Death Notices

15 Elul 5785 - September 8, 2025

 The Old York Road Temple-Beth Am community mourns the loss of
Mischa "Murray" Moskowitz
Brother of Faye Katzman
 
Funeral is private.

​​"May the Almighty provide comfort to those who mourn among Zion and Jerusalem."

Donations in memory of Murray Moskowitz.
Donating is an important way to keep the deceased's beliefs alive and active. Murray's family has requested that donations in his memory be made to Alzheimer's Foundation of America or Old York Road Temple-Beth Am.

9 Elul 5785 - September 2, 2025

 The Old York Road Temple-Beth Am community mourns the loss of
Bernie and Helen Grosky
Parents of Amy (Michael) Grosky-Bergman and Diane Grosky
Grandparents of Samuel and Zachary Grosky-Bergman
Uncle and Aunt of Aaron (Devorah) Grosky
In-Laws of Baron “Bear” Elkins

A memorial service will take place on Sunday, September 7th, 3:00 p.m. promptly
  Goldsteins' Rosenberg's Philadelphia
6410 N Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19126

Reception to follow.

Shivah Minyanim will be held at the late residence, 
119 Almatt Terrace, Philadelphia, PA 19115
Monday, September 8th and Tuesday, September 9th beginning at 7:00pm.


​​"May the Almighty provide comfort to those who mourn among Zion and Jerusalem."

Donations in memory of Bernie & Helen Grosky
Donating is an important way to keep the deceased's beliefs alive and active. Bernie and Helen's family has requested that donations in their memory be made to American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Old York Road Temple-Beth Am or any animal rescue of your choice. 

5 Elul 5785 - August  29, 2025

 The Old York Road Temple-Beth Am community mourns the loss of
Barbara Lestz
Mother of Meryl (Allan) Lewin and 
 Robin (John) Connell

GiGi of Jennifer (Daniel) Klein
​​​​​​​Great GiGi of Isaac, Sammy & Asher Klein
 
Services are private.

​​​​​​Shiva will be observed on 
Wednesday, September 3 at 
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am
971 Old York Road
​​​​​​​Abington, PA
(Please park in front) 
beginning at 4:30 PM with Minyan service at 6:00 PM

​​"May the Almighty provide comfort to those who mourn among Zion and Jerusalem."

Donations in memory of Barbara Lestz
Donating is an important way to keep the deceased's beliefs alive and active. Barbara's family has requested that donations in her memory be made to Old York Road Temple-Beth Am or to a charity of your choice .

4 Elul 5785 - August 28, 2025

 The Old York Road Temple-Beth Am community mourns the loss of
Bruce Kogan
Father of Mark (Jennifer) Kogan
Grandfather of Danielle & Olivia Kogan
Mechuten of Judy & Murray Cohen

A private memorial service will take place tomorrow in Harrisburg, PA. 

Shivah minyan will be held at the home of
Mark & Jennifer Kogan
345 Cinnamon Drive, Huntingdon Valley
 Saturday, August 30 at 7:30 p.m. (visitors may start arriving 6:45 p.m.)
and Sunday, August 31 at 5:30 p.m. (visitors may start arriving 4:00 p.m.) 

​​"May the Almighty provide comfort to those who mourn among Zion and Jerusalem."

Donations in memory of Bruce Kogan.
Donating is an important way to keep the deceased's beliefs alive and active. Bruce's family has requested that donations in his memory be made to  Speranza Animal Rescue, your local animal shelter or   Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, 

4 Elul 5785 - August  28, 2025

 The Old York Road Temple-Beth Am community mourns the loss of
Nicole Rothenberg
Husband of Adam Rothenberg
Mother of Emily Rothenberg
​​​​​​​Daughter-in-law of Naomi & Peter Rothenberg
 
A funeral service will take place this Saturday in Aaronsburg, PA

​​​​​​A shiva minyan will be held on
Sunday, August 31 at 7:00 PM 
2012 Maplewood Ave, Abington Pa 19001

​​"May the Almighty provide comfort to those who mourn among Zion and Jerusalem."

Donations in memory of  Nicole Rothenberg.
Donating is an important way to keep the deceased's beliefs alive and active. Nicole's family has requested that donations in her memory be made to Old York Road Temple-Beth Am or Forgotten Cats .

