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DR. BERNARD I. MICHAELS
DR. BERNARD I. MICHAELS
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BERNARD MICHAELS Obituary
On Friday, July 22, 2011. Beloved husband of Pauline L. Michaels; beloved father of Susan (Mark) Orringer of Ann Arbor, MI, Jane Michaels of Denver, CO and Robert (Susan) Michaels of Brookline, MA; brother of Edgar (Norma) Michaels; grandfather of Jeffrey, Lisa, Todd, Sarah and Sam; great-grandfather of Matthew, Jason, Katie, Adam and Lindsay; uncle of Natalie, Gail, Laura, James, Gary and the late Paul. Services at Rodef Shalom Temple, 4905 Fifth Avenue, at Morewood, on Tuesday, at 11 a.m. Visitation at Temple, 1 hour prior to services (10 - 11 a.m.). Interment Beth Shalom Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Bernard and Pauline Michaels Medical Student Scholarship Fund c/o UJF, 234 McKee Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. www.schugar.com
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Jason Schuler
September 16, 2013
Dear Mrs. Michaels,
Dr. Michaels was my pediatrician from the time I was a baby, possibly until the time I went to college. When I was in college, my mother told me that when I was about three years old I contracted a rare virus. The way she told me the story, she attributed him with saving my life. He was such a kind and thoughtful man. Glad to have known him. I think of him often still.
John Goldberg
December 25, 2011
I am a physician in Arizona and always have fond memories of Dr Michaels as a child. I loved to see Dr Michaels and remember him as a great man.
Jim Dugan
October 18, 2011
When I was only a few weeks old, other doctors told my parents I had no possibility of living. My father did not accept this and sought out Dr Michaels. I was given a 50 50 chance of living if I survived the next 48 hours. I am now 51 years old , so I guess it worked out. I heard this story many times growing up, but only recently learned the name of the doctor. I am obviously thankful to Dr Michaels life and dedication to his patients and medicine. I regret not learning his name sooner and having the opportunity to thank him directly. My condolences and thanks to Dr Michaels family.
Lori (Rubin) Shields
August 21, 2011
Dear Mrs.Michaels,
Dr. Michaels was my doctor and my brother's doctor in the 60's and 70's. I think all of Stanton Heights and possibly the whole city of Pgh. went to Dr. Michaels. I remember always being afraid to go to the doctor until he came in and made me laugh. What a wonderful doctor and person he was. If I had lived in Pgh., I'm sure he would have been my children's doctor. May your beautiful family and friends and wonderful memories carry you through this time.
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Ruth Langer
August 11, 2011
May God give you comfort -- from a patient whose own children have now outgrown their pediatricians!
gene strassburger
August 5, 2011
Phyllis and I were out of the country when Dr. Michaels died. He was a gentle man in all its meanings. A kinder man never walked the face of this earth. He will be deeply missed by literally thousands of his patients and their family, all of whom considered him a friend. Our deepest sympathy, Gene Strassburger and Phyllis Kitzerow.
August 4, 2011
Mrs. Michaels, I am writing from me my brother mark and my parents.We went to Dr. Michaels and loved him so. Evie use to give me my allergy shots. I told your husband i am staying with him but iwas l7 and still 5 feet tall. He advised me to start going to a regular doc. I told him when i was longer than his table . Needless to say i am still 5 feet tall. We loved him so. Our sympathy is with you always. Sincerely, Ivy, Mark, Raye and Harry Coffey
debbie weinberg
August 3, 2011
i want to sent my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. dr michaels was my pediatrician as well as probably most of the city of pittsburgh's children. i can see him as if it were yesterday, waiting in his waiting room. i thank him for serving all of us. may he rest in peace-he always will be part of my fondest childhood memories. thank you dr michaels for being the best pediatrician for my family as well as everyone you have treated. thank you for being the kind caring compassinate dedicated doctor you were. my condolences, debbie weinberg
August 3, 2011
I was very sorry to hear about the passing of Dr.Michaels. He was our pediatrician for our three children. I first met him in Magee Womens Hospital when I had my son in 1957. He was very friendly and a dedicated and compassionate doctor. He was the best. He will forever be remembered. May he rest in peace forever.
