Death Notices
ASKIN
SELMA ASKIN (nee Dubin), age 89, passed away on October 23, 2009. She was a retired school teacher who resided in Melrose Park, Pennsylvania. Wife of the late DAVID ASKIN; mother of SUSAN (DR. STEVEN) GLAUSER and RICHARD (ELIZABETH) ASKIN; sister of GEORGE DUBIN; and grandmother of MICHAEL & DANIEL ASKIN and RACHEL & JOSHUA GLAUSER. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Womens Center of Montgomery County, Elkins Park Square, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania 19027 or the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103, or NA-AMAT USA, 350 5th Avenue, Suite 4700, New York, New York, 10118
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BECKER
JEAN KIRSCH BECKER Died October 23, 2009, she resided in Phila. The former JEAN TEPER, wife of the late IRWIN BECKER and the late ALBERT KIRSCH. Mother of ELIZABETH (JONATHAN) HANNA and MARILYN (GABOR HERMAN) KIRSCH. Grandmother of DAVID and AMY DIEHL. Contributions in her memory may be made to Rhode Island College 600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 www.ric.edu (401)456-8000
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BERREST
SOLOMON BERREST age 95, died October 21, 2009. Husband of the late HILDA BERREST (nee BLEICH). Father of JANET RUDMAN (JEROME). Brother of ANNE KEAN. Uncle of JEFF BERREST. Services were held at JOHN F. FLUEHR AND SONS INC., 3301-15 Cottman Ave. Interment was in King David Memorial Park. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Jewish War Veterans, Drizin-Weiss Post #215, 913 Tyson Ave., Phila., PA 19111.
CARDONICK
EVELYN CARDONICK (nee JACKS), age 89, passed away on October 26, 2009. Born in Carbondale, PA, but last resided in West Palm Beach, FL. Wife of the late DAVID; mother of MARVIN CARDONICK; sister of HAROLD JACKS and PAUL JACKS; grandmother of NICOLE (JESSE) BENNER and TARA (TERRY) HOLMAN; and great grandmother of JACKSON, DYLAN, and BRODY.
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FENSTER
EDWIN “ABNER” FENSTER died on October 26, 2009. He was a retired controller and resided in Northeast Philadelphia. He was the husband of HELEN (nee ARROW); father of BRUCE (NATALIE) FENSTER and ROBERT FENSTER; brother of HENRY (BLOSSOM) FENSTER and JAY (CHARLENE) FENSTER and grandfather of DAVID and JACK. Contributions in his memory may be made to Hadassah 1518 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102 or Holy Redeemer Hospice 12265 Townsend Road Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19154.
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FERTIK
LILLIAN RUBIN FERTIK died on Sunday, October 25, 2009, age 96, at the Hebrew Home of Greater Washington in Rockville, MD. She is survived by her children, MARIAN FERTIK RICHTER (ROBERT) and PHILIP FERTIK (ELIZABETH), and her grandchildren, RACHEL and MICHAEL RICHTER and HARRIET FERTIK. After a graveside ceremony she was buried on Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at Montefiore Cemetery, Jenkintown, PA, beside her late husband HARRY, who died in 1974 after 35 years of marriage. The family observed shiva at the Richter home in Bethesda, MD. Charitable contributions may be made to the Hebrew Home or the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, where she volunteered for many years.
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FIERMAN
LILLIAN RUTH FIERMAN, 85, of Hammonton, NJ, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, died on October 28, 2009. She is survived by her sister, MILDRED HIMMELSTEIN; her niece, SHELLEY HIMMELSTEIN, and her nephew, STUART HIMMELSTEIN. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
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FINNEL
FRED FINNEL A retired marketer in the building supply industry died October 25, 2009. He resided in Cinnaminson, NJ. Brother of NATHANIEL FINNEL (EDIE KOSSOFF) and WILLIAM (BLANCHE). Uncle of BONNIE GALE, ARTHUR (ILSA) FINNEL, ILENE (MARK) MASTER and GAIL FINNEL. Also survived by great nieces and great nephews.
Contributions in his memory may be made to
American Diabetes Foundation 150 Monument Road, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.
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FRANK
SHIRLEY FRANK (nee AXLER), age 80, passed away on October 26, 2009. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but last resided in Delray Beach, Florida. Wife of MARTIN; mother of CAREN FRANK and LISA BAKER; sister of SELMA TAITELMAN, NORMA GREENBERG and LOIS (RAY) SPIEGEL; and grandmother of CHELSEA and ANDREW. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, South Jersey Chapter, 1415 Route 70 East, Suite 502, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034.
