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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

Carol (Leman) Kopitsky

Carol (Leman) Kopitsky

Published June 21, 2025

Carol (Leman) Kopitsky, 81, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born October 30, 1943, in Rock Island, Illinois, the daughter of Harry and Charlotte (Lubo) Leman. Carol...

Gene W. Spector, M.D.

Gene W. Spector, M.D.

Published June 20, 2025

Gene W. Spector, M.D.  (06/21/1932 – 06/16/2025) Beloved husband of Barbara Spector; dear father and father-in-law of Betsy (Jeff) Schechter and Wendy Eisenberg; dear stepfather of Jeanne Messing...

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Arthur L. Prensky, M.D.

Published June 18, 2025

Arthur L. Prensky, M.D., June 16, 2025 Beloved husband of the late Vivian Prensky and the late Sheila Prensky. Dear brother of Simon Prensky (Susan). Arthur received his medical degree at New York...

Maury Poscover

Maury Poscover

Published June 17, 2025

Maury Poscover, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025, at the age of 81. Born in St. Louis on January 13,1944, Maury lived a life grounded in purpose, service,...

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Alan Jay Turken

Published June 16, 2025

Alan Jay Turken died June 15, 2025 at the age of 92. Loving husband of Beverly Turken; dear father and father-in-law of Sherri Hamric and the late Terry Hutkins-Riley (Robert); dear grandfather of Tori...

Jeffrey S. Ellis

Jeffrey S. Ellis

Published June 13, 2025

Jeffrey S. Ellis, June 9, 2025 in Louisville, KY Beloved son of James (Dotty) and the late Patricia Ellis.  Dear brother of Steven (Jeanie) Ellis, Robert (Julie) Ellis, and the late Barry Ellis.  ...

Edward Steinback

Edward Steinback

Published June 13, 2025

Edward Steinback, September 26, 1942 – June 2, 2025 Ed is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carolyn “Sissy” Kalmon Steinback; his daughter Cynthia (Paul) Henderson; his two sons, Geoffrey...

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Andrea Richman

Published June 13, 2025

Andrea Richman, June 12, 2025 Beloved wife of the late Lester M. Richman for 55 years. Dear mother of Steven (Carrie Jane) Richman and Robert (Nancy) Richman. Loving grandmother of Madeline (Brandon)...

Steven Felix Cohen

Steven Felix Cohen

Published June 12, 2025

Steven Felix Cohen, April 14, 2025 Steven Cohen passed away on April 14, 2025, after a diligent fight against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease. He worked hard in his early years, enabling...

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Evelyn Kleiman

Published June 11, 2025

After 97 remarkable years filled with love, selflessness, wisdom, and grace, we announce the passing of Evelyn Kleiman, age 97, on June 9, 2025. Evelyn, a resident of Covenant Place, was known for her...

Charles Richard “Dick” Horwitz

Charles Richard “Dick” Horwitz

Published June 10, 2025

Charles Richard “Dick” Horwitz (1938-2025) It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dick Horwitz. Dick passed away peacefully at Evelyn’s House, a hospice home, on June 8, 2025,...

Doris Wilson Finger

Doris Wilson Finger

Published June 9, 2025

  Doris Wilson Finger, June 1, 2025 Beloved wife of the late Donald H. Finger; dear mother and mother-in-law of John W. (Jacqueline R.M.) Finger; grandmother of Melissa J. (Gerry Jehling)...

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