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OF NOTE Cemetery
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Roil Community
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SHcehaodolilnseTrim Jon Marks ▲ Albert Boscov was hailed as a hero at his memorial service, where cutouts of him in superhero
JHeewadislhinHeolidays garb festooned the stage.
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JON MARKS AND ANDY GOTLIEB | JE STAFF Death of Albert Boscov
Page 00 Marks the End of an Era
LOCAL LESS THAN A week after vandals dese-
crated a Jewish cemetery near St. Louis, LIZ SPIKOL | JE STAFF of his family’s department-store empire,
JLIeFEwSTiYsLhE &FCeUdLTeUrRaEtion the same thing happened locally — in which was started by his Jewish-immigrant
GHreandtlitnoeAid addition to bomb threats that forced the IT WAS A brisk, sunshiny Feb. 26 in father, Solomon Boscov, as a small dry
SHeenaidolrisne evacuation of area schools and Jewish downtown Reading, and the line to get goods store at Ninth and Pike in Reading.
Mcoopnyey will help Community Centers. into the Santander Arena — home of the
sceonpiyor mobility. Kelly Cup-winning Reading Lions ice But what brought so many people to the
Pcaogpey6. Reports first surfaced early on Feb. 26 hockey team — stretched into the street. arena (which was chosen as a venue after the
that more than 100 headstones had been expected crowd grew too big for the San-
Page 00 overturned at Mount Carmel Cemetery in The digital marquee outside the venue tander Performing Arts Center) was not Al
LOCAL the Wissinoming section in Northeast hyped the day’s popular event, which was Boscov’s retail success, but his relentless com-
Philadelphia. Police were dispatched to the not a hockey game or the Harlem Globe- mitment to the city of Reading itself — a
MFOOuDslim Man scene at Cheltenham and Frankford trotters (coming next month) or the coun- drive that brought about a downtown resur-
LHeeaaddsliFnuend Drive avenues. The case remains under investi- try music superstar Eric Church (May). gence with a DoubleTree Hotel, new housing
$H1e3a0d,0l0in0eraised for gation, although there are no security cam- for hundreds of families, the largest perform-
vcoanpydalized St. Louis eras on site or indication of any witnesses. Rather, the crowds were there to pay ing arts center in the country, an IMAX
ceompyetery. tribute to one of their own: Albert Boscov,
Pcaogpey1.0 And on Feb. 27 both the Perelman Jew- who died Feb. 10 of pancreatic cancer. See Boscov, Page 14
ish Day School’s Stern Center and the
Page 00 Kaiserman Jewish Community Center, Boscov, who was 87, was the chairman
which share a campus in Wynnewood,
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Senior Mobility Improves Thanks to
Jewish Federation Transportation Grant

LOCAL up within Philadelphia County. if you’re trying to leave at 8 can make Paratransit more pendence,” she added. “To be
“We provide door-to-door a.m., expect to be picked up effective, as this is the largest able to at least be comforted by
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF anywhere between 7 and 9 a.m. transportation investment Jewish knowing that they’ll be able to
transportation within Philadel- Federation has made in years. get around or to get out or to
EXPECT TO SEE more sen- phia, and we’ll take them up to “It’s very similar to the regular get to medical appointments,
iors cruising across town riding 3 miles outside of Philadelphia,” bus,” she said, meaning riders Paula Goldstein, president which is the No. 1 priority, and
shotgun. West said. must make the decision to and CEO of JFCS, requested the to get food is so critically
reserve earlier rides to get some- grant “because we know that important that this is really why
The Jewish Federation of She said about 15,000 sen- where on time or a later ride and the No. 1 issue facing older transportation is a buzzword
Greater Philadelphia recently iors use the program, which risk being late to an appointment. adults is transportation, or lack these days for older adults.”
awarded the Jewish Family and accepts reservations for rides “Most of us who use public trans- of it. We felt strongly that we
Children’s Service (JFCS) a up to three days in advance. portation, those are the decisions wanted to do a better job of Robin Brandies, vice presi-
$125,000 transportation grant. that you have to make. Paratran- being able to provide trans- dent of development at Abram-
The grant will help seniors get But West noted that the sit runs much the same way. portation and also have some- son Center for Jewish Life, said
around easier, whether they have service is not a direct route. body on board who really Abramson received its own fed-
to go to the grocery store, medical “The customer is expected understands every aspect and eral funding through PennDOT.
appointments or other programs. “We do between 7,000 and to make the decision that best resource of transportation in
8,000 trips a day, which is pretty suits their needs,” she added. the city of Philadelphia.” “[The Jewish Federation]
Many seniors face similar busy. A lot of the feedback we advocated for the continued
problems as they age: They must get comes in educating people However, Brian Gralnick, She said some seniors — funding of transportation serv-
give up their driver’s license due and how the service works. We director of the Center for Social many of the clients that JFCS ices to organizations providing
to physical limitations or ail- constantly have to remind peo- Responsibility of the Jewish Fed- serve live on their own — use care to seniors,” she said. “We
ments, losing their independ- ple that we’re more comparable eration of Greater Philadelphia, other methods like Uber or have every reason to believe
ence and depending on the to a bus than a cab,” she said. said through conversations with cabs or rely on volunteers. that us being awarded the [Pen-
services of family members, vol- the community, social workers nDOT] grant was a direct result
unteers or public transportation. If it only takes 20 minutes to and staff, they learned trans- “The reality is that the trans- of their advocacy.”
drive by car from point A to portation to medical appoint- portation available for older
Cassandra West, manager of point B, for example, West said ments is the biggest need in the adults is very varied,” she noted. That $60,000 grant will go
program eligibility and regulato- it’s 45 minutes by bus. community for older adults and “Older adults never have suffi- exclusively toward transporting
ry compliance of Customized people with disabilities. cient transportation. So our seniors to and from the Medical
Community Transportation “We tell people they should goal with the grant was to grow Adult Day Program, which serves
(CCT Connect), said Paratran- plan or anticipate their trip to He noted that need was not the ways that we can provide low-income seniors by providing
sit, a program of SEPTA, helps be up to 50 percent longer than being filled by Paratransit. transportation.” them with medical treatment,
fill that void. you would on a bus,” she said. therapeutic services and recre-
“As a ridesharing service, other “We made this grant because People from the Jewish Relief ational activities in Northeast
All SEPTA buses are compli- people can pick up and drop off Paratransit is notoriously known Agency (JRA) will volunteer Philadelphia in conjunction with
ant under the Americans with along the way,” which increases for inadequate service,” he said. their time as drivers for the pro- Federation Housing.
Disabilities Act (ADA), but Para- the travel time. “Some members of our commu- gram, which begins March 13.
transit provides a shared rider nal service call it Para-strand-sit.” “The idea behind the Med-
program for seniors ages 65 and Additionally, West said to “What JFCS does well is care ical Adult Day Program is that
plan accordingly as Paratransit He said they are now look- management for clients,” said we want to provide services to
provides trips “within an hour ing at how state transportation Melanie Zhitnitsky, director of seniors so they can stay in the
of your request time,” meaning new initiatives for JRA, “and community and stay out of
JRA really capitalizes on the nursing home care,” she said.
JCC Maccabi Games (Ages 13-16) power of volunteerism. So we
are taking over the volunteer- Many who come to the pro-
Miami & Albany, Aug 6-11; Birmingham, July 30-4 ride aspect of things.” gram need various forms of
Sports may include: basketball, soccer, baseball, golf, medical and social care, she added,
ice hockey, lacrosse, tennis, swim, track, dance, table tennis JRA will be one of several that they provide during the day.
ride providers. To join the vol-
Mid-Atlantic Jr Games (Ages 10-12) unteer hub, Zhitnitsky said to “A lot of these seniors either
contact JRA in mid-March. don’t have the means or don’t
Sunday, May 7 hosted by Siegel JCC in Wilmington To be a participant, contact have the capacity to navigate the
Sports include: basketball, soccer, baseball, tennis, swim. Local JFCS. public transportation system.
So there’s a challenge in actually
delegations forming from: Kaiserman (Main Line), Mont Co and Center “It is the most efficient way getting the clients to us,”
City. (Bucks families should contact [email protected]) of providing rides, in our opin- Brandies continued. “And even
ion, that engages the communi- if they can afford it, many of
ty to help community,” she said. these seniors have dementia or
physical limitations that would
In addition to the grant-giv- prevent them from being able to
en rides, Goldstein said some navigate the public transporta-
cab fares and Uber rides will be tion system on their own.” l
subsidized.
Contact:
“The overall issue also is that
when you’re working with older [email protected];
adults, it’s a moment in time
where many are giving up driv- 215-832-0737
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Through Meditation, Local Director-Actor
Finds ‘Kensho’ Inspiration

FILM flows into Kensho, a word that identity really is something else ▲ Brad Raider directing on the set of Kensho at the Bedfellow.
means “awakening.” that we explore, but for Dan — Photo provided
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF this is a guy who is struggling
“‘Ken’ means ‘to see’ and ‘sho’ with identity in general — his I was,” he said. “But cornering in the scene. … The director’s
BRAD RAIDER RELIES on a means ‘one’s truest nature,’” he take on his Judaism really is off those two agendas as direc- agenda has to have much more
healthy dose of eating, sleeping, said, “so the two together means more about a tribalistic and sep- tor and as actor were very of the macrocosm and the big-
exercising and meditating, the ‘to see one’s truest nature.’” aratist identity, which is certain- important and necessary ger picture in mind.” l
latter being something that has ly something that I think all because as an actor you don’t
influenced many aspects of his Along with meditation, a religions struggle a bit with.” want to be thinking technically, Contact:
life, including the film Kensho sense of social justice also you really just want to live [email protected];
at the Bedfellow. served as filmic inspiration. Raider said it shines a light on truthfully in the moment and 215-832-0737
someone who only practices a
Raider wrote, directed and “My mother’s work as an religious identity in a superior
starred in the film, which will organizational development way, though he believes all reli-
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He plays the main character, that we took to Africa in 2005 — be more focused on unifying
Dan, a playwright-turned-door- was also very influential for rather than separating.
man of The Bedfellow Hotel, Kate’s storyline and the charac-
who is reeling from the death of ter’s work in Africa,” Raider said. Raider has directed theater
his little sister years ago. before, but merging the roles of
The International Rescue writer, director and actor were a
But he receives a glimmer of Committee was founded 83 lot to take on.
hope when he reunites with his years ago in response to dis-
little sister’s childhood friend, placed people in Germany dur- “It really came out of neces-
Kate, played by Kaley Ronayne, ing World War II, at the request sity because I knew that no one
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OPINION

EDITORIAL The Nature of Quaker Education

Sour on Sarsour BY ASAF ROMIROWSKY tant professor of peace and dents protested; some expressed
conflict studies at Swarthmore their “disappointment and dis-
what’s linda sarsoUr’s angle? The American activist, Unwittingly,  Friends’ College who is also, not sur- may” while others walked out of
who was a surrogate for Sen. Bernie Sanders during his presiden- Central School in Wynnewood, prising, a well-known advocate the meeting after the announce-
tial campaign and an organizer of the Women’s March that a well-regarded Quaker estab- for BDS. Atshan had been set to ment. Jewish students and par-
brought half a million people to Washington in January to protest lishment, has once again come appear at Friends’ Central but ents will thus bear the blame for
Donald Trump, last week helped start a crowdfunding campaign under fire for its ties to the boy- his talk was canceled after his the cancelation. But the fact is
to repair more than 100 gravestones that vandals toppled in a St. cott, divestment and sanctions BDS ties were exposed to the that they fell into a not very
Louis Jewish cemetery. (BDS) movement supported by administration by parents who clever trap: Either shut up and
the American Friends Service found the scheduled presenta- accept a biased speaker, or
Sarsour, a Palestinian-American activist, is also a vocal sup- Committee (AFSC). tion to be biased and one-sided. protest and take the heat,
porter of the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement
that seeks to delegitimize Israel in the international community. The school operates in wellphoto/iStock/Thinkstock.com
And she doesn’t merely want Israel to open up opportunity in accordance with the Quaker
Gaza and quit its presence in Judea and Samaria, otherwise philosophy of “simplicity, This incident will undoubtedly transform into
known as the West Bank. Rather, she is a proponent of a single peace, integrity, community, a conversation on free speech and academic
binational state for Israelis and Palestinians, which would end the equality and stewardship. freedom but pedagogically, the bigger concern
Jewish character of the State of Israel. Underlying all facets of School is that pro-BDS individuals who use hate and
life is the belief that ‘there is racist speech will use and abuse academic
So at the same time that she is supporting and promoting an that of God in everyone.’ Meet- freedom, whether it is academic or not.
economic boycott of Israel, Sarsour tweets that she is raising funds ing for Worship is central, pro-
“in solidarity with our Jewish sisters and brothers.” We don’t need viding time for connections Atshan has also been active whether the talk was canceled
friends like that. Quite simply, Sarsour is too close to the adversaries among members of the com- with SJP, whose parent organi- or not. This is one of the basic
of the Jewish state to be a trusted partner — or supporter — of munity and between individu- zation, American Muslims for tricks of the BDS movement.
