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JAY GERSHEN Obituary
Jay Alan Gershen
Jay Alan Gershen, 74, who had a 43-year career in higher education, died November 12, in Denver, CO. Gershen was president of Northeast Ohio Medical University, held executive roles at the University of Colorado at Denver and was on the UCLA School of Dentistry faculty. He was a long-standing board member and Executive Committee member of Research!America. In 1982, through a Robert Wood Johnson Fellowship, he worked on health policy and legislation on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Memorial contributions may be made to Research!America, Box 222451 Chantilly, VA 20153-2451 or to the NEOMED Foundation, 4209 State Rt. 44 PO Box 95, Rootstown, Ohio 44272. Private burial.
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Marlene Marcus
July 26, 2023
I am truly sad about the passing of my cousin Jay. Happy he found happiness in Ohio. Deep condolences to his wife and daughters.
REST IN ETERNAL PEACE...
Santa Ono
June 8, 2023
I was fortunate to cross paths with Jay when he was president of Neomed, and I was president of University of Cincinnati. I will never forget his innovative spirit and friendly demeanor. We have lost a fantastic academic leader. He will be missed.
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Tina Wardell
November 17, 2020
I'm devastated at hearing about Jay,he was such a wonderful kind man. My name is Tina, I used to cut Jays hair when he lived in Ohio. We (the girls from Hair Professionsls)and I want to send our condolences to you and your family. May God bless you and your family!
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