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Ronald J. Ostrow (Age 89)
Ronald J. Ostrow, 89, a storied newspaper reporter in the Washington bureau of the Los Angeles Times for more than three decades, passed away in Chevy Chase, MD, on Monday, June 14. His wife, Alyce Kelly Ostrow, was at his side. Ron was renowned among colleagues and competitors as one of the best-sourced reporters covering the Department of Justice. In addition to his wife Alyce, with whom he celebrated 40 years of marriage this past Valentine's Day, he is survived by stepdaughters Kalin Hyman (John Hyman) and Alison Auerbach (Marc Schindler); stepbrother, Lou Lovell; four grandchildren, Tucker Hyman (Kaeley Secan), Montana Hyman, Maya Schindler, and Jacob Schindler; and cousins Alan Levin, Betsy Levin, John Levin, Sarah Levin, and their spouses. His marriage to the former Patricia Curran ended in divorce. His beloved daughter, Kathryn Jeanne Ostrow died from cystic fibrosis in 1977. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, June 24 at 2 p.m. at the National Press Club, 529 14th St NW, Washington. Donations may be made in his name to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (cff.org).
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Aleta Embrey
June 16, 2023
It was both an honor and a pleasure to work with Ron at the LA Times
during my decade there. He treated this news researcher and all his colleagues with kindness and respect.
I was always amazed at his ability to find exactly what he needed from
his numerous stacks of papers on his desk. What may have looked disorganized was a filing system
that worked for Ron. He was a top notch reporter and person.
Aleta Embrey
June 30, 2021
Dear Alyce,
Ron was a great man and a great reporter. Always kind, appreciative and unruffled, it was always a pleasure to provide research for his stories.
I did not learn of the memorial service until after the fact. Otherwise I would have been there to share in the memories of our time together at the LA Times Wash. Bureau. I can still picture that boyish grin and his twinkling eyes.
Condolences to you and your family,
Aleta Embrey, former LA Times Wash Bureau Library Manager
isabel Scharff Edelson
June 29, 2021
Dear Alyce,
It was so very sad to read about Ron in the Post. I believe he had Parkinsons for a very long time, even ages ago when we were studying together. What an enormous loss for you, and to his professional community as well.
May you be safe and at ease.
My best wishes
Isabel
Halcy Bohen
June 24, 2021
Alice dear, Sending deepest condolences as I picture Ron, Gerry and the rest of the now-gone media guys happily playing poker together at our dining room table over the years! With heartfelt sympathy, Halcy
Cliff Karchmer
June 23, 2021
Ron was a perfect gentleman and an all around great guy. Also a terrific credit to the journalistic profession and the LA Times. So sorry to learn of his passing. May his memory be a blessing.
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