Marc Barrist
May 6, 2026
Marc Barrist, of Bala Cynwyd, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose warmth, humor, and enthusiasm touched everyone who knew him.
Marc was born on December 5, 1942, to David and Edith Barrist. He was the eldest child, followed two years later by his sister, Andrea.
After studying at...
Janet Rappoport
May 6, 2026
Janet Rappoport (nee Keller), passed away on May 6, 2026 in Philadelphia. Beloved wife of the late Irving Rappoport. Loving mother of Larry (Cindy) Rappoport, Wendy (Rob) Heller and the late Stuart Rappoport. Grammy of Adam (Lizzy), Lucas, Emily (Jonathan), Matthew, Samantha (Marc), William. Great grandmother of Ella, Mia and Sylvie. Relatives and friends are invited to funeral services at...
Merle Gordon
May 5, 2026
Merle Ruth Gordon (née Rosenberg), born March 30, 1943, passed away on May 5, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Harry; devoted mother of Michelle (Michael) Trachtenberg and Donna (Jim) Volpone; cherished sister of the late Sheila Sadel (Sidney); and loving grandmother (Mimi) of Steven Trachtenberg, Jake Trachtenberg, and Dr. Daniel Volpone. She is also survived by her nieces, nephews,...
Roberta Atteson
May 4, 2026
Roberta Atteson (nee Altschuler) passed away on May 4, 2026. Roberta was born on December 20th, 1939 and grew up with her late sister Arlene Chirgwin (nee Altschuler) in West Haven, Connecticut, amongst a commotion of relatives whom she loved throughout her life. She was the loving wife of the late Alvin Atteson, with whom she had and is survived...
Elizabeth Bleiman
May 4, 2026
Elizabeth Bleiman, "I Love You More"
By Margie Fishman (her granddaughter)
“You will come back.”
That pronouncement, delivered by Jenő Zuckermann to his daughter, Elizabeth — whether intended as prophetic or merely as consolation before the family was forced into the Kisvárda Ghetto in April 1944, sustained Elizabeth through Auschwitz, beatings, starvation, digging trenches in the blistering heat, a two-month death march...
Bess Brody
May 4, 2026
Bess Brody (nee Brandow), passed away on May 4, 2026. Mother of Robyn Brody (Andrew Wagshul) , Todd (Mary) Brody and predeceased by Michael (Jill) Brody. Sister of Sonny Brandow. Bubby of Jordyn, Sydney, Molly and Myles. There will be a private family memorial service on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 1 PM precisely at Ann's Choice Village Clubhouse, 30000 Ann's...
Harriet J. Lassin
May 4, 2026
Harriet Lassin (nee Joslow), of Elkins Park, passed away on May 4, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald Lassin, devoted mother of Gary (Robin) Lassin and Lynne (Bill) Garbose. She was the proud grandmother of Stefanie, Rick, Jonathan (Rebecca) and Michael (Samantha) and great-grandmother of Vance, Logan, Emma and Rosie.
Harriet was an integral part of the...
Charlotte S. Abrams
May 2, 2026
Charlotte Abrams passed away on May 2, 2026. For 67 years, she was the loving wife of Jacob Abrams, who pre-deceased her in 2021. She is survived by her sons Stewart (Jacqueline) Abrams and Jonathan (Kathleen) Abrams and grandchildren Jordan, Matthew, Andrew, Dylan and Sarah.
Charlotte was born on July 1, 1932 in Philadelphia. She was raised principally by her mother...
Leonard Beckenstein
May 1, 2026
Leonard Beckenstein. May 1, 2026. Devoted husband of Helene Beckenstein (nee Mattleman) and the late Sheila Beckenstein (nee Goodman). Loving father of Robin Lysek (Matt), Lynda Fried (Alan), and Sharon Beckenstein. Dear stepfather of Mitch Cohen (Karen), Elliott Cohen (Janet), and Jill Winchester (Chris). Adoring brother of Sondra Beckenstein. Beloved grandfather of Sarah Fried, Michael Fried, Stacey Magro (Zach), Rachel...