Philadelphia, New York
1945 - 2018
COHEN--Stephen Bruce. Stephen Bruce Cohen died at home on August 17, 2018 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a loving husband and father, professor of law, human rights activist. Born on September 11th, 1945 in Philadelphia to Sylvan and Alma Cohen, he graduated from Cheltenham High...
Read MoreThe liberal spokesman for our Amherst class of 1967 for many, many years, starting even before graduation with a survey showing a solid majority of the class opposed to the Vietnam War.
Jon Peirce
August 28, 2022 | Classmate
Whenever I think about my time at Amherst College, I miss Steve. He was a champion of human rights as well as an articulate opponent of US involvement in Vietnam. The Post's obituary noted that Steve was president of the student council at Amherst; he was also a summa cum laude graduate, one of four that year. Here is a screenshot of Steve presenting an anti-war petition signed by 175 out of 265 graduating seniors who were U.S. citizens. His press conference was covered by ABC News during...
Jack Hailey
January 09, 2022 | School
From my home town, he was a principal reason that I went to Amherst College. I roomed with him one year and remained full of admiration for his unflagging mental energy, liveliness and independence. Of all the people I know, he may have gotten the most out of Amherst College. It was the perfect place for him. I regret losing touch with him a few years after College and am presently kicking myself for giving up on him. Marc, perhaps you remember me.
Paul Sunstein
January 01, 2019 | Ann Arbor, MI | Friend
We offer our condolences. We pray in your behalf, and we offer the hope of welcoming back our loved ones on a Paradise earth. Psm 37:29
August 26, 2018
"The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace." - Numbers 6:26. My condolences.
P. Marie Gibson
August 25, 2018 | New Haven, CT
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May the fond memories of your loved one sustain your family at this time. May you also receive comfort from what is stated at 1 Peter 5:6,7.
Linda Mc
August 24, 2018 | FL
Steve was a real presence in high school and made us proud throughout his professional career. And even though he was always engaged in serious and important work, he never lost his sense of humor. We all loved him dearly. He will be sorely missed.
Janet Hoffman
August 23, 2018 | New York
My condolences to the family and friends of Stephen Cohen. Our Creator promises to comfort and give you the strength to cope each day without him. May you continue to be blessed with his memory and legacy and may your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times you shared together as you celebrate a life well lived and loved by many.
August 23, 2018
My most deepest condolence to his loving family. And may our god of love and mercy bring great comfort to you. Mathews 5:4
August 23, 2018
