Stephen “Steve” Blum, 78, who had a long career as a software engineer with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, died Oct. 29.
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by Len Lear
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11/23/23
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Christina (“Chrissy”) J. Visco, of Wyndmoor, the first woman to receive a medical marijuana license in Pennsylvania, died Oct. 19.
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by Len Lear
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11/16/23
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Kevin Saint Clair, 65, a Chestnut Hill resident and recently retired from the Julia R. Masterman School, was hit in a car crash.
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by Len Lear
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11/15/23
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Otto Reichert-Facilides, a celebrated architect whose work includes designing the Academy House in Center City, died Oct. 23.
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by Len Lear
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11/9/23
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Edward E. Russell, 91, of Chestnut Hill, a retired judge in Philadelphia's Family Court and Court of Common Pleas, died Sept. 16.
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by Len Lear
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11/2/23
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Pediatrician and family physician Dr. William “Bill” Mebane III, who practiced for years at Chestnut Hill Hospital, died Oct. 1.
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by Len Lear
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10/26/23
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Cynthia “Cindy” Friedman, an industrial designer, fashion designer and humanitarian who achieved renown for her art quilts, died at age 68.
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by Len Lear
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10/19/23
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Paul Meyer's groundbreaking work in horticulture blooms in habitats around the world, from small row-house gardens to expansive tree-lined arboretums.
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by Len Lear, Carla Robinson and Kristin Holmes
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10/17/23
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For 20 years, Richard Hill was the cheerful, helpful parking ambassador for Chestnut Hill who greeted visitors and made them feel welcome.
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by Len Lear
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10/12/23
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La Salle College High School's Drew Gordon, the first Philadelphia Catholic League coach from a major sport to win a PIAA state championship, died Sept. 4.
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by Len Lear
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9/28/23
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Anthony (“Tony”) J. Matula was a math teacher and coach at Cedarbrook Middle School in Cheltenham for 32 years and Wyncote Academy for 15 years.
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by Len Lear
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9/21/23
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Dr. David J. Becker's “Change of Heart” program persuaded two generations of patients to try a heart-healthy diet and exercise.
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by Len Lear
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9/14/23
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Martha Richards Valciukas, a beloved teacher of lower school girls at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy for 22 years, died Aug. 7 after battling pancreatic cancer.
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by Len Lear
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9/7/23
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Iana M. Turner passed away peacefully from multiple sclerosis on July 18.
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by Len Lear
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8/31/23
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Roy Maloumian, longtime Chestnut Hill resident, owner of Maloumian Oriental Rugs and booster of the local business community, died of cancer.
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by Len Lear
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8/24/23
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John James Walsh passed away on Aug. 15, 2023, at age 91, following months of declining health.
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8/24/23
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Samuel L. Frieder, of Lafayette Hill, was retired president and CEO of his family cigar company, and volunteered for numerous charities.
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by Len Lear
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8/17/23
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John “Jack” Taylor was a talented artist and craftsman, illustrator, Army veteran and passionate lover of Wissahickon Valley Park.
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by Len Lear
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8/3/23
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John M. O'Donnell, long-time Chestnut Hill resident and former executive director of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, died after a sudden illness.
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by Len Lear
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7/20/23
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There is likely no one in the Greater Philadelphia area responsible for finding more loving families for orphaned children than Shirley Sagin.
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by Len Lear
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7/13/23
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