Meryl Chafetz

Meryl Chafetz died peacefully at 53 years old on November 7, 2026. She was born December 31, 1972 (before midnight to the delight of her CPA father) in Lower Merion, PA. She was the devoted daughter of the late Laurie (Lucker) and Bruce Chafetz; she was the loving mother of Parker Chafetz; adored sister of Scott Chafetz (Rachel Chafetz) and cherished aunt of Dayna Chafetz; she was the beloved niece of Linda (nee Lucker) and Stuart Leibowitz, Laurie Scala (the late Howard) and cousin of Zach Leibowitz (Lisa Barnes), Matthew (Samantha) and Jeff Scala (Sara); and niece of the late uncle Jerry Chafetz.

She grew up in the Radnor Township School District and graduated from Brandeis University in 1994, followed by a master's degree from Cabrini College. She was a dedicated and loved educator in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District for 28 years. She taught 1st, 2nd and 5th graders and ended her career as the Wallingford Elementary (WES) school librarian.

She loved all our Philadelphia sports teams and traveled to see the Phillies on the road. She enjoyed reading, shopping, traveling, cooking, and most of all spending time with Parker and her beloved friends. She was a doer and always active in her Synagogue; she was also active in her community in the Wallingford-Swarthmore Education Association leadership team, where she advocated for teachers working with the district leadership on common goals. Her kindness touched every corner of her world. She was loved by all.

She never gave up trying to fight and beat cancer. She swore to never give up and that was a gift to all of us who traveled this journey by her side. May her memory be a blessing.

Contributions in her memory can be made via Venmo @Linda-Leibowitz-1 or by check to Parker Chafetz, at P. O. Box 164, Bala Cynwyd, PA. 19004. An Education fund for Parker Chafetz has been established.

Friends and family are invited to her funeral at Kesher Israel Congregation, 1000 Pottstown Pike West Chester PA, on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 1:30pm. Burial will follow at Haym Salomon Memorial Park in Frazer, PA.

Following the burial, family and close friends will return to The Bistro at Evivva at 1236 Montgomery Avenue, Narberth, PA through 9pm where services will be held at 7p.m. Shiva will continue on Monday and Tuesday evenings in the Social Room at 191 Presidential Condominium at 191 Presidential Blvd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. from 6:00pm to 9:00pm with services at 7pm.

Arrangements by Joseph Levine & Sons - Blue Bell, PA