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October 2, 2015 | 19 Tishri, 5776 | Vol. 89; No. 20Published by The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg | Greater Harrisburg’s Jewish Newspaper
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A copy of the official registration and financial information of the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling, toll free within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
A Message from Margie Adelmann, CEOJewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg
As the CEO of the Federation, I have the good fortune to work with
many incredible volunteer leaders. I have been blessed these past two
years to have a real “mensch” for a “boss!” Mark Maisel has served our
community as President of the Federation, and in that role he is also who
I report to! Since the day that Mark stepped into this role, he has invested
an incredible amount of time, talent and energy and has been a wonderful
role model, teacher, sounding board and confidant. In addition to our
weekly meetings, Mark has attended numerous committee meetings, met
with so many community members, made a point to get to know our staff,
challenged me to think outside of the box, and truly took the time to get
to know “us!” He leaves a great legacy, and our Community is stronger
because of Mark! I invited Mark to take my “message” spot for this issue
and he happily said yes!
L’Shalom,
A message fromFederation President Mark Maisel
As I complete my term as President of the Federation, I can honestly
say we are on the right track. From the devastation brought on by Tropical
Storm Lee, we have found a renewed energy; a feeling of great confidence
that our community is as strong as ever.
When I took office, I lamented the fact there was little to no young
leadership stepping up in the community. Today, thanks to Margie
Adelmann’s initiatives, there are two groups of young leaders poised to
take charge in a few years.
Our campaign has had two solid years. My thanks to Sandy Cohen and
to Ricci and Mike Doctrow for their leadership. In addition, we have been
the beneficiary of the generosity of the Alexander Grass Foundation and
a bequest from the Furman family.
Programs at the JCC continue to thrive. Recently, a staff leader from
United Way referred to our Brenner Family Early Childhood Center as
a “gem”.
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the staff. Unless you see the staff
in action, you have no idea how truly dedicated these people are and how
much they care for the JCC and the Federation.
In conclusion, I wish to thank our Board of Trustees and Executive
Board for your thoughtful insight and dedication.
Let’s all continue on this path.....let’s continue to make the Harrisburg
Jewish Community a special place; one we will continue to be proud of.
L’Shalom,
CommunityReview
Vol. 89 No. 20October 2, 2015
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thurSDay, OctOBEr 1Seniors Lunch Program, 11:30 a.m.
Program: Business meeting/Birthday partyFederation Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m., JCC
SunDay, OctOBEr 4 – ErEV ShEMInI atZErEtBuILDInG cLOSES at 6 p.M.
MOnDay, OctOBEr 5 - ShEMInI atZErEtBuSInESS OffIcES cLOSED
tuESDay, OctOBEr 6 – SIMchaS tOrahBuSInESS OffIcES cLOSED
thurSDay, OctOBEr 8Seniors Lunch Program, 11:30 a.m.
Program: Move Day – “Shall We Dance” with Richard Gere, Jennifer Lopez, Susan Sarandon
tuESDay, OctOBEr 13Seniors Lunch Program, 11:30 a.m.Program: “The Jewish Perspective”
with Bob Axelrod, 12:30 p.m.
thurSDay, OctOBEr 15Seniors Lunch Program, 11:30 a.m.
Program: DVD of the “Old World Folk Band”
SunDay, OctOBEr 18JCC 100th Anniversary Cabaret, 2 p.m., JCC
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
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Hershey Park Happy? You bet we are! For approximately the past 19 years, the Silver Acad-emy has headed toward Hershey Park in an over-the-top celebration for the Holiday of Sukkot.
For this once a year event, the Central PA’s Kosher Mart rents out the entire facility and a huge Sukkah is built inside the Park along with food stands that serve only Kosher food. There is en-tertainment and Jewish music heard from the speakers throughout the Park.
The Silver Academy students load up on the bus in the morning to head out to the park to-gether. Then we split into age levels, coaster and non-coaster groups led by faculty members and parent (or grandparent!) chaperones. Since lines on that day are short, our students are able to ride as many rides as they can and as often as they can until they run out of steam! Everything but the water rides are open that day.
