Bonnie L. Cook

The 39th U.S. president died a little more than a year after his beloved wife, Rosalynn. “I’ve had a wonderful life,” he said in 2015.

Mr. Brown gave advice to charitable organizations, but he also gave away money to 15 charities each year, through his family's foundation.

Mr. Pritzker briefly practiced law before realizing he could do more good as a businessman. He helped any neighbor or community group that asked him.

Mr. Hyndman interrupted his college education to serve as a navigator on a bomber in World War II based in Foggia, Italy. He had a narrow escape, bailing out of a plummeting aircraft.

Among the highlights of Mr. Reluga's life were membership in American Legion Post 405 and attending the monthly meetings of the Delaware Valley chapter of the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge.

“If I could do it over again, I would ask her every day: ‘How are you, what are you feeling?’” her mother said. “Don’t just coast along thinking everything is all right."

The two siblings were lively figures in their Grays Ferry neighborhood. Zachary Alf was always on his bike, his mother said. Ryann Marie Meo loved to dance and dreamed of being a doctor.

Mr. Gorchow was in on some of the earliest computer projects in the nation. He realized, though, that the industry needed more women and more user-friendly software.

Dr. Balistocky practiced ophthalmology from offices in Norristown and King of Prussia. He also provided pro bono medical services to clergy and inmates in state prisons.

Dr. Dawson began his scientific research in a dark, frozen outpost in Antarctica. He had to chip ice from the corners of his quarters, and melt snow for drinking water.

Dr. Kedar fought stoically against leukemia that appeared in 2008. She was given a clean bill of health in 2011, but the cancer returned last December. She leaves a husband and two children.

Mr. Revlock was a whiz at typing, but she grew weary of office gossip. In her forties, she became a watercolor artist. Her works have been shown on the East and West Coasts, and in Canada.

Mr. Cohen passionately supported the elderly, and didn't mince words when testifying before government committees. At one point he was called a 'wild jackass.' He was delighted with the insult.

"Jeff was an enigma wrapped in a blue shirt, a sharp blazer, and skinny jeans,” his partners said. He had a knack for making people around him feel — and be — better.

Mr. Hill had a long, distinguished career with the School District of Philadelphia, 1954 through 1990.

Mrs. Blair had several careers and two sons whom she raised in Southwest Philadelphia. She was known for quietly helping her elder sisters and those in need in her neighborhood.

From 1979 to 1982, Mrs. Lewis was a member of the State Legislature representing the 147th District of Montgomery County.

Mr. Castor had some qualms about his work on the Manhattan Project, which developed the nuclear bomb. After World War II, he became a cancer researcher so that he could help people.

Lisa K. Cummins was picked out of a crowd by a famous photographer to become a fashion model. She went on to become a dentist based in Bala Cynwyd.

Mr. Herman loved a day trip in the car, attending model train shows, and spending time in Brigantine, N.J., and Naples, Fla.