Herbert Caplan Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Herbert Caplan (Wilmette, Illinois), born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Herbert left this world on June 16, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Herbert Caplan to show support.

As Herbert departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Herbert. Though Herbert may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

He was predeceased by: his wife Kathleen Caplan; his parents, Louis Caplan and Esther Caplan; his sister Belle Pirchesky; and his great-niece Emily Bamberger.

He is survived by: his brother-in-law Nathaniel Pirchesky; his nieces, Marcie Schneider (Otto) and Elizabeth Bamberger (David); his great-nieces, Jamie Robinson and Elissa Bamberger; and also Hazel Robinson.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Northwestern Memorial Foundation, PO Box 734985, Chicago, Illinois 60673-4985, making checks payable to "Northwestern Memorial Foundation" including Herb Caplan in the memo line or online at Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Northwestern Medicine to support pancreatic cancer research, or donate to a park preservation charity of your choice.