Willard "Bill" First
Aug 14, 2026
Willard (Bill) First, 92, passed away on August 14, 2026. Loving husband of Janet (nee Cohen). Adoring father of Jeff First, Jackie (Pete) Clarke and the late Karen Fell. Grandfather to Ali First, Nicholas Fell, Benjamin Fell, Kolson Clarke and Molly Clarke. Brother of the late Mildred Evans. Relatives and friends are invited to funeral services on Monday, August 17th,...
Dena H. Robbins
Aug 14, 2026
Dena H. Robbins, a dazzling diva of Philadelphia, died peacefully in hospice care at the age of 87 on 8/14/26. Dena lived without a filter and without hesitation, helping to represent Philadelphia to the film industry while leading as a matriarch of Jeweler’s Row. Her fierce candor and formidable self-confidence made her a local legend who could make a friend...
Marilyn Neuman
Aug 13, 2026
Marilyn Neuman nee Yellin, affectionately known as Gambu by her grandchildren, age 91, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026. Just days before her passing, she celebrated her 91st birthday on July 26th with those she loved most, surrounded by family, food, music, and laughter--a fitting celebration for a woman whose life was centered on bringing people together.
She will be...
Fanny Partow
Aug 13, 2026
Fanny Kraus Partow
Fanny Kraus Partow, beloved wife of the late Nemat Partow, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died peacefully on August 13, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, surrounded by her family. She was 92. Fanny was born in France on October 3, 1933, the daughter of Rosa and Gustav Kraus. She grew up with her parents and two sisters in a small...
Sandra Lebowitz
Aug 13, 2026
SANDRA LEBOWITZ (nee Grad), a true original and the protector of her family, passed away on August 13, 2026.
Sandra lived her life giving her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren unconditional love, devoting herself to their happiness. Her family was her universe; she was the unshakable heart of three generations and would have given her life to keep them safe.
She was reunited...
Jeffrey Smith
Aug 13, 2026
Jeffrey Irwin Smith, 72, of Rydal, Pennsylvania and Mount Laurel, New Jersey passed away on August 13th, 2026 -- finally at peace after battling a lengthy illness. Jeff was the devoted brother of the late Howard Smith (Jeanne Kolodner) and Barry Smith (Ruth), and loving uncle to Eliana Smith and Aaron Smith; he was predeceased by his parents David Smith...
Stacie Goldsmith
Aug 12, 2026
Stacie Goldsmith of Wyncote, Pennsylvania, a devoted mother, sister, daughter, niece, cousin, aunt, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 64. Her greatest joy in life was her son, Jeremy, whom she raised on her own and loved deeply. That joy grew as Jeremy married Amanda, his beloved wife and Stacie’s devoted daughter-in-law, who cared for Stacie...
Carole Etta Luthran Dragon
Aug 12, 2026
DRAGON, Carole nee Luthran, of Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs died on August 12, 2026.
She was a woman of tremendous strength and courage, with wisdom about love and people that was beyond ordinary understanding.
She managed her husband's dental practice, was an accomplished multi media artist and enjoyed nothing more than being with friends and family.
Cherished wife of the late Arnold Dragon....
Rochelle Brownstein
Aug 11, 2026
Rochelle Brownstein (nee Sosonkin), 87, of Delray Beach, Florida passed away on August 11, 2026. Wife of the late Eli Brownstein. Mother of Lynn (Michael) Berman. Grandmother of Hannah Pearl and Benjamin Max. Sister of Barbara (Mitchell) Adler. Relatives and friends are invited to funeral services on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 11:30 AM preciesly at Goldsteins’ Rosenbergs’ Funeral Directors...
Irving Safra
Aug 11, 2026
IRV SAFRA on August 11, 2026. Beloved husband of Gloria (nee Sutow); Loving father of Todd Safra (Caren Silverman); brother of Ilene Sokoloff (Victor Ringel); brother in law of Larry Sutow (Shirlee);Devoted uncle of Bret (Lori), Cari, Jesse (Alex), and Becky (Nick).
Irv was a graduate of Penn State University, where he was the second person to graduate with a degree...