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JEANNIE ROSOFF Obituary

ROSOFF--Jeannie Isabelle, 1924--2014. Jeannie Rosoff of Chevy Chase, MD died peacefully on Monday May 12, 2014. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter Ann Rosoff-Cappelletti, son-in-law John Cappelletti, grandchildren Sara and Daniel, and long-time friends and colleagues. She dedicated much of her life to advancing women's reproductive health by shaping research and public policy over her many years with the Guttmacher Institute and Planned Parenthood (more on her life's work is found on www.guttmacher.org). In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to these organizations. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial service. Online condolences and fond memories may be offered to the family through the New York Times online guestbook.

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Published by New York Times on May 19, 2014.

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