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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

Obituaries

Barbara Sharon Lancaster

Barbara Sharon Lancaster

Published March 11, 2025

Barbara Sharon Lancaster, passed away on March 7, 2025. Beloved daughter of the late Jacob and Adele Kelman. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Joyce (the late Stanley) Schneiderman. Dear aunt of Shari,...

Marilyn Rosengarten

Marilyn Rosengarten

Published March 10, 2025

Marilyn Rosengarten, March 9, 2025 Beloved wife of the late Joseph Rosengarten; dear mother and mother-in-law of Tracey (Michael) Alter and Debra (Jason) Shepherd;  Grandmother to Kayla Miller, Stephen...

Morrie M. Mayer

Morrie M. Mayer

Published March 5, 2025

Morrie M. Mayer, August 17, 1946 – February 26, 2025 Our beloved father, Morrie M. Mayer, passed away peacefully in Heart to Heart Hospice House in Houston, Texas on February 26, 2025 at the age...

Ruth C. Levin

Ruth C. Levin

Published March 5, 2025

Ruth C. Levin, March 1, 2025, in Lutz, Florida Beloved wife of the late Richard M. Levin. Dear mother of Jay Levin and Jill (Charles) Cotten. Loving grandmother of Kimberly (Benjamin) Pearse, Katherine...

Joan Cohen

Joan Cohen

Published March 5, 2025

Joan Cohen (née Zimmerman), age 83, daughter of Jay Zimmerman and Bernice (Tommy) Zimmerman (née Tucker), died 24 February 2025 from the effects of Alzheimer’s. Joan is survived by her sister, Jill...

Mildred Schermer

Mildred Schermer

Published March 4, 2025

Mildred Schermer, March 1, 2025 Beloved wife of the late Sidney M. Schermer; dear mother of Jill Schermer and Alan Schermer; dear grandmother of David Schermer and Jonathan Schermer; dear daughter of...

Joy Sandweiss

Joy Sandweiss

Published March 3, 2025

Joy Sandweiss, March 30, 1929-March 2, 2025 Marilyn Joy Sandweiss died peacefully in Minneapolis on March 2, following a long illness. Born March 30, 1929, to Elsie and Morris Glik, Joy grew up in...

Ellen Paskar

Ellen Paskar

Published March 3, 2025

Ellen Paskar, February 13, 1949 – March 1, 2025 Ellen Paskar passed away on March 1, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Beloved wife to Dr. Larry Paskar; Devoted mother of Mark (Leah) Paskar, Jeffrey...

Jay Baron

Jay Baron

Published February 27, 2025

Jay Baron, December 4, 1931 - February 21, 2025 Beloved husband of the late Brenda L. Rosen Baron for 53 years.  Dear father of David Baron, Debbie Baron and Greg (Katie Reese) Baron. Loving grandfather...

Rose Goldberg

Rose Goldberg

Published February 26, 2025

Rose Goldberg, February 22, 2025 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Rose Goldberg - wife of the late Harold Goldberg; dear mother (and mother-in-law) of Phyllis...

Kenneth M. Schimel

Kenneth M. Schimel

Published February 22, 2025

Kenneth M. Schimel (February 9, 1938 – February 21, 2025) Kenneth Schimel passed away on February 21, 2025. Beloved husband to Olivia Schimel; Devoted father of Jay (Laura) Schimel, Susan (Tim) Cooney;...

Barbara Liberman

Barbara Liberman

Published February 21, 2025

Barbara Liberman (nee Rudman), born August 9, 1936, passed away at the age of 88 on February 18, 2025. She was born in St. Louis, MO into a musical family. Barbara graduated at the top of her class...

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