Obituaries

Jan 11, 2025

Dr. Kenneth Howard Bleifer, one of the most outstanding nephrologists in Southern California, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, at the age of 95, due to amyloid heart disease. Surrounded by his loving family at home, Ken leaves behind a remarkable legacy as a pioneering figure in the medical field and a cherished family man.

Born...

Jan 10, 2025

In Memory of Michelle Bochner Spitz August 6, 1967 – January 10, 2025 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michelle Bochner Spitz, a devoted mother, loving wife, cherished daughter, beloved sister, niece, cousin, and dear friend. Michelle left us on January 10, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on August...

Dec 14, 2024

Sol Fred Galper, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed peacefully in his home at the age of 95.

Born to parents Rebecca and Sam Galper in Detroit, Sol enjoyed a humble yet loving childhood alongside his older brother, Sidney. During the Great Depression, Sam moved their family out West, settling in the Los Angeles neighborhood of...

Dec 9, 2024

Dr. Joel Ira Ward passed away peacefully at his home on December 9, 2024 at the age of 76.

Joel was born in Los Angeles on May 18, 1948 to Anne Sosin and David Ward, attending Dorsey High School and later the University of California, Los Angeles and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Dec 8, 2024

November 19, 1949 – December 8, 2024

Mark Lowenthal, 75, of Encino, California, passed away on December 8, 2024.

Mark was raised in Great Neck, New York, with his parents Norman and Florence, brother Kenny and sister Sharon.  He subsequently built a successful career in the clothing industry, founding several companies that reflected his creativity...

Dec 6, 2024

Garry Margolis was a professional in the audio industry, a Macintosh computer expert, an audio historian, an educator, a gifted violinist, an author, a talented avid photographer, and a loving father, grandfather, and partner.

Born in Toronto, Canada, Garry moved to Los Angeles with his parents Elly T. and Alice (Chassie) Margolis when he was four. Following...

Dec 5, 2024

Ginger Ziskind, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, lawyer, and artist, passed away at the age of 75.  Ginger’s nurturing nature extended to her family, where she cared lovingly for her mother in her later years.  She had a deep love for animals, finding joy and comfort in their companionship.  An avid lifelong learner and healer, she continuously sought to grow,...

Nov 24, 2024

Evelyn, known to most as “Evie,” was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, aunt, great aunt, and most importantly, wife to the “love of her life,” Jerry.

Evie was born in Chicago, the second child of Edith and Sam Herman. She moved to Los Angeles with her family when she was young and settled in the Fairfax...

Nov 20, 2024

Marvin “Marv” Jae Fineroff, age 81, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024, at home, holding the hand of his devoted wife, Geri. Born on May 27, 1943, in Atlanta, Georgia, Marv lived a life filled with purpose, laughter, and love—a life that fulfilled and exceeded his dreams.

In his final hour of high school, Marv jotted...

Nov 14, 2024

Joel Sidney Shafran, a beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024, at the age of 83. Born in New York City on November 9, 1941 to Hilda and Israel Shafran, Joel lived a life marked by dedication and love for his family.

Joel is survived by his two sons, Philip and Jonathan (wife...

Nov 9, 2024

Obituary for Joel Kenneth Kurtz (1937–2024)

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joel Kenneth Kurtz, age 87, of Los Angeles, California.  Joel passed peacefully, on November 9th, 2024. Joel’s devoted wife, Eileen was by his side, after a lifetime marked by love, laughter, and kindness. A beloved husband, father, grandfather,...

Nov 6, 2024

The family of Leslie Shiffman mourns the loss of their beloved mom and grandmother.  Leslie was born in Fresno, California and raised by her parents, Albert and Marian Brown, in both Fresno and Los Angeles.  Leslie is survived by her four children, Susan, Steve (Lucy), David (Rachel) and Tom (Alexandra), and her six grandsons, Andrew, Jake, Christian, Kevin, Luke,...

Nov 1, 2024

Eileen Diane Snidman died on Friday, November 1, 2024, surrounded by family.  Loved wife to the late Melvyn Snidman; cherished daughter of the late Samuel and Rachel Braunstein; beloved mother to Michele (Ken) Sartain and Robert (Elizabeth) Snidman; adored Grandma E to Ryan (Gabe Meneses) and Nic (Jackie Hurtado) Alamillo, Hannah (Sena Akoto) and Leah (Tristan Belzer) Snidman, Theo...

Nov 1, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Suzanne Moskowitz. Sharon was a strong, beautiful, smart, loving, nurturing and kind person who will be greatly missed by anyone who knew her.

Sharon grew up in Los Angeles.  She attended Hancock Elementary School, John Burroughs Jr. High School, Fairfax High School as well as...

Oct 31, 2024

Phyllis Eileen Steiner, aged 86, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024. Born on October 1, 1938 in Los Angeles, California to Morris and Leah Pearlman, she was a 1956 graduate of Morningside High School and a 1960 graduate of the University of Southern California. Phyllis married Jerold Steiner on August 30, 1959 in Los Angeles, and they celebrated...

Oct 29, 2024

It is with incredibly deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved David Landau.

David passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 53 years old after a courageous two-year battle with brain cancer, glioblastoma.  He passed away peacefully in his Los Angeles home surrounded by his long-time partner Christina Harmon and his loving father...

Oct 26, 2024

With deep love and profound sadness, we share that our beloved mother, aunt, and dear friend, Hilda L. Altman, peacefully passed away on October 26, 2024. Hilda was the essence of grace, compassion, and strength. She lived a remarkable life, one defined by kindness, respect, and unshakable values that she shared with all who knew her.

Hilda...

Oct 18, 2024

Irving Jacob Goldberg was born in Youngstown, Ohio on November 21, 1927 to poor but resourceful immigrant parents, Ben and Mary. Over the next 10 years, he was joined by three brothers: Meyer, Norman and Joe, who shared an appetite for mischief and loyalty to one another. His hard-driving father pushed him into the steel mills as a teen....

Oct 8, 2024

Paula Foray (née Ginsburg) born November 27, 1938, passed away at the age of 85 on October 8, 2024, after having a massive stroke on October 5, 2024. Born in Madison, Wisconsin, her family moved to Los Angeles in 1943 where she lived until 2023. In October of 2023, she moved to Tucson, Arizona to live close to her...

Oct 5, 2024

Lee R. Feldman

(2/16/65-10/5/24)

Lee R. Feldman, of Pacific Palisades, California, passed away peacefully at home on October 5, 2024, surrounded by family and his closest friends. He was 59. Lee was born on February 16, 1965 to Dale and Edwin Feldman in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He spent most of his summers...