Joyce Smith
Jan 30, 1945 - Feb 26, 2024
JOYCE SMITH (nee Clearfield) on February 26, 2024. Beloved mother of Lauren Kelly (William); Loving companion of Anthony Staffieri; Sister of Sidney Clearfield (Lois), Grandmother of Jessica, Shawn, and Christopher. Relatives and friends are invited to Graveside services, Sunday, 10:30 AM precisely at Forest Hills Cemetery (Sec. Mem. C), Huntingdon Valley, PA. Shiva will be…
Norman Howard Federman
Jul 3, 1940 - Feb 26, 2024
Norman Howard Federman, "Norm" or "Coach Fed" to those who knew him, passed away at age 83 surrounded by his family on February 26, 2024. He joins his cherished wife, Freddi, to whom he was married for 57 years, who passed away in 2022. He also joins his beloved mother, Estelle, father, Sydney, and brother,…
Margi L. Koperstein
Aug 9, 1952 - Feb 26, 2024
nee Ostroff. February 26, 2024. Wife of Jerome. Mother of Maxwell Koperstein. Sister of Lynne Thies and Ronald Ostroff. Relatives and friends are invited to Graveside Services Friday 11:30 AM precisely at the Shalom Memorial Park, 3573 Pine Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006. Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the…
Marsha Allen
Aug 20, 1933 - Feb 25, 2024
MARSHA MARLENE ALLEN (nee Erent) on February 25, 2024. Beloved mother of Lisa Allen (Larry Serlin); Devoted grandmother of Josh and Jamie (Chris); Adoring great-grandmother of Nate. Services and Interment are Private. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org or Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org
Sally Deitch
Dec 1, 1930 - Feb 25, 2024
Sally Paula Deitch, born Sally Paula Hurwitz on December 1, 1930, in Philadelphia, PA, passed away on February 25, 2024, at the age of 93 in Plymouth Meeting. Sally was incredibly sharp, with a great laugh that endeared her to many. She enjoyed attending shows and musicals, and her favorite pastimes included playing Mahjongg and Canasta.…
Helen Weinraub Seidel
May 20, 1929 - Feb 25, 2024
Helen enjoyed 94 years of life living by her own terms. She was dynamic, stunning, which she would totally agree, smart, well read, and always forthright with her opinion. Survived by her 3 children, Nadine Simantov (Michael), Jeff Seidel (Ilene) and Neil Weinraub (Bonnie), all of whom inherited her wit, her snarkyness, and her drive…
David Frank Cooper
May 2, 1947 - Feb 25, 2024
David Frank Cooper, who taught at Abraham Lincoln High School in Philadelphia for 8 years and then at Dinwiddie Middle School in Dinwiddie, VA for 7 years, passed away on February 25, 2024. A passionate teacher and admirer of the U.S. and the Constitution, David also loved working with his hands, especially woodworking. Husband of…
Eileen Swartz
Jul 30, 1951 - Feb 24, 2024
Eileen passed away at the age of 72 after a long illness. Eileen was a 42-year employee of Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) and retired in 2014. She continued her relationship with many co-workers as an active member of the CCP retiree association. Eileen loved her time at the college and had many fond memories…
Dorothy Bodner Harris
Aug 15, 1925 - Feb 24, 2024
Dorothy Bodner Harris, of Brooklyn, NY and Philadelphia, PA, passed away on February 24, 2024. She is survived by her children, Tony (Patty), Jeffrey (Sandy), and Elizabeth (Warren) Hyams; her nephew, Fredric (Barbara) Bodner; her niece, Nancy (Gary) Bodner Kessler; her grandchildren, Stephanie (Victor), Alexa (Animaesh), Jaclyn (Emlyn), Hannah, Chandler (Lauren), Sara, Jack, and Trevor;…
Riva Love Marcus
Jun 7, 1932 - Feb 23, 2024
Riva Love Marcus passed away on February 23rd. 2024, aged 91. She was born on June 7th 1932, in Johannesburg, South Africa, to Alex and Sonia (“Bubbles”) Cohen, and moved permanently to the U.S. in 1978.Her middle name could not have been better chosen. She loved everyone – especially her husband of more than 67 years, Joseph;…
