OBITS: The New York Times 11 Aug 2004; New York City, New York co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: The New York Times http://www.nytimes.com Arbuthnot, Charles William ARBUTHNOT-Charles William, 90, of Brunswick, ME, died August 8th in Maine. He was a Presbyterian minister affiliated with the World Council Churches in Geneva. He is survived by five children: David and his wife, Sally; Lucie; Peggy Schaller; Stephen and his wife, Nancy; Ann and her husband, Bill Huff; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today 3 PM at First Parish Church in Brunswick. In his memory, the family asks that you pray for peace. Published in the New York Times on 8/11/2004. Brant, Lorraine BRANT--Lorraine, 1927-2004. Beloved wife of the late S. Jack Brant, Esq. Devoted mother of Stacy Ellen Brant & Dr. Marvin Feinstein. Born in NYC to Molly and Saul Mandeltort, she was active in many civic and Democratic groups in Queens. She will be missed by all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Scleroderma Foundation, 12 Kent Way, Suite 101, Byfield MA 01922. Services Thursday, 11:15AM ''Sinai Chapels'' 162-05 Horace Harding Expressway, Fresh Meadows, New York. Published in the New York Times on 8/11/2004. Bush, Helen Stokes Merrill BUSH-Helen Stokes Merrill. Peacefully, after a brief illness, in her ninety-ninth year. Daughter of I.N. Phelps Stokes, widow of Edwin K. Merrill and Donald F. Bush. Mother of Edith M. Smart, the late Edwin K. Merrill, Jr., Penelope M. Brouder and Newton P.S. Merrill. Survived by numerous descendants. Funeral service 11AM, Friday, August 13, St. Matthew's Church, Bedford, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions please to St. Matthew's Church, PO Box 293, Bedford, New York 10506. Published in the New York Times from 8/11/2004 - 8/12/2004. Cherney, Paula CHERNEY-Paula. The Partners of Meridian Capital Group, LLC, mourn the loss of Paula Cherney, beloved wife of Henry Cherney, and devoted mother to Ronald and Mel Cherney. We extend our deepest condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts are with you. Ralph Herzka, President and CEO Aaron Birnbaum, Executive V.P. Published in the New York Times from 8/11/2004 - 8/12/2004. Cohen, Jerome F. COHEN-Jerome F., 84, of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Great Neck, NY. Survived by wife Elaine H., son Reuben Cohen, daughter Deborah Kaplan, five grandchildren. Service graveside 1:30 PM Beth David, Elmont, NY on Thursday, August 12, 2004. For information, please call I.J. Morris Funeral Directors 1-800-844-0980. Published in the New York Times on 8/11/2004. Murdock, Frances Nicholas MURDOCK-Frances Nicholas of Saranac Lake, NY died August 8, 2004 at home of heart failure. Born May 22, 1956, Frances is the daughter of Mrs. Lewis C. Murdock and the late Mr. Murdock. She is survived also by her sisters Pamela H. and Catherine C. Memorial service at 12:30PM on Friday August 13, at St. John's Church in the Wilderness, Paul Smiths, NY. Published in the New York Times from 8/11/2004 - 8/13/2004. Guest Book Orlowsky, Lillian ORLOWSKY-Lillian, 89. Artist, of Provincetown, MA and NYC, died August 7, 2004 in Provincetown. Widow of the late artist William Freed. A memorial service will be held at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum. Date and time to be announced. Published in the New York Times on 8/11/2004. Polen, Edward POLEN-Edward. On Friday August 6th, age 77, died from lung cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Shirley, as well as his children Signe Adam of Eastford, CT, Russell Polen of Woodmere, NY, and Tara Polen of New York City and six grandchildren, Jocelyn, Zachary, Bennett and Natalie Polen and David and Ross Adam. Ed was born in Brooklyn, attended Townsend Harris High School and CCNY. He volunteered to serve in the US Navy and worked on submarine electronics, as well training sonar technicians in WW II. After his service he completed his education at Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute earning a degree in electrical engineering. He began his career as a design engineer and quickly became a plant manager. Shortly after that he founded a company in Brooklyn which grew to become the largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of transformers in the United States. From 1953 to 1983 Signal Transformer grew to eventually employ over 350 people in New York and Puerto Rico. Edward and Shirley relocated to Florida in 1987 where they enjoyed active retirement. He was a Bronze Bridge Life Master. In January 2003 they celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage with a lovely wedding ceremony and unforgettable celebration. His generosity, kindness, intelligence and sense of humor will be missed by all. Should friends desire contributions can be made to: American Foundation for Chinese Medicine, Strang Cancer Prevention, 428 East 72nd St. New York, NY 10021. For information Star of David Funeral Home, N. Lauderdale, FL. Published in the New York Times on 8/11/2004. Robinson, Roscoe ROBINSON-Dr. Roscoe Ross, ``Ike'', 74, died on Saturday, Aug. 7 after a lengthy illness. A 1954 graduate of the University of Oklahoma Medical School, Dr. Robinson received his post-graduate training at Duke University and Columbia University. He then spent 24 years working at Duke, where he started and headed its first Division of Nephrology and where he later served as the Chief Executive Officer of Duke Hospital. In 1981, Dr. Robinson came to Vanderbilt as Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs, a position he held until 1997. Under his leadership, Vanderbilt experienced a period of major growth and development in the areas of patient care, faculty, facilities, and research. Upon his retirement, Vanderbilt and friends recognized his contributions to the university by the establishment in his name of two endowed chairs, a lectureship, and a library collection. In addition, the Ann and Roscoe Robinson Medical Research Building was named in his honor. Dr. Robinson was the recipient of many awards and honors recognizing his work in academic medicine and as a civic leader. He served as president of both the American and International Societies of Nephrology, was a past chairman of the Nephrology Board, and was the founding editor of the most prestigious journal in nephrology, Kidney International. He was a trustee at Duke University, a life trustee at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, and a past member of the boards of Cheekwood, the YMCA, the United Way, and Hospital Hospitality House, all in Nashville. He served on the boards of Sun Health, Inc., ClinTrials, Inc., and First American Corporation. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ann Allen Robinson, and two daughters, Brooke Robinson of Nashville, and Susan Solberg of Baltimore, Md. Two grandchildren, John Robinson Solberg and Sarah Allen Solberg, both of Baltimore, and his sister, Lucy Hill of San Marcos, Texas, also survive him. Donations may be made to the Robinson Medical Student Scholarship Fund at Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt Gift Processing, Vanderbilt University, PO Box Station B, Nashville, Tenn., 37235-7727, or to the charity of the donor's choice. Published in the New York Times on 8/11/2004. Rose, R. Peter ROSE-R. Peter, a member of the New York Stock Exchange for more than 50 years, died peacefully on August 7, 2004 in his beloved city of Tucson, AZ, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Jeannie and her son Bradford Duval, his son Andrew, his daughters Liza Picoli, Marlene Coates, four grandchildren and his brother George. A service will be held on Thursday at 10am at St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Tucson. In lieu of flowers, please honor his memory with a contribution to The National Parkinson Foundation, Inc. 1501 NW 9th Ave, Bob Hope Rd, Miami, FL 33136-1494. Published in the New York Times from 8/10/2004 - 8/11/2004.