Bonnie L. CookWhat I DoBonnie writes the life stories of the movers and shakers in the Philly area and South Jersey who have died.Jimmy Carter, tireless humanitarian admired as model ex-president, has died at 100The 39th U.S. president died a little more than a year after his beloved wife, Rosalynn. “I’ve had a wonderful life,” he said in 2015.Gary Miles, Larry Eichel, and Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 30, 2024Link copied to clipboardBruce M. Brown, a philanthropy consultant, dies at 73Mr. Brown gave advice to charitable organizations, but he also gave away money to 15 charities each year, through his family's foundation.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 23, 2020Link copied to clipboardEli Pritzker, businessman and neighborhood activist in Center City, dies at 93Mr. Pritzker briefly practiced law before realizing he could do more good as a businessman. He helped any neighbor or community group that asked him.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 18, 2020Link copied to clipboardThomas M. Hyndman Jr., Philadelphia lawyer and volunteer, dies at 96Mr. Hyndman interrupted his college education to serve as a navigator on a bomber in World War II based in Foggia, Italy. He had a narrow escape, bailing out of a plummeting aircraft.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 11, 2020Link copied to clipboardMatthew A. Reluga, decorated World War II Army veteran, dies at 101Among the highlights of Mr. Reluga's life were membership in American Legion Post 405 and attending the monthly meetings of the Delaware Valley chapter of the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 8, 2020Link copied to clipboardRose Sandler, materials specialist, loses her lifelong fight with depression at 39“If I could do it over again, I would ask her every day: ‘How are you, what are you feeling?’” her mother said. “Don’t just coast along thinking everything is all right."Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 3, 2020Link copied to clipboardZachary Alf, 3, and Ryann Marie Meo, 7, who brightened the neighborhood, died in Grays Ferry fireThe two siblings were lively figures in their Grays Ferry neighborhood. Zachary Alf was always on his bike, his mother said. Ryann Marie Meo loved to dance and dreamed of being a doctor.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 2, 2020Link copied to clipboardNeil Gorchow, Sperry executive who took part in early computer programming, dies at 95Mr. Gorchow was in on some of the earliest computer projects in the nation. He realized, though, that the industry needed more women and more user-friendly software.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 30, 2020Link copied to clipboardMarvin H. Balistocky, ophthalmologist in Norristown, King of Prussia, dies at 97Dr. Balistocky practiced ophthalmology from offices in Norristown and King of Prussia. He also provided pro bono medical services to clergy and inmates in state prisons.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 23, 2020Link copied to clipboardJohn A. Dawson, an adventurer and scientist whose research took him to the South Pole, dies at 85Dr. Dawson began his scientific research in a dark, frozen outpost in Antarctica. He had to chip ice from the corners of his quarters, and melt snow for drinking water.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 17, 2020Link copied to clipboardHeather L. Kedar, Bucks County dentist who fought leukemia, dies at 46Dr. Kedar fought stoically against leukemia that appeared in 2008. She was given a clean bill of health in 2011, but the cancer returned last December. She leaves a husband and two children.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 10, 2020Link copied to clipboardLois P. Revlock, executive secretary who became a watercolor artist, dies at 97Mr. Revlock was a whiz at typing, but she grew weary of office gossip. In her forties, she became a watercolor artist. Her works have been shown on the East and West Coasts, and in Canada.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 7, 2020Link copied to clipboardElias S. Cohen, Pa.’s first commissioner on aging who later advocated for the old and disabled, dies at 93Mr. Cohen passionately supported the elderly, and didn't mince words when testifying before government committees. At one point he was called a 'wild jackass.' He was delighted with the insult.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 3, 2020Link copied to clipboardJeffrey Ostrowski, leader in the field of physical therapy, dies at 58"Jeff was an enigma wrapped in a blue shirt, a sharp blazer, and skinny jeans,” his partners said. He had a knack for making people around him feel — and be — better.Bonnie L. Cook Nov. 27, 2020Link copied to clipboardLeon M. Hill Jr., pioneering educator in the Philadelphia public school system, dies at 91Mr. Hill had a long, distinguished career with the School District of Philadelphia, 1954 through 1990.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 29, 2020Link copied to clipboardAlice Blair, an accounts processor and caregiver to siblings and neighbors, dies at 86 Mrs. Blair had several careers and two sons whom she raised in Southwest Philadelphia. She was known for quietly helping her elder sisters and those in need in her neighborhood.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 21, 2020Link copied to clipboardMarilyn Lewis, former state representative from Montco and wife of Drew Lewis, dies at 89From 1979 to 1982, Mrs. Lewis was a member of the State Legislature representing the 147th District of Montgomery County.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 14, 2020Link copied to clipboardLaRoy N. Castor Jr., Manhattan Project worker, and later, a cancer researcher, dies at 96Mr. Castor had some qualms about his work on the Manhattan Project, which developed the nuclear bomb. After World War II, he became a cancer researcher so that he could help people.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 9, 2020Link copied to clipboardLisa K. Cummins, a dentist who at 15 was picked to become a fashion model, dies at 57 Lisa K. Cummins was picked out of a crowd by a famous photographer to become a fashion model. She went on to become a dentist based in Bala Cynwyd.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 4, 2020Link copied to clipboardMartin J. Herman, former Bulletin reporter and government spokesperson in N.J., dies at 81Mr. Herman loved a day trip in the car, attending model train shows, and spending time in Brigantine, N.J., and Naples, Fla.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 2, 2020Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
