Joan L. Scheinholtz
December 31, 2021

JOAN L. SCHEINHOLTZ.: On Friday December 31, 2021; Beloved wife for 61 years of the late Leonard L. Scheinholtz; Loving mother of Stuart (Joanne) Scheinholtz of Tiburon, CA, Nancy Scheinholtz of San Mateo, CA, and Barry (Debby) Scheinholtz of Berkeley Heights, NJ. Sister of the late Arnold Libenson, Jerome (Harriette) Libenson, and Robert (Nona) Libenson. Sister-in-law of Maxine Libenson. Adoring grandmother of Max (Francisca Espina) Freeborn, Miles Freeborn, Sarah (fiance Matt Shanes) Scheinholtz, Eli Scheinholtz, and Jack Williams. Also survived by many loving extended family members and friends. Joan grew up in Wilkes-Barre, PA and moved to New York City after graduating from William Smith College. She met the love of her life, Len, in New York, and they realized their fate when they exchanged identical Valentines Day cards (Valentine Schmalentine -- as long as you're healthy!) They married and moved to Pittsburgh shortly thereafter to the new suburb of Mount Lebanon, where they raised three (brilliant!) children. Joan was a Docent at the Carnegie Museum of Art where she led tours for many years and established lifelong friendships. Joan was an avid traveler, both with Len and her friends. She was a global adventurer with particular interest in arts, culture and cuisine. She dispensed sound advice free of charge. Joan was a friend to all and will be deeply missed. Services will be held at Temple Emanuel of South Hills, 1250 Bower Hill Road, Mt. Lebanon, 15243, on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 11 AM. Visitation one half hour prior to services (10:30 AM - 11 AM). Interment Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Temple Emanuel Section. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Planned Parenthood, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, or a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., family owned and operated. www.schugar.com

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So sorry for your loss. She was lucky to have such adoring children- and adorable grandchildren! Our thoughts are with you. Xoxo

I am very sorry and sadden to hear of Joan’s passing. I met her through my grandmother, Sally Marshall whom considered Joan one her closest friends whom had the same humor and joy for life. I remember her humor from when we met up in San Francisco and she took me to lunch. She paid with cash, and gave the cashier a hundred dollar bill that the cashier proceeded to mark with a pen and check under a special light- not missing beat with the scrutiny she said to the cashier, “ Well, I hope it’s good, I just printed it this morning.”. Even after Sally, my grandmother passed. I remember meeting at Pamela’s for pancakes and speaking on the phone. She was an amazing woman and I am so grateful that she was such a great friend and that there are so many life memories of laughter and joy over the years. My love and condolences to her wonderful family. So much love to you all.

We were so sorry to hear of Mrs. Scheinholtz's passing. We remember her as a vibrant women with a great ability to tell stories of her trips in vivid ways. After listening to her tell about her trip to Vietnam, it made me want to go. You all have such wonderful memories to cherish.

So sorry for your loss. She was lucky to have such adoring children- and adorable grandchildren! Our thoughts are with you. Xoxo

We are so sorry for your loss. Joan was a lovely woman and a good friend to Phyllis. We will miss her, Chuck & Mindy