Obituaries

Nov 6, 2020

On Friday, November 6, 2020, Mr. Herbert David Kasle (Herb), loving and devoted husband, father of three, grandfather of five and great grandfather of six, passed away in his sleep at the age of 93. Herb was born on April 3, 1927 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Jacob and Raechel (Neifeld) Kasle....

Nov 5, 2020

Mellissa M. Rivelli, 45, of Indianapolis, IN was born November 20, 1974 and went to be with our Lord November 5, 2020. She is survived by her son Matthew Tandy, Jr., brother Jerry Rady, and sister Amber Christie. She is preceded in death by her father Kevin Rivelli and her mother Martha Wasnidge.

She was...

Oct 31, 2020

Catherine Ann (Hook) Baker, age 70, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2020 at Allison Pointe Nursing Facility.

She was born February 13, 1950 and was a proud Army veteran.  Catherine loved her country.

She is survived by her only daughter, Misty May Craib; grandsons, Robert (Marissa C.) Craib and James Craib; and granddaughter, Marissa...

Oct 29, 2020

Grace Lee Ho, 95, of Carmel, IN formerly of Rego Park and White Plains, NY and Newton, MA passed away peacefully with family by her side on October 29, 2020.  She was born in Kun Ming, China to the late Wen Yan Li and Bing Zhi Li on March 7, 1925.  Grace lived through the historical milestones of World...

Oct 29, 2020

Elik Shapiro,

92, of Indianapolis, passed away October 29, 2020.  He was born in Tarashcha, Ukraine on March 11, 1928 to the late Khaim and Nacha Shapiro.

Elik is survived by his wife, Anya; children, Vladimir (Irnia) Shapiro, and Alexander (Olga) Shapiro; grandchildren Elina, Igor, Stanislav (Hannah), Maria, and Svetlana. He was preceded in death...

Oct 29, 2020

Paula Kay (Baker) Jeffers, 68, passed away on October 29, 2020 after a one year battle with cancer.  Born October 17, 1952 to Robert E. and Betty Jo Baker, Paula spent most of her life in Indianapolis, retiring from Sigma Theta Tau International in 2019.  She was a life long animal lover, competed in ballroom dancing for several years,...

Oct 24, 2020

Janet Esterline Yosha passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on October 24, 2020. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, on June 9, 1939, to Dorothy and Jim Esterline. She graduated from Shortridge High School and Indiana University Bloomington. Jan became a member of Pi Beta Phi where she served in many capacities. She...

Oct 24, 2020

Hal Stephen Kogan

71, of Westfield, passed away October 24, 2020. Hal was born on March 4, 1949 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Ralph and Lillian (Rothstein) Kogan. He proudly served his country by enlisting in the Navy in 1967, serving 2 tours in Vietnam. Hal was a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology...

Oct 23, 2020

Beverly "Bev" Jo McVeigh (Clay), 72, was born on March 2, 1948 and passed away October 23, 2020 in Indianapolis, IN. Bev is survived by her 3 children, John Michael McVeigh, Gerry McVeigh, and Ändrea McVeigh-Nelson (TK Nelson); only grandchild, Ardan Blaez Nelson; sisters, Nancy Knight and Vicki Ostergren; and brother, David Clay. She is remembered by countless nieces,...

Oct 21, 2020

David “Dave” Xen Todd, 77 years old, passed away on October 21, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer.  Dave was born in Grant County, Indiana, on September 8, 1943 to Xen H. and Kathryn L. (Bothwell) Todd.  He attended Fairmount High School and Purdue University in the early days of “night school.”

Dave was married for...

Oct 18, 2020

Joseph (Yossi) Cohen passed away due to cancer with his family by his side in his home in Carmel, Indiana, on October 18, 2020.  At 78, he never stopped teaching. With gentle humor and patient encouragement, he shared his love of the Hebrew language, culture, and music of Israel, delighting countless high school students and adult learners with lessons,...

Oct 17, 2020

Frieda Paris Sanders, 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 17th. Born into a loving family that included her parents, Esther and Morris Paris, and siblings Anne, Amelia, Sylvia and Hal, she was the baby of the girls and the self-appointed favorite child. Growing up in Brooklyn, the family frequently took advantage of the city by going...

Oct 15, 2020

John Robert Trueblood

84, of Indianapolis, passed away October 15, 2020.  He was born November 15, 1935 in Indianapolis, IN to the late John and Mary (Montgomery) Trueblood.  He graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1954 then studied for his architectural license. He served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956.

Oct 15, 2020

Steven Edward Dill

Steve was born to Susan Rothbard Dill.  He died peacefully with his sister and mother at his side at the age of 57.  Steve attended North Central High School and Purdue University.  Steve was employed with Centerplate as a catering manager.  He had a remarkable work ethic and loved interacting with people.  Every Christmas...

Oct 14, 2020

Logan Robert Widdicombe,

35, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Born on July 12, 1985, in Indianapolis, IN, Logan attended St. Richard’s School and later Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School before graduating from Loyola University New Orleans. While in New Orleans, he was displaced during Hurricane Katrina and attended St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. Logan...

Oct 13, 2020

Oct 13, 2020

Douglas Alan Perry

Beloved son, brother, uncle and friend passed away October 13, 2020 at the age of 65. Doug was born on July 6, 1955 to Bernard and Mildred Perry.  He was a 1973 graduate of North Central High School.  Doug was a longtime member of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck where he became...

Oct 11, 2020

Meghan Rose Schwab

Beloved daughter, mother, fiancé and friend was taken from the world much too soon.

Meghan was a graduate of the Hasten Hebrew Academy, and North Central High School.  She volunteered and worked for the Indianapolis Humane Society and was a member of Congregation Shaarey Tefilla.  Meghan was loving and nurturing to dogs...

Oct 9, 2020

Hebert M. Olshever,

87, of Indianapolis passed away October 9, 2020. He was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Samuel and Rae (Solomon) Olshever on January 2, 1933.  Herb proudly served in the United States Air Force.  He earned his Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Brooklyn College and went on to earn a Master's...

Oct 8, 2020

Aaryn Jeanine Hearn was born to Lewis E. Hearn III and Andrea M. Ector-Hearn on February 16, 2000 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Aaryn began walking at nine months old, then progressed to running two weeks later. She spoke in full complete sentences at one year old, and could read by three. Her love and amazing talent for writing stories...