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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

Maier Chaim Sadwin
Maier Chaim Sadwin

Maier Chaim Sadwin, March 20, 2025 Beloved husband of Phyllis Fine Sadwin for 30 wonderful years. Maier was born in Matapan, Massachusetts in 1937 to Morton and Bella Sadwin. He was the third...

Lipman "Bip" Cohen
Lipman “Bip” Cohen

Lipman "Bip" Cohen, December 14, 1935 – May 4, 2025 Lipman “Bip” Cohen passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born and raised in University City, Missouri,...

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Hortense Joy Growe

Hortense Joy Growe passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, grateful to the end for each of life’s many blessings. A matriarch in the truest sense, her life was a living example of what it means to put...

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Carol Portman

Carol Portman, April 15, 2025 Carol Portman (91) died peacefully in her sleep the morning of Tuesday, April 15. She was the beloved wife of the late Darwin Portman; mother of Alan (late Molly) Portman...

Amy Michele Ginsberg
Amy Michele Ginsberg

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Amy Michele Ginsberg on April 30, 2025, at the age of 42. Cherished daughter of Wendy Ginsberg, preceded in death by her father,...

Joanne Kohn
Joanne Kohn

Joanne Kohn (nee Jacobs), longtime leader in the St. Louis arts community, died on April 14, 2025, at age 91. Mrs. Kohn grew up in Omaha and attended Central High School, where she was voted “Miss...

Samuel Goldstein
Samuel Goldstein

Samuel Goldstein, April 25, 2025 Beloved father and father-in-law of Daniel Goldstein (Absera Melaku), Debbie Fox (Drae), and Dena Goldstein; dear grandfather of Axum and Abyssinia Goldstein and Madison...

Gilbert “Gil” Wales Chapman
Gilbert “Gil” Wales Chapman

Gilbert “Gil” Wales Chapman, 78, passed away on April 23, 2025, in University City, Missouri. Born on January 13, 1947, in Hartford, Connecticut, he was the son of Ralph and Evelyn Chapman (née...

Adrienne Momi
Adrienne Momi

Adrienne Momi, born February 10, 1943, passed away at the age of 82 on March 19, 2025. It is with deep sorrow that we let you know that our Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Aunt and Cousin passed away...

Judith K. “Judy” Sipkin
Judith K. “Judy” Sipkin

Judith K. “Judy” Sipkin, December 25, 1943 – April 28, 2025 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Judith K. Sipkin (née Schukar), known to all as Judy, on April 28, 2025,...

John R. Keyes
John R. Keyes

John R. Keyes, April 24, 2025 John passed away Thursday morning after a long illness. Dear son of Jesse H., Jr. and Mary L. Keyes; Beloved husband of Susan Keyes; dear brother of Jesse H. (Diana)...

Dr. Mark H. Comensky
Dr. Mark H. Comensky

Dr. Mark H. Comensky, April 24, 2025 Dr. Mark H. Comensky of Nevada, MO passed away on April 24, 2025 at age 72. Beloved father of his cherished son, Tiras Comensky. Loving brother of Larry (Faith)...

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Vivian Zvibleman

Vivian Zvibleman, April 24, 2025 Vivian Zvibleman, a beloved teacher whose gentle spirit and boundless patience touched the lives of countless children and families over the course of more than 50 years,...

David Owen Feldman
David Owen Feldman

David Owen Feldman, age 81, of Tinley Park, IL (but originally from St. Louis, MO), passed on April 20, 2025 in Tinley Park, IL.  David was born on August 7, 1943 in St. Louis, MO, the son...

Pope Francis meets with Hispanic Jewish leaders from Argentina, Spain and the United States at the Vatican on Aug. 22 2019. (Courtesy of Hispanic Jewish Foundation)
Pope Francis, a champion of Jewish-Catholic dialogue, dies at 88

Pope Francis, who significantly advanced the Catholic Church’s relationship with Jews and Israel by actively promoting dialogue, reconciliation and a strong stance against antisemitism, died Monday,...

Ronald "Ron" Teper
Ronald “Ron” Teper

Ronald "Ron" Teper, November 23, 1935 - April 17, 2025 Beloved husband of Roslyn Teper for 58 years; dear father and father-in-law of Marla (Kurt) Placke and Aaron (Gayle) Teper; Grandfather...

Sheila Flom
Sheila Flom

Sheila Flom, April 16, 2025 Born April 26, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY; Beloved wife of Richard M. Flom; dear mother and mother-in-law of Tracey Singer (Jeffrey) and Marjorie Salvaterra (Christopher);...

Sharon Fox
Sharon Fox

Sharon Jeanne Fox, April 11, 2025; age 80 Beloved wife of Steven Horwitz.  Dear mother of Jason (Adrienne Seegers) Dierberg.  Loving grandmother of Fern and Skye Dierberg.  Cherished daughter of...

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Jacqueline “Jackie” Rudolph

Jacqueline “Jackie” Rudolph, April 8, 2025 Beloved daughter of the late William and the late Rose Mary Rudolph.  Dear sister of the late Gerald (late Donna) Rudolph, the late Joyce Rudolph, Helen...

Paulette Rose Kreisman
Paulette Rose Kreisman

Paulette Rose Kreisman, passed away December 23, 2024 Wife of Alan Kreisman, daughter of Lucille and Edward Rose. Sister of Clifford and Jeffrey Rose. Stepmother of Lawrence Kreisman and Stacy (Kreisman)...

Irving Myron Goldstein
Irving Myron Goldstein

Irving Myron Goldstein (Oofie) passed away peacefully on April 10th at the age of 100 years old. Born in St. Louis, where he resided for 55 Years before moving to Boynton Beach, Fl. Irving was...

Nicole Joy Maune
Nicole Joy Maune

Nicole Joy Maune, January 15, 1976 – March 18, 2025 Nicole Maune passed away on March 18, 2025. Beloved wife to Chase; Dearest Sister of Randy; Mommy to Shadow; Devoted friend to those she loved...

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Sharon (Becker) Finkelstein

Sharon (Becker) Finkelstein, 82, of Memphis, TN (formerly of St. Louis, MO) passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, with her family by her side. Mrs. Finkelstein is preceded in death by her husband,...

Roberta Levin Brown
Roberta Levin Brown

Roberta Levin Brown, January 2, 1936 - April 2, 2025 Beloved wife of the late Robert Brown. Loving mother of Craig (Kristi) Brown, Pam (Craig) Bohon, and Cindy (Dan) Heymann. Loving grandmother...

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