Obituaries

Francine Bardasch

The Temple Beth El family mourns the passing of Francine Bardasch, the beloved mother of our congregant, Amy Morrison.

Funeral Services will take place in Florida. Shiva will take place:
Sunday, December 28th at 6:00 p.m. at 1493 Buck Trail Rd., Allentown, PA.

Contributions: TBE Sisterhood…

Alvin "Al" H. Goren

Alvin "Al" H. Goren, beloved husband, dedicated father, cherished grandfather, and devoted friend, passed away on December 24, 2025, at the age of 76. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and adopted by his loving parents, Shirley and Max Goren, who raised him alongside his sister, Rochelle.

Stuart Kobrovsky

The Temple Beth El family mourns the recent passing of Stuart Kobrovsky, the beloved brother of our congregant, Barbara K. Sussman.

Robert Stephen Kritzer

Robert Stephen Kritzer
(May 30, 1940 - December 21, 2025)

Robert Stephen Kritzer, 85, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025. He and his loving wife, Roberta Kritzer, celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary on April 10th. Born in Brooklyn, NY,  he was the…

Rosanna Jacobs

The Temple Beth El family mourns the passing of Rosanna Jacobs, the beloved mother of our congregant, Dr. Joseph Jacobs.

Funeral Services will take place at Temple Beth El on Friday, December 19th at 10:00 a.m.

Shiva for Rosanna Jacobs z"l will take place on Dec. 20th at 6 p.m. at 4855 Ma…