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GOLDBERG
SHIRLEY A. GOLDBERG (nee ZATKOW) died on October 20, 2009, beloved wife of the late HENRY GOLDBERG; devoted mother of JOAN (ELLIS) RUBIN and the late ARTHUR GOLDBERG; dear sister of ALAN ZATKOW. Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
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GROSSMAN
KAY GROSSMAN (nee SHRAGER), formerly of Philadelphia, died in Los Angeles, CA, on October 9, 2009, after a long illness. She was the daughter of BERNARD and RETA (BARISH) SHRAGER of Mayfair, Philadelphia. She is survived by her daughter RACHEL GROSSMAN TOOHEY (DANIEL), Diamond Bar, CA, her beloved grandchildren, GRACE and JACOB, her brother, STANLEY SHRAGER (EDWARD MICHAEL) of Allentown, PA, her cousins, and her many good friends. KAY was a retired elementary school teacher and had taught more than 40 years in the La Mirada/Norwalk School District. She had previously been a teacher at the former Crispan Elementary School in Philadelphia. KAY attended Olney High School and earned BS and MS degrees at Temple University before moving to California with her former husband, MORTON GROSSMAN in 1959. She was an active member of Ner Tamid Temple of Downey, CA. For many years, KAY took aerobic classes and tap dancing lessons. KAY traveled extensively in the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Israel. Her intelligence, kindness, warmth, and honesty will always be remembered. Contributions may be made to your favorite charity in KAY’s memory. Arrangements were made by
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KATZ
ROBERT IRWIN KATZ, MD, age 72, died peacefully on October 21, 2009 at Presbyterian Medical Center in Phila. Loving husband of MIMSYE (nee WILSON) KATZ, loving father of ADAM, DANIEL and SUSAN and the late DAVID, grandfather of ISABELLA and devoted brother of the late RICHARD KATZ. He is very fondly remembered by the many people he touched as a physician, first in Atlantic City and then for many years at Presbyterian Medical Center in Phila. He was known for his sharp mind, great sense of humor, and he touched many people's lives with his passion for healing both the body and mind. DR. KATZ graduated from Middlebury College in 1958, and from Howard University Medical School in 1963. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and co-workers, colleagues and patients. Contributions in his memory may be made to David M. Katz Scholarship Fund, Boyer College of Music and Dance, Temple University, 1715 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122. Attention: Tara Webb
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KELMAN
ETHEL KELMAN a retired merchant in the luncheonette business died October 26, 2009. She resided in Northeast Phila. The former ETHEL GREEN, wife of ABRAHAM, mother of LORI TAITELMAN and the late RICHARD COOK. Grandmother of JILLIAN. Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
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KRAMER
MIRIAM KRAMER a retired secretary for the Phila School District died October 26, 2009. She resided in Center City Phila. The former MIRIAM SHANEFIELD, wife of the late MORRIS, mother of DAVID (SUSAN IWAMOTO) KRAMER and EDWARD (BETH HARTMAN) KRAMER. Sister of GLADYS FEINBERG and JUDY SHANEFIELD. Grandmother of MAX and ERIK. Contributions in her memory may be made to Hadassah 1518 Walnut Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102 or Philadelphia Orchestra 260 South Broad Street Suite 1600 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102
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KRAMER
PHILIP KRAMER died on October 28, 2009. He was a retired jeweler and resided in Philadelphia. He was the husband of the late HELEN; father of SHERYL KRAMER, WENDY (JACK) COHEN and MARC (SHARON) KRAMER; brother of EVELYN BECKER; grandfather of SAMANTHA (MICHAEL) WODOTINSKY, RYAN COHEN, JORDYN (ERIK) SNYDER, CHASE KRAMER, KIMBERLY KRAMER, JONATHAN (LOREN) MILLER and SCOTT (CHRISSY) MILLER and great grandfather of DEREK, JARETT, DANIEL and ELIAS. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
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LEVIT
ALLEN B. LEVIT died on October 27, 2009, of Abington. Father of SALLY LEVIT and MARILYN LEVIT, brother of EARL and MARTIN LEVIT, long time companion of KATHRYN BUCKINGHAM. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
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LEVITT
CAROL LEE (nee PICHNEY) LEVITT died on October 26, 2009. She was a building sub contractor and resided in Bensalem. She was the wife of LARRY LEVITT; mother of LEAH LEVITT and MELANIE LEVITT; daughter of MILDRED PICHNEY and the late MARVIN PICHNEY and sister of SHERYL HERSHINGER and BARBARA ROTHMAN. Contibutions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society 1626 Locust Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103.
