Ethel Hamburger once started a book drive that collected 12,000 books for people in need. She ended up starting a library and inspired a senator to attend the dedication.
Pennsylvania Coronavirus Memorial
Remembering the people of Pennsylvania who died during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Bristol, Pennsylvania, USA Died April 23, 2020 Age 88 Source: Philadelphia Inquirer Obituary Cecilia (Sissy) E. Dunn, 88, widow of Robert J. Dunn Sr. (d. 2007) of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Thursday, …
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Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, USA Died April 24, 2020 Age 95 Source: Washington Post Obituary Walter M. Eagles Jr. passed away Friday, April 24, 2020, at Fort Washington Estates from complications due to COVID-19… …
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Chad Gottschlich was a professor of chemical engineering at the University of Pennsylvania before his retirement, and he held several patents. His nephew remembered him as a straight talker who …
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Walter Bohn Sr. was a former volunteer with the North Plainfield Rescue Squad. He had epilepsy that limited his ability to travel. Bohn loved fishing and pizza.
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Pierina DaRos Borsoi was an accomplished artist whose work is included in a permanent art installation at Moravian College.
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Gloria Allen Moskowitz was an administrator in the Philadelphia School District for more than 30 years. She helped develop the pioneering Bartram Motivation program to offer a more nurturing environment …
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Teruyuki Okazaki was a karate master who was renowned worldwide as the highest-ranked teacher in Shotokan karate. A native of Japan, he lived in Philadelphia for almost 60 years. He …
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Sherie Fowler was happiest playing Scrabble to all hours of the night with her mother, brothers, sister and anyone that wanted a challenge.
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Eileen Atkins was an RN who advocated for patient health and comfort, proudly serving societally marginalized populations, and speaking up for patients who could not speak for themselves.