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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

Evelyn Ginsberg

Evelyn Ginsberg

Published August 8, 2025

Evelyn Ginsberg, 05/25/1932 – 08/07/2025 Evelyn Ginsberg passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025. Beloved wife of Frank Ginsberg for 75 years; devoted mother to Mark (Jane) Ginsberg, Viki (Tom) Diedrich,...

Joyce Kleban

Joyce Kleban

Published August 7, 2025

Joyce Kleban, 4/16/1927-8/4/2025 Wife of the late Edgar B. Kleban, mother of Ken (Jackie) Kleban and Betsy (Spencer) Garland, grandmother of Lauren (John) Tomich, Robbie Kleban, Michael Kleban, Andy...

Carol Rafsky

Carol Rafsky

Published August 4, 2025

Carol Rafsky (nee Gerr), May 1, 1951 – August 3, 2025 Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Beloved wife of the late Louis Rafsky.  Dear mother of David (Kirsten Shelton) Rafsky and Cheryl...

Harry Shank

Harry Shank

Published August 4, 2025

Harry Shank, August 3, 2025 Born August 27, 1925. Beloved husband of the late Reva Shank for 67 years; dear father and father-in-law of Terri Shank (Stephen Harper), Gary (Diane) and Gayle Shank...

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Rachel Soffer Badt

Published August 3, 2025

Rachel Soffer Badt, July 17, 2025 Rachel was the daughter of Stanley and Bunny Soffer. Born and raised in Clayton, she was a graduate of Clayton High School and Bradley University. She is survived by...

Dr. Allen Stuart Palmer

Dr. Allen Stuart Palmer

Published August 2, 2025

Dr. Allen Stuart Palmer, a longtime St. Louis OBGYN, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, at his home in Clayton. He was 85. He served generations of women with involved, personal care rooted in...

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Flora Ann Paster

Published July 31, 2025

It is with the greatest sorrow that we announce the death of Flora Ann Paster on July 31, 2025.  Born in St. Louis, Flora was the loving daughter of Philip & Charlotte Kopitsky and sister of Harvey...

Dr. Richard A. Hack

Dr. Richard A. Hack

Published July 31, 2025

Dr. Richard A. Hack (February 3, 1962 – July 31, 2025) Dr. Rick Hack, 63, pediatrician and lifelong St. Louis resident, died after many years of cancer treatments. Husband of Claire E. Hack, father...

Michael L. Newmark

Michael L. Newmark

Published July 30, 2025

Michael L. Newmark, a St. Louis social worker who dedicated himself to improving the daily lives of people with severe and chronic psychiatric illness, died Friday, July 25, in Chicago. He was 76 years...

Joel Frank Marion

Joel Frank Marion

Published July 28, 2025

In Loving Memory of Joel Frank Marion December 9, 1946 – July 27, 2025 With deep love and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Joel Frank Marion—a devoted husband, beloved father and Zaza,...

Cheri Ann Schear

Cheri Ann Schear

Published July 28, 2025

Cheri Ann Schear passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025.  Born on September 29, 1936, Cheri Ann’s journey into show business began at the age of 20 in St. Louis’ legendary Gaslight Square. Her...

Neil Jay Handelman

Neil Jay Handelman

Published July 27, 2025

Neil Jay Handelman, September 30, 1935 – July 25, 2025 Neil Handelman, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and lifelong St. Louisan, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025...

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