Ellen Gussman Obituary
Ellen (nee Applebaum) age 83, passed away April 9, 2024. Loving mother of Deborah Gussman (Steven Walenta), Susan Ben David, and Michele Kunken (Jeff). Adoring Mom-Mom of Noa Ben David, Edan Ben David-Gilat (Shir Gilat-Ben David), Luke Walenta, Charlie Kunken, and Sam Kunken. Dear sister of Richard Applebaum (the late Rona Flipakoff) Beloved companion to Joseph L. Ligos for forty-three years. Family and friends are invited to her Graveside Service on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 12:00pm precisely at Montefiore Cemetery 600 Church Road, Jenkintown PA 19046 (Section O) Shiva to be observed at the home of Ellen and Joe in Cherry Hill, NJ. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Jewish National Fund Israel- USA Israel Resilience Campaign
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6410 N Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19126
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