14 Sivan 5785 - June 10, 2025

 The Old York Road Temple-Beth Am community mourns the loss of
Marian Gerstenfeld

A funeral service will take place Friday, June 13 at 11:30 a.m.
  Goldsteins' Rosenberg's Funeral Directors
310 2nd Street Pike, Southampton, PA 18966
followed by interment at Shalom Memorial Park
25 Byberry Rd, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

​​"May the Almighty provide comfort to those who mourn among Zion and Jerusalem."

Donations in memory of Marian Gerstenfeld.
Donating is an important way to keep the deceased's beliefs alive and active. Marian's family has requested that donations in her memory be made to Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, Hadassah or Jewish War Veterans.

We write to you today with heavy hearts following the tragic news that two staff members of the Israeli embassy, Sarah Milgrim (26) and Yaron Lischinsky (30), were murdered last night in a shocking act of antisemitic violence. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families, loved ones, and colleagues, as well as with the broader Israeli diplomatic community during this time of grief and mourning.

These devastating events remind us, yet again, of the fragility of peace and the ever-present need to stand in solidarity against hatred and terror. As a synagogue community deeply connected to the Jewish people and the State of Israel, we share in this sorrow and reaffirm our commitment to life, dignity, and resilience.

We also want to take this moment to reassure you that the safety and security of our congregation is our priority. We are in regular communication with local law enforcement and Jewish security agencies and continue to follow best practices to ensure that our campus remains a safe and welcoming space for prayer, learning, and gathering.

In moments like this, our strength comes from one another.

May the memories of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky be a blessing, and may peace and safety soon prevail for all.

7 Iyar 5785 - May 5, 2025

 The Old York Road Temple-Beth Am community mourns the loss of
Debbie Hochberg
Mother of Beth (Brett) Oblon
Grandma of Allison and Lauren Oblon
Mechatunesta of Nancy and Arnold Oblon 
 
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 6 at 12:00pm
Gutterman and Musicant Funeral Home, 402 Park St, Hackensack, NJ, 07601
Interment following at Riverside Cemetery, Saddlebrook, NJ
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Shivah: 
Tuesday, May 6 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:30p.m.
 Cedar Grove Clubhouse, 77 Aspen Dr, Cedar Grove, NJ, 07009
 
Wednesday, May 7 and Thursday, May 8 (visitation from 2-4pm)
with prayers beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Beth and Brett’s home: 722 Pinney Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA, 19006

​​"May the Almighty provide comfort to those who mourn among Zion and Jerusalem."

Donations in memory of Debbie Hochberg.
Donating is an important way to keep the deceased's beliefs alive and active. Debbie's family has requested that donations in her memory be made to Hadassah, Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, or to a charty of choice. 

17 Nisan 5785 - April 15, 2025

Death of Lance Schad

 The Old York Road Temple-Beth Am community mourns the loss of
Lance Schad
Husband of Lisa Katzer
Son-in-law of Arlene and Marvin Katzer
 
Funeral service will be held on Friday, April 18 at 11:30 a.m.
Goldsteins' Rosenberg's Funeral Directors Suburban North
310 Second Street Pike, Southampton, PA 18966

Followed by interment at Shalom Memorial Park


​​"May the Almighty provide comfort to those who mourn among Zion and Jerusalem."

Donations in memory of Lance Schad.
Donating is an important way to keep the deceased's beliefs alive and active. Lance's family has requested that donations in his memory be made to PanCAN or Old York Road Temple-Beth Am.

6 Nisan 5785 - April 4, 2025

Death of Jane Cohen

 The Old York Road Temple-Beth Am community mourns the loss of
Jane Cohen
Mother of Joanna (Michael) Kallan
Grandmother of Rachel, Lila and Marley
 
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, April 7 promptly at 11:30 a.m.
 Goldsteins’ Rosenberg’s Funeral Directors Inc.,
6410 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA
​​​​​​​
Interment Montefiore Cemetery

Shiva will be held at 7:00 p.m.
Monday, April 7, Tuesday, April 8 and Wednesday, April 9
at the Cohen residence
1050 Old Ford Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
​​"May the Almighty provide comfort to those who mourn among Zion and Jerusalem."

Donations in memory of Jane Cohen.
Donating is an important way to keep the deceased's beliefs alive and active. Jane's family has requested that donations in her memory be made to Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, Forgotten Cats or the Neurology Department of Penn Medicine.

