Lois Reiss, 91, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on February 19, 2022. She resided formerly in Blue Bell, PA, Elkins Park, PA, and Philadelphia, PA. She was the daughter of Lorraine and Louis Denicoff. Lois was the loving wife of the late Jerry Reiss, loving mother of Gary (Leslie) Reiss, David (Adam Massinger) Reiss, Debi (Bob) Rosenthal,...

February 21, 2022 of Holland, PA. Beloved husband of Anne (nee Greenwald); loving father of Ira Markowitz and Alan Markowitz; devoted brother of Robert Markowitz; cherished brother-in-law of Linda Markowitz; treasured uncle of Mitchell Markowitz and Sharon Visher. Services and interment are private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation (www.kidney.org).

LIPSCHUTZ Joan (nee Seffren) February 17th, 2022, of Philadelphia PA. Wife and Best Friend of 63 years to Michael Lipschutz. Mother of Gary Lipschutz (Wendy Blattner), Jay Lipschutz (Linda) and the late Ilene Greenberg, grandmother of Randi, Brett, Jordan, Haley, Jesse and Adam; great grandmother of Mia. Services were Private. The family respectfully request that contributions in her memory be...

Sylvia Halpren (nee Lubeck). Our family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our precious mother, mother in law, grandmother and G.G., Sylvia Halpren (nee Lubeck) on February 16, 2022 after a brief illness. Sylvia, formerly of Philadelphia, Wynnewood and Media PA, dedicated her entire life to her family and brought joy to everyone she encountered. Professionally, she worked...

Samuel Martin Provenzano, February 16, 2022, of Abington PA, age 62, due to cancer. A lifelong resident of Abington Township PA, Samuel ("Sam") Provenzano attended Glenside-Weldon elementary and junior high school, and graduated from Abington High in 1977. During the 1960's, he also attended religious school at Beth Sholom Congregation in Elkins Park PA. Sam's university training began at Penn...

BARBARA GORDON (nee) BombardOn February 16, 2022. Wife of Herb Gordon; mother of Neil (Fann) Gordon and Dara (Aron) Martinez; Sister of Annette Detrick; grandmother of Aviva, Elena, and Skye. Services and interment private. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Israel Guide School, israelguidedog.org Arrangements by Joseph Levine and Sons www.levinefuneral,com

KATZ JORDAN A. On February 9, 2022, husband of Cynthia (nee Maklin), father of Dr. Bruce (Jade) Katz, and Dr. Melissa (Paolo) Pepe, brother of Dr. Warren (Ellen) Katz, grandfather of Claudia (fiance Charles), Gabriel and Olivia. Relatives and friends are invited to Services Masked only, Monday 11 A.M. at JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS, 4737 E. Street Rd., Trevose, PA...

Sperling Gwendolyn (nee White) Age 74. Gwen was born on March 21, 1947 in Lynchburg, VA. Her mother, sister and Gwen moved to Atlantic City, and Gwen graduated from Atlantic City High School. From there, Gwen attended Wilberforce University. After graduation in 1969, Gwen moved to Philadelphia and got a job teaching for the School District. Gwen taught at Rhodes...

Avrum Kantor, February 12, 2022, of Philadelphia, PA; beloved husband of the late Roslyn (nee Snyder); loving father of Ron Kantor (Barri Orlow) and Rebekah Grieves; devoted brother of Linda Fields, Sheila Dyan (partner Charlie Gaglia) and Marc Kantor (June); cherished grandfather of Sydney; dear brother-in-law of Bill Snyder (Shelley). Relatives and friends are invited to graveside services, Wednesday, February...

Sanford L. Pfeffer, a beloved father and brother, cherished friend and fierce legal advocate, has died at the age of 68. Sandy was lion-hearted. He found space in his cavernous mind and spirit for all in his many chosen eclectic communities. These included the legal community, particularly his trusted colleagues at the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging where he passionately devoted...