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GROSS: Sol N. Gross, on Friday March 23, 2018. Beloved husband of Vivien Shapera Gross. Brother-in-law of Wilbert Darling. Uncle of Lynn Gattlieb, Hope Koncal and Shelly Roth. Services and interment were private. Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. HARLOW: Ellen Friedman Harlow, on Monday, March 19, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Murray David Harlow. Cherished mother of Randi Harlow and Glenn Harlow; sister of S. Hicks Friedman. Beloved and adored grandmother of Max Harlow and Kristofer Harlow Padawer; also survived by her treasured companion, Dr. Frank Colaizzi. Daughter of the late Eva Shulgold Friedman and O. Hicks Friedman, Esq. Ellen was a vibrant, energetic, and accomplished nationally honored and published poetess. Ellen was an animal lover and an enthusiastic supporter of the Animal Rescue League for many years. Although she worked as a schoolteacher in the Pittsburgh Pubic School system for a decade, Ellen’s philanthropic work filled most of her time in addition to raising her beloved children. She worked as a volunteer fundraiser for numerous charitable organizations and particularly enjoyed her tenure as a USO volunteer entertaining and assisting World War II veterans upon their return home from war. She was active in many theatrical productions in Pittsburgh at Rodef Shalom Congregation among other venues. A dynamic and beautiful woman both inside and out, Ellen will be missed and remembered lovingly by her family and friends. Services were held at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. Interment private. Contributions in Ellen’s memory may be made to the Humane Animal Rescue, 6926 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208. KAMIN: Mar vin Kamin, on Tuesday March 20, 2018, dearly beloved and devoted husband of 59 years of Hannah Honig Kamin of Pittsburgh and Palm Beach. Beloved father of Amy Kamin of New York City and Margie Feitler (Richard) of Chicago. Beloved grandfather of Sydney Kamin Sadick, Mitchell Kamin Sozio, Abigail, Nicole, Alexander and Kyle Feitler. Predeceased by his parents Sarah Gold Kamin and Samuel Kamin and adored mother-in-law Helen Honig. Marvin was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Engineering. He spent 49 years of his very successful career in real estate development as vice chairman of National Development Corporation based in Pittsburgh with offices in Boston, Washington, D.C., and Florida. In the Pittsburgh market he spearheaded great properties like Webster Hall, The Fairfax, Midtown Towers, the May Building, Iroquois Building, Holiday Inn, Hampton Inn and many others. Interesting projects like the Buhl Science Center and the underground parking lot at Soldiers and Sailors were just as enjoyable
to him as the commercial office buildings. Unforgettable was when the University of Pittsburgh purchased the Syria Mosque and National had to tear it down and everyone was looking for the missing Sphinx. In June 2017 the NDC Management company division of National Development Corporation was acquired by Beacon Communities of Boston. Marvin was a dedicated member of the Pittsburgh and Palm Beach communities. He was a past president of the Concordia Club. A former member of Green Oaks and Westmoreland County Clubs and an original member of the MaraLago Club in Palm Beach. He was on the boards and very generous supporter of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged, Riverview Towers, Winchester Thurston School, Chatham University, Rodef Shalom Congregation, Red Cross and United Way. In honor of his beloved Hannah, he has endowed the annual Lion of Judah Luncheon in her honor for starting the Lion Division of the Federation in Pittsburgh. He was a board member for many years of the Palm Beach International Society and The Roundtable. Private services at Rodef Shalom Congregation. Interment West View Cemetery of Rodef Shalom Congregation. Contributions to New York Presbyterian Hospital’s Leukemia Fighters Fund. Att: Dr. Ellen Ritchie 1305 York Avenue 7th Floor New York, NY 10021. Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. KLEIN: Alan Harvey Klein, age 67, of O’Hara Township, died peacefully on March 23, 2018, after losing a nearly two year battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Paula Garrick Klein for 32 years; son of the late Claire H. and Seymour Klein; survived by his brother Evan (Mark Rippy) of Vero Beach, Fla., and sister-in-law of Cynthia Garrick of Yakima, Wash. Alan co-founded Action Transit Enterprises, Inc. in 1976. He ran the family school bus contracting company as vice president of operations and later president until its sale in 2007. Alan was also president of ATE Industries, Inc. and ATE Motor Sales. Respected as an honest and fair businessman, Alan used his expertise in the school bus industry to provide advice and support for school districts as well as bus contractors. He was generous with both his time and his knowledge. Prior to and after the sale of Action Transit, Alan established himself as a reputable wholesale supplier of school vehicles. Alan was a past board member of the Pennsylvania School Bus Association and an active member of the Pennsylvania Bus Association. In addition, Alan was committed to Jewish causes. He was a past board member of Hebrew Institute and Jewish National Fund in Pittsburgh. Services were at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. Interment B’nai Israel Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Jewish National Fund, 42 East 69th Street, New York, NY 10021. LANDO: Philip Zola Philip died March 24, 2018 at home in Raleigh, N.C. He was preceded in death by his son Aaron. He is
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survived by his beloved wife Judy, daughter Melanie (Warren) Breslyn of Rockville, Md., brother Michael (Frances) Lando of Pittsburgh, and grandchildren Maddy and Spencer Breslyn and Eve Lando. Philip was a graduate of Allderdice High School and Duquesne University. He was employed as a human resource officer with the Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C., for 32 years before moving to Raleigh, where he worked for the State of North Carolina. Services were held in Rockville, Md. Donations may be made to Transitions Hospice Care, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607. LICHTENSTEIN: Helen Lichtenstein, 81, of White Oak passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday March 21, 2018. She was born January 27, 1937, in Queens, N.Y., and was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Josephine Kestenbaum. She was a member of Gemilas Chesed Congregation and its Sisterhood and Hadassah. She was vice president and CFO of her family business Lico, Inc., McKeesport. She is survived by her husband, Stanley Lichtenstein; children, Steven Lichtenstein of Orlando, Fla., Sam (Randi) Lichtenstein of Monroeville and Shari (Henry) Rondon of Pembroke Pines, Fla.; grandchildren, Stephanie (Jesse) Naber, Matt (Riley) Lichtenstein, Ashley Cuneo, and Ryan Lichtenstein; great-grandchildren, Jace and Luke; and also her grand fur babies. Friends are welcome Friday, March 23, 2018, from 10-11 a.m. at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way,
White Oak 412-672-6322, Troy J. Gilbert, director, where service will be held at 11 a.m. with Rabbi Moshe Russell officiating. Interment will follow in New Gemilas Chesed Cemetery, White Oak. Memorial Contributions may be made to Gemilas Chesed Congregation, 1400 Summit St. White Oak, Pa 15131. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. MELNICK: Dorothy Frankel Melnick, on March 25, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Louis Frankel and Benjamin Melnick. Loving mother of Alan (Janie) Frankel, Mark (Valerie) Frankel, Nancy Frankel-Zacchero (late Vince), Scott (Shelly) Frankel, Arlene Glick (Lee Sokolsky), Gary (Mary) Melnick, Gayle (Mark) Perrill and the late Maury Frankel. Mother-in-law of Beth Frankel. Sister of the late Robert Kart. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Dorothy was a caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. She and her late husband Lou were founding members of Temple Sinai. She also was the owner for over 80 years of Triangle Candy and Tobacco Company. Graveside services and interment were held at Temple Sinai Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Make-a-Wish, 707 Grant Street, #3700, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, greaterpawv.wish.org; or Humane Animal Rescue, 6926 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208, humaneanimalrescue.org or a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. PJC
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