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St. Louis Jewish Light

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St. Louis Jewish Light

Obituaries

Samuel Goldstein

Samuel Goldstein

Published May 1, 2025

Samuel Goldstein, April 25, 2025 Beloved father and father-in-law of Daniel Goldstein (Absera Melaku), Debbie Fox (Drae), and Dena Goldstein; dear grandfather of Axum and Abyssinia Goldstein and Madison...

Gilbert “Gil” Wales Chapman

Gilbert “Gil” Wales Chapman

Published April 30, 2025

Gilbert “Gil” Wales Chapman, 78, passed away on April 23, 2025, in University City, Missouri. Born on January 13, 1947, in Hartford, Connecticut, he was the son of Ralph and Evelyn Chapman (née...

Adrienne Momi

Adrienne Momi

Published April 30, 2025

Adrienne Momi, born February 10, 1943, passed away at the age of 82 on March 19, 2025. It is with deep sorrow that we let you know that our Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Aunt and Cousin passed away...

Judith K. “Judy” Sipkin

Judith K. “Judy” Sipkin

Published April 29, 2025

Judith K. “Judy” Sipkin, December 25, 1943 – April 28, 2025 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Judith K. Sipkin (née Schukar), known to all as Judy, on April 28, 2025,...

John R. Keyes

John R. Keyes

Published April 25, 2025

John R. Keyes, April 24, 2025 John passed away Thursday morning after a long illness. Dear son of Jesse H., Jr. and Mary L. Keyes; Beloved husband of Susan Keyes; dear brother of Jesse H. (Diana)...

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)...

Obituary

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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