Marvin Yavitz, died January 18, 2011. Beloved widower of Frances Hollander Yavitz; dear father of Michael J. Yavitz, Joan Y. (Dr. Richard M.) Smith and Barbara G. Perle; loving grandfather of Claire M. and David H. Smith, Kenneth B. and Nicholas R. Perle; beloved great-grandfather of Jason Ryan Perle; dear brother of the late Ruth L. Yavitz and Edith S. (Ray) Wakefield; beloved uncle of Bob (Wilma) Rademaker, Bob (Iris) Levin and Diane Gish; our dear cousin and friend. Funeral service Friday, January 21, 1:00 p.m. at Congregation Shaare Emeth, 11645 Ladue Road with interment to follow at Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery, 9125 Ladue Road. Contributions to the charity of the donor’s choice. Rindskopf-Roth