Families and other Jewish Day Schools from New York, Maryland and New Jersey also come to spend the Sukkot Holiday in Hershey, PA. It is a special time for our students to meet other students from different schools and different sects of Judaism.
And if that is not enough time, some parents meet us at the Park and spend the rest of the day until 7 p.m. when the Park closes. We return to the school around 5 p.m. with a bus full of Hershey Park Happy Students!
The “Sweetest Place on Earth” for Sukkot!
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Hershey Park Happy? You bet we are! For approximately the past 19 years, the Silver Acad-emy has headed toward Hershey Park in an over-the-top celebration for the Holiday of Sukkot.
For this once a year event, the Central PA’s Kosher Mart rents out the entire facility and a huge Sukkah is built inside the Park along with food stands that serve only Kosher food. There is en-tertainment and Jewish music heard from the speakers throughout the Park.
The Silver Academy students load up on the bus in the morning to head out to the park to-gether. Then we split into age levels, coaster and non-coaster groups led by faculty members and parent (or grandparent!) chaperones. Since lines on that day are short, our students are able to ride as many rides as they can and as often as they can until they run out of steam! Everything but the water rides are open that day.
Families and other Jewish Day Schools from New York, Maryland and New Jersey also come to spend the Sukkot Holiday in Hershey, PA. It is a special time for our students to meet other students from different schools and different sects of Judaism.
And if that is not enough time, some parents meet us at the Park and spend the rest of the day until 7 p.m. when the Park closes. We return to the school around 5 p.m. with a bus full of Hershey Park Happy Students!
The “Sweetest Place on Earth” for Sukkot!By Esther Boldes
On August 27th, 2015 the JCC Senior Adult Club hosted the sixth annual concert by Maestro Stuart Malina and accompanied by his young son, Zev. The program was very generous and varied. Young Zev is turning out to be
quite a Wunderkind composer. We had a great attendance. Many more people came. Our volunteers set a colorful table, and the room sparkled.
Many thanks go to the staff of the Center, to Norman Gras and our generous volunteers. Without them, this great
presentation would not be possible. Here are some of the pictures for your enjoyment.
Also, we want to again thank Maestro Malina and Zev for the wonderful afternoon they gifted us with.
Shalom!
A SENIOR FOOTNOTE
A group of hard-working volunteers from Alexander Building Construction Company generously gave their time and talents to weatherproof camp cabins at Green Hills as part of the annual United Way of the Capital Region Day of Caring. Needless to say, the Federation Board and staff are extremely grateful for their time and effort in this project.
Local Volunteers choose Green hills for their Day of
caring project
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BBYO
TOURNIES
CONVENTION
IS COMING TO
TOWN AND WE
NEED YOU!!
I am excited to
announce that Harrisburg
BBYO will be hosting
TOURNIES Convention,
our Region’s biggest
convention of the year,
November 13th–15th!
Programming is held at
the JCC and the out-of-
town teens are hosted
by BBYO families and
community members.
We are currently
looking for families
to host the teens,
volunteers to help judge
competitions of all kinds
and help serve meals
during the convention.
Parents, Grandparents,
Aunts and Uncles,
Teachers – ANYONE can
help! Please contact
Paula Rosen at oct2nd@
comcast.net or 903-5631
for more information.
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The members swimming in the pool on Sunday, September 13th were slightly more hairy than a typical summer day. For the first time, the JCC hosted an end-of-season doggie dip swim event at Green Hills. The event was open to members and
Doggy Dip Closes Pool Season at Green HillsWinter Break at the JKick off the wintertime blues by attending the Jcc holiday mini camp.
for: Kindergarten and older
7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday, december 24 – drive-in movie day
Come to the JCC and enjoy a Movie on the big screen. Enjoy movie treats such as
popcorn bar and drinks. Please pack a suit and towel, and lunch. The program will
close at 4:00
monday, december 28 - amazing race/ ugly cake decoraTing
We will divide in to teams and compete in different challenges throughout the
building. We will then have a contest to see who can decorate the ugliest cake.
