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February 28, 1957 - February 15, 2013
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“I was a patient of Susan some years back -- I remember her as a fun-loving, caring person. I was saddened to hear of her passing. Her presence in the...Read More » ”
1 of 43 | Posted by: Alexis Rotella - arnold, MD

“My sincere and heartfelt condolences to Dr. Bernstein and his family. As a patient, I was awestruck by the way he related his wife's coping and truly...Read More » ”
2 of 43 | Posted by: Tom Galvin - Davidsonville, MD

“Went to high school with Susie and remember her and those years very fondly. She was a great person and great fun to be around. So sorry to hear of...Read More » ”
3 of 43 | Posted by: Jack Gerber - Springville, NY

“Susan's ability to make everyone feel they are special is a characteristic of her i will never forget. Although she leaves us here on earth she will...Read More » ”
4 of 43 | Posted by: Darlene Casher Crawford - PA

“I am so sorry to hear about Susan's death. I went to school with her but have not seen her since graduation. Please know that your family are in my...Read More » ”
5 of 43 | Posted by: DARLENE (MANCUSO) ALLEGRETTO - PA

“Dear Richard & Family, My deepest condolence to you and your family at the loss of your beautiful Susan. I knew her from the old neighborhood when...Read More » ”
6 of 43 | Posted by: Michael A. Parana - Shade Gap, PA

“Dear Richard and Julie, Her brother Dave, What a very Beautiful women inside and out. She was one of best cheerleaders for our class of 75 . I...Read More » ”
7 of 43 | Posted by: Donna Breindel Holjencin - PA

“Melissa, Monica and I are so deeply sorry for your loss, Dr. Bernstein, Jeff, Julie, and Bella. Susan was special and loved by all of us even the...Read More » ”
8 of 43 | Posted by: Maureen Farace - Annapolis, MD

“Rich: I was shocked and saddened to hear of your wife's passing. My thoughts are with you. Though I never met Susie, the eulogy that you wrote...Read More » ”
9 of 43 | Posted by: Steve Katz - arnold , MD - Friend

“Please accept our sympathy for your loss. Susies love for life and her great smile will always be remembered. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and...Read More » ”
10 of 43 | Posted by: Ann Caldwell - Annapolis, MD

“Susie was also such fun back in school. I haven't seen her since then, but I always remember when she was around there was always a lot of laughs. I...Read More » ”
11 of 43 | Posted by: Rose Angeletti Gabor - Kelsey, PA

“Susie will be missed greatly. As her sponsored Naval Academy midshipman, she always made everyday special and welcomed me into her home as part of...Read More » ”
12 of 43 | Posted by: Tom Burfield - Anacortes, WA

“My deepest sympathy to the Bernstein family and her brother, Dave. Susie was a wonder friend, even though I had not seen her in many years I have...Read More » ”
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“Susie was always smiling and laughing and having fun. Though we did not keep in touch, I thought about her often. I am deeply saddened to learn of...Read More » ”
14 of 43 | Posted by: Andrea DeJarnette - Houston, TX

“Dear Rich, You and your family are in my prayers during this difficult time. Daina Pack ”
15 of 43 | Posted by: Daina Pack - Annapolis, MD

“Even though Susie and I never saw each other after our respective High School graduations, I thought of her every now and again. She just had the...Read More » ”
16 of 43 | Posted by: Candy Buttery Eckert - St. Marys, PA

“Susie always had a smile on her face and had a tremendous amount of energy. She shared her mothers sweet disposition and her fathers sense of humor....Read More » ”
17 of 43 | Posted by: CRAIG FELDBAUER - ST. MARYS, PA

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18 of 43 | Posted by: Gail Ryans

“I am deeply saddened to learn of Susie's passing. Her contagious smile and her kindness is what I will remember about her. My sincerest condolences...Read More » ”
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“To the Bernstein Family, We send all of our condolences to you from the Class of '75. Susie was a sweet, loving person and she will be missed...Read More » ”
21 of 43 | Posted by: Denise Bauer Simbeck - St. Marys, PA

