Obituaries

Apr 28, 2023

Rabbi Julian Franklyn Feingold, born October 17, 1918, died peacefully on March 28, 2023, at the age of 104. Julian often said he had been lucky in life; indeed, he lived fully and vibrantly until his last month.  He died at home with loved ones at his side with compassionate hospice care at the end.

Julian was...

Apr 21, 2023

Joseph Cohen of Torrance, California passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 at the age of 96. Services were held at Hillside Memorial Park in Los Angeles and were officiated by Cantor Marc Bachrach.

Joe retired from the automotive industry at age 58 after an illustrious career. We liked to say that he was retired for longer...

Apr 17, 2023

Surrounded by her family, Anna, 88, passed away at the home of her daughter Beth and son-in-law David, where she and her husband Charles lived since July 2020. She was a loving wife to her husband of 67 years and a devoted mother to Raschel, Amy, Beth and Lora. Anna adored her grandchildren Erin, Megan, Rebecca, Tyler and Sydney...

Apr 7, 2023

LEONARD SHAPIRO October 9, 1934 – April 7, 2023 Leonard Sander Shapiro passed away in peace at the age of 88, at home with his beloved wife of 66 years, Deborah by his side. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he moved to Los Angeles as a child, later attending Hamilton High School and Los Angeles City College. In 1954,...

Apr 2, 2023

Lester Boxer, of Beverly Hills, California passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on April 2, 2023. Lester was born October 19, 1935 to Lena and Samuel Boxer in New York. After graduating Fairfax high he went on to study at UCLA followed by USC law school, where he made law review. He enjoyed music, sports,...

Mar 27, 2023

David Wolf Jr. 07/13/1964- 03/27/2023

David Wolf (Jr.) passed away in Los Angeles on March 27, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer. David was born in Los Angeles on July 13, 1964, the oldest son of David Wolf Sr. (Of Blessed Memory) and Valeria Overman Wolf (Of Blessed Memory). The family lived in Westwood where David...

Mar 24, 2023

Retired Justice, Norman L. Epstein, widely regarded as an intellectual giant on the 2nd District Court of Appeal, died on March 24th, 2023, aged 89 years. Norman’s first wife, Ann, passed in 2008 and he is survived by his second wife, Ann Rutherford, his son Mark, his daughter Carole, his daughter in law Laura, and his three grandchildren Rebecca,...

Mar 16, 2023

Passed away peacefully at home. Loving mother to Judie (Matthew) Van Leeuwen, Karen (Gary) Zelcer. Stepmother to Lisa (Drew Kugler) Kalin, Matt (Leisa J.) Kalin and David Kalin. Proud and devoted grandmother to Gabrielle, Rachel, Hannah, Alexandra, Mia, Marissa, Ryan, and beloved brother Mort (Judy) Levin.

She adored her blended family. The Jewish holidays, theater, symphony and...

Mar 10, 2023

Robert “Bobby/Frenchy” Fisher passed away on March 10, 2023 at 86 years old in Los Angeles. Bobby was a Detroit native and migrated to LA in 1965, after spending time in Germany as a captain in the Air Force. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Reggie, his sister Carolyn (Cookie) and her husband Richard Cogan, his kids, Cheryl...

Mar 7, 2023

Joseph (Joey) Steven Klein (67) was born on March 5, 1956 and passed on March 7, 2023.  Joey was an exceptional person in every way.   He was a great son to Renny and Harry Klein, a wonderful brother to Debby and Jeff Klein, a loving husband to Wendy Klein, and an extraordinary dad to Rachel (28) and Josh (17). ...

Feb 21, 2023

Martin (Marty) J. Olsky December 25, 1938 – February 21, 2023

We are sad to announced that on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, Martin (Marty) Olsky passed away. He was 84 years old. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Marty came to California with his family as a young boy. Living in Los Angeles, Marty attended John Burroughs Junior High...

Feb 21, 2023

Rita Levy, 91, passed away gently and peacefully on February 21, 2023, at her home in Torrance CA surrounded by her beloved family.

Rita was born on November 5th, 1931, in Los Angeles, CA, to parents Victor Hasson (originally from Egypt) and Rose Levine (from Russia).  She and her devoted husband of 71 years, Leon Levy, raised...

Feb 19, 2023

CELIA GOLDMAN OBITUARY July 30, 1930 – February 19, 2023 Celia was born Celia Kandel in Hillside, New Jersey to Dr. Otto Kandel and Lois Michel (Sorett), joining her older brother Stan, where Celia led an early life excelling in academics and serving as the editor-in-chief of her high school newspaper. Celia then attended Cornell University earning a B.A....

Feb 16, 2023

Gaye Hertan passed away on February 16, 2023, with her ever loving husband holding her hand.  Gaye was born to Victor and Myra Reve Hertan on March 7, 1961 in Denver Colorado.  She was raised in New York and Los Angeles, and graduated from Hamilton High School.  She graduated from UCLA in 1983, where she met her future husband...

Feb 16, 2023

Shirley Schrier passed away on February 16, 2023 at 98 years young, one month shy of her 99th birthday. Shirley was an LA native and met the love of her life, Leon, and they married and had three children – Judy, Sandy and Jeff. She was one of the most generous women, who supported everyone and everything from a...

Feb 11, 2023

Freda Teitelbaum, born in Vienna, Austria, was the first child of Bernard and Regina Ulman. Her sister Susi was born four years later.  Freda enjoyed a secure childhood with a close family, summers at country resorts, winter skiing, weekend visits to the Vienna Woods, and immersion in the rich cultural life of Vienna.  Bright and studious, with eight years...

Feb 5, 2023

September 16, 1925 – February 5, 2023 Arny Gooze died on Sunday at his home in LA. His wife, Lorraine (Dee Dee), of 67 years, was by his side. He leaves behind his son Mitchell, his two daughters Lisa Gooze and Teri Parker. His other son Keith died in 1976. Aside from his children, he leaves behind 6 grandchildren...

Jan 21, 2023

Beverly Helen Trebow passed away at age 87. Born in Los Angeles to Bessie and Ben Shafer, Beverly graduated from Beverly Hills HS, and earned her Special Education Certificate. She worked devotedly with pre-school special education students in LAUSD. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Fred. Beverly is survived by her daughter, Dr. Elizabeth Trebow, sister, Dr. Arlene...

Jan 18, 2023

Judy Sherman passed away January 18, 2023 at home surrounded by loved ones.  She was born in New York to Emmanuel and Marian Brownstein.  She met her husband Bert in New York and they were married in September of 1976, shortly followed by a move to Los Angeles.  She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Bert...

Jan 8, 2023

Rose Linda Meltzer, 81, died Sunday January 8, 2023, at her home in Los Angeles, CA.  Born in Cleveland, OH, she moved with her family to Los Angeles in the 1940s.  She was a graduate of Montebello High School, and after years working as a registered nurse she went back to school at 45 years old and in six...