Arthur “Bud” Franklin Hirsch, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, and community member died this past Thursday, April 16, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA.

Bud was born to Dorothy and Louis Hirsch on May 10, 1947 in Austin, TX, where he spent his childhood alongside his sister, Margot and black cocker spaniel, Jet. He often spoke of Austin of the 1950’s as a...

Stewart Melrose of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on April 14, 2026, hours before what would have been his 84th birthday. 

Stewart was the beloved husband of the late Sandi (nee Schwartz); loving father of Bonnie (William) Gold, Brian Melrose, and Amy Melrose; and cherished brother of the late Ronald “Ronnie” Melrose. 

Son of the late Joseph...

Beverly Hayden, a woman of valor, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, one day shy of her 95th birthday. She was a proud Reconstructionist Jew, a mother and wife, a feminist, a philanthropist, and a lifelong champion for the disadvantaged in Philadelphia and beyond. Beverly was a deeply engaged and beloved member of the Penn Center House community and...

Doris Spike (nee Robbins), April 13, 2026, of Glenside, PA, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA; beloved wife of the late Sidney Spike; devoted mother of Barbara Burnetski (the late Lawrence) and the late Dr. Joel Z. Spike; cherished grandmother of Dana Boccella (Kevin) and Jamie Hagarty (Patrick); and adoring great-grandmother of Paxton, Lexi and Lucas. Doris was pre-deceased by her brother,...

Harry Brooks of Boca Raton, FL, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on April 12, 2026 at the age of 94.

He is survived by his loving partner of seven years, Mimi Sherman, and was the beloved husband of 56 years to the late Joan Brooks (Miller). Harry was a devoted father to Susan (Marc) Howard, Andrew (Laura) Fried, and Beth...

Cynthia Sklar (nee Floum), April 12, 2026, of Manchester, VT, formerly of Philadelphia, PA ; beloved wife of the late Ronald Sklar, devoted mother of Robin Fisher (Marc), Jeff Sklar and the late Wendy Sklar; cherished grandmother of Morgan Fisher Touchette (Andy), Justin Fisher, Jeremy Sklar (Lexi), Hillary Sklar and Rayna Sklar; adoring great grandmother of Harrison, Caroline, Charlotte &...

Rosemarie "Rose" Nemo (nee Levans), April 11, 2026, of Philadelphia, PA. Wife of the late John Nemo. Loving Mother of Sharon (Rob) Bass and Jeffrey Nemo. O'ma to her very loved grandson Finnigan Nemo. Pre-deceased by many, many brothers and sisters. 

Rose was a very kind, caring, strong woman. She was the "rock" of the family and will truly be missed.

Relatives...

Albert George McCrackan, April 11, 2026, of Upper Gwynedd, PA; beloved husband of Carol Lyn (nee Odell); loving father of Michael McCrackan (Mindy) and Eric McCrackan (Mary); cherished grandfather of Amanda McCrackan, Scott McCrackan (Klaudia), Michael McCrackan (Sarah), Christopher McCrackan, Brandon McCrackan, Jordyn Saul and Steven Saul; adored great grandfather of Jakub McCrackan.

Relatives and friends are invited to memorial services...

Esther (nee Fisher), April 9, 2026 of Audubon, PA. Beloved wife of the late Nathan Levin; loving mother of Mark (Marsha) Levin and the late Leslie Edmiston; cherished grandmother of Annie Edmiston. 

Contributions in Esther’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org).

Arrangements byJoseph Levine & Sons

Doris Slutsky (nee Friedman), April 9, 2026, of Philadelphia, PA. Beloved wife of the late Abraham Slutsky; devoted mother of Sheila Chimes (Dmitri); cherished grandmother of Leah Chimes (Alan Bunmy) and Theo Chimes; and loving sister of Ron Friedman (Harriette Mishkin).

Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Doris's memory may be made to a charity of the...