“Dr. Bernstein, Jeff and Julie, You have my deepest sympathy. Susie and I grew up together and I have many great memories of our friendship. ”
22 of 43 | Posted by: Pat Gahr - New Cumberland, PA

“Dr. Bernstein, Jeff and Julie, You have my deepest sympathy. Susie and I grew up together and I have many great memories of our friendship. ”
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“Dear Rich, Jeff and Julie, Please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss. Susie was a gracious lady with a ready smile and kind words. May the...Read More » ”
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“Rich: So sorry for your loss, always enjoyed seeing Susie whenever I ran into her what a wonderful positive personality. She will be missed, Bill...Read More » ”
25 of 43 | Posted by: Bill Niland - Annapolis, MD

“Susie was a wonderful lady. I share your deep sorrow with her passing. Robin ”
26 of 43 | Posted by: Robin Bosworth - Annapolis, MD

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27 of 43 | Posted by: Jim Rooney - Riva, MD - friend

“David, Dr. Bernstein and family; I knew Susan and went to school with David when they lived here in St. Marys. Looking at the memories in your...Read More » ”
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“Rich, we are so sorry to hear about Susie's passing. She had a beautiful and special soul. We will always remember her fondly. Take care of...Read More » ”
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“Dear Rich, Jeff and Julie, We are so very sorry for your loss. Susie s smile blessed so many of us in the neighborhood!! We will miss her terribly!...Read More » ”
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“Bob and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Sincerely, Bob & Kathy ”
36 of 43 | Posted by: Bob & Kathy Rohe - Annapolis , MD

“Susie gave me my very first allergy shots and I remember her being very friendly, soft spoken and caring. May she rest in peace. ”
37 of 43 | Posted by: Lois MacCormack - Annapolis, MD

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38 of 43 | Posted by: Sherry Gately - Annapolis, MD

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Susan Bernstein
Susan Walter Bernstein "Susie", 55, a 25-year resident of Annapolis died February 15 at her home after a 22-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born February 28, 1957 in St. Marys, PA to the late Irene and Martin Walter, Susie graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2003 from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County with a Bachelor of Social Work and received a Masters of Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work in 2004. Susie was a psychotherapist in Annapolis until October of 2012. She enjoyed skiing and spending time with her family.
Susie is survived by her husband, Richard Bernstein, M.D., whom she married September 29, 1984, son, Jeff Bernstein and daughter Julie Bernstein, all of Annapolis; and brother David Walter of Potomac.
A funeral will be held late Monday morning or early Monday afternoon, Monday, February 18 at Temple Beth Shalom, 1461 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd., Arnold. Please check John M. Taylor Funeral Home's website at www.johnmtaylorfuneralhome.com for exact time. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her name, Susan Bernstein, may be made to the UMBC Foundation, Social Work Department Fund – 05-20012. Mail checks to: Susan Emfinger, Assistant Vice President, Alumni Relations and Development, Office of Institutional Advancement 1, UMBC: An Honors University in Maryland, 1000 Hilltop Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21250 USA

Susie's Eulogy February 2013

How do you describe a relationship you have had with someone for 29 years? Our first date was Oct. 18 1983. It wasn't easy getting her to go out with me. She turned me down twice… and it was only at the urging of a mutual friend that she finally agreed. "What's the worst that could happen" he told her. "It's not like you are going to get married." So after having me wait for an hour while she interviewed potential new housemate we went out. I knew that this was the women I was going to marry. To quote Tom Hanks in Sleepless in Seattle "It was magic"
So what was it about Susie that made her so special? What always stood out to me was that she always made those around her better but she never needed to be the center of attention. She had many interests. She loved hiking, camping, her dogs, art, the theatre, Skiing¸ evening fires and fireworks, family, friends, St. Mary's PA, and her profession. In essence she loved life and she loved living it.

