Edith “Edie” Bernstein (1939-2025)

Lifetime Rochester resident Edith Bernstein peacefully passed away, surrounded by her family, on June 10, 2025, at Shepherd Home in Penfield, NY. Predeceased by her husband Richard, Edie is survived by her sons and their wives, Jon Bernstein and Leslie Silverman of McLean, Virginia, and Robert and Logan Bernstein of Spring Island, South Carolina; her beloved grandchildren Reese, Mallory, Dulaney, Elizabeth and Carter; her sisters and brothers in law Barbara and Alan Leitstein and Donna and Michael Schaffer; and numerous cousins and close friends.

Born in Rochester and raised in Irondequoit, Edie attended the University of Buffalo and for the past 60 years has lived in Pittsford. She was a consummate volunteer, logging many hours with the Pittsford Community Library, the Memorial Art Gallery, the Board of Elections, and her HOA. She read voraciously, played golf well into her 80s, worked out with her trainer, and was an avid knitter. She was a member of Irondequoit Country Club and Temple B’rith Kodesh. Above all else, she was devoted to her family and friends, who will miss her dearly.

Funeral Services were held on THURSDAY June 12, 2025 at at Temple B’rith Kodesh (2131 Elmwood Avenue). A procession followed to White Haven Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to either the Shepherd Home or the Pittsford Community Library Foundation.