Linda Cohen Brownman,
Hollywood, Fl
Dianna Dunnington
July 31, 2011
Dr. Michaels was the pediatric consult for Eye and Ear Hospital and was highly respected by the parents and nursing staff. He was the pediatrician for many of our nursing staff. May His Memory Be Eternal
Jim & Betty Ann Carr
July 29, 2011
Dr. Michaels was our children's pediatrician back in the 60's & 70's. We thought the world of him. He was a great doctor and a very special man.
Our deepest sympathy to all his family.
Richard Bloom
July 29, 2011
Dr Michaels was my pediatrician growning up in Pittsburgh, he had a tremendous positive influence upon my life and health as a young sickly asthmatic. He always made me feel good re myself, he will be sorely missed and what a great man. He is a big part of why I chose to become a pediatrician and can only hope/strive to be half as good as him. Condolences to his family, Rich B
Gloria & William Crum
July 29, 2011
With heartfelt sympathy for the passing of a kind and gentle man and doctor.I first met him as a 12 year old child 58 years ago. He was,also, the pediatrician of my 4 sons. Dr. Michaels always gave me words of encouragement as I attended nursing school.
HELENE NEIBERG MASSOF
July 29, 2011
DEAREST MRS. MICHAELS AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY: DR. MICHAELS WAS NOT JUST THE PEDIATRICIAN TO MY 6 CHILDREN BUT A FRIEND. HIS KINDNESS, COMPASSION AND LOVE FOR BEING A DOCTOR EPITOMIZES THE OATH HE TOOK TO BECOME A DOCTOR. HIS SKILLS AS A DIAGNOSTICIAN WERE AN INNATE GIFT. IT WAS A SUNDAY, MY ELDEST SON BECAME VERY ILL, I SPOKE WITH DR. MICHAELS, HE SAID BRING HIM TO MY HOUSE IMMEDIATELY. WE DID. WE LAID HIM ON DR. MICHAELS COUCH. HE EXAMINED HIM AND SAID TAKE HIM TO THE HOSPITAL IMMEDIATELY. HE HAS MENINGITIS. WE HAVE NEVER FOUND ANOTHER DOCTOR OR HUMANITARIAN LIKE HIM. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. I WILL LIGHT A YAHRZEIT IN HIS HONOR. YOU ARE SO LUCKY TO HAVE HAD HIM AS A LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER AND GRANDFATHER. LOVE, HELENE NEIBERG MASSOF
Barbara Kovach-Hicks
July 28, 2011
It was very sad to read in the Post Gazette that Dr. Bernie Michaels had died. Pittsburgh and the surrounding communities has lost a very compassonate, caring person and one who was always there for parents and their children.
He was my children's pediarician in the 60's & 70's and gave such excellent medical advice; and also just good common sense advice on raising children..he was indeed, the Mr. Rogers of pediatricians as someone stated in the Guest Book.
My deepest sympathy to the entire family and a thank you to the family for sharing such a wonderful person with so many who were his patients. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time as you deal with the loss of a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Sheryl Hirsch-Kramer
July 28, 2011
Decades later, I remember Dr. Michaels' beautiful way of telling me difficult truths in the kindest possible manner. He taught us that, no matter how old we were, we deserved to be treated with respect. He was the Mr. Rogers of pediatricians. I've lost my mother, my aunt, and my best friend in the past five months. I view Dr. Michaels' passing as one more goodbye to a loved one. Deepest sympathy to your entire family...
Jim Ellenbogen, Allegheny County Councilman
July 28, 2011
To Dr Michael's Family
He was my own pediatrician when I was a child. I loved him very much and he left me with many memories. Bless him and all of you in your time of sorrow
Susan, Charles and Jason Morris
July 28, 2011
Dr. Michaels was the greatest pediatrician in the world. He was
tremendously kind, gentle and had
the most beautiful way about him with
his patients and their parents.
