Earl H. Cohen
COHEN: Earl H. Cohen, 83 of New Castle, passed away the evening of February 9, 2018. Born, May 21, 1934, in Sewickley, he was the son of the late David and Idah Abel Cohen. He married Lynne Caplan Cohen on August 3, 1958. She survives. Mr. Cohen graduated from Ambridge High School and then enrolled in the Air National Guard. He furthered his education at Duquesne University where he graduated with a teaching degree. Earl was employed as a seventh-grade social studies teacher at the New Castle Jr. Sr. High School from 1958-1999. As an educator, he touched many students’ lives and will be forever remembered for his dedication to their advancement in academics and life. Earl enjoyed baseball, especially watching his favorite team, the Pittsburgh Pirates. He also loved going to Florida in the winter months. Earl was the president of Tifereth Israel Synagogue, and a member of the PSEA and B’nai B’rith. He was also a member of Temple Hadar Israel. What Earl cherished the most was spending time with his family. Along with his wife, Earl is survived by a daughter, Debbie (Sheldon) Abrams of Holland, Pa.; a son, Mark (Kristen) Cohen of Flemington, N.J.; a brother, Norbert (JoAnne) Cohen of Pittsburgh; 4 grandchildren, Alexa and Justin Abrams and Daria and Brianna Cohen; and 2 nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the Haven Convalescent Home for taking such good care of Earl. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon, on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle. A service will follow with Rabbi Howie Stein officiating. Burial will be at Tifereth Israel Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 525 North Broad Street, Canfield Ohio, 44406, or donor’s favorite charity. Condolences may be offered to the family at cunninghamfh.com.
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