Leona C. Laskin
Apr 27, 2026
Leona Laskin, age 99, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, after a remarkable life as a gifted physician, a loving wife, and a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family and friends remember her as warm-hearted, gregarious, and fun. Even casual acquaintances were struck by her enthusiastic personality, as well as by her creative verve as...
Karen Shusterman
Apr 27, 2026
Karen was born to Jean and Jerry Pravdo and was the youngest of three children. She grew up in Philadelphia alongside her two brothers, Rick and Mitchell, with whom she shared a close bond. After high school, Karen attended Penn State University, where she earned her bachelor's degree, and later Temple University, where she recieved her master's degree in speech...
Manuel London
Apr 26, 2026
"…Remember the past but do not dwell there,
face the future where all our hopes stand.”
Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
Words to live by and truly how Manny lived every day. A kind, compassionate, and fun-loving guy, Manny never knew a stranger and was always ready to get things done. Whether you called him Dad, Uncle Beard, Uncle Manners, Pop Pop, sweetheart, friend or rascal...
Larry Jay Spiegel
Apr 26, 2026
LARRY JAY SPIEGEL on April 26, 2026. Beloved son of the late Thelma and Sheldon “Fuzzy” Spiegel. Also survived by many loving cousins and friends. He enjoyed visiting Atlantic City and in recent years, Parx Casino. Services and Interment are Private. Contributions in his memory may be made to American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org
Barbara Snyder
Apr 25, 2026
Barbara Snyder (nee Cohen), April 25, 2026. Wife of the late Dr. Robert M. Snyder. Mother of Ellen Snyder-Davidson (Barry) and the late Marjorie Snyder. Sister of Rita Freeman (Stan). Aunt of Caren Wendy & Cyndi Lee Kosloff (David). Grandmother of Brandon Matthew and Matthew Blake. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday at 1 PM precisely at the Roosevelt...
Theodore "Ted" Levin
Apr 25, 2026
Loving husband of Barbara “Bobbi” (OBM). Ted touched more lives than most people ever could. Early on, he attended Olney High School, served in the U.S. Army Reserves, and graduated from Temple University. Ted was a beloved teacher for over three decades at Loesche Elementary School in the Philadelphia School District and a co-founder of Briarwood Day Camp in Bucks...
Cindi B. Hersh
Apr 24, 2026
Cindi Beth Hersh, age 72, of Lansdale Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with non-small cell lung cancer. Born on February 26, 1954 in Paterson NJ to Jacob and Francis Kreitman, Cindi dedicated her life to the service of others and her family.
She graduated from Rutgers School of Pharmacy...
Judie Shapiro
Apr 24, 2026
Judie Shapiro passed away peacefully the morning of April 24, 2026. Judie was a devoted wife of 61 years to Buzz (deceased).
She leaves behind her brother, Bobby Wasserstrom (Karen); daughters, Stacey Katz (Rob) and Suzy Riesenberg (Rich); and son, Scott Shapiro (Jill). She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Samantha Eshbach (Cole), Jaime Rowley (Jack), Lindsay King (Bryan), Amanda...
Alvin Goldberg
Apr 24, 2026
Alvin Goldberg, a venerable educator and cherished member of his community, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, in Boynton Beach, Florida. Born on May 11, 1938, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Alvin’s life was a testament to unwavering dedication, selflessness, and a steadfast commitment to enriching the lives of others.
A man of profound intellect and boundless generosity, Alvin devoted over 35...
Jeffrey Franklin Orloff
Apr 24, 2026
Jeffrey Franklin Orloff. April 24, 2026. Devoted partner of Beth Love. Loving husband of the late Barbara Joy Orloff. Dear stepfather of Amy Skammer (Tim), Jon VanHollander (Joanne), and Raechal Halpern. Adoring grandfather of Sara Skammer, Sam Skammer, Gaby VanHollander, Aden VanHollander, and Jordyn Halpern. Relatives and friends are invited to graveside services on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 12:30...