Obituaries

Nov 12, 2020

Martin Philip Zagarinsky, of Indianapolis, passed away on November 12, 2020. Martin was born in Adams, Massachusetts on February 27, 1935 to Harry and Minnie Zagarinsky. After graduating from Bryant University, Martin joined the Army and was eventually stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison. There he met his beloved wife of more than sixty years, Carol.

Martin enjoyed...

Nov 11, 2020

Keith Foster

Beloved father, brother and grandfather passed away on November 11, 2020 at the age of 65.  Keith was born on August 17, 1955 in Louisville, Kentucky.  He was a graduate of the University of Kentucky.  Keith loved scuba diving and playing golf.  Keith courageously fought through his many years of illness and was a role...

Nov 10, 2020

Darrell Ann “Nana” Etchison,

78, of Zionsville, passed away November 10, 2020.  She was born October 24, 1942 to the late Robert Coapstick and Wilma Younger.  Darrell was a graduate of Zionsville Community High School and was well known as the owner of Zionsville’s Trousseau Bridal Boutique.  She was passionate about the bridal industry and also found...

Nov 9, 2020

James Walter Lavender, age 90, of Zionsville, passed away on Monday, November 9.

James was a cherished father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was born in Stearns, Ky and moved to Indianapolis as a young man with his beloved wife, Nancy. James was a highly successful business owner, but his real passion was time spent with his...

Nov 9, 2020

Herbert L. Lebovits,

89, of Indianapolis, formerly of Memphis, TN and Fairfax, VA passed away November 9, 2020.  He was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania to Isaac and Matilda (Rosenberg) Lebovits on June 20, 1931.  Herb graduated from Scranton Central High School and matriculated to The University of Scranton where he graduated with a degree in Biology and...

Nov 8, 2020

Michael L.  “Mickey” Powell

Loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather and past president of the PGA of America passed away on November 8, 2020 at the age of 81.  Mickey was born on June 17, 1939 to the late Arnold and Christine Powell.  He was a graduate of Ben Davis High School and Indiana...

Nov 8, 2020

Rita Gloria Propper Cohen

Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and active member of the Jewish community passed away on November 8, 2020.

Rita was born on February 27, 1928 to the late Alfred and Goldie Propper in Chicago, IL.  She married Norman E. Cohen in 1946 and together they raised their two children, Gary(Kathy) and...

Nov 7, 2020

Charles “Chuck” Cohen was born on September 17th, 1941 and died on November 7th, 2020 after a year-long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Karen Jacobson Cohen; their 3 children, Brad (Tina) Cohen, Amy (Guy) Kaissar, and Danielle (Ron) Bautista; their 10 grandchildren, Ethan and Aaron Cohen, Brant and Sophia Stockamp, Ari (Rachel)...

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...