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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Herbert Ellis Siegel
Jan 29, 2025
Herbert Ellis Siegel died on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage. Happy Herbie, lived a long and eventful life filled with family, friends and great adventure. He grew up in his beloved West Philadelphia and achieved renown as both the head of the Harrity Elementary School safety patrol and the all-city Duncan Yo-Yo champion. Herb joined the...
Dr. Harold Jay Kobb
Jan 29, 2025
Dr. Harold J., age 90, passed away January 29, 2025. Beloved husband of Maris (nee Miller) for 64 glorious years. Loving father of Daniel Kobb, Ari Kobb (Carolyn Koppel), and Joshua Kobb (Tatiana). Adoring Zayde of Theo (Danielle), Jonas, Rachel, Eli, Aaron, and Maya. He was a gifted artist and enjoyed playing classical music on his violin. Harold and Maris...