Death Notices
ARATEN
ROSA ARATEN (nee SCHRIEBER), age 96, passed away on February 25, 2010. She was a homemaker who resided in Cherry Hill, NJ, though born in Poland. She was also a member of the Association of Holocaust Survivors. Wife of the late ZUSIE ARATEN; mother of JOSEPH (HAIFA) ARATEN; grandmother of MICHAEL (ELLEN) ARATEN, ADAM (LORI) ARATEN, and JENNIFER (LUIS) ARATEN-CASTILLO; and great grandmother of JESSICA and DANIEL ARATEN.
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FRANK
IRWIN FRANK, age 91, passed away on February 24, 2010. He was a Mason and undertook to repair homes in Queen Village and Society Hill. He graduated from Central High School. He was in scouting from his 12th birthday. He helped build SGF Camp in Collegeville, PA, created by the alumni in Troop 95, dedicated to send underprivileged children to camp, and continued to maintain bunks. He worked at the Phila. Navy Yard and was a veteran with the Seabees in 1946. He was a Mason and a Shriner. Husband of the late ADELE (nee VOLINSKY); father of DEBRA FRANK KARTEN and ROBIN (ROBERT) ROSENFELD; his wonderful caretaker CEECEE (CECELIA BONNER); and a host of niece and nephews. Contributions in his memory may be made to Contributions in his memory may be made to www.achaheart.org (ACHA-Adult Congenital Heart Association), 6757 Greene Street, Suite 335, Phila., PA 19119-3608, (215-849-1260 or 888-921-2242) or to the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, www.muralarts.org (215-685-0759)
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FRIEDLANDER
PEARL RUTH FRIEDLANDER (nee TICKTIN) died on February 28, 2010. Beloved wife of 64 years of the late GEORGE. Loving mother of MARIS MENIN and COOKI (STANLEY) UHR. Adored mom-mom of SCOTT MENIN, JACKIE (JONATHAN) BERNSTEIN, LISA UHR and ANDREA (JASON) ALBERT. Cherished great-grandmother of RACHEL and LINDSAY BERNSTEIN and ASHLEY and BENJAMIN ALBERT. Sister of the late SIDNEY (REAH) TICKTIN, the late HARRIS TICKTIN and the late LILLIAN ZABLUDOFF. Also survived by her dear AUNT ANNE, and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. The family respectfully request that contributions in her memory be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
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GOLDSBOROUGH
INA (nee JACKSON) GOLDSBOROUGH died on March 1, 2010. She resided in Lake Worth, FL. She was the wife of RICHARD; mother of REID (JODY) GOLDSBOROUGH, RACHAEL (ELAN) SHAPIRO and ANDREW (KAREN) GOLDSBOROUGH; sister of HAROLD (EILEEN) JACKSON and PAUL JACKSON and grandmother of RACHEL GOLDSBOROUGH, SARAH GOLDSBOROUGH, MICHELE GOLDSBOROUGH, ERIC GOLDSBOROUGH, ARANIA SHAPIRO and GABRIEL SHAPIRO. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
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HUTTNER
SYDNEY HUTTNER a retired administrative assistant in the health care industry died on February 25, 2010. She resided in Northeast Philadelphia. The former SYDNEY CORTNEY, mother of MICHAEL HUTTNER, JAY (WENDI) HUTTNER and the late RENITA JOY HUTTNER. Grandmother of BROOKE HUTTNER and BLAKE HUTTNER. Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
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KAHN
ANN KAHN a homemaker died on February 26, 2010, she resided in Langhorne, PA. She was 92 years old. The former ANN MOLDOFSKY, wife of the late THOMAS, mother of CAROLE (MURRAY) ROSENMAN, grandmother of JAIME ROSENMAN GORDON and SETH ROSENMAN; great grandmother of NICO TYLER GORDON and DYLAN ALISTAIR GORDON; sister of the late MATTHEW and SIMON.
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KATZ
ELAINE A. KATZ a homemaker died on February 27, 2010, she resided in Willow Grove, PA. The former ELAINE ROSMAN, wife of Philip, mother of LINDA KLEIN and DEBBIE KLEIN. Contributions in her memory may be made to Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111
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KATZ
MARIA "DOINA" KATZ a nurse died February 23, 2010. The former MARIA BRANDOW, wife of BERNAT, mother of OSCAR (LUCY) KATZ and FRANCISCA KATZ. Grandmother of REBECCA KATZ and ALEXA KATZ.
