.jewishexponent.com FEBRUARY, 2012 DEATH NOTICES FOX DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES FOX GERO GOLDSTEIN HALPERN NATHAN R FOX Died January 27, 2012. He was 102 yrs old. He taught in the School District of Philadelphia, having been on the faculties of Simon Gratz and South Philadelphia High Schools. His service began in 1932 and he retired in 1970. He was graduated from Temple University with Bachelor's and Master's degrees. During WWII, he served aboard the USS Denver in the Pacific theater. He was a chief petty officer. After four years, he returned to teaching in the Philadelphia schools from service in the US Navy. He was president of the Bromley House Club, and was an officer in the Auspitz Chapter of Deborah Hospital Foundation. He was a member of Rodeph Shalom Synagogue. Husband of the late EVA (nee ROVINSKY), father of BONNIE FOX (and the late JOEL) SCHWARTZ. Grandfather of MARJORIE (JOHN) POULOS and DAVID (JAMIE) SCHWARTZ. Great grandfather of TASSIA, JULIA and JULIAN. Contributions in his memory may be made to Deborah Hospital Foundation 200 Trenton Road Browns Mills, New Jersey 08015 ERICA "RICKI" S., February 1, 2012, of Wynnewood PA. Wife of ROBERT L. GERO. Mother of CARRIE (HARRIS) POGUST and JESSICA GERO. Grandmother of OLIVIA, JESSICA and ZACH. Daughter of RUTH (nee LEHRER) and the late ALLEN SOMMERS. Sister of CARL (SUSAN) SOMMERS. Aunt of MITCHELL. The family respectfully requests that contributions in RICKI'S memory be made to Payable to: LMSarcoma Direct Research, Ricki Gero Research Fund, Post Office Box 52697, Tulsa OK 74152, or to a charity of the donor's choice . JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. MURRAY on February 3, 2012, of Levittown, PA. Beloved husband of ALICE (nee TELSEY) GOLDSTEIN. Father of HOWARD (DEBORAH) GOLDSTEIN and VICKI (CRAIG) KAPLAN, brother of ARLENE BERKOWITZ and grandfather of WILLIAM and SHARI KAPLAN and MARK GOLDSTEIN. Contributions in his memory may be made to Congregation Beth El of Yardley or to The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. ROBERT HALPERN January 27, 2012. Husband of RUTH (nee RAICH). Father of LYNN (RAY) FLETCHER and PAUL (JOAN) HALPERN. Grandfather of ALEX and EMILY HALPERN. Contributions in his memory may be made to ORT America, 248 Geiger Road, Suite 104, Philadelphia, PA 1995, to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1 Reed Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19147, or to a charity of the donor’s choice. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACK GERSHENFELD MARVIN, January 24, 2012. Husband of LEONA (nee LEVY) of Martins Run. Father of HOLLY (STEVEN) ALTEN and MITCHELL E. (SANDRA) GERSHENFELD. Grandfather of JUSTIN, MICHAEL and MATTHEW. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice . JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. GETZOW FRANKEL DAVID ALLEN FRANKEL died Feb. 13, 2012. Born and raised in South Philadelphia, he was a Center City pharmacist for 50 years. Graduate of Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. MR. FRANKEL was a Korean War Veteran. Husband of ROSLYN (Nee PERLITCH), father of STEVEN FRANKEL, CINDY (DAVID) HARRIS, and NEAL (TRINA) FRANKEL. Brother of RUTH (SOL) BURAK. Grandfather of TYLER, JORDAN, CARLY, AHRON, and JACKSON. Contributions in his memory may be made to Samaritan Health Care and Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053 HARRIET GETZOW (nee MORRIS), died on January 24, 2012 of Mays Landing, NJ. Formerly of Philadelphia, PA. Beloved wife of over 50 years of WILLIAM GETZOW. Mother of JEFFREY GETZOW, BARRY (MELISA) GETZOW and SCOTT (JANE) GETZOW. Also survived by 4 grandchildren. The family request contributions in her memory be made to a charity of the donors choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. GIBSTEIN ROBERTA S. GIBSTEIN (nee ERSNER), died on January 21, 2012. Mother of HUGH S. MONTAIGNE, niece of BERNICE ERSNER. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS GOLDBERG FREEDMAN RUBIN MINNIE FREEDMAN RUBIN a retired secretary died January 25, 2012. Member of Temple Beth Ami and their sisterhood. Life member of Hadassah. The former MINNIE HOFFMAN, wife of the late SAMUEL FREEDMAN and MILTON RUBIN. Mother of JUDI (KARL) OTTOSEN, grandmother of SAM, RACHEL and SARAH STEINBERG and ERIC and KARI OTTOSEN. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Contributions in her memory may be made to Capital Caring Hospice 2900 Telestar Court Falls Church, Virginia 22042 GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACK FREIMARK ROBERT JAY, January 31, 2012, of Chapel Hill, NC. Formerly of Philadelphia, PA. Husband of KARAN (nee VINCENT). Father of JUDITH GAMBOA, MELISSA FREIMARK and CYNTHIA FREIMARK. Son of JERRY FREIMARK and MARGARET (nee HARTMAN). Brother of LINDA FREIMARK. The family respectfully requests that contributions in ROBERT'S memory be made to a charity of the donor's choice . JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. DR. HARRY GOLDBERG a retired chief of cardiology at Albert Einstein Medical Center-Northern Division, died Feb 1, 2012. He lived in Elkins Park, PA. DR. GOLDBERG was a member of Beth Sholom Congregation in Elkins Park and a Veteran of WWII (Branch of the Army). Husband of the late BARBARA "BOBBY". Father of HOWARD GOLDBERG and DR. SCOT (DEBBIE) GOLDBERG. Grandfather of ERIC (AMY) GOLDBERG, RACHEL (MATT) SANDLER, JULIE (AARON) DORFMAN and DANIEL GOLDBERG (fiance CATHERINE DANIEL). Great grandfather of CALEB, ELLIOT and LEAH. Contributions in his memory may be made to Barbara Goldberg Memorial Educational Fund c/o Beth Sholom Congregation 8231 Old York Road Elkins Park, Pennsylvania 19027 GOODKIN HARRISON ANNA HARRISON a retired bookkeeper died February 12, 2012, she resided in New York, NY The former ANNA SEGAL, wife of the late ISADORE mother of STANLEY H. HARRISON (MARGOT STEINBERG); sister of ISABELLE SEGAL and HERMAN SEGAL (ROCHELLE); grandmother of CHLOE and SASHA. Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS HOWARD ALFRED HITTNER January 21, 2012. Husband of MYRA (nee GOLDBERG), father of PHILIP (ROBERTA) HITTNER and DEBRA (MARK) WASSERSTROM, grandfather of LILY and MATTHEW. MR. HITTNER was a Chemical Engineer. He resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Contributions in his memory may be made to Abington Hospice at Warminster 225 Newtown Road, Warminster, Pennsylvania 18974 GRAY GREENBERG VICTOR GREENBERG a retail businessman died on January 29, 2012, he resided in Northeast Philadelphia. Husband of ROSE (Nee HATZAKORZIAN), father of MITCHELL GREENBERG (SHANNON) and DANIELLE ABRAHAMS (GARY), brother of BARRY GREENBERG (IRENE), grandfather of JOSHUA GREENBERG, GABRIELLE GREENBERG, ANTHONY RONGIONE, JACOB ABRAHAMS and JORDYN ABRAHAMS. Contributions in his memory can be made to American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St, Phila, PA 19103 or Holy Redeemer Hospice, 12265 Townsend Road, Phila, PA 19154 DEATH NOTICES GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS LEAH GOODKIN (nee MISHKIN), age 95, died on January 20, 2012. She was a retired Stock Controller for the U.S. Government who resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wife of the late MICHAEL HENKIN and the late IRWIN GOODKIN; mother of ALLEN HENKIN, the late RONALD HENKIN (SARA), MARK GOODKIN, GAIL GOODKIN, LYNN GARRY (DAVID), and RONNIE BRAUNING; and also survived by 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, Pennysylvania 19106. NATALIE B. (nee BELL) GRAY, February 10, 2012 of Media, PA. Wife of the late ARTHUR I. GRAY. Mother of PAULA (CHRIS) GRAY HUNKER, DAVID JULIAN (LISA KLEPPEL) GRAY, MICHELE (RABBI AVRAM MANNES) THALER and RACHAEL (ELLIOT) GRAY-RAFF. Sister of DOROTHY (MOE) KAPLAN. Grandmother of ELLIOT, BETH, ERIC and EMILY HUNKER; BRIA and JONAH GRAY; YITZCHAK ISAAC (HADASSAH) THALER, SARA LEAH (YEHUDA EITAN) KOENIGSBERG, CHANA RAHEL (ISSASCHAR DOV) KOENIGSBERG, LIEBA PEREL, MENACHEM BARUCH, GAVRIEL MOSHE and ELIEZER YEHUDA THALER; and SARAH, MATAN and AVITAL RAFF. Interment Mt. Hebron Cemetery, Queens, NY. The family respectfully requests contributions in her memory be made to the American Heart Association. PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC. JAFFE GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS HITTNER GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS HOCHMAN MARTHA M. HOCHMAN, age 55, a 16-year resident of Lansdale died on January 27, 2012. She was the beloved wife of JEROME HOCHMAN for 26 years. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late GEORGE K. PURDON and the late CLAIRE BLACKBURN PURDON. MARTHA graduated from Michigan State University in 1980. She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, weaving and knitting and was a member of the Philadelphia Weavers Guild. She was a member of Temple Judea of Bucks County. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her loving daughters, ABBY and BETSY; by her sister, CLAIRE MAK of Bloomfield, MI and by her brothers, TIMOTHY PURDON of Canton, MI and JOSEPH PURDON of Tampa, FL. Memorial contributions may be sent to Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation, One Exchange Plaza, 55 Broadway, Ste 302, New York, NY 10006 (www.damonrunyon.org) or to Philabundance, 3616 S. Galloway Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 (www.philabundance.org) Arrangements were by BARON ROWLAND FUNERAL HOME in Abington. HOFFRICHTER MERLE HOFFRICHTER (June 17th, 1945 - February 5, 2012) MERLE HOFFRICHTER of West Palm Beach, Florida, originally from Philadelphia, PA, on February 5, 2012 in her 66th year. Beloved life companion of DOUGLAS TURNER, loving daughter of ANNA FREEDMAN, dear sister of JACK HOFFRICHTER and wife BARBARA, cherished aunt of EVAN HOFFRICHTER and MELISA ESKIN and her husband MARK, daughter LAUREN and son JOSHUA. Memorial donations may be sent to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33407. An online photo tribute from the service may be viewed, as well as a guest book sign in, at www.tillmanfuneralhome.com under obituaries and a name search. HORWITZ SARA (nee ALTUS), Feb. 5, 2012, of Yardley. Wife of the late SIDNEY, mother of JUDY KLEIN (SHELDON), DR. RALPH HORWITZ (SARAH) and the late JOSEPH HORWITZ (JANE), sister of MARION WALLACE, grandmother of RODNEY KLEIN (ROBYN), REBECCA, JILLIAN and JENNIFER HORWITZ; also survived by 2 great grandchildren. Contributions in her memory may be made to The Alzheimer's Disease Assoc, The American Cancer Society or a charity of the donors choice . JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. ISARD HENRY ISARD a retired proprietor died January 29, 2012, she resided in Northeast Phila. Husband of the late CLARIS (Nee KAUFMAN), father of PHILLIP ISARD and SCOTT (BARBARA) ISARD; grandfather of JOSHUA and ADAM. Contributions in his memory may be made to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 34th and Civic Center Boulevard Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104 GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACK GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS GOLDFINE GREENBLATT JAFFE DORIS HADASSAH GOLDFINE an administrative assistant died after a long courageous battle against pancreatic cancer February 7, 2012, she resided in Ardmore, PA. The former DORIS CHANIN, wife of FREDERICK, mother of LOWELL (MORA) GOLDFINE and ARI GOLDFINE; sister of CORA SILVERMAN. