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St. Louis Jewish Light

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St. Louis Jewish Light

Obituaries

Ralph P. Goldsticker Jr.

Ralph P. Goldsticker Jr.

Published May 26, 2025

Ralph P. Goldsticker Jr., May 25, 2025 Ralph P. Goldsticker, Jr. passed away surrounded by his family on May 25, 2025 at the age of 103. Born on October 26, 1921, to Ralph P. and Henrietta Goldsticker,...

Arthur S. Margulis, Sr.

Arthur S. Margulis, Sr.

Published May 24, 2025

Arthur S. Margulis, Sr., February 3, 1934 – May 23, 2025 Beloved husband of the late Joyce L. Margulis for 61 years; father and father-in-law of Arthur Jr. (Elaine), William (Marion), James,...

Stanley Paul Palmer

Stanley Paul Palmer

Published May 23, 2025

Stanley Paul Palmer passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, surrounded by his immediate family, including his daughters Karen (Jeffrey) Bland and Laurel (Harold) Miller. Stanley was known to his “great...

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Fred Shuchart

Published May 23, 2025

Fred Shuchart Z”L, 65, unexpectedly passed away on May 17, 2025, while attending a family event in Dallas, TX. Fred was born in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Al and the late Jean Shuchart on April...

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Sandra Abrams

Published May 22, 2025

Sandra Abrams of Bellingham, WA passed away on May 18, 2025 at the age of 77, in St. Louis, Missouri. Born in St. Louis, Sandra moved to the West Coast 10 years ago to enjoy the mountains, ocean, and...

Stanley “Sonny” Cotlar

Stanley “Sonny” Cotlar

Published May 22, 2025

Stanley “Sonny” Cotlar, March 25, 1933 - May 19, 2025 Beloved husband of Sandy Cotlar for 69 years.  Dear father of Michael (the late Ron Nelson) Cotlar and the late Jodi (Neal) Goone.  Loving...

Maxine Lichtenstein Levy

Maxine Lichtenstein Levy

Published May 20, 2025

Maxine Lichtenstein Levy, aged 100, passed away peacefully on May 18th, 2025, leaving behind a cherished legacy of love, service, and joy. Maxine (Mackie) was the beloved daughter of Ann and...

Marlene Ruth Chinsky

Marlene Ruth Chinsky

Published May 19, 2025

Marlene Ruth Chinsky, May 18, 2025 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our mother, Marlene Ruth Chinsky, who left us on May 18, 2025 after a beautifully lived life. She was a wonderful...

Marty Greenberg

Marty Greenberg

Published May 18, 2025

Marty Greenberg, a man whose charisma and entrepreneurial spirit touched many, passed away on May 16, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Pamela Anderson Greenberg, with whom he shared 38 wonderful...

Marla Sue Cohen

Marla Sue Cohen

Published May 18, 2025

Marla Sue Cohen, 78, of St. Louis, MO passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025. Marla was born in Oak Ridge Tennessee in the tail end of World War Two where her father was an engineer with the Manhattan...

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Lawrence Stiffman, Ph.D.

Published May 18, 2025

Lawrence Stiffman, 80, of Oak Park, Michigan, died May 15, 2025. Long-term partner of Ann Warner. Father of Eden (Andrew Kaback) Stiffman. Grandfather of Emanuel "Manny" Kaback. Brother of Rabbi Jeffrey...

Beverly Seigal Simowitz

Beverly Seigal Simowitz

Published May 17, 2025

  Beverly Seigal Simowitz, beloved mother, grandmother, educator, and passionate advocate, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025. Her life was marked by unwavering dedication to family, music,...

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