ENGAGEMENTS

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ALLMAYER-CALEM

Bernie and Eileen Allmayer of Norristown, and Dr. Arthur and Ronnie Calem of East Brunswick, N.J., announce the engagement of their children, Julie Helene Allmayer and Dr. Ben B. Calem.

Julie is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Cornell University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and Near Eastern studies. She also holds a Master of Education degree in higher education from Harvard University. Julie is an online learning support specialist at Drexel University

Ben graduated from the College of New Jersey with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and chemistry. He earned a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, where he also completed a residency in periodontics. Ben currently practices in Moorestown and Medford, N.J.

Julie is the granddaughter of Beatrice Singer of Mount Laurel, N.J., and the late Charles Litvin; and the late Arthur and Meta Allmayer. Ben is the grandson of Beatrice Wolfe of Monroe, N.J., and the late Joseph Wolfe; as well as the late Bernard and Sophie Calem.

Sharing in the couple's joy are Julie's sister, Andrea; and Ben's sister and brother-in-law, Lindsey Calem-Jutkowitz and Shmuel Jutkowitz; along with his brother, Shelly.

The couple, who met through JDate, is planning a spring 2012 wedding.

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ROSNER-HANDFINGER

Dr. Michael and Sherry Rosner of Huntingdon Valley, and Arthur and Myra Handfinger of Havertown announce the engagement of their children, Rachel Rosner and Scott Handfinger.

Rachel graduated magna cum laude from the University of Maryland, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in hearing and speech sciences. She also holds a master's degree in speech and language pathology from Temple University. Rachel is a speech pathologist at Aria Hospital in Philadelphia.

Scott graduated cum laude from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration and a Certificate in Information Technology Specialization. He is director of event marketing and sales for Feld Entertainment in Philadelphia.

Rachel is the granddaughter of Evelynn Rosner and the late Dr. Albert Rosner; and the late May Adler, Rebecca Adler and Sidney Adler. Scott is the grandson of Sylvia Gomberg and the late Herman Gomberg; and the late Shirley and Samuel Handfiriger.

Sharing in the couple's happiness are Rachel's sister and brother-in-law, Samantha and Brett Braterman, along with nephew Scott Braterman;* and Scott's sister, Rachel.

The couple, who lives in Center City, is planning a March wedding in Philadelphia.

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KATZ-S1LVERSTEIN

Mitchell and Amy Katz of Bensalem announce the engagement of their daughter, Melanie Joy Katz, to Jarad Lon Silverstein, son of Harvey and Adrienne Silverstein of Philadelphia.

Melanie graduated summa cum laude from Towson University with a degree in law and American civilization. She also holds a Juris Doctorate from the Villanoya University School of Law, and is licensed to practice law in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Jarad graduated from George Washington University with a degree in international business and earned a Juris Doctorate from the Widener Law School. He is an attorney with Parker McCay P.A., in Marlton, N.J.

Joining in the couple's joy are Melanie's brother, Jordan Katz; and Jarad's sister, Jaime Silverstein.

Melanie is the granddaughter of Greta Ludwig and the late Melvin Ludwig; and Phyllis Katz , and the late Leonard Katz. Jarad is the grandson of the late Philip *and Annette Tregob; and the late Martin Silverstein and the late Eleanor Slutsky.

The couple, who lives in South Philadelphia, is planning a November wedding.

REUNIONS

Overbrook High School class of January 1962 will host its 50th-year reunion on Saturday Nov. 26, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., at the Hilton Hotel, 4100 City Ave., Philadelphia. For more information, call 609-313-1744.

Northeast High School class of 1961 will host its 50th-year reunion on Saturday, Sept. 10. Class members may call 215-953-2726.

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NEWMAN-MERRION

Barbara Newman of Dresher and Vincent DiGian Jr. of Bryn Mawr announce the engagement of their daughter-, Robin Jennifer Newman, to Christopher Michael Merrion. son of Lucy and Michael Men-ion of Denver.

Robin graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from the University of Pittsburgh. She also holds a Master of Science degree in applied mathematics from the University of Colorado in Boulder. Robin is a software engineer at Strategic Pricing Associates, Inc.

Chris graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science from the University of Colorado. He is currently senior vice president of operations infrastructure at a web start-up company.

Robin and Chris met in Boulder while they were both working for Eclipse.

Sharing in their happiness are the couple's siblings, Scott (Rena), Lauren and Brian Newman; and Matt (Jamie) Merrion, Jennifer (Paul) Streate and Phil (Kat) Merrion.

Robin is the granddaughter of Rita DiGian, the late Vincent DiGian Sr., and the late Charlotte and Bob Donziger. Chris is the grandson of Mary Anne Merrion, the late John Merrion, and the late Alice and James Chung.

The couple is planning an August wedding in Boulder, Colo.

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YUDKOVITZ-RUBIN

Barbara and Louis Yudkovitz of Philadelphia announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Rachel, to Eric Brian Rubin, son of Sheri and Fred Rubin of Holland, Pa.

Stephanie is a graduate of the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology She attends Rutgers University, where she will earn a Master of Science degree in biology this May. Stephanie works at the Charles River Laboratories in Malvern.