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Contributions in her memory may be made to Dr. Yeo - Pancreatic Cancer Fund at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 111 South 11th Street, Phila., PA 19107 HERBERT J. GREENBLATT died on January 24, 2012. Husband of the late SELMA WAXMAN GREENBLATT; Father of BRYNA (FREDERICK) BERMAN; Brother of BEVERLY (and the late GARY) BROWN; Grandfather of SCOTT, BLAIR and MICHAEL; Uncle of JODI and AMY. Contributions in his memory may be made to Richard N. Berman Fund for Cancer Research, Post Office Box 474, Springhouse, PA 19477 or to Dr. Mark Weiss CLL Research Fund, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 843 Chestnut Street, Suite 320, Philadelphia, PA 19107. BEVERLY ANN JAFFE (nee PFIFFERLING), a marketing salesperson died February 7, 2012, she resided in Maple Glen, PA Mother of WARREN JAFFE and ERIC JAFFE; daughter of FRED and IRENE PFIFFERLING; sister of CINDY CURRENS. Contributions in her memory may be made to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW Washington, DC 20024 or to the Dorothy Jaffe Memorial School Fund for Camp Ramah c/o Beth Sholom Congregation 8231 Old York Rd Elkins Park, PA 19027. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACK GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS Judaism isn’t just what we believe, or the prayers we recite or the laws we observe. It’s also about the way we live. How we interact with others. The values we practice. The customs and traditions we embrace and pass down, from one generation to the next. JOSEPH & SONS SERVICE • TRADITION • DIGNITY w w w. l e v i n e f u n e r a l . c o m • i n f o @ l e v i n e f u n e r a l . c o m www.jewishexponent.com JEWISH EXPONENT February 2012 3 FEBRUARY, 2012 DEATH NOTICES JONAS DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES POLINOWSKY DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES JONAS KOTZIN LEDER MALLIN NEUMANN ELEONORE MIRJAM JONAS a retired teacher died Jan. 26, 2012, she resided in Audubon, PA. The former ELEONORE WEINER, wife of noted philosopher, DR. HANS JONAS. Mother of JOHN JONAS (SHEILA), AYALAH JONAS SORKIN, and GABRIELLE JONAS BLOOM (DR. HOWARD BLOOM), grandmother of BENJAMIN COPLAN JONAS, DAVID STEFAN JONAS, JOSEPH JONAS SORKIN, NATALIE JONAS and NASH JONAS. Aunt of JOSEPHA WEINER LEV-AMI. She was an avid reader and traveler with a sharp mind and wit. In lieu of flowers, please send flowers to your mother. MARGARET E. KOTZIN (nee ALLISON) died January 16, 2012 at Rydal Park. She was 95 years old. MARGARET was the Nurse Coordinator for the Cheltenham School District and a member of the Hospital of the Univ. of PA School of Nursing Alumni, Cheltenham High School Retiree's Assn., an Emeritus Board member of the Cheltenham Twp. Adult School, Phila. Chapter Embroiderers Guild of America, and the PA Assoc. of School Retirees. She was the wife of the late JOSEPH N. KOTZIN, mother of DEBORAH KOTZIN (JEROME D. VERLIN) and AARON KOTZIN (DONNA LE GERDA), the sister of WESLEY ALLISON and the grandmother of JOSHUA, HANNAH and ROXY. Contributions may be made to Doctors without Borders or the Nature Conservancy. BERSCHLER and SHENBERG BEATRICE LEDER of Philadelphia, Pa died on January 27, 2012 at age 91. She was a teacher at West Philadelphia and Girls' High schools for 40 years, positively impacting the lives of thousands of students in the classroom, as a class sponsor, as a coach for the debating team, and as a night school teacher of new immigrants. With a remarkable ear for music, BEATRICE was largely self-taught at piano and organ and was the beloved keyboard instrumentalist at services and religious school at Congregation Rodeph Shalom for many years. She loved going to the theater and the movies, and reviewing new films for her neighborhood newspaper. Throughout her life, her philanthropic endeavors were directed to supporting theater and the arts as well as higher education in Philadelphia. BEATRICE was the daughter of the late ANNA (KASDIN) and HYMAN DEGLIN. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, IRVING LEDER. BEATRICE was the dear sister of the late SOL DEGLIN. She is survived by her nephews, STUART (JUDI) and EDWARD (ELLEN) DEGLIN, as well as eight grandnieces and nephews. Contributions in her memory may be made to Congregation Rodeph Shalom MARTIN, February 2, 2012, of Philadelphia, pre-deceased by his son MICHAEL DAVID, he is survived by his granddaughter CLIO MALLIN. Services were private. The family is respectfully requesting that in lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to The American Heart Association or a charity of the donors choice . JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. ETHEL (nee ZLOCZOWER), Feb. 12, 2012 of East Norriton. Wife of the late HEINZ, mother of MARCEL NEUMANN (MAUREEN) and JEANETTE NEUMANN BERSTEIN (MICHAEL BERSTEIN), grandmother of HANNAH and AARON BERSTEIN. MRS. NEUMANN was a Holocaust survivor. Contributions in her memory may be made to The American Cancer Society or a charity of the donor's choice JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACK KEMPLER January 25, 1922-February 2, 2012 HAROLD KEMPLER, 90, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Philadelphia, died February 2, 2012. Preceded in death by his wife, RITA, he is survived by a son, STEPHEN of Sarasota, FL; a niece, JEANNE SPATZ; a nephew, STEVEN WRUBEL, and a sister-in-law, EVELYN GASHFELT. HAROLD was a longtime IRS Federal Investigator and was Decorated U.S. Army Veteran. Burial at King David Memorial Park, Bensalem, PA. KOMITZKY MARTIN KOMITZKY February 1, 2012. Husband of ALINA (nee JAKUBSKI); father of SETH (DIANE), AMY KOMITZKY (DAVID) HENNING and LEA; son of MIRIAM and the late LOUIS; brother of ARNIE (PAM); grandfather of RACHEL and JOSHUA. MR.KOMITZKY lived in Philadelphia, PA. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society 1626 Locust Street Philadelphia, Penn. 19103 GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS KOPSTEIN ISADORE KOPSTEIN died February 13, 2012 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of DOROTHY (nee HERSHOFF), beloved father of MELVYN (ANDREA), BARRY (LAURA) and FRAN KOPSTEIN. Also survived by grandchildren: GREGORY, STEPHEN, MELISSA and BRIAN. Contributions in his memory may be made to Jewish Family & Children’s Service, www.JFCS.org. