Elaine Weissberg
November 14, 1953 - September 23, 2024

ELAINE CLAIRE WEISSBERG: 70, passed away peacefully on September 23, at Canterbury Place in Pittsburgh, PA surrounded by her loving friends and family. She died shortly after receiving a diagnosis of glioblastoma. Born on November 14, 1953, in Johnstown, PA, to Jerome and Betty Weissberg, Elaine lived a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure.

Elaine is survived by her cherished daughter, Jenna Buchwach; her siblings, Martin Goldhaber (Sally), and Jeff Adberg (Lavinia Touchton); her nieces and nephews, Kate Goldhaber (Brian Wilhite), Louis Goldhaber (Amye), Zo Adberg, and Nolan Adberg; and her great-nieces and nephews, Ray and Stevie Goldhaber, and Elliot and Anderson Wilhite. Family meant everything to Elaine, and she was proud to be the glue that held everyone together.

A proud graduate of Westmont Hilltop High School's class of 1971, Elaine went on to earn both her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. Most recently, she worked as a care manager at UPMC's Community Care Behavioral Health Organization (CCBH), where she made sure that children and teens received the support they needed. Previously, she served as a child and adolescent therapist, known for her heart of gold, quick wit, and infectious laugh that put both clients and parents at ease. Her colleagues could always count on her to listen, provide advice, or crack a joke.

Elaine approached life with an enthusiasm that brightened every room she entered. She was known for her love of food and cooking, especially her trademark method for making the perfect roasted vegetables. Her friends will remember her boundless energy, love for traveling and trying new things, and-above all-her ability to make the ordinary feel extraordinary. Whether it was a spontaneous walk, bike ride, or planning her next adventure, Elaine lived life to the fullest, always with a sweet smile and a giggle.

Services at Rodef Shalom Temple, 4905 Fifth Avenue (at Morewood) on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 11 AM. Visitation one hour prior to service at Temple (10 -11 AM). Interment Homewood Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at The JCC of Squirrel Hill.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jewish Family & Community Services of Pittsburgh at https:// www.jfcspgh.org or Head For The Cure Foundation at www.headforthecure.org.

May her memory forever be a blessing.

Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., www.schugar.com

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I am very sorry for your loss. My father died within three weeks of his glioblastoma diagnosis so I can empathize.

By Carol Rosen - September 26, 2024

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Dear Martin and family, Please accept my condolences on your loss. Much too young. May her memory be a blessing. Fondly, Ellie HBTXS

By Ellie Bahm - September 25, 2024

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I am so sorry to have learned, indirectly and roundabout, of the passing of Elaine. She and I were in school together from nursery school at Beth Zion Temple through elementary school and graduation at Westmont Hilltop High School. Please accept my condolences on her surely untimely death. Gioblastoma is a cruel master, as I have learned in my own family. And also know that the obituary truly moves me to see what a warm, caring, kindly, bright, and funny (always an important leavening!) person she was, and I can well imagine how many lives she touched. God bless you all. Laura

By Laura Dabundo - September 25, 2024

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Sending sympathy to the entire family. Elaine was always a ray of sunshine and so kind to me, Howard, and our boys. I know she and Joan had a special relationship- Joan really adored her. May you all gather to share joyful stories and memories, and celebrate Elaine and her gifts to all. Much love, Tammy

By Tammy Bernstein - September 25, 2024

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Love you you sweet angel.

By Howard Bernstein - September 24, 2024

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