Richard Langman

Richard “Dick” Langman, a longtime Philadelphia newspaper editor whose career spanned 50 years, passed on June 13, 2026.

Richard was born in New York City on September 5, 1926. He graduated Stuyvesant High School in 1944, City College of New York (now CUNY) in 1948 where he majored in English, and he attended the University of Missouri Graduate School of Journalism.

He...

Martin Greitzer

Martin Greitzer, 94, of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on June 12th, leaving behind a legacy of devotion to family, community, and justice.

A respected lawyer for over six decades, Marty served as President of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association and the Philadelphia Bar Foundation.

Marty was a dedicated leader in the Jewish community. He served as Chairman of the Philadelphia chapter of...

Jason Trantas

Jason Trantas; of Upper Dublin, Twp. passed on June 10, 2026. Jason was the son of Caren (nee Miller) and George Trantas; Brother of Michael Trantas and Shari Trantas; Uncle to Abby and Ryan.

Relatives and friends are invited to funeral services Sunday June 14, 2026, 11:30 AM at Joseph Levine & Sons, 4737 Street Road, Trevose, PA 19053. Those unable...

Arlene D. Straff

Arlene D. (nee Goldberg), June 9, 2026, of Trappe, PA. Beloved wife of the late Richard C. Straff; cherished sister of Ron Goldberg (Cindy Clair) and Cindy Eckert (Tom); adored aunt of Bari Goldberg (Kyle Newman) and Elyssa Panichi (Joseph), and grandnephews Rafe Newman and Nico Panichi and grandniece Elaina Paniche. 

Family and friends are invited to a Graveside Service Sunday,...

Steven L. Shapiro

Steven L. Shapiro of Philadelphia, PA passed on June 7, 2026. Steven was the beloved husband of Deborah (nee Podel); loving father of Hal Shapiro, adoring grandfather of Maddyn and Emerson; devoted brother of Terri Bell (the late Michael) and the late Shelly Shapiro; and treasured brother-in-law of Janice Shapiro, Louis Podel (Marsha), Rick Podel (Randi), and honorary brother-in-law Howard...

Robert Axelrod

Robert Axelrod, June 7, 2026, of Audubon, PA. devoted husband of Barbara Axelrod (nee Goldstein); cherished father of Nancy Center (Michael) and Sharon Laudenbach (Jeffrey); adoring grandfather of Jacob, Adam, Scott, Nicole and Matthew.

Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial service Tuesday, June, 9, 2026, 1:30pm Beth Tikvah, B’nai Jeshurun, 1001 Papermill Road, Erdenheim, PA 19038. Burial was private. 

Following...

Galina Gurevich

Galina Gurevich, June 6, 2026, of Philadelphia, PA. Beloved mother to Steve Gurevich (Lisa Farling), cherished grandmother figure to Lia and Sam Gurevich. Galina was born in the Estonian town of Sillamäe on November 11th 1949. Shortly thereafter, she and her devoted parents, Joseph and Elizaveta Stasyuk, moved to the nearby city of Narva where Galina was raised.

After receiving choral...

Ann Irene Simon

Ann Irene Simon (nee Glassman), on June 2, 2026, of Philadelphia, PA; beloved wife of the late David Simon; cherished mother of Craig Simon; devoted sister of Eilene Bettman.

Relatives and friends are invited to graveside services, Wednesday June 10, 2026, 1:00pm, at Mt. Sharon Cemetery in Springfield, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ann’s memory may be made to the American...

Nina Zucker

Nina Zucker, June 1, 2026, of Philadelphia, PA. Beloved daughter of Merle (nee Greenblatt) Zucker and the late Marvin Zucker; loving sister of Marc (Karen) Zucker; devoted aunt of Aaron (Emily) Zucker and David Zucker; and cherished great aunt of Ezra and Leia Zucker.

Relatives and friends are invited to funeral services on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 11:15 am at...

William "Billy" Albert



Beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, in his home at the age of 96 surrounded by loved ones.

Affectionately known to many as “Sweet Will,” Billy was born in January 1930 in Philadelphia to Meyer and Sara Albert. He attended Lower Merion High School, and then Penn State University, before marrying the love of his...