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS KREIZMAN VIVIAN E. KREIZMAN a retired bookkeeper died on January 24, 2012, she resided in Philadelphia. The former VIVIAN SCHARF, wife of the late JACK KREIZMAN, sister of EVELYNN ROSNER and SYLVIA STEINBERG. Sister-in-law of JEAN SCHARF (the late HERBERT SCHARF). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS or to a charity of the donor's choice. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACK KREVITZ RUTH KREVITZ Died January 26, 2012, she resided in Northeast Phila. The former RUTH STEARNS, wife of the late ALLEN; mother of KENNETH (ROCHELLE); grandmother of ELLYN (TODD) FINE and BENJAMIN KREVITZ (Fiancee AMANDA LABADIE); great grandmother of EZRA and NOAM. Contributions in her memory may be made to Hadassah of Greater Philadelphia 1518 Walnut Street Suite 555 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102 GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACK LASSON HAROLD, February 4, 2012 of Quakertown, Pa. Survived by his loving nieces RANDI JACOBS, LORI LASSON and NANCY LASSON. Services were held at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Quakertown House: 219 East Broad Street Quakertown, Pa. 18951 JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. KOTLOFF DR. LEON KOTLOFF, January 26, 2012, of Wynnewood PA. Beloved husband of his wife of 64 years JEAN (nee BARENBAUM). Father of LAUREN KOTLOFF (STUART MICHAELSON), KAREN KOTLOFF (BENJAMIN DUBOIS) and ROBERT KOTLOFF (DEBRA KOTLOFF). Grandfather oF SARA, ERIC, JACOB, BRIAN and ETHAN. The family respectfully requests that contributions in his memory be made to Doctors without Borders, 333 7th Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York NY 10001-5004. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. Honor the memory of your loved one… Call 215-832-0749 to place your memorial. (https://www.rodephshalom.org/donations.aspx) LEWIS FRANK H., January 21, 2012 of West Windsor, NJ formerly of Philadelphia, PA. Devoted husband of SONDRA (Nee SHERMAN), son of the Late BERTHA and the late MARTIN LEWIS, loving father of STEPHEN LEWIS (ALY) and MARK LEWIS (BAYLEH) and grandfather of BENJAMIN, JORDON, ASHER and LANDON. Donations can be made to: Alzheimer's Association , Greater New Jersey Chapter in memory of Frank H. Lewis 400 Morris Ave., Suite #251, Denville, NJ 07834. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. LICKSTEIN SYLVIA LICKSTEIN a retired officer manager, died January 30, 2012, she resided in Broomall, PA. The former SYLVIA GREEN, wife of the late MICHAEL, mother of GLORIA (BARRY) COLE; grandmother of MEREDITH (BRAD) BRAVERMAN and ADAM (EMILY) COLE. Contributions in her memory may be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 2 International Plaza Suite 245 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19113 MICHEL KARL G. MICHEL died on February 2, 2012 of Atlantic City, NJ. Husband of the late CARMEL (nee CORRADO). Dear friend of DELBERT WOODARD. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Services were held at Montefiore Cemetery (Jenkintown, PA). Contributions in his memory may be made to Huntington Chorea Disease related charities. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. MILLER ROSALIE C. (nee CANTOR) died January 20, 2012. Wife of DR. JEROME MILLER; mother of ANDREW L. MILLER (ROBIN) and RACHEL LEVIN (CRAIG); sister of RICHARD CANTOR; grandmother of BENJAMIN, STEVEN, SYLVIA, TORI and WILLIAM. She was life member of Hadassah, a docent at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Board of Hebrew Sunday School Society, Alumna of Atlantic City High School, Temple University and Teacher's College. Contributions in her memory may be made to Hadassah or The Jewish National Fund. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS MORGEN SYLVIA MORGEN (nee SOBEL) on February 13, 2012. Wife of the late MELVIN MORGEN; mother of DENNIS (HEIDI) MORGEN and BARBARA (DR. JACK) WERTHEIMER; Sister of MIRIAM ZEID; grandmother of KEITH (MELISSA) MORGEN, JODI (DAVID) KATZ, JULIE WERTHEIMER, and SAMANTHA WERTHEIMER; great grandmother of MAGGIE, CHARLES, AUGUST, and WILLOW. Contributions in her memory may be made to Pegasus Riding Academy 8297 Bustleton Ave Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19152 GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS MYERS LIESNER SUSAN MELTSER MYERS (nee EISENBERG) on February 11, 2012, of Newtown Square, PA., wife of DR. ALLEN MYERS; devoted mother of LISA (ANDREW) SMUKLER and MICHAEL MELTSER, step mother of ANDREW (HEATHER) CURRY and SUZANNE MYERS. Also survived by her grandchildren; ROBBY, JANIE, BROOKE, NATHAN, LEILA, and MAX. The family is respectfully requesting contributions in her memory may be made to AFMDA (American Friends of Magen David Adom), 357 7th Ave. Suite #400, New York, NY. 10001. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. PENNY LIESNER (nee RICHTER), a former administrative assistant for the dean of faculty at the Philadelphia College of Arts, died February 2, 2012. Wife of DAVID. Mother of GARY (PATRICIA) LIESNER, and STEVEN (LYNNE) LIESNER. Sister of HARRIET GERSHMAN. Grandmother of JENNIFER, AMANDA, SAMANTHA, MELISSA, JANINE, TRICIA and DENNIS. Great grandmother of DENNIS, JOSEPH, JOSH, ISABELLA, DELANEY and DEANNA. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 DANN NEUBAUER, age 92, died on January 23, 2012. He was an avid violinist and an electronics salesman formerly of Wyndmoor, PA. Beloved husband of the late RUTH; loving father of DR. LANE NEUBAUER (MARK SCHWARTZ) and KIM NEUBAUER (AVRAHAM GERON); dear brother of LILLIAN WEISFELD (DAVID); and adoring grandfather of JOSHUA, LISA, SOPHIA, and DAVID. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Eastern Cooperative Recreation School, www.ecrs.org. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS JOSEPH NEUBAUER PANZER REBA PANZER (nee NARROW) died Jan. 16, 2012 at Lankenau Hospital. She was 98 years old. MRS. PANZER was the wife of the late PHILIP F. PANZER, mother of CHARLENE (DICK) FEINER and CURTIS (PAT) PANZER the grandmother of ADAM (TARA), DAVID (PENNY), DREW (MAGGIE), LAUREN (JEFF) and MISSY and the great grandmother of RAY, ZOE and OLIVIA. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Breast Cancer Research, the Lupus Foundation or the Arthritis Foundation. BERSCHLER and SHENBERG PEARLSTEIN DOROTHY (nee SCHIFFMAN) of Philadelphia, who lived a full and bountiful life, died on February 3, 2012 at age 93. Loving and devoted wife for 72 years to SIDNEY PEARLSTEIN. Beloved mother of BARBARA (SALVATORE) MASTRIANO and LESTER (RONNA GRAY) PEARLSTEIN and adoring Bubby of PETER and LAURA MASTRIANO, KRISTEN and JESSE PEARLSTEIN, and ALICE LI. Dearly loved sister of SARAH PEARLSTEIN and sister-in-law to RUTH and HARRY STARK. Lovingly remembered aunt to many nieces and nephews. Donations may be made to Deborah Hospital Foundation P.O. Box 792, Browns Mills, New Jersey 08015 or Alzheimer's Disease Research 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, Maryland 20871. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. PLUTCHOK SYLVIA DARDIK PLUTCHOK, PHD age 84, of Atlanta, GA died on February 7, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, GEORGE PLUTCHOK; children, RANDY and LINDA PLUTCHOK, ELLEN and JARED KLEIN, EMILY and DANIEL MINTZ, JONATHAN and LOUISE PLUTCHOK; siblings, HERBERT DARDIK, IRVING DARDIK, and RAY JOSELL-METZ; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. SYLVIA was raised at the seashore in Long Branch, NJ. Sign on-line guestbook: www.edressler.com. Funeral services were held on Thursday, February 9th at Riverside Cemetery, Saddle Brook, NJ. Contributions may be made to the National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20005-3970 or YAD Sarah, 450 Park Ave, 7th Floor, NY, NY, 10022-2605. DRESSLER’S JEWISH FUNERAL CARE ATLANTA, GEORGIA 770-451-4999 POLINOWSKY RUTH POLINOWSKY January 31, 2012. Sister of FRANCES HOFFMAN. MS. POLINOWSKY lived in Philadelphia, PA. Contributions in her memory may be made to Hadassah, 1518 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS & SONS SERVICE • TRADITION • DIGNITY w w w. l e v i n e f u n e r a l . c o m • i n f o @ l e v i n e f u n e r a l . c o m 4 February 2012 JEWISH EXPONENT www.jewishexponent.com FEBRUARY, 2012 DEATH NOTICES REISS DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES WASSERMAN DEATH NOTICES REISS RYESKY SNYDER SWAAB RUTH REISS (nee HARROW), age 95, died on January 25, 2012. She was a retired real estate cost accountant who resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wife of the late LOUIS; mother of SHARON (DAVID BANOV) REISS and STEVEN A. (MATT) REISS; and also survived by 4 grandchildren. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Abramson Center for Jewish Life, 1425 Horsham Road, North Wales, Pennsylvania 19454. AARON, on February 12, 2012, of the Artman Home, Ambler, PA, formerly of Maple Glen. Beloved husband of HELENE (nee SILBERMAN) RYESKY, father of KENNETH H. RYESKY, ESQ. (DR. TAMARA WEISS), CAROL R. RYESKY and the late MATTHEW RYESKY, brother of the late BORIS RYESKY. Grandfather of ADAM SNYDER and HAYIM RYESKY. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Assn., the Chai Lifeline or the Artman Home JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. DR. STUART SNYDER a cardiologist died Janaury 25, 2012, he resided in Phila., PA Husband of EILEEN (nee LEBOVIC), father of EMILY and DR. BRIAN (CARLY); brother of ANDREA (PETER) CURTIS, grandfather of ZACHARY and ALEXANDRA. Contributions in his memory may be made to Temple Beth Zion Beth Israel 300 South 18th Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 KATHRYN SWAAB (nee LIFTER), age 95, of Washington, DC, formerly of Elkins Park and Philadelphia, died on February 5, 2012. Beloved wife of the late IRVIN SWAAB; loving mother of PATTY ABRAMSON, GEORGE SWAAB and TERRY SCHWARTZ; Grandmother of JENNY and STACY ABRAMSON, NATALIE and DANIEL SCHWARTZ and great grandmother of ZOE ABRAMSON MAAS, ELLA ABRAMSON MAAS and SAM ABRAMSON MESKILL. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACK ROBACK JACK G. ROBACK of Erdenheim, PA, on February 6, 2012, age 87. Beloved husband of ELAINE (nee BRANDT). Loving father of LINDA WALTERS (CHRISTOPHER) of Wyndmoor, PA, LOUISE ROBACK of Stuyvesant Falls, NY DIANE ROBACK of New York, NY, and JOHN ROBACK (GAIL LANGELOH) of Norwich, VT. Grandchildren: MARK MCBRIDE, CLEO ROBACK and LUCY ROBACK. JACK graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School and NYU College of Engineering. JACK and ELAINE shared 56 years of marriage at the time of her death in 2004. Affectionately known as OBIE, he loved boating, the North Carolina beach and above all his family. Contributions in his memory may be made to the United States Holocaust Memorial Muscum. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS ROSENBLUM HARRY ROSENBLUM died January 24, 2012. Husband of RAE (FEINMAN). Father of DR. NORMAN G. (JILL) ROSENBLUM and SUE ELLEN ROSENBLUM. Brother of DR. GILDA R. TAYLOR and the late SAMUEL ROSENBLUM. Grandfather of BETSY and DOUGLAS. MR. ROSENBLUM was a Certified Public Accountant and a graduate of the Wharton School-University of Pennsylvania. He was a lifetime member of the AICPA and PICPA. Contributions in his memory may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS RUBIN TOBY D. RUBIN (nee GLASS), age 84, died on February 1, 2012. She resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Beloved wife of HARRY L. RUBIN, the late MAX DICKTER, and the late HERMAN LUBOFF; loving mother of JEFFREY (NORINE) DICKTER and GLENN (LYNN McKELVEY) DICKTER; stepmother of STEPHEN J. (SHARON) RUBIN, EILEEN (FRED) GOULD, JAY LUBOFF, the late CAROLYN WETTERGREEN, and the late KENNETH (BARBARA) LUBOFF; dear sister of MORRIS (BEVERLY) GLASS, the late MARION MEYEROWITZ, and SYLVIA SPECTER; loving bubby of MATTHEW, DEREK, COREY, MAX, JESSIE, KYLE, RACHEL, JOSH, LIZA, ALY, and JEFF; and loving great grandmother of ANNA and JACOB. