Obituaries
March 2, 2021
Sonya passed away in Los Angeles, the place of her birth. She was preceded in death by her father, Samuel Leo Fields; brother, Gerald Martin Fields; and sister, Anita Finkenthal. She is survived by her daughter, Denise Dexter Buckner; son-in-law, Sam...March 1, 2021
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November 15, 1922 - February 26, 2021 Lillian Closter, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Friday, December 26, 2021, at the age of 98. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Herbert. She is survived by h...February 11, 2021
Herman 'Kid' Moonves, born in New York City June 4th, 1921, lived a long life full of family, love and simple pleasures. He died February 11th, peacefully at home, a few months shy of 100 years, a milestone his great-grandchildren eagerly anticipate...February 1, 2021
Jeri Berger passed away peacefully at home. Born in Los Angeles to Mike and Rose Fleishman, Jeri had three children, Denise Friedman Jurick, Richard Friedman, and James Friedman and one grandchild, Sarah Jurick Lefler and grandson-in-law, Tobin Lefle...January 31, 2021
Murray Marks lived by many sayings, some could be shared in mixed company, and others couldn't. His most prominent saying was that a life worth living, was one where you smile each and every day. The source of many smiles and laughter was Murray hims...January 28, 2021
Jaffe, Shirley Weintraub July 1, 1920 - January 28, 2021 Shirley's favorite song was My Way by Frank Sinatra. She said she loved that song because it's how she lived her life - her way! Not only did she live her way, she died her way too. Afte...January 23, 2021
Alvin "Al" Kaufman, 90, of Playa Vista, CA, died January 23rd, 2021, at Cedars Sinai hospital. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was the son of the late Robert Kaufman and Edna (Steinklein) Kaufman. Alvin was raised and educated in North Hol...January 21, 2021
Loving Mother, grandmother, and Great Grandmother. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Benjamin Tuler. She is survived by her son, Jeff Tuler (Lilian) and her daughter, Robin Morrison (Brian), her grandchildren, Brandon, Jord...January 21, 2021
Beauty - What is it? My brother Bruce would say it is his sail boat Beauty, which we spent many magical moments on and was actually my mom's happy place. And according to Google, "Beauty is Happiness! It is the images and moments that inspire and ...January 20, 2021
Lotte was born in Nuremberg, Germany and raised in St. Gallen, Switzerland before coming to the United States, by way of Cuba, in 1942. After high school in Forest Hills, NY, Lotte attended Queens College and then Teachers College of Columbia Un...January 20, 2021
It is with deep sadness that the family of Barbara June Cowan announces her passing in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Barbara was born in 1935 to Rose Anna Pollock and Samuel Walter Bellman in Los Angeles, California. She at...January 19, 2021
Gerecht, Hubert 1929-2021 Beloved brother and best friend to Roxenne Serber. Loving uncle to Stephen (Carol) Serber, Marla (Daniel) Klein, and David (Suzie) Serber. Many wonderful great neices and nephews. Had two great loves; family and Ne...January 14, 2021
Alvin Talbot born 12/16/31, passed away peacefully at home of natural causes on January 14, 2021. Al was born in Brooklyn, NY to Miriam and Morris and is survived by the love of his life, his wife of over 62 years, Shirley, sons Jonathan (Lisa) and ...January 13, 2021
Mollie "Lee" Welinsky, loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother, passed away at the age of 92. Lee was born on February 2nd, 1928 to Rebecca Goldman and Sam Peskin in Indianapolis, Indiana. The family moved to Brooklyn, NY before settling...January 13, 2021
Marvin Chanin January 7, 1928 - January 13, 2021 As an only child growing up in an apartment with his cousins in Chicago, Marvin felt like the luckiest kid in the world. Later he moved to LA with his mother and stepfather, sleeping on a Murphy bed...January 6, 2021
Rabbi Allen I. Freehling, a giant in the Jewish community and a champion of human and civil rights passed away peacefully on January 6, 2021, with his wife, Lori by his side. He was 88 years old. Born in Chicago, raised in Miami, Rabbi Free...January 3, 2021
Fred S. Moch, longtime William Morris Executive dies at 93 Frederick ("Fred") S. Moch, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, passed away at 93 years of age, on Sunday, January 3, 2021, due to complications from COVI...December 27, 2020
May 30, 1933 - December 27, 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ruth Rosen on December 27, 2020 in Carmel, California. Ruth was the beloved wife of Dr. Lawrence Rosen for 63 years, loving mother of David, Brant (Hallie) an...December 23, 2020
Lawrence (Larry) I. Barron, age 55, of Los Angeles, California passed away on December 23, 2020. Beloved son of Roberta and Harold S. Barron, devoted brother of Jean (Gary) Metzler and proudest uncle of Reed. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Ro...December 18, 2020
Helft, Harry Walter December 31, 1928 -December 18, 2020 Our Dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather Harry Walter Helft, born in Atlanta to Tedd and Blanche, passed away on December 18, 2020 from complications related to Covid-19. He was jus...December 15, 2020
Loving caring sister mother wife grandma aunt and friend. Always there. ...December 5, 2020
Andrew John Patrick Innes, 78, passed away on December 5th, 2020 surrounded by his wife, Barbara Innes, his daughter, Lisa Christy-Drusts and his son in law, Alex Drusts. He was born March 18th, 1942 in Toronto Canada to Thomas Christie Innes, a pres...December 3, 2020
Moss, Rae Ruth (May 27, 1933 - December 3, 2020) Rae Ruth Moss (known as Ruth) 87--beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother--passed away peacefully on December 3 at her home in Encino, CA. (cause?) Born in Portsmouth, Virginia to Ka...December 1, 2020
Judith Daphne Catz, loyal daughter, sister and dear friend, passed away on Tuesday, December 1st. She was 69 years old. Three words describe Judy: "Heart of Gold". Judy loved and appreciated her friends and family with all her might. Plea...