I remember one of our camping trips at Ricketts Glenn State Park with our friends Charlie and Laura. For those of you that don't know Rickets' Glenn is a beautiful State Park in Northeast PA known for its limestone waterfalls and wonderful trails. Usually the bears stayed near the garbage dump but they were occasionally known to wander. It had been raining for 4 straight days so on our last night we placed all clothes in the car to hopefully dry out before the next day's drive. After finishing dinner and putting everything away we got in our tent with the kids now fast asleep. Suddenly we heard a rumbling and clattering of trashcans. Wow! We thought Charlie is being a bit loud throwing out the garbage. Then there was the crushing sound of foliage being trampled and through the moonlight the torso of this immense beast pressing against out tent. As the animal ambled toward the coolers, Susie fearlessly peered out though the tent window as though it was somehow magically protected by an invisible fence and impervious to the danger at hand. Susie turned and with and with those bright hazel eyes and energetic smile whispered "She really seems to like the Couscous"". I of course lay petrified and with my teeth chattering whispered back "That's great now lie down and be quiet.

Not to use a cliché but she really did believe in small town values. She was adamant her children would have that type of grounding; she loved her home town of St. Mary's Pa. . So every summer she and the kids would make their two week pilgrimage to see Papa Marty and Nana Irene. Somehow it wasn't just a visit but more of transplantation into this modern day Mayberry. The kids were able to participate in all summer activities and developed friendships they maintain until this day. As the kids got older and Irene moved down to Annapolis their annual pilgrimage shifted to a winter fest. This included snowmobiling with Marylyn and Vrginia and of course the 3 day ski Trip to Holiday Valley. There is no activity Susie loved more than Skiing and while, as we got older we were able to ski out west I believe there was no place she enjoyed more than Holiday Valley and those 3 special days a year she spent with Jeff and Julie the momma bear with her two cubs.

So you ask what was Susie's favorite holiday. Well you might say the 4th of July because she loved fireworks and picnics. Or you could say Thanksgiving because she loved preparing all the food from scratch. Christmas would be in the running because she loved giving gifts, and of course there was Halloween with pumpkin carving and figuring out what costume the kids would wear. Birthdays were special. First the interrogation about what you really wanted, then a weeklong celebration capped off with a homemade birthday cake. Of course I don't think it was the holidays at all. I think what she really loved was having an opportunity to make each one of us feel special.

Susie loved to travel. She enjoyed meeting people from different places and experiencing different cultures. She believed that we should always bring back something to remember where we had been. Usually this was a piece of artwork. Susie believed that by adding an artwork we wouldn't just be bringing back remembrance but a piece of local culture that would enhance our home.
I still remember being in the marketplace on our honeymoon in Cancun. I

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was haggling over the price of a tapestry with one of the local merchants. Susie pulled me aside (unfortunately in full view of the vendor) and whispered in my ear, "You know I really want this right". Well as you might imagine that was the end of that negotiation. Frankly I don't even remember what that tapestry cost, but it has hung in our house for 28 years now and it still brings back special memories from that special trip.

Susie didn't believe in acquaintances. She believed in friendship. If you were her friend, you were a friend for life. She loved her morning walks and chats about life with her friend, Dottie which they have taken every day for the last 15 years starting promptly at 7:30 am ((weather permitting). And every year for the last 10 years she and her friends Marijo (her best friend from kindergarten) and Allison (Who she roomed with at the Jersey Shore) have made it an annual event to recommit to their love of music and friendship with a trip to one of the many blues festivals held throughout the country. She is so grateful to the many friends who have been there by her side during this difficult ordeal. She cherished you all. There are simply too many of you to mention by name.
Nothing was more important to Susie than her family. When her mother became ill she moved her down here. After surgery Irene was in a sub acute care center, clearly deteriorating and most likely would have died had Susie not brought her home and nursed her back to health. She dressed her wounds, prepared homemade broths and was herself responsible for her mother's recovery. I remember after that how she would say "Now we really have to make this birthday special because it might be her last" After 5 years it became a little bit of a joke. This went on for ten years but I think it so clearly illustrates how Susie viewed life for the moment
Her children were her pride and joy. She was so proud of Jeff and Julie. Jeff, when she became ill, she just wanted to make sure she could help get your apartment furnished. Who would have thought that this person who was worried about being called on in class would somehow end up on UB's national moot court team and make it to the quarterfinals in New York where she saw you compete just a few weeks ago. She knew she would never live to see you graduate. What a wonderful gift you gave her.
And Julie: You put your ambitions on hold to be home and take care of her. You were her primary caregiver. Shuttling her up to her appointments, taking meticulous notes and at the end attending to her basic care needs. You charted her medications making sure every detail was addressed in her care. Her caregivers were so impressed with you and told mom so. There is no doubt in mom's and my mind you will be able to achieve whatever you want. She cherished you being able to be with her.
She loved that you each are your own person and have maintained a sense of empathy and compassion for those not as fortunate as yourself. She admired each of you for your perseverance in achieving your goals. More importantly Susie loved you unconditionally and though all your achievements and awards were nice it was how you turned out to be, that she treasured most.

