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Irwin G. "Ernie" Cohen

Irwin Cohen Obituary

COHEN Irwin G. "Ernie", 71, husband of Gail R. Cohen, passed away in Vancouver, WA on June 8, 2007. He was a chemist, retired from IBM and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He was an active volunteer and had served as an officer for The Lexington Havurah, Mended Hearts, Gainesway Neighborhood Association, NAIC, and Ohavay Zion Synagogue. He was an amateur radio operator and a dedicated Hadassah Associate. Besides his wife of 48 years, he is survived by son Alex (Sara) Charney Cohen of Vancouver, WA, daughter Elaine (Steven) Silver of Deerfield, IL; grandchildren, Zachary, Charly, and Jared Charney Cohen and Robin and Melanie Silver; sister, Esther Weitzman of Aptos, CA and a sister-in-law, Isabel Russotto, Lexington. Services 3pm Wed June 13, 2007 at the W. R. Milward Mortuary-Broadway with Rabbi Sharon Cohen officiating. Burial Lexington Cemetery. The family will be at home Thu and Fri 2-4:30pm and Thu 8-10pm. Sun and Mon 2-6:30pm and Mon 8-10pm. No flowers please. Contributions may be made to: Hadassah, 2357 Abbeywood Road, Lexington, KY 40515-1112 or the charity of your choice. www.milwardfuneral.com

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader from Jun. 12 to Jun. 13, 2007.

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Jerry Solzman

February 8, 2008

I just heard that Ernie died last summer. I want to express our families sympathy. I know that you miss him very much. If there is anything that we can do since we are in Louisville, let me know.

Ilania Abileah

February 8, 2008

Dear Gail: I was sorry to learn about Ernie Z'L passing away. Hope that time will help to heal your wound. Ilania (Mookie) Abileah

Bobbie Smith

June 18, 2007

Gail and Family
I am so very sorry to hear the news. I was having dinner with Linda Kuder and Betty Cooper and Eileen last Thursday evening when Eileen mentioned it. I had no idea and I'm so sorry that you are going through the loss. I know how many wonderful years you had together and can't imagine how difficult it will be without him. Please know that you are in my heart, as is Alex and little Robin. Please give them my regards. Gail, I am so, so sorry. I just hope that he didn't suffer any. Please let me know how you're doing.
Bobbie

Becky Witt

June 17, 2007

Dear Gail and Family- Don and I want to express our deepest sympathy to you. The years of knowing Ernie have blessed our lives. He was always such an inspiration to us. We truly valued his friendship and will truly miss him as will our Mended Heart Chapter of which he was such a faithful member. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Cindy Reed

June 13, 2007

Dear Gail & Family, I am sad to read of Ernie's passing. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Ernie was indeed a fine friend to all whom he met. Peace be with you. Cindy Reed - Members Heritage FCU staff Member

Art Adams

June 12, 2007

Dear Gail and Family,
Ernie was such a great friend, leader and hard worker that all of us at the Bluegrass Chapter of NAIC will dearly miss him. Our deepest sympathies for your loss.

Julie Smoak

June 12, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. My father worked with Ernie many years at IBM and always spoke fondly of him. I was pleased to finally meet him recently and will regret not having the opportunity to get to know Ernie better myself.

Sincerely, Julie Smoak

Jamine Hamner

June 12, 2007

The Volunteers and Staff at Saint Joseph Hospital will miss Ernie greatly! His service with Mended Hearts was invaluable to us all. Our deepest sympathies for your loss.

Diane Spencer

June 12, 2007

To Gail and Family, Our prayers and thoughs go out to you all, Gail I am sorry that I am not there in person but you are in my heart in these times. Diane Spencer and family

Terry Wilson

June 12, 2007

Ernie was a wonderful friend. I will miss him very much.

Tracy Hiatt

June 12, 2007

Gail and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tracy Hiatt

Bill DeVore

June 12, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Ernie. Our memories are of him working diligently to reorganize our club and to keep it on an even keel. This he did admirably. From the members of the Bluegrass Amateur Radio Society.

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