Obituaries
May Their Memory Be A Blessing
Our obituaries honor the lives and memories of those who have passed with unique stories, sharing the memories of those who have touched our lives and hearts. On this page, we invite you to read these meaningful tributes, leave personal messages, and connect in honoring lives that have shaped our world.
Richard L Cohen
Feb 2, 2018
Richard L. Cohen, 67, of Los Angeles, passed away on Friday, February 2nd at his home after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the son of the late Irving and Margot (Wurtzman)Cohen, beloved brother of Robert Cohen of Maryland, companion of Hannah. Devoted owner of his cherished dog, Madison. Ricky is remembered by his aunts, uncles, cousins...
Sam Stawisky
Jan 26, 2018
Sam Stawisky, 103. 2/18/1914 – 1/26/2018 Born in Los Angeles, eldest of four, son of immigrant parents. All American Boyle Heights boyhood despite near-fatal asthma. Family adopts back yard milk goat to make Sam strong. Sam’s Pa peddles blankets from horse-drawn cart while Ma keeps kosher home. Goat milk works! In thanks family donates Torah to Fairmont Street Shul...
Edward Ellis Fine
Jan 25, 2018
Edward Ellis Fine, 94, passed away peacefully at home in Marina Del Rey, California on Thursday, January 25. Ed was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 20, 1923 and was married to Corinne (Kaplan) Fine for almost 69 years. They moved to Los Angeles 40 years ago which had been a dream of both of theirs. Ed attended Cleveland...
Beverly Kristal Mintz
Jan 24, 2018
Beverly Kristal Mintz Mar 30, 1925 to Jan 24, 2018 Beloved mother of Ken Mintz and mother-in-law of Linda Mintz, grandmother of Becky Mintz, Joanna Covington and Lorena Gonzalez, and devoted great-grandmother of Logan and Callie Mintz-Hernandez. Daughter of Nathan and Sophie Kristal and beloved sister of Jerry Kristal, Vicki Gahlbeck and Sandra Kristal. Beverly survived her sister Elaine...
Joel David Freeman
Jan 21, 2018
Joel Freeman died peacefully on January 21, 2018, at his Sherman Oaks home after a long illness. He was 95. The producer of Love at First Bite, The Octagon and The Heart is a Lonely Hunter had over 100 feature films to his credit including Camelot. He received the NAACP Image Award for the breakthrough film Shaft as Producer...
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