Donald Barry Cohen

Donald Barry Cohen, of Columbia, MD, kind father, educator, art lover and musician, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at the age of 81. He is survived by his loving son, Stephen (Sydney) Ryan, and his dear brothers, J. Allan (Ina) Cohen and Dr. Norman (Sheila) Cohen, and many loving nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends. He was predeceased by his devoted parents, Mollie and David Cohen.

Services will be held at Sol Levinson's Chapel on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 12 p.m. Interment at Rodfe Zedek Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be made to Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake, habitatchesapeake.org/donate. Shiva will be observed at 12613 Mt. Laurel Court, Reisterstown, MD 21136, on Saturday, September 19, from 8 to 10 p.m., and Sunday, September 20, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.