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JOHN W. LACHMAN, M.D. Age 88 of Juno Beach FL, passed away September 22, 2007, at his residence. Dr. Lachman was born in Philadelphia PA, on September 18, 1919. He has resided in the area for the past 10 years and was a member at St. Claire Catholic Church. Dr. Lachman was a Professor Emeritus and former Chairman of the Orthopedic Department at Temple University in Philadelphia retiring in 1998.
Survivors include his sister, Mary Rowbotham of Juno Beach FL and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be held at 9:30 A.M. Thursday, October 18, 2007, at St. Thomas of Villanova Church, on the campus of the University, Villanova PA. The family suggests contributions to John W. Lachman Orthopedic Research Fund, PO Box 7283, St. Davids, PA 19087.
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Nancy A Cohn
April 24, 2025
Dr. Lachman was a saint.
Pamela SEAVER Farrior, RPh, CIP
June 9, 2021
I just had a total knee replacement.
In 1973, Dr. Lachman removed my medial meniscus which had been severely torn in an accident although not found by other physicians. I remember his kindness and compassion to this 17 yr old whose widowed mom sought him out as the best surgeon to take care of me at Temple University. Well I made it, bone on bone till 2021. I’d say that’s pretty good and I thank Dr. Lachman for his brilliance to discover the real source of my inability to walk, get me back to band and graduation.
I always remembered his technique
he used on the Eagles players after their knee surgeries and knee I could get through.
I went on to Temple Pharmacy and have had many hours of standing in my practice. To this day I remember him kindly (and Dr. Steele too) for taking such good care of me enabling me to do what I love to do.
I just felt the family should know he touched not only me but the lives of many and for 1 I have been very grateful. I have been proud to point to my scar and say, Dr. Lachman, renowned orthopedic surgeon from Temple did my surgery
Lesley Harris
December 12, 2007
Debbie Gower and Holly Streat are my sisters. Together my parents brought us all to see Dr. Lachman when we needed surgery as children. He performed 6 surgeries on me during my growth years. He was a kind man and very dear friend to our family. He also took over for Dr. Moore who was my fathers surgeon at the time and eventually took over his care. Over the decades he has treated all of us in one fashion or another. His presence will be sorely missed and he has forever touched our family. We love and miss you Dr. Lachman. Rest in peace.
Holly Streat
December 11, 2007
Dr. Lachman was my orthopedic surgeon when I was a young girl at the age of 2. I don't recall him, but my father Richard Orner spoke highly of him & his skill as a wonderful surgeon. God bless you Dr. Lachman & thank you.
Debbi Gower
December 10, 2007
I first met Dr. Lachman at the age of 2. He performed my first round of surgeries. Dr.Lachman took care of my family starting with my Dad, Richard Orner, all the way through to my youngest sister. You are sadly missed by all whose lives you touched.
karen casciato adams
October 17, 2007
I have fond memories being welcomed at jack's house when Tina lived there during the college years. We had many dinners cooked by Gran. The door was always open. He was a wonderful brother, son and uncle. I'm sure he will be missed by all.
Loria Murphy
October 10, 2007
To the Family of Dr. John Lachman
I was so sad to hear of Dr. Lachman's passing but I was happy and thankful that I called to wish him a Happy Birthday on his birthday Sept. 18th. I did talk however to Mary his sister. As my son Danny, and my daughter Nancy has said in her expression of condolences we haveknown Dr. Lachman (Latch) as we called him had taken care of my husband Dan, Nancy and Danny. We just had such fond memories of him and we were so fond of him as a person with such compassion and dedication . We also enjoyed being with him many times as he came to our house for dinner as Danny explained and just enjoyed his company. I know my husband Dan will greet him with open arms when they both meet in heaven. Take care, Latch. I will miss you and your love and dedication and will never forget all you did for our family. Love, loria Murphy.
Daniel Murphy III
October 10, 2007
To the family of Dr.John Lachman,
I would like to express my deepest sympathy and let you know that my prayers are with you.Dr Lachman was such a good friend of our family and he took such great care of me on so many occasions that he made my world a better place to live in.I will miss him so very much.God bless you .
Danny Murphy
I remember one night we had a family dinner and Dr. Lachman was at our house that night for dinner.My mom ,dad ,brother ,sister , Dr.Lachman and myself all had such a nice dinner together and after dinner my sister left to go out with her friends .My sister Nancy had been gone for about ten minutes when one of her friends knocked on the door to tell us that nancy fell outside getting in the car .She had broken her ankle and Dr. Lachman was just finishing desert when she got hurt .My mom cleared the desert dishes from the dinner table ,my dad went and got some plaster from under the bathroom sink and Dr.Lachman put a cast on my sisters ankle right on the dinner table.I watched in amazement as he did this and i never forgot this memory of him .I will miss you Dr. Lachman !
Take care of my dad in heaven.Love Danny
Nancy Murphy-Scaffa
October 9, 2007
To the Family of Dr. John Lachman,
Our family will miss Dr. Lachman very much. We have known Dr. Lachman as our physician, advisor and close family friend for over 50 years. Dr. Lachman cared for our family through many fractures and surgeries. We always knew that we had the best care under Dr. Lachman's supervision. We will miss such a wonderful person, friend and physician who will always be a legacy in Orthopedic Surgery. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Our Love and Condolence, The Murphy Family
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