Hirsch, Milton S. - 12/29/2007

Milton S. Hirsch, 96, Flying Hills, died Dec. 29, 2007, in his residence.

 

He was the husband of Helen (Borger) Hirsch.

 

Born in Scranton, he was a son of the late Harry and Rose (Levy) Hirsch.

 

He was the owner/operator of Milton’s Youth Center, Pottstown, from 1939 to 1987.

 

Hirsch was a graduate of Simon Gratz High School, Philadelphia, and attended Temple University, Philadelphia.

 

He was a member of Kesher Zion Synagogue, Reading, and was also a former member of Congregation Mercy and Truth, Pottstown, where he served on the board of directors.

 

Hirsch was a member of Brookside Country Club, Pottstown. He was active in the United Jewish Appeal, Pottstown. Hirsch was a member of the Jewish Community Center of Reading.

 

He is also survived by a daughter, Betsy H. (Hirsch), wife of Alvin Katz, Exeter Township; and a son, Harry J. Hirsch, husband of Sharon Hirsch, Efrat, Israel.

 

Other survivors include six grandchildren: Beth Anne Katz, David Katz, Yael Hirsch, Yoni Hirsch, Shaul Hirsch and Daniel Hirsch; and two great-grandchildren.

 

Services will be today at 1 p.m. in Kesher Zion Synagogue, 1245 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, PA 19602. Burial will be in Kesher Zion Cemetery. Shiva will be held at the home of Betsy Katz.

 

Contributions may be made to Kesher Zion Synagogue at the above address, or the Jewish Federation of Reading, 1700 City Line St., Reading, PA 19604. Henninger Funeral Home Inc., Reading, is in charge of arrangements.1