American Jews. And we refuse to allow her to use her apparent act als and their spiritual sources. Palestine, was recently shown
of charity domestically to whitewash her hostile acts against Israel. Peaceful resolution of conflicts, to be connected to the same In turn, this incident will
seeking truth and collaboration American Muslim Brother- undoubtedly transform into a
That doesn’t mean that we reject the outpouring of support are key aspects of a Friends’ hood supporters who funded conversation on free speech and
and money that has come in from well-meaning Muslim Ameri- Central education.” Hamas through the Holy Land academic freedom but pedagog-
cans over the past two weeks. In fact, we welcome it. Both of our Foundation, and which has ically, the bigger concern is that
communities have looked for ways to draw closer in times of The Quakers have cultivated trained its activists in “Coun- pro-BDS individuals who use
domestic trouble and uncertainty. Just last month, after the Victo- their image as peaceful and tering Normalization of Israeli hate and racist speech will use
ria Islamic Center in Victoria, Texas was destroyed by fire, a local supremely benign. Few suspect, Oppression on Campus.” and abuse  academic freedom,
synagogue offered the mosque space to continue to worship. So, much less know, that one of whether it is academic or not.
to the extent that individual donors to Sarsour’s crowdfunding their central missions is pro- Atshan is a poster child for
campaign — which raised $110,000 — were motivated by the moting the BDS movement that Quaker education, an alum of This freedom to critique is,
same spirit of good will, we welcome their gesture with thanks. opposes Israel’s existence. the Quaker school in Ramallah predictably, directed mostly at
who now teaches for the same the twin Satans, Israel and
But Sarsour is no ordinary Muslim or Palestinian-American. The Quaker experience in Quaker school he attended as America, although efforts to
She is a public figure, an activist and lightning rod who is openly the Middle East was unique; an undergraduate. In many curtail speech that academics
anti-Zionist. As such, her motivations must be looked at more they provided relief to Palestin- regards, he represents the Quak- find unpleasant and unaccept-
carefully than the average person with an open heart who con- ian refugees in 1949-1950 but er echo chamber regarding the able have been longstanding in
tributes $10 to a crowdfunding campaign. Just last year, she told a withdrew after the United Israeli-Palestinian conflict that the form of “speech codes” and
banquet of the Council on American-Islamic Relations that the Nations took over. The Friends ensures that only the Palestinian restrictions on “hate speech.”
Muslim community should give to marginalized groups so that also spearheaded religious narrative will be voiced. Clearly academic freedom is a
they will be “the staunchest supporters and best defenders of diplomacy about the fate of one-way street; only those hav-
Islam against Islamophobia.” Jerusalem, which was besieged Predictably, once Atshan’s ing the correct opinions may
and divided during the war of appearance was canceled, stu- claim it.
That’s all well and good, and it may actually be a worthwhile 1948. Though the mission was
strategy. But with Sarsour, it’s hard to tell when her brand of Islam unsuccessful, and Jerusalem
ends and the demonization of Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish would remain divided until
state begins. We therefore view her actions with suspicion until 1967, their efforts were charac-
her motives are made clear. And based upon what we know now, terized by the scrupulous even-
we have no choice but to tell her, “Thanks, but no thanks.” l handedness and appeals to the
religious sensibilities of Chris-
Join the tians, Muslims and Jews.
conversation!
Building on this and a long
Tell us what you’re thinking and interact with history of opposing Israel, it is
no surprise that the AFSC is one
the community at jewishexponent.com of the leading organizations
supporting BDS on university
Connect with us on campuses and through support
to various groups like Students
for Justice in Palestine and Jew-
ish Voice for Peace, which
spearhead the movement.

Enter Sa’ed Atshan, an assis-

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LIFESTYLES/CULTURE

New Book in Jewish Mystery Trilogy Takes
Form of High Holiday Hit-Job

BOOKS Recipes by the Book: Oak Tree she takes most of her inspira- writing and sees where the RABBI ILENE SCHNEIDER Photo provided
Authors Cook. tion from local news. characters take her.
RACHEL KURLAND | JE STAFF interested in writing since she
She has a couple more books “I’ll read something and I’ll “The whole creative process was young.
“THEY ALWAYS SAY that planned for the series, for which think, ‘Why?’” she said, “or, is very mysterious,” she added.
you should write what you she often comes up with the ‘How did that come about?’” “When I was a kid, I used to
know,” laughed Rabbi Ilene humorous titles before the plot. Schneider — who’s original- write parodies of nursery
Schneider. She then comes up with a ly from Boston but has lived in rhymes,” she remembered. Her
The wit in her writing comes MacGuffin, a moment in the sto- Marlton, N.J. for 35 years with second career goal was to write
As one of the first female from her father. ry that “really had nothing to do her husband, Rabbi Gary Gans, for Mad Magazine.
rabbis from Southern New with the plot, it’s just something rabbi emeritus of Congregation
Jersey ordained in the U.S., she “It has to be genetic,” she said. that sets everything in motion.” Beth Tikvah — said she Later on, she got involved
did just that. “He has a rather wacky sense of admires any writer who she is mainly with nonfiction works
humor. In fact, we have a joke in The MacGuffin in her first currently reading. like school literary magazines.
Schneider recently pub- our family, whenever my [sons] book was the theft of a few arti-
lished her third novel of the come up with a bad joke or bad facts from a museum, including Otherwise, she looks up to Her first paid piece of writ-
Rabbi Aviva Cohen mystery pun, we’ll look at each other and a Canaanite goddess figurine. classic authors who have stood ing was for an obituary in 1963
series, Yom Killer. say, ‘zayde humor.’” the test of time, like Louisa May after President John F.
That was based on a years- Alcott, Jane Austen, Edgar Allan Kennedy’s assassination. Then-
The books follow Cohen — And although the novels ago theft from the University of Poe and Arthur Conan Doyle. 15-year-old Schneider received
a female rabbi in Southern New cover pretty serious subjects, Pennsylvania museum; the a check for roughly $10.
