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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

Morton “Morty” Bertish

Morton “Morty” Bertish

Published July 14, 2025

Morton “Morty” Bertish, 11/14/1950 – 07/11/2025 With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Morton Bertish, a devoted husband, beloved father, grandfather, brother and passionate community...

Sandra Sokol

Sandra Sokol

Published July 11, 2025

Sandra Sokol, July 9, 2025 Beloved mother of Brad Geller, Cynthia Arnold, and Eric Myles Geller; dear grandmother of Channing Arnold and Chase Arnold; dear sister and sister-in-law of Stanley Sokol...

Mindy Sue Price

Mindy Sue Price

Published July 9, 2025

Mindy Sue Price passed unexpectedly on Monday, July 7, 2025 Adored wife of Howard, beloved mother of Matthew Lee Price, Deborah (Joel Jennings) Price, and Melissa Price Susman, best YaYa to Madison...

Norman Ray Bronson

Norman Ray Bronson

Published July 9, 2025

Norman Ray Bronson, a lifelong resident of Olivette, passed away on July 3, 2025.  He was the widower of his love and joy, Elizabeth Grace Bronson, dear father of Peter (Danielle), Elyse Easley (Preston)...

Marlin Kravitz

Marlin Kravitz

Published July 9, 2025

Marlin Kravitz, July 4, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. Beloved husband of the late Myra Kravitz (nee Greenspan). Dear father of Larry (Alice) Kravitz, Ronn (Cheri) Kravitz, Daryl (Nancy) Kravitz, and...

Robert "Bob" Cook

Robert “Bob” Cook

Published July 8, 2025

Robert Alan Cook - aka Bob, Uncle Bob, UB or Yoo-Bee - died peacefully in the presence of loved ones in his home in Palo Alto, CA on Friday, June 27, 2025 at the time – appropriately for a mathematician...

Joan Singer Schiele

Joan Singer Schiele

Published July 8, 2025

Joan Singer Schiele, 1934-2025 Joan Singer Schiele passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Monday, June 23, 2025, at her home in St. Louis. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Obituary

Donald Lawrence (Don) Roth

Published July 7, 2025

Donald Lawrence (Don) Roth, July 2, 2025 Born in New York, October 1930, Don grew up in Brooklyn, then moved to St. Louis with his family. Don passed away July 2, 2025 at 94 years old, in St. Louis. Donald...

Marvyn “Marv” Yavitz

Marvyn “Marv” Yavitz

Published July 7, 2025

Marvyn “Marv” Yavitz, July 2, 2025 Beloved husband of the late Beverly June Yavitz. Dear father of Edward (Karen Farnsworth) Yavitz, Terri (Michele Huff) Tobey and Randy (Maria) Yavitz. ...

Rita Mendelson

Rita Mendelson

Published July 6, 2025

Rita Mendelson, beloved daughter of the late Nathan and the late Lillian Mendelson, and cherished sister of the late Stanford Mendelson, passed away on July 5, 2025, at Evelyn’s House. She was 77 years...

Robert Paul Bohm

Robert Paul Bohm

Published July 6, 2025

Robert Paul Bohm, July 1, 1939 – July 5, 2025 Robert Paul Bohm, 86, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away after a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and a strong work...

Roger Stephen Brockman

Roger Stephen Brockman

Published July 5, 2025

Roger Stephen Brockman, beloved husband of Marcia Brockman, passed away on July 4, 2025. He was the devoted father and father-in-law of Tara Brockman Hicks (Jason), Emily Hawthorne (Matt), Justin...

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