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...
Adam Ross Sklar
Dec 9, 2025
Adam Ross Sklar passed away on December 9, 2025. He made it his mission to accomplish the things that he was told he would never be able to achieve, always with a smile on his face. Adam was a testament to what people with disablities can accomplish given the opportunity. Adam redefined what it meant to live every moment with...
Philip Charles Chapalas, M.D.
Dec 9, 2025
Philip Charles Chapalas, M.D., born August 14, 1927, passed away on December 9, 2025. He was the husband of the late Gene Haverson Chapalas, née Lipschitz. Philip practiced medicine as an otolaryngologist for many years. He is survived by his stepdaughters, Noell Amy Helm and Lee Susan (James) Spiegel, whom he cherished. Services are private. Contributions in his memory may...
Susan Fellus
Dec 8, 2025
Family and close friends are invited to Graveside Services on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM precisely, at Montefiore Cemetery, 600 Church Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046.
All are invited to shiva immediately following interment at the home of Michael and Beth Blumberg.
Shiva will continue at the Fellus home on Sunday (2pm ET), and Monday and Tuesday Maariv at 7 pm ET.
A...
Freema Nichols
Dec 7, 2025
Freema Nichols (nee Levy), December 7, 2025. Wife of the late Robert Nichols. Mother of Adam (Patricia Prior) Nichols and Daniel (Douglas McDaniel) Nichols. Grandmother of Alisha (Michael) Evans and Gabrielle (Charlie Kazemzadeh) Nichols. Great Grandmother of Vivian Evans. Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial service and reception on Tuesday at 11:00 AM at Congregation Ohev Shalom, 2...