Dr. Richard L. Gordon, a distinguished hematologist oncologist renowned for his warm and gentle demeanor, passed away peacefully at his residence on April 27, 2026. Born on August 31, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dr. Gordon dedicated his life to the medical profession, offering compassionate care that touched the lives of countless patients and colleagues alike. He was truly a very...
Leona Laskin, age 99, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, after a remarkable life as a gifted physician, a loving wife, and a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family and friends remember her as warm-hearted, gregarious, and fun. Even casual acquaintances were struck by her enthusiastic personality, as well as by her creative verve as...
"…Remember the past but do not dwell there,
face the future where all our hopes stand.”
Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
Words to live by and truly how Manny lived every day. A kind, compassionate, and fun-loving guy, Manny never knew a stranger and was always ready to get things done. Whether you called him Dad, Uncle Beard, Uncle Manners, Pop Pop, sweetheart, friend or rascal...
LARRY JAY SPIEGEL on April 26, 2026. Beloved son of the late Thelma and Sheldon “Fuzzy” Spiegel. Also survived by many loving cousins and friends. He enjoyed visiting Atlantic City and in recent years, Parx Casino. Services and Interment are Private. Contributions in his memory may be made to American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org
Barbara Snyder (nee Cohen), April 25, 2026. Wife of the late Dr. Robert M. Snyder. Mother of Ellen Snyder-Davidson (Barry) and the late Marjorie Snyder. Sister of Rita Freeman (Stan). Aunt of Caren Wendy & Cyndi Lee Kosloff (David). Grandmother of Brandon Matthew and Matthew Blake. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday at 1 PM precisely at the Roosevelt...
Loving husband of Barbara “Bobbi” (OBM). Ted touched more lives than most people ever could. Early on, he attended Olney High School, served in the U.S. Army Reserves, and graduated from Temple University. Ted was a beloved teacher for over three decades at Loesche Elementary School in the Philadelphia School District and a co-founder of Briarwood Day Camp in Bucks...
Lillian Eunice Friedman
June 19, 1927-April 24, 2026
Lillian Friedman age 98 of Warminster , PA passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Elmer Friedman (deceased August 8, 2024) for 75 idyllic years. Their love only grew over the years, and it was common to see them holding hands or stealing kisses until...
Cindi Beth Hersh, age 72, of Lansdale Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with non-small cell lung cancer. Born on February 26, 1954 in Paterson NJ to Jacob and Francis Kreitman, Cindi dedicated her life to the service of others and her family.
She graduated from Rutgers School of Pharmacy...
Judie Shapiro passed away peacefully the morning of April 24, 2026. Judie was a devoted wife of 61 years to Buzz (deceased).
She leaves behind her brother, Bobby Wasserstrom (Karen); daughters, Stacey Katz (Rob) and Suzy Riesenberg (Rich); and son, Scott Shapiro (Jill). She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Samantha Eshbach (Cole), Jaime Rowley (Jack), Lindsay King (Bryan), Amanda...
Alvin Goldberg, a venerable educator and cherished member of his community, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, in Boynton Beach, Florida. Born on May 11, 1938, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Alvin’s life was a testament to unwavering dedication, selflessness, and a steadfast commitment to enriching the lives of others.
A man of profound intellect and boundless generosity, Alvin devoted over 35...