BERNSTEIN

MARLENE JUDITH (KARSH)

Marlene Judith (Karsh) Bernstein passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, at the age of 94.

Marlene was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, Joseph "Buddy" Bernstein; her parents, Anna and David Karsh; and her siblings, Florence Klein, Emanuel Karsh, and Joseph Klein. Due to her mother's early passing, Marlene was lovingly raised by Florence and her husband, Zola Klein, who formally adopted her when she was 41.

A devoted matriarch to the beautiful family she and Joe raised in Squirrel Hill, she is survived by her children, Larry (Karen, of blessed memory) Bernstein, Bob (Ellie) Bernstein, and Hollie (Donald) Machen; her brothers, Eugene (Robin) and Sherwin (Helen) Karsh, and Eugene and Gerald Klein. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren: David (Kate Barbee), Jaime (Steve Mason), Katie (David Miller), and Alex (Teagen O'Malley) Bernstein, as well as Daniel, Lindsey (Dylan Laventhal), and Roxanne Rudov; her great-grandchildren, Merrin O'Malley Bernstein and Nora Laventhal; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

In 1983, at the age of 51, she graduated from Duquesne University School of Law and practiced alongside her husband, son, and daughter at their family law firm, Bernstein & Bernstein. Of all her accomplishments, her most treasured roles were those of mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Temple Sinai Memorial Park. Shiva will follow at Imperial House at 5600 Munhall Road, Squirrel Hill. Contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (https://donate.nationalmssociety.org/campaigns/Rembering-Marlene-Bernstein). Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. www.schugar.com.