Richard Charles Driban
Dec 14, 2025
Richard Charles Driban, 82, a lifelong resident of Philadelphia, PA, passed away quietly and unexpectedly on Sunday, December 14, 2025, with the love of family near by in Keene, NH.
He was born on November 29, 1943, in Philadelphia, PA. He was educated locally and graduated from Northeast High School, class of 1961. Richard continued his education, earning his bachelor’s degree...
Sofya Fishman
Dec 14, 2025
Sofya Fishman (née Roytenberg) passed away peacefully at home on December 14, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She was born to Sarah and Israel Roytenberg on January 1, 1940, in Kiev, USSR. When she was a child, Sofya and her family fled the Nazi invasion of Kiev.
She grew up to graduate university with the highest honors and was known for her...
Barbara Jacobson
Dec 14, 2025
Barbara Jacobson (aka Anna Barbara Jacobson) passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025.She was the daughter of Joseph and Sylvia Diperstein and happily married for 32 years to the late Stanley Jacobson. She was a good person, a devoted and loyal friend to many and she loved her cat Penny who she and Stanley befriended. She enjoyed going to the...
Florence Silverman
Dec 14, 2025
Florence Silverman, beloved wife of the late Dr. William Silverman; Loving mother of Jeffrey Silverman (Jane), Gary Silverman (Marlene), Andrea Roth (Arthur); Devoted grandmother of Sean Silverman (Morgan), Wesley Roth, Mallory Roth, Joelle Silverman, Rikki Roth (Charlie), and great-grandmother of Emily Silverman, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 surrounded by her loved ones. Florence was a beacon of...
Dr. Horace Barsh
Dec 14, 2025
Dr. Horace Barsh, a devoted physician, family man, and lifelong Philadelphian, was born on July 9, 1935, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Charles and Laura (nee Berk) Barsh. He was the beloved older brother of Miriam ("Mimi") Brown, who predeceased him in 2023.
Dr. Barsh was a proud graduate of Central High School’s 200th graduating class and went on to earn his...
Dr. James "Jim" Dyen
Dec 13, 2025
Dr. James "Jim" Dyen, age 88, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025.
Jim was born on New Year’s Eve, 1936, to Marion and David Dyen. He grew up in West Oak Lane and is a proud graduate of Central High School (Class of 202). He attended Franklin and Marshall College and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry...
Marcia R. Wolpert
Dec 13, 2025
MARCIA R. WOLPERT (nee Goodman) on December 13, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Morton; Loving mother of Rebecca Schwartz (Joel) and Stephen Wolpert (Carol); Devoted grandmother of Cody, Jeffrey (Leila), Eric (Katie), and Jacob. Marcia and Morton were married for 71 years. Marcia was a docent for over 40 years at The Philadelphia Zoo. Relatives and friends are invited...
Morton Lewis Metersky
Dec 12, 2025
Morton Lewis Metersky. December 12, 2025. Beloved husband of Joan Metersky. Loving father of Mark Metersky (Karen), Loni Goldstein (Peter), and Robin Black (Kevin). Dear brother of Muriel Levine. Devoted grandfather of Andrew Metersky, Joshua Metersky (Aiden Bowman), Mikayla Goldstein, Jordan Goldstein (Qin Zhang), Daniel Black (Hannah Fuller-Black), Cameron Black, and Caroline Black (Noam Ben David). Relatives and friends are...
Barbara "Bobby" Goodrich
Dec 11, 2025
Barbara Goodrich, affectionately known as "Bobby," was born on September 23, 1933. She embarked on her journey through life with a spirit that radiated warmth, kindness, and an altruistic devotion to those around her. A proud graduate of Girls’ High in Philadelphia, Bobby later pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Radiation Therapy, reflecting her commitment to education and...
Lauren Jelleyman
Dec 10, 2025
Our beautiful daughter, sister, and aunt, Lauren Lacey Jelleyman, 33, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Lauren was born on June 4, 1992, to Doris Jelleyman (Lewis) of Rome, Georgia, and Christopher L. Jelleyman of Levittown, Pennsylvania. She was a beloved sister, deeply connected to her family and those closet to her.
A lifelong Philadelphian, Lauren truly...