Jimmy Carter, tireless humanitarian admired as model ex-president, has died at 100The 39th U.S. president died a little more than a year after his beloved wife, Rosalynn. “I’ve had a wonderful life,” he said in 2015.Gary Miles, Larry Eichel, and Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 30, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Jimmy Carter, tireless humanitarian admired as model ex-president, has died at 100The 39th U.S. president died a little more than a year after his beloved wife, Rosalynn. “I’ve had a wonderful life,” he said in 2015.Gary Miles, Larry Eichel, and Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 30, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Bruce M. Brown, a philanthropy consultant, dies at 73Mr. Brown gave advice to charitable organizations, but he also gave away money to 15 charities each year, through his family's foundation.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 23, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Bruce M. Brown, a philanthropy consultant, dies at 73Mr. Brown gave advice to charitable organizations, but he also gave away money to 15 charities each year, through his family's foundation.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 23, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Eli Pritzker, businessman and neighborhood activist in Center City, dies at 93Mr. Pritzker briefly practiced law before realizing he could do more good as a businessman. He helped any neighbor or community group that asked him.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 18, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Eli Pritzker, businessman and neighborhood activist in Center City, dies at 93Mr. Pritzker briefly practiced law before realizing he could do more good as a businessman. He helped any neighbor or community group that asked him.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 18, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Thomas M. Hyndman Jr., Philadelphia lawyer and volunteer, dies at 96Mr. Hyndman interrupted his college education to serve as a navigator on a bomber in World War II based in Foggia, Italy. He had a narrow escape, bailing out of a plummeting aircraft.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 11, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Thomas M. Hyndman Jr., Philadelphia lawyer and volunteer, dies at 96Mr. Hyndman interrupted his college education to serve as a navigator on a bomber in World War II based in Foggia, Italy. He had a narrow escape, bailing out of a plummeting aircraft.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 11, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Matthew A. Reluga, decorated World War II Army veteran, dies at 101Among the highlights of Mr. Reluga's life were membership in American Legion Post 405 and attending the monthly meetings of the Delaware Valley chapter of the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 8, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Matthew A. Reluga, decorated World War II Army veteran, dies at 101Among the highlights of Mr. Reluga's life were membership in American Legion Post 405 and attending the monthly meetings of the Delaware Valley chapter of the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 8, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Rose Sandler, materials specialist, loses her lifelong fight with depression at 39“If I could do it over again, I would ask her every day: ‘How are you, what are you feeling?’” her mother said. “Don’t just coast along thinking everything is all right."Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 3, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Rose Sandler, materials specialist, loses her lifelong fight with depression at 39“If I could do it over again, I would ask her every day: ‘How are you, what are you feeling?’” her mother said. “Don’t just coast along thinking everything is all right."Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 3, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Zachary Alf, 3, and Ryann Marie Meo, 7, who brightened the neighborhood, died in Grays Ferry fireThe two siblings were lively figures in their Grays Ferry neighborhood. Zachary Alf was always on his bike, his mother said. Ryann Marie Meo loved to dance and dreamed of being a doctor.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 2, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Zachary Alf, 3, and Ryann Marie Meo, 7, who brightened the neighborhood, died in Grays Ferry fireThe two siblings were lively figures in their Grays Ferry neighborhood. Zachary Alf was always on his bike, his mother said. Ryann Marie Meo loved to dance and dreamed of being a doctor.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 2, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Neil Gorchow, Sperry executive who took part in early computer programming, dies at 95Mr. Gorchow was in on some of the earliest computer projects in the nation. He realized, though, that the industry needed more women and more user-friendly software.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 30, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Neil Gorchow, Sperry executive who took part in early computer programming, dies at 95Mr. Gorchow was in on some of the earliest computer projects in the nation. He realized, though, that the industry needed more women and more user-friendly software.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 30, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Marvin H. Balistocky, ophthalmologist in Norristown, King of Prussia, dies at 97Dr. Balistocky practiced ophthalmology from offices in Norristown and King of Prussia. He also provided pro bono medical services to clergy and inmates in state prisons.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 23, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Marvin H. Balistocky, ophthalmologist in Norristown, King of Prussia, dies at 97Dr. Balistocky practiced ophthalmology from offices in Norristown and King of Prussia. He also provided pro bono medical services to clergy and inmates in state prisons.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 23, 2020Link copied to clipboard
John A. Dawson, an adventurer and scientist whose research took him to the South Pole, dies at 85Dr. Dawson began his scientific research in a dark, frozen outpost in Antarctica. He had to chip ice from the corners of his quarters, and melt snow for drinking water.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 17, 2020Link copied to clipboard