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Holy Redeemer Hospice, 12265 Townsend Road, Phila., PA 19154 or to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACK SOSLOW SERES SAYLOR LEE J. SAYLOR January 21, 2012. Husband of ELAINE (nee ROBINSON); father of CHAD (STEPHANIE) and JASON (ALISON); grandfather of HALEY, PAYTON, and ETHAN ROBERT. MR. SAYLOR served honorably in the Korean War. He was a third degree Mason. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society 1626 Locust Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS SCHAEFFER PHILIP "PETE" SCHAEFFER died on February 4, 2012. He was 100 years old and a resident of Philadelphia, PA. He worked in the Aircraft Industry. Husband of the late ESTHER (nee WILDERMAN). Father of STEPHEN (HARRIET) SCHAEFFER and DR. MICHAEL (LORI) SCHAEFFER. He is also survived by 2 grandsons and one great grandson. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation, Bourse Building, Suite 411, 111 S. Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106 GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS SCHWARTZ MARY B. SCHWARTZ (nee EDELSTEIN) died on January 12, 2012 at the age of 94. She resided in Philadelphia, PA. Wife of the late ISAAC “IZZY” SCHWARTZ; mother of ROBIN (ALAN, ESQ.) FRANK; sister of ISADORE “ITZ” EDELSTEIN, the late ROSE LEVING, STANLEY EDELSTEIN, HERMAN EDELSTEIN, and FRANCES KURLAND; grandmother of EVAN, JORDAN, and JACLYN. Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. XOXOXO GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS SEIDMAN EDWARD SEIDMAN a retired salesperson died January 31, 2012, he resided in Rydal, PA. Husband of the late ADA, father of LEONARD SEIDMAN (SHELLEY), SHERRY SEIDMAN and KEITH SEIDMAN (ARLEEN). Grandfather of RACHEL (JIMMY), ZACHARY, KEVIN, KIMBERLY (JOSH), ILANA and ERICA. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS PAUL SERES died February 15, 2012, of King of Prussia, PA. Loving and devoted husband of MIRIAM (nee SKOLNICK); father and father-in-law of BRUCE and ALLE SERES of Gaithersburg, MD; father of DAVID SERES of Havertown, PA, the late DEBORAH SERES, and brother of SYLVIA SHAPIRO of Wynnewood, PA. Loving grandfather to JORDAN and ADAM SERES of Gaithersburg, MD. A WWII veteran, and the 1st Yiddish-speaking concentration camp liberator inside Ebensee from the 139th Evacuation Hospital attached to Patton's 3rd Army, PAUL was a lifelong hero to all who knew him. Interment at Mt. Sharon Cemetery in Springfield, PA. Contributions may be made in his memory to The Paul Seres Education Endowment Fund at Congregation Or Shalom. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. SHARP GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS SILVER IRVING SILVER January 29, 2012. Beloved husband of FAITH (nee WACHSMAN). Loving father of ELENE (PHILIP) SILVER KAVITSKY, SHARON (ROBERT LICHTMAN) SILVER and BARRY (KRISTIN) SILVER. Caring brother of ABRAHAM (JOAN) SILVER and the late MORRIS (JONI) SILVER and HYMAN SILVER. Devoted grandfather of ELIZABETH and RUSSELL KAVITSKY and ZACHARY and ALEXIS SILVER. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. MR. SILVER was an architect and resided in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Miracle House 80 Eighth Ave #315 New York, New York 10011 or to the Yiddish Book Center 1021 West Street Amherst, Massachusetts 01002 or to Temple Sinai 1401 Limekiln Pike Dresher, Pennsylvania 19025. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACK SELIGSOHN SIRKIN JEROME SIRKIN died February 2, 2012, of Voorhees, NJ, formerly of Valley Forge, PA. Husband of 66 years to BERNICE (nee WEIMAN) SIRKIN. Father of BARBARA (SIDNEY) GELLER and JUDITH (MARK) CIARELLI. Grandfather of DR. PAMELA (BRIAN GOLDBERG) GELLER, ABBIE (JAMIE) POLAK, ERIC CIARELLI and BRETT (JACKIE CHARLES) CIARELLI. Great-grandfather of LILAH POLAK, JOCELYN POLAK and THEODORA GELLER-GOLDBERG. Interment Montefiore Cemetery, Jenkintown, PA. The family respectfully requests contributions in his memory be made to Lions Gate, 1100 Laurel Oak Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043. PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC. Judaism isn’t just what we believe, or the prayers we recite or the laws we observe. It’s also about the way we live. How we interact with others. The values we practice. The customs and traditions we embrace and pass down, from one generation to the next. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS STEINER SAMUEL H., died on February 13, 2012 at the age of 70. Husband of ROBERTA (nee WELCH), father of WILLIAM (MELISSA) STEINER sister of RITA STEINER, grandfather of JACOB, AARON and MARLEY. Contributions in his memory can be made to the American Heart Association, 5455 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214. VERBITS RUTH (nee BLONSKY) February 5, 2011 of Media, PA. formerly of Drexel Hill, PA. Mother of MARILYN S. VERBITS and DAVID J. (DEBRA) VERBITS. Sister of VERA SANDGARTEN and the late EVE EISENBERG. Grandmother of RACHEL and EMILY. The family respectfully request that contributions in RUTH'S memory be made to the Martins Run Resident's Assistance Fund. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS STANLEY L. SHARP died on February 8, 2012 at the age of 88. Husband of BETTY (nee EDELMAN); Father of DAVID (NANCY) and HARRIET; Brother of HERBERT (MIRIAM) and the late ROSALIND KESSLER; Grandfather of BENJAMIN. Contributions in his memory may be made to Main Line Reform Temple or a charity of the donor’s choice. VALERIE SELIGSOHN (nee JESRALY), age 69, died on February 3, 2012. She was an accomplished professional artist, Professor of Art & Design for 36 years, and she started the Art Program at Community College of Philadelphia. She is also associated with Gross McCleaf Gallery, art hangs in Bellevue Hospital, large mural at Breast Cancer Center in New York, and the Reading Museum. Wife of MELVIN; mother of ABIGAIL and the late ZACHARY; and sister of CAROL JOSEL. