Toby Greenberg
Dec 21, 2025
It is with love and gratitude for a long life well lived that we announce the passing of Toby Greenberg at the age of 102.
Toby was the daughter of Rose and Benjamin Bock who were Eastern European immigrants. She grew up at 3rd and Porter St. in South Philadelphia in a Jewish Orthodox home and graduated from South Philadelphia High...
Ruth Sprecher
Dec 21, 2025
With sadness and gratitude for a long life well lived, we share the passing of our beloved mother, Ruth Sprecher, on December 21, at the age of 103. She was a source of strength, wisdom, and unconditional love, and her presence will remain with us always.Ruth is survived by her devoted sons, Lou (Linda), Barrett, Ira, and Frank (June). She...
Frances Berkowitz
Dec 20, 2025
Frances (Fran) Berkowitz, beloved by everyone who knew her, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of joy, positivity and love of life and family.
Fran was born and grew up in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late Morris and Nellie Nettis, and sister of the late Joseph and Frank Nettis. She worked as a secretary...
Ira M. Sclan
Dec 18, 2025
Ira M. Sclan, of Plymouth Meeting, PA, born May 27, 1939 passed away on December 18, 2025. Ira had a distinguished aeronautical engineering career. There was a James Bond-esque quality to Ira’s professional life, as he’d casually mention trips to Papau New Guinea, a nuclear submarine, Area 51, and a stint in law school to baffled daughters and friends. More...
Edith Katzowsky
Dec 18, 2025
Edith (Freed) Katzowsky, born on September 10, 1937, in the vibrant city of Philadelphia, departed this world peacefully from her residence on December 18, 2025, surrounded by unwavering love—a testament to the profound connections she nurtured throughout her life. A woman of remarkable ardor and dedication, Edith gracefully balanced her career as a bank teller with her paramount role as...
Richard "Dick" Brown
Dec 16, 2025
Our dad, Richard L. “Dick” Brown, age 91, died comfortably on December 16, 2025 from complications of dementia. He leaves behind his inseparable companion and wife of 69 years, Anne (Kleinfield); his daughters and sons-in-law Debbie and Andy Zlotnick and Carol and Paul Layer; his granddaughters Lauren Kessler (Jason), and Tess and Cleo Layer; and his great-grandson, Cameron Kessler.
Dad was...
Natan Nemirovsky
Dec 16, 2025
Natan Nemirovsky "Nolik" passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, surrounded by his family after his battle with cancer.
Nolik was the son of Fanya Donskaya and Isaac Nemirovsky and the youngest of four brothers. He was married for 52 years to Lia Nemirovsky. Nolik loved life and the adventures it brought. Nolik brought his intensity, tenacity, drive, intellect, wonderful sense...
Gerald "Gerry" Brohard
Dec 16, 2025
Gerald Brohard was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. As a young man, he learned the trade of tree trimming, and eventually moved to Florida and opened his own business. He worked successfully as a tree trimmer for 20 years in Florida, and also got married during that time though was divorced after a few years. Per his own account,...
Janet Spielman
Dec 15, 2025
Janet Spielman passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Marvin Spielman (z'l); loving mother of Marjorie (Fred) Greenberg and Stephen (Louanne) Spielman; Devoted grandmother of Andrew (Shiri) Greenberg, Ira (Eva) Greenberg, Abbey (Jacob) Alpert, Elizabeth (Adam) Klein, Jacqueline (Adam) Kestenbaum and Caroline (Gerson) Duran and the adoring great-grandmother of Hallie, Sara, Zachary, Daniel, Eliza,...
Sylvian Lieberman
Dec 15, 2025
Sylvian Lieberman (nee Laderman) age 98, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Norman Lieberman and the late Abraham Goldenberg. Loving mother of Howard (Reina) Lieberman, Joy (Ronald) Schneider and the late Paula Ruth Lieberman. Step-mother/grandmother to Raymond (Pam) Goldenberg and his children Tara and Abe. Mom-mom to Nicole (Jim) Roach, Jonathan (Michelle) Goodman, Jodie...