Sylvia Meizlish Cohen Obituary (2007)

Sylvia Faye Meizlish Cohen, 83, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2007 in Tucson, AZ. Devoted wife, loving mother, caring sister, and proud aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Born on July 28, 1923 in Greenfield, OH to the late Samuel and Rae Meizlish. Predeceased by brothers Norman and Herbert. She worked in her husband’s dental practice for over 25 years. Life member of American Dental Assistants Assn., The Ohio State University Alumni Assn., Hadassah, and Agudas Achim. Survived by her husband of 63 years, Dr. Benjamin Cohen; brother, Arthur (Marci) Meizlish and sister-in-law, Ethel Meizlish, both of Columbus; son, Dr. David N. Cohen, of Washington, D.C.; and daughters, Rena Cohen, of NYC, Sharon (Morris) Barkan, of Tucson, AZ, and Deborah (Dr. Ezra) Shapiro of Jerusalem, Israel. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside service 12 PM Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at New Agudas Achim Cemetery, with Rabbi Jason Miller officiating. Shiva will be observed at the residence of Arthur and Marci Meizlish. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Sylvia’s name to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. Sylvia was a gentle woman who will be missed by her family and friends.