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KITAIN
HELEN TANIS KITAIN, loving wife, mother, grandmother and aunt, passed away February 28, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents, MAX and SADIE TANIS, husband, IRVING, brothers, PHILIP and CHARLES TANIS, and sister, DOROTHY SAEKS. HELEN is survived by her daughters, MARCIA (BOB) NACDIMEN and SHARON (BRUCE) THALER; son, DONALD (SONIA) KITAIN; grandchildren, LISA (FIANCÉ SCOTT RICHMOND) and SHELLY KITAIN, STEPHANIE and ADAM THALER, and HALI NACDIMEN; sister-in-law, LOUISE TANIS; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial service was held in Columbus, Ohio. Donations may be made to Zusman Community Hospice, 1151 College Ave., Columbus, OH 43209 or the donor’s favorite charity. Online guestbook at www.epsteinmemorial.com.
LIPSITZ
A. JEANNE LIPSITZ (nee FINKELSTINE) died on March 1, 2010, wife of PAUL LIPSITZ, mother of LEWIS (LOUISE) LIPSITZ, BARRY (ANDREA) LIPSITZ, NEAL (MARSHA) LIPSITZ and KAREN (DANIEL) WIGMAN, sister of NORMA TAPPER; also survived by 9 grandchildren. Contributions in her memory may be made to Old York Road Temple Beth-Am or Hadassah.
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MARGOLIS
MAX MARGOLIS died on March 2, 2010 of Mt. Laurel, NJ, formerly of Ardmore, PA. Father of MARTIN (YASUKO) MARGOLIS and SANDRA (JACK) OSTERBERG. Brother of JEAN (NATE) LUCKER. Grandfather of SCOTT, KATIE, KENNETH and SHERRIN. Also survived by 5 great grandchildren. The family respectfully requests that contributions in his memory be made to PETA via the website: www.peta.org
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MILLER
EDITH (nee GOLDBERG) MILLER died on February 25, 2010. She resided in Northeast Philadelphia. She was the wife of ARNOLD; mother of ELLIOT MILLER (DONNA) and BRUCE MILLER and sister of SANDY MOZUR (VICTOR). Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
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MUCH
MAX MUCH, age 72, died on January 23, 2010 at his home in Pembroke Pines, Florida. He was a member of the Chester Business Association, part owner of N. Much and Sons jewelry stores, and an insurance broker for Transamerica Occidental Life. Husband of MERYL (nee ROTHENBERG) MUCH; father of RICHARD MUCH and NATHAN MUCH of Wallingford; and grandfather of ROBYN, TYLER, DALE, ZOE, and DAPHNE MUCH, all of Wallingford. Please send donations to ASCENDgroup.org or ASCEND Treasurer, P.O. Box 531, Ardmore, PA 19003.
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ROSEN
EVELYN ROSEN (nee THALHEIMER) died on February 27, 2010 of Media, PA. Wife of the late DR. LEONARD ROSEN. Mother of ELLIOTT (PHYLLIS) ROSEN and SAMUEL (MARCI WILF) ROSEN. Grandmother of MIRIAM LAING, ALIZA ROSEN and ARIEL ROSEN INGBER. Great-grandmother of HARRY, MAYA, CARLY and BAER. The family respectfully request that contributions in her memory may be made to the Martins Run Residents’ Assistance Fund or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
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ROSENBAUM
THELMA ROSENBAUM, 94, teacher, communal leader, thespian, and rebbetzin. Beloved wife of RABBI MILTON ROSENBAUM, zt”l. Dear mother of RABBI DR. JONATHAN (DR. SUSAN) ROSENBAUM, AARON DAVID (ABBE REIS) ROSENBAUM, and DR. DANIEL (LEAH) ROSENBAUM. Loving grandmother of JOSEPH, JOSHUA (RHONDA LESSARD), and JEREMY; REBECCA and CHELSEA. Devoted great-grandmother of TIMOTHY, MORGAN, JOCELYN, and JESSE. Contributions may be sent to the Drs. Susan and Jonathan Rosenbaum Education Fund, Gratz College or a charity of the donor's choice.
