The Honorable Jan E. DuBois
May 10, 2026
The Honorable Jan E. DuBois, a district court judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern Pennsylvania, former litigation partner at the Philadelphia Law Firm White & Williams, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend and a devoted contributor to the Philadelphia community, died peacefully in his sleep Sunday May 10, 2026. On May 13 he was...
Elaine Shay
Jun 13, 2026
Elaine Shay passed away this Saturday morning, June 13, 2026 in Rydal, Pennsylvania. She was 88.
Since the death of her husband, Robert Shay in 1992, Elaine served as Chairman of the Board of Montefiore Cemetery. She was elected to the Abington Board of School Directors, also serving as their representative to the Vo-Tech board. She later served on the Abington...
Sheila Himelfarb
Jun 13, 2026
Sheila Himelfarb (nee Katz), 85, passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 13, 2026. Loving wife of the late Paul “Peppy”. Mother of Stephen (Susan) Himelfarb, Caryn Glenwright and Robyn (the late Alan) Malkin. Grandmother of Austin (Hollie), Kelsey (Cody), Erica (Dave) and Joelle. Super Bubby of Oakley, Presleigh, Shelby, Avery, Paul and Easton. Relatives and friends are...
Bernice Feldman
Jun 12, 2026
Bernice Feldman, née Yanofsky, passed away on June 12, 2026. Born August 9th, 1925, Bernice celebrated her centenary last August to great fanfare, surrounded by doting family and friends at a party profiled on the local news. The third of Bessie and Isadore Yanofsky’s four children, she grew up in West Philadelphia alongside elder brothers Al and Phil and little...
Ruth Kligman
Jun 12, 2026
Ruth Kligman (nee Steinberg), passed away on June 12, 2026. Wife of the late Joseph Kligman. Mother of Sharon (Mitchell) Sussman, Daniel (Martha) Kligman and Larry (Joy) Kligman. Grandmom of Deserie (Jerry), Ari, Ricci (Dino) and Chad z"l. Great Grandmom of Jovanni, Stefano, Saul, Kyle, and Hailey, and Great-Great Grandmom of Elliana. Relatives and friends are invited to Graveside Services...
Beverly Kole
Jun 11, 2026
Beverly Jean Kole passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She is survived by her 3 sons, Edward, Craig and Stuart.
Devoted mother of Edward and Felicia Kole. Loving and cherished grandmother of Justin Kole and Amanda Kole and adored grandmother of Jordan and Merrick, whom she loved as her own family.
Beverly was...
Sheldon "Shelly" Rieber
Jun 11, 2026
Sheldon "Shelly" Rieber, affectionately known to many as “Deli Shelly,” passed away on June 11, 2026. He was 88 years young. Husband of Lesley Hope Rieber (nee Gritz), Shelly will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, devoted to Lesley and deeply proud of the family they built together. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services...
Isabel Anne Kurtz
Jun 10, 2026
Isabel Anne Kurtz on June 10, 2026. Beloved daughter of Alan and Andrea Kurtz, born June 27, 1989. Isabel overcame many obstacles placed in front of her to live a full life. An award- winning equestrian who championed horseback riding for children with disabilities, an avid Philadelphia sports fan and jersey collector, and passionate music lover who studied opera and...
Louis Cheifetz
Jun 10, 2026
Age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Lou is survived by his cherished wife, Sheila (nee Siegel), children Michele, Larry (Jenn), and Steve (Meredith).
He was a proud grandfather to 7 grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Fox Chase Cancer Center, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia www.jewishphilly.org or a charity of the donor's choice.
Shiva will...
Jerry Mathew Hark
Jun 10, 2026
Dr. Jerry Mathew Hark—a loving devoted husband, father, grandfather & great grandfather and a dedicated dentist, proud Air Force veteran, and past Commodore of the Margate City Yacht Club—peacefully passed away on June 10, 2026, at the age of 88. Jerry was a man of boundless energy, a husband, and father who spent his life building a beautiful legacy for...