Marion Wexler

Marion Wexler obituary

Marion Wexler

Marion Wexler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Platt Memorial Chapels, Inc. - Cherry Hill from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2022.

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Marion Wexler, 85 of Cherry Hill, NJ lost her fight to cancer on January 1, 2022, at Samaritan Center in Voorhees, NJ. One of two daughters born to Louis Rubinsohn and Freda Alexander who immigrated through Elis Island just after World War I, Marion and her sister, Selma Kaplan were thus first-generation Americans growing up in the Strawberry Mansion section of Philadelphia. After WWII she married, Morton Wexler and they became original settlers of Willingboro, New Jersey. Marion worked in retail her entire life and was well known for doling out expert fashion advice and Yiddish quips. Marion was best known for her collection of elephants that brought her constant good luck and her love for her family.


Widow of Morton Wexler, Marion is survived by her children, Helene Porfiriadis, Randal Wexler, Shari Differ, her grandchildren, Adrienne Porfiriadis, Porfiris Porfiriadis, Joshua Burak (Maanasi), Alisha Merendino (Anthony), and her great-grandchildren, Alex Porfiriadis, Neera Burak, Anneeka Burak, Jordyn Meredino, Kiersten Merendino, her nieces and nephew, Francine Kaplan (Rhonda), Felice Mills (Kevin) and William Kaplan (Margie) and great nephew and niece, Griffin Mills and Madison Mills.


Relatives and friends are invited Friday, January 7, 2022, beginning 10:30 am to PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc. 2001 Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, NJ where funeral services will begin promptly at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park in Trevose, PA. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory can be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.


She will be lovingly remembered by her life-long friends, Frannie Kancher and Flora Hans along with the many of her friends from the Dubin House.

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Porfiris

May 3, 2022

My mother-in-law for a long time. I loved that lady.

frances kancher

January 7, 2022

im very sorry for your loss. Shw was my best friend and I loved her dearly.

caryn kancher

January 7, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Bobbi Katz

January 5, 2022

Marion was my first friend when I arrived at the Dubin House 6 1/2 years ago...Always impeccably coiffed and fashionably dressed...Marion was a wonderful friend... we shared a passion for Gelato...Lavender and Chocolate Candy and a good laugh...I will always remember you...rest peacefully....I Love You...Bobbi.

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May 3, 2022

Porfiris posted to the memorial.

January 7, 2022

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caryn kancher posted to the memorial.