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Marion Cohen
June 9, 2020
Again, she was my "job buddy" when I taught fulltime at Drexel, in particular that one year. We ate out together at least once a week, either between our classes or when we were through for the day. We talked A LOT; I remember we talked about how, for our students, we showed WHY anything-to-the-zeroth-power is 1 (even though that was never part of any syllabus, and b/c many students who understand advanced math don't understand why x-to-the-0 = 1 (for x non-zero)). We talked about our philosophies of teaching, about how we were living our lives, how we each of us had waited to go back to full time teaching 'til our youngest children were not so young any more, we had been, for a long time, both mathematicians and stay-at-home moms.
She was, in other words, a very good friend and I'm sorry she's not here to be my very good friend any more.
January 24, 2013
My (very belated) condolences to Brian, Amy, and Adam. I taught at Drexel during the year, around 1997, that Roberta did also. I remember with much fondness our friendship while she was there with me. I remember our lunches at Han Wool, our conversations about math and teaching and family, and our Chinese dinner with Brian and Adam (and my son Devin, 13 at the time -- Brian was 15, I think). I've been researching women in math. (and writing limericks on the subject, for a math/poetry blog run by a friend of mine), and I wanted to include Roberta. That's how I found out, just a few days ago. Roberta and I lost touch but again, I remember our friendship with pleasure. She exuded warmth, and love of math (and of her students). We had a nice connection. I wish the best possible for her family. -- Marion (Cohen)
(Rabbi Dr.) Marc Jacobson
April 23, 2012
When I entered Drexel for graduate studies, I was unsure in which branch of mathematics I would specialize. Roberta was my inspiration to go into probability and statistics and eventually get my Ph.D. in statistics from the University of Pennsylvania where she taught (albeit after my time there) after Drexel. She was an excellent instructor and had a good sense of humor; one time, our class followed a French class and written on the board in French was "It is the fastest train in the world." Roberta quipped, "It isn't the Paoli local."
Patty Dimpter
June 28, 2011
Dear Brian and family,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Roberta. What a sweet person she was! I know she meant the world to you by the way your face lit up each time you spoke of her. Her fond memories will keep her alive in your heart. Someone once compared death to an ocean voyage. Although we bid a sad farewell to those we love, there are those on the other side rejoicing "Here she comes!" May she rest in peace.
Linda and Jim Rosenstein
June 27, 2011
Dear Al,
We were saddened to hear of Bobbi's death. Please accept our condolences.
Joan Rosenstein
June 18, 2011
Dear Brian, Amy & Adam,
Please accept my sincere & heartfelt condolences. I was deeply saddened to hear of Bobbi's untimely passing & hope the wonderful memories you have of her will sustain you in the days ahead. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Michael Chen
June 17, 2011
My condolences to the family for their loss at such a sudden time.
My best wishes to the family.
My heart is with them.
Mike
Joel and Elaine Shwimer
June 17, 2011
Brian (and family),
Please accept our deepest condolences on your tragic loss.
Our thoughts are with you.
Joel and Elaine Shwimer
Jeff Karpinski
June 16, 2011
Roberta and I first met as graduate students at Temple University. She was a brilliant mathematician who equalled, and often surpassed, other leaders in her field. At the same time she remained a down-to-earth person who brought that same dedication to her family and friends.
Roberta, for one last time please let me share with you a bit of that mathematical wordplay we exchanged as students, but now in sadness:
May your spirit have no constraints.
May it have no boundary conditions.
May it never have any limits.
May it forever soar through infinite-dimensional space.
Goodbye my friend. Brian, Amy, and Adam, you are in my prayers.
Ed I.
June 16, 2011
Very sorry for your loss! A cousin I didn't get to know, so my loss, too.
Claire Green
June 15, 2011
Dear Family - My name is Rabbi Green. I was looking forward to meeting Roberta at the wedding of her son, Adam. Adam and his fiancee, Katharine, had spoken so lovingly and admiringly of their families when we got together to start planning for their wedding ceremony and I could tell from they way that they spoke that Roberta was a beloved mom and would be proud of how her energy would be reflected and honored in the ceremony of her son. I asked Adam what his parents' Hebrew names were. I thought that I would be saying Roberta's Hebrew name for the first time when I read Adam and Katherine's ketubah wedding document. I am so very sorry to know that the name of this sweet soul must be pronounced in a congregation of mourners when I conduct the solemn memorial service tomorrow. I join her beloved husband, children and their partners, grandchildren, brother, in-laws and friends in hoping that we will be inspired by her life to share every kindness and be a source of comfort as we share the sad journey through the Valley of the Shadow of Death. May the memory of Roberta, of Rachel Devorah as she is known before God and among her people, be for a blessing, continuing to nurture and to guide all those who knew her and all those, who like myself, are meeting her through the precious shared memories of her dearest ones. With profound sympathy, Rabbi Green
Mike Blaine
June 15, 2011
Brian, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
June 15, 2011
Brian,
All of your friends here at SEI are deeply saddened by your loss.
Mary Mattia
Charlene Bandy-Smith
June 15, 2011
Brian:
I cannot begin to express our sorrow over the loss of your wife. How can you console someone who has lost their friend, life companion and wife. I can only express that our thoughts are with you and your family during this time of grief.
June 15, 2011
MILDRED KEHLER AND FAMILY. SCHOOL FRIEND FROM 5TH GRADE TO JUNE-1941 TO TODAY.
Don Vanderlip
June 15, 2011
Hi Brian,
I am very sorry for your loss. I never met your wife, but the class person that you are, is enough for me to know what a terrific person she was. Our wives are always our better half. God bless you, and your family.
Don Vanderlip
Linda & Rich McCloskey
June 15, 2011
Adam and Family. We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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