Jersey at an unaffiliated syna- Schneider’s humor keeps the stolen object was later spotted But she relates to her charac-
gogue (so as to not offend any stories light. in the window of an antique ter Aviva Cohen on a more per- “I didn’t even want to cash
readers) — who solves myster- store on Pine Street. sonal level. [it], but my mother told me I
ies that just sort of fall into her “Basically they can be read had to,” she admitted.
lap, Schneider said. out of order because I try to “It just stayed in my mind — Schneider was one of the
work into the book information this ‘what if?’ and ‘why?’ — and first female rabbis in the U.S., She since rediscovered her
“Being a bit of a yenta and that provides some background that sort of set up my spinning ordained in 1976. love of novels, a passion that had
being a bit nosy, she goes out and been there from the beginning.
looks into them,” she explained. There’s part of me in some of [Aviva’s] “At the time, I don’t think I
personality.” thought that much about it,” “It set me off on a new career
Her first book in the series, she said, calling herself naive that had been picking up from
Chanukah Guilt, explores a sus- ILENE SCHNEIDER for thinking it would be easy to what my original intention in
picious funeral and subsequent break boundaries. life had been,” she said.
deaths, and her second, Unleav- into the other two books with- this story,” she said.
ened Dead, which takes place out giving anything away, and at In her second book, Aviva She then faced the reality of Yom Killer is available on
during Passover, follows a similar the same time not boring peo- being a woman in a male-dom- Amazon.com and Kindle e-
storyline of unexpected deaths. ple who have already read the Cohen uncovers a case involv- inated profession, which Cohen readers or can be purchased at
other two books,” she added. ing carbon monoxide poison- also grapples with in the novels. Barnes and Noble. l
In Yom Killer, Cohen receives ing — something Schneider
a call that her mother in Boston Some of Schneider’s friends recalled happened in her own She said she had to learn Contact:
was found unconscious at her have told her that when they town. Owners of a newly built how to gain respect and deal
assisted living facility — but read the books, they hear her house sued the builder for neg- with complicated instances of [email protected];
whether it was an accident or an voice narrating. ligence because the gas wasn’t “casual sexism” that she faced
attack is for Cohen to find out. properly vented, she said. from even the most “enlight- 215-832-0737
“There’s part of me in some ened” of religious male leaders.
The story occurs between of [Aviva’s] personality,” she said. That, too, stayed in the back
Rosh Hashanah’s end and Yom of her mind. But before she embarked on
Kippur’s beginning, “and again, Aside from the surface con- a career path to the pulpit, there
Aviva comes to the rescue,” nections — both female rabbis She doesn’t outline or plan was another job she wanted to
Schneider said. from Southern New Jersey — her books, but rather just starts do: become the first female edi-
tor of The New York Times.
Schneider is also the author
of Talk Dirty Yiddish and Of course, that goal has
since been achieved by another
woman, but Schneider has been

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Joyce Mae Barrow, February 17, 2017, she Jay Nathaniel Diamond, age 88, died on Feb- Dr. M. Lawrence Furst, February 14, 2017, of Beatrice Jonas a retired tax examiner died Hinda (Hinkie) Hoffman Pincus 1928-2017,
resided in Philadelphia. The former Joyce ruary 21, 2017. He was the owner of a cloth- Decatur, GA, formerly of Phila. and Wyn- February 20, 2017, she resided in Phila. The passed away peacefully on February 15th in
Rosenberg, wife of the late Raymond Barrow; ing store who resided in Wynnewood, PA. newood, PA; husband of the late Dr. Norma former Beatrice Paul, wife of the late Edward; Delray Beach, Florida, surrounded by her
mother of Audrey (Paul) Small; sister of Don- Father of Cheryl Diamond Madora, Joel L. (nee Fields); father of Dr. Merrick Furst (Dr. mother of Karen (Alan) Brown and Ellen Jo- three sons, Andrew, Robert and William;
ald (Carol) Rosenberg. Grandmother of (Jill) Diamond, Adriene Diamond (Wayne) April Dworetz) and the late Dr. Laura Jacobs nas; sister of Lenore (Morton) Husky, Char- daughters-in-law, Donna and Kate; and
Meredith and Alex. Services were private. Schifrien; brother of Sarah (Diamond) Wean, (Avrom); grandfather of Gilad, Kayla, Jason lotte Hanges and the late Elaine Lidgaster; Hinkie's longtime caregiver, Barbara Black-
Contributions in her memory may be made Lucille (Diamond) Weinstein; son of Ben- and Anya; great-grandfather of Elior. grandmother of Ed (Peg) and Robyn (Tom); wood. Hinkie was a loving and devoted wife
to a charity of the donor's choice. jamin Diamond and Matilda (Berman) Dia- Graveside services were held on Thursday, great-grandmother of Leah, Zach, Julia and to Erwin L. Pincus, her soulmate of 48 years,
mond; and grandfather of Ryan and Marlee Feb. 16, 2017 at Haym Salomon Memorial Ryan. Contributions in her memory may be a caring mother to her sons, and a wonderful
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S Madora, Allison Diamond, and Bradley & Park, Frazer, PA. made to American Cancer Society, 1626 Lo- grandmother to Matthew, Jennifer, Zachary,
RAPHAEL-SACKS Jared Diamond. Contributions in Jay Dia- cust St., Phila., PA 19103 Jordana, Joshua and Eric Pincus. Hinkie is
mond's memory will go to the fund research JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS also survived by her twin sister, Mickey Wolf.