John A. Dawson, an adventurer and scientist whose research took him to the South Pole, dies at 85Dr. Dawson began his scientific research in a dark, frozen outpost in Antarctica. He had to chip ice from the corners of his quarters, and melt snow for drinking water.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 17, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Heather L. Kedar, Bucks County dentist who fought leukemia, dies at 46Dr. Kedar fought stoically against leukemia that appeared in 2008. She was given a clean bill of health in 2011, but the cancer returned last December. She leaves a husband and two children.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 10, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Heather L. Kedar, Bucks County dentist who fought leukemia, dies at 46Dr. Kedar fought stoically against leukemia that appeared in 2008. She was given a clean bill of health in 2011, but the cancer returned last December. She leaves a husband and two children.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 10, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Lois P. Revlock, executive secretary who became a watercolor artist, dies at 97Mr. Revlock was a whiz at typing, but she grew weary of office gossip. In her forties, she became a watercolor artist. Her works have been shown on the East and West Coasts, and in Canada.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 7, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Lois P. Revlock, executive secretary who became a watercolor artist, dies at 97Mr. Revlock was a whiz at typing, but she grew weary of office gossip. In her forties, she became a watercolor artist. Her works have been shown on the East and West Coasts, and in Canada.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 7, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Elias S. Cohen, Pa.’s first commissioner on aging who later advocated for the old and disabled, dies at 93Mr. Cohen passionately supported the elderly, and didn't mince words when testifying before government committees. At one point he was called a 'wild jackass.' He was delighted with the insult.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 3, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Elias S. Cohen, Pa.’s first commissioner on aging who later advocated for the old and disabled, dies at 93Mr. Cohen passionately supported the elderly, and didn't mince words when testifying before government committees. At one point he was called a 'wild jackass.' He was delighted with the insult.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 3, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Jeffrey Ostrowski, leader in the field of physical therapy, dies at 58"Jeff was an enigma wrapped in a blue shirt, a sharp blazer, and skinny jeans,” his partners said. He had a knack for making people around him feel — and be — better.Bonnie L. Cook Nov. 27, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Jeffrey Ostrowski, leader in the field of physical therapy, dies at 58"Jeff was an enigma wrapped in a blue shirt, a sharp blazer, and skinny jeans,” his partners said. He had a knack for making people around him feel — and be — better.Bonnie L. Cook Nov. 27, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Leon M. Hill Jr., pioneering educator in the Philadelphia public school system, dies at 91Mr. Hill had a long, distinguished career with the School District of Philadelphia, 1954 through 1990.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 29, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Leon M. Hill Jr., pioneering educator in the Philadelphia public school system, dies at 91Mr. Hill had a long, distinguished career with the School District of Philadelphia, 1954 through 1990.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 29, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Alice Blair, an accounts processor and caregiver to siblings and neighbors, dies at 86 Mrs. Blair had several careers and two sons whom she raised in Southwest Philadelphia. She was known for quietly helping her elder sisters and those in need in her neighborhood.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 21, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Alice Blair, an accounts processor and caregiver to siblings and neighbors, dies at 86 Mrs. Blair had several careers and two sons whom she raised in Southwest Philadelphia. She was known for quietly helping her elder sisters and those in need in her neighborhood.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 21, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Marilyn Lewis, former state representative from Montco and wife of Drew Lewis, dies at 89From 1979 to 1982, Mrs. Lewis was a member of the State Legislature representing the 147th District of Montgomery County.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 14, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Marilyn Lewis, former state representative from Montco and wife of Drew Lewis, dies at 89From 1979 to 1982, Mrs. Lewis was a member of the State Legislature representing the 147th District of Montgomery County.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 14, 2020Link copied to clipboard
LaRoy N. Castor Jr., Manhattan Project worker, and later, a cancer researcher, dies at 96Mr. Castor had some qualms about his work on the Manhattan Project, which developed the nuclear bomb. After World War II, he became a cancer researcher so that he could help people.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 9, 2020Link copied to clipboard
LaRoy N. Castor Jr., Manhattan Project worker, and later, a cancer researcher, dies at 96Mr. Castor had some qualms about his work on the Manhattan Project, which developed the nuclear bomb. After World War II, he became a cancer researcher so that he could help people.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 9, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Lisa K. Cummins, a dentist who at 15 was picked to become a fashion model, dies at 57 Lisa K. Cummins was picked out of a crowd by a famous photographer to become a fashion model. She went on to become a dentist based in Bala Cynwyd.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 4, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Lisa K. Cummins, a dentist who at 15 was picked to become a fashion model, dies at 57 Lisa K. Cummins was picked out of a crowd by a famous photographer to become a fashion model. She went on to become a dentist based in Bala Cynwyd.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 4, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Martin J. Herman, former Bulletin reporter and government spokesperson in N.J., dies at 81Mr. Herman loved a day trip in the car, attending model train shows, and spending time in Brigantine, N.J., and Naples, Fla.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 2, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Martin J. Herman, former Bulletin reporter and government spokesperson in N.J., dies at 81Mr. Herman loved a day trip in the car, attending model train shows, and spending time in Brigantine, N.J., and Naples, Fla.Bonnie L. Cook Dec. 2, 2020Link copied to clipboard
