Herbert Allen Laskin
Feb 13, 2026
With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Herbert Laskin, who left us on February 13th, 2026 at the age of 88.
Born on December 10th, 1937 in West Philadelphia, PA, Herbert Laskin was the beloved son of Louis and Rose Laskin. Herbert grew up in West Philadelphia and went on to graduate from West Philadelphia High School, class...
Shanlee Pollack
Feb 12, 2026
Shanlee M. Pollack (née Kirsh), aged 98, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, at The Solana Doylestown in Warrington, Pennsylvania. Born on January 18, 1928, in Philadelphia, PA, she was a cherished figure in her community and beloved by many.
Shanlee had a rich and fulfilling career that spanned several roles. A graduate of Collingswood High School in Collingswood, NJ,...
Aleksandr Averbakh
Feb 12, 2026
Aleksandr Averbakh passed away peacefully on February 12 2026. Having been born in Leningrad, in 1936, Aleksandr lived through many challenging and tragic events. He just turned five, when Hitler invaded the USSR. Though his family managed to escape the Nazis, he experienced many hardships of war, including hunger, bombardments, and losing family members on the front and in the...
Barbara Sigman
Feb 11, 2026
Barbara Sigman (nee Lieberman), passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026. Loving wife of 70 years to Bernard Sigman. Proud mother of Alan (Deborah) Sigman and Robin (Jay) London. Adoring grandmother of Michael London and Dani (Tom) Lyons, Patricia Intintola and Beth Sammer, and great-grandmother of Jack and Noah Boyce, Benjamin Intintola, Christopher and Lilyanna Sammer, and Sophia and Lucas...
Steven J. Bekoff
Feb 11, 2026
Steven J. Bekoff. February 11, 2026. Loving husband of Ruth Bekoff (nee Efrati). Devoted father of Gefen Yosef Efrati and Shir’el Chana Efrati. Beloved brother of Jane Hurley, Marcy Goff (Leon), and Amy Bekoff (Steve Brasof). Relatives and friends are invited to graveside services on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 1 PM at Har Jehuda Cemetery, 8400 Lansdowne Avenue, Upper...
Arthur Segal Diamond
Feb 11, 2026
Arthur Segal Diamond, passed away on February 11, 2026. Born on June 25, 1939, to Samuel and Mae Diamond in Baltimore, MD, Arthur graduated from Central High School in Philadelphia in 1957 and then from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania in 1960 with a degree in finance. He worked as a Civil Servant for the...
Nancy W. Abel
Feb 11, 2026
Nancy W. Abel (nee Weil), passed away peacefully at her home on February 11, 2026 where she resided for 65 years. Wife of the late Robert Abel. Mother of William S. Apfelbaum, Sally A. Apfelbaum, Polly E. Apfelbaum (Stanley Allen) and James W. Apfelbaum.
Nancy was "Minnesota nice," "Minnesota friendly" and a real "Class Act." She was an avid skiier, tennis...
Mitchell Rubin
Feb 10, 2026
Mitchell Jay Rubin of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away on February 10th, 2026, at the age of 74. He was born on February 3rd, 1952, to Bernard and Claire (nee Katz) Rubin and raised on Glenview Street in Northeast Philadelphia.
During high school, Mitchell worked numerous jobs, including behind the deli counter and as a legal courier, while also running his family’s...
Morton Kafrissen
Feb 10, 2026
Morton W. Kafrissen, 89, of Warrington, peacefully passed away on February 10, 2026. Mort was preceded in death by his parents, Abraham and Dora. He is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Ellyn (née Kauffman), his beloved daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Adam Perlman, and his cherished grandchildren, Matthew (Chelsea) and Daniel. He is also survived by his...
Marion Gittis
Feb 10, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Marion Gittis, a loving wife, devoted mother, proud grandmother, caring sister, and cherished friend, who left us on February 10, 2026 at the age of 87. Born in West Oak Lane, PA, to William and Helen (Hess) Freiman. She graduated from Olney High School and went on to build a life centered...