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LUBORSKY
LESTER LUBORSKY died on October 22, 2009, of Philadelphia, PA. Husband of the late RUTH (nee SAMSON) LUBORSKY; father of LISE LUBORSKY, ELLEN LUBORSKY and PETER LUBORSKY; brother of MELVIN (DENA) LUBORSKY and FRED (FLORENCE) LUBORSKY; also survived by 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Society for Psychotherapy Research, c/o Tracy D. Eells, Dept. of Psychiatry, Univ. of Louisville, 401 E. Chestnut St., Suite 610, Louisville, KY 40202.
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NEMCHEK
MARIANNE NEMCHEK (nee WILDAU) died on October 16, 2009 of Philadelphia. Wife of the late MORRIS. Mother of the late SANDI FEDER. Survived by her son-in-law GEORGE FEDER, her grandchildren KELLY FEDER MILLER (GREG), and CHRISTOPHER FEDER and her great grandchild BRAYDEN MILLER. Contributions in her memory may be made to The Deborah Heart and Lung Center, 200 Trenton Road, Browns Mills, NJ 08015.
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NIRES
ETTA NIRES a medical administrator died October 26, 2009. She resided in Ambler, PA The former ETTA BAGINSKI, wife of the late MORRIS M., beloved mother of CELIA ROTHKOPF and the later ELLIOTT NIRES; beloved mother-in-law of KAREN NIRES and the late BRAD ROTHKOPF; loving grandmother of LAUREN (DANIEL RUBIN) ROTHKOPF, JAY (DEBBIE) ROTHKOPF, AVI (DIEGO TORRES) NIRES and ILANA NIRES; loving great grandmother of MICHAEL, MATTHEW, BREEANA and TYLER.
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RAVITCH
SHIRLEY M. (nee MONDAL) RAVITCH, died on October 25, 2009 of Delray Beach, FL. Wife of LEONARD RAVITCH. Mother of EILEEN KAPLAN and DALE (GREG) RUTZ. Sister of HARRIET (RICHARD) GROSSMAN. Grandmother of RACHEL KAPLAN, JULIANNE RUTZ and NATALIE RUTZ. Sister-in-law of MURRAY and ROBERTA RAVITCH. Interment Crescent Memorial Park, Pennsauken, NJ. The family respectfully requests contributions in her memory be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
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ROBERTS
ARNIE ROBERTS died on October 27, 2009. He was an art director and resided in Rosemont, PA. He was the father of CHRISTY BRECHNER (CLIFFORD) and ALI ROBERTS (ROGER STEERMAN); brother of HOWARD ROBERTS (LINDA); grandfather of LIZZIE PENNA, CARLY BRECHNER, JUSTIN STEERMAN and DREW BRECHNER and former husband of JUDI DISSIN. Contributions in his memory may be made to theMultiple Sclerosis Society 1 Reed Street Suite 200 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147 or to Main Line Animal Rescue
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ROVNER
EDWARD H. ROVNER a former labor leader died October 22, 2009. He resided in Atlantic City, NJ. Husband of BESS (Nee GROSSMAN), father of ROBERT A. ROVNER (SHERRIE SAVETT), HOWARD P. ROVNER (SHARON) and BONNIE LANDIS. Brother of HELEN KURTZ and the late MARTIN ROVNER. Grandfather of STEVEN ROVNER (ELAINE), DANIEL ROVNER, SETH ROVNER, BRENT ROVNER and HEATHER ROVNER, Great Grandfather of JARETT, ZACHARY and ALEC. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
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RUBIN
DR. MORTON RUBIN died on October 21, 2009 of Tamarac, FL. Wife of SANDRA MCKENNA. Father of DR. CARL (MERRI) RUBIN and DR. ROBERT RUBIN. Grandfather of BRIAN (JENNIFER) RUBIN, SCOTT RUBIN, JENNIFER (MICHAEL MARVIN) RUBIN- GINGOLD and ZACHARY RUBIN-GINGOLD. Great-Grandfather of ERIC RUBIN. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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SCHAB
MARTIN SCHAB died on October 25, 2009 of Philadelphia. Husband of LINDA (nee MCMANN), father of MATTHEW SCHAB and SCOTT SCHAB, stepfather of KAREN BAKER and THOMAS BAKER, grandfather of LATIA and EDELL GRANT. Contributions in his memory may be made to F.O.P. Lodge #5 Survivors Fund, 1336 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia, PA 19123.