Please pack a suit, towel and lunch.
Tuesday, december 29 -Trip To geT air and Friendly’s
We will go to Sky Zone and bounce around. Afterwards head to Friendly’s for a
delicious ice cream treat. Please pack a lunch, suit and towel.
Wednesday, december 30- gloW in The dark mad science day
When the sun goes down, science lights up the night. Discover why some things
glow-in-the-dark and how fireflies, fungi and creatures of the deep use cold light to
luminesce. See the eerie green glow of a frozen shadow and try writing with light.
Make “atomic slime that will glow in the dark. Please pack a lunch suit and towel.
Wednesday, december 31 – happy un-birThday pajama parTy pre neW
year’s eve parTy
No need to get out of your pajamas for this day. We will have a birthday party for
everyone including a piñata, relays and many other treats. We will count down to
noon and celebrate an early New Year’s Eve and enjoy a brunch. Please pack a suit
and towel, lunch will be provided. The program will close at 4:00
regular rate: $70/a day; Jcc Member Discount: $45/a day;
full time after care: $40/a day
rate for December 29: $80/regular rate; Jcc Member Discount: $55;
full time after care: $50
Deadline is December 12.
to register, please contact the front office at 236-9555, ext. 0.
If you have any questions, contact terry at
236-9555 ext. 3121 or [email protected].
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The members swimming in the pool on Sunday, September 13th were slightly more hairy than a typical summer day. For the first time, the JCC hosted an end-of-season doggie dip swim event at Green Hills. The event was open to members and
only allowed our four-legged friends to dive in and cool down.
“We had about a dozen dogs participate in our first annual Doggie Dip and it was a huge success”, stated Sports & Fitness Director Terri Travers. The
event which had an admission price of $5 per dog was to benefit the Humane Society. Travers continued, “Our goal is to make this an annual event. We had a great group of friendly dogs here this year. It was so much fun!”
Doggy Dip Closes Pool Season at Green Hills
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By Rabbi Akiva MalesAs a congregational rabbi, every so often, I find myself
trying to comfort others after the passing of a loved one. Until somewhat recently though, I was unable to fully relate to a particular detail many people have shared with me – that the absence of their loved one was felt most strongly during the Yom Tovim ( Jewish holidays). Since my father-in-law’s untimely passing, about a year-and-a-half ago, I can now understand those feeling so much better.
Space does not allow for a complete biography of my father-in-law, but recounting some details of his life is certainly in order. My father-in-law – Shmuel (Muli) Feintuch, z”l, was born in Romania in 1947. As soon as their paperwork was in order, he and his parents – both survivors of Auschwitz – emigrated to Israel. There, they were reunited with some of his father’s family who had also survived the Holocaust and resettled in Israel.
My father-in-law shared many stories with the family about the happy first 12 years of his life spent growing
up in Naharia. We also believe it was
during those developmental years that he acquired his excellent knowledge of – and his life-long love for studying – the Books of the Prophets. Shortly after his sister Yaffa was born in 1959, my father-in-law’s parents decided
to relocate to the U.S. Being apart from her beloved sisters (also survivors of Auschwitz) was too difficult for my wife’s grandmother, and she longed to live close to them.
When my father-in-law first settled in Brooklyn, NY (Crown Heights to be exact), he spoke no English. However, he had the good fortune of being about the same age as his cousins whom he joined at Yeshiva
Torah Vodaas, as well as at summer camp, and he quickly caught up with the rest of his classmates.
After completing high school, my father-in-law continued his studies at his beloved Yeshiva while attending City College to earn his degree in electrical engineering. Even after my in-laws were married in 1969, his day always began with Torah study – as he was committed to the Daf Yomi program – wherein Jews around the world study the same page of the Talmud each day. He stuck with the program’s demanding routine through several of its seven-and-a-half year cycles. His day always ended at Shul as well – often attending Torah classes before the evening Minyan.
