Daily News - Obituaries http://www.philly.com/dailynews/obituaries RSS Feed for DN Obituaries en-us Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:04:17 GMT Amos Florence Jr., 82, an artist with scissors and comb http://www.philly.com/dailynews/obituaries/20091106_Amos_Florence_Jr___82__an_artist_with_scissors_and_comb.html THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN barbershop was always more than just a place to get a haircut or a styling. It has traditionally been a haven where men and women could escape the tribulations of the times and discuss the important issues of the day. Linda Landi, a woman who made a difference http://www.philly.com/dailynews/obituaries/20091105_Linda_Landi__a_woman_who_made_a_difference.html LINDA LANDI had an impact on the people who knew and loved her that went far beyond the ordinary. Whether it was the sales people she trained and encouraged to be the best they could be, or friends inspired by her zest for life and her loving nature. Russell L. Ackoff, a scholar who cared http://www.philly.com/dailynews/obituaries/20091104_Russell_L__Ackoff__a_scholar_who_cared.html RUSSELL L. ACKOFF was a brilliant Wharton School professor, much in demand as a lecturer and consultant, author of dozens of books, but in the streets of Mantua he was plain Russ Ackoff, a man who cared. Reginald 'Mtumishi' Moore, tireless mentor and 'servant of the people' http://www.philly.com/dailynews/obituaries/20091103_Richard__Mtumishi__Moore__tireless_mentor_and__servant_of_the_people_.html THE YOUTHFUL members of the Black Hawks Athletic Club are encouraged to excel not only at sports, but also in academics, and all are expected to be able to recite the Nguzo Saba. Margaret E. Covert, veteran teacher http://www.philly.com/dailynews/obituaries/20091102_Margaret_E__Covert__veteran_teacher.html MARGARET ELAINE Covert, a 30-year Philadelphia public school teacher who was popular with the students but insisted that they did their best work for her, died Friday. She was 60 and lived in Yeadon. Thomas G. Lynch, teacher and principal, dies at 67 http://www.philly.com/dailynews/obituaries/20091030_Thomas_G__Lynch__teacher_and_principal__dies_at_67.html THEY CALLED Thomas G. Lynch III the "Beaver." He earned the title at Olney High School, where he was a mathematics teacher who also organized activities to build bridges among diverse interests. He was an educator with a work ethic that wouldn't quit. Thomas Egan, Jr., Wall St. stockbroker http://www.philly.com/dailynews/obituaries/20091029_Thomas_Egan__Jr___Wall_St__stockbroker.html THOMAS G. EGAN JR. might have been a wheeler-dealer on Wall Street, but when he was around his grandkids, he was putty in their hands. The Rev. Robert P. Lepleiter, longtime parish priest http://www.philly.com/dailynews/obituaries/20091029_The_Rev__Robert_P__Lepleiter__longtime_parish_priest.html The Rev. Robert P. Lepleiter, who served a number of churches in the Philadelphia area in 46 years as a Roman Catholic priest, died of cardiac disease Oct. 21. Milton Jackson, a 'flair for hair' http://www.philly.com/dailynews/obituaries/20091028_Milton_Jackson__a__flair_for_hair_.html MILTON R. JACKSON was the kind of guy who was generous to a fault, always willing to put himself out for others even if it hurt him. Adele 'Dale' Kaczynski, former TWA flight attendant http://www.philly.com/dailynews/obituaries/20091028_Adele__Dale__Kaczynski__former_TWA_flight_attendant.html Adele "Dale" Barthold Kaczynski, a former flight attendant for Trans World Airlines who married a pilot, died Oct. 7. She was 76 and lived in Naples, Fla., but formerly lived in Torresdale.