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OSCAR WEINER Obituary
OSCAR R., M.D., died in the company of his family on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 in hospice at Lankenau Hospital in Wynnewood, PA, at the age of 92. A lifelong resident of the Philadelphia area, Dr. Weiner was a physician and practicing psychiatrist for over 60 years. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, Class of 1944, and completed his medical training at Hahnemann Medical College. He was stationed at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington D.C., where he became interested in psychiatry. He was a pioneer in the field of family therapy and a founding member of the Family Institute of Philadelphia.
He is survived by his wife of over 40 years, Joan, his children, Mark (Chris), Marcie (Steve), Jon (Emilia), his daughter-in-law Kathy LeGrand, and six grandchildren (Molly, Kelly, Cristina, Natalia, Zoe and Jonah). He was predeceased by his first wife Rae. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his name to the charity of your choice. Arrs. by WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERY & FUNERAL HOME. www.westlaurelhill.com
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Les Daroff
July 4, 2019
Oscar was a great friend, teacher, psychotherapist and great man.
Ira Goldberg
April 3, 2017
Oscar was my doctor first, then my wife's doctor. He had advised us -- I now think correctly -- not to marry. Had we not, Oscar and I might have become friends sharing more than the one social occasion we did share. I greatly admired him, loved him, it is fair to say, and have nothing but regret about my not staying in touch with him. I especially admired his integrity, something I could always count on. I wanted someday to discuss his military experience with him perhaps partly because it reminded me of my own. He was a wonderful, gifted man whose talents benefited those whom he touched, a man who will be missed.
Les Daroff
July 28, 2016
Oscar was my mentor in every sense of the word. He was a guiding hand to me personally and professionally and a wonderful influence on my own work with with my psychotherapy patients. He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Dr. Les Daroff
Linda Cornelius
July 10, 2016
I have such fond memories of spending time with Oscar and Joan. My condolences to the entire family on the loss of this truly impressive man.
Dan Gottlieb
July 8, 2016
Oscar was also my teacher back in 1973 when the family Institute had recently been created by Oscar and other great visionaries in the field of family therapy.
quiet, smart and insightful, Oscars warmth was always there with that gleam in his eye. I'm happy to say that shortly after he was my teacher, we became friends. And often played poker together. Believe me, he was a far better family therapist that he was a poker player (sorry Oscar!)
easy to love, that man
Jane Shure
July 4, 2016
From 1981-82, Oscar was my supervisor at the Family Institute. As a young woman in her early 20's, I was blessed by his warmth and respect. At the final dance celebration, Oscar stopped me on the dance floor and named out loud a power dynamic that he saw taking place between me and an older male faculty member. Having his words describe the event and his confirmation that it was what I thought it was, empowered me to trust my gut at a really deep level. Back in those days people didn't usually talk about gender power dynamics - Oscar did.
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