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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

Obituaries

Dr. David M. Reisler

Dr. David M. Reisler

Published September 19, 2024

On September 19, 2024, Dr. David M. Reisler passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife of 63 years, Fran (Fredman) Reisler, his children, Michael, Ronnie, Susan, and Larry, and his son-in-law Tzvi. ...

Eugene “Gene” Maurice Kornblum

Eugene “Gene” Maurice Kornblum

Published September 18, 2024

Eugene “Gene” Maurice Kornblum was born July 21, 1935, passed away in St. Louis on September 17, 2024. Through his vision and innovation, he built St. Louis Music Inc., the family business founded...

Debra Sue Rothman

Debra Sue Rothman

Published September 18, 2024

Debra Sue Rothman, February 1, 1955 - September 17, 2024 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Debra Sue Rothman on September 17, 2024.  Debby was the beloved daughter of the late...

Lawrence P. Badler

Lawrence P. Badler

Published September 18, 2024

Lawrence P. Badler, September 16, 2024 On September 16, 2024, Lawrence "Larry" Badler passed away peacefully. His life centered around his beloved wife Laurie and their children Matt, Sara, and...

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Sue Shrago

Published September 17, 2024

Sue Shrago, September 13, 2024 Dear mother of Chad Lott and Jason “Jay” Lott; dear daughter of the late Mary and the late Harry Shrago; beloved partner of the late Haim Cohen. dear friend to many...

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Roberta Horwitz

Published September 17, 2024

Roberta Mendell Horwitz passed away on Sept. 2, 2024.  Born to Hyme and Madelyn Mendell in St. Joseph, Mo.  She was the dear wife of Lester Horwitz and mother to Michael (Mary) Horwitz and Howard...

Hortense “Horty” Levinson

Hortense “Horty” Levinson

Published September 17, 2024

Hortense “Horty” Rosalie (Strauss) Levinson, OCTOBER 25, 1932 – AUGUST 29, 2024 Horty Levinson passed away peacefully at her Southern California home early in the morning on August 29, just months...

Edward Stanley Rader

Edward Stanley Rader

Published September 16, 2024

  Edward Stanley Rader was born on February 16, 1931, and died surrounded by family and friends on September 8, 2024, at the age of 93. Certain things defined him most clearly: an exceptional...

Jerome E. Glick

Jerome E. Glick

Published September 15, 2024

Jerome E. Glick, of Clayton, passed away on September 14, 2024. Son of the late Archie and the late Blanche Glick; Father of Janice Sandweiss, the late Debra Breningstall (Nesanel), Marcie Handler (Michael),...

Barbara Demba

Barbara Demba

Published September 10, 2024

Barbara Demba, September 8, 2024 in Atlanta, GA Dear mother of Barry Demba, Don (Jennifer) Demba and Gayle Newman. Loving grandmother of Paige, Grace and Nicholas Demba. Dear sister of Sue (the...

Allen H. Surinsky

Allen H. Surinsky

Published September 7, 2024

Allen H. Surinsky, September 5, 2024 Beloved husband of Edna Surinsky; dear father of Terry Surinsky (Mike Duncan), Wendy Surinsky and Andrew Surinsky (Ingrid); dear grandfather of Noah, Rosa and...

Michael Towerman

Michael Towerman

Published September 6, 2024

Michael Towerman, June 14, 1958 – September 5, 2024 Michael Towerman passed away on September 5, 2024, surrounded by family. Beloved husband of Barbara; loving father of Matthew (Amanda), Alison...

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