SCHWARTZ
BARRY SCHWARTZ, age 87, passed away on February 27, 2010. He was retired manager who resided in Richboro, PA. Husband of JEAN (nee SKOP); father of ROZ (RUSSELL) KRAITERMAN and LINDA (JACK) GELDNER; and grandfather of SCOTT KRAITERMAN, JARAD GELDNER, DR. JESSIE (DANIEL) FIELDS, ROBIN KRAITERMAN, and DAVID GELDNER. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Association of Jewish Holocaust Survivors, c/o Miriam Caine, 423 Waring Street, Philadelphia, PA 19116 or American Diabetes Assoc., 150 Monument Rd, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.
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SCHWARTZ
LOUIS J. SCHWARTZ, 88, of N. Miami Beach, Florida and NE Philadelphia, died on March 2, 2010. A Holocaust Survivor. Beloved husband to the late HELEN. Survived by his children STANLEY (CINDY), RANDYE (ED), DEBBY (FRANK). He was a Tie Manufacturer and Insurance Salesman. LOUIS’s greatest strength, in his life, was that he was a wonderful Dad, and Zayda to OREN, SHELLEY, TOBEY and ELI. Burial will be in Israel.
SELTZER
BARRY SELTZER died on February 24, 2010. He was a business owner and resided in Ventnor, NJ. He was the beloved husband of IRIS (NEE SLAKOFF); father of JODI (DANIEL) PEPE, RANDY (SCOTT) BARKER and LENNI SUE (ANDREW) PERRY; loving brother of GERRIE (HANK) STERN and NATALIE WEINSTEIN and beloved grandfather of ALEX, DANIELLE, ADAM, JENNIFER, ALEXIS, MATTHEW and BRANDON.
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SILVERMAN
GERT J. (nee PASSON) SILVERMAN died peacefully on February 25, 2010, at the age of 94, while enjoying Yiddish songs by Connie Francis. She went to her eternal rest on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 in Delray Beach, FL next to her beloved husband JACK G. and brother MORRIS in Delray Beach, Florida. Born into the PASSON family in South Philly, she eventually moved to Florida and returned home in recent years. She outlived her one sister BERTHA and five brothers SAM, CHICK, NAT, MORRIS, HARRY, whom she adored. She is survived by her children BONNIE and JERRY, grand-pets SIMMIE, SHEBA, SHAYNA PUNIM, as well as many nieces and nephews, her marvelous caretakers DOTTIE and SHIRLEY, and the terrific staff at the Glendale Nursing Home. GERT worked most of her life as a secretary and owner of several home businesses, a woman ahead of her time. Her passion was her artwork, and she served as a volunteer art therapist at Byberry Hospital and other locations. GERT had a passion for standing up for the under-served, was active in many organizations, synagogues, and communities, and served as an outstanding example for us all. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at the site ALZ.ORG. Shiva was observed at the homes of JERRY SILVERMAN and BONNIE SILVERMAN.
SILVERS
EDWARD SILVERS died on January 15, 2010 of Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Beloved husband of ANNETTE “NIKKI” (nee HALPERN), father of SUZANNE FELDMAN, SALLY SILVERS and SAMUEL (DENISE) SILVERS, sister of RETA EISENBERG and DONALD (BRIGITTA) SILVERS; also survived by 7 grandchildren. The family respectfully request that contributions in his memory may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, FL, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33407
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SPITZ
ALBERT W. SPITZ, died peacefully at his home on February 10, 2010. He was a noted Chemical Engineer, Inventor, Artist and Golfer. ALBERT was the son of JOHN and DOROTHY (STERN) SPITZ. He was born and raised in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Chemical Engineering. In 1949, after working for several major Chemical companies, he founded his own engineering firm, offering his expertise in air pollution control, and metal recycling, to a large number of clients both in the Philadelphia area and throughout the United States as well as in Israel, where he was invited by Golda Meir to participate actively, in the Third Economic Conference in Jerusalem, as well as in South America. During the course of his long career, he was awarded several patents for a variety of processes and devices, including a process for refining scrap copper and a system for removing pollutants from gas streams. ALBERT SPITZ was a member of a number of professional societies, and received an award from the Philadelphia Metals Association for “A Lifetime of service to the recycling Metal Industry in engineering and environmental control technology.” In his spare time, he attended art classes and assembled a large portfolio of his sketches and paintings. He also did sculpting in clay and made several bronze busts and free form statues. From the time he was a teenager, he enjoyed playing golf and won several trophies. He was twice President of Rydal Country Club, remaining a member until it closed. He was married to the late INA (GREIF) SPITZ for over 50 years, living in Elkins Park, in a house he designed. At the age of 87, he met an English widow, MAUREEN WARNER, and later married her. He is sadly missed by his wife, MAUREEN, his two children ROBERT (JUDIE) and JOANNE (RICHARD) both of Boston, his five grandchildren, four great grandchildren, his two step children DAVID (LIN) WARNER and CHANTAL (RONI) AUERBACH; his personal assistant for 40 years, MARY DEANE and his many friends and associates. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Development Fund of Abington Memorial Hospital in honor of Dr. Martin Trichtinger. A Memorial Service has been arranged for Noon, on April 24, 2010, at the Philmont Country Club.
