CRANSTON, R.I. – Bernice Karten-Cohen, Bernice, died April 26 at Steere House. She was the beloved wife of the late Reuben Karten and the late Gerald Cohen. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Charles and Gussie (Pell) Berson, she had lived in Providence, previously living in Cranston. She was vice president of New England Jewelry in Providence for 35 years, retiring in 1978. She was a member of Hadassah, Miriam Hospital Women’s Association, the former Jewish Home for the Aged Women’s Auxiliary and was a former member of Temple Torat Yisrael.
She was the devoted mother of Clifford Karten and his wife, Vicki, of Barrington and Karen Karten of Warwick. Stepmother of Wendy Moscovitz of West Greenwich and Debbie Tresvont of Portsmouth. Dear sister of the late Gertrude Anapol, Philip and Abraham Berson. Loving grandmother of Max and the late Benjamin Karten. Stepgrandmother of Jennifer, Jamie and Nicole.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Providence Animal Rescue League, 34 Elbow St., Providence, R.I. 02903.