Death Notices
ADELMAN
LOUIS ADELMAN, age 90, passed away on September 20, 2008. He was a retired automobile salesman who resided in Warminster, PA. The beloved husband of MURIEL (Nee INSELMAN); devoted father of KAREN (HARRY) BRAND, RICHARD (MICHELLE) ADELMAN, and the late LYNN COCCOLI; adored grandfather of DEAN (ALYSHA) BRAND, SCOTT COCCOLI, BRETT (MICHELE) BRAND, ALANA ADELMAN, and KENNETH ADELMAN; and great grandfather of LILLIAN BRAND. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
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BARUFKIN
HARRY BARUFKIN died on September 19, 2008, husband of the late ELAINE (Nee MESSMAN), the father of SHELLY (RICHARD “DITTY”) WEITZMAN and JILL (JAY MUCHNICK) FISHER; also survived by 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Contributions in his memory may be made to The National Kidney Foundation Bourse Building, Suite 411, 111 S Independence Mall East, Phila., PA 19106 or The American Heart Association, Memorial Fulfillment Center, 5455 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214
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BLOOM
JOEL N. BLOOM, died on September 23, 2008, of Phila., PA. Husband of the late PAULA (Nee YACKIRA). Father of DAN (NAOMI WEINSTEIN) BLOOM, MARGO (MARK A. SEAL) BLOOM and RON (LINDA SILMA) BLOOM. Grandfather of SARAH, MOLLY, JOSHUA, ETHAN, JACOB, and EMMA. The family respectfully requests that contributions in his memory be made to American Technion Society or to the National Parkinson Foundation.
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BRECHER
MELVIN, FAIA, died on September 20, 2008 of Haverford, PA. The husband of ANITA (Nee BOROWITZ), and the father of ALAN (DEBBIE) BRECHER and LEAH (ANDREW) BRECHER-COHN. The brother of E. FRED (JEANETTE SPARKS) BRECHER and SYLVIA KORCHIN (the late SHELDON KORCHIN), the grandfather of ADAM BRECHER and JAMES COHN. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. The family respectfully requests that contributions in his memory be made to The American Institute of Architects, The Foundation for Architecture, Scholarship Fund, 1735 New York Ave N/W, Washington, DC 20006
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COHEN
SAMUEL COHEN, a former meat processor, passed away on September 22, 2008. He lived in Huntingdon Valley, PA. MR. COHEN was a mason, a member of the Knights of Pythias, and B’nai Brith. Beloved husband of MARILYN (Nee COHEN); devoted father of JANICE (MARVIN) CASTLE and RICHEL (ROBERT) COHEN-WILUSZ; the loving grandfather of TERRI RIEBER, DAWN (MARC) ROSOFF, BRETT (NIKKI) RIEBER, SHERRI (PAUL) SIBLEY, and ANDREW (MELISSA) COHEN; great grandfather of SAMUEL and ASHLEY. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association Memorial Fulfillment Center, 5455 N. High St, Columbus, OH 43214
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DOLLINGER
H. RICHARD “DICK” DOLLINGER, 73, of Cherry Hill, NJ, retired vice president of Charming Shops and former vice president of the Jewish Federation of Southern NJ, died of complications from treatment of a brain tumor on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. In 1960, MR. DOLLINGER became a partner in Charming Shops Inc., a chain of four women's apparel stores. He eventually became vice president of the Bensalem company, which had 1200 stores by the time he retired in the mid-1980's. MR. DOLLINGER was happy to play golf and devote his time to charity. He served on the board of the Jewish Federation of Southern NJ, was chairman of the federation's 2008 annual campaign and active on numerous committees. He was also a board member of the Jewish Community Foundation. MR. DOLLINGER grew up in Huntingdon, PA, in Blair County and attended Pennsylvania State University. After graduating, he moved to Phila. to work for E.J. Korvette, a discount department store chain. He met his wife, MARSHA (Nee ZEIGLER) DOLLINGER, at a party in Wynnefield, and they married in 1959. He was the beloved father of JULIE DOLLINGER, M.D., JENNIFER (ED) DOLLINGER-WOODS and JAMIE (ROBERT) DOLLINGER-HIRSCH. He was a dedicated brother to DORIE DOLLINGER, and a loving Pop-Pop to EVA, RIVKA, AIDAN, AVRAHAM and BAYLA. Interment Crescent Memorial Park, Pennsauken, NJ. The family respectfully requests contributions in his memory be made to the Jewish Federation of Southern NJ, 1301 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003.