She was able to matriculate at 5 different Universities but still managed to fall a few credits short of obtaining that all important bachelors degree. But as the kids grew older and her mother's health stabilized she felt the need to do something more with her life. She originally thought she might want to be an artist and enrolled at MICA, but used her calling as an artist at home instead. There was no such thing as simply painting a room for Susie; instead each room was carefully conceived with a unique brush stroke and window treatment. In fact when a close friend was unsure of a color scheme for her home not only did she pick the color but she painted the house.

She found her true calling as a psychotherapist. She graduated from UMBC in 2003 magna cum laude and received her MSW from the University of Maryland in 2004. There she took the stage where her idol Tim Russert gave the commencement address. We were so proud of her. After serving her internship she moved into private practice. When I asked who she liked working with most she was forthright as always. "I like working with everybody". And she did. It was not an uncommon for Susie to be on the phone with a client in the evening who needed help usually for unreimbursed time. She loved her patients and loved her work.
If I told you that over these last couple of year's time has seemed to have slowed you might assume it is because of the suffering associated with Susie's disease. Nothing could be further from the truth. It is because over that period of time not each day, but each moment became special. Instead of focusing on death Susie celebrated life. For whatever the reason the interventions the doctors wanted to often never came to pass. Yet she amazed her caregivers going 13 months without any treatment, showing up at appointments still smiling, still working, and always with a positive view on life. She knew the end game of her illness but she refused to be defined by it. She continued to work for 16 months after her diagnosis which is almost unheard of. She lived her life as if the cancer was a nuisance to be dealt with certainly not a deadly disease. Honestly sometimes she confided in me she forgot she was ill. She continued to make her family a priority going on a graduation vacation

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I was a patient of Susan some years back -- I remember her as a fun-loving, caring person. I was saddened to hear of her passing. Her presence in the world will be deeply missed.

Posted by: Alexis Rotella - arnold, MD - patient Apr 22, 2013

My sincere and heartfelt condolences to Dr. Bernstein and his family. As a patient, I was awestruck by the way he related his wife's coping and truly living with her disease. How sad to hear her struggle had ended. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

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- Davidsonville, MD - Patient of Dr. Bernstein Mar 16, 2013

Went to high school with Susie and remember her and those years very fondly. She was a great person and great fun to be around. So sorry to hear of your loss.

Posted by: Jack Gerber - Springville, NY - Friend Feb 25, 2013

Susan's ability to make everyone feel they are special is a characteristic of her i will never forget. Although she leaves us here on earth she will live in the heartsnof many. May peace of God heal your broken heart and comfort you and this time.

