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first_reported: 2026-11-12 05:00 EST
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# Bernice Gottlieb, adoption movement leader, dies at 95

Bernice Gottlieb, who worked with Korean children in leprosy communities and was a leader in international adoption, died at 95.

Section: [Around Town](/new-york/section/life.md) · Entities: [Bernice Gottlieb](/new-york/wiki/bernice-gottlieb.md)

## Coverage

- [The New York Times – N.Y./Region](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/12/obituaries/bernice-gottlieb-dead.html), 2026-11-12 05:00 EST: The Woman Who Wanted to Help the St. Lazarus Children

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