Jared L. Cohon

1947 - 2024

Jared Leigh Cohon died peacefully in Ligonier, Pennsylvania on Mar. 16th, 2024. Jerry was born on October 7th, 1947, in Beachwood, Ohio. At age seven, he met the love of his life, Maureen "Bunny" Cohon (Nathanson), who was with him at his passing. He is survived by his daughter, Hallie Donner (Joshua); grandsons, Nathan and Solomon; sisters, Cindy Lowenkamp and Sheila Nathanson; and a loving extended family. Jerry's love for and pride in his family was without equal. Jerry served as the eighth President of Carnegie Mellon University, from 1997-2013, during which time the university further grew as one of the pre-eminent institutions of higher education in the world. Throughout his presidency, Jerry championed access and support for gifted students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds. Jerry was deeply committed to the Pittsburgh region. He has been duly credited with and honored for far-reaching economic and social enhancements he led through both the university and his service on the boards of innumerable regional organizations and foundations. Services will be at Temple Sinai, 5505 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA on Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. with visitation starting at 12:00 p.m. Live stream available at templesinaipgh.org. Interment at Homewood Cemetery. Shiva information available on request. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Alumni Theater Company (alumnitheatercompany.org) or Carnegie Mellon (cmu.edu). Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. www.schugar.com