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MORTON HERSKOWITZ Obituary

HERSKOWITZ
DR. MORTON


May 23, 1918 - August 6, 2018

Of Center City, passed away peacefully at his home on August 6, after a brief bout with pneumonia. He was one hundred years old. A graduate of Temple University and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, he practiced first general medicine and then psychiatry in Center City for over 73 years, retiring at the age of 99. He was the last surviving disciple of psychiatrist Wilhelm Reich. He was preceded in death by his wife, violist Karen Tuttle Herskowitz. He is survived by his daughter, Robin Herskowitz Heald of Ashland, OR, his son-in-law, Anthony Heald, and his two grandchildren, Dylan and Zoe Heald. A Memorial is planned for a later date. Condolences may be sent to: 642 Liberty St, Ashland, OR 97520. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Doctors Without Borders.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Aug. 20, 2018.

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Lee J Herskowitz, D.O, MBA

August 14, 2023

A memorable professor who opened our minds to innovative ideas. Rest in Peace!

Lee Herskowitz

April 12, 2022

Deepest condolences, Robin. You may remember me calling you 20 some years ago looking for my daughter Robyn. Even though we share the same last name we do not seem to have a close relationship ancestrally, but your father was one of my many beloved instructors at PCOM. I am still inPortland and have retired from my Pediatric practice.

Marc W

August 22, 2018

Mort was the very first therapist I ever saw & I only saw him one time, for some urgent guidance...way back in 1971. It was basically a plea for advice from a confused young man who was considering quitting law school, & Mort refused to accept any payment. And some 47 years later, the friend who had so long ago referred me to Mort revered him to his final days. Being worthy of such lengthy respect is remarkable.

Rhona Gerber

August 20, 2018

As our neighborhood Judge of Elections, I mostly knew Dr. Herskowitz from his commitment to voting. He voted in every election including this past primary. We made a big deal about him being 100 years old and voting. I wish everyone felt the right to vote was as important as he did. May his memory be for a blessing.

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