Posted by: Darlene Casher Crawford - west newton, PA - classmate Feb 25, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Susan's death. I went to school with her but have not seen her since graduation. Please know that your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

DARLENE

Posted by: DARLENE (MANCUSO) ALLEGRETTO - BELLEFONTE, PA - CLASSMATE/CLASS OF 75 Feb 25, 2013

Dear Richard & Family,
My deepest condolence to you and your family at the loss of your beautiful Susan. I knew her from the old neighborhood when growing up on Church St. in Saint Marys, Pa. Her house was our bus stop, just 5 doors down from ours back then. Remembering well that her laugh was endearing and her smile was just the same. After all those years, we met again Labor Day weekend in 2009 when I was on a

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Posted by: Michael A. Parana - Shade Gap, PA - Neighbor & Classmate '75 Feb 24, 2013

Dear Richard and Julie, Her brother Dave,

What a very Beautiful women inside and out. She was one of best cheerleaders for our class of 75 . I always remember her smile and laugh. She will be missed from all of her classmates. God Bless you all .
So young to leave you all I know she is cheerleading in heaven now.
remember those memories it makes it a little easier to understand.
her classmate . Donna Breindel Holjencin

Posted by: Donna Breindel Holjencin - kersey , PA - highschool friend Feb 21, 2013

Melissa, Monica and I are so deeply sorry for your loss, Dr. Bernstein, Jeff, Julie, and Bella. Susan was special and loved by all of us even the times when she told us what we needed to hear but not what we wanted to hear. My girls and I always felt comfortable and special when we were visiting her. I knew Susan more than my girls and Susan was always there for me, day or night.

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Posted by: Maureen Farace - Annapolis, MD - friend Feb 20, 2013

Rich:
I was shocked and saddened to hear of your wife's passing. My thoughts are with you. Though I never met Susie, the eulogy that you wrote gave me a glimpse into what a wonderful person she was. I hope you find can find comfort in the great years you had together.

Steve Katz

Posted by: Steve Katz - arnold , MD - Friend Feb 20, 2013

Please accept our sympathy for your loss. Susies love for life and her great smile will always be remembered. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Take care in the comfort of each other,

Ann and Jamie Caldwell

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Ono story in pets ulnar...I went to school with Susie. She was always such fun. I was very sorry to hear of her passing. You have my heartfelt sympathies. I know she will be greatly missed

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Tamara and I were neighbors of Susie and Rich shortly after their marriage. They were a wonderful couple along with their dog Saatchi. One time they had a hornets nest in their backyard among some bushes and were going to have an exterminator remove it. I said that I'd do it as I had some experience keeping bees. So I got a big green plastic trash bag and a pruning shears, donned lots of clothes and headed to their backyard. I got as far as touching the bush with the pruning shear when the hornets came streaming out at me. I ran away swatting the hornets while some stung me. After some time, I returned and Susie looked up at me with her head cocked at an angle and a slight grin on her face as she said 'So, how'd that work out... READ MORE →

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While I haven't seen Susie in many years, she is part of my earliest (very fond) memories. My family lived next door to her until I was 5, and she encouraged me to collect change. When I had filled a jar, she took me on special outings to buy toys. I always greatly looked forward to these, and still think back appreciatively to her kindness.

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What a tragedy! I only knew Susie from Meadows Residents Association meetings-especially board meetings, but she always had such a sunny disposition. The old adage "the good die young" certainly applies here. God bless her.

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I was just a little kid when we lived next door to the Bernstein's. Sometimes my mom would insist I lie down to either take a short nap or just rest quietly before the afternoon's activities. I was never really tired so I would sometimes sneak out of our side door and go over to visit with Susie and play with her kids. Susie was always so welcoming, gave us all cookies and milk, was a great mom to her kids and always made me feel welcome. I will miss her very much, Jesse.

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As a mother raising two active sons, I always looked forward to Susie coming home from work because she would come next door to visit us. This was a highlight of our day! Susie had such a bright, cheerful personality...she just sparkled with a contagious positive energy! She played little games with the kids, always made us smile or laugh and could also talk about anything to both kids and adults :) Susie was really interractive, engaging, a great conversationalist and truly cared about others. She was always up for walking to the park with our dogs, ordering pizza, and a long list of other fun activities. In future years when we both moved away, we weren't able to see each other as frequently, but kept in touch, mostly by phone calls. She was always so proud of both of her children, Jeffrey... READ MORE →

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Thank you Susie for caring so much about my daughter, Colleen. You were very special to her and helped her greatly. Rest in peace.
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