Stephen Barry Ratner
Stephen Barry Ratner
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Stephen Barry Ratner, passed away on January 12, 2026. Husband of Audrey Ratner (nee Pinkowitz). Father of Deana Ratner, Lee Ratner, Janette (Todd) Ritter, Rami (Aline) Hakim and Doron Hakim. Grandfather of Ramses, Colin, Declan, Shannon, Meghan, Aidan, Joshua and Jonah.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Circle of Love Celebration on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 2 PM at The Rittenhouse Hotel, 210 W. Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
Shiva will be observed Thursday night starting at 5:30 PM at the late residence. Friends and family are welcome to stop by the residence Friday and Saturday as well.
In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to advance CLL research in Steve's memory. Please make checks payable to "Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania," add Maguire Lymphoma Research Fund in the memo, and send to Penn Medicine, 3535 Market St., Suite 750, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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