Eric graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance. He holds a law degree from the Penn State University Dickinson School of Law. Eric, who also earned a master's degree in tax law from New York University, is an attorney with a Philadelphia law firm.

Stephanie is the granddaughter of the late Freda and Samuel Tabackin; and the late Kathryn and Samuel Yudkovitz. Eric is the grandson of Lillian Libby Lundy and the late Jerry Lundy; and the late Robert and Sydney Rubin.

The couple is planning a March wedding.

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KURSMAN-LEVINTHAL

Susan and Peter Kursman of Haverford, and Margie and Barry Levinthal of Wynnewood announce the engagement of their children, Alexander Louis Kursman to Aubrey Caryn Levinthal.

Alex, a graduate of the Temple University Law School, currently works at the Federal Defenders Office in Delaware.

Aubrey is a recent graduate of the master's program at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

Aubrey is the granddaughter of Harriet Levinthal and the late Harrold Levinthal; and the late Catherine and Earnest Gault. Alex is the grandson of Harriet Lawner and the late Herman Lawner; and Daniel Kursman and the late Eleanor Kursman.

Sharing in their happiness are siblings Carly Kursman, Nick and Lindsay Kursman, and Rob Levinthal; as well as grandparents Harriet Lawner, Harriet Levinthal and Daniel Kursman.

The couple is planning a June 2012 wedding.

BIRTHS

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FRIEDRICH

Alyssa and Jason Friedrich of Bethesda, Md., announce the birth of their daughter, Ellie Shoshanah (Malka Yael), on March 28. The baby is also welcomed by big brother Avi.

Sharing in the family's happiness are grandparents Charlene and Steven Oberman of Boynton Beach, FIa.; and Irene and Len Friedrich of Mount Laurel, N.J; along with great-grandmothers Fleurette Cooper of Coconut Creek, FIa.; and Ruth Sherman of Broomall.

Ellie Shoshanah is named in memory of her paternal greatgrandfather Mort Sherman and her maternal great-great-grandfather Joseph Katz.

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WINTERS

Erica (nee Sperry) and Brian Winters of Mount Laurel, N.J., announce the birth of their daughter, Addison Lily ( Avrah Leah), on Nov. 28.

Sharing in their happiness are Bubbie and Pop Lauren and Ken Sperry of Cherry Hill, N.J.; and Grammy and Grampy Becky and Donald Winters of Brick, N.J.

Joining in welcoming Addison are great-grandmother Eleanor Actor Cohen of Atlantic City, N.J.; and Uncle Glenn and Aunt Heather.

Addison Lilly is named in loving memory of her maternal great-grandfather Albert Cohen and her paternal great-grandfather Leo Winters.

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BARDACH

Shani and David Bardach of Lexington, Ky., announce the birth of their son, Jesse Samuel (Yishai Moshe Shmuel), on May 6, 2010.

Joining in welcoming the baby are first-time grandparents Paula and Shelly Pavel, and Eti and Paul Bardack, along with great -grandparents Noah Roitman, and Charlotte and Larry Bardack; and Uncle Ariel Broido, l/ncle Avi Bardack and Aunt Daniella Bardack.

Yoshi is named in loving memory of his maternal great-grandmother Jeanne Pavel; his maternal great-grandfather Samuel Blackman; family friend Dr. Martin A. Cohen; and great-greatgrandfathers, Jacob and Joseph.

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SALSMAN

Stacey (nee Mittin) and Andrew Salsman of Fairfax, Va., announce the birth of their daughter, Victoria Rose (Yechiela Rina), on Feb. 9.

Sharing in their nachas are grandparents Fern and Neil Mittin of Huntingdon Valley; and Iris and Earl Salsman of Clayton, Mo.

Joining in welcoming her niece is Aunt Jamie Mittin of Manhattan, N. Y.

Sharing in the simcha are maternal great-grandparents Harriet and Gerald Finestone; maternal great-grandmother Nettie Mittin; and paternal great-grandmother Anne Salsman.

The baby is aleo the greatgranddaughter of the late Stanley B. Mittin, Walter Salsman and Gertrude Alpert.

Victoria Rose is named in loving memory of her maternal great-great-grandmother Rose Norsoph and her paternal great-grandfather Ralph Alpert.

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BERGER

Rachel and Eric Berger of Blue Bell announce the birth of their first-born son, Matthew Ian (Menachem Chaim), on Oct. 14.

Charing in their happiness are grandparents Joseph and Lois Solomon, and Kenneth and Reneé Berger of Northeast Philadelphia.

Joining in welcoming the new arrival are Aunt Rebecca and Uncle Eddy Blaw, Uncle Jason Berger, Uncle Craig Solomon, and cousins Sydney and Samantha Blaw.

Matthew Ian is named in loving memory of his paternal greatgrandfather Malcolm Solsberg and his maternal great-grandmother Irene Solomon Nudelman.

REUNIONS

Former members and staff of the David G. Neuman Senior Center in Northeast Philadelphia will host a luncheon reunion on Wednesday, June 1, at 11:45 a.m., at the Klein JCC, Jamison Avenue and Red Lion Road, Philadelphia. RSVP to 215-698-7300.