January 5, 2025 ~ 6 Tevet 5785
Stanley W. Bayersdorfer, 96, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025.
Born in Steubenville, OH, he grew up in Louisville, where he was a member of Castlewood Athletic Club. He was a graduate of Riverside Military Academy, the University of Louisville, and served as a staff sergeant in the United States Army Air Corps during the Korean War.
With his wife, Ellen, he founded The Fashion Post in 1959, where he continued working until just weeks before his death.
He was a board member of Actors Theatre of Louisville, the city of Rolling Fields, Frazier Rehab Institute, and the University of Louisville Board of Overseers. He was past president of the University of Louisville Associates and Standard Country Club, as well as past chairman of the March of Dimes and Jewish Hospital Healthcare Services.
He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Ellen, his parents, Helen and Dr. Silas Starr, and his sister, Ruth Sobel.
Survivors include his children Carol Cohen (Ed), Bill (Emily Trader), Bob, and David; Grandchildren Ellie Cohen (Julian Groover), Andy Cohen (Julia Katzman); and great-granddaughter Caroline Groover, along with many cousins, nieces, and nephews plus his extended Fashion Post family of alumni and friends.
A memorial service was held at The Temple on Wednesday, January 8. The service was live-streamed at thetemplelouky.org/stanley
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