Goodfriend Barbara Barbara Bleznak Goodfriend passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024 surrounded by her family. Devoted wife of the love of her life, the late Elliott Goodfriend. Mother of her beloved Carol Getz Abolafia. Step-mother of Jeff Goodfriend. Grandmother of her adored Rachel (Andrew) Ziemba and Sari Abolafia. Sister of the late Stuart Bleznak (Marilyn). Barbara will be remembered for her generous and gracious heart, loving kindness and devotion to her friends and family. Relatives and friends are invited Sunday, November 17th, beginning 11:30 A.M. to PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc., 2001 Berlin Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ, where Funeral Services will begin promptly at 12:00 Noon. Int. Crescent Mem. Park, Pennsauken, NJ. Shiva will be observed at the late residence. Contributions can be made to ALS United Mid-Atlantic www.alsmidatlantic.org or a charity of the donor's choice.

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Nov. 17, 2024.

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Maggie

January 28, 2025

I just saw the CBS Evening News with the story of your right to die. I admire and applaud your courage. While I know your loved ones miss you deeply you demonstrated such strength and peace in your final days. May your journey now be filled with health and your beloved.

Donna Bell

November 17, 2024

Barbara´s beauty will live on in our loving memories of her. Donna Bell

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Marisa & Sal Bonfanti

November 17, 2024

Barbara was such a nice person!
Now, her & Elliott are together again! Our deepest sympathies to her family! Marisa & Sal ( Sal Vito Pizza)

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November 17, 2024

She was my counselor at pine forest
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