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The information below was gleaned from William Perry’s post of the obituary published on Legacy.com by Logan Funeral Home, Inc earlier today.
A Memorial Service will be held on November 8, 2025 at 11:00 am at:
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
313 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
A light luncheon reception for family and friends will follow at:
The Hill-Physick House
321 S. 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(A three-minute walk from the church)
My question is: Are any readers planning on attending?
Also would any of you be interested in a get together the night before the memorial for dinner?
I know previously Jonathan held a luncheon at his favorite pizza restaurant but unfortunately I was not able to attend so I don’t know the name.
Unfortunately for me I have had something come up and can’t attend. Thanks for your help eludom.
I’ve set up a “Pizza in Philly” form on google https://forms.gle/oZgu13XMaTEJ8ibZ7
If you’re going to be around Saturday, fill out the form and I’ll try to coordinate for seating and communicate plans.
Hope to see people there. Jonathan was pretty dedicated to growing this community. Having a small gathering to further that aim would seem a fitting small tribute.
I was looking forward to joining for pizza. Turns out our older son’s band is playing Saturday night in NYC. After the service I need to catch a train to see him. The timing is both incredibly lucky and unlucky.
I so wish I could be with you all for Jonathan’s service and the pizza party. I will be there in spirit. Thank you for those who can be there to represent the HD family. Chris
Thanks for setting this up George.
Dave, it’s looking like there will be a handful of us in Philadelphia for Jonathan’s memorial. I was thinking it would be a good idea if we had each other’s contact information.
Would anyone of the writers object if I were to ask Bogdan to email our addresses to those planning to attend?
The names I have are:
David Lancaster
Myself (Dan Smith
Sonja Haggert,
Dave Powell
Mark Rodion
George Jones, posting as Eludom
Mine is in my Forum profile.
Unfortunately I will not be able to attend. I hope everyone who attends has a safe and rewarding trip meeting with other HD readers who admired and respected Jonathan and his writing.
I plan to attend the service with my husband (who’s also a fan of this site and Jonathan, should you need a count.)
Maybe it would be best to meet up for lunch after the memorial service instead of Friday evening as it appears more could attend.
Please respond if you could do this.
Elaine we are all thinking of you and the family.