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FIEL
LEONARD FIEL died on September 20, 2008. He was the owner of Lendell Company in Phila. and resided in Delray Beach, FL. He was the husband of ADELE (Nee HUNTER), father of CAROL EYLER, SCOTT FIEL and the late STUART FIEL, Esq., brother of PAUL FIELD (SELMA), MANUEL FIEL (ARLENE) and LILLIAN COHEN, the grandfather of BEN EYLER (KARIN), LAUREN FIEL and BRYNN FIEL and great grandfather of SAMUEL. Contributions in his memory may be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 125 S. 9th St, Suite 202, Phila., PA 19107
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FINKELSTEIN
HAROLD FINKELSTEIN passed away suddenly on September 3, 2008. He is survived by his beloved wife LILA (Nee BLUMENTHAL) sons WAYNE (wife DONNA), ERIC, daughter MARCI, deceased son FRANKIE, nieces and nephews. He was a retired window treatment specialist. Donations in his memory can be sent to The American Cancer Society.
FREEDMAN
FRIEDA FREEDMAN, 92, a beloved Hebrew School teacher for 35 years, 30 years of which were spent at Adath Jeshurun Synagogue in Elkins Park, PA, passed away on September 22, 2008. Born in Trenton, NJ to BESSIE and SOLOMON COHEN, FRIEDA was the devoted and beloved wife of JOSEPH S. FREEDMAN of blessed memory for 64 years. She was the loving mother of PHYLLIS (EDWARD) STEINBERG, DR. ALLAN (BARBARA of blessed memory) FREEDMAN and RHONDA (LARRY) CHATZKEL. FRIEDA was also the doting grandmother of DR. DAVID (SARAH) STEINBERG, REBECCA (JOSEPH) CAPIZZI, DEBORAH STEINBERG (MICHAEL HERTZLER), AVI (GAIL) FREEDMAN, REENA (DAN) RILES, NOAM FREEDMAN, JONATHAN CHATZKEL and SARAH CHATZKEL, and great grandmother to ELIZABETH and HARRISON STEINBERG, HENRY CAPIZZI, and ROSE YAEL RILES. FRIEDA was a graduate of Gratz College and was honored by the Jewish Board of Education for her many years of service in 1989. She was also honored by Adath Zion Congregation of Phila. for Torah Education in 1991. She was a mentor to new teachers-in-training at Gratz College. After her retirement, FRIEDA actively volunteered to teach English as a second language to new immigrants and was recognized by the Phila. Mayor’s Commission on Literacy for her work. At the age of 90, she mentored her last student, a granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, who studied children’s poetry of the Holocaust with her. FRIEDA and her late husband JOSEPH were active members of Adath Zion Congregation for 36 years. She wrote a monthly column for the Congregation’s newsletter “Spotlight”. Her articles were often quoted in other Jewish periodicals and drew a following of readers who corresponded with her. Many also knew her as an artist, depicted in the ad for the Abramson Center for Jewish Life. She was a wonderful cook and gracious hostess, and loved having her family, extended family and friends for Holiday gatherings. FRIEDA was intelligent, beautiful, thoughtful and caring. She was always a lady and treated everyone with respect and kindness. Her family respectfully requests that contributions be made to the Abramson Center for Jewish Life, North Wales, PA, or to a Jewish charity of the donor’s choice.