My father-in-law passed away just after Pesach in 2014, and as a family, we feel his absence most powerfully during the Yom Tovim. Though he had an infectious sense of happiness, and his presence would light up any room throughout the year, he was most alive during the Yom Tovim. His family – especially the grandchildren – will always remember the special sense of Simcha – true Jewish joy which he radiated during the Yom Tovim. That was also when he was most alive in song, inspiring everyone around him to join in as he led the Davening at Shul or the Zemiros (festive songs) at home.
If my father-in-law came alive at the Yom Tovim in general, he was bursting with exuberance during the High Holidays. For close to 40 years, he led the prayers at his local Shul in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn. Over the course of so many High Holidays,
he used his gift of song, his understanding of the prayers, and his meticulous pronunciation of the words to lead all around him in the special Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services.
Though he already knew all of the prayers so well, each year a month prior to Rosh Hashanah he would take out his Machzor (High Holiday prayer book), and set aside time each day to look over the prayers he would soon recite on behalf of his community. He understood the responsibility of leading a congregation in prayer, and he took that role seriously. The tunes he used for his Davening were memorable, and made a lasting impression on many who prayed with him. (Regardless of where they spend the High Holidays, my wife Layala and her siblings have told me they still find themselves humming my father-in-law’s tunes.)
My father-in-law was a man who possessed incredible strength and a lively character. I recently chanced upon a comment of one of our Biblical commentaries which I think explains the source of those traits – and links it to his joyous embrace of the Yom Tovim. In the 8th chapter of Nehemia we find the Jewish people crying with sincere remorse on Rosh Hashanah, as the prophets Ezra and Nehemia read to them from the Torah. During the relatively short span of the Babylonian Exile, so many members of the Jewish people had allowed their observance of the Torah to lapse. Struck with the realization of how far they had strayed, many burst out in spontaneous heartfelt tears regretting their prior actions.
Seeing the reaction of their fellow Jews, Ezra and Nehemia taught them that this was not the manner in which G-d wanted them to behave on Rosh Hashanah. Instead of spending the day mired in feelings of guilt and regret, they taught our ancestors that it was G-d’s will that they mark the date with festive meals at home with their families – and make certain that those who could not afford delicacies would be provided with them by the community. Ezra and Nehemia concluded their remarks by stating (Nehemia 8:10), “ . . . do not be sad, for the joy of G-d is your strength.”
What did Ezra and Nehemia mean with those words? In his 18th century commentary, the Metzudas Dovid explains that they were teaching us that joyously celebrating the Yom Tovim is guaranteed to provide one with a sense of strength and vibrancy.
Our family honestly saw this idea manifest itself in my father-in-law. I cannot think of anyone I’ve met who so enjoyed, celebrated, and enabled others to celebrate the Yom Tovim quite like he did. At the same time, I have a hard time thinking of anyone else I’ve known who was truly as ‘lebedik’ – bursting with life, strength, and spirit as my father- in-law.
In the year-and-a-half since his untimely passing, I now understand what so many people have described to me as the empty seat at their Yom Tov table. As my father-in-law’s extended family all gather around their respective Yom Tov tables, everyone surely notes his absence. At the same time, we also remember – and are doing our best to emulate – how he joyously celebrated the Yom Tovim with all his heart and soul. May our exuberant embrace of the Yom Tovim result in our being blessed with the vitality we were so fortunate to witness in the life of my father-in-law, z”l.
Shmuel (Muli) Feintuch, z”l
Kesher Israel Congregation’s Rabbi Akiva Males can be reached at [email protected]
Rejoicing, In Spite of an Empty Seat
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he used his gift of song, his understanding of the prayers, and his meticulous pronunciation of the words to lead all around him in the special Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services.
Though he already knew all of the prayers so well, each year a month prior to Rosh Hashanah he would take out his Machzor (High Holiday prayer book), and set aside time each day to look over the prayers he would soon recite on behalf of his community. He understood the responsibility of leading a congregation in prayer, and he took that role seriously. The tunes he used for his Davening were memorable, and made a lasting impression on many who prayed with him. (Regardless of where they spend the High Holidays, my wife Layala and her siblings have told me they still find themselves humming my father-in-law’s tunes.)
