Sophie Panzer
By Sophie Panzer
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News Nola Schwartz, 85, Fine Jewelry Buyer Who Enjoyed Treating Her Loved Ones
(JTA) — (Jewish Exponent via JTA) — Nola Schwartz, a businesswoman, enjoyed treating her loved ones to Broadway shows and fancy meals in New York. “We always had these amazing days or weekends, and they were always at the most ridiculous restaurants that cost at least $100 per person,” niece Susan Byck said. “Everything was…
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News Richard Aronson, 94, Founded A Nonexclusive Country Club For Middle-Class Families
(JTA) — (Jewish Exponent via JTA) — Richard Aronson was a World War II veteran who helped build the old Liberty Bell Pavilion, which stood from 1976 to 2003, while working at the Jack Casper bricklaying company. The “Today” show aired a tribute to Aronson on June 7, the 76th anniversary of D-Day. He was…
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News Avraham MacConnell, 72, Philadelphia Police Officer Who Went Undercover To Stop Child Abuse
(JTA) — (Jewish Exponent via JTA) — Avraham MacConnell served in the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1969 and became a Philadelphia police officer when he returned from military service. He worked as a detective in the sex crimes unit of the Juvenile Aid Division and received a commendation for going undercover to expose a…
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