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FRIEDMAN
SARAH E. (Nee ENDY) FRIEDMAN, died on September 17, 2008, of Haverford, PA. Wife of the late ALFRED S. FRIEDMAN. Mother of ROBERT I. (CHARLOTTE) FRIEDMAN. The grandmother of EMILY and DANIEL. The family respectfully request that contributions in her memory be made to the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
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GOLDFINE
ALLAN I. GOLDFINE died on September 21, 2008, of Springfield, PA. The husband of ADELE Z. (Nee EISENBERG) and the late JULIE COOPER GOLDFINE, the father of MICHAEL (KATHLEEN) GOLDFINE, TERRI GOLDFINE, MERRICK (JOANNE) GOLDFINE and ANDREW GOLDFINE, and brother of FREDERICK (DORIS) GOLDFINE. Also survived by PAUL (MARY JEAN) SCHAFFER, LISA (RANDY) BABITT and 12 grandchildren. The family respectfully requests that contributions in his memory be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
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GOLDSTEIN
CHARLES A. GOLDSTEIN, died on September 22, 2008, of Bala Cynwyd. The husband of the late ALICE (Nee BAIME), the father of LINDA GOLDSTEIN-SCHWARTZ and the late RICHARD GOLDSTEIN (SUE GOLDSTEIN- RUBEL); brother of the late ROSE, BIRDIE, EVELYN, HENRIETTA, VIVIAN, and GERRY. Survived by his sister LEE, also survived by 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. The family respectfully requests that contributions in his memory be made to the Tinnitus Treatment Center, of Phila., 143 Bala Ave., Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
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GOLDSTEIN
ETHEL (Nee STERNBERGER) GOLDSTEIN formerly of Atlantic City, NJ and Phila., PA, died peacefully on September 5, 2008 at the Hospice of the Valley in Scottsdale, AZ after a series of illnesses at the age of 83. Her children HOWARD and JUDY (SUSSMAN) and sister NANCYE (FRANKENTHAL) were with her for her last hours. She is predeceased by her husband GEORGE. ETHEL lived in Scottsdale for the last 13 1/2 years. She enjoyed swimming with her friends and singing in a local singing group in Scottsdale. She will be missed by her grandsons MARK and MAX SUSSMAN.
GURAK
YETTA (Nee WEISSMAN) GURAK died September 20, 2008. She lived in Northeast Phila. MRS. GURAK was a member of the Klein JCC. Wife of the late JACK. Mother of SYLVIA (SIDNEY) KURLAN and the late ARLYNE (ISADORE) SEROT. Sister of DAVID WEISSMAN. The grandmother of ILANA (HESHIE) RABINOWITZ, SHARON (NEIL) SHORE, ADINA (DAVID) MENDLOVIC, DAVID (CHAYA) KURLAND and BETH AMADO, also survived by nine great grandchildren and one great great grandson. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Klein JCC, 10200 Jamison Ave, Phila., PA 19116
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KAMIN
ANNE KAMIN (Nee MIDDLEBERG), a former secretary for the Phila. School System, passed away on September 18, 2008. She lived in Willow Grove, PA. Beloved wife of the late HARRY; the devoted mother of LINDA (MICHAEL) ZASLAV and BARRY (the late MIRIAM) KAMIN; dear sister of SYLVIA (LEON) CANTOR and the late SEYMOUR (the late FREIDA) MIDDLEBERG; loving and cherished mother of HAYLEY & EMILY KAMIN, and DAVID ZASLAV; also survived by beloved nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St, Phila., PA 19103
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LAZARUS
FANNIE P. (Nee FIERMAN) LAZARUS, died on September 21, 2008, of Havertown, PA. The wife of LAWRENCE S. LAZARUS and MICHELLE L. (DR. RICHARD) WILSON; the grandmother of DANA, BECKY, AMANDA, and JENNA. The family respectfully requests that contributions in her memory be made to Jewish Federation of Greater Phila., 2100 Arch St, Phila., PA 19103 or the Brith Sholom House, 3939 Conshohocken Ave, Phila., PA 19131
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LEVY
