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Marilyn Cohn Obituary
Marilyn M. Cohn NORFOLK - Marilyn Mandel Cohn died Aug. 13, 2008. Marilyn was born Jan. 2, 1943, in Norfolk, the only child of Abe and Sylvia Levinson Mandel. Survivors include her parents; her husband, Harry L. Cohn; his children, Jeffrey S. Cohn and Wendy C. Miller and their families; aunts, Irene Mandel Blum and Harriette Klaff Mandel; uncle, Bernard Levinson; a host of cousins, family and friends. Marilyn retired from service to the Commonwealth of Virginia as legislative assistant in the General Assembly, Department of Agriculture, Virginia Court of Appeals, executive assistant to the secretary of the Commonwealth under Governor Mark Warner and DEPOR. She graduated from Granby High School and from Georgia State University in Atlanta. The services were held Aug. 15 at Temple Beth Ahabah, with burial in Hebrew Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of one's choice.
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Mayon Cox Hughes
August 21, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember Marilyn from high school. I especially remember her cheering the Granby Comets on to victory. I am sure that she will be missed.
Karen and Butch Pierce
August 18, 2008
Jeff, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will miss her. We met many years ago at the Granby High School 30th Class reunion.
JoEllen
August 15, 2008
I met Marilyn right after she moved to Richmond and married my best friend Tommy. I haven't seen her in many years and know she will be greatly misses.
katy yoffy
August 15, 2008
Please know that our heart is with you
katy and jimmy yoffy
Elayne Axel
August 15, 2008
My love and feelings go out to the family, For the short time I knew Marilyn, I so respected her, enjoyed her laughter, words and thoughts. I will MISS her
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