Marilyn Bell Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Marilyn Bell in Columbus, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 94, on March 29, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Dr. Herbert S. Bell; and her parents, William Pinerman and Jean Pinerman of Baltimore. She is survived by: her children, Dr. Alan Bell (Susan) of Dover, Massachusetts, Jayne Nathans (Rick) of Blacklick, Ohio, Debbie Garber (late Craig) of Carol Stream and Nancy Brenner (Steve) of Cortlandt Manor; her grandchildren, Amanda Bell Steinhandler (Andrew), David Bell, Cara Wasserstrom (Chris Weible), Lauren Wasserstrom (Nick Sylvest), Bryan Wasserstrom, Westyn Garber, Jena Garber, Jordan Brenner (Amanda) and Joshua Brenner (Cooper Rohan); her great grandchildren, Bryn, Blake Steinhandler, Daniella, Lilah Weible, Hudson and Freddy Brenner; her sisters-in-law, Eileen Pinerman (Mervyn) of Baltimore and Cantor Susan Bell Alcott (Mark) of New Rochelle; her in-laws, Dr Julius W. Bell and Frances Orman Bell of New York City; her brother Dr. Mervyn Pinerman; and her children-in-law, Diane Bell and Craig Garber.

A funeral service was held on Monday, March 31st 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel (1985 S Taylor Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118). A reception was held on Monday, March 31st 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, on Tuesday, April 1st 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Residence INN Beachwood (3628 Park E Dr, Beachwood, OH 44122).

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Marilyn's memory are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association, the American Cancer Society, Zussman Community Hospice or B'nai Jeshurun Congregation.