Dr. Harvey Steven Benn

Feb 3, 2025

DR. HARVEY STEVEN BENN age 76, husband, father, grandfather, physician, scholar, and friend died on February 3, 2025. 

Dr. Benn was born in Phila. at St. Luke's Hospital on July 21, 1948, and was raised in Camden on Greenwood Ave. with his loving father Harry, mother Mae, and sister Suzette. Like many of his generation and in his neighborhood, he grew...

Stephen Arthur Himmelstein

Feb 3, 2025

Stephen Arthur Himmelstein, son of the late Rose and Murray Himmelstein, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025. Steve is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Carole (nee Shapiro) and his loving children, Hope (Robert) Weinstein, Scott Himmelstein (Brooke Sobel) and Dr. Stuart Himmelstein (Elisa Adel). A devoted PopPop, he was most proud of his grandchildren Cole (Jenn),...

Manijeh Bina

Feb 3, 2025

Manijeh Bina passed away on February 3, surrounded by her loving family. 

Born in Iran on November 8, 1940, Manijeh immigrated to the United States at the age of 23 with her husband and toddler daughter to build a better life for her family. She was known for being fearless and graceful in equal measure; a woman who charted life according...

William Berger

Feb 2, 2025

William “Bill” Berger on February 2, 2025. Bill was born in Philadelphia on April 11, 1936. He was the devoted husband of the late Joan (nee Phillips) Berger, incredible father to Mindy Rose Berger (Jay Alexander), and amazing grandfather to Benjamin Richlin. He was preceded in death by his parents Theodore and Bessie (nee Selsky) Berger, sisters Flossie Pyle Diamond...

Mitchel E. Lapenson

Feb 2, 2025

MITCHEL E. LAPENSON on February 2, 2025. Beloved husband of Julia (nee Smith); Loving father of Ryan Smith (Ashley), Cole Lapenson, and Abigail Lapenson; Dear brother of Dr. Leonard Lapenson (Malkah) and Susan Elias (Dr. Herbert). Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.  Mitch worked for many years as a quotation rep for lighting companies. He loved all Philadelphia...

Paul Kalish

Feb 1, 2025

Paul Kalish. February 1, 2025. Beloved husband of Joanne Kalish (Liebert). Stepfather of Rex Thompson (Adrian) and Brinda Greenblatt (Bob). Brother of Karen Latini (Pat). Uncle of Gregory Lantini. Contributions in his memory may be made to Philly Paws, 1810 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19115, https://phillypaws.org. 

Louis E. Chartock

Feb 1, 2025

LOUIS E. CHARTOCK on February 1, 2025. Beloved husband of Carol (nee Perlmutter); Loving father of Philip Chartock, Frances Dorfman (Alan), Terry Chartock (Mark Listyg), and Mitchell Chartock (Cari); Dear brother of Jacqueline Brown; Devoted grandfather of Seth, Joseph, Aryn, Ellie, Gabe, and Dara. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services, Wednesday, 11:30 AM precisely at Goldsteins’ Rosenberg’s Funeral...

Stanley Caplan

Jan 31, 2025

Stanley Caplan. January 31, 2025. Beloved husband of Barbara Caplan (nee Zakroff). Devoted son of the late Edward and the late Sally Caplan. Loving father of Elissa Caplan (Larry) and Scott Caplan (Hara). Cherished brother of the late Marilyn Wolf. Adoring Pappy of Zoe, Izzy, Lindsey, Noa, and. Caden. Dear son-in-law of Tedda Zakroff. Beloved uncle of Janice Rabinowitz (Steven),...

Howard R. Lambert

Jan 30, 2025

Howard R., age 69, passed away January 30, 2025. Beloved husband of Rita Ann (nee Dworecki) Loving father of Todd Lambert (Lauren) and Kyle Lambert. Dear brother-in-law of Bernie Schwab, Charlene Macrone (Bruce), and Alena Jakubowski (Tucker). Loving son-in-law to Rita Dworecki. Proud “Uncle Howie” to Dana Kirschner (AJ), Tom Jakubowski (Amanda), Alisha McAllister (Brian), and Douglas Macrone. Son of...

Gloria Donde

Jan 30, 2025

GLORIA DONDE (nee Osatch) on January 30, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Martin; Loving mother of Lisa D. Green (Steven M.) and Cheryl E. Brown (Richard J.); Dear sister of the late Ruth Bloch; Devoted grandmother of Josh (Lauren), Erica (David), Andrew (Elizabeth) and Evan; Adoring great-grandmother of Nathan. Relatives and friends are invited to Graveside Serivices, Tuesday, 10:30...