2 Nisan 5785 - March 31, 2025

Death of Doris Burk

 The Old York Road Temple-Beth Am community mourns the loss of
Doris Burk
Mother of Deborah (Michael) Holtz
“Mom Mom” of David and Samantha Holtz 
 
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, April 1 at 2:30 p.m.
Shalom Memorial Park
25 Byberry Rd, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
 
Friends are invited to return to Old York Road Temple-Beth Am
for a reception followed by evening prayers at 6:00 p.m. 
 
Shivah will be held on Wednesday, April 2 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
at the home of Michael and Carol Burk
901 Surrey Rd, Media, PA 19063

​​"May the Almighty provide comfort to those who mourn among Zion and Jerusalem."

Donations in memory of Doris Burk.
Donating is an important way to keep the deceased's beliefs alive and active. Doris's family has requested that donations in her memory be made to Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, American Heart Association or a charity of your choice.

1 Adar 5785 - March 1, 2025

Death of Blanche Baurer

 The Old York Road Temple-Beth Am community mourns the loss of
Blanche Baurer
Wife of Past President, the late Ted Baurer

A private graveside service will be held Sunday, March 2. 

All are cordially invited to attend a shivah minyan
from 4:00-7:00 p.m. with evening prayers beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Community Room at Briar House, 8302 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027

​​"May the Almighty provide comfort to those who mourn among Zion and Jerusalem."

Donations in memory of Blanche Baurer.
Donating is an important way to keep the deceased's beliefs alive and active. Blanche's family has requested that donations in her memory be made to Old York Road Temple-Beth Am or a charity of your choice.

12 Shevat  5785 - February 10, 2025

Death of Michael Molowitz

 The Old York Road Temple-Beth Am community mourns the loss of
Michael Molowitz
Husband of Lori Molowitz
Father of Garrett (Aimee) Molowitz
​​​​​​​Brother of Eric Molowitz
Cousin of Eileen Simmons 
Mechutun of Rich Wright and Ellen Levin 

A memorial service will be held at Old York Road Temple-Beth Am in the Molish Sanctuary on Sunday, February 16th at 4:00pm

A reception will follow in the Strick Auditorium followed by a shivah minyan

Evening prayers continue on Monday and Tuesday nights at 7:00pm
at the home of Rich Wright and Ellen Levin
9286 Darlington Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19115

​​"May the Almighty provide comfort to those who mourn among Zion and Jerusalem."

Donations in memory of Michael Molowitz.
Donating is an important way to keep the deceased's beliefs alive and active. Michael's family has requested that donations in his memory be made to Old York Road Temple-Beth Am Brotherhood or a charity of your choice.

5 Shevat  5785 - February 3, 2025

Death of Louis Chartock

 The Old York Road Temple-Beth Am community mourns the loss of
Louis Chartock
Father of Mitchell (Cari) Chartock
Pop Pop of Aryn, Ellie & Dara

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 5 at 11:30 a.m.
Goldsteins' Rosenberg's Suburban North
310 Second Street Pike, Southampton, PA 18966
Followed by interment at Roosevelt Memorial Park

Shivah minyanim will be held at the home of Mitchell and Cari Chartock on
Wednesday, February 5 and Thursday, February 6 at 7:00 p.m.
936 Warfield Lane
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

​​"May the Almighty provide comfort to those who mourn among Zion and Jerusalem."

Donations in memory of Louis Chartock.
Donating is an important way to keep the deceased's beliefs alive and active. Louis' family has requested that donations in his memory be made to your charity of choice or Old York Road Temple-Beth Am.

3 Tevet 5785 - January 3, 2025

Death of Vickie Richman

 The Old York Road Temple-Beth Am community mourns the loss of
Vickie Richman

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, January 5 at 1:30 p.m.
Goldsteins' Rosenberg's Funeral Directors Suburban North,
310 2nd St. Pike, Southampton, Pa 
Followed by interment at Roosevelt Memorial Park. 

Shiva will be observed at the home of Beth and Scott Richman
2644 Fallow Hill Lane, Jamison,PA 18929
on Sunday, January 5 at 5:30 p.m. 

​​"May the Almighty provide comfort to those who mourn among Zion and Jerusalem."

Donations in memory of Vickie Richman.
Donating is an important way to keep the deceased's beliefs alive and active. Vickie's family has requested that donations in her memory be made to the  Old York Road Temple-Beth Am or Autism Speaks.