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St. Louis Jewish Light

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St. Louis Jewish Light

Obituaries

Lawrence Howard Weltman

Lawrence Howard Weltman

Published January 24, 2024

Lawrence Howard Weltman, May 31, 1943 – January 23, 2024 Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years...

Emily Lynn Alper

Emily Lynn Alper

Published January 24, 2024

Emily Lynn Alper, May 27, 1986 – January 21, 2024 Cherished daughter of Steve and Ellen (Redler) Alper; older sister and best friend of Melissa and Wade Forrester and Andi Alper; doting aunt...

Director Norman Jewison and actor Chaim Topol (Tevye) share a laugh on the set of the 1971 film “Fiddler on the Roof.” Courtesy of Zeitgeist Films.

Norman Jewison, ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ director and lifelong friend of the Jews, dies at 97

ANDREW LAPIN, JTAPublished January 22, 2024

(JTA) – In a 2022 documentary on the making of the 1971 film “Fiddler on the Roof,” Norman Jewison relayed a by-now familiar anecdote: When producers of the Broadway musical approached him for the...

Alan Popkin

Alan Popkin

Published January 21, 2024

Alan Popkin passed away peacefully on January 20, 2023 at his home in St. Louis, Missouri. He was 89 years old. Alan believed strongly in being honest, accepting others for who they are, and going after...

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James Lee “JJ” Watel Jr.

Published January 19, 2024

James Lee "JJ" Watel Jr. passed away peacefully on January 15, 2024. Son of the late Esther and Jim Watel, brother of Lucie Watel, Jenny Watel, and Abby Watel Nellans. JJ had struggled with mental...

Myra Irene Levine

Myra Irene Levine

Published January 19, 2024

Myra Irene Levine, January 18, 2024 Beloved wife of the late Robert Levine; dear mother of Lisa Levine, Michael Levine (Licia Terranova), and Scott Levine (Margaretta Mendenhall), and Paula McMaster;...

Michael Scissors

Michael Scissors

Published January 17, 2024

Michael Scissors, loving husband of Lori Scissors, passed away surrounded by his family on January 16, 2024. He is the father of Benjamin Scissors and Jacob Scissors (Brigid); son of Judi Scissors...

Richard Benkof

Richard Benkof

Published January 17, 2024

Richard Benkof, January 11, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Richard Benkof, husband of Phyllis Cucchi Benkof, brother of Barbara Bianco, Nancy Benkof (Paul...

William Lee "Bill" Nussbaum

William Lee “Bill” Nussbaum

Published January 17, 2024

William Lee "Bill" Nussbaum passed away on January 12, 2024 in Pompano Beach, FL at the age of 83. He is survived by his sister Betty Kerman, and his 2 children: William Lee Nussbaum, Jr. (Glenn...

Marie Cori

Marie Cori

Published January 16, 2024

Marie Cori, January 14, 2024, Born in Paris, France, April 4, 1934 Loving mother of Steve (Debbie) Cori and David Cori. Beloved daughter of the late Issak and Kayla Kolkowiz. Cherished grandmother...

Loretta Dobkin

Loretta Dobkin

Published January 16, 2024

Loretta Dobkin, January 14, 2024 Dear daughter of the late Morris and the late Sarah Dobkin; Dear sister of Ronald (Joan) Dobkin; Dear aunt of Julie and Jeff Keeling and Kelly Schumaker;  Dear great-aunt...

Norma Lee Rader

Norma Lee Rader

Published January 16, 2024

Norma Lee Rader (nee Hollander) passed away on January 13, 2024, at the age of 89. In her final moments, she was surrounded by family and close friends. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on October...

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