In Memory
Feb. 15, 2008

BARBASH. Mr. Saul Barbash died Jan. 28, 2008, at home. He was 89.

Mr. Barbash lived in Brooklyn before moving to Monroe 29 years ago. Before retiring in 1979, he was a police officer for the New York City Police Department, 84th Precinct, Brooklyn, where he worked for 30 years. He was a member of the Shomrim Society. He served in the Army in World War II and belonged to the Clearbrook chapter of the Jewish War Veterans in Monroe. He also belonged to the Jewish Congregation of Clearbrook and the Clearbrook chapter of Deborah, both of Monroe. He was predeceased by a sister, Bernice Steinmuller, in 2006.

Mr. Barbash is survived by his wife of 62 years, Harriet Wiener Barbash; son, Paul of Princeton; daughter, Arlene of Brooklyn; brother, Abraham and his wife, Gertrude, of Monroe; grandchildren, Leah Rose and Dana Michelle; and many nieces and nephews. Interment at Beth Abraham Cemetery, East Brunswick. Arrangements by Mount Sinai Memorial Chapels, East Brunswick. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clearbrook Chapter of Deborah, c-o Sylvia Grossman, 169A Laurel Plaza, Monroe Township, N.J. 08831.

BRODY. Mrs. Marilyn Osher Brody died Jan. 27, 2008, in the assisted living complex at the Pavilion at Forrestal, Plainsboro. She was 72.

Born in Brooklyn, Mrs. Osher lived in Whitehouse Station before moving to Monroe six years ago. Before retiring in 1987, she was a registered nurse for Somerset Medical Center, where she worked for 20 years.

Mrs. Brody is survived by her husband of 51 years, Irwin; son, Mitchell of Lebanon; daughter, Sherrie of Santa Fe, New Mexico; and sister, Janet Kampf of St. Paul, Minn. Interment at Beth Israel Cemetery, Woodbridge. Arrangements by Mount Sinai Memorial Chapels, East Brunswick.

FLYNN. Mrs. Leah Rogoff Flynn died Jan. 17, 2008, at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. She was 86.

Born in Newark, Mrs. Flynn lived in Bridgewater since 1955. She worked for AT&T in Basking Ridge as a clerical worker in their benefits and planning department for 10 years until retiring in 1986. A World War II veteran, she was a member of the Elin-Unger Jewish War Veterans in Newark and was the first woman adjutant in the American Legion in Newark. In later years, Leah was a volunteer at the Office of Aging in Raritan. She gave time at the Veterans Office and arts and crafts at that location. Leah also volunteered at the Somerset County Library, at the Bridgewater branch, and was a member of the American Legion Steven DAllessio Post 12 in Somerville. She was also a member of Temple Shalom in Bridgewater.

Mrs. Flynn is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Patrick T., and her nephews and niece, David, Marc and Meredith Rogoff. Interment at Beth Israel Cemetery, Woodbridge. Arrangements by the Branchburg Funeral Home, Branchburg.

KAMP. Mr. Seymour M. Kamp, a resident of Highland Park for the past 41 years, died Feb. 2, 2008, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick after a short illness. He was 77.

Mr. Kamp was a lifelong resident of central New Jersey and a pillar of its civic life. He was born and raised in New Brunswick, the son of Philip and Alice Kamp. After graduating from New Brunswick High School, he attended and graduated from Rider College. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He spent his adult life as a car salesman, most prominently as the sales manager of DeAngelis Buick in the heart of downtown New Brunswick, at the intersection of French Street and Jersey Avenue. He also worked as a salesman at Tarzy Buick, McGloin Buick, and Malouf Buick, until retiring in the late 1990s. He was a member of two synagogues, Poile Zedek in New Brunswick and the Highland Park Conservative Temple in Highland Park. He was also a selfless and generous participant in the local Jewish community's Bikur Cholim volunteer outreach program, visiting and cheering patients at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. He was predeceased by two sisters, Harriet LaDuca and Regina McDermott.

Mr. Kamp is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, the former Lola Fuchs -- March 16 would have been their 50th anniversary; children, Alice Goshorn of Shoreline, Wash., Ted Kamp of Van Nuys, Calif., and David Kamp of New York City; six grandchildren; and sister, Frances Bilodeau of Forest Hills, N.Y. Interment at Poile Zedek Cemetery, New Brunswick. Arrangements by Crabiel Parkwest Funeral Chapel, New Brunswick. Memorial donations may be made to the Poile Zedek Cemetery Restoration Fund (www.jewishmiddlesex.org); the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Foundation (www.rwjuhfdn.org); and the Cancer Institute of New Jersey (www.cinj.org/Foundation/donations.htm).

KOENIG. Mrs. Dorothy Koenig (nŽe Potyk) died Feb. 1, 2008, in the Daughters of Israel Geriatric Center, West Orange. She was 77.

A lifelong resident of Linden, Mrs. Koenig was a self-employed accountant in Roselle Park. Her memberships included the Rosellin Chapter of Deborah Hospital, and the Sisterhood and The Social Club, both of Congregation Anshe Chesed in Linden. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred Koenig.

Mrs. Koenig is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and John Harris, and Lisa and Robert Abrams; son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Maryanne; brothers, Arthur, David and Roger Potyk; sister, Roberta Ostrow; and grandchildren, Sarah Harris, Danielle and Stephanie Koenig, and Michelle, Zach and Julia Abrams. Interment at Beth Israel Cemetery, Woodbridge. Arrangements by the Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel, Livingston. A memorial fund has been established for Dottie Koenig through the Daughters of Israel Metro Transport Program. Donations may be made to Dottie's Shopping Shuttle at Metro Transport at Daughters of Israel, 1155 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, N.J. 07052, attn. Rina Lubiner (973) 400-3394.

LEVIN. Mr. Martin Levin of South Orange died Feb. 2, 2008, at home in Palm Beach, Fla., surrounded by his family. He was 89.

Born in Newark in 1918, Mr. Levin lived in South Orange and Palm Beach. He was the most prominent real estate developer in the Livingston area in the 1950s and 1960s. As a philanthropist, he shared his business success with the Jewish community and the community at large. He exemplified the best of philanthropy. Locally, he provided generous support to the MetroWest JCC, which he also served as president. Martin was a major benefactor of the Jewish Federation. The Joint Distribution Committee was one of his most cherished causes that helped the Jews in need in Israel and worldwide. While president of the MetroWest Jewish Community Foundation, he helped transform annual gifts to planned gifts and endowments and was a trustee of St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston. He and his wife, Vivian, endowed the Martin & Vivian Levin Center for the Normal & Psychopathological Development of the Child & Adolescent at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He graduated from the Wharton School of Business and the University of Pennsylvania and was a major in the U.S. Army. He was an avid bridge player and weaver.

Mr. Levin is survived by his wife, Vivian; sons and daughter-in-law, Alan, and David and Roberta; daughter, Susan; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Jan and David Ball; stepson, Richard Frieland; grandchildren, Tara Levin, Matthew and Rebecca Levin, Jonathan and Jessica Ball, Abe Wortman and Lily Levin; and great-granddaughters, Maya and Lucy Mack. Memorial donations may be sent to Hospice of Palm Beach County, Florida, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, Fla. 33407. 561-848-5200.

MARCUS. Mr. Harold J. Marcus of Monroe died Feb. 6, 2008, at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge. He was 92.

Born in New York City, Mr. Marcus had lived in Highland Park until 1942, when he moved to North Brunswick. He was been a resident of Monroe for the past 26 years. A graduate of Rider University with a B.A. degree in business, he operated Standard Confectionary Co., a family company founded in 1911, for more than 50 years. When the company was sold, he retired that same year. During World War II he served with the U.S. Army. He had been a member of the Highland Park Lions Club and a member of Highland Park Conservative Temple & Center/Congregation Anshe Emeth. He enjoyed spending his free time designing and building boats and fishing. His wife, Rita (Katz), died in 2001.

Mr. Marcus is survived by his sons, Stephen C. of East Brunswick and Frederick B. of Monroe; sisters, Adelaide Brenner of New Brunswick and Madeline Eron of Illinois; three grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Interment at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Iselin. Arrangements by Crabiel Parkwest Funeral Chapel, New Brunswick.

MAYER. Mrs. Anne Mayer of Mountainside died Jan. 29, 2008, at the Clark Nursing and Rehab Center, Clark. She was 96.

Born in Germany, Mrs. Mayer came to Newark in 1936, lived in South Orange and moved to Mountainside in 2004. She was a former member of Temple B'nai Jeshurun, Short Hills, Temple Emanu-El of Westfield, the Maplewood-South Orange Chapter of the Hadassah and the Chevrah Kadishah Derech Jeschoroh. She was predeceased by her husband, Arnold.

Mrs. Mayer is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Eugene Rosner; grandchildren, Allison and Michael; and great-grandchildren, Madeline, Charlotte and Zachary. Arrangements by Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel, Livingston.

PERLMAN. Nathan Perlman, 70, of North Charleston, S.C. died Thursday evening, Feb. 7, 2008, at Roper-St. Francis Medical Center, Charleston, S.C.

Born in Poland, Mr. Perlman resided in East Brunswick for over 30 years before moving to North Charleston, S.C. 10 years ago.

A private individual, Mr. Perlman had been a member of East Brunswick Jewish Center for many years. He had been employed as an electrician by Electrical Local for over 40 years, until retiring in 1992. He served in the Military during the Korean War. He was predeceased by his wife, Linda in 1992.

Mr. Perlman is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Roger Knobe of Charleston, S.C.; and grandsons, Robert and Matthew Knobe. Arrangements by Crabiel Parkwest Funeral Chapel, New Brunswick. Interment at Floral Park Cemetery, Deans.

PHILLIPS. Marjorie F. Phillips of Monroe died Feb. 3, 2008, at home after a long illness. She was 81.

Marjorie was born in New Brunswick and graduated from New Brunswick High School and Ohio State University. After graduating from college, she was the head nursery school teacher at Little Folks Nursing School in Highland Park where she worked until she was married. She was active in many charities and civic organizations. She studied art and ethics at the Aesthetic Realism Foundation in New York City, founded by poet and critic Eli Siegel. She was a member of Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple in New Brunswick and served as chairwoman of the Judaic Shop and was active in various committees at the temple. She enjoyed playing bridge, bowling, was an excellent homemaker and cook, and enjoyed having friends and family over at her home to celebrate all the holidays and was sure to invite anyone who did not have a place to go. Marjorie will be remembered for her laughter and sense of humor by everyone who knew her. She was predeceased by her brothers, Sidney and Robert.

Mrs. Phillips is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Arthur L.; her children, Donald B. Phillips of Monroe, Lauren Phillips Blaustein and her husband, Bruce, of New York, and Jeffrey F. and his wife, Diana, of Great Neck, N.Y.; grandchildren, Michael J. Blaustein, and Alexa and Adrianna Phillips; sister, Shirley Blumberg and her husband, Edward; and sisters-in-law, Florence Friedberg and Frances Friedberg. Interment at Elmwood Cemetery, New Brunswick. Arrangements by Crabiel Parkwest Funeral Chapel, New Brunswick. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, or a charity of one's choice.

REISEN. Mrs. Elizabeth Wagner Reisen of Maplewood died at home Jan. 30, 2008. She was 95.

Born in Elizabeth, Mrs. Reisen lived there for 28 years, in Union for 10 years, and Maplewood for the past 60 years. She graduated from Douglass College in 1933, where she received her bachelor's degree. She was a member of the National Board and the National Speakers Bureau of the Women's Division of United Jewish Appeal. She was a longtime board member of the New Jersey YM-YWHA Camps and she was also active in many other organizations in the Jewish community. She and her husband, Morris, hosted annual chamber music concerts in their home for the New Jersey Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy. Her beloved husband, Morris, died in 1995.

Mrs. Reisen is survived by her sons, Dr. David Reisen and Dr. Charles Reisen; daughters, Jane Reisen and Harriet Reisen Kahn; and seven grandchildren. Arrangements by Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel, Livingston. Memorial contributions can be made to the New Jersey YM-YWHA Camps, 21 Plymouth St., Fairfield, N.J. 07004.

ROTHSTEIN. Mr. Albert N. Rothstein died Feb. 1, 2008, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He would have been 88 on Feb. 3.

Born in Brooklyn, Mr. Rothstein lived in Jamesburg before moving to East Brunswick 53 years ago. He owned Ace Company, Jamesburg, for more than 50 years. A graduate of Erasmus High School in Brooklyn, he received an associate degree from Rider College in New Jersey. He was an Army veteran of World War II.

Mr. Rothstein is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mollye Galperin Rothstein; sons and daughters-in-law, Jason of New Brunswick, Alan and Marilyn of Avon, Conn., and Paul Stuart and Suzy of Gainesville, Fla., and grandchildren, Sharyn, Marisa, Blaire, Joshua, Liza, and Olivia. Interment at Beth Abraham Cemetery, East Brunswick. Arrangements by Mount Sinai Memorial Chapels, East Brunswick. Memorial contributions may be made to NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill), P.O. Box 759155, Baltimore, Md. 21275-9155.

SCHROB. Mr. Albert Schrob of Monroe died Jan. 22, 2008, at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was 74.

Born in the Bronx, Mr. Schrob lived in Edison for many years before moving to Monroe eight years ago. He was a self-employed electronic engineering expert for many years before retiring in 1998. He graduated from Rowan College and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Edison Jewish Community Center/Temple Beth El. He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing golf and building wooden models of airplanes and cars.

Mr. Schrob is survived by his wife, Elaine (Snyder); son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Nancy; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Alan Wink; brothers and sisters-in-law, Irwin and Barbara, and David and Marsha; sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and Martin Newman; and grandchildren, Scott and his wife, Nancy Schrob, Greg Schrob, Jason Wink and Lauren Wink. Interment at Beth Israel Cemetery, Woodbridge. Arrangements by the Crabiel Parkwest Funeral Chapel, New Brunswick.

SHOTLANDER. Mrs. Thelma Shotlander (nŽe Rosenthal) of New Bedford, Mass., died Jan. 15, 2008. She was 86.

Thelma lived in Cranford and Cranbury, N.J., and Coral Springs, Fla., before moving to New Bedford, Mass. She was employed as an executive secretary at Cosmair Co. in Clark. She was predeceased by her husband, Leon.

Thelma is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Barbara of Hillsborough; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Marc Glassman of North Dartmouth, Mass.; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, George Rosenthal of Oldsmar, Fla.; and sister, Lornia Adler of Larchmont, N.Y. Interment at Beth Israel Memorial Park, Woodbridge. Arrangements by the Somerville Funeral Home, Somerville. Memorial donations may be made to the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home, 200 Hawthorne St., New Bedford, Mass. 02740.

WERNOVSKY. Josephine Wernovsky, 90, of Somerset passed away Friday, Jan. 25, 2008, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Graveside funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. today, at Beth Israel Cemetery, Woodbridge. Arrangements are by Crabiel Parkwest Funeral Chapel, 239 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick.