Obituaries

Matthew E. Lewis, 60, passed away peacefully at his home on September 7, 2026, surrounded by family.

Myron Herbert Goldstein, 79, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away on September 16, 2026. 

Eileen S. (Eaglstein) Cohen passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026, at the age of 82. She lived a life filled with creativity, curiosity, adventure, and an unwavering commitment to her family, friends, and community. 

Naomi Silverman, 82, of Lenexa, passed away on September 4, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. Services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Louis Memorial Chapel, with burial at Kehilath Israel Blue Ridge Cemetery.

Anthony Joseph Merlo, 81, passed away on August 30, 2026. Tony, as he was affectionately known by all who knew him, was born in Kansas City, MO, on June 20, 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents and his identical twin, Eugene Merlo.

Kenneth “Kenny” Herman, 90, died peacefully in his sleep on Aug. 21 in Overland Park, Kansas. He was born on Nov. 28, 1935, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Betty (nee Pohatchevsky) and Abraham Herman. 

Barbara Mae Katz (Ginden), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and lifelong member of the Kansas City Jewish community, was born on Feb. 15, 1946, and passed away on Sept. 1, 2026.

Michael Lee Klein of Prairie Village passed away peacefully on Aug. 24. He was known for his warmth, curiosity, generosity and sense of humor.

Donald “Don” Sebert passed away on July 23 at the age of 90. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on Jan. 24, 1936.

Marilyn Elaine Siegel, 69, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Aug. 13 in Kansas City. Graveside funeral services were held on Aug. 31, at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Raytown, Missouri.