My father-in-law was a man who possessed incredible strength and a lively character. I recently chanced upon a comment of one of our Biblical commentaries which I think explains the source of those traits – and links it to his joyous embrace of the Yom Tovim. In the 8th chapter of Nehemia we find the Jewish people crying with sincere remorse on Rosh Hashanah, as the prophets Ezra and Nehemia read to them from the Torah. During the relatively short span of the Babylonian Exile, so many members of the Jewish people had allowed their observance of the Torah to lapse. Struck with the realization of how far they had strayed, many burst out in spontaneous heartfelt tears regretting their prior actions.
Seeing the reaction of their fellow Jews, Ezra and Nehemia taught them that this was not the manner in which G-d wanted them to behave on Rosh Hashanah. Instead of spending the day mired in feelings of guilt and regret, they taught our ancestors that it was G-d’s will that they mark the date with festive meals at home with their families – and make certain that those who could not afford delicacies would be provided with them by the community. Ezra and Nehemia concluded their remarks by stating (Nehemia 8:10), “ . . . do not be sad, for the joy of G-d is your strength.”
What did Ezra and Nehemia mean with those words? In his 18th century commentary, the Metzudas Dovid explains that they were teaching us that joyously celebrating the Yom Tovim is guaranteed to provide one with a sense of strength and vibrancy.
Our family honestly saw this idea manifest itself in my father-in-law. I cannot think of anyone I’ve met who so enjoyed, celebrated, and enabled others to celebrate the Yom Tovim quite like he did. At the same time, I have a hard time thinking of anyone else I’ve known who was truly as ‘lebedik’ – bursting with life, strength, and spirit as my father- in-law.
In the year-and-a-half since his untimely passing, I now understand what so many people have described to me as the empty seat at their Yom Tov table. As my father-in-law’s extended family all gather around their respective Yom Tov tables, everyone surely notes his absence. At the same time, we also remember – and are doing our best to emulate – how he joyously celebrated the Yom Tovim with all his heart and soul. May our exuberant embrace of the Yom Tovim result in our being blessed with the vitality we were so fortunate to witness in the life of my father-in-law, z”l.
Shmuel (Muli) Feintuch, z”l
Kesher Israel Congregation’s Rabbi Akiva Males can be reached at [email protected]
Rejoicing, In Spite of an Empty Seat Interfaith Alliance of Pennsylvania
Celebrates Ten Years harrisburg, pennsylvania – September 3, 2015 – The Interfaith Alliance of Pennsylvania will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of its founding, on Sunday afternoon, November 1, 2015, at Pen-brook United Church of Christ, 56 Banks Street, Penbrook, PA beginning at 3 p.m.
The Interfaith Alliance of Pennsylvania was chartered as a statewide chapter of the national Interfaith Alliance in Novem-ber2005. The Interfaith Alliance, headquartered in Washing-ton, DC, began eleven years previously to promote tolerance and diversity and advocate for religious liberty. The Interfaith Alliance of Pennsylvania is centered in Harrisburg and focuses on religious diversity and social issues as they pertain to the Keystone State.
“Part of William Penn’s intention in founding Pennsylvania was to demonstrate a Quaker idea of religious liberty as an example for all the world,” noted Rabbi Carl Choper, President of the Interfaith Alliance o of Pennsylvania. “Now Pennsylva-nia includes Protestants, Catholics, Jews, Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus, Baha’is, Sikhs and much more, indeed everything from Atheist to Zoroastrian,” Rabbi Choper said. “Yet, with so much religious and ethnic conflict around the world today, highlighting religious liberty is as important as ever.”
Some of the organization’s work has included initiating the Commonwealth Interfaith Service and Harrisburg’s 9/11 Com-memoration, each now held annually. Speakers on Novem-ber 1 will include Rabbi Jack Moline, national President of the Interfaith Alliance and Rev. Sandy Strauss, Director of Public Advocacy for the Pennsylvania Council of Churches.