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), 34th & Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS JACK SOSLOW died on January 23, 2012 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of IDA (nee PERCHICK); loving father of SCOTT (SUSAN) SOSLOW and MARK (JACKIE) SOSLOW; adored grandfather of MATTHEW SOSLOW, AMANDA SOSLOW, GENNA SOSLOW and JESSICA SOSLOW. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Assn. or the Alzheimer's Assn. STUCATUR ANNETTE BARBARA STUCATUR a homemaker died January 20, 2012, she resided in Philadelphia. She was a member of Bristol Jewish Center. The former ANNETTE CLASKO, wife of the late IRVIN. Mother of MARC STUCATUR and LENNARD STUCATUR, grandmother of JOSHUA and DANIEL. Contributions in her memory may be made to Leukemia Foundation, 555 North Lane, Suite 5010, Conshohocken, PA 19428 GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS SUSSMAN ARTHUR, Jan. 29, 2012, of Audubon. Husband of SYDELL (nee RESNICK) and the late ROSALIE (nee NAGEL); father of JANET COLEMAN (SCOTT) and the late ILENE SUSSMAN (BRIAN KELLY); stepfather of JOAN BLATTNER (DANIEL), JILL LYON (DAVID) and DONALD LEVINE; brother of SHEILA TELLER and the late LEONARD SUSSMAN; grandfather of RHY KELLY, JACOB COLEMAN, BRANDON BLATTNER, AMANDA BLATTNER, MARISA LYON, JONATHAN LYON and ZACHARY LYON. ARTHUR was blessed to have the love of the LEVINES, his large extended family. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. SUSSMAN LILLIAN (nee FISCHER), 97, of Bryn Mawr, on February 8, 2012. Formerly of Bala Cynwyd, PA. Wife of 55 years of the late DR. MARCEL S. SUSSMAN. Loving mother of LAURENCE P. SUSSMAN and ELIZABETH J. SUSSMAN. Sister of the late BERT, ANNE and BETTY. Daughter of the late REGINA FISCHER. Services and interment were private. The family respectfully requests that contributions in her memory be made to Living Beyond Breast Cancer, 354 W. Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA 19041 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. JOSEPH VITOW BARRY H., February 3, 2012 of Villanova, PA. Husband of NINA ROBINSON VITOW. Father of JACQUELINE (DAVID) ALLEN and SONJA (SAMUEL SKEEN) VITOW. Grandfather of GAVIN ALLEN. Brother of SUZANNE (DAN MEISTER) ZINGLER. The family respectfully requests that contributions in Barry's memory be made to University Of Pennsylvania Men's Basketball. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. WARWICK GERTRUDE WARWICK (nee ULAN), age 97, died on January 20, 2012. She was a retail men's clothing store merchant who resided in Mays Landing, New Jersey. She was also a lifetime member of Congregation Ohev Shalom. Loving mother of ROCHELLE MILLER GEWERTZ (HOWARD GEWERTZ); and also survived by 2 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and 5 step great grandchildren. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Warwick Fund at Congregation Ohev Shalom, 2 Chester Road, Wallingford, Pennsylvania 19086 or a charity of the donor's choice. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS WASSERMAN ROSE WASSERMAN, (nee KATZ), age 94, died February 5, 2012. Beloved wife of the late ALBERT A. WASSERMAN. Dear mother of ROCHELLE “SHELLY” and JERROLD SNYDER. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Abramson Center for Jewish Life, 1425 Horsham Road, North Wales, PA 19025. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS & SONS SERVICE • TRADITION • DIGNITY w w w. l e v i n e f u n e r a l . c o m • i n f o @ l e v i n e f u n e r a l . c o m www.jewishexponent.com JEWISH EXPONENT February 2012 5 FEBRUARY, 2012 DEATH NOTICES WEINBERG DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES MEMORIALS WEINBERG WEISS WOLF COHEN ELEANOR WEINBERG (nee LEFF) January 23, 2012. Beloved wife of the late EDWARD I. MILLER and the late RALPH H. WEINBERG. Loving mother of ANDREW MILLER (KAREN), ALAN "LANNY" MILLER (ETTA), and MARGY JACOBY (DAN). Dear sister of MURIAL LEFF. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. ELEANOR was the owener of Miller Drugs located at Kensington and Allegheney for over 50 years until her retirement in 1988. Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. LEROY M. WEISS died on January 24, 2012. Husband of ESTELLE (nee COHEN). Father of ALVAN (MARY) WEISS, ELLIS (DEANNA) WEISS and ELYSA WEISS. Grandfather of MEGAN WEISS, MERYL LEVENTON, ALIX LEVENTON, LAUREN WEISS, SAMUEL WEISS, BENJAMIN WEISS and DANIEL WEISS. Contributions in his memory may be made to Children's Hospital of Phila., 34th and Civic Center Blvd., Phila., PA 19104. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. JULES WOLF, age 87, died on February 15, 2012. He taught in the Philadelphia School District for 41 years. He was also a WWII Air Force Veteran. Husband of PAM (nee FRIEDMAN) WOLF and the late GERTRUDE BANK; father of CAROL (ROBERT WITTMAN) WOLF, DAVID (MEARA) WOLF, and the late DIANE WOLF; brother of BETTY (BILL) POLLEN; grandfather of SITA, ABHI, DARA, and SARAH; stepfather of JILL (DAVID) LUDWIG and BRETT MILLER; stepgrandfather of ANNIE and MICHAEL; and also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, P.O. Box 91840, Santa Barbara, CA 93190 or to Abramson Hospice, 1425 Welsh Road, North Wales, PA 19454. In Loving Memory CLAIRE COHEN 8/7/22 - 2/9/99 From my heart I tell you that what I say is true. No man ever loved his wife more than I loved you. Forever in my heart IRV WILF GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS WEINER RUTH GRACE WEINER an interior designer died February 5, 2012, she resided in Willow Grove, PA The former RUTH WALDMAN, wife of the late EDGAR, mother of BETH COHEN (LARRY PFEIFFER) and GLENN WEINER (JENNIFER), sister of THELMA UDIS (EDWARD); grandmother of ERIC COHEN, EMILY WEINER and JACOB WEINER. Contributions in her memory may be made to FORCE Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered 16057 Tampa Palms Boulevard Suite W, PMB#373 Tampa, Florida 33647 GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS WEINER WARREN H. WEINER died Feb. 13, 2012, of