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of Canton Ohio, died peacefully on Feb. 3, 2020, at the home of friends in Del Mar, Florida. He is survived by his younger brother, Larry Cohen (wife, Judy); younger sister, Maureen Hersch (husband, Michael); and by his children, Faith Cohen Carvalhães (husband, André) and Greg Cohen. Born in Canton on Nov. 27, 1941 to Molly Schuman and Gerald Cohen, Harvey attended McKinley High School from 1955 -1957, before transferring to Glenwood High School, where he graduated in 1959. He attended the Ohio State University, where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity, and he continued at OSU to earn his D.D.S. in 1966. While at Ohio State, he married Linda Joyce Triger in 1963, and after completing his dental studies, he enlisted in the Officer Corps of the U.S. Navy, where he served as a naval dentist from 1966 to 1968, stationed first in Waukegan, Ill., then in Norfolk, Va. After his honorable discharge from the Navy, Harvey moved back to Canton with Linda and their new daughter, Faith Louise Cohen, born in 1967. Harvey began his dental career in nearby Massillon and, shortly thereafter, established his private practice in Perry, Ohio. Their son, Greg David Cohen, was born in Canton in 1971. Harvey was a highly respected family dentist, and was active in the Stark County Dental Society, where he served as both Treasurer and President. With Linda, he was also active in the Jewish community of Canton, and together they served as youth group advisors at Temple Israel from 1980 to 1984. At the same time, Harvey was an avid skier and international traveler (often combining the two interests), as well as a gifted amateur vocalist.
Devoted husband to Linda until her death in 2016; dedicated father to his two children; respected by his professional community for his exceptional integrity; beloved by his family and life-long friends from Canton and beyond, Harvey was a kind, gentle, and honorable individual whose loss we profoundly mourn, and whose presence we will sorely miss.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, Feb. 10, 2020 at Temple Israel at 11 a.m. with Rabbi John Spitzer and Rabbi John Adland officiating. Final resting place is North Lawn Cemetery.
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Elaine Longo
February 25, 2020
Dear family,
I'm so very sorry for the loss of a great man. Dr. Cohen was my family's dentist, he was such a great dentist, we missed him terribly when he retired.
My prayers are with you during this time.
Liz Levi
February 8, 2020
Deepest condolences to Faith and Greg. Its been years, but I remember your dad so fondly. He thought me the art of the pun. ....Is that the cat that ate your new shoes...? I wish you peace in your memories of him
February 8, 2020
May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76
Linda Wright
February 8, 2020
Dr. Cohen was our family dentist for many years. He was very professional, very kind and gentle. His entire office staff was also so welcoming. We miss him very much. Please accept our most sincere sympathy to family and friends of this dear and special man.
Harvey and Cindy (Triger) Faber
February 7, 2020
Our sincere condolences to Harvey's family at this sad time. We remember Harvey as always being very kind and friendly with a good sense of humor. He was married to our cousin Linda and they were both very special people. We know he will be missed.
Ralph Barb
February 7, 2020
Our thoughts are with your family. I knew Dr Harvey in his younger years. May peace be with him
Bonnie and Bill Rudner
February 7, 2020
May his memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved him. He will be missed!
Connie Rizos-Guist
February 7, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with Harvey's family and friends at this difficult time as you honor and say a final goodbye to him. He was such a kind man and I will miss seeing him walking with Jazmine in the neighborhood. May his memory be eternal.
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