Joan Rosalie Eisen
December 10, 2020
JOAN ROSALIE EISEN: On Thursday, December 10, 2020, Joan Rosalie Eisen left her loving family to join those who had preceded her in death, her parents, Edith and Hyman Speer, her husband, Dr. Howard Burton Eisen, and sons, Edward Bruce Eisen, Marc Harold Eisen and Barry Alan Eisen. She is survived by her son Michael Craig Eisen and his fiancee Kelly O'Rourke of Pittsburgh and her daughter-in-law Roberta Calgaro also of Pittsburgh. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Spencer Edward Eisen and his twin sisters Sabrina ands Sydney Eisen of Bexley, OH. She also leaves behind a niece, Linda Dershem of Kettering, OH and a cousin, Talia Sue Gerstein of Cleveland, OH. Joanie was very active in her community, serving twenty-five years as volunteer at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh, fifteen of which were at the gift shop of Montefiore. She was a member of Ladies Hospital Aid Society of Western Pennsylvania and held various offices and chairmanships. Joan and Howard played bridge every other weekend with three other couples. Joanie also played Mah Jongg and canasta with her close friends. Her wide smile and cheery "Hello" are already sadly missed by her many friends, neighbors and family members. Services and Interment Private. For those wishing to make donations in her memory, donate online at https://www.montefiorecare.org, find donate link, select Montefiore rabbis fund or other funds available or call foundation office, 216-910-2350 or The Michael J. Fox Parkinson's Research Fund, https://www/michaeljfox.org/donate. Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., family owned and operated. www.schugar.com (A Celebration of Life and luncheon will be held at a later time once the Pandemic allows family and friends to be together. Please email Talia Gerstein (talia.gerstein@gmail.com) for information.)
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Very sorry to hear of Joanie’s passing.
She was a very friendly and upbeat person.
Our condolences to all the family.
Alan and Vivian
By Alan and Vivian Lawsky - December 15, 2020
I was so saddened to hear the news of Joanie's passing. She was such a loving and kind person. I will forever remember her fondly. I will always remember her delicious brisket that she would make for Rosh Hashanah, and her love of sweets, especially Dulce de Leche ice cream by Hagen Daz. She was forever a gracious hostess, even during her time in nursing care. When I would come to visit with my children, she always insisted that they have some ice cream with her. She was a resilient woman, who showed such grace even in spite of all the loved ones who predeceased her, including the losses of three of her four children. I am comforted by the thought that she is reunited with her boys, Howard, and her mother. Rest in peace, Joanie. Much love, Birgitta and family
By Birgitta Annal - December 14, 2020
Rest easy Joan, my life long friend.
I will miss our phone calls 2-3 times a day to one another.
May your memory be a blessing.
By Marlene Lebovitz - December 13, 2020
So sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
By Judy,Kevin,Justin and Lexi Katchur - December 13, 2020