Edmund Porges

1872–1917 (age 45)

Biography

Edmund Porges was an editor whose careful stewardship of the written word ensured that thoughtful ideas, local news, and cultural conversations reached a broad readership. Colleagues admired his exacting standards, his respect for diverse voices, and his unwavering commitment to truth in a rapidly changing world.

He never lost sight of the human stories behind every article he oversaw, believing that journalism could inspire empathy and civic responsibility. Reserved yet warm, he is memorialized at the Old Jewish Cemetery, where friends recall the steady hand that guided many important dialogues.

Also buried at Old Jewish Cemetery

Johann Kremenezky
1848–1934 (age 86)
Old Jewish Cemetery
Artur Goldhammer
1859–1929 (age 70)
Old Jewish Cemetery
Artur Goldhammer was a lawyer respected for his principled advocacy and thoughtful counsel.
Adolf Landesberger
1858–1912 (age 54)
Old Jewish Cemetery
Adolf Landesberger pursued mathematics with patient rigor, enriching the intellectual life of his circle.
Moritz Jonasz
1847–1917 (age 70)
Old Jewish Cemetery
Moritz Jonasz combined financial insight with heartfelt care for the families he served.
Jankiel Gutsztadt
1817–1890 (age 73)
Old Jewish Cemetery
Karl Grosz
1879–1962 (age 83)
Old Jewish Cemetery
Dr. Karl Grosz was a physician whose career was marked by dedication to patient care and medical excellence.