Gail Ann Weiner
Jul 13, 2025
Gail Weiner passed away just before midnight on July 13th, 2025. Gail was born in 1947 to Raymond and Josephine Farber and raised in Los Angeles. After graduating from Hamilton High School in 1965, Gail attended University of California Berkeley and graduated in 1969. In 1969 Gail married Joel and this past December they celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Gail...
Gerald Seymour Linder
Jul 11, 2025
Gerald (Jerry) Seymour Linder, MD, peacefully passed away of natural causes at the age of 93 on July 11, 2025. Jerry was born to Benjamin Linder and Ida Gladman in Brooklyn, New York on March 30, 1932 and passed away in Boca Raton, Florida. The funeral will be privately held on July 17, 2025 for friends and family who have...
Daniel Raphael Paluch
Jul 8, 2025
Daniel Raphael Paluch, 42, of Los Angeles, passed away on July 8, 2025.
A devoted husband, father, son, friend, and advocate, Daniel is survived by his loving wife, Nathalie Amir Paluch; their cherished daughters, Raffaella and Isadora; his parents, Barbara Bernstein and Romy Paluch; and a wide circle of beloved friends and extended family.
Born in Los Angeles on January 12, 1983,...
Aileen Joyce Morse
Jun 27, 2025
A bold woman with strong conviction and an enduring love. A woman of principle and deep family kinship, who learned from life and lived it well.
Aileen was a courageous and confident woman, often willing to take risks and stand out—qualities born from a life of challenges faced with unwavering strength and resilience. Born on October 1, 1935, at California Hospital...
Lee Aaron Garry
2025
Lee Aaron Garry, the only child of Idelle and Sam Goldberg, has passed away at age 86.
A native Angeleno, Lee graduated from Fairfax High School, UCLA (undergrad) and USC (law school). While he enjoyed engaging in the banter characteristic of that crosstown rivalry, his true loyalty was always to his beloved Bruins.
In 1970, he married Barbara and they enjoyed 55...
Eugene Howard Jacobs
Jun 20, 2025
Born 1 October 1927 in Chicago, Illinois – Passed 20 June 2025 in Los Angeles, California at age 97
Gene served in WW2 as Sergeant in the 91st Chemical Mortar Battalion, busily training for the invasion of mainland Imperial Japan when the fruits of the Manhattan Project made his further participation unnecessary. He was honorably discharged in 1947.
Following his military service...
Edward Louis Lux
Jun 13, 2025
Edward Louis Lux (96), of Shaker Heights and Pacific Palisades, CA, passed away peacefully with family close by, on Thursday, June 12th in Santa Monica, CA.
Ed was born in Cleveland on June 2, 1929 to Louis and Doris (nee Littman) Lux, both of Shaker. In the summer of 1954, Ed met Marjorie Baylson and after a few months of long-distance...
Estelle Alper
Jun 11, 2025
We are saddened to announce that longtime KI member Estelle Alper passed away Wednesday, June 11 at the age of 97. She has been a member of KI since 1962.
Born in New York City, Estelle married David Alper in 1950. In 1962, they moved from New Jersey to Pacific Palisades, where Estelle remained until 2024. Estelle and David shared 58...
Lori Stein
Jun 10, 2025
Lori Stein (1938-2025)
Lori Stein was born in Berkeley, CA on July 4th, 1938, to Libby and Nat Frug. Being an only child, Lori spent much of her time around her school friends, Jane and Bill, and her cousins Ron, Jerry, Norma, and Linda. She had several hobbies, including reading, photography, dancing, and writing. But more than anything, she loved to...
Ken Stein
Jun 10, 2025
Ken Stein (1968-2025)
Ken Stein, 56, of Highland, CA, tragically and unexpectedly passed away, along with his mother, Lori Stein, on June 10th, 2025.
He was born in Los Angeles on July 30th, 1968, to Lori and Alan Stein. Shortly after high school, Ken enlisted in the army, worked in the Conservation Corp, and worked at March Air Force Base. Beginning in...
Sherri Morr
Jun 7, 2025
Sherri Morr, aged 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep in Los Angeles on June 7 following a courageous journey with dementia.
Sherri was born on May 13, 1945, in Baltimore, Maryland. She spent most of her childhood years in Norfolk, Virginia and graduated from Granby High School in Norfolk in 1963. A graduate of California State University, Northridge, Sherri earned...
Joni Sue Eliahou
May 29, 2025
Joni Eliahou, 70 of Simi valley California passed away peacefully on May 29th 2025. Joni was born on April 25th, 1955, in Brooklyn, New York to Joseph and Frances Jacobson. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Joni was predeceded in death by her mother Frances, father Joseph, brother Wally, Sister Phyllis, and nephew Howard. She is survived by her...
Ellen King Kravitz
May 24, 2025
KRAVITZ, Ph.D., Ellen King, born May 25, 1929, in Fords, New Jersey, passed away in Beverly Hills, California, May 24, 2025. Her beloved husband, Hilard L. Kravitz, M.D. predeceased her on August 9, 2006. She is survived by daughters Julie and Heather; step-sons, Kent, Kerry and Jay Kravitz, as well as many other close family members. She graduated with a...
Elise Sinay Spilker
May 22, 2025
Days after celebrating her 77th birthday, Elise Sinay Spilker lost her almost seven-year battle with ovarian cancer. Her passage, like her life, was meaningful, full of charm, and touching. She accepted her death with the same grace that defined her life. She was born and raised in Los Angeles to adoring parents Barbara Mott and Joseph Sinay. It is there...
Bertha F. Serkin
May 19, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Bertha F. Serkin. Born on December 8, 1922, in Brooklyn, Bertha lived a life that impacted everyone she met and moved to California in 1951.
Bertha worked at Rocketdyne before becoming an inspiring educator. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother in the 60s and graduated from CSUN 1969. In...
Myron A. Kusnitz
May 19, 2025
Longtime Los Angeles architect. Beloved husband of Harriet S. Kusnitz, beloved father of Steven Kusnitz and Jill (Peter) Cullen; devoted grandfather of Katie (Colin) Sprague and Jennifer Cullen; adored great-grandfather of Finneas Sprague; also survived by many caring cousins and friends.
Services will be at 2pm Friday at Hillside Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials requested to Guardians of Los...
Eugene "Don" Haselkorn
May 16, 2025
With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Eugene “Don” Haselkorn on May 16, 2025 at age 93. Born in Brooklyn, NY, “Uncle Donny” (as he liked to be called) was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, son, friend, mentor, pharmacist, business consultant and so much more. He loved life and showered all who knew him with his generosity,...
Stephen James Gilbert
May 10, 2025
Zikhrono Livrakha - May His Memory Be a Blessing
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Stephen James Gilbert, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. While Steve wore many hats: devoted son, younger brother, Marine, UCLA Bruin, native Angeleno, car aficionado, engineer, and businessman, “Papa” was the moniker that gave him the most joy.
He is survived by his wife...
Barbara Ellen Gollin
May 5, 2025
Barbara Ellen Gollin died on May 5th, 2025 at the age of 93 after a short battle with lung cancer. She was born to William and Gladys (Pierce) Dial on December 24th, 1931 and raised alongside her five siblings on a farm in Decatur, Illinois. She spent her early years working as a model and a ticketing agent for American...
Beverly Borine
May 5, 2025
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Beverly Borine on May 5th, 2025.
She is survived by, and will be greatly missed by her husband of fifty-three years, Edwin, son, Daniel, daughter-in-law, Stephania, and her beloved grandson, Alexander.
Beverly was a graduate of Temple University, where she received her Bachelor and Master's degrees in Education. She was an educational therapist...