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JOSEPH EATON Obituary
On Monday, October 15, 2012, Joseph W. Eaton, Ph.D., 93, died surrounded by his family, including Helen, his loving wife of 65 years; children, David, Seth (Karen), Debra (Robert), and Jonathan; and grandchildren, Rebecca (Enrique), Daniel, Rafi, Jonah, Jennie (James), and Anders. The family will receive visitors Wednesday/Thursday/ Friday after 2:30 p.m. and services will be at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday/Thursday. Professor Joseph Eaton served as Professor at the University of Pittsburgh for 52 years (1960-1990) and also taught at the University of California, Los Angeles, Western Reserve University and Wayne State University. He founded and served as Dean, School of Social Work, Haifa University, Israel (1970-1975). Eaton was both a refugee from Nazi Germany and a member of the US Army during World War II. He developed and disseminated US Anti-Nazi propaganda and edited the occupation newspaper Regensberger Presse. Eaton donated photos, letters and papers documenting his official and unofficial efforts to combat Nazism and aid its victims to the Joseph Eaton Collection of the United States Holocaust Museum and a collection in the Berlin Jewish Museum. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC.
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Tony Waldner
November 25, 2012
Dear Helen, On behalf of the Hutterites, I want to express my sincere appreciation for all the research Dr. Eaton did for our people. I personally made a trip with Joseph and can tell you: He was the right person for the job! My deepest sympathy on your loss.
Tony Waldner
Forest River Hutterite Colony, ND
Yaier Lehrer
October 30, 2012
Helen, I pray that God provides you and your family with all the comfort and support you need in this time of monumental loss.
Ada & George Klein
October 26, 2012
Dear Helen,
Deeply sadden for your loss. Our sympathies and prayers to you and all the family.
Ada & George Klein
October 19, 2012
Helen, Marc and I are so very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and your family. Carolyn and Marc Mendelson
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Jane Harrison
October 19, 2012
My Deepest Sympathy.
Ellen and Gene Sucov
October 18, 2012
Dear Helen, Please accept our sincere sympathies. Joe was a great scholar, a wonderful teacher and a cherished friend. May his memory be a blessing to everyone who knew him.
October 18, 2012
I was extremely saddened to read of the passing of one of my heroes and mentors at CPAC/CRC. Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of a true gentleman and scholar. - Jeff Pollock, Esq., Sq. Hill
E. Maxine Bruhns
October 18, 2012
Dear Helen and Family,
Learning of dear Joseph's death shocked and saddened me. His friendship with my husband, Fred, also a refugee from Nazi Germany, was enriching. His role as a member of the Israel Heritage Room Scholarship panels for many years brought us even closer together.
No one can ever replace his unique and compassionate place in my life.
Please accept my warmest condolences to you and your family.
As ever,
E. Maxine Bruhns
Director
Nationality Rooms Program
Art Knighton
October 18, 2012
Dr.Eaton,the chair of my Phd June 1977,
thank you so much.May the lord bless you,
Mrs. Helen and rest of your family.
Ira Katz
October 18, 2012
Dear Helen,
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
My thoughts and prayers are with you
in your time of grief..
May your memories bring you comfort.
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