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LEWISBURG - Dr. Robert M. Bernstein, 53, of Front Street died unexpectedly Thursday, Aug. 26, 2004, while bicycling.
He was born May 4, 1951, in New York City, the son of Dr. Isidor Bernstein and the late Edna L. (Bobroff) Bernstein. On July 20, 1985, he married the former Nancy Whalen. They recently celebrated 19 years of marriage.
Robert attended Great Neck High School in New York. He then went on to graduate from Albany State with a bachelor of science degree in mathematics and earn a medical degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
After his residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Robert started his practice in 1982 on JPM Road, Lewisburg, where he was the senior partner.
He was a member of Congregation Beth El, Sunbury.
Robert loved the outdoors, bicycling, gardening, hiking and climbing. He enjoyed playing the hammer dulcimer and was a music and theater patron. He also took pleasure in reading, especially poetry.
He volunteered for three missions to the Dominican Republic to perform cataract surgery for the underprivileged. Robert was published numerous times in ophthalomogical journals and presented lectures to the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He was a board member of the Vermont Leadership Center in East Charleston, Vt., and a licensed investment adviser.
Surviving, in addition to his wife and father, are one daughter, Tamara, 16; three sons, Charles, 13, Brian, 11, and Nicholas, 8; one niece; one nephew; and one sister and brother-in-law, Jessica and Daniel Webster of Maryland.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by one sister, Deborah Bernstein, in 1981.
Friends and family may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Gary H. Cronrath Funeral Home Inc., 106 S. Second and St. Louis streets, Lewisburg. Funeral services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Rooke Chapel on the Bucknell University campus in Lewisburg with Rabbi Nina Mandel officiating.
Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Lewisburg Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Robert's memory to a fund for the benefit of his four children at Swineford National Bank, Route 15 and Loan Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837.
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Susan Davis
August 21, 2023
Will never forget the fun times we had together, Bob.
Love, Sue Zimmer Davis
Susan Davis
August 10, 2020
RIP Bob. It is so ironic that you died doing the thing you liked to do the most. I’ll never forget the day that you gave me your bike that was stolen after you found it somewhere. You got me interested in biking again. I was so proud of you when my parents told me you became a small town doctor. Just like you always told me you would do. Sounds like you gave unselfishly to people who needed your care. The world lost a caring doctor too soon.
Nancy Bernstein
September 9, 2004
Thank you for all your encouraging letters, phone calls, etc. Please keep them coming, they mean more than we can express to you.
The Bernstein Family
Michelle Kline
September 7, 2004
-Dear Nancy,Tamara,Charles,Brian,Nicholas - I am very, very sorry about your tragic loss, Everyones loss! Sorry i did not get in sooner. It has been a long time since I came to birthday parties, cook outs or just simple get togethers, but I remember the fun times shared with all of you. It was nice getting to know all of you and Bob as well.I will never forget him, He was a very nice, funny and talented indivdual. I enjoyed knowing him and being around him. May he rest in peace forever and always with his soul on earth!~ Never forget all the the times shared together good & bad. Cherish all of these memories. You all are very strong individuals. stronger as one.. i have faith in you all and know you will get through this, take all the time in the world and know he is with you every step that you take! He will always be with you every second of the day, every where you may go. He will live on with you forever. You have my prayers.. and are in my thoughts. Take Care & Stay Strong!!
~Michelle Kline~
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Pam Beaver
September 5, 2004
I have many fond memories of Dr. Bob that I will cherish forever. He was a wonderful boss, mentor and friend. I will miss his words of encouragement and especially him calling out "PamB" at the office. I will continue to make him proud in everything that I do for The Bernstein Hilliker Hartzell Eye Center - today, tomorrow and forever. To Nancy, Tamara, Charles, Brian and Nicholas - I know that each of you have many precious memories - reflect on them, keep them close to your heart and they will help you through the difficult days ahead.
With My Deepest Sympathy and Love, PamB
Sarah (Finkelstein) Liveringhouse
September 1, 2004
My condolences to the family. I was saddened to hear the news. What a wonderful person..one that I will always remember for all he has done.
Lewis Mills
August 31, 2004
Nancy, Sueann and I just heard the news. We want to extend our sincerest condolences to you and your family.
charlie cross
August 30, 2004
Tamara,
I am so sorry about the loss of your father. If there is anything we can do to help you through this time, please let me know.
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Nisha Dheer
August 29, 2004
Dr. Bernstein was a very caring and unselfish man. He took me under his wing and taught me about his experiences as a doctor without hesitation. I wish his family all the strength in dealing with his passing.
Phyllis Dufrene
August 29, 2004
My sincerest sympathy goes out to Dr. Bernsteins family, friends, and co-workers. He will be greatly missed by all of us.
Although I did not get to know Dr. Bernstein very well, I was looking forward to working with him in the near future.
Paul, Dawn, Brandon & Samantha Cohen
August 29, 2004
Our entire family wants to express our most sincere condolences to the family of Dr. Bernstein. He will truly be missed by all.
Janet Pursel LPN
August 28, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with you all, Dr. Bernstein's family, friends, community and to the staff at Evangelical Community Hospital.
WVIA Public TV & Radio
August 27, 2004
Dr. "B.'s" contributions to WVIA will never be forgotten. We were able to witness the wonderful gift of sight he offered so generously.
We will miss him and offer our condolences to his family and the world.
Truly Sincere,
Everyone at WVIA
Mitch Zuckerman
August 27, 2004
Dear Nancy,
We were shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the tragedy! Please know that our family's thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. We extend our heart felt sympathies to you and the children. We will be in touch on a more personal level shortly.
The Zuckerman Family
East Buffalo Twp Police Dept
August 27, 2004
Our deepest Sympathy to the Family, Fellow Doctors and Medical Staff, in your tragic loss of Dr.Bernstein. Please know we are thinking of you at this very sad time. Sincerely the Members of the East Buffalo Twp Police Dept.
Teri MacBride
August 27, 2004
Nancy and all, i received the news yesterday about bob's accident here in albania. i am far away but send you my deepest sympathies and will be in touch more personally very soon. my thoughts are with you as we have all lost a very good inspiration in our lives now that bob is gone.
Rev. James & Jilline & Janna, Jarob & Jamison Bond
August 27, 2004
It is with our deepest sympathy that we send our love and thoughts to Nancy, Tamara, Charles, Brian and Nicholas. We are so sorry for your loss. Your family has been a blessing to our community and we are all holding you up in prayer at this very difficult time.
Our love and prayers.
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