ARTHUR LEVY died on September 23, 2008. Retired salesman in the carpeting business, he resided in Marlton, NJ. Veteran of WWII serving in the Army, he was also a member of Bnai Brith. Beloved husband of CHARLOTTE (Nee FRIEDMAN). Devoted father of SHERRIE (BARRY) HERSHONE and BETH (ALAN) LEAN. Dear brother of MITZI SHERMAN and the late GLADYS ZIV. Loving brother-in-law of SEYMORE ZIV. Devoted grandfather of JEFFREY and TRACY HERSHONE, LAUREN and TODD SODANO, and MICHAEL LEAN. Dear great grandfather of BLAKE, GRANT, and MASON. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
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PAUL
ADELE G. (Nee GOODMAN) PAUL died on September 22, 2008. The wife of the late WILLIAM, the sister-in-law of HELENE GOODMAN; also survived by nieces and nephews. Contributions in her memory may be made to Hadassah, 1518 Walnut St, Phila., PA 19102
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REDELHEIM
PHILLIP REDELHEIM died on September 20, 2008, of Cherry Hill, NJ. The Husband of ROSELEE (Nee ROTHWAX) REDELHEIM. The father of PAUL (CAROL) REDELHEIM, DAVID (JOAN) REDELHEIM, DANIEL (ELYCE) REDELHEIM, NACHMAN (BATYA) PAUL, ELIE (TZIONA) PAUL and the late JONATHAN (GAIL) REDELHEIM. The brother of NORMA EDISON. Also survived by 17 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Interment Cedar Park Cemetery.
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ROSENWASSER
MILDRED N. (Nee NOVACK) ROSENWASSER age 87, passed away on September 19, 2008. She was a secretary for the Phila. School System who resided in Phila., PA. The wife of the late EUGENE ROSENWASSER; and the mother of RICHARD ROSENWASSER and DIANE (STEVEN) SKALAK; sister of EDITH FERNBACH; and grandmother of SARAH SKALAK, LESLIE SKALAK, and MATTHEW SKALAK. Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
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RUBIN
HARRY RUBIN, age 93, passed away on September 20, 2008. He was a retired ladies’ apparel merchant who resided in Willow Grove, PA. Husband of RITA (Nee KLEIN); father of STEVEN (SHERRY) RUBIN, DEBRA (GARY) LEVIN; grandfather of ABAGAIL, PHILLIP, and REBECCA. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market St, Suite 102, Phila., PA 19106 or the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St., Phila., PA 19103
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SALTZMAN
JACK SALTZMAN, age 84, of Fairless Hills, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, while surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Phila., he moved to the Lower Bucks County area in 1969. He is survived and will be deeply missed by his beloved wife and best friend of 55 years, SHIRLEY (BEREZIN) SALTZMAN, his sons and daughter-in-law, ALAN SALTZMAN of Fairless Hills, STUART SALTZMAN of Osprey, FL and RON and CINDI SALTZMAN of Bensalem. He will forever live on in the hearts of his adoring grandchildren, DANNY, LAUREN, HEATHER, and CHELSEA and great granddaughter, OLIVIA BEA. JACK owned and operated “The Family Tavern” in Phila. along with wife SHIRLEY for 25 years. After retiring, he spent the last 20 years traveling, spending time with friends and family and enjoying his favorite pastime, sailing. He was an active and respected member of the Fegelson-Young Post- Jewish War Veterans in Levittown and was devoted to his regular visits and volunteer work with the Coatesville Veterans Hospital. In 2006, he was honored and awarded with numerous medals for his bravery in WWII. Once you met JACK, it was impossible not to love him. He will be dearly remembered and sadly missed by all who knew him. It was JACK’s wish that contributions be made to the following organizations: Jefferson Foundation Spinal Surgery Research, 925 Chestnut St, Suite 110, Phila., PA 19107, memo: In memory of JACK SALTZMAN, or online at: Jefferson.edu/jeffgiving/tribute.cfm or Devereux Foundation, Devereux Development Office, 30 S Valley Rd, Paoli, PA 19301, make checks payable to: Devereux, PA, memo: In memory of JACK SALTZMAN.
