Jared Leigh Cohon
COHON: Jared Leigh Cohon died peacefully in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, on March 16. Jerry was born on Oct. 7, 1947, in Beachwood, Ohio. At age 7, he met the love of his life, Maureen “Bunny” Cohon (Nathanson), who was with him at his passing. He is survived by his daughter, Hallie Donner (Joshua); grandsons Nathan and Solomon; sisters Cindy Lowenkamp and Sheila Nathanson; and a loving extended family. Jerry’s love for and pride in his family was without equal. Jerry served as the eighth president of Carnegie Mellon University, from 1997-2013, during which time the university further grew as one of the preeminent institutions of higher education in the world. Throughout his presidency, Jerry championed access and support for gifted students, faculty and staff from all backgrounds. Jerry was deeply committed to the Pittsburgh region. He has been duly credited with and honored for far-reaching economic and social enhancements he led through both the university and his service on the boards of innumerable regional organizations and foundations. Services will be at Temple Sinai, 5505 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., with visitation starting at 12 p.m. Livestream available at templesinaipgh.org. Interment at Homewood Cemetery. Shiva information available on request. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Alumni Theater Company (alumnitheatercompany.org) or Carnegie Mellon (cmu.edu). Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. schugar.com PJC
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