Shirley Shear-Stiffelman

Shirley Shear-Stiffelman passed away in St. Louis, MO on Friday, November 25, 2011. Beloved widow of Samuel Shear; wife of Sherman Stiffelman of St. Louis, MO. Mother of Michael Fogel of Fremont, CA, Steven Fogel of San Carlos, CA and Renee Rich (Dr. Gregory Rich). Aunt of Michael Kohn (Cathy), Sandy Kohn, Lauren Davis (Sean), Liza Chollet (Todd) and Jessica Kohn all of St. Louis, MO. Grandmother of Katryna and Alexander Fogel.

Funeral services will be held from the Metairie home of THARP-SONTHEIMER-THARP, 1600 N. Causeway Blvd at 43rd Sts., on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 1:00 PM, with visitation beginning at 12:00 Noon. Rabbi Ethan Linden will officiate. Interment to follow in Hebrew Rest Cemetery III Mausoleum. Kindly omit flowers. Memorials are suggested to Congregation Gates of Prayer, 4000 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, LA 70002 Condolences may be expressed online at www.tharpsontheimer.com. For additional information, please call (504) 835-2341