Villanova, PA. Beloved husband of PENNY (nee BROWN), father of ROBYN (BRIAN) CARP and KIMBERLY (GEOFFREY) BLOCK, brother of ARTHUR (SUNNY) WEINER, grandfather of JORDIN, RILEY, GREGORY, LUKE and BAILEY. The family respectfully request that contributions in WARREN'S memory are made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 555 North Lane, Suite 5010, Conshohocken, PA. 19428, or to a charity of the donor's choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. DONALD STANLEY WILF 84 an extraordinary multitalented artist, designer, business consultant, landscaper and architectural consultant died January 15th in Haverford Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Art. As a student he won an award for television design in a juried show by Broadway designer Joe Melziner. He began his own interior design company as Donald Stanley Incorporated. He also was design consultant to various businesses including the DuPont company of Wilmington Delaware. As an artist he showed his paintings in 14 different exhibitions by invitation with other artists over the years. The majority of his paintings were sold at these events. He painted in nearly all mediums including oil, pastel, gouache and a specialized ceramic painting technique. His 175 purchased paintings are in private collections in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New York, Florida, Arizona, Oregon and Paris France. His paintings have a theatricality of another time and place when manners, gestures and presence was respected and held in esteem. Faces were deliberately eliminated in some paintings because facial features can be a distraction. The viewers have to bring their own personal experiences to derive the true depth of his work. His art reflects his own life experiences. Prior to retirement he retained a client base of 30 to 40 clients per year.. He also designed sets and costumes for the University of Pennsylvania Modern Dance Department and was its resident designer. He freelanced as costume designer for the showgirls during the era of the Latin Casino in New Jersey. He was producer/designer for 10 weeks summer reviews for four consecutive years at the Log Tavern resort in the Poconos. He designed the entire costume catalog for one of the major costume businesses in Philadelphia for several years. DONALD WANTED TO THANK ALL OF THE PEOPLE WHO GAVE HIM THE PLEASURE OF FRIENDSHIP AS WELL AS CLIENT FRIENDS WORKING WITH THEM IN THEIR HOMES. HE THANKS YOU ALL! He is survived by DR. PETER H ARGER M.D. his life long partner for 50 years as well as his personal business partner and his brother JEROME WILF. Donations may be made to the Anti-Defamation League at 1500 Market St., Suite 2415 W. Tower, Philadelphia, PA 19102. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS MEMORIALS MEMORIALS COHEN In Loving Memory of BEVERLY COHEN On Her Eleventh Yahrzeit February 16. 2012 Loved And Missed By Her Husband, Children, Grandchildren, Brother, Family And Her Many Friends MARKS WOOD GLORIA WOOD (nee WEINTRAUB), age 78, died on December 11, 2011. She was the Owner Founder, CEO of Helping Hand Home Health Care in Jenkintown, PA, the Director of Nursing - Willow Crest Bamberger Division of Albert Einstein Medical Center, and graduate of Albert Einstein School of Nursing R.N. Loving wife of ROBERT WOOD; mother of AMY WOOD PRYOR and LEE ANN WOOD; sister of BERNARD WEINTRAUB, M.D.; and grandmother of WALTER TILLMAN and JOEL TILLMAN. A beautiful woman in every way who was loved and will be missed by her husband of 57 years (sweetheart 2 1/2) and family more than words can express. Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS YUSEM RICHARD, February 6, 2012, of Sommerville, NJ. And Philadelphia, PA. Husband of RISE P. NEWMAN. Father of MAX YUSEM and QUINN YUSEM. Son of PHYLLIS (nee FOSTER) and the late HOWARD YUSEM. Brother of STUART (PAULA) YUSEM, ELIZABETH (STEVEN) FUERST and PATRICIA (LEE) HERMAN. Services were held Thursday February 9, 2012. Interment Roosevelt Memorial Park. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, INC. KOHN "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." - Dr. Seuss We remember with love BEVERLY, BUD and ROB KOHN. You are missed. SUSAN and DAVID KOHN, SARAH HAWKINS, JULIE, FORD, EMILY and ETHAN BURNS. IN LOVING MEMORY OF MITZI MARKS ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF HER THIRD YAHRZEIT our lives go on without you But nothing is the same We have to hide our heartaches When someone speaks your name Sad are the hearts that love you Silent the tears that fall Living our lives without you is the hardest part of all You did so many things for us Your heart was kind and true And when we needed someone We could always count on you The special times will not return When we were all together But with the love within our hearts You will be with us forever We love and miss you Love Always, MARV, KAREN, RICK, ROB, JODI, ANDREA, ROB, JENN, ALLIE, CORY, JEFF, TYLER, DANI, JESSE, CARL, BEA, BOB KUSHNER In Loving Memory of HILDA F. KUSHNER on her 4th Yahrzeit August 20th 1918 - March 9, 2008 Loved and Sadly Missed By BERNIE, ALAN, ROBBIE and BRIAN May God Grant Her Eternal Rest IN SYMPATHY WIND MYRA F. SNYDER of Ft Lauderdale, Florida, wishes to announce the passing of her beloved sister HARRIET S. WIND on January 30, 2012. She was a wonderful, devoted sister and will be sadly missed. Honor the memory of your loved one… TENNENBAUM IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELLEN LANE TENNENBAUM 1/21/48 - 2/22/11 Those we love don't go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed and very dear We love you very much ELLEN MOM, DARREN, MELANIE, GINGER and JUSTIN WIEZER ELIAS 4/30/62 - 2/5/2000 What we wouldn't give to have you here ELI. You Inspire Us, You Teach Us, You Hold and Love Us 12 Years. & Yesterday LOVE YOU FOREVER & ALWAYS, BETTY and SARA Call 215-832-0749 to place your memorial. 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