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Lewis M. Cohn

Lewis Cohn Obituary

Of Arlington, Virginia, a retired naval officer and life-long civil servant, passed October 31, 2025. He is the beloved husband of Barbara R. Klestzick; loving father of athleen Preston (David) Michael Cohn (Joy), Benjamin Cohn and the late Susan Cohn; cherished grandfather of Lauren Jordan, Kellie Cohn, Vallerie Cohn, and Lucy Adams; great-grandfather of Lenore Jones with another due to be born this month.

A funeral service was held Monday, November 3 at Agudas Achim Congregation, Alexandria, Virginia, with interment at the synagogue cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lewis' honor may be made to Agudas Achim Congregation, directed to the Rabbi or Hazzan's Discretionary Fund.


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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 4, 2025.

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Nov

3

Funeral service

12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Agudas Achim Congregation

2908 Valley Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302

Nov

3

Graveside service

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Agudas Achim Cemetery

700 S. Payne St., Alexandria, VA 22314

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