SUNSHINE
RUTH SUNSHINE (nee STESIS), age 88, passed away on February 28, 2010. She was a homemaker who resided in Wyncote, PA. Wife of the late EUGENE SUNSHINE; mother of BARRY (ELISSA) SUNSHINE and DR. JEFFREY (DR. KATHY) SUNSHINE; grandmother of JAMES, DANA, JACOB, JENNY, JESSIE (NORMAN), TOVIA (RACHEL) FACTOR, MATTHEW (DIANNA) FACTOR, and JED FACTOR; and great grandmother of SOPHIE, ARIEL, ABE, SHALOM, AVIGAIL, and RIFKA. Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
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WAGNER
SHIRLEY WAGNER a homemaker, died on March 4, 2010. She resided in Northeast Philadelphia. The former SHIRLEY YOUNG, wife of the late MARTIN, mother of SHERYL (ERIC) TOBIAS and DR. MARK (PAMELA) WAGNER, BUBBY of MINDY (YI-SHAN) LAI, RANDY TOBIAS, ALEXANDRA, MATTHEW and TYLER. Contributions in her memory may be made to Arthritis Foundation, 111 South Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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WEINER
HERB WEINER passed away on February 24, 2010. He joins forever his beloved wife PHYLLIS of 50 years who died 4 months ago to the day. HERB lived his life working hard and playing golf with good friends with whom he grew old. He was a U.S. Navy WWII veteran who loved his country. He leaves behind his children, CAROLE ELLIS and son-in-law BOB, BILL and daughter-in-law RENA KLEIMAN, and JONATHAN and daughter-in-law JOY; his sister, EDIE SCHUR; and 5 grandchildren, SCOTT and MICHAEL ELLIS, MAX and ROSE KLEIMAN-WEINER, and ZACH WEINER. Visit www.HerbandPhyllis.weiner.muchloved.com
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WEINSTEIN
RONALD WEINSTEIN died on February 24, 2010, of Whiting, NJ. Beloved brother of IRENE “RENEE” DEITCH and her husband LARRY. He is also survived by nieces and great nephews. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 555 North Lane, Suite 5010, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
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ZISLIS
BEVERLY ZISLIS (nee SEITZ) died February 26, 2010, of Horsham, PA. Beloved mother of DR. DEBRA (DR. GARY) HUDES, ROBERTA (ED HANNA) ZISLIS and MICHAEL (PAM STRAUSS) ZISLIS; also survived by her sister JUDITH RODIN (PAUL VERKUIL). Her grandchildren, ELLIS, RACHEL, JENNIFER, ABBIE, EMILY, and her great aunt, RUTH GORDON. The family requests that contributions in her memory may be made to Center for Literacy, 636 S. 48th St., Phila., PA 19143
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ZONIS
FREDA (nee BERKOWITZ) ZONIS died on March 1, 2010. She resided in Northeast Philadelphia. She was the wife of SEYMOUR; mother of LARRY ZONIS (VICKI) and RAE GEIWITZ (MARY HAMILTON); sister of FLORENCE RUZZO and grandmother of KRISTIN and SCOTT DEANGELO and TODD and JENNIFER ZONIS and great grandmother of LUCIA and MADELYNN. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St., Phila., PA 19103
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