BERNSTEIN for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of Amer- GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S A native Philadelphian, Hinkie and Erv en-
ica, 11900 Parklawn Dr., Ste. 360, Rockville, GALIANO RAPHAEL-SACKS joyed their many summers on the Jersey
Dene Katzenberg Bernstein, 100, died peace- MD 20852. Shore, where they could be found riding
fully at her home in the Elkins Park House, on Esther Galiano (nee Chasen), age 89, died on KRAMER bikes and enjoying long, sunny afternoons
February 20, 2017. Born May 30, 1916, in GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S January 24, 2017. Sister of Cecelia Car- playing canasta and pinochle. Hinkie and Erv
Philadelphia to Carrie Pollack and Lucien RAPHAEL-SACKS donick; aunt of Larry Cardonick and Theresa Meryl Kramer (nee Myers), age 70, died on spent the majority of their later years in Boca
Katzenberg, Dene attended the Oak Lane Breward, Eric & Sara Lee Cardonick, Richard February 18, 2017. She graduated from Raton and Delray Beach Florida. Hinkie was
Country Day School, Simon Gratz High DOMSKY & Cindy Benamy, and Robert & Carol De- Girls' High School, Temple University (Un- proud of her active lifelong membership with
School, and the University of Pennsylvania. Cecco; and great-aunt of Lauren, Jordan, dergrad), Marywood College (Master's in World ORT. She served on various member-
She lived all her life among her many cous- Charles Shaw Domsky. Feb. 22, 2017. After Laura, Marissa, and Alanna. Contributions in education), and taught Spanish and French ship committees throughout the years and
ins and girlhood friends. She was the loving a brave struggle with Parkinson’s disease. her memory may be made to a charity of the for 30 years at Germantown High School. frequently organized, planned and implemen-
wife for thirty-nine years of Edgar Bernstein, Survived by his wife of 57 years Ellie (nee donor's choice. She became a realtor in 2000 and was a ted a number of well-attended luncheons. In
who died in 1975. A homemaker and philan- Sokolow). Father of Jason (Amy). Survived member of the National Council of Jewish lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that
thropist, she was active in Fellowship House by grandson Jordan and granddaughter Al- GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S Women, National Association of Realtors, donations be made in Hinkie's memory to
and Farm, the Jewish Family and Children’s exa. Brother of Libby Feldman (Steven). He RAPHAEL-SACKS and Montgomery County Association of Re- World ORT, 1745 Broadway, 17th Floor, New
Service, and the World Affairs Council. She was predeceased by his son Adam. He was altors (MCAR). Wife of Dr. Mark Kramer of York, NY 10019
made numerous anonymous benefactions in- the owner and president of Domsky and Si- GOLDENBERG Dresher; mother of Jessie (Sunshine) Kramer
cluding many gifts of college tuition and a mon Advertising Agency until he retired to and Juliana Kramer; sister of Karen Stom- GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
fund to care for Jewish HIV-AIDS patients. paint in 2007. Charles Domsky always knew Cyril P. (Promisloff) Goldenberg,100,1916- ackin; and grandmother of Maxwell Gray RAPHAEL-SACKS
Her great loves were her family, her country, that art was the door to the depth of his self- 2017, of Longmeadow, MA died peacefully Kramer and Lincoln Beck Kramer. Contribu-
Tripp Lake Camp, traveling the world, paint- expression. He won 2 scholarships to the on February 7, 2017 at the Julian B. Leavitt tions in her memory may be made to a char- REIBEN
ing, antiques, reading, and laughing. She was Philadelphia College of Art, where he gradu- Jewish Nursing Home in Longmeadow, MA. ity of the donor's choice.
a life-long patron of the orchestra, opera, ated in 1959. The rigors of business preven- She was born in Philadelphia on June 1, Vivian M. Reiben (nee Musicant) died Feb.
theaters, and museums of Philadelphia. The ted him from more actively pursuing his deal 1916. She was widowed by her husband Cyril GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S 10, 2017.Beloved wife of the late Marvin
character trait she most admired was “stick- dream…art. That all changed when he was (Cy) Goldenberg in 1990. Cyril is survived by RAPHAEL-SACKS (Bud); Adored mother of Shelley (Barry) Ru-
to-itiveness.” The family is very grateful for diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Refus- her son, Joel Arthur and his wife Candy of bin, Bruce Reiben (Sam Wilson). Loving
the compassionate efforts of her longtime ing to picture walls closing in on him, he Paradise Valley, AZ; her daughter, Elizabeth LINEFSKY grandmother of Daniel Rubin, the late Jordan
housekeeper Maria Pereira, her steadfast painted an escape door and exploded through Paolone and her husband Vince of Wilbra- Rubin, Matthew Reiben, Vanessa (Marty)
caregivers Beverly Brown, Tamika Whiting, it into the next stage of his life; a stage where ham, MA; her 4 grandchildren, Chad Arthur, Norman Linefsky, February 22, 2017. Hus- Zmolik, Debbie (Ken) Milbauer, Bruce
Stacey Flowers, Stacey Scott, and the nurses he would devote all of his time and energy to Mandy Daitch, Jeffrey Paolone, and Amy Ig- band of Selma (nee Shwartz). of Naples, FL (Wendy) Rubin, Steve Rubin. Also survived
of the Visiting Nurse Association of Greater his artwork. Charles submitted works to “All er; and her 7 great grandchildren, Zoe & Hud- and Kendall Park, NJ. Father of Joyce (Terry) by great grandchildren, great great grandchil-
Philadelphia. Dene will be sorely missed by About Art” at Moss Rehab for several years son Arthur, Zachary & Samantha Daitch, Levinstein, David (Cathy) Linefsky, Phyllis dren, many loving friends and her girls Rylee
her sons Alan (JoAnne) Bernstein, Philip and his artwork is in public and corporate Abby & Emma Iger, and Clara Paolone. All (Murray) Gorson and Brenda (Mark) Sher- and Lacie. Contributions in Vivian’s memory
(Leslie) Bernstein, her daughter Barbara (Irv) collections. Numerous pieces have been ac- services for Cyril were private. man. Brother of Rae (Ira Machowsky) Linef- may be made to a charity of the donor’s
Berger, and Momodou Darboe of the Gambia; quired by Deloitte, a major international ac- sky. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 6 choice.
by her grandchildren Zachary Bernstein (with counting and consulting firm, Moss Rehab SAMPSON'S FAMILY CHAPELS great grandchildren. Relatives and friends
Jeri King and Rikio King), Steven (Deborah) Hospital and Princeton University Medical were invited to Graveside Services Friday 10 ROSEN
Bernstein; Kerry (Schuyler) Fauver, Michael Center. Contributions in his memory may be HELLER A.M. Montefiore Cem. (Sec. D), Church Rd.
