Bernard Yenkin Obituary
We announce the death of Bernard Yenkin (Columbus, Ohio), who passed away on October 18, 2026, at the age of 95. Bernard will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his sister Sandra Levine; his siblings-in-law, Herbert Levine and Dixie Carlisle; his parents, Abe I. Yenkin and Eleanore Yenkin; and his grandfather Jacob Yenkin.
He is survived by: his wife Miriam; his sister Linda Yenkin; his daughter Leslie Yenkin; his son-in-law Jonathan Petuchowski; his son Jonathan Yenkin; his daughter-in-law Suki Fisher; his daughter Allison; his son-in-law Anatoly Katsev; his daughter Amy Yenkin; his son-in-law Rob Usdan; and his grandchildren, Abbe Petuchowski, Max, Alex Yenkin, Lenny, Buzz Katsev, Cole and Dora Usdan.
A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 21st 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Agudas Achim Synagogue (2767 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43209).
Donations can be made to ProMusica (http://www.promusicacolumbus.org.) and Columbus Jewish Historical Society (http://www.columbusjewishhistory.org.) or organizations promoting Jewish education.
