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JANICE ELEFANT Obituary
JANICE (nee Timerman), on March 24, 2015, a French and Spanish teacher at the Elkins Park School. Wife of the late Howard. Mother of Danielle Elefant (Marc Agard) and Michael Elefant. Sister of Sandra (Joel) Tafler.
Relatives and friends are invited to Memorial Services Sunday 12 Noon precisely at GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS, 6410 N. Broad St. Contributions in her memory may be made to Unite For Her, P.O. Box 351, Pocopson, PA 19366.
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Linda Dorfner Charles
March 20, 2023
I met Janice in school. She was a year older than me and I looked up to her. She was so poised an elegant to me. I met her again when she was teaching my grandsons. She was a warm, caring, exceptionally kind person. I will never forget her.
fran hamecs
March 21, 2021
I think of Janice often-Loved being with her in France-- and just loved her and love Michael and Danielle--She is watching over all of us
Fran---- and she is with Bob too!
Linda Charles
March 20, 2021
She was always a kind, warm and lovely person. All who knew her were very fortunate.
Linda Charles
March 20, 2019
I will always be grateful that I knew her and wish we had more time together. A beautiful spirit. A wonderful person.
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Elizabeth Dovan
March 20, 2019
Such a beautiful person inside and out. Lovely. So touched the world and missed by friends, colleagues, and students. She shared her knowledge and friendship with so many along the way.
Aram Bohdjelian
February 20, 2018
Very saddened to have come upon this news. Mrs. Elfant was my French teacher in 7th through 9th grades at Beverly Hills Jr. High School, Sept. 1970 - May 1973. May her family and those whom she impacted find solace in her memory.
Bill Johnston
April 1, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So very sincerely,
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March 30, 2015
My cousin Janice will sorely be missed by family, friends, colleagues and her students alike. She was an energetic, creative, blithe spirited individual...an excellent teacher of Spanish, French and ESL. When I look through some of our old photo albums and see her first as a little girl always with her sister Sandy, and then growing up and getting married to Howard, having her own children, and then again with Sandy as it was in the last few years, it is impossible to accept her passing. She will always be in our hearts and minds. Hundreds of her students will miss her as well, and when they travel the world, the will remember with love, their Spanish and French teacher who gave them the valuable language skills that they will always carry with them. Descansa en paz. Reste tranquillement. Cousin Allen Hirsh (Ocean, NJ)
Neil Gever
March 29, 2015
NeilJanice is my first cousin once removed by marriage. She always took a personal interest in me and made me feel loved. She had me babysit for her kids when they were small and invited me to teach at RS Hebrew School when I was in college at Penn in the late 1980s. She radiated love, enthusiasm, generosity and intelligence. An example of a life well lived. Today's service was an unforgettable tribute to an extraordinary woman.
Regina Aidenbaum
March 29, 2015
Dear Timmy and Janice's family, What a beautiful memorial service today. Pictures of Janice being shown while wonderful words were flowing from friends who loved her made a warm embrace in the room. I hope you felt it too. Regina Aidenbaum
Linda Charles
March 29, 2015
I remember Janice from high school...she was a year older and I thought she was so sophisticated and lovely...and she was throughout her life. As a teacher, she excelled and her students loved her. She was a gracious, kind and warm person; a great lady has been lost and will be missed by many. May her memory be a blessing to her family and friends. She truly touched many, many lives.
Rhonda (Blank) Conicelli
March 28, 2015
Janice and I were friends since elementary school. I remember birthday parties and summer day camp. She was always a beautiful person and grew into a wonderful and compassionate woman. If she touched your life she was in your heart forever. RIP sweet friend.
Harriet stern
March 28, 2015
Janice and I were child hood friends on greeby st I have many memories of that time of our life. Sandy my heart goes out to you and your family.
Dee (Deussing) Carlin
March 28, 2015
Janice left us too early with so much more to give. A lovely and funny woman whom made a big impact on many.
Elizabeth Brooks
March 27, 2015
What a terrible loss. I was a friend and neighbor. She was a wonderful person/teacher/friend/neighbor. Our world is a bit dimmer without her light.
Lois (Elkin) and Larry Lindeman
March 27, 2015
Sending sincere sympathy to both the Elefant and Tafler families. Janice's family and my family were long time residents of Greeby St. May you find comfort in all the friends and family that Janice touched and know her light will shine forever.
March 27, 2015
I worked with Janice At Elkins Park MS for a brief time, when I was the Reading Specialist. She was one of the most remarkable, vibrant teachers I've ever seen. Her dramatic, engaging personality was so genuine, that everyone in and out of the classroom was drawn to her. What a loss.
Renee Russock Langmuir
Gerri Richmond
March 27, 2015
I remember Janice as a colleague at Elkins Park Middle school. I was a brand new reading teacher and she welcomed me warmly. She always had a smile and a good word to start the day. How short her life, but what a difference she made to her students and her family.
mitchell blumenthal
March 27, 2015
Janice was a warm and wonderful human being, and the soul of the 125th class of northeast high school. her loss is immeasurable, but her memory will live on in our hearts.
March 26, 2015
Your mom was so lovely. She was my Bridge Buddy.
Barbara Rudnick
Marc Segal
March 26, 2015
Janice was the DNA and RNA of Northeast Class June, 1966. She remained a high-profile woman
all of her life.
March 26, 2015
From our first conversation on Facebook I knew how nice you were and always cherished reading your posts. Unfortunately, I did not know you other than that. Rest in Peace Sweet Angel and you left such an impression on others that you will always be remembered as one of the nice ones ~
Elaine Kirsh
March 26, 2015
My deepest sympathy to Janice's family. May she rest in peace.
Sue Cromwell
March 26, 2015
Deepest sympathy to the family of Janice - a beautiful woman inside and out. She had so many wonderful qualities and she will be missed by many people. Rest in peace.
Janice Kotarski
March 26, 2015
One of the Sweetest ladies ever. Such a great sense of humor too. You will be sadly missed. (As we called each other) The Other Janice.
Diane Krupnick
March 26, 2015
Sandy...So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your memories of your beloved sister.
Eddie Brown
March 26, 2015
My sincere heartfelt condolences to Janice's family and many friends.
Analise Ahyew
March 26, 2015
Rest in Peace! May the angels sing a song of praise in welcoming you with open arms.
March 26, 2015
Janice always had an elegant look about her, a smile on her face and wise advice for everyone. We will miss her with all of our hearts- but we will never forget her. Fran and Bob
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A wonderful teacher and co worker
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Bruce Levin
March 26, 2015
We will miss Janice very much
My condolences to the family
May she rest in peace
Alan Gross
March 26, 2015
We are so happy to have spent time with you and your family this summer. We will miss your smiling face
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Anita Fair
March 26, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to Janice's family. I will always have fond memories of her throughout our school years in northeast Philly. She was beautiful, intelligent, and kind, and will not be forgotten. May she rest in peace.
Sue Harris Luboff
March 26, 2015
Sending prayers to Janice's family . She was and will always be a Angel. I'm sure she will bw missed by many people . I know for sure that the 125 class of NEHS will truly miss her . May Janice Rest In Peace . All My Love Sue Harris Luboff
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