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SIMMONS
THELMA L. (Nee LICHTENSTEIN) SIMMONS died on September 22, 2008. She was a retired secretary for the City of Phila. and resided in Northeast Phila. She was the wife of the late JACK, the mother of MICHAEL (JANET) SIMMONS and JACQUELINE EISENBERG, grandmother of CHERI, BETH, JOSHUA and BARBARA and great grandmother of ETHAN, ZACHARY, and EMMA. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association Memorial Fulfillment Center, 777 Penn Center Blvd #200, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
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SINGER
ABRAM SINGER died on September 20, 2008. An architect, he resided in Los Angeles, CA. Son of MIRIAM and the late JOSEPH SINGER; brother of MOLLY SINGER and SARAH SINGER; brother-in-law of DIANE ELY. Contributions in his memory may be made to APLA, 611 South Kingsley Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90005 or your favorite charity.
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SOLLOTT
GILBERT P. SOLLOTT, died on September 12, 2008 of Boynton Beach, FL. Husband of TOBY SOLLOTT. The father of DR. STEVEN SOLLOTT and MICHAEL (TINA) SOLLOTT. Brother of GERALDINE COHEN and the late WILLIAM SOLLOTT. Also survived by one granddaughter. Graveside services were held at Roosevelt Memorial Park in Trevose, PA. Contributions may be made to The American Heart Association of The American Cancer Society.
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SOLTOFF
PHILIP SOLTOFF, age 78, passed away on September 14, 2008. He was a jewelry salesman formerly from Phila., PA who resided in Lake Worth, FL. Husband of ELAINE (Nee KUNTZ); father of PAUL (ROBIN) SOLTOFF, CINDY SOLTOFF, BEV (SCOTT) SOLTOFF BATT; brother of SIDNEY SOLTOFF; grandfather of PAIGE, LAUREN, and CAIN.
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SOROKA
LYNDA (Nee FREEDMAN) SOROKA, died on Sept. 22, 2008. Wife of HARRY SOROKA. The daughter of SHIRLEY (Nee WINKELSTEIN) FREEDMAN. Mother of ABBIE (MICHAEL) CHOWANSKY. Sister of ROBERT (SARAH) FREEDMAN. Contributions in her memory may be made to Pan Can, 2141 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245 or Caring Hospice Service, 400 Commerce Dr., Suite C, Fort Washington, PA 19034
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SUSSMAN
MOLLIE (Nee SALTZ) SUSSMAN, age 94, died on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 of North Wales, PA. MOLLIE was the wife of the late M. LEON SUSSMAN, the dear mother of ROBERT (KAREN) SUSSMAN and EILEEN (SUSSMAN) MICHAEL SINGER. MOLLIE was the loving grandmother of LARRY (FAITH) SUSSMAN, IRV (JANICE) SINGER, LISA (ED) FALLON and STUART (MARLA) SINGER. MOLLIE is the last sibling of the late FRANCES HALPREN, JACK SALTZ, JOSEPH SALTZ, and MOE SALTZ. MOLLIE was also survived by her wonderful eight great grandchildren COLE and CHASE SUSSMAN, JARRED, JORDAN, and TARYN SINGER, RYAN (RJ) FALLON and LINDSEY SINGER.
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THOMAS
SIDNEY THOMAS, a former sheet metal worker, died on September 19, 2008. He lived in Huntingdon Valley, PA. MR. THOMAS was a member of the AOPA, Sheet Metal Worker’s Union Local #19, Bucks County Radio Control Club, Congregation Kol Emet in Yardley and a Veteran of WWII (branch of the Army). Husband of SYLVIA (Nee GESOFF). Father of STUART (DENA) THOMAS, LISA (MICHAEL) POTTIGER, WENDY (SETH) KURSMAN and ELLEN (GENE) COVELL. Brother of the late JERRY THOMAS. “POP POP” to ZACHARY, JEREMY, CHASE, JACOB, MAYA and SAMANTHA. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Jewish Federation of Greater Phila., 2100 Arch St, Phila., PA 19103 or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2141 Rosecrans Ave, Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245 or the charity of the donor’s choice.
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