Our son is now 34 years old, and to
this day and forever, we remember
him with gratitude and friendship.
Our sincere condolences to the
Michaels family.
July 28, 2011
My family was saddened to learn of Dr. Michaels death. Dr. Michaels was the pediatrician for my four children from 1960 until my youngest son turned 18 in 1989. He not only knew his patients well, he knew their parents. If I called during the morning call time, he knew that he had to see my child. He knew me that well.
He was also responsible for guiding me to a physician for my thyroid problem. He noticed my neck and started checking it and told me I needed to see someone. That's how observant and good he was. There was another time when my husband needed to see an ear doctor because of a problem after being at the beach. We called all the names he gave us and none of them could see him. So, Dr. Michaels told my husband, Tony, to come in to see him and he cleared out his ears. The world has lost a tremendous physician and person.
Pat and Tony Parente and their children
Lynn Ferro, Michael Parente, Maria Jarvis, and David Parente
Jessica Hoover
July 28, 2011
I was so sorry to hear that Dr. Michaels passed away. He was both mine and my sisters pediatrician. We was a wonderful man and although it has been many years since we have been patients of his he is still in our hearts. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family.
Ellie Jackson
July 27, 2011
Dearest Susie,
Alan Amster forwarded the article to me and I am remembering all the wonderful
times we shared. Our friendship has always been so special to me.
The time spent with your family-gathered
around the dinner table are a part of my being.
Your dad was like a father to me and I am sad to learn of his passing. Much love to you and the rest of the family.
Ellie
July 27, 2011
bernie was a great neighbor as were you all and a pleasure both on and off the golf course. bruce amshel
Ann (Latterman) Shlapobersky
July 26, 2011
Please accept my heart filled condolences. Dr. Michaels was more than just my pediatrician, he was the man who listened, comforted and calmed the young soul. As an adult, only he could call me Annie-bananie...which would cause me to smile with pride.
Missy Willig
July 26, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear of Dr. Michael's passing. He took wonderful care of myself and my four siblings until his retirement. We fondly remember him and our thoughts are with his family.
Kathleen Dumas
July 26, 2011
I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and friend. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. My prayers and sympathy are with you.
July 26, 2011
Please accept the condolences of my Father and myself - Edward & Gary Grubbs- for Dr.Michels' passing. As my Mother(Emma Fartek/Grubbs)used to say both of "the boys" became sucessful self-made men with integrity : the Greatest Generation's loss of another of its exemplars is a loss for all who remain. Deepest sympathy, the Grubbs family Edward &Gary
Ellie Eisenstat
July 26, 2011
I was so sad to hear of Dr. Michaels' passing. He was my pediatrician and neighbor. He was such a warm, genuine, compassionate man. My brother, Michael, and I both send our condolences.
Marcella Rudick
July 26, 2011
My deepest sympathy on your
loss. Love, Marcella Rudick
Melinda Edwards
July 25, 2011
Dear Mrs. Michaels and Family,
On behalf of my entire family, I send my most heartfelt condolence to you. Dr. Michaels was the finest man I have ever known and his passing is a significant loss for Pittsburgh and all of us who knew and admired him. I will always fondly remember him and his gentle manner. I feel blessed to have had Dr. Michaels as the pediatrician for my children and honored to have known him as a man. God bless and keep all of you at this time.
Emily Heim
July 25, 2011
I have such fond memories of Dr. Michaels. He was my (and my sisters) pediatrician. I am now 36 and we still have very clear, wonderful memories of what a great doctor and man he was. My condolences to his family.
July 25, 2011
Thinking of the wonderful Michaels family in this time of great sadness and wishing we could be in Pittsburgh with them.
