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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

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

Barbara Lee Lewis
Barbara Lee Lewis

Barbara Lee Lewis, June 30, 2025 Barbara was the proud single mother to her son, David Lewis and her daughter, Laurie Keena, who cared for her to the very end. Barbara Lewis nee Spector was born in...

Dr. Joseph Thomas Black
Dr. Joseph Thomas Black

Dr. Joseph Thomas Black, October 27, 1939 – June 17, 2025 Dr. Joseph Thomas Black, a devoted husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, and neurologist, died peacefully at his home in Clayton, on...

Rene Miller
Rene Miller

Rene Miller, June 16, 2025 Beloved wife of the late Bernard Miller, dear mother and mother-in-law of Karen Parker of Atlanta, GA, Scott Miller (Elisa Triffleman) of Port Washington, NY, and Laura...

Charles Kozloff
Charles Kozloff

Charles Kozloff, of St. Louis, Mo, and recently of Las Vegas, NV, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025 at the age of 101. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (Kaplan) Kozloff; dear father of...

Carol (Leman) Kopitsky
Carol (Leman) Kopitsky

Carol (Leman) Kopitsky, 81, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born October 30, 1943, in Rock Island, Illinois, the daughter of Harry and Charlotte (Lubo) Leman. Carol...

Gene W. Spector, M.D.
Gene W. Spector, M.D.

Gene W. Spector, M.D.  (06/21/1932 – 06/16/2025) Beloved husband of Barbara Spector; dear father and father-in-law of Betsy (Jeff) Schechter and Wendy Eisenberg; dear stepfather of Jeanne Messing...

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Arthur L. Prensky, M.D.

Arthur L. Prensky, M.D., June 16, 2025 Beloved husband of the late Vivian Prensky and the late Sheila Prensky. Dear brother of Simon Prensky (Susan). Arthur received his medical degree at New York...

Maury Poscover
Maury Poscover

Maury Poscover, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025, at the age of 81. Born in St. Louis on January 13,1944, Maury lived a life grounded in purpose, service,...

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Alan Jay Turken

Alan Jay Turken died June 15, 2025 at the age of 92. Loving husband of Beverly Turken; dear father and father-in-law of Sherri Hamric and the late Terry Hutkins-Riley (Robert); dear grandfather of Tori...

Jeffrey S. Ellis
Jeffrey S. Ellis

Jeffrey S. Ellis, June 9, 2025 in Louisville, KY Beloved son of James (Dotty) and the late Patricia Ellis.  Dear brother of Steven (Jeanie) Ellis, Robert (Julie) Ellis, and the late Barry Ellis.  ...

Edward Steinback
Edward Steinback

Edward Steinback, September 26, 1942 – June 2, 2025 Ed is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carolyn “Sissy” Kalmon Steinback; his daughter Cynthia (Paul) Henderson; his two sons, Geoffrey...

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Andrea Richman

Andrea Richman, June 12, 2025 Beloved wife of the late Lester M. Richman for 55 years. Dear mother of Steven (Carrie Jane) Richman and Robert (Nancy) Richman. Loving grandmother of Madeline (Brandon)...

Steven Felix Cohen
Steven Felix Cohen

Steven Felix Cohen, April 14, 2025 Steven Cohen passed away on April 14, 2025, after a diligent fight against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease. He worked hard in his early years, enabling...

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Evelyn Kleiman

After 97 remarkable years filled with love, selflessness, wisdom, and grace, we announce the passing of Evelyn Kleiman, age 97, on June 9, 2025. Evelyn, a resident of Covenant Place, was known for her...

Charles Richard “Dick” Horwitz
Charles Richard “Dick” Horwitz

Charles Richard “Dick” Horwitz (1938-2025) It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dick Horwitz. Dick passed away peacefully at Evelyn’s House, a hospice home, on June 8, 2025,...

Doris Wilson Finger
Doris Wilson Finger

  Doris Wilson Finger, June 1, 2025 Beloved wife of the late Donald H. Finger; dear mother and mother-in-law of John W. (Jacqueline R.M.) Finger; grandmother of Melissa J. (Gerry Jehling)...

Alan L. Travis
Alan L. Travis

Alan L. Travis, June 7, 2025 Beloved husband of Jo Anne R. Travis for 70 years.  Dear father of Helen (the late Danny) Savitzky, Liz (William) Harry and Amy (Tim Blackman) Travis.  Loving grandfather...

Doris Jean “DJ” Bassin Serkes
Doris Jean “DJ” Bassin Serkes

Doris Jean “DJ” Bassin Serkes, 05/23/1927 – 06/05/2025 Adored wife of the late Alvin Serkes for 49 years; mother and mother-in-law of Jeff Serkes (SuEllen), Jody L Serkes (partner Peggy Ghertner). A...

Ruth F. Mariam
Ruth F. Mariam

Ruth F. Mariam, June 6, 2025 Beloved mother of Suzy Nyemchek (David) and Samuel Mariam (Lisa); dear grandmother of Victoria Navarrete (Ivan), Valerie Fox (John), David Nyemchek (fiancée Viktoriya Dilay),...

Estelle Bleich
Estelle Bleich

Estelle Bleich, June 6, 2025 Beloved wife of the late Thomas Bleich for 52 years.  Dear mother of Sheila (the late Daryl) Taber and Patty (Todd) Williams.  Loving grandmother of Andrew Taber, Dustin...

Saralyn Deadmond
Saralyn Deadmond

Saralyn Deadmond, 06/22/1951 – 05/30/2025 Saralyn Deadmond of Maryville, Illinois passed away in early morning hours of May 30, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was the...

Marcia Barnholtz Weinhaus
Marcia Barnholtz Weinhaus

Marcia Barnholtz Weinhaus, May 29, 2025 Beloved wife of Eldon Weinhaus for 62 years.  Loving mother of Andrew (Amy) Weinhaus and Amy Goldberg (Mark).  Adoring Granny of Evan, Jack, and Ben Weinhaus...

Bruce Jay Hendin
Bruce Jay Hendin

Bruce Jay Hendin, November 11, 1941-May 27, 2025 Bruce Jay Hendin, beloved husband, father, Papa and friend died peacefully at his home on May 27, 2025. Born in St Louis, Missouri on...

Bernard “Bud” Levin
Bernard “Bud” Levin

Bernard “Bud” Levin, May 26, 2025 Bernard (Bud) Levin, devoted Zionist, Mensch, and lifelong advocate for Jewish causes and the State of Israel. He was a teacher of Jewish history and a...

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