David L. Rosenhan
David L. Rosenhan, Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Law at Stanford University and a member of the Stanford community for more than 40 years, died on Monday, Feb. 6 at Stanford University Hospital. He was 82.
Born in Jersey City, New Jersey to Joseph and Nuna Lurie Rosenhan, he was a yeshiva student in his youth and completed his undergraduate work at Yeshiva College. David remained deeply committed to the Jewish community for his entire life. He completed his Ph.D. in Psychology at Columbia University. Before coming to Stanford, he taught at Haverford College, the University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University and Swarthmore College.
A former president of the American Psychology-Law Society and of the American Board of Forensic Psychology, he was a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, the American Psychological Society, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and published more than 80 books and research papers. He is best known for his groundbreaking study, “On Being Sane in Insane Places” which became one of the most heavily cited studies and influential (indeed transformative) studies in the field of psychology. His work called into question the process of clinical labeling and its consequences for individuals and groups. He was a pioneer in forging the connections between law and the social sciences.
David had a beautiful voice, serving as a cantor during his early years and continuing through most of his life. He and Molly were energetic supporters of the New Israel Fund and of Stanford Hillel. David is survived by his son Jack Rosenhan of Palo Alto and his beloved granddaughters Cecily and Yael, as well as his brother Hershel of Jerusalem. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Molly Scwartz Rosenhan and his daughter Nina.
Services were held at Congregation Kol Emeth, Palo Alto. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be sent to the New Israel Fund or Stanford Hillel.
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The New Israel Fund mourns the loss of our longtime Regional Board member and stalwart supporter Professor David Rosenhan. In 1994 David and his wife Molly were the first honorees of NIF’s Guardian of Democracy Dinner. David will be remembered for his warmth, generosity, intellectual vigor, and devotion to social justice in Israel. May his memory be a blessing.
Herman Noah Uhley, M.D.
Oct. 17, 1926 – Feb.1, 2012
Beloved husband of Joyce Uhley, father of John D. Uhley, Jan and Jay Luxenberg, Jill and Phil Rogul, and Joann Babiak. Grandfather of Adam and Evan Luxenberg and Joshua and Eva Babiak. Scholar, teacher, innovative researcher, longtime devoted fan of the Cal Bears and San Francisco 49ers. Friend to many wonderful patients, colleagues and friends. Herman passed away Wednesday evening at 85 years of age.
Dr. Uhley was born to Jacob Ulevich and Dina Wasserman Ulevich in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His youthful fascination with rockets led to correspondence with physicist Robert Goddard, father of modern rocketry. This sparked his interest in science and electronics. At age 17, Herman enlisted in the United States Navy, acquiring a special interest in research involving the development of radar.
In 1951, after finishing medical school at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Dr. Uhley began his training at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago. He later completed a fellowship at Harvard’s Beth Israel Hospital. Here he met Joyce Miller, the young woman who became his beloved wife of 57 years. The couple moved to San Francisco, and in 1956 Dr. Uhley began a 50-year career as an internist specializing in cardiology at Mt. Zion Hospital.
Throughout his medical career Herman created many life-changing devices, including the development of a pacemaker in 1958, and ambulance-to-hospital telemetry (a technology enabling EMTs to transmit EKGs of their patients from the ambulance directly to the hospital, saving valuable time in diagnosing a problem and therefore saving lives). Along those same lines, a simple toy with a “moveable picture” inspired Herman to invent the widely distributed “ABC’s of CPR” card that cleverly showed “Airway,” “Breathing” and “Compression” directions for performing CPR.
In 2008 Herman received a lifetime achievement award for research and teaching, and was recently granted Professor Emeritus status from UCSF. Dr. Uhley served as Chief of Staff of Mt. Zion Hospital from 1983-1984. During his tenure he initiated the Mt. Zion Traditions Committee and the Mt. Zion Alumni Association.
In spite of his numerous contributions to the medical world (including over 300 research-based publications in peer-reviewed medical journals), Herman was most proud of his family, and relished the time he spent with his wife, children and grandchildren. He will be missed by so many who benefited from his intelligence, creativity, kindness, compassion and insight.
Funeral services were held Feb. 5 at Congregation Rodef Sholom, 170 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael, California.
Contributions in memory of Dr. Herman Uhley may be made to the Dr. Herman Uhley Research Fund, 121 Steuart St., San Francisco, CA 94105.
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Elsa M. Wapnir
Elsa M. Wapnir passed away on Jan. 23, 2012 in her home in Palo Alto. Born in 1928 to Rosa Kaplan and Daniel Michalewicz, she grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina, eventually marrying there her high school sweetheart, Raul Wapnir, in 1952. They immigrated to Baltimore with their two young children, Irene and Ariel in 1963, taking advantage of professional opportunities. Ten years later they moved to Port Washington, New York, where they lived for 34 years before finally retiring to Palo Alto in 2007.
Elsa Wapnir was a gracious hostess and a steadfast presence in the lives of her family and friends. She is predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Raul, and four siblings in Argentina. She will be deeply missed by her children, Irene (Stanford) and Ariel (Los Angeles), son-in-law Ralph Greco and loving grandchildren Justin, Eric and Ilana. In addition, she is loved and remembered by nieces, nephews and friends around the world.
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