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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

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...

Leslie Martin Moss
Leslie Martin Moss

Leslie Martin Moss, July 31, 1941 – May 23, 2025 Beloved husband of Sandra Jo Tenenbaum (z''l), father, grandfather, and great-grandfather to Brian, Dawn, Devin, and Camron (z''l) Moss; Kent,...

Cheryl Bierman Isley
Cheryl Bierman Isley

Cheryl Bierman Isley passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, in Stuart, Florida after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 75 years old. A proud St. Louis native, Cheryl graduated from...

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Stuart Irwin Kaufman

Stuart Irwin Kaufman, May 27, 2025 Beloved husband of the late Judith Ann Kaufman (nee Price) for 58 years. Dear father of H. Brent Kaufman and Todd M. Kaufman. Cherished grandfather of Levi, Aryeh,...

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Marvin A. Ginsberg

Marvin A. Ginsberg, May 26, 2025 Beloved husband of the late Sandra Ruth Ginsberg for 53 years.  Loving father of Aren (Mark Tubs) Ginsberg.  Dear brother of the late Lucille (late Sam) Fine,...

Ralph P. Goldsticker Jr.
Ralph P. Goldsticker Jr.

Ralph P. Goldsticker Jr., May 25, 2025 Ralph P. Goldsticker, Jr. passed away surrounded by his family on May 25, 2025 at the age of 103. Born on October 26, 1921, to Ralph P. and Henrietta Goldsticker,...

Arthur S. Margulis, Sr.
Arthur S. Margulis, Sr.

Arthur S. Margulis, Sr., February 3, 1934 – May 23, 2025 Beloved husband of the late Joyce L. Margulis for 61 years; father and father-in-law of Arthur Jr. (Elaine), William (Marion), James,...

Stanley Paul Palmer
Stanley Paul Palmer

Stanley Paul Palmer passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, surrounded by his immediate family, including his daughters Karen (Jeffrey) Bland and Laurel (Harold) Miller. Stanley was known to his “great...

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Fred Shuchart

Fred Shuchart Z”L, 65, unexpectedly passed away on May 17, 2025, while attending a family event in Dallas, TX. Fred was born in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Al and the late Jean Shuchart on April...

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Sandra Abrams

Sandra Abrams of Bellingham, WA passed away on May 18, 2025 at the age of 77, in St. Louis, Missouri. Born in St. Louis, Sandra moved to the West Coast 10 years ago to enjoy the mountains, ocean, and...

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