Malcolm Sitkoff

SITKOFF DR. MALCOLM Aged 90, passed away on September 18, 2021, at his home in Warrington, PA, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Claire (nee Oninberg) Sitkoff, and is survived by his children, Sheryl (Philip) Marx, Doree (Greg Kidorf) Sitkoff, and Nathan (Bridget) Sitkoff. His cherished daughter Lilly (Jay) Dubin passed away in 2000 after a battle with cancer. He was grandfather to Melissa Marx, Deborah (Derek) Namerow, Danny Marx, Joshua Dubin, Andrew Dubin, Aaron Dubin, Sarah (Sam) Kelly, Aimee Dubin, Eliana Kidorf, Joshua Kidorf, Noah Sitkoff, Jeremiah Sitkoff, and Leona Sitkoff; and great-grandfather to Ethan Dubin. Malcolm was born on April 9th, 1931, to Nathan and Lillian (nee Ansill) Sitkoff. His mother died when he was three. He had a twin brother Jerome (Ruth) Sitkoff (deceased), and elder sister Elaine (Joseph) Meyerson (deceased). Malcolm grew up in West Oak Lane, Philadelphia, near his many aunts, uncles, and cousins, whom he loved. He spent summers in Atlantic City with his family and friends, with whom he had many adventures, including meeting his wife on the Boardwalk when they were both teenagers. After graduating from Central High School, Malcolm attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he played for the light-weight football team, and went on to graduate from Jefferson Medical College. He was chief resident at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and then served as an Army Captain at Fort Carson, CO, where he cared for the children of servicemen on the base. Following completion of his military service, he returned to Northeast Philadelphia, where he lived and practiced medicine (pediatrics) from his home, and was on staff at Holy Redeemer and Nazareth Hospitals. Later in his career, Malcolm also worked for the city of Philadelphia, caring for children at the city clinic at Cottman and Bustleton Avenues. He loved cars, driving, and collecting antique clocks. He was generous to a fault with his family, friends, and patients (and sometimes strangers). Malcolm loved telling stories about his life, especially stories of his childhood antics. He liked to tease and was not above playing the occasional practical joke. Malcolm made connections with people easily, and was remembered by everyone he ever met. He was an outstanding doctor, as well as an extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, relative and friend who will be missed dearly by all those whose lives he touched. Donations in his memory may be made to the Jewish Federation of Philadelphia, the Boys and Girls Club of Philadelphia, the American Heart Association, or Autism Speaks. www.levinefuneral.com