(Alexis) Bernstein, Anne (Matthew) Costello, made to a charity of the donor’s choice. and Borbeck St., Fox Chase. Contributions in Sol Rosen died on February 19, 2017. He
Solomon Berger (with Lorraine Scolari and Yetive "Terry" Heller died on February 22, his memory may be made to a charity of the was a retired electrical contractor who
Kayden Hesser), and Jeremy (Monica) Ber- GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S 2017. She was a retired dietitian for the Na- donor's choice. resided in Philadelphia, PA. Husband of the
ger; her great-grandchildren Hannah, Owen, RAPHAEL-SACKS tional Dairy Council who resided in Lower late Sabina; father of Mimi Rosen (Scott Birn-
and Jacob Bernstein, Philip, Oliver, and Leo Gwynedd, PA. Wife of Eugene; mother of JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS baum), Barbara Weinstein (Solomon), and
Fauver, Madison and Brooke Bernstein, Bern- DORMAN Neil (Linda) Heller, Shelley (Spence) Miller, Dr. Joan Bloch (Dr. Jay); Zeida of Kalie Birn-
ard and Beau Costello, Lucien Berger. Me- and Mindy (Dr. Joel) Wolinsky; and also sur- MULLEN baum, Lee Weinstein (Jenna), Michael Wein-
morial donations may be made to the Jewish Barbara (Bobbie) Dorman, adored wife and vived by 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grand- stein (Sarah), Dr. Deborah Bloch, Dr. Paul
Family and Children’s Service, JFCS of Great- life partner of Buddy. Devoted mother of Mi- children. Contributions in her memory may Ernestine Joan Kunsberg Mullen, age 90, Bloch, Aaron Bloch, and Noah Bloch; and re-
er Philadelphia, 2100 Arch St., Philadelphia, chael (Janet), Robin, and Jeffrey(Dara). Lov- be made to Temple Sinai Cook for a Friend, passed away on January 19, 2017, beloved membered by many nieces and nephews in-
PA 19103 or to a charity of your choice. ing grandmother of 3 grandchildren. Ser- 1401 N. Limekiln Pike, Dresher, PA 19025 or wife of the late Leonard Mullen (Mullen Dent- cluding Stephen Schwed. Sol, a survivor of
vices were private. a charity of the donor's choice. al Laboratory), loving mother of Sheri Mullen the Holocaust, past President of the Associ-
JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS Kaufman (Dr. Lee Kaufman) and Linda Mul- ation of Jewish Holocaust Survivors, retired
ESTATE ADMINISTRATION GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S len Servin and her husband Jeffrey D. Servin, Electrical Contractor, was instrumental in
CAINE Legal Services per fee schedule RAPHAEL-SACKS Esquire. She was a loving grandmother building the Philadelphia Holocaust Memori-
approved by the court in 1983 (mom-mom) to Jaime Brooke Kaufman of al. Contributions in his memory may be made
Miriam Caine (nee Krugman) died on Febru- HOLTZ Boston, MA and Lauren Blair Servin of Brook- to Phila. Holocaust Remembrance Founda-
ary 20, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Allen; Arnold Machles, Esquire lyn, New York. She was a resident of Roslyn tion, 2100 Arch St., Phila., PA 19103.
devoted mother of Arnold (Diane) Caine and 401 East City Avenue - Ste 122 Ruth Holtz (nee Mauskopf), age 97, died on PA prior to moving to Whitpain Farms in Blue
Sharon Caine; cherished grandmother of February 19, 2017. She was a retired pianist Bell, PA with the late, Herbert Lieberman, her GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
Rachel (Jon) Czerepak, and Marlee Caine; Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 who resided in Philadelphia, PA. Wife of the partner for several years. Ernestine spent RAPHAEL-SACKS
sister of the late Mike Krugman; sister-in-law 610-667-0555 late Herman Holtz; mother of Abraham Holtz; many summers in Atlantic City, New Jersey
of Judy Krugman, the late Herman and Esth- and aunt of Eileen Mauskopf, Sharon Byer, and winters in Alcapalco, Mexico. She was a ROSENTHAL
er Cane; loved aunt and great-aunt to many. FAX 610-667-8440 Annalee Mauskopf, and Ariella Byer. Contri- longtime member of Old York Road Temple
She was a member of the Association of Jew- [email protected] butions in her memory may be made to Will's and spent many years with their Sisterhood Shirley B. Rosenthal (nee Kornstein) Febru-
ish Holocaust Survivors of which she was an Eye Institute, 840 Walnut St., Phila., PA and as a lifetime Hadassah member. She was ary 21, 2017, wife of Dr. I. Leon "Zuni"; moth-
active member and officer for many years, FAGEN 19107, Phila. SPCA, 350 E. Erie Ave., Phila., known for her "Southern Bell Hospitality, her er of Ronnie (Edward) Landau, and Carl
KleinLife of which she was an active volun- PA 19134, or Talmudical Yeshiva of Phila., flair for fashion and her zest for life. She Rosenthal (fiancee, Bonnie Charon); grand-
teer, Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, Frances Fagen (nee Mendelson), age 95, died 6040 Drexel Rd., Phila., PA 19131. traveled extensively during her life and was mother of Jessica Landau (Marcos Perez),
former member of Congregations of Ner on February 18, 2017. She resided in Tarz- always "ready" to go. Our hearts are broken. Stefanie Landau (fiance Tom Colace) and
Zedek, and Adath Zion Congregation. Contri- ana, California. Wife of the late Samuel; GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S She was a wonderful mother and our best Jacob Rosenthal.
butions in her memory may be made to the mother of Neil Fagen (Frani), Sheila (Arnold) RAPHAEL-SACKS friend. We will miss her dearly. A memorial
Children of Jewish Holocaust Survivors, c/o Greenfield, Paul (Ardis Rubenstein) Fagen; service was held at Whitpain Farms Manor GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
Mim Krik, 3843 Loop Road, Huntingdon Val- grandmother of Jennifer Fagen, Matthew A Community House, many friends and family attended. RAPHAEL-SACKS
ley, PA 19006. (Kristi) Fagen, and Carly (Tim) Scott; and Remembers Contributions in her memory may be sent to
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brand new when we’re thru. Howard Glassware • Trains • Dolls Personal Assistant - Licensed Excellent Refs, 15 yrs Exp, Live Ellis, P.C., 261 Old York Rd., Ste. Or to her Attorney: WASCOW (Named in Will as DE-
Serotta 215-423-2234; 368-4056 Vintage Clothing/ driver to assist with errands, out, FT/PT, Day/Night 215-886- 200, Jenkintown, PA 19046. MARTIN J. PEZZNER BORAH MARINIELLO), EXEC-
Handbag shopping, appts., reading, 2546 PERUTO & PERUTO UTRICES, c/o Michael L. Golden,
Call 215-920-2528 Entire cleanout & walking, food prep., socializ- CAREGIVER Seeks pos Hrly, 20 yrs ESTATE NOTICES 150 Monument Rd., Ste. 515 Jr., Esq., 1818 Market St., 13th Fl.,
CLEANING removal service ing and daily activities exp. CNA CPR, Alzheimers. Cert. Estate of Adamantia D. Zevris Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 Philadelphia, PA 19103-3608,
provided. inside/outside of your home. Mon-Friday 267-298-0211/302- Zevris, Adamantia D. late of Phil- ESTATE OF GUSSIE SPECTOR, DE- Or to their Attorney:
PICTURE PERFECT 30 years experience. Will help you understand your 764-6586 adelphia, PA. Evangelia Vlahos, c/o CEASED. MICHAEL L. GOLDEN, JR.
