Sam Kocherov

February 3, 1933 - February 12, 2022

Sam H. Kocherov (February 3, 1933 – February 12, 2022) Kocherov, Sam H., passed away Saturday, February 12th in his adopted hometown of Cincinnati, OH. A native of Kansas City, MO, Sam served in the Air Force and enjoyed a long career in photography. He met his beloved wife Sandi Ostrow in 1987 and soon moved to Cincinnati. Sam enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and most recently celebrating his 89th birthday. Sam was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Leon Kocherov, sister Shirley Libman, first wife Sheilah Isgur Kocherov, brother-in-law Jack Isgur, and his dearest Sandi. Sam is survived by his devoted children, Allison & Ed Frankel, Brenda & Sheldon Kahan, Steve Ostrow and Yanira Irasquin, Lesli Kocherov Shrago, and Justine Kocherov; loving grandchildren Melissa Frankel, Joel & Leah Frankel, Meredith Kahan & Sean Flowers, Michael & Carly Kahan, Adam & Lizzy Kahan, and Ethan and Noah Shrago; and cherished great-grandchildren Seth, Becca, Eli, Noah, Ari, and Sari. Private services will be held Tuesday, February 15th at 10am. Friends are invited to livestream https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/embed_viewer/69306). Family shiva minyan will be held Tuesday evening at 7pm and livestreamed at www.rockdaletemple.org/live-streaming. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Rockdale Temple are appreciated.