With love and sympathy from the Corrigan family
Jonathan Weinkle
July 25, 2011
I remember "Uncle" Bernie, who was my mother's pediatrician as well as mine, from as far back as I can go. I am in my own practice now and hope that I have his demeanor and his smile when I see my pediatric patients. I will miss him - both for what I remember from childhood and from seeing him at Grand Rounds at Children's well into his retirement, still learning.
Charles Bender, MD
July 25, 2011
It was a pleasure and honor to have worked with Dr. Michaels. He was a role model for all physicians. Our deepest sympathies to his family.
Charles V. Bender, MD; Magee Women's Hospital NICU
Errol Hau
July 25, 2011
Truly one of the greatest men I've ever been fortunate to know. His contributions to his family, community and his country set a benchmark we should all dare to achieve. He was the absolute embodiment of "the greatest generation."
Heidi Tappe
July 25, 2011
Dr. Michaels was such a warm and caring person and inspired me as a child to do well in school. I always wanted to be a pediatrician...just like him! My condolences to his family.
Leonard Rappaport
July 25, 2011
Dr Michaels was a wonderful pediatrician with an incredible knowledge base. I was a pediatric partner of his son, Bob Michaels, who is also a pediatrician in Boston, . Bob would tell me story after story that illustrated his father's incredible diagnostic skills and endless knowledge base. Bob is in my opinion the best pediatrician in Boston and he was always trying to live up to the model his father set. I knew Dr Michaels through our interactions at AAP meetings and around his time with Bob and his family here in Boston. He was an incredibly gracious person who was a wonderful grandfather. My thoughts go out to his entire family in this time of sadness and loss.
Lenny Rappaport MD
Regina Lutz
July 25, 2011
I did not know Bernie as a doctor. I knew Bernie as the wonderful husband of my good friend, Pauline. I recall the first time I met him . . .he said he couldn't help falling in Love with Pauline since she had such great legs! I loved him because he was a true loving husband to Pauline. May God give her the strength to face life without him.
Michaele Kaufman-Stanley
July 25, 2011
Our heart felt sympathy to Dr. Michaels' family. It was an honor to know him, and be treated by him. He was a shining example of what a pediatrician should be. I remember well his huge smile and gentle kindness. Thanks to him I have reached the age of 60. He also took care of my three sons. God Bless Him!
AM BURGER
July 25, 2011
As a nurse. parent and W-T alum, it was an honor to know Dr Michaels as a person and as a physician. His kindness was legendary. What a well lived life that impacted so many other lives. Thank you. Blessings to his family.
Sheryl Sternberg
July 25, 2011
Our sincerest condolences to the family and they should know just how much Dr Michaels was loved by his patients and their families.He was my pediatrician for a while also. I will be 60 in September. His office was the very best!!!!!
July 24, 2011
We are so honored to have known this gentle and caring man as our children's pediatrician. He will be fondly remembered. Our sympathy to his family.
Tim, Nicki, Russell, Patti and Russ Bush
Chuck and Tee Beck
July 24, 2011
Our 7 children were so fortunate to have Dr. Michaels as their pediatrician! With kindness and humor, he cared for them through all the trials and illnesses of childhood, always respectful of our concerns. He used to say that he listened to what Mom thought first, because she knew her child best! He was a major part of our lives, and we remember him with gratitude!
lori marcus nusbaum
July 24, 2011
Dr. Michaels was my pediatrician and also all of my siblings ranging in age from 52 to 64 yrs old. What a wonderful man...our heartfelt condolences to the family.
A Marcus
July 24, 2011
Dr. Michaels was my pediatrician...He was the greatest ever. I am now 32 years old. I'm so sad to hear of his passing.
Herbert Fisher
July 24, 2011
One of the finest I've ever met
Philip Marcus
July 24, 2011
What a wonderful man. Not only was Doctor Michaels my children's doctor, but he was my childhood doctor. My sincere condolences to his family.
Bob and Nancy Smizik
July 24, 2011
An outstanding physician, a great man. Our condolences to the family.
Karen Lischner
July 24, 2011
Dr. Michaels was my son's peditrician, I am very sorry to read of his passing. My condolences to the family.
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