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;…
Joel Cutler
May 28, 1943 - Feb 23, 2024
Joel Cutler, 80, of Blue Bell, PA, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2024. He was born on May 28, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Joel is predeceased by his parents, Bernard and Anne Cutler, his older twin sisters, Carolyn Diamond and Lucille Ludwig, and his stepson, Harlan Hemple.Joel worked from a young age in his family…
Amy Sue Nathan Gropper
Feb 26, 1964 - Feb 23, 2024
Amy Sue Nathan, 59, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on the afternoon of Friday, February 23, 2024.Amy was born in Northeast Philadelphia on February 26th, 1964 to Sarah Watkins Nathan and Michael Nathan. She is survived by her parents, younger brother David, Uncle Martin Watkins, Aunts Glenda Fine and Linda…
Sylvia Yassi
Feb 23, 1926 - Feb 23, 2024
Sylvia (nee Bondar). February 23, 1926 - February 23,2023. Devoted wife of the late Samuel Yassi. Loving mother of Esther Yassi (Steve Unger), Norma Braccia (Joseph), and the late Rosa Yassi. Born in Odessa, Russia (now Ukraine), she was taken out of school in the 8th grade to work in a bomb factory during WWII to…
Eliot Bruce Karol
Dec 10, 1951 - Feb 22, 2024
Eliot. February 22, 2024. Beloved father of Brian Karol and Elyse Karol. Loving brother of Michele Karol Ross. Also survived by his loving grand dogs Bentley and Sammi. Relatives and friends are invited to funeral services Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 11:30 AM at Goldsteins’ Rosenberg’s Raphael Sacks, Suburban North, 310 2nd Street Pike, Southampton,…
Murray Gerstenhaber
May 6, 1927 - Feb 21, 2024
Dr. Murray Gerstenhaber, a brilliant and esteemed mathematician, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024, at the age of 96. Dr. Gerstenhaber was a mathematician and professor of mathematics at the University of Pennsylvania, best known for his contributions to theoretical physics with his discovery of Gerstenhaber algebra. The recipient of the prestigious Steele Prize…
Dr. Martin Glatter
Sep 19, 1922 - Feb 21, 2024
February 21, 2024. Husband of Agneta "Agnes" (nee Weinmann). Father of Mira (Frank) Scimecca. Grandfather of Frank (Michelle), Kristen (Paul) and Kara (David). Great grandfather of Gavin, Elizabeth and Andrew. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services Monday 1:15 PM precisely at the Sanctuary of Abraham and Sarah in Cedar Park Cemetery, 735 Forest…