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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

Obituaries

Jodi B. Apter

Jodi B. Apter

Published November 19, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt love that we announce the passing of Jodi Beth Apter; who left this world on November 9, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph H. Apter.  Dear mother of Brandon...

Phyllis Cantor

Phyllis Cantor

Published November 17, 2024

Phyllis Faye Roth Schlezinger Cantor, died Saturday, November 16 at age 89. She was a resident of Village Shalom Senior Living in Overland Park, Kansas, where she received exceptional care from the...

Ina Makovsky

Ina Makovsky

Published November 17, 2024

Ina Makovsky passed away on November 15, 2024. Devoted wife of Ronald Makovsky for 74 years; loving mother and mother-in-law to Lynda (Charles) Egan and Susan (Joel) Manesberg; adored grandmother to...

Aleene K. Schneider Zawada

Aleene K. Schneider Zawada

Published November 15, 2024

Aleene K. Schneider Zawada, November 13, 2024 Beloved wife of the late Donald F. Zawada; dear sister of Arthur (Marcia) Schneider; dear aunt of Lisa (Peter) Gluck  and Emily (Kevin) Kispert; cousin...

Maury L. Lieberman

Maury L. Lieberman

Published November 13, 2024

Maury L. Lieberman, November 4, 2024 Beloved husband of Leslie Scallet Lieberman; dear son of the late Albert and the late Jeanette Lieberman; dear brother of Fredde Lieberman (Trang); dear brother-in-law...

Edward Neal Gershenson

Edward Neal Gershenson

Published November 13, 2024

Edward Neal Gershenson gained his eternal reward and entered his rest on November 11, 2024. Ed was born on February 26th, 1949 to Michael and Marjorie Gershenson, in St Louis, Missouri. Ed grew...

Jacob D. “Jack” Lite

Jacob D. “Jack” Lite

Published November 13, 2024

Jacob D. “Jack” Lite died on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2024, at the age of 96. He married the love of his life, Paula (née Tabachnik) in 1950, and they enjoyed a long and happy marriage...

William Ross Tennenbaum

William Ross Tennenbaum

Published November 13, 2024

William Ross Tennenbaum, October 13, 1945 – November 12, 2024 Dear father of Michael (Lisa) Tennenbaum. Loving grandfather of Rebekah and Hannah Tennenbaum.  Beloved brother of Carol Bailenson...

Marvin Frederick Feldman

Marvin Frederick Feldman

Published November 12, 2024

Marvin Frederick Feldman MPA/HA, FASNC, NCT, CNMT, of Jefferson City, MO passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 on his 75th birthday. Marvin was born in St. Louis, MO in 1949 to the late Alexander...

Nancy Jo Mayer

Nancy Jo Mayer

Published November 12, 2024

Nancy Jo Mayer passed away November 3, 2024 at Heart to Heart Hospice in Houston, Texas from her battle with cancer at the age of 78. She was born October 14, 1946 to parents Louis and Harriet Rosenberg. She...

Aaron Fredman

Aaron Fredman

Published November 12, 2024

Aaron Fredman, a beloved pillar of the St. Louis Jewish community, passed away on November 7, 2024 at the age of 95. Born in 1929, Aaron dedicated his life to family, Judaism, and community. Together...

Marshall N. Myers

Marshall N. Myers

Published November 11, 2024

Marshall N. Myers, November 10, 2024 Beloved husband of the late Sara Raskas Myers for almost 57 years.  Dear father of Edward (Marla) Myers, Anne (Danny Contreras) Myers and the late Stephanie...

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