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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

Betty Lehrman

Betty Lehrman

Published January 14, 2024

Betty Lehrman, January 13, 2024 Beloved wife of Arnold Lehrman for 62 years. Devoted mother of Debbie (Jerry) Alexander, Gary (Sally) Lehrman, Joan (Robert) Denison, and Robyn (Scott) Meyer. Cherished...

Gerald Kraft

Gerald Kraft

Published January 12, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS – Gerald Kraft, age 92, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 26, 1931 to the late Philip and Bessie (Bauer) Kraft. He was a 1949...

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Dr. Fred Stopsky

Published January 11, 2024

Dr. Fred Stopsky, aged 93, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2023 with his dear wife, Kate, by his side. Fred was born to Rubin and Gertrude...

Michael Jeffrey Marks

Michael Jeffrey Marks

Published January 8, 2024

Michael Jeffrey Marks, Age 64, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024, at St. Lukes Hospital. He was born on March 8, 1959, to Leonard & Stefanie Marks in Wilmington, DE. Michael Marks was a...

Bernard Salky

Bernard Salky

Published January 8, 2024

Bernard Salky, December 16, 1928-January 7, 2024 Bernard (Burney) Salky, known to some as “Big Benny” or “Benny,” passed away on January 7, 2024, at 95-years old. He was born...

Rose Pearl Waldman

Rose Pearl Waldman

Published January 8, 2024

Rose Pearl Waldman (née Spiritus) passed away January 6th, 2024. She was 96 years old. She contributed her longevity to meditation, which she did twice a day for 53 years. She was preceded in death...

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Linda Beth Hoffman Wallach

Published January 4, 2024

Linda Beth Hoffman Wallach, December 24, 2023 We are sad to announce the passing of Linda Beth (Hoffman) Wallach. Linda was born on December 4, 1954 in Boston and passed away on December 24, 2023...

William “Bill” Yakovitz

William “Bill” Yakovitz

Published January 1, 2024

William “Bill” Yakovitz, December 26, 2023 Beloved husband of Debra Lee (Melman) Yakovitz for 49 ½ years.  Dear father of Elizabeth (Ryan) Clouthier and Joshua (Deanna) Yakovitz.  Loving grandfather...

Sharon Ruth Silverman

Sharon Ruth Silverman

Published January 1, 2024

Sharon Ruth Silverman, December 29, 2023 Beloved wife of David Silverman; dear mother and mother-in-law of L. Jeff Silverman (Mel Bussey) of Oxford, OH and Andee Wolfe (Jim); dear grandmother of Allissa,...

Pamela Jean Singer

Pamela Jean Singer

Published January 1, 2024

  Pamela Jean Singer (née Parker) passed away on Sunday, December 31 while being comforted by family. She is survived by her son Benjamin Douglas Singer (Sarah) and Elana Rachel Feinstein (Raphael)....

Shirley Barken

Shirley Barken

Published December 30, 2023

Shirley Barken passed away on December 29, 2023. Widow of Eugene (Gene) Barken.  Loving daughter of the late Mollie and the late Ben Kauffman, sister of the late Alvin (the late Natalie) Kauffman,...

Seymour Victor Pollack

Seymour Victor Pollack

Published December 30, 2023

Seymour Victor Pollack, 90, of St. Louis Mo, passed away on December 22, 2023. He was born on August 3, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York. Seymour began his career in the Aerospace industry designing...

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