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Otto Reichert-Facilides held up a copy of his new book last year, which he began writing almost 80 years ago while in combat with the German army in World War II.
Hill architect, raised in Nazi Germany, dies at 98
Otto Reichert-Facilides, a celebrated architect whose work includes designing the Academy House in Center City, died Oct. 23. more
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Judge Edward Russell lived in Chestnut Hill for 60 years after moving to the neighborhood from Mt. Airy.
Compassion was the hallmark of Judge Edward Russell, 91
Edward E. Russell, 91, of Chestnut Hill, a retired judge in Philadelphia's Family Court and Court of Common Pleas, died Sept. 16. more
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Dr. William N. Mebane III, a retired pediatrician and family physician at Chestnut Hill Hospital who was called “a giant” by colleagues, died Oct. 1 at the age of 94.
Beloved family physician and neighbor dies at 94
Pediatrician and family physician Dr. William “Bill” Mebane III, who practiced for years at Chestnut Hill Hospital, died Oct. 1. more
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Cynthia Friedman, who was represented by Gravers Lane Gallery, had a national and international reputation in the art world for her “shadowscape” art quilts.
Nationally renowned designer and humanitarian dies
Cynthia “Cindy” Friedman, an industrial designer, fashion designer and humanitarian who achieved renown for her art quilts, died at age 68. more
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Paul Meyer's passion for the natural world became his life's work, and led him to the highest reaches of his profession.
Paul Meyer, visionary horticulturist and beloved neighbor, dies at 71
Paul Meyer's groundbreaking work in horticulture blooms in habitats around the world, from small row-house gardens to expansive tree-lined arboretums. more
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Richard Hill, a lifelong Mt. Airy resident, Air Force veteran, Philadelphia police officer for 37 years and “parking ambassador” for the Chestnut Hill Business Association for 20 years, died at 84 of heart disease.
Much-admired Hill 'parking ambassador' dies at 84
For 20 years, Richard Hill was the cheerful, helpful parking ambassador for Chestnut Hill who greeted visitors and made them feel welcome. more
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La Salle College High School's Drew Gordon, surrounded here by his players, holds aloft the trophy that designated him as the first Philadelphia Catholic League coach from a major sport to win a PIAA state championship in 2009.
Championship-winning ex-coach of Wyndmoor football team dies
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. more
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According to a former teaching colleague at Cedarbrook Middle School, “Tony used to take off from school every year on the first day of fishing in the Wissahickon Creek. And I remember that Tony was thrilled to have met Pope John Paul II.”
Inspirational math teacher leaves long-lasting legacy
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. more
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Dr. David Becker “had a kind and gentle nature about him along with a great sense of humor,” we were told by Dr. John Scanlon, chief medical officer at Temple Health/Chestnut Hill Hospital. “His patients loved him! He touched and enriched the lives of many during his lifetime!”
Revered Hill cardiologist dies at 66
Dr. David J. Becker's “Change of Heart” program persuaded two generations of patients to try a heart-healthy diet and exercise. more
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Martha Richards Valciukas, a teacher of lower school girls at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy for 22 years, “was always chatting with everyone, friends, family, just standing in a line ... was usually the first to volunteer for anything, always willing to help out.”
Beloved 22-year SCH teacher dies, known for kindness and humor
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.  more
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Iana Turner, a virtual legend at Morris Arboretum, is seen here in 2015 with Brian Busse, son of Paul Busse, who designed garden railways across the country.
Beloved Morris Arboretum horticulturist succumbs to MS
Iana M. Turner passed away peacefully from multiple sclerosis on July 18. more
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Roy Maloumian, who lived in Chestnut Hill for more than 30 years with his wife, Carrie, at one time operated 15 Oriental carpet stores in Pennsylvania, Florida, Texas and Arizona.
Roy Maloumian, Hill's Oriental carpet icon, dies at 80
Roy Maloumian, longtime Chestnut Hill resident, owner of Maloumian Oriental Rugs and booster of the local business community, died of cancer. more
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John James Walsh worked for many years as a senior sales engineer.
John Walsh, Korean war veteran, dies at 91
John James Walsh passed away on Aug. 15, 2023, at age 91, following months of declining health. more
Samuel L. Frieder and his wife, Carol, married in 1957, and he bought her flowers nearly every Friday for the rest of their marriage.
Samuel L. Frieder: Activist, executive, humanitarian
Samuel L. Frieder, of Lafayette Hill, was retired president and CEO of  his family cigar company, and volunteered for numerous charities. more
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Jack Taylor, an avid mountain climber, at the summit of Mt. Katahdin in Maine.
Artist, gardener, nature lover and Rittenhouse descendant dies
John “Jack” Taylor was a talented artist and craftsman, illustrator, Army veteran and passionate lover of Wissahickon Valley Park. more
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John O’Donnell with his beloved dog, Gigi.
Local historian, author and record runner dies at 77
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. more
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Shirley Sagin was among those who helped war orphans find loving homes in the U.S. after the Saigon Airlift at the end of the Vietnam War.
Adoption specialist who united children with loving families dies
There is likely no one in the Greater Philadelphia area responsible for finding more loving families for orphaned children than Shirley Sagin. more
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Blockson collected more than one million books, documents, photos, letters, posters, slave narratives, sheet music, phonograph recordings and other items related to African American history.
Acclaimed scholar, historian and collector dies at 89
Charles L. Blockson, a scholar, historian and football star, died June 14 at his home in Gwynedd. more
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Jessica Moorhead, who was loved by countless friends and extended family members, fought a courageous battle with painful treatments for breast cancer for four years.
'Kind, smart and funny,' young woman succumbs to cancer
Jessica Moorhead, of Chestnut Hill, died June 10. more
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Peter M. Saylor, who worked to restore several Chestnut Hill historic properties, had a national reputation as an architect and historic restoration expert.
Hill's Peter Saylor: ‘Great architect, wonderful father’
Peter M. Saylor, 81, an award-winning architect who designed and renovated numerous buildings for more than 40 years, died June 1. more
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