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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

Jacquelyn “Jackie” R. Schuff

Jacquelyn “Jackie” R. Schuff

Published January 23, 2025

Jacquelyn “Jackie” R. Schuff, January 22, 2025 Beloved wife of Fred Schuff for 57 years.  Dear mother of David (Peggy Haines) Schuff, Evann (Joseph) Mannella, and Jenny (John Gower) Schuff. ...

Craig Martin Schultz

Craig Martin Schultz

Published January 23, 2025

Craig Martin Schultz, aged 74, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, at his home in Maryland Heights. Craig’s academic accomplishments laid the foundation for a successful career in engineering....

Gary Richard Katz

Gary Richard Katz

Published January 22, 2025

Gary Richard Katz, January 19, 2025 Beloved husband of Diana Dobkin Katz for 55 years; dear father and father-in-law of the late David Katz and Daniel (Ramey) Katz; Grandfather of Ava Katz; dear...

Donna Elizabeth Cohen

Donna Elizabeth Cohen

Published January 20, 2025

Donna Elizabeth Cohen, affectionately known as “Grossman” to her husband, Grandma Donna and Mom to her family, passed away on January 17, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on February 26, 1948,...

David A. Young

David A. Young

Published January 19, 2025

David A. Young, age 80 of St. Louis, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025. David was born and raised in Leeds, West Yorkshire UK to Stanley and Myrtle Young. David is the beloved...

Dr. Michele Shoresman

Dr. Michele Shoresman

Published January 19, 2025

Dr. Michele Shoresman, January 18, 2025 Beloved wife of Gary Bilow; dear mother and mother-in-law of Aaron (Kristin) Shoresman, Norman (Shannon) Bilow and Benjamin (Amy) Bilow; dear grandmother...

Shulamith (Blondie) Mellman

Shulamith (Blondie) Mellman

Published January 19, 2025

Shulamith (Blondie) Mellman died on January 18, 2025 at the age of 86. Blondie was the youngest daughter of Zelig and Anne Mellman. Her two sisters Aida Kahn and Nona Katz predeceased her. She is...

Stanley Boraz

Stanley Boraz

Published January 18, 2025

Stanley Boraz, January 13, 2025 Beloved husband of Janice Boraz; dear father of Diane (Rick) Burchett, Michael (Michelle) Boraz, and Stephen (Kathryn) Boraz; dear stepfather of Lill (Stew) Rein,...

Joyce Portney

Joyce Portney

Published January 15, 2025

Joyce Portney passed away peacefully on January 13th. She was a devoted mother to Sam (Jaime), Alex (Jessica). She was the stepmother to Stacy (Sandy) and David, a loving sister to Harvey (Linda)....

Obituary

Norman H. Baron

Published January 15, 2025

Norman H. Baron, January 14, 2025 With great sadness we share that Norman H. Baron passed away yesterday January 14th. He was the husband of Roslyn (Roz) Gitnick Baron, brother of Leonard Baron, brother-in...

Phyllis Ruth Goodfriend

Phyllis Ruth Goodfriend

Published January 14, 2025

Phyllis Ruth Goodfriend (nee Papier) passed away peacefully in St. Louis, MO, on January 12, 2025. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 72 years, Herb; her sons Howard (Helen Anderson) and Bill...

Irwin S. Loiterstein

Irwin S. Loiterstein

Published January 12, 2025

Irwin S. Loiterstein, January 9, 2025 Beloved husband of Sherre Loiterstein; dear father and father-in-law of David Loiterstein and Paul Loiterstein (Denise); dear grandfather of Kayla Weston, Leona,...

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