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St. Louis Jewish Light

Obituaries

Dr. Mark H. Comensky

Dr. Mark H. Comensky

Published April 24, 2025

Dr. Mark H. Comensky, April 24, 2025 Dr. Mark H. Comensky of Nevada, MO passed away on April 24, 2025 at age 72. Beloved father of his cherished son, Tiras Comensky. Loving brother of Larry (Faith)...

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Vivian Zvibleman

Published April 24, 2025

Vivian Zvibleman, April 24, 2025 Vivian Zvibleman, a beloved teacher whose gentle spirit and boundless patience touched the lives of countless children and families over the course of more than 50 years,...

David Owen Feldman

David Owen Feldman

Published April 21, 2025

David Owen Feldman, age 81, of Tinley Park, IL (but originally from St. Louis, MO), passed on April 20, 2025 in Tinley Park, IL.  David was born on August 7, 1943 in St. Louis, MO, the son...

Pope Francis meets with Hispanic Jewish leaders from Argentina, Spain and the United States at the Vatican on Aug. 22 2019. (Courtesy of Hispanic Jewish Foundation)

Pope Francis, a champion of Jewish-Catholic dialogue, dies at 88

Andrew Silow-Carroll, JTAPublished April 21, 2025

Pope Francis, who significantly advanced the Catholic Church’s relationship with Jews and Israel by actively promoting dialogue, reconciliation and a strong stance against antisemitism, died Monday,...

Ronald "Ron" Teper

Ronald “Ron” Teper

Published April 19, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Teper, November 23, 1935 - April 17, 2025 Beloved husband of Roslyn Teper for 58 years; dear father and father-in-law of Marla (Kurt) Placke and Aaron (Gayle) Teper; Grandfather...

Sheila Flom

Sheila Flom

Published April 17, 2025

Sheila Flom, April 16, 2025 Born April 26, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY; Beloved wife of Richard M. Flom; dear mother and mother-in-law of Tracey Singer (Jeffrey) and Marjorie Salvaterra (Christopher);...

Sharon Fox

Sharon Fox

Published April 14, 2025

Sharon Jeanne Fox, April 11, 2025; age 80 Beloved wife of Steven Horwitz.  Dear mother of Jason (Adrienne Seegers) Dierberg.  Loving grandmother of Fern and Skye Dierberg.  Cherished daughter of...

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Jacqueline “Jackie” Rudolph

Published April 14, 2025

Jacqueline “Jackie” Rudolph, April 8, 2025 Beloved daughter of the late William and the late Rose Mary Rudolph.  Dear sister of the late Gerald (late Donna) Rudolph, the late Joyce Rudolph, Helen...

Paulette Rose Kreisman

Paulette Rose Kreisman

Published April 14, 2025

Paulette Rose Kreisman, passed away December 23, 2024 Wife of Alan Kreisman, daughter of Lucille and Edward Rose. Sister of Clifford and Jeffrey Rose. Stepmother of Lawrence Kreisman and Stacy (Kreisman)...

Irving Myron Goldstein

Irving Myron Goldstein

Published April 11, 2025

Irving Myron Goldstein (Oofie) passed away peacefully on April 10th at the age of 100 years old. Born in St. Louis, where he resided for 55 Years before moving to Boynton Beach, Fl. Irving was...

Nicole Joy Maune

Nicole Joy Maune

Published April 10, 2025

Nicole Joy Maune, January 15, 1976 – March 18, 2025 Nicole Maune passed away on March 18, 2025. Beloved wife to Chase; Dearest Sister of Randy; Mommy to Shadow; Devoted friend to those she loved...

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Sharon (Becker) Finkelstein

Published April 9, 2025

Sharon (Becker) Finkelstein, 82, of Memphis, TN (formerly of St. Louis, MO) passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, with her family by her side. Mrs. Finkelstein is preceded in death by her husband,...

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