Funeral services will be held at Congregation Beth Am Israel, 1301 Hagy Ford Road, Penn Valley, PAon Friday, June 13th at 11:30 am.
John Randolph (Randy) Tiffany, age 69, passed away on June 11th, 2025 after a year-long battle with glioblastoma. A graduate of Yale University and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, he served as a family physician at Claymont Family Medicine, a division of Christiana Care for 25 years and at Palmer Family Medicine for 12 years.
He was loved and revered by patients and colleagues alike, who appreciated the caring and excellence that he brought to his practice. Randy had a zest for life and lived each day fully. He will be remembered for his kindness, his generosity, his intellectual curiosity, and his commitment to his Jewish values.
He lived a life of service through his profession, his volunteer activities and his relationships. He served for many years on the board of the ACLU of Delaware and gave of his time and talent to several synagogue communities. A gifted gardener and builder, Randy volunteered with the Philadelphia Horticultural Society and for Habitat for Humanity aft
er his 2023 retirement. Randy was an avid athlete; he had recently joined a dragon boat team and two different softball teams.
Randy adored his family and treasured his friendships. He is survived by his beloved wife, Linda Potemken; three children: Shira Yudkin Tiffany, Talia Yudkin Tiffany (Clover Ajamie) and Leora Potemken Tiffany; siblings: Anne Tiffany (Jeff Atlas), Debbie Tiffany, Bob Elliott (Suzanne), Bruce Elliott (Susan), Kate Riegel (Larry) and Anne Elliott; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Marjorie Yudkin.
Funeral services will be held at Congregation Beth Am Israel, 1301 Hagy Ford Road, Penn Valley, PA 19072 on Friday June 13th at 11:30 am. The family will receive guests starting at 10:30 am. Burial to follow at Laurel Hill West cemetery.
In lieu of flowers or baked goods, please send contributions in his memory to any of the following or to a worthy organization of your choosing: Congregation Beth Israel of Media, Congregation Beth Am Israel, Philadelphia Horticultural Society, MAZON or HIAS.
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