Miriam Merc Cohen Brown , August 30, 1922 — September 07, 2018

Obituary for Miriam “Merch” Cohen (Brown) Miriam “Merch” Cohen, 96, of Lewistown, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 7, 2018 at Ohesson Manor. Born on August 30, 1922 in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of the late Abraham and Sarah (Gaffin) Brown. Merch was proceeded in death by her husband of 74 years, David, 6 brothers and 5 sisters and grandson Benjamin Rush.

Merch is survived by her children Linda McKeever of York PA, Phyllis Johnson and husband James of Lewistown, Arna Rush and husband Timothy of Newport PA, grandchildren Jeffrey Johnson of Yeagertown, Daniel Johnson of Jersey City NJ, Leah Keilman and husband Scott of Newport PA, and great-grandchildren Pandora and Cheyenne Johnson, Tova, Hendrick and Bellamy Keilman, Elli Rush and Lynzee Navarria and husband Michael. Merch devoted her life to being a loving wife, mother and homemaker. As the youngest of twelve children, she grew up with a large extended family with which she remained close all of her life.

Her love of family included her husband’s large extended family, and she shared her appreciation of family with her children and their children. Family gatherings will always be remembered as times of affection, reminiscences and laughter, with Merch often at the center of the fun. Merch was an avid bowler earlier in her life but later became an enthusiastic golfer, a sport she was able to share with her husband and daughters.

Merch was a wonderful wife and mother, and a good friend to many. She was kind to all she met, and her gentle and fun-loving nature will be forever missed by family and friends. Her funeral service will be held at Barr Funeral Home, 120 Logan Street, Lewistown at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 12, 2018 with Rabbi Jeffrey Astrachan ofiiciating.

Interment following the service at Ohev Shalom Cemetery. In keeping with Jewish tradition, the family will also observe a period of Shiva after the funeral when friends and family may continue to make condolence visits. Shiva will be held at the home of Phyllis and James Johnson at 827 Middle Road, Lewistown on Thursday, Sept 13th and Friday September 14th from 12 to 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to a charity of your own choosing.

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