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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

Obituaries

Janice Stein

Janice Stein

Published September 3, 2025

Janice (Janie) Levenson Spielberg Stein, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025 at the age of 77. Born on February 12, 1948 in Miami, Florida...

Herbert Lubowitz, M.D.

Herbert Lubowitz, M.D.

Published September 2, 2025

Herbert Lubowitz, M.D., August 30, 2025 Beloved husband of Gloria Lubowitz; dear father and father-in-law of Nancy Lubowitz, Amy (David) Cohen, and Elise (Lorenzo) Terrini; Grandfather of Samuel Cohen,...

Lena Ruth Rader

Lena Ruth Rader

Published September 2, 2025

Lena Ruth Rader (née Seligman), formerly of Granite City, Illinois, passed away on August 30, 2025, at the age of 89 in Milwaukee, WI. Lena shared 59 years of marriage in St. Louis with her beloved...

Marlene Maschan

Marlene Maschan

Published August 30, 2025

Marlene Maschan (née Koldun) passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at age 88. Beloved wife of the late Gerald “Jerry” Herbert Maschan. Loving mother of Jay Rothman of Mesa, AZ and Bonnie (Kenton)...

Carole Louise Levin

Carole Louise Levin

Published August 29, 2025

Carole Louise Levin, Born March 2, 1932, Died August 26, 2025 Mother of Elise (Norman) Rich, Paul (Lisa) Levin; grandmother of AJ (Ashley) Rich, Alex (Annie) Rich, and Harry (Valerie) Levin;  great-grandmother...

Lawrence David Perlmutter

Lawrence David Perlmutter

Published August 29, 2025

Lawrence David Perlmutter, August 28, 2025 Beloved husband of Amy Perlmutter for 65 years. Loving father and father-in-law of Deborah (Tim) Crahan and Donna Perlmutter. Proud grandfather of Dr....

Morton “Morty” Lee Gelber

Morton “Morty” Lee Gelber

Published August 28, 2025

Morton “Morty” Lee Gelber passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 26, 2025, with his family by his side. Morty was born July 20, 1939, to Harry and Florence Gelber in St. Louis, Missouri. He is...

Robert (Bob) Greenberg

Robert (Bob) Greenberg

Published August 27, 2025

Robert (Bob) Greenberg, August 27, 2025 Robert “Bob” Greenberg died as he lived—with peace, steadiness, and quiet strength. He was 92. For 67 years, Bob was devoted to his beloved wife, Maureen....

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Gregory A. “Greg” Rothberg

Published August 27, 2025

Gregory A. “Greg” Rothberg, August 27, 2025 Beloved partner of Jacki Dunn; dear son of the late Anita and the late Marvin S. Rothberg; dear brother of Doug Rothberg, the late Diane Ezell, Cathy Loser...

Bernard David Tischler

Bernard David Tischler

Published August 27, 2025

Bernard David Tischler, April 2, 1939 – August 27, 2025; Bernard (“Bernie”) David Tischler was born to Sylvia and Samuel Tischler (both deceased). He was previously married to Marcia Preston (deceased...

Lois Bender

Lois Bender

Published August 25, 2025

Lois Bender, 5/31/1928 - 8/20/2025 It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  Lois Bender passed away peacefully...

Arlene Safron Goldstein

Arlene Safron Goldstein

Published August 25, 2025

Arlene Safron Goldstein, July 12, 2025 Beloved wife of the late Irwin Goldstein; dear mother of Adam (Eunice) Goldstein and Carly Goldstein; grandmother of Avery Goldstein; dear sister of Richard...

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