CLEANING SERVICE sssss bills, do paperwork.and also Anthony J. Beldecos, Esq., Lundy Late of Philadelphia GOULD YAFFE and GOLDEN
Residential-no job too big, no job make telephone calls.for you. COMPANIONS over 15 yrs exp. Beldecos & Milby, PC, 450 N. LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the 1818 Market St., 13th Fl.
too small. 215-409-5022 CALL KEVIN “D” very flex, avail. 24 hr care price Narberth Ave., Suite 200, Narberth, above Estate have been granted to Philadelphia, PA 19103-3608
267-934-3002 Support Services - Refs neg. Own car. Refs avail. PA 19072, Administratrix. the undersigned, who request all NONPROFIT CORPORATION – NO-
MIRRORS DOWNSIZING Call Phyllis 215-886-4040 215-715-7787or 267-591-9382 Lundy Beldecos & Milby, PC persons having claims or demands TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on
450 N. Narberth Ave. against the estate of the decedent 12/30/16, Articles of Incorporation
MIRRORED WALLS OR CLEANING OUT? QUICK HELP COMPANION/AIDE seeks Pos. to Suite 200 to make known the same and all were filed with the Department of
BY JERRY GROSSMAN EMPATHY CARE care for sick/elderly live in/out 25 Narberth, PA 19072 persons indebted to the decedent State for Arthur & Estelle Sidewa-
1 mans trash/another mans LOVING AND COMPASSIONATE yrs EXP, Great REFS .own car 215- to make payment without delay to ter House, Inc., a nonprofit corpor-
Closets Doors, Jacuzzi, Vanity, treasure LICENSED AND BONDED 681-5905 or 215-242-5691 ESTATE OF BARBARA BOBBIN, KENNETH R. FROHLICH, EXECUT- ation organized under the
Fitness area, custom shower ACCEPT ALL LONG TERM INS. a/k/a BARBARA J. BOBBIN, DE- OR, 551 W. Lancaster Ave., Ste. Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corpora-
doors and enclosures, etc. Call Joel 215-947-2817 215-477-1050 AVAIL 24/7 ELIDAʼS CEASED. 210, Haverford, PA 19041, tion Law of 1988, exclusively for
Free Estimate. Call 215-675-9633 HOUSEHOLD Late of Philadelphia Or to his Attorney: charitable purposes.
CASH IN YOUR CLOSET INC. VERY AFFORDABLE! LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the KENNETH R. FROHLICH Duane Morris, LLP, Solicitors
HANDYMAN Licensed and Bonded PROFESSIONALS above Estate have been granted to 551 W. Lancaster Ave., Ste. 210 30 S. 17th St.
CALL BARUCH The Contractor CARING AND RELIABLE INC. the undersigned, who request all Haverford, PA 19041 Phila., PA 19103
Plumbing, electric and all kinds of ESTATE SALES ♥ persons having claims or demands Estate of Harry Williams Notice is hereby given that a Regis-
repairs. All jobs! 215-260-1653 EXPERIENCED AND TRAINED against the estate of the decedent Williams, Harry late of Philadelphia, tration Statement for a Foreign
CEMETERY LOTS FOR SALE NANNIES to make known the same and all PA. Francis Frankenstein, c/o Ned Business Corporation was filed in
MOVING/HAULING HAR JEHUDA CEMETERY BONDED AND LICENSED HOUSEKEEPERS persons indebted to the decedent Hark, Esq., Goldsmith Hark & Hor- the Department of State of the
NORTHEAST MOVING One plot VERY AFFORDABLE to make payment without delay to nak, PC, 7716 Castor Ave., Phil- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for
Best rates around 1 pc to entire $2950 SENIOR CARE RUTH ANN DUBB and JEFFREY adelphia, PA 19152, Executor. GHR Management Company, Inc.
home moved anywhere. Lic. Ins. 240-483-8198 call/text 215-479-0099 FAMILY DUBB, Executors, c/o James M. Or- Goldsmith Hark & Hornak, PC The address of the association's
dependable 215-677-4817 man, Esq., 1600 Market St., Ste. 7716 Castor Ave. principal office under the law of the
HAR JEHUDA CEMETERY Aide with over 20 years exp. Seek- SUBSTITUTES 3305, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Philadelphia, PA 19152 association's jurisdiction is 2250
RILEY & SONS Upper Darby, PA ing employment, live in or hourly. ♥ Or to their Attorney: ESTATE OF HELEN B. HYDE, DE- Hickory Road, Ste. 240 Plymouth
Heritage C-7,8 Call 267-339-1030 JAMES M. ORMAN CEASED. Meeting PA 19462. The address of
MOVING & STORAGE CO Best Offer! LEADER SINCE 1600 Market St., Ste. 3305 Late of Philadelphia the association's propose re-
Local & Long distance. Low rates. 610-649-4473 Are you seeking an exp. Caregiver 1992 Philadelphia, PA 19103 LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the gistered office is 2250 Hickory
Highest quality work. We specialize to care for you or your loved one?? above Estate have been granted to Road, Set. 240 Plymouth Meeting,
in FLORIDA MOVES. Expert pkg. ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL PARK Call Today 610-321-3108 STAFFING ALL Estate of Barbara Goldberg De- the undersigned, who request all PA 19462 in the county of Mont-
Call for free est. 215-342-0228 2 Plots Sect B5 Lot 179 HOUSEHOLD ceased persons having claims or demands gomery. The Corporation is filed in
Sites 1 & 2. Can-Can! I do laundry, cleaning, POSITIONS Late of Philadelphia, PA. against the estate of the decedent compliance with the requirements
PAINTING cooking and care for children. LETTERS OF TESTAMENTARY to make known the same and all of the applicable provision of 15
Buyer pays all transfer fees. Hours of service are Wednesday- ♥ on the above estate have been persons indebted to the decedent Pa. C.S. 412.