Contact:Rabbi Carl [email protected]
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synagogue lifesynagogue lifeBeth el temple232-0556 | www.betheltemplehbg.orgMinyan 7 a.m. daily and5:30 p.m.Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m.Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat 6:00 p.m.Shabbat morning service9:15 a.m.Saturday night mincha/maariv/havdalah at same time as Friday evening candle-lighting time.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Chisuk emuna Congregation 232-4851 | www.chisukemuna.org [email protected]
CongregationBeth israel Lebanon | 273-2669Visit the Congregation Beth Israel Web Site at www.congregation-beth-israel.orgAll are welcome to our egalitarian services: Sundays at 9 a.m., Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. Our Shabbat services, led by Rabbi Paula Reimers, are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday evenings and on
Shabbat morning at 9:30 a.m. followed by Kiddush.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
CongregationBeth tikvah Carlisle | 245-2811www.bethtikvah.orgFriday Night Shabbat Services 7:15 p.m.Location: Asbell Center, 262 West High Street, Carlisle
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
historiC B’nai JaCoB Middletown | 319-3014 www.bnai-jacob.orgHistoric B’nai Jacob Synagogue, Water and Nissley Streets in Middletown, will conduct Shabbat / Sukkot Service on Friday, October 2nd at 7:30 p.m. We are a Community Shul, all are welcome. Tel (717) 319-3014 Visit our website for more information.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
kesher israel Congregation 238-0763 | www.kesherisrael.orgParticipate in our daily Minyanim. Mornings: Sundays and Federal holidays at 8 a.m., Monday through Friday at 6:45 a.m. Rosh Chodesh and fast days at 6:30 a.m. Evening services begin at 20 minutes before sunset.Please join us for our 9 a.m. Shabbat morning services - followed by Kiddush.Please contact our Office Manager, Cecelia Baker, at (717) 238-0763 for information about our congregation.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
temple Beth shalom697-2662 | tbshalom.orgTemple Beth Shalom’s Friday evening Shabbat Services are at 7:15 p.m., followed by an oneg in the social hall. Services are led by Rabbi Daniel Grossman and Lay Leaders of Beth Shalom. Please call the office
at 697-2662 or check the website calendar for details, as well as updates on when Saturday Shabbat services will be held. Rabbi Daniel Grossman will lead the Shabbat services on Friday, October 2 and 16. Saturday morning Shabbat services, also led by Rabbi Grossman, will take place on October 3 and 17 at 9:00 a.m. Temple Beth Shalom and the Central PA Blood Bank wish to invite you to participate in a Community Blood Drive on Sunday, October 4 from 12-3:00 p.m. at Temple Beth Shalom. All donors will receive Papa John’s Pizza coupons.For details on upcoming Temple Beth Shalom services and events, check the website: http://tbshalom.org.
temple ohev sholom233-6459 | www.ohevsholom.orgShabbat Service Friday, October 2, 7:30 p.m. (Consecration/Sukkot Family Services), Sanctuary
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synagogue lifesynagogue life
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October 9 ........................................ 6:16 p.m.
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Candlelighting
DR. JOSEPH JOSEPHSONPsychologist, loving father and
devoted husband, Dr. Joseph Josephson, 94, of Mechanics-burg, PA and formerly of New-burgh, NY, died Wednesday, September 16, 2015. Joseph’s sur-vivors include his daughter, Bertha Deborah; daughter-in-law, Mar-garet Kierstein; his deceased wife Lucille’s children: Mickey and her husband, Fred Short, Marilyn Graves, Michael Josephson; his deceased wife Frimet’s children: Charles, Scott, and Larry Levin-son, Robyn Cartuyvelles; his 17 grandchildren; and his three great-grandchildren. Committal services were held on Monday, September 21st at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Newburgh, NY. A memorial ser-vice was held on Saturday, Sep-tember 19th at Bethany Village. Arrangements were entrusted to Myers - Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory in Mechanicsburg, PA.
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