Elizabeth “Cisy” Cohen Behrend, 76, of Quarryville, PA passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimers Disease. She had an exciting and colorful career serving the United States Government that spanned 40 years. She served proudly in the Gaza Strip between Egypt and Israel with the Multinational Forces and Observers. She retired from the Pentagon in 1997 having served the Army Chief of Staff. In 1984, Elizabeth was awarded the Commanders Medal for Civil Service. Elizabeth loved to travel with her husband, Ron to all corners of the globe, including Europe and the Middle East. She loved her family, Country, and all creatures great and small. Elizabeth is survived by her husband of 46 years, Ron; one daughter, Catherine Saunders (Alan) of Little Britain; three grandchildren, Christopher Reeder (Mandy) of Kirkwood, Sarah DiFilippo (Kyle) of Quarryville, and Rachel Saunders (Zach) of New Providence; five great grandchildren, Calee, Carter, and Chloe Reeder, Lillian and Rocco DiFilippo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sydney and Catherine Detwiler Cohen and one brother, Sydney B. Cohen.
Relatives and friends may visit with her family from 6-8 pm on Friday, September 8, 2017 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St., Oxford, PA. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com. Comments are closed.
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