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STEPHEN BERK Obituary
STEPHEN, February 2, 2012. Beloved husband of Karen (nee Bailer). Loving and devoted father of Jason and Matthew. Cherished brother of Jean (Robert) Bradley. Respected psychologist, teacher and mentor. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services Sunday, 10:45 A.M. precisely, GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS, 6410 N. Broad St. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. Shiva will be observed at his late residence. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for STEPHEN BERK
Linda Smythe
June 24, 2020
Steve was one of the finest men I ever met. I met him while he worked at Cids when we were in our 20s during one of several of my summers in Cape May. He was a kind and gentle man who always treated me with respect. I was so shy but Steve put me at ease. I have never forgotten him and began to search for him on the web in the past year. Im sorry he passed away so early. Im sure it was a devastating loss for family, friends and colleagues. It was an honor for me to have known him as I did.
Ed Woehlcke
December 11, 2012
My belated condolences to Steve's family.
Steve and I worked at Steger's Beach Service and had alot of fun. I will always remember I introduced him to kielbasa. Rest in God's peace.
Peer Schmidtchen
February 20, 2012
Dear Karen & sons,
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to you. My family first met the Berks in 1958, when Steve's father and Board of Education member, Bernie, interviewed my father, Paul W. Schmidtchen, for the position of Superintendent of the soon-to-be-built Lower Cape May Regional School District. Although Steve and his buddy, Steve Teitelman, were a year ahead of me in school, we became good friends. Some of my best memories of "Berk" (the name his father affectionately called him) revolved around playing high school sports with him. Steve also introduced me to the music of Simon & Garfunkel. In 1976, Mayor Bernie Berk married my wife and me in one of the first Cape May Rotary Bandstand weddings. Steve and his family always will bring back fond memories of my youth.
Warmest regards,
Peer & Gail Schmidtchen
Eileen Ryan
February 7, 2012
Dearest Dr. Jason and Family
I am so terribly sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. Our deepest sympathy for your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers to you, your Mom and wonderful family. I know how much you love and admire your Dad.....he will always be with you.
With Love,
Eileen & Jack Ryan
February 7, 2012
Steve was a kind, gentle, fun-loving, and "sunny" person. We remember with great affection the friend and classmate we grew up with in Cape May, New Jersey.
Steven and Barbara Turkington Whitney
February 6, 2012
Dear Karen and Family,
The Executive Board, Staff, and Members of The Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists send our heartfelt condolences to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Steve's support of PSCP through his Board Membership, Presidency, Committee Chairs, and Continuing Education presentations were deeply appreciated. He will be missed by all who knew him professionally and personally. May his memory be a blessing to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Sandi Greenwald
PSCP Executive Director
Nicole Lipkin, Psy.D., MBA
PSCP President
Jack Eells
February 5, 2012
Carol and I were very saddened to hear of Steve's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Karen, and with your family.
February 5, 2012
Karen, Jason, Matt:
Words can not help heal the great loss. We all love your dad and have only wonderful memories. He will be greatly missed. We love you all.
Sheila and Barry
judy kravitz
February 4, 2012
Frank and I were so sad to hear of Steve's passing. Steve and Frank were summer friends in Cape May and Steve was Frank's best man at our wedding. Our sympathy to Karen,their sons and family
February 4, 2012
I would like to send my deepest sympathy to Steve's family. I hope that you will find comfort in your memories of Steve and the wonderful life that he led. May each new day bring you a sense of comfort and peace. I will keep you in my prayers.
Sandra Rutherford Ruggiero
(Twp of Washington, NJ)
Steve Teitelman
February 4, 2012
"Steve was a great friend and a special person. I have many wonderful memories".
Karen Levson-Amster
February 4, 2012
We were shocked and saddened to hear of the devastating loss of someone so young. My nephew Scott Levson was just getting to know him as he pursues his advanced degree in psychology. Our thoughts go out to Karen and the entire family.
Milt Cohen
February 4, 2012
Our thoughts and Prayers to the family. The beach will not be the same without you. Judi and I will miss you very much. Milt and Judi Cohen
Rebecca Fogle
February 4, 2012
Loving thoughts to you~ Steve was a wonderful man and will be missed so much. Blessings to the whole family. Jon and Becky Fogle
Rosemarie Antonellis
February 4, 2012
Steve was my best friend in high school . He was always kind and always made me laugh. Even in high school, he had a great insight into people. I had great respect for Steve and his family.
He never lost track of his goals in life and was very focused on reaching them.
My heart goes out to his wife and boys. I am sure he will be sorley missed. My deepest sympathies for Jeannie and her family.
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