Louis Joseph Freedman
It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Louis “Lou” Joseph Freedman who left us peacefully on October 3, 2025, at the age of 89.
Born August 19, 1936 in Glendale (Queens), New York to the late Bernard & Beatrice Freedman, Lou was a principled man, who lived his life with unwavering strength, fortitude, and dignity.
Predeceased by his beloved wife, Sandra “Sandy” (nee Zupinsky), he will be lovingly remembered by his children, Scott (Wendy) Freedman, Deborah (the late Douglas) Hershman, and Robert (Diane) Freedman; his cherished grandchildren (to whom he was affectionately known as ‘Papa’),
Matthew (Amber), Gregory (Emily), Jacob (Megan), Emily (Allen), Benjamin (Danielle), Ariel (Brett), Janie (Kevin), and Julianne; great-grandchildren, Shepard and Hannah; his brother, Herbert (Judy); his cousin, Judi; and also many nieces and nephews.
Lou embodied the values of duty and honor that would remain central throughout his life going on to proudly serve our country in the United States Marine Corps.
He will be forever remembered for his passion for airplanes, world travel, great restaurants, Israel, and his devotion to his loving wife Sandy.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to the Doug Hershman AEPi Leadership Fund.
Jeanne (nee Kravetz) Rosen
On September 16, 2025, age 96, of Bala Cynwyd, PA.
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jeanne Rosen, the matriarch and heart and soul of our family, who leaves a legacy of love and a life of enthusiasm and accomplishment. Beloved wife of Martin Rosen (z”l), loving mother of Richard (Laura Mirkinson, z”l), Rona (Mark Cohen), and Michelle Glazier (Bradford Glazier); devoted grandmother of Rebecca, Hannah, Elissa, Rachel, and Jenna; and great-grandmother of David, Matan, and Levi. Predeceased by her beloved parents, Edward and Minnie (Satinsky) Kravetz, and brother, William Kravetz.
Jeanne was proud graduate of West Philadelphia High School and West Chester State Teachers College. She was a highly respected and charismatic teacher in Philadelphia for over 30 years, loved
by her students and their families and recognized for excellence in teaching by the Philadelphia Board of Education. After retirement from full time teaching, she continued as a substitute teacher in Lower Merion for over a decade. She was also an accomplished pianist, swimmer, avid reader, and great dancer; she was a vivacious, outgoing person who adored her family and many lifelong friends.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Barbara C. Siegell
Barbara C. Siegell passed away on November 1, 2025. Barbara was born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania on April 23, 1940.
Barbara enjoyed taking and teaching courses at the University of Delaware’s OSHER Lifelong Learning Institute, where she taught such subjects as Wonderful and Wacky Patents, The DADA Art Movement, The History of New York City and Its Boroughs, and The National Parks. She also enjoyed being in book groups, playing mahjong, volunteering at the Delaware Theater Company and traveling all over the world.
Barbara is predeceased by her parents, Beatrice and Milton Schwartz; her brother, George R. Schwart; and her companion of 20+ years, Dr. Edward H. Silverman.
Barbara is survived by her three children, Dr. Bruce Siegell, Dr. Michael Siegell and Heidi Siegell; her son-in-law, Rolando Gori; and her granddaughter, Océane Siegell-Gori. She will be remembered fondly.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Barbara’s honor to Wilmington Hadassah, Congregation Beth Emeth Synagogue, or to a charity of your choice.
Cecile “Ceci” Shames Ufberg
Age 84, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Ceci was born in Wilmington, DE to Samuel and Hilda Shames in 1941. She grew up in a close-knit family and enjoyed a loving relationship with her parents, two sisters, and brother. Ceci once expressed that her years at P.S. duPont High School were some of the best of her life. She met her husband, Dr. Harold A. Ufberg, while in Dental Hygiene School at Temple University. They settled in Wilmington, DE where they made their happy home and welcomed their three children, Judi, Debbie, and Dan.
Along with spending time with her family, Ceci enjoyed baking and playing with and loving her beloved poodles.
She will be dearly missed by her beloved husband of 63 years, Harold A. Ufberg, and her children, Judi Weinstein (Marc), Debbie Hutz (Eric), and Dan Ufberg ( Wendi). Ceci was a wonderful Mom Mom to Andrew (Alexandra), Maura (Bre), Alexander, Michael (Jacqueline), Samantha, Sydney, and Zachary. She recently became a great-grandmother to Elizabeth. Ceci is also survived by her siblings, Terry Sokoloff, Charlotte Zimble, and Sam Shames (Joanna).
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Faithful Friends Animal Society or The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
