Obituaries

Jul 17, 2024

Harris Toibb was born on November 1, 1941 in Boston, MA, and passed on July 17, 2024 peacefully, with his wife Linda by his side in their Santa Monica residence.

Harris comes from humble beginnings and great loss. His father Leon passed away when Harris was young and Joe Twicken, his brother in law, assumed the role...

Jul 11, 2024

We regret to announce the passing of Milton aka: “Mickey” Bienenfeld, aged 96, who passed away peacefully on July 11th in Santa Monica, California after complications of old age.

Mickey Bienenfeld had an amazing life. As a founding family in the Jewish Reconstructionist Movement as a member of Kehillat Israel in Pacific Palisades, CA, which later became...

Jun 10, 2024

Doctor Elton James (Jim) Tourje, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on June 10, 2024, at the age of 80 after a brief illness. Jim had a zest for life – he loved to travel, entertain friends and family, and share in a laugh with anyone around him. He had a generous spirit and a quirky...

Jun 6, 2024

Louise Copeland (née Goldberg), 83, of Los Angeles, CA passed away on June 6, 2024.

Louise was born in St. Paul, MN to Hyman and May (Rom) Goldberg. She was the youngest of three and preceded in death by beloved husband, Mark, her parents and siblings Nancy Calvin and Marly Goldberg. While Louise was devastated by Mark’s...

May 31, 2024

Barbara Olga Joffe, 77, of Los Angeles, California passed away on May 31, 2024 following a prolonged illness.

She was born in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1946 to Leah and Benjamin Levy, the second of three children, including her sister Sandra and brother Hylton. Barbara was an accomplished ballet dancer. She attended Greenside High School, and later...

Apr 23, 2024

Shirley Talbot, born May 30, 1935, passed away in Los Angeles on April 23, 2024.  Shirley was born in Brooklyn, NY to Rose and Ben Pomerantz and is survived by sons Jonathan (Lisa) and Robert (Peter) and daughter Jane (Guy), her beloved and adoring grandchildren Steven, Bria, Erin and Jennifer, brother Fred Pomerantz (Wendy) and devoted nieces and nephews,...

Apr 8, 2024

Apr 6, 2024

Elaine Schulman passed away from natural causes at 91, six weeks after falling at the Westchester home she & her husband (Stanley Schulman, deceased in 2012) purchased shortly after getting married in 1957. She enjoyed a long, healthy, & satisfying life. She had a wonderful marriage of 55 years with Stan. Together, they raised Sheri (Ed) & welcomed three...

Apr 5, 2024

Bob Rosenbloom, owner of Bob’s Market on Ocean Park Blvd. in Santa Monica, passed away peacefully at home on Friday morning, April 5, with his wife of 40 years, Bette, by his side.  He had been suffering from congestive heart failure for the last two months.  He was 92 years old.

Bob grew up in LA, graduated...

Mar 28, 2024

Margery Braun Greenwald was born in Los Angeles on June 8, 1948.   As the middle child of Michael and Rosalie Braun, Margie attended Beverly Hills High (Class of 1966) and UCLA (Class of 1970).  In 1970, Margie married Jon Greenwald.  Margie and Jon moved to Ventura County where they raised their two children and were active in the Jewish...

Mar 27, 2024

Marilyn Coleman, 91, of Laguna Woods, California passed away on March 27, 2024, after a long life filled with the loving joy of family and friends. She was born on August 5, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, to Irving and Lillian (Bleiman) Nudelman. She was the youngest of four, adored in life and preceded in death by her brothers Dr....

Mar 24, 2024

Edith Phillips passed away on March 24, 2024 in Palm Desert, CA, at the age of 96. She was born on October 26, 1927 in New York, the second of three children.

The family lived in many places before settling in Los Angeles when she was a teenager. Edie, as she was called, graduated from Venice High...

Mar 23, 2024

Tom was born to Effie and Bernard Weinberg in Los Angeles, where he was a resident for his entire life.  He Attended University High School, Pomona College and Johns Hopkins University.  He spent many years in the advertising business, following in the footsteps of his father.  He leaves behind his sister, Jane Gordon, her two children, Jennifer Nagel and...

Mar 18, 2024

Gloria Rose Bloomberg, 93, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024, in Beverly Hills, surrounded by her loved ones.

Gloria is survived by her children, Sheri Bloomberg, Gregg Bloomberg, and Candice Weiner, and four grandchildren, Elli, Jennifer, Matthew, and Wendy, as well as Sheri’s husband, Michael Rosenblum; Gregg’s wife, Vivian; and Candice’s husband, Perrie Weiner. Gloria’s husband...

Mar 10, 2024

Blanche Wilks (née Roberts) passed away on March 10, 2024, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 95. She was born on December 5, 1928, in Ohio.

Blanche was known for her intellectual curiosity, warmth, generosity, connection to nature, and elegance. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother who found joy in gardening, folk dance, and...

Mar 7, 2024

1932 – March 7, 2024 Joan Walker passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, March 7th, at 91 years old. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, as Joan Lenor Cartmell, she spent her childhood laughing and playing with her cherished older sister Doris (Dodie). In 1943, the Cartmell family moved to Vancouver. She married Noll Walker in 1952, and...

Mar 3, 2024

Diana Levick Malat, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 3, 2024, at the age of 85. She was born on July 1, 1938, in Elk City, Oklahoma, to Dena Weinberg (born in London, England) and Dr. Julius Levick (born in Ekaterinoslav, Russia, now Dnipro, Ukraine. Preceding her in death are her cherished parents, as...

Mar 1, 2024

Barbara Mitnick, A Beloved Mother, Sister, and Nana

Barbara Mitnick, aged 83, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on March 1, 2024, at her home in Laguna Hills, California. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on March 26, 1940, to Elanie Lezerson Lachar and Joseph Lachar, Barbara was a beacon of light and warmth throughout her life,...

Feb 29, 2024

Beloved husband of 65 years to Gail; Loving father of Robin Aileen Teicher-Kolar (Mark Kolar), Ben Alan Teicher (Deborah Goodfried-Teicher) and Cheryl Ann Teicher-Harwell (Dave Harwell); grandfather of Ethan, Hannah, Sarah, Harrison, Miriam, Bradley, Kevin and Kyle; great grandfather of Soleil and Virginia. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Services will be held Tuesday,...

Feb 4, 2024

Dr. Marv Marshall. Born on March 11th, 1933, in Michigan, Marv’s journey led him to Los Angeles in his teens, where he attended Hollywood High School, laying the foundation for a life dedicated to education and community.

Marv’s fervor for education and leadership propelled him to become not only a teacher but also a high school principal....