Fred Sklut
Jan 31, 2026
Fred Sklut of Delray Beach, Florida, passed away at age 82 on January 31, 2026.
He was born in 1943 and raised in Philadelphia. He attended Northeast High School before joining the Army. Throughout his life he lived in Philadelphia and Bucks County, before relocating to Florida. He enjoyed playing golf, cards, watching his Philadelphia sports teams, and spending time with...
Betty Forman
Feb 17, 2026
Betty (Peshi) Forman (nee Schwartz), 101, of Warminster, Pennsylvania, Entertainer, Administrative Assistant and Wife of the late Benjamin Forman. Mother of Philip (Cindy) Forman and Debra (the late Stephen Girard Barth III) Forman. Grandmother of Esther (Osher) Galibov, Rebecca Barth and Ariel Forman. Great-grandmother of Nina and Benjamin. Relatives and friends are invited to graveside services on Friday, February 20,...
Evelyn F. Kardon
Feb 17, 2026
EVELYN F. KARDON (nee Shapiro) on February 17, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Clayton Fishman and the late Manny Kardon; Loving mother of Alan Fishman (Jane), JoAnn Brousell Kurry (and the late Rabbi Bill Kurry), and Kenneth Fishman; Devoted grandmother of Carolyn (Michael), Matthew (Jordan), and Steven (Lindsay); Adoring great-grandmother of Hayden, Collin, Brennen, Austin, Andrew, Henry, and Ellie....
Jeffrey Charles Trocki
Feb 16, 2026
Jeffrey Charles Trocki (Yechiel Chaim), 60, of Margate, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026. Jeffrey was born in Somers Point on March 19, 1965, he attended Jordan Road School, Eugene A. Tighe School, Holy Spirit High School, and graduated from a Votech Culinary Program. Jeffrey carried his community in his heart wherever he went. He was intelligent, curious, and...
Cindy Sherman
Feb 15, 2026
CINDY SHERMAN (nee Gelfand) on February 15, 2026. Beloved wife of Adam Sherman; Loving mother of Sky Sherman and Jordyn Sherman (Leon Hong); Devoted daughter of Susan (nee Rosenberg) and Steven Gelfand; Dear sister of Michael Gelfand.
Cindy embraced life with an infectious passion and authenticity that touched everyone she met. As Director of Sales at Cox Automotive, she brought the...
Elaine Coren
Feb 14, 2026
Elaine Coren, 91, was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Tillie and Harry Feinman. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Richard Coren, and her beloved sister, Shelley Bernstein. A graduate of Bronx High School of Science and City College of New York, Elaine built a life defined by devotion to family, and enduring friendships. In...
George Weinbaum
Feb 14, 2026
George Weinbaum, 93, passed away peacefully on February 14. He lived a life of love, humility, and gratitude.
Born in New York, George came to Philadelphia as a student at the University of Pennsylvania, class of 1953, and lived in East Oak Lane for the past 63 years. He worked as a biochemist, doing the earliest research connecting cigarette smoke to...
Matthew Pratta, Jr.
Feb 14, 2026
Matthew Pratta, Jr., 89, of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026.Born and raised in the Feltonville section of Philadelphia, Matt attended Clara Barton Elementary School and graduated from Olney High School in January 1954. In April of that year, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served on active duty until June 1957.After his military...
Lewis Abel
Feb 13, 2026
Lewis Abel, February 13, 2026.Beloved husband of Elaine (nee Risen). Loving father to Ron (Tina) Abel, David Abel, and Julie (David) Borofsky. Treasured pop pop to Andrea (Bryan), Jason (Tommy), Ben, Hannah (Nick), Will, Nate, Carli, and Alec. Adoring great-grandfather to Emilia and Ava. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral services on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 11:30 AM...
Herbert Allen Laskin
Feb 13, 2026
With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Herbert Laskin, who left us on February 13th, 2026 at the age of 88.
Born on December 10th, 1937 in West Philadelphia, PA, Herbert Laskin was the beloved son of Louis and Rose Laskin. Herbert grew up in West Philadelphia and went on to graduate from West Philadelphia High School, class...