CHMAR GORDON PAINTING $3000. Sunday Please contact me for more QUALITY granted to the undersigned, who to make payment without delay to Notice is hereby given that on
info and references CANDIDATES bequest all persons having claims DIANE HOWELL, EXECUTRIX, c/o January 31, 2017 Articles of Incor-
Affordable, reliable quality service. Call 215-431-8947. ALL DRIVE AND or demands against the estate of Adam D. Reid, Esq., 1017 Walnut poration were filed with the Dept of
Guar. Free estimate 215-429-3331 Shalom Memorial Park Candace 215 767 1436 HAVE CARS the decedent to make known the St., 6th Fl., Philadelphia, PA 19103, State for Agape – Finding Your Pur-
One plot - MacCabees section LIVE IN OR OUT same, and all persons indebted to Or to her Attorney: pose, Incorporating Your Faith a
DICK GELZINIS Text/call 267-825-5200 CAPABLE COMPANIONS FT OR PT the decedent to make payment Adam D. Reid nonprofit corporation organized un-
without delay, to Allen H. Tollen Ex- Law Offices of Peter L. Klenk & As- der the provisions of the
Home Improvements - Painting, WANTED TO BUY Home Care for Older Adults ♥ ecutor, c/o Allen H. Tollen, Esq., or sociates Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corpora-
Plastering, Dry Wall repair and in- We Customize care IN PERSON to his attorney, 1701 Walnut St., 6th Fl. tion Law of 1988, for the purpose
stallation, Wallpaper removal. If $$$ FOR RECORDS COLLECTION for each Individual. INTERVIEWS Allen H. Tollen Esquire Philadelphia, PA 19103 of providing food, clothing and
your walls are sick, call Dr. Dick the Thoroughly screened IDENTITY SEARCH 41 E. Front Street ESTATE OF MARY JANE HAZEL, shelter to the homeless.
wall physician. Refs Ins.. Free Est. LPs, Albums, 78s, 45s, CDs, CRIMINAL ( PAR Media, PA 19063 a/k/a MARYJANE HAZEL, DE-
215-990-1399 Classical, Jazz, Latin, Oldies, Experienced Caregivers CEASED. PETITION NAME CHANGE
Etc. Call Tony 215-843-6999 Bonded and Insured FBI ) ESTATE OF BERNARD TOMKIN, Late of Philadelphia Notice is hereby given that on
To place an ad in the DRUG (10 PANEL) DECEASED. LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the January 30,, 2017 the petition of
Real Estate Section WANTED: DEAD OR ALIVE Part Time, Full Time or Live-in. DRIVING RECORD Late of the Township of Chelten- above Estate have been granted to Dwayne Terrell Williams was filed
call 215.832.0749 OLD TOY TRAINS ham, Montgomery County, PA the undersigned, who request all praying a decree to change his
Now you have ♥ LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the persons having claims or demands name to Rafiq Suleiman Ali. The
pinterest.com/jewishexponent 610-449-7234 or 610-353-8585 somewhere to turn. above Estate have been granted to against the estate of the decedent court has fixed March 24, 2017 at
Call Judy Needleman 610-668-1111 the undersigned, who request all to make known the same and all 11 am in room number 691, City
To place an ad in the Marketing Manager www. persons having claims or demands persons indebted to the decedent Hall, Philadelphia, PA for hearing.
Real Estate Section 610-667-2400 against the estate of the decedent to make payment without delay to
call 215.832.0749 Greenwood House is seeking a ehphome.com to make known the same and all SANDRA T. HAZEL, EXECUTRIX, MUSEUMS
Marketing Manager, who will be re- CAREGIVER 12 yrs.exp. compas- persons indebted to the decedent 3309 Disston St., Philadelphia, PA
www.JewishExponent.com sponsible for overseeing the mar- sionate. Live in or hourly Own car. EXP. CAREGIVER FOR ELDERLY to make payment without delay to 19149. Lest We Forget Slavery
keting and lead generation for all Refs. avail. 267-357-3661 20 yrs exp., Excellent References! SHELLEY L. TOMKIN, ROBERTA L. Estate of Shirley Zlotnick, De- Museum
service lines including skilled nurs- PRESSER and SUSAN B. FRIED- ceased.
ing, rehabilitation, home care, hos- CAREGIVER With 21 years exp. to 267-679-3946 MAN, EXECUTRICES, c/o Rachel Late of Abington Twp., PA. Open daily 10am to 6pm,
pice and assisted living, as well as care for sick or elderly. Own car, I AM A CNA LOOKING to care for Fitoussi, Esq., 62 W. Princeton Rd., LETTERS TESTAMENTARY APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED
the development and implementa- exc. refs. Live out 215-409-5022 you. Honest/Patient Dependable. Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, on the above estate have been 215-205-4324/ 215-397-6060
tion of effective marketing and Excell refs 18 yrs. exp. Or to their Attorney: granted to the undersigned, who Donation $12.00 per person
sales efforts for the organization. CAREGIVER WITH 20 YRS. EXP. Cynthia 215-791-0955 RACHEL FITOUSSI bequest all persons having claims
Position will require development Integrity, Drive 62 W. Princeton Rd. or demands against the estate of PRINTING
and oversight of a marketing plan PHYILLIS JEAN will make your Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 the decedent to make known the
and budget, associated sales func- Eastern Montgomery County HOUSE SUPER CLEAN. Old school same, and all persons indebted to INVITATIONS & CALLIGRAPHY
tions, networking and referral rela- Exc. local refs. Italian ethics, many happy refs., ESTATE OF DONALD EUGENE the decedent to make payment
tionship-building, management of Call Kat you’ll think its new KING, DECEASED. without delay, to Gary A. Zlotnick, GREAT DISCOUNTS!!
digital and social media marketing 215-939-6132 Late of Philadelphia Esq., Executor, Zarwin Baum De- IRMA • 215-938-1440
and public relations activities. Can- Call me 215-888-8267 LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the Vito Kaplan Schaer & Toddy, PC,
didates will work closely with and Compassionate Caregiver above Estate have been granted to 1818 Market St., 13th Fl., Phil- STATEWIDE ADS
be supported by the organization’s with 20 yrs exp. Kind, lov- WOMAN desires housecleaning. the undersigned, who request all adelphia, PA 19103 or to their at- Miscellaneous:
outside senior living branding and ing woman who will take Own car, honest & reliable. Good persons having claims or demands torneys, SAWMILLS from only $4397.00 –
marketing firm. Qualified candid- good care of your loved refs. 215-626-3943 against the estate of the decedent Gary A. Zlotnick, Esq. MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your
ates should be well connected in one. Live in/out. Exc. refs. to make known the same and all Zarwin Baum DeVito own bandmill – Cut lumber any di-
the Hamilton, Ewing, Trenton and 267-808-9455. persons indebted to the decedent Kaplan Schaer & Toddy, PC mension. In stock ready to ship!
Princeton markets and have a to make payment without delay to 1818 Market St., 13th Fl. FREE Info/DVD: www.Norwood-
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of five years of sales/marketing ex- Exceptional abilities, light house- 6725 Rutland St., Philadelphia, PA Ext.300N
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