Inna Panov Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Inna Panov (Saint Louis, Missouri) is shared. Inna, born on July 20, 1952, passed away on July 17, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Inna will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Inna by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Inna is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Inna’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Moisey Rein and Ninel Vaganova. She is survived by: her husband Vladimir Sterkin; her son Pavel Merman (Ludmila); her grandson Kirill Merman; her sister Olga Kushnir (Marat); and her nephew Mikhail Kushnir (Mariana Goulart Kushnir).

Her contributions to the phone company sector were significant, earning her the admiration of colleagues and friends alike.