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St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

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Flora Ann Paster

It is with the greatest sorrow that we announce the death of Flora Ann Paster on July 31, 2025.  Born in St. Louis, Flora was the loving daughter of Philip & Charlotte Kopitsky and sister of Harvey...

Dr. Richard A. Hack
Dr. Richard A. Hack

Dr. Richard A. Hack (February 3, 1962 – July 31, 2025) Dr. Rick Hack, 63, pediatrician and lifelong St. Louis resident, died after many years of cancer treatments. Husband of Claire E. Hack, father...

Michael L. Newmark
Michael L. Newmark

Michael L. Newmark, a St. Louis social worker who dedicated himself to improving the daily lives of people with severe and chronic psychiatric illness, died Friday, July 25, in Chicago. He was 76 years...

Joel Frank Marion
Joel Frank Marion

In Loving Memory of Joel Frank Marion December 9, 1946 – July 27, 2025 With deep love and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Joel Frank Marion—a devoted husband, beloved father and Zaza,...

Cheri Ann Schear
Cheri Ann Schear

Cheri Ann Schear passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025.  Born on September 29, 1936, Cheri Ann’s journey into show business began at the age of 20 in St. Louis’ legendary Gaslight Square. Her...

Neil Jay Handelman
Neil Jay Handelman

Neil Jay Handelman, September 30, 1935 – July 25, 2025 Neil Handelman, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and lifelong St. Louisan, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025...

James H. Ellis
James H. Ellis

James H. Ellis, July 25, 2025 Beloved husband of Dorothy “Dotty” Kaplan Ellis and the late Patricia A. Ellis. Dear father of Steven (Jeanie) Ellis, Robert (Julie) Ellis, the late Jeffrey...

Marilyn Newstadt Schlitter
Marilyn Newstadt Schlitter

Marilyn Newstadt Schlitter, April 10, 1936 - July 24, 2025 Beloved wife of James D. Schlitter; loving mother of JoAnne Levy (Jim Thomeczek), Ellen Sue Levy (Carl Desenberg), Jerry Lundsgaard, Nancy...

Jack R. Itzkowitz
Jack R. Itzkowitz

Jack R. Itzkowitz, July 24, 2025 Beloved husband of Nancy Sue Itzkowitz; dear father and father-in-law of Jonathan (Angelica Boyd) Itzkowitz and Robert (Rebecca) Itzkowitz; dear grandfather of William...

Joan Ruth Feuer Goltzman
Joan Ruth Feuer Goltzman

In Loving Memory: Joan Ruth Feuer Goltzman It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend Joan Ruth Feuer Goltzman on July 23, 2025. She was...

Barron Leonard Minkin
Barron Leonard Minkin

Barron L Minkin, 83, of Plantation, FL passed away on July 21, 2025. Born in St. louis, MO on April 12, 1942, Barron was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a retired...

Lois Sher
Lois Sher

Lois Sher, 02/05/1939 – 07/20/2025 Lois Sher passed away on July 20th, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Sher; devoted mother to the late Lisa Sher Lux, Laura, Joel and Jeremy Sher; Adored...

Irvin Robert Zwibelman
Irvin Robert Zwibelman

Irvin Robert Zwibelman, affectionately known as Irv, passed away peacefully in St. Louis, MO, on July 18, 2025, leaving behind a rich legacy of love, dedication, and service. Born to Louis and Celia...

Donald G. Soffer
Donald G. Soffer

DONALD G. SOFFER, 12/13/1931 – 7/18/2025 Donald Gene Soffer passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on July 18th, 2025. Born in East St. Louis to Augusta (Krupnick) and Sam...

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Leonard Bain

Leonard Bain, July 14, 2025 Beloved husband of the late Shelley Sirkin Bain.  Dear father of Wendy Bain and Ben (Karen) Bain.  Loving Papa of Caleb Fick and Sammy Bain.  Dear brother of Bill (June)...

Phyllis Kidder
Phyllis Kidder

Phyllis Kidder, 85, a devoted and loving wife, mother, and passionate animal lover, passed away on July 14, 2025. Born on August 1, 1939 in Houston, TX, Phyllis’s nurturing character extended to her...

William Morrow (Billy) Becker
William Morrow (Billy) Becker

William Morrow (Billy) Becker, lifelong resident of St. Louis, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on July 13, 2025. He was 80 years old. He was the proud father of Joe (Jen Becker), Jenny (Bob...

Morton “Morty” Bertish
Morton “Morty” Bertish

Morton “Morty” Bertish, 11/14/1950 – 07/11/2025 With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Morton Bertish, a devoted husband, beloved father, grandfather, brother and passionate community...

Sandra Sokol
Sandra Sokol

Sandra Sokol, July 9, 2025 Beloved mother of Brad Geller, Cynthia Arnold, and Eric Myles Geller; dear grandmother of Channing Arnold and Chase Arnold; dear sister and sister-in-law of Stanley Sokol...

Mindy Sue Price
Mindy Sue Price

Mindy Sue Price passed unexpectedly on Monday, July 7, 2025 Adored wife of Howard, beloved mother of Matthew Lee Price, Deborah (Joel Jennings) Price, and Melissa Price Susman, best YaYa to Madison...

Norman Ray Bronson
Norman Ray Bronson

Norman Ray Bronson, a lifelong resident of Olivette, passed away on July 3, 2025.  He was the widower of his love and joy, Elizabeth Grace Bronson, dear father of Peter (Danielle), Elyse Easley (Preston)...

Marlin Kravitz
Marlin Kravitz

Marlin Kravitz, July 4, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. Beloved husband of the late Myra Kravitz (nee Greenspan). Dear father of Larry (Alice) Kravitz, Ronn (Cheri) Kravitz, Daryl (Nancy) Kravitz, and...

Robert "Bob" Cook
Robert “Bob” Cook

Robert Alan Cook - aka Bob, Uncle Bob, UB or Yoo-Bee - died peacefully in the presence of loved ones in his home in Palo Alto, CA on Friday, June 27, 2025 at the time – appropriately for a mathematician...

Joan Singer Schiele
Joan Singer Schiele

Joan Singer Schiele, 1934-2025 Joan Singer Schiele passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Monday, June 23, 2025, at her home in St. Louis. She was preceded in death by her husband...

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