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SCHAPIRO
SHIRLEY (nee MALKIN) SCHAPIRO, died on October 26, 2009 of Marlton, NJ. Beloved wife of the late JOE SACKS and the late MORTON SCHAPIRO. Loving mother of ILENE SACKS, DR. FRED (LESLEE) SACKS and the late BRUCE SACKS. Step-mother of GLEN (BARBARA) SCHAPIRO. Grandmother of MICHAEL SACKS, JENNIFER SACKS and EVAN SCHAPIRO. Sister of MORTON MALKIN and the late SID MALKIN. Also survived by nieces and nephews. The family respectfully requests that contributions in her memory be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
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SHERMAN
SYLVIA SHERMAN, 90, died Thursday, October 22, 2009, of Squirrel Hill, PA formerly of Philadelphia, PA, and Chicago, IL; beloved wife of the late MILTON SHERMAN; loving mother of SHEILA RICHMAN of Wyncote, PA, ARYEH (ROCHELLE) SHERMAN of Point Breeze, PA and KENNY (ZEHAVA) SHERMAN of Israel; cherished grandmother of AARON (ETY) RICHMAN, BRYAN (LIAT) RICHMAN, GEOFFREY RICHMAN, SARAH RICHMAN, YANIV (SHAWNA) SHERMAN, ILAN (ELICIA) SHERMAN, MOSHE (KATE) SHERMAN, ETY SHERMAN, YARON SHERMAN and SHERON SHERMAN; doting great- grandmother of nine; devoted daughter of the late WILLIAM and ANNA LITT CHESTER; dear sister of the late SIMON CHESTER. Grave-site services and interment were held at Agudath Achim Cemetery , Forest Hills, PA. Contributions may be made to the Jewish Family and Children's Service, 5743 Bartlett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
SILVER
ETHEL SILVER, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away October 26, 2009, and is survived by her husband, JOE “YOSH” SILVER; her children, LEE, BRUCE, and SUSAN; her sister MIRIAM SPERLING, her brother JOSEPH “SONNY” GOODMAN; and her grandchildren, JASON, BRIANNA, REBECCA, ARI, MAX, SIERRA and LOGAN. She was very much loved and will be deeply missed. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
SILVERSTEIN
ROY SILVERSTEIN died on October 25, 2009. He was a retired builder and resided in Northeast Philadelphia. He was the husband of CLAIRE (nee LEVIN); father of LINDA EDWARDS and LOUIS NATHAN and grandfather of JESSICA, SARA, KYLE and HANA. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Kidney Fund 6110 Executive Boulevard Suite 1010 Rockville, Maryland 20852
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SOSKIN
NETTIE SOSKIN (nee LEVITZKY) of Troutdale, OR, formerly of Quakertown, PA died on October 23, 2009. She was a retired bookkeeper. She was the beloved wife of the late SOLOMON SOSKIN; devoted mother of RONALD SHERR (LAURA) of Edgewater Park, NJ, DAVID SHERR (BONNIE) of Pleasant Hill, CA and ANN MUELLER (AUGUST) of Troutdale, OR. She is also survived by 8 loving grandchildren and 8 loving great grandchildren. Contributions in her memory may be made to Cong. B'Nai Israel of Rossmoor, PO Box 2070, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
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SPECTOR
EVONNE “BONNIE” SPECTOR passed away on Friday, October 23, 2009 after a five-year courageous battle with lung cancer. She is survived by a daughter, DEBRA SPECTOR WILLIAMS, of Austin, TX; a son RICHARD DAVID SPECTOR of Grafton, MA and a granddaughter of, SOPHIA SPECTOR. Also, she is survived by her brother, DR. RONALD A. BRAUNER (MARCIA) of Pittsburgh, PA. “BONNIE” was a long-time flea market dealer at Shupp’s Grove in Adamstown, PA.
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STONE
MARSHA R. (nee STUP) STONE died on October 27, 2009. She was a bookkeeper and resided in Bensalem. She was the wife of ROBERT; mother of HAL (JENNIFER) STONE and ERIC (DANIELL) STONE; sister of MORTON (ELAINE) STUPP, ESTHER MYERS and DOROTHY KLEVAN and grandmother of ZACHARY, XANDER and ZANE. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association Memorial Fulfillment Center 5455 N. High Street Columbus, Ohio 43214
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SWAIN
DR. ROBERT B. SWAIN died on October 26, 2009, of Penn Valley, PA. Former Chairman of the Department of Urology at Metropolitan Hospital in Philadelphia, PA and Suburban General Hospital in Norristown, PA. Current Medical Director of Vertical Screening, Inc. Husband of PHYLLIS (nee MERSKY). Father of STEVEN (KARIN) SWAIN and ANDREW (JULIA) SWAIN. Brother of the late ANNETTE SWAIN-RAPHAEL. Grandfather of JACOB, DAVID, RACHEL and MATTHEW. The family respectfully request that contributions in his memory be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
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WEINBERGER
JACK WEINBERGER, age 94, died on October 11, 2009. Born in Philadelphia to SARA and SAMUEL WEINBERG, he was a dedicated "Philly Boy," who loved the Eagles and Phillies. He was a proud 32nd Degree Mason, and owner of Gino's Restaurant and Gallery at 1613 Walnut in the '60's and 70's. He worked at Stiffel Senior Center during his retirement years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, ROSE "SHERRY" WEINBERGER (Nee GINSBURG),and is survived by daughters, ELYCE ELLIS, MELANIE BLATT,and PENNY GILCHRIST,granddaughters WENDY, MARNIE, LINDSAY and CHELSEA, grandsons ALAN, KEATH, and STEPHEN, great-granddaughters SAGE and LIANA, and great-grandsons BENJAMIN and SEAN. Graveside services were held on October 13, at King David Memorial Park in Bensalem, PA. Contributions may be made to Capital Hospice.
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WEXLER
GERALD WEXLER, age 81, passed away on October 22, 2009. He was president of Adams Clothes for over 30 years until 1970 and became owner of Parkley Knitwear for 13 years. After that he went into various business ventures until his retirement 10 years ago. Beloved husband of NORMA (nee LICHTIG); devoted father of BRAD (AILEEN) WEXLER, HOPE (STUART) KADESH, and CLIFF (KAREN) WEXLER; dear brother of RUTH SEGAL and the late MARTIN WEXLER; and loving grandfather of BRETT and CHAD KADESH, and KARA, ALEXANDRA, ARIANA and QUINN WEXLER. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
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WOLFBERG
MARIAN WOLFBERG died Oct 22, 2009. Retired bookkeeper for various retail outlets. Graduate of South Phila High School for Girls. The former MARIAN HORWITZ, wife of the late SAMUEL, mother of GAIL CRANE (TOM) and EILEEN WOLFBERG (TOM JACKSON). Sister of PEARL SENDROW (SEYMOUR) and ELAINE GINSBERG (SIDNEY) Grandmother of MATTHEW (MEGAN) GILLESPIE and BENJAMIN GILLESPIE, great grandmother of DELANEY GILLESPIE Contributions in her memory may be made to The Quaker School at Horsham 250 Meetinghouse Road Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044 www.quakerschool.org (215)674-8513 or Keystone Hospice 8765 Stenton Avenue Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038
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ZITIN
LYNNE ZITIN (nee MILLER) died October 28, 2009, of Cherry Hill, NJ. Wife of STEPHEN H. ZITIN. Mother of MICHELE S. (MICHAEL A.) BOTTINO and BRANDON A. ZITIN. Daughter of MARJORIE (nee GREENWALD) and the late CHARLES MILLER. Sister of TAMI BLACKWELL, WENDY SOUTHWELL, CHARLES MILLER, JR., HOLLY CRUMBACK, SHANNON PARNOFIELLO and MARK MILLER. Grandmother of NICOLAS and MIA. The family respectfully requests that contributions in her memory be made for Cancer Research.
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ZURKOW
FRANCES M. ZURKOW died October 23, 2009 at Westminster Health Care Center in Dover. Born April 6, 1922 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of BERNARD S MILLER and ALYCE (LEAF) MILLER. Her maternal grandfather, WILLIAM B. LEAF, was a founder and publisher of several Jewish newspapers, including the Jewish Daily Forward of New York. After her graduation from West Philadelphia High School, where her classmates voted her Most Likely To Succeed, she attended secretarial school. During World War II, she worked for the US Army in Fredericksburg, VA. She was predeceased by her husband, ROBERT J. ZURKOW, DDS of Dover and by her younger sister, GLORIA POSNER. MRS. ZURKOW is survived by her children, PAMELA ZURKOW PRAMUKA of Moloa’a, Hawaii, and JEFFREY LEAF ZURKOW of Camden, Maine. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, October 27, at Beth Emeth Memorial Park, Faulkland Road, Wilmington. The family asks that contributions be made to your favorite charity. Cards may be sent to Pamela Pramuka at PO Box 30885, Anahola, HI 96703 or to Jeff Zurkow at PO Box 249, Camden, ME 04843.
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