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NATHAN--Bill and Ellen. Bill (1942-2025) and Ellen Nathan (1943-2025), inseparable partners in life for 59 years, passed away together. Beloved parents of Dave and Ali, in-laws of Meg Satterthwaite, and devoted grandparents of Nate and Oliver. Bill was a longtime mathematics professor at Temple University; Ellen was a teacher and owner of Weeds Flower Shop. They are remembered with love by family, friends, and community in Lake Naomi and Philadelphia. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 17 at 11am at Congregation B'Nai Harim in Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania.

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Published by New York Times on Sep. 16, 2025.

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Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Congregation BNai Harim

Pocono Pines, PA

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Bill was the funniest best friends my mom and dad had. They loved Bill and Ellen. May their memories always be a blessing

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