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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

June Rubin Bierman
June Rubin Bierman

  June Rubin Bierman, age 98, passed away peacefully at her home at The Gatesworth on June 12, 2026 after a brief illness. To all who knew her, June was both ageless and beautiful inside and...

Alvin Werner
Alvin Werner

Alvin Werner, June 11, 2026 Alvin Werner, lifelong resident of University City and beloved pharmacist at Ladue Rexall, passed away quietly at home on June 11, 2026, at the age of 95.  He is held in...

Skip Spielberg
Skip Spielberg

Skip Spielberg, 8/9/1949 – 6/6/2026 Frank "Skip" Spielberg, beloved husband, father, grandfather, businessman, community leader, and friend to countless people, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026,...

John Lawrence Roos
John Lawrence Roos

John Lawrence Roos, 02/14/1939 – 05/30/2026 Beloved husband of Linda; cherished father of Randy (Kathy) Roos, Tom (Jennifer) Roos and Elizabeth (Andy) Doyle; dear grandfather to Jessica Roos, Moss...

Shirley Krichmar Murray
Shirley Krichmar Murray

Shirley Krichmar Murray, March 29, 1936-June 4, 2026 Shirley Krichmar Murray, a woman of warmth, intellect, and creativity, passed away in St. Louis MO where she had spent her final years surrounded...

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Louise Merle Rosen

Louise Merle Rosen, October 3, 1946 – June 1, 2026 Louise Merle Rosen passed away peacefully at home at age 79 on June 1st.  She was surrounded by her children and husband who had been devoted to...

Rosali Anselmi Albert
Rosali Anselmi Albert

Rosali Anselmi Albert, May 28, 2026, born Pato Branco, Brazil, October 4, 1947 Beloved wife of Arthur Albert.  Dear step-mother of Richard (Rebecca) Albert and Lisa Albert.  Loving grandmother of...

John David Levy Jr.
John David Levy Jr.

John David Levy Jr. (“David”) passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Lucy Shelden Levy; dear father of Josh Levy (Sarah), David Levy (Cheska), and the late...

Vicki L. Moldafsky
Vicki L. Moldafsky

Vicki L. Moldafsky (nee Ganter), September 20, 1943 – May 27, 2026 Beloved wife of the late Glenn W. Moldafsky; dear mother and mother-in-law of Bob (Lisa) Moldafsky and Judy (Jeff) West; dear grandmother...

Richard Mariam
Richard Mariam

Richard Mariam, May 30, 2026 Richard “Rick” Mariam, beloved husband of 50 years to Lois Mariam, devoted father, grandfather, brother, and son of the late Phillip and Francine Mariam, and cherished...

Obituary
Helene Siegel

Helene Siegel, May 27, 2026 Beloved wife of the late Cordell Siegel; dear mother and mother-in-law of Julie Siegel and Craig (Kate) Siegel; dear grandmother of Noah, Olivia and Caleb Siegel. Graveside...

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Caryn Beth Levinson

Caryn Beth Levinson, née Mink, passed away on March 7, 2026, surrounded by her children. Born September 8, 1952, to Joseph and Ida Mink, Caryn grew up in University City, had a brief sojourn to Santa...

Marshall Scott Epstein
Marshall Scott Epstein

Marshall Scott Epstein, February 20, 1967 – May 26, 2026 Marshall Scott Epstein was born on February 20, 1967. He is survived by his wife, Deanna, with whom he shared 22 years of marriage. He is...

Les Nackman
Les Nackman

LES NACKMAN, September 14, 1926 – May 23, 2026 Nearly 100 years old, Les Nackman lived a life marked by deep love, enduring friendships, and generosity. He passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026,...

John Eldon DeMott
John Eldon DeMott

John Eldon DeMott, May 14, 1952 - May 21, 2026 Beloved husband of Robyn DeMott for 48 years; dear son of the late Edith and the late Eldon C. DeMott; dear brother and brother-in-law of Karen Moore...

Joy Lieberman
Joy Lieberman

  Mignon Joy (Orenstein) Lieberman, died peacefully at home on May 21, 2026, at the age of 95. Though only 4’9” at her tallest, Joy was a giant to both her family and her community. Born...

Jacob “Jake” Leventhal
Jacob “Jake” Leventhal

Jacob “Jake” Leventhal, 88, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 19, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply. Born in Brooklyn and raised in St. Louis, Jake was the kind of person you...

Judith Rawdon
Judith Rawdon

Judith Rawdon (aka Judy, Mom, Granny, and Granny Goose) was born on April 4, 1937, and passed away on February 24, 2026. During the 88 years in between, she shined brightly across the world and left...

Judith Boigon Davidson
Judith Boigon Davidson

Judith Boigon Davidson, 76, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed away May 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and community. Born on July 28, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan, Judith lived a life...

Obituary
Etele Waldman Kohn

Etele Waldman Kohn, August 21, 1936 - May 17, 2026 Cherished wife of the late Judge Louis M. Kohn; amazing mother and mother-in-law of Michael Kohn and Linda Dembo (Dr. Philip); loving grandmother (“Nan”)...

Lorraine “Lorry” Franzel
Lorraine “Lorry” Franzel

Lorraine “Lorry” Franzel, July 10th, 1934 – May 15th, 2026 Lorraine “ Lorry” Franzel passed away on May 15th, 2026.  Beloved wife of the late Richard Franzel. Cherished mother of Joy (Steve)...

Harland J. Fox
Harland J. Fox

Harland J. Fox, of Maryland Heights, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on May 13, 2026 at the age of 64.  He was born to Frank and Phyllis Fox, on May 29, 1961 in St,...

Frances S. Cohen
Frances S. Cohen

Frances S. Cohen, 7/02/1930 – 5/15/2026 Frances (Fran) S. Cohen passed away on May 15, 2026, at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Jerome A. Cohen; cherished mother of Barbara Swerdlin (Dr....

Herbert Bennett Raiffie
Herbert Bennett Raiffie

Herbert Bennett Raiffie, 87, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026.  Born December 24, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri, Herb spent most of his life there before moving to Scottsdale, Arizona, where...

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