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eslie Hornberg Stern, 
72, passed away on Jan. 
9, 2024, in Jerusalem, 
Israel. 
She was born on Oct. 
17, 1951, in Detroit. Leslie 
was a loving mother and 
grandmother and a kind 
and gentle soul who will be 
deeply missed by her family 
and friends.
Leslie was a gifted artist 
who completed tens of 
thousands of paintings in 
her lifetime with several art 
shows around the world. 
She worked on all mediums 
with periods of different 
genres using oils, acrylics, 
and watercolors. Her artistic 
talent was truly remarkable, 
and she found joy and 

fulfilment in 
expressing 
herself through 
her artwork. 
She was also 
an avid reader 
and had a funny 
sense of humor 
that brought laughter to 
those around her. Leslie 
had a deep love for dogs 
and enjoyed spending time 
with her loving pets over the 
years. She was dedicated to 
Holocaust studies, always 
seeking to expand her 
knowledge on the subject.
Leslie had a dream to live 
out her days in the State 
of Israel, a place she loved 
dearly. She found solace and 
inspiration in the rich history 

and culture of the country. 
Leslie’s love for Israel was a 
significant part of her life.
Outside of her work, Leslie 
had a variety of hobbies 
that brought her joy and 
fulfilment. She had a passion 
for painting and drawing, 
and her artistic talent shone 
through in every piece she 
created. Leslie also enjoyed 
reading, watching movies 
and volunteering her time to 
teach young children art.
Leslie leaves behind a 
legacy of love and creativity. 
She is survived by her 
daughter and son-in-law, 
Leah Stern and Jack Power; 
her grandchildren, Jacob, 
Jonas and Leonard Power. 
She is also survived by her 

son and daughter-in-law, 
Ellie Stern and Diana Stern; 
grandson, Benjamin Stern.
Leslie was preceded in 
death by her parents, Renee 
and Burton Hornberg; and 
her sister, Ronni Feuer. Their 
memories will forever be 
cherished by those who loved 
them.
May Leslie Stern 
Hornberg’s memory forever 
be a blessing to all who knew 
her. She will be remembered 
for her artistic talent, her 
kind and gentle nature and 
her love for her family and 
the State of Israel. Her legacy 
will live on through her 
beautiful artwork and the 
love she shared with others. 
Baruch Dayan Haemet. 

A Legacy of Art

IRA KAUFMAN

OBITUARIES
OF BLESSED MEMORY

Leslie Stern

