Bryan Abrams
Age 72, passed away suddenly on May 20, 2025 of an apparent heart attack.
Born November 24, 1952, he was a proud graduate of the Mount Pleasant High School Class of 1970 and University of Delaware Class of 1974. Bryan was a dedicated Manager of the B&B Tickettown for many years. This sparked his love for the 76ers, which led him to become a 32-year season ticket holder (missing only five games). He was a well-known figure to the players, referees, and members of the organization. In 1996, the Best of Philly Magazine listed Bryan as the “Best Fan.” He was described as the “bald headed screaming maniac in look at me clothes.”
He was notorious for being “Mr. Versace,” and was always seen in colorful and stylish Versace outfits, which matched his equally colorful and vibrant personality. His love for the company led him to become a Versace Brand Ambassador, where he was flown to Italy for Milan Fashion Weeks, invited to store openings, and was personal friends with Gianni Versace.
Bryan was also an avid runner, and completed a number of marathons, including the New York City Marathon multiple times, once at two hours and 36 minutes. When he wasn’t competing, you might see him stomping the pavement around North Wilmington.
Preceded in death by his mother, Lillian Bader Abrams; and brothers, Ricky, Henny, and Scott Abrams; Bryan is survived by his brother, Ronny (Diane); and his nieces, Ashley and Brooke Abrams.
Dr. Jerome Covin
Age 94, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025.
Born June 30, 1930 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Norman and Ida (nee Rovner) Zacovitch.
Preceded in death by his wife, Renée; son, Jordan; and grandson, Jordan Cooper; he is survived by his daughters, Marla Cooper (Ross) and Cindy Alderton (Del); grandchildren, Ethan Cooper, Jonathan Bringuier (Katie), Stefan Bringuier (Misha), and Sabrina Bringuier; and six great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Congregation Beth Shalom.
Lane “Lanie” M. Feldman
Age 78, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025.
Born June 11, 1947 in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of the late Max and Alice (nee Weintraub) Feldman. She was a lover of all animals, especially cats, dogs, and horses. Lanie worked with race horses from the stables of Mrs. duPont in Chadds Ford as an exerciser and groomer. She followed the circuit from Delaware Park to Saratoga to Belmont Park.
Preceded in death by her parents and a great-nephew; Lanie leaves behind her life partner of 50 plus years, Philip Fuski; brother, Larry (Nancy); sister Ester Balick (Leslie); five nephews; seven great-nephews; one great-niece; loving cousins; and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Lanie to Forgotten Cats, Faithful Friends, Tikkun Olam, or a charity of your choice.
Helen Citron Gordon
Helen faithfully served Wilmington’s Jewish community from the time she settled here with her husband Mendel in 1955, and they joined the Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth Synagogue, until she could no longer. She was a teacher and then an administrator for the congregation’s religious school, served on the board and many committees, sang with the chorus, coached students on their Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and never stopped studying and learning. As stated in a 1981 synagogue tribute, Helen consistently demonstrated “not only competence but kindness, not only efficiency but affection, not only diligence but dedication.” She loved her family and friends, her students, puzzles of all kinds, wordplay, bridge, baseball, and maple-walnut ice cream.
Helen Grace Citron Gordon was born in Atlanta, GA, where her family had settled after emigrating from Warsaw, Poland.
Helen is survived by her daughters, Estera Gordon (Jim Davis); Zelda Gordon (Frank Johnson); and Paula Gordon. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sarah and Abe Citron; her brother and sister-in-law, Irvin and Gladys Citron; and her husband, Mendel Temkin Gordon.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the ACLU, Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth, the Jewish Historical Society of Delaware, The Bremen Museum in Atlanta, GA—which houses the Gordon Family Archives—or your library of choice.
Jerome Kurtz
Jerry passed on after living a long and extraordinary life. His 96 years began February 2, 1929 and ended peacefully at home June 19, 2025 due to complications from a fall several months earlier.
He was born to Rose and Joseph Kurtz, growing up in Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY.
Jerry’s working career took him from Washington, DC, doing top-secret government research work in the lab, back to NYC with the GAF Company. During that time, he married his wife of 70 years, Lila, and had his first daughter, Donna. In 1957, a job with Ferro Chemical Corporation took the family to Cleveland, OH where daughter, Lisabeth and son, Jonathan were born.
Jerry will always be remembered as being the life of the party. He was a voracious reader of both fiction and nonfiction with a special interest and knowledge of the Civil War. He was an avid NY sports team fan.
Jerry and Lila had been longtime members of Congregation Beth Shalom.
Jerry will be very greatly missed. We all loved him so much. We were so fortunate to have him in our lives for as long as we did.
Preceded in death by his parents, Rose and Joseph Kurtz; he is survived by his wife of 70 years, Lila; daughters, Donna Kurtz-Robins (Don Sutherland) and Lisabeth Kurtz-Faller (Ron Distefano); son, Jonathan (Gila); grandchildren, Amanda Robins-Zebley (Andrew), Shane Sutherland, Max Faller, and Abigail Kurtz.
Allen M. Levine
Allen M. Levine, known to everyone as Mickey lived in Delaware his entire life. He was a competitive bridge player and chess enthusiast. Mickey graduated from P.S. DuPont and after high school he went on to hold degrees from Penn State, University of Pennsylvania, and MIT.
Professionally, he was a decorated civilian engineer for the US military.
Preceded in death by his mother, Ethel; father, Ralph; brother, Norman; sister-in-law, Aleta; and stepson, David Schlecker; Mickey is survived by his wife, Daryl; stepdaughter, Caryn Schlecker (Ann Kaskel); stepson, Robert Schlecker (Kathleen); five step grandchildren; and one step great- grandchild.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org).
Sally Sirkin Levine
Age 93, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Born August 4, 1931 in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Henrietta (nee Schwartz) Sirkin.
Preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bobby,” and brother, Stan Sirkin; she is survived by her children, Alan and Marci (Rick) Herman; and grandchildren, Andrew (Laura) and Jessica (Max); and great-grandchild, Leo.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Israel Emergency Campaign c/o the Jewish Federation of Delaware, 101 Garden of Eden Road, Wilmington, DE 19803.
Gila Lipman
Passed away at age 78. She is survived by her husband, Joel.
Sandra Rotholz
Sandra Rotholz passed away June 21, 2025, in Wilmington, DE.
Preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Eric Rotholz; she is survived and greatly missed by her children, Jay (Michele) Rotholz and Aliza Abramovitz; her grandchildren, Ashley (Bradley) Jackson, Steven Rotholz, David Abramovitz, and Joseph Abramovitz; and her great-grandchildren, Sarah Jackson and Reagan Jackson.
Donations in her memory may be made to Hadassah or the charity of your choice.
John Randolph (Randy) Tiffany
John Randolph (Randy) Tiffany, age 69, passed away on June 11, 2025 after a year-long battle with glioblastoma. A graduate of Yale University and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, he served as a family physician at Claymont Family Medicine, a division of Christiana Care for 25 years and at Palmer Family Medicine for 12 years.
He was loved and revered by patients and colleagues alike, who appreciated the caring and excellence that he brought to his practice. Randy had a zest for life and lived each day fully. He will be remembered for his kindness, his generosity, his intellectual curiosity, and his commitment to his Jewish values.
He lived a life of service through his profession, his volunteer activities and his relationships. He served for many years on the board of the ACLU of Delaware and gave of his time and talent to several synagogue communities.
Randy adored his family and treasured his friendships. He is survived by his beloved wife, Linda Potemken; three children: Shira Yudkin Tiffany, Talia Yudkin Tiffany (Clover Ajamie), and Leora Potemken Tiffany; siblings: Anne Tiffany (Jeff Atlas), Debbie Tiffany, Bob Elliott (Suzanne), Bruce Elliott (Susan), Kate Riegel (Larry), and Anne Elliott; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Marjorie Yudkin.
In lieu of flowers or baked goods, please send contributions in his memory to any of the following or to a worthy organization of your choosing: Congregation Beth Israel of Media, Congregation Beth Am Israel, Philadelphia Horticultural Society, MAZON or HIAS.
William “Bill” Samuel Weissman
Age 72, passed away June 25, 2025, following his battle with lung cancer.
Born January 31, 1953 in Chester, PA, Bill moved with his family to Wilmington, DE in 1956.
Bill was deeply committed to his Jewish faith and his community. While living in Delaware, he was an active member of Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth Synagogue, a longtime adult leader with Boy Scouts of America Troop 321, and served in leadership roles for the Moses Montefiore Mutual Benefit Society of Delaware for over a decade – including five years as President. He was also an active member and contributor to Congregation Bayt Shalom in Greenville, NC and later Temple of Israel in Wilmington, NC.
Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Leona Granville Weissman; his sons, Benjamin (Ellen) and Matthew (Brooke); and his cherished granddaughters, Eve Alexandra Weissman and Nora Elizabeth Weissman. He is also survived by his brother, Howard Weissman (Eva), and their children, Alan and Andy.
He will be remembered for his quiet strength, deep devotion to family, and the integrity and kindness he brought to every part of his life.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donating to your favorite charity.
