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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

Gerhard J. Petzall
Gerhard J. Petzall

Gerhard J. Petzall passed away on August 12, 2025, at the age of 94. He was born in Magdeburg, Germany, on June 13, 1931, to Erich and Stephanie Petzall. In 1937, the family fled Germany, settling in...

Yehuda Novick
Yehuda Novick

In Loving Memory of Yehuda Novick It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and husband, Yehuda Novick. Yehuda passed away peacefully...

Marilyn L. Dardick
Marilyn L. Dardick

In Loving Memory of Marilyn L. Dardick It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marilyn Dardick, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, who left this...

Richard “Rick” Jay Tash
Richard “Rick” Jay Tash

Richard “Rick” Jay Tash passed away peacefully at his home on August 8th, 2025. He was surrounded by his sons. Rick was the beloved husband of the late Lisa Tash, father  to Andrew Tash (Katelyn)...

Eleanor Ruth Dubinsky Landesman
Eleanor Ruth Dubinsky Landesman

Eleanor (Ellie) Ruth Dubinsky Landesman passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025 in Delray Beach, FL. Born in St. Louis on October 19, 1926 to the late Kate Weisstein Dubinsky and Carl Dubinsky....

Mandy Rubenstein
Mandy Rubenstein

Mandy Rubenstein, July 27, 2025 Beloved wife of the late Richard D. Rubenstein; dear mother of Adam Rubenstein (Kelly) and Jeremy Rubenstein (Kim); dear grandmother of Peyton, Carson Rubenstein, Hannah...

Evelyn Ginsberg
Evelyn Ginsberg

Evelyn Ginsberg, 05/25/1932 – 08/07/2025 Evelyn Ginsberg passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025. Beloved wife of Frank Ginsberg for 75 years; devoted mother to Mark (Jane) Ginsberg, Viki (Tom) Diedrich,...

Joyce Kleban
Joyce Kleban

Joyce Kleban, 4/16/1927-8/4/2025 Wife of the late Edgar B. Kleban, mother of Ken (Jackie) Kleban and Betsy (Spencer) Garland, grandmother of Lauren (John) Tomich, Robbie Kleban, Michael Kleban, Andy...

Carol Rafsky
Carol Rafsky

Carol Rafsky (nee Gerr), May 1, 1951 – August 3, 2025 Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Beloved wife of the late Louis Rafsky.  Dear mother of David (Kirsten Shelton) Rafsky and Cheryl...

Harry Shank
Harry Shank

Harry Shank, August 3, 2025 Born August 27, 1925. Beloved husband of the late Reva Shank for 67 years; dear father and father-in-law of Terri Shank (Stephen Harper), Gary (Diane) and Gayle Shank...

Obituary
Rachel Soffer Badt

Rachel Soffer Badt, July 17, 2025 Rachel was the daughter of Stanley and Bunny Soffer. Born and raised in Clayton, she was a graduate of Clayton High School and Bradley University. She is survived by...

Dr. Allen Stuart Palmer
Dr. Allen Stuart Palmer

Dr. Allen Stuart Palmer, a longtime St. Louis OBGYN, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, at his home in Clayton. He was 